Author: Sahil Kapoor

Xiaomi Launches Redmi K20 Pro In Summer Honey White Colour In China
After much hype, Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi had launched the K20 Pro which is a flagship-grade smartphone. Despite having high-end features, the company has managed to put an aggressive price tag on the device. The key highlighting feature of the smartphone includes a pop-up selfie camera and a high screen-to-body ratio AMOLED display which features an in-display fingerprint scanner.

At the time of original launch, the Redmi K20 Pro was available in three colour options namely Glacier Blue, Flame Red and Carbon Black. However, the company has launched colour another variant of the smartphone in China, called the ‘Summer Honey’ has a simplistic yet elegant look. Besides the difference in the colour, the features and specification of this variant are the same as the previously launched variants.

In addition, the price of the newly launched colour variant of the Redmi K20 Pro is also the same which are as follows:
- 6 GB + 64 GB: N/A
- 6 GB + 128 GB: 2599 Yuan (around Rs 26,000)
- 8 GB + 128 GB: 2799 Yuan (around Rs 28,000)
- 8 GB + 256 GB: 2999 Yuan (around Rs 30,000)
Although no information about its India launch has been revealed yet, we assume it will soon be launched in the country and will carry the same price tag as the existing storage variants.

For reference, the specification of the Redmi K20 Pro are as follows:
- Display: 6.39 inch, Super AMOLED
- Front Camera: 20 MP, Motorised Popup
- Rear Camera: 48 MP + 8 MP + 13 MP
- Battery: 4,000 mAh, upto 27W fast charging, (shipped with 18 W charger)
- Chipset: Snapdragon 855
- CPU: Octa-Core
- GPU: Adreno 640
- Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, 3.5 mm audio jack, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, USB Type C port, NFC, GPS
- Security: In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Face Unlock
Also Read: Oppo Treats The Flagship Reno Smartphone With 5G Connectivity

What do you think of the new launched Summer Honey colour variant of the Redmi K20 Pro? Let us know in the comments below.

Readers who to check the official listing can do so by clicking here.
July 30, 2019
Oppo Treats The Flagship Reno Smartphone With 5G Connectivity

Earlier this year, Oppo launched the Reno smartphone lineup that consists of the ‘standard variant’ and the ’10x zoom variant’. The distinctive feature of both the handsets is a ‘shark fin’ style selfie camera which is operated via an electronic mechanism. In addition, both devices have an edge-to-edge display and sturdy construction.

According to a fresh report, the company has also developed a 5G variant of the smartphone which will first make its way to the Netherlands. The device will be commercially available in the year 2020 and will be offered in partnership T-Mobile telecom provider which will be the first 5G provider in the country.

Oppo Reno Features

Besides, the addition of a Qualcomm X50 5G modem, the upcoming Oppo Reno 5G is reported to have the same design and features as the previously launched ’10x zoom variant’. For reference, following are the features of the smartphone

The front of the Oppo Reno is dominated by a 6.6 inch AMOLED display that is surrounded by negligible bezels on all sides. The device does not feature any obstruction causing notch to house the selfie camera, instead, it has a shark fin style camera that has a resolution of 16 MP.

Under the hood, the Oppo Reno features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which features an Octa-Core chipset along with the Adreno 640 GPU. The smartphone also sports a triple rear camera setup which consists of a 48 MP, 8 MP and a 13 MP sensor that supports 10x lossless zoom.

The Oppo Reno is powered by a 4065 mAh battery which also supports fast charging. For securely logging into the UI, it also has an in-display fingerprint sensor along with the support for the conventional screen lock.

Also Read: Upcoming Xiaomi Smartphones To Feature An In Display Camera

To sum it up, Oppo has geared itself with worthy smartphones to take on the 5G wave. Although details about its availability in India are currently unavailable, we believe it will also be launched in the country. Taking the fact into consideration, the X50 modem will be compatible with 5G networks whenever an Indian telecom provider starts offering the service.

July 30, 2019
Vivo Is Developing Multiple Smartphones With Dual Displays

In the past, Chinese smartphone maker, Vivo had launched a couple of innovative smartphones which include the Vivo NEX and Vivo NEX dual-screen variant. The key highlighting feature of both the smartphones is exceptionally high screen-to-body ratio. However, as the name suggests, the NEX dual-screen variant takes the idea a step further by accommodating dual displays.

According to freshly granted patents, Vivo is developing a couple more smartphones that feature two displays. Out of which, one is placed on the front while a smaller secondary display is present on the rear. The two handsets have a similar design with the key difference being disparate camera arrangement.

Like the original Vivo NEX dual display, both the Model A and Model B in the patens have a large screen edge-to-edge display on the front. The earpiece for receiving phone calls is embedded in the thin bezel right above the display.

In terms of ports and button, the bottom of both the Vivo handsets is occupied by a USB port which is flanked by the loudspeaker and microphone grille. Moving to the sides, the left side of the devices is occupied by a power button and volume controller. Likewise, the right side also houses another set of volume rockers which can be used depending upon whether the front or the rear display is in use.

As previously mentioned the rear of both the Model A and Model B of the Vivo smartphone house a secondary display. But the Model A features a comparatively larger ring light which is accompanied by the camera sensor and a secondary hidden flash. On the other hand, the Model B has a capsule-shaped ring light which surrounds the camera sensor.

Besides, both the Vivo smartphones can also utilise the rear display as a screen light as seen on applications like Snapchat. All in all, these Vivo handsets are just slightly modified variants of the original dual-display smartphone. Therefore, we believe they have a high probability of turning into real-life devices which will be commercially available.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Leaked In Green And Pink Colour

Unfortunately, the specs of smartphones are currently unavailable. Though they will be revealed with the official launch which is assumed to happen soon.

What are your thoughts on smartphones with dual displays? Do you think they offer any additional advantage over a conventional smartphone? Let us know in the comments below.

July 30, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Leaked In Green And Pink Colour

Samsung will soon launch the tenth iteration of its Note smartphones which will carry the Galaxy Note 10 branding. Detailed information including the features, specs and design of the Note 10 and Note 10+ have already been revealed.

Additionally, a fresh leak claims that Samsung will introduce two new colour options with the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 smartphones which we feel look very attractive. The said colours include Pink and Gradient Green with a hint of blue. Though the official names of the colours variants are yet to be revealed.

In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 accommodates a large screen display on the front which is surrounded with minimal bezels on all side. Besides, the display also features an in-display fingerprint sensor and a punch hole that houses the front-facing selfie camera.

The rear of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 harbours the company branding and a triple camera module which is arranged in a vertically manner. Talking about the sides, the left side of the smartphone houses the volume rockers and the power button while the right side is free from any button or ports.

Also new with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Samsung has done away with the dedicated Bixby button, which is now built into the power button which can be toggled with double-tap. Staple to Note series of smartphones, the Note 10 also packs an S-Pen which also gets new features. The updated S-Pen will reportedly support ‘air gestures’ which will allow controlling the handset without actually touching the display. In addition, while in typing mode, the smartphone will mimic the sound of a marker pen for providing a life-like experience.

Readers who want to check the detailed specifications of the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ can do so by clicking here.

Also Read: The Entire 2020 Apple iPhone Lineup Will Support 5G

Conclusively, to attain official features, specs and price of the Galaxy Note 10 we will not have to wait for long as its launch is set to happen on the 7th of August at an event in New York.

What do you think of the new colour options of the Galaxy Note 10? Let us know in the comments section below.

July 30, 2019
Xiaomi Is The Number One Smartphone Seller In India For Q2 Of 2019

India being one of the most populated country in world, also has a massive smartphone user base. The research firm, Canalys has shared an India bound sales report that exhibits the sales performance of different smartphone OEMs in the country.

According to a report published by Canalys, Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi has once again come out on top as the most selling smartphone maker in India for the Q2 of 2019 (April to June). Noteworthy, the position has been held by Xiaomi since 2017 after it surpassed Samsung that held the postition for an extended period of time.

In terms of sales figures, Xiaomi sold 10.3 million (1.03 crore) smartphones in the Q2 of 2019 which is 4 percent higher in contrast to its yesteryear’s comparable quarter.

On the other hand, the Korean giant, Samsung secured the number two position as it sold 7.3 million smartphones in the same time period. However, in comparison to Q2 of 2018, overall shipments have slumed by 27 percent which is sharp downfall.

The third postion in list is held by Vivo which surprisingly has registered extraordinary growth due to its strong offline penetration. The company sold 5.8 million smartphones in Q2 of 2019 which is 63 percent higher in comparison to previous years corresponding quarter, in which, it sold 3.6 million units.

Vivo’s sister company’s Oppo and Realme also showed notable growth which hold the number fifth and sixth spot in the list. Oppo saw a growth of 25 percent YoY for Q2, while the newly incorporated, Realme saw exceptional growth of 303 percent YoY.

Last but not the least, other brands collectively that include Apple, Micromax and many more saw a sales dip of 42 percent in comparison to the year 2018.

Also Read: HTC Wildfire X Listed On Android Enterprise Website, Expected To Launch Soon

Overall, the Indian smartphone industry saw a negative sales growth of 0.1 million smartphones in comparison to Q2 of 2019 and Q2 of 2018. Nevertheless, the all inclusive sales are 33 million or 3.3 crore which is an enormous figure.

July 29, 2019
HTC Wildfire X Listed On Android Enterprise Website, Expected To Launch Soon
Taiwanese smartphone maker, HTC which was once a leader in the mobile phone industry lost its lustre after the arrival of Chinese OEMs that sell feature-packed handsets at competitive pricing. Nevertheless, it seems the company has devised new strategies and will soon be launching numerous smartphones.

HTC Wildfire E Plus

Earlier this month, four unreleased HTC smartphones were leaked online. In addition, another handset with the Wildfire X moniker has been listed on Android Enterprise website. The listing has revealed both the key features and design of the upcoming smartphone. As it has been listed on the Enterprise website, it is assumed that the handset will be targeted towards the commercial sector. In simpler words, the HTC Wildfire X will be oriented towards B2B customers and organisations that buy equipment in bulk to be used by there task force rather than the consumer sector.

HTC Wildfire X

According to the Android Enterprise listing, the HTC Wildfire X has an orthodox design with considerable bezels on both the top and bottom of the display. However, such devices are economical to manufacture and more robust, which is the primary concern of enterprise devices.

The top bezel of the Wildfire X houses a front-facing selfie camera, earpiece for listening to phone calls and necessary sensors like proximity and ambient light sensor. Unfortunately, the listing does not reveal the rear side of the smartphone or the crucial feature like the chipset. Nevertheless, it does provide key specs which are listed below.

HTC Wildfire X Quick Specs
- Display: 6.2 inch
- RAM: 3 GB
- ROM: 32 GB
- OS Version: Android 9
- Security: Fingerprint Sensor
Also Read: Oppo Showcases A Smartphone With Waterfall Display

To conclude, we won’t have to wait for long to get the official price and specs of HTC Wildfire X, as the Android Enterprise listing suggests that its launch is about to happen.

Interested readers can check the listing here.
July 29, 2019
Oppo Showcases A Smartphone With Waterfall Display

Over the years, Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Oppo has made several fascinating handsets which the include the ‘Oppo Find X‘ that features a motorised elevating camera module and the ‘Oppo N1‘ that has a rear touch panel.

According to images shared by a company official, it has developed another unique smartphone that features a “waterfall display”. The company has used the fancy keyword ‘waterfall’ to refer to a device whose edges have an extremely high taper. In simpler words, the display of the smartphone transitions all the way into the sides which further boosts the screen to body ratio while providing for an even more immersive viewing experience.

Noteworthy, another smartphone that is alleged to have this type of display is the upcoming Huawei Mate 3 Pro.

Besides, it is evident that the Oppo smartphone with a waterfall display lacks a notch or punch hole camera. Therefore, it may incorporate a popup camera or motorised elevating module as seen on the Oppo Find X that the device is pictured with.

Although not yet certain, this could indeed be a successor to the original Oppo Find X.

Unfortunately, the source has not revealed any specifications of the smartphone. Nevertheless, it is expected to be a flagship-grade smartphone and will pack features that are found on comparable devices. Accordingly, it is expected to feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC, AMOLED display and a large capacity battery with support for fast charging.

Also Read: Samsung Smartphone With Triple Swivel Display

Conclusively, the Oppo smartphone with a waterfall display surely looks impressive, however, in order to gain more details about it, we will have to wait patiently till the time spreads more light on it.

What do you think could be the benefits of having a smartphone with a waterfall display? Let us know in the comments section down below.

July 29, 2019
Samsung Smartphone With Triple Swivel Display

Korean electronics manufacturer, Samsung has had a crucial role in the development of modern-day smartphones. Clearly, the company just does not want to stop here as it keeps on developing new concepts which are revealed from time to time with new patents.

Besides working on foldable smartphones or smartphones with an edge-to-edge display, a freshly granted patent suggests, Samsung is conceptualising yet another innovative handset that would be beyond the imagination of most average users.

At initial glance, the Samsung device in the patent looks like any other conventional smartphone with a display on the front which is surrounded with considerable top and bottom bezels. However, in reality, the dated-looking device conceals three separate displays that swivel around a focal point.

Certainly, the three displays on the Samsung device can be used to simultaneously run three different applications which can boost multitasking on a compact smartphone. Even though modern smartphones are nimble enough to rapidly navigate through applications, they can not match the functionality that a device with multiple displays can provide. At the pace mobile devices are evolving, they have the potential to replace a conventional desktop or notebook computer. And the device in the patent seems to be a step in that direction.

Noteworthy, the patent granted to Samsung lacks any kind of buttons, port or other crucial elements like a camera or a fingerprint sensor. Also, accommodating a sizeable battery into a device with such a form factor is another huge challenge.

Therefore, we believe the technology pioneered with this handset will pave its way into other devices in the future rather than Samsung utilising this exact design.

To conclude, not much can be said, what Samsung plans to achieve with a device with this form factor. In order to get more information on the topic, we will have to wait for some official news from the company.

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What do you think could be a possible use of a smartphone with this innovative design? Let us know in the comments below.

July 29, 2019

Netflix Launches Mobile Only Plan In India, Costs Rs 199 Per Month

Due to the abundance of 4G internet, on-demand music and video streaming services have seen rapid growth in India. To attract more customers to its platform, Netflix has introduced a “Mobile” plan that is significantly more affordable than the “Basic”, “Standard” or “Premium” plan.

As the name suggests, the subscription can only be used to stream on-demand video content on smartphones and tablets. Equally important is the fact that content is limited to SD quality (standard quality) or 480p in the “Mobile” Netflix subscription. Nevertheless, users still get the option to download media locally which they can consume later, during the absence of an active internet connection.

Speaking of price, the Netflix “Mobile” plan costs only Rs 199 which is significantly lower than other plans. For reference, listed below are all the plans that Netflix offers in the country:

Feature	Mobile	Basic	Standard	Premium
Price	Rs 199	Rs 499	Rs 649	Rs 799
HD Streaming	No	No	Yes	Yes
UHD Streaming	No	No	No	Yes
Watch On Laptop and TV	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Watch On Mobile Phone and Tablet	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Screens That Can Be Viewed Simultaneously	1	1	2	4
Cancel Anytime	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
First Month Free	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Also Read: 2020 Olympics Medals Will Be Made From Gold Recycled From Old Smartphones

Although Netflix mobile subscription is remarkably more affordable than regular plans, as previously mentioned, video streaming is only limited to SD quality which may be the only reason that keeps potential subscribers at bay.

What do you think of this affordable Netflix plan? Let us know in the comments below.

July 24, 2019

Nokia Launches 220 4G and 105 Feature Phones

Nokia has been making smartphones for quite some time now, however, a large part of the company’s revenue is still generated via the sales of budget-oriented feature phones. Further diversifying its portfolio of such affordable mobile devices, Nokia has launched two new candy-bar style phones which are called the Nokia 220 4G and Nokia 105.

The newly launched 4G handset is a successor to the Nokia 220 which debuted in the year 2014, while the Nokia 105 has undergone a fourth overhaul.

Nokia 220 and 105

As previously mentioned both the Nokia 220 4G and Nokia 105 have a Candybar style design with a small display on the front and a tactile keypad which is placed right below it. Notably, the latter has a rubberised keypad while the former has a plastic keypad.

The highlighting features on the Nokia 220 4G and Nokia 105 are an LED TorchLight, FM Radio and a long battery backup which is a staple to company’s feature phones. Both smartphones have plastic build which is designed to disassemble in case of an accidental drop. The detailed specifications of the two smartphones are as follows:

	Nokia 220 4G	Nokia 105
Display	2.4 inch QQVGA Colour Display	1.77 inch QQVGA Colour Display
Battery	1200 mAh	800 mAh
Camera	VGA Camera LED Flash	N/A
Dimensions and Weight	121.3 x 52.9 x 13.4mm 86.5 gram	119 x 49.2 x 14.4mm 74 g
Connectivity	Bluetooth 4.2 Micro USB 3.5 mm Audio Jack	Micro USB 3.5 mm Audio Jack
Other Features	LED Flash Wireless FM Radio MP3 Player	FM Radio Torchlight

Also Read: Fresh Leak Reveals Full Specs Of The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 And Note 10+

As the specifications state, the price of the Nokia 220 4G is the more than the Nokia 105. Both the handsets will be available for purchase in the month of August. The price of the two devices are as follows:

Nokia 220 4G: US $ 44, (around Rs 3,000)
Nokia 105: US $ 15 (around Rs 999)

What are your thoughts on the two newly launched feature phones from Nokia? Let us know in the comments below.

July 24, 2019

Fresh Leak Reveals Full Specs Of The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 And Note 10+

Samsung will soon launch the 10th iteration of its Note lineup of smartphones which will be dubbed the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+. Both the smartphones have been subjected to numerous leaks in the past that have revealed their features in bits and pieces.

However, a reliable source has shared detailed specs of the two Samsung Galaxy Note 10 handsets that have only left their pricing to the imagination.

It has been said time and again that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 lineup of smartphones will be significantly different than their predecessor, both in terms of specs and design. And the latest leak strengthens the claim.

According to the images shared by the source, both the Galaxy Note 10 smartphones will have a visionary design with a large screen display on the front that is surrounded by negligible bezels. Besides they will also have a punch hole in the display to house the selfie camera and an indisplay fingerprint sensor.

Talking about the rear of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 smartphones, they seem to have a glass build with a neat layout that accommodates the company branding the camera setup. Both handsets have an elongated capsule-shaped triple camera module. Besides, the Galaxy Note+ sports and additional ToF sensor which is placed next to the main module.

Following are the detailed specs of the two Galaxy Note 10 smartphones:

Specification

Galaxy Note 10

Galaxy Note 10+

Screen

6.3 Inch Infinity O, 60 Hz

AMOLED Display

QHD+ Resolution

6.5 Inch Infinity O, 60 Hz

AMOLED Display

QHD+ Resolution

Chipset

Exynos 9825

Octa Core CPU

(2x 2.7 GHz, 2x 2.4 GHz, 4x 1.4 GHz)

Snapdragon 855

Octa Core CPU

Adreno 640 GPU

Exynos 9825

Octa Core CPU

(2x 2.7 GHz, 2x 2.4 GHz, 4x 1.4 GHz)

Snapdragon 855

Octa Core CPU

Adreno 640 GPU

Battery

3600 mAh

Fast Wired Charging Upto 45 W

Wireless Charging Upto 20 W

Reverse Wireless Charging Upto 15 W

4300 mAh

Fast Wired Charging Upto 45 W

Wireless Charging Upto 20 W

Reverse Wireless Charging Upto 15 W

Front Camera

10 MP Dual Pixel

f/2.2

4K @ 30 fps

10 MP Dual Pixel

f/2.2

4K @ 30 fps

Rear Camera

12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.5-f/2.4

16 MP Ultra Wide, f/2.2

12 MP 2x Optical Zoom, f/2.1

4K @ 60 fps

12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.5-f/2.4

16 MP Ultra Wide, f/2.2

12 MP 2x Optical Zoom, f/2.1

ToF (Time Of Flight Sensor)

4K @ 60 fps

Security

Face recognition

Ultrasonic Fingerprint Reader

Knox 3.4

Face recognition

Ultrasonic Fingerprint Reader

Knox 3.4

RAM

8 GB

LPDDR4x

12 GB

LPDDR4x

ROM

256 GB (base variant)

UFS 3.0

Expandable Upto 1 TB

256 GB (base variant)

UFS 3.0

Expandable Upto 1 TB

Other Features

AKG Stereo Speakers

Dolby Atmos

S-Pen (with air gestures)

AKG Stereo Speakers

Dolby Atmos

S-Pen (with air gestures)

Also Read: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Review

To sum it up, both the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ will be one the best smartphones of the year 2019. However, to authenticate the leaks and get official pricing we will have to wait for the official launch which is scheduled for 7th of August.

July 24, 2019

Honor Launches MagicBook Pro 16 Premium Laptop
On the 23rd of July, Honor held a launch event in its home country, China where it unveiled the long-anticipated Honor 9X duo of smartphones. Besides it also unveiled a premium-grade notebook computer called the MagicBook Pro that touts a 16-inch display with an elegant design and high-end specifications.

MagicBook Pro 16 Specs and Features

Right off the bat, the Honor MagicBook Pro draws a lot of inspiration from Apple’s MacBook lineup of computers. It has an aluminium body with a sleek design that incorporates a 16.1-inch Full HD display. In terms of dimensions and weight, the laptop measures 369 X 234 X 16.9mm and it tips the scale at 1.7 kg.

Under the hood, the MagicBook Pro 16 can be configured with either an i5 or i7 8th Generation Intel processor. It also packs an Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU that has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory.

The laptop computer from Honor also has a bunch of nifty features which include a power button that doubles up as a fingerprint sensor, a 1 MP web camera that is concealed inside the function lane of the keyboard and dual speakers with Dolby Atmos support.

To keep the temperatures on the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 under check, the laptop is kitted with dual high-speed fans. The laptop also has a variety of input and output ports which are as follows:
- 1x USB Type-C Port
- 3x USB 3.0 (Type A) Port
- 1x HDMI Port
- 3.5 mm audio jack, headphone and mic combo
Connectivity options on the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. The laptop is powered by a 57 WHr battery which is claimed to provide a battery backup of upto 14 hours.

In term of memory and storage the Honor MagicBook Pro is offered in several configurations for which the prices are as follows:
- Core i5, 8GB RAM and 512GB storage: 5,499 yuan (around Rs 55,000)
- Core i7, 8GB RAM and 512GB storage: 6,199 Yuan (around Rs 62,000)
- Core i7, 16GB RAM and 1TB storage: 7,999 Yuan (around Rs 80,000)
Also Read: Jio GigaFiber Commercial Launch Date Tipped, May Cost Rs 600 Per Month

The laptop is currently available for purchase only in China but if the demand for its rises, the company may launch it in other regions as well

To sum it up, the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 sums to a be a laptop that not only looks good but offers worthy specs for the price it is being offered at.

Which according to you is the best feature on teh newly launched laptop from Honor? Do let us know in the comments below.
July 23, 2019
Jio GigaFiber Commercial Launch Date Tipped, May Cost Rs 600 Per Month

Following the sensational reception of Jio 4G, Reliance Industries had announced Jio GigaFiber at the 2018 AGM (Annual General Meeting). At the time of kick-off, the ultra-high-speed internet service was limited to 1,100 cities and users could enrol via a registration process.

Although the beta trials of the Jio GigaFiber service has undergone successfully in most regions, its commercial launch is yet to take place.

According to a fresh report, the highly anticipated Jio GigaFiber service will be commercially rolled out on the 12th of August which is the designated date for company’s this year’s AGM.

Besides announcing the commercial avialbliliy of high-speed broadband Jio GigaFiber, Reliance is also expected to unveil products and services in the entertainment and IoT domain(internet of thing).

When the Jio GigaFiber service was announced last year, users had to pay a sum of Rs 4500 as a security deposit to acquire the necessary networking equipment. However, the company had later introduced an affordable version of ONT (optical network terminal) that has brought down the security deposit to just Rs 2,500.

In terms of the monthly subscription fee, Reliance is expected to retain the price of Rs 600 which was originally announced. Subscribing to the said plan provides a combo of three services which include GigaFiber broadband, Jio Home TV (DTH service) and Jio Apps including Jio Music and Jio Movies (both of which are on-demand streaming services).

Also Read: Huawei Launches The Honor 9X & Honor 9X Pro In China

Conclusively, as Jio 4G took over the telecom sector due to competent prices and widespread reach, the Jio GigaFiber is expected to replicate that in the broadband and DTH industry.

What are your thoughts on Jio GigaFiber? What do you think should be the right pricing for the service and equipment? Let us know in the comments below.

July 23, 2019
Another Day, Apple Watch Saves Yet Another Man’s Life

Apple Watch which was originally intended as an extended accessory to the iPhone has turned into a lot more. The smartwatch with built-in health-related sensors like a heart rate monitor (HRM) has saved a significant number of lives in the past.

Likewise, a 48 year old Brit named, Paul Hutton received a life-saving surgery after his Apple Watch notified him of irregular heartbeat pattern which would frequently drop below 40 bpm (beats per minute). For reference, the heart rate of a healthy human ranges between 60 bpm and 100 bpm.

When the Apple Watch notified him for the first time, the man visited a general practitioner who apparently diagnosed him with low heart rate. In order to resolve the issue, he cut down on caffeine. Nevertheless, his Apple Watch which was upgraded in 2017 continued to send notifications.

Following continuous warnings from the wearable device, he has referred him to a consultant who diagnosed him of a potentially life-threatening condition called, ventricular bigeminy. Readers who are unaware, this condition is referred to as a problematic heart rhythm in which there are repeated rhythmic heartbeats, one long and one shorter. This irregular heart-pumping action can lead to the improper blood supply to vital organs of the body.

The sufferer has since undergone a complex surgery that has supposedly fixed the underlying health issue. Though he continues to use his Apple Watch and perhaps will use it even in the future.

Also Read: Galaxy Note 10 Will Support Zoom Audio, Display & Battery Details Also Revealed

To sum it up, technology has actually come a long way and devices like Apple Watch are of great use in saving precious lives.

What is your take on health-related technology and gadgets? If you use any such gadgets yourself, do let us know in the comments below.

July 23, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Will Support Zoom Audio, Display & Battery Details Also Revealed

Samsung will soon announce the 10th generation of its Galaxy Note smartphones which will be carrying the “Note 10” branding. Reports in the past claimed that like the Galaxy S10 lineup, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 lineup will have four variants including the “e” variant, “+” variant, “5G” variant and a standard variant. However, a technology blog based out of Greek suggests that the device will only be offered in two variant.

Besides, the source has also revealed key details of the two Galaxy Note 10 variants which are as follows:In term of display, the economical Samsung Galaxy Note 10 variant will have a 6.3 inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution while the second variant will have a 6.8 inch AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution. The former will weigh 168 grams while the latter will weigh 198 grams.

Notably, both the smartphones will skip on a 3.5 mm jack which reportedly allows adding 100 mAh of their respective batteries. Speaking of battery, the smaller Galaxy Note 10 will pack a 3500 mAh battery whereas the high-end variant will have 4,300 mAh battery.

Although both variants of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will support fast charging the affordable variant will support 25 W charging whereas the top-of-the-line handset will support 45 W fast charging. Noteworthy, Samsung will not supply a 45 W charger within the box and it will be sold separately as an accessory.

The S-Pen that is a staple to Galaxy Note lineup of smartphones will also be present on the Note 10. However, the new stylus pen will boast of new features including support of touchless gestures. Also, while taking notes, the new S-Pen will produce an artificial sound which will replicate the sound of writing on paper with a highlight marker.

A distinguishing photography feature that the Galaxy Note 10 is bound to get is “zoom audio”. The feature is similar to what LG had showcased a couple of years ago. As the name suggests, the zoom audio feature increases the levels of volume captured as a user zooms into a video. To help better understand the following is an example. If a user is capturing video of a running tap and he zooms into the frame, the volume of the audio recording will also increase which mimics an immersive experience.

Finally, with the Galaxy Note 10, Samsung has reportedly done away with the dedicated Bixby button. Instead, the toggle switch to the Voice Assistant will be incorporated into the power button as observed with the Huawei P30 Pro.

Although the current leak does not reveal any details about like the chipset or camera resolution of the upcoming Galaxy Note 10, interested readers can review them here.

Also Read: Asus ROG Phone 2 Launched, Features 120 Hz AMOLED Display And 6000 mAh Battery

In order to confirm all the claims and obtain the official pricing of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 smartphones, we won’t have to wait for long as their launch is scheduled for the 7th of August at the Unpacked event which will take place in New York.

July 23, 2019