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  • Smart Compose For Gmail Will Help Users Write Better Emails

    Smart Compose For Gmail Will Help Users Write Better Emails

    Google has been trying really hard to make Gmail, the world’s largest email service better, for both mobile and web. At the Google I/O conference 2018, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google announced a new Smart Compose feature for Gmail. The new feature, as expected, depends a lot on AI and machine learning and will essentially help users write better emails.

    The Smart Compose feature, from the looks of it, appears to be similar to the Auto Complete feature that Google uses for online searches. Smart Compose will use AI to suggest words and phrases as a user is typing an email to make the email look and sound better. To use a suggested word, users can simply hit the “Tab” button and the word will autofill.

    Google claims that not only will this help save time when writing emails, it will help reduce the chance of users sending an email with a grammatical error. In the world of smartphones and autocorrect, this could be a lifesaver for people who predominantly use Gmail on their computers. Nobody is immune to a grammatical error and AI appears to be ready to help us out. Although, Grammarly might feel hard done here if Gmail becomes self-sufficient in this area.

    Interestingly, Smart Compose will also understand context. For example, if a user is talking about tacos in an email, the feature will understand the conversation and suggest the word, “Guacamole.” The company has said the feature will roll out to users within the next few weeks and will be integrated for G Suite customers within the next few months. For the Smart Compose feature to work, users will have to be updated to the Gmail for Web that was introduced a few weeks ago.

    The Google I/O conference 2018 has kicked off and Smart Compose appears to be a very nifty feature. With autocorrect taking over many people’s typing habits, it was about time something like this was made available for PC users as well.

  • Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Launched In New Red Colour Variant

    Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Launched In New Red Colour Variant

    Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ in February 2018. The smartphones are still one of the first flagship devices to run on the Snapdragon 845 chipset (in the US and South Korea only). The South Korean tech giant has launched a new red colour variant of its latest flagship phones in China. Samsung has, historically, launched new colour variants of its flagship smartphones in lesser markets. The red colour variant is currently only available in China and is unlikely to make its way to other countries for the time being.

    Even though the Galaxy S9 was one of the top-selling smartphones of the first quarter of 2018, Samsung expects weaker demands of the smartphone. Launching a new colour variant so soon after the official launch could be one of Samsung’s marketing push in the world’s largest smartphone market, China. Launching a red colour device in China also makes sense since the colour red is considered lucky in Chinese culture.

    The images on the Samsung China website also reveal that Samsung is pushing to promote the new Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ among the women. The devices are being promoted by Chinese celebrities and comes with matching Red Yves Saint Laurent lipstick. This is a clear attempt strategy by Samsung to position the Galaxy S9 as a luxury smartphone among the women in China. Some might argue that boiling down women’s choices in 2018 to makeup products is not the most progressive thing to do. However, that is the company’s prerogative.

    Samsung recently launched the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 in India, a couple of months after the launch of the Galaxy S9. This means that the company might not be keen on launching the new red colour Galaxy S9/S9+ in India anytime soon. Similarly, Samsung launched Rose Pink Galaxy S8 in the UK, South Korea etc but, never launched it extensively in all markets. It will be interesting to see how Samsung plans out the launch pattern of different colour variants to keep the interest in the smartphones alive.

  • Use Your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro As A Wi-Fi Booster with Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Use Your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro As A Wi-Fi Booster with Wi-Fi Hotspot

    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro was launched in India on the 14th of February. At the time of its launch, the smartphone received great reviews and many hailed it as the best budget smartphone currently. Over the course of time, devices like the Asus Zenfone Max Pro have launched in India at a competitive price and similar specifications. The Redmi Note 5 Pro, however, hasn’t seized to amaze us as we recently discovered that the smartphone has Wi-Fi repeater.

    Usually, smartphones use the 4G/3G mobile data to make a Wi-Fi hotspot but, with the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the same can be done using a Wi-Fi connection. For this, ensure that your smartphone is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Once connected, head to the settings menu and click on Personal Hotspot and enable the Wifi Hotspot. Once enabled, the smartphone will then use the Wi-Fi connection to create a hotspot. Users can share the password of their hotspot with other people to access the Wi-Fi without requiring a password for the main router’s Wi-Fi.

    This feature can also help you get a slightly better signal as the phone can be used as a temporary network booster. Do note however, speeds are not extremely impressive and it dumbed down a 100 Mbps connection to just 7 Mbps when routed though the Red Note 5 pro. This however may not be a problem for those looking for a quick guest network or a wifi boost.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Overview

    The Note 5 Pro has a 5.99-inch display with a 2160 x 1080px resolution which translates to an 18:9 aspect ratio.

    Under the hood, the device has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset and an Adreno 509 GPU to handle the graphics. The Redmi Note 5 Pro will be available in two variants,  4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/64GB storage. The 6GB RAM variant is a great prospect for users who multitask a lot.

    The fingerprint sensor is placed on the back of the phone and it has an aluminium unibody build, similar to the Redmi Note 5. Out of the box, the Redmi Note 5 Pro will also run Android 7 Nougat with MIUI 9 on top.

    The Redmi Note 5 Pro will also have the infamous Face Unlock feature. It won’t be available out of the box but, will be introduced via an OTA update in March.

    Redmi Note 5 Pro

    The Redmi Note 5 Pro has focussed a lot on the front camera. It has a 20MP Sony IMX376 camera on the front with an LED light. Unlike the Redmi Note 5, it has Beautify 4.0 software which will result in better portrait mode photos, the company claims. To the back of the smartphone is a vertically place dual-camera setup. It is a 12MP colour sensor f/2.2 and 5MP f/2.0 colour sensor setup. The smartphone will click portrait mode photos from the front and rear cameras.

    This new feature unearthed can come in handy in a lot of situations. Have you found any interesting feature in your Redmi Note 5 Pro? Let us know in the comments!

    This story was made with inputs from Bharat Nagpal

  • Unboxing The Huawei P20 Lite

    Unboxing The Huawei P20 Lite

    Huawei launched the Huawei P20 Lite along with the P20 Pro in India on the 24th of April. The Huawei P20 Lite is a budget offering from Huawei which yet again, runs on the Kirin 659 chipset. However, there are a lot of new features and design changes that make it an exciting prospect, especially at its price of Rs 19999. Both the smartphones went on sale via Amazon on 7th May and there will be more sales in the coming weeks.

    The P20 Lite truly feels like a ‘Lite’ version of the P20 Pro. The Huawei P20 Pro has been grabbing all the spotlight with its Twilight colour variant and the triple-camera setup on the back. However, the P20 Lite appears to be the smartphone to get with its design and price in India.

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    Inside the box of the Huawei P20 Lite

    • Huawei P20 Lite
    • Earphones
    • Wall Charger
    • USB C Cable
    • Clear Case
    • Sim Ejector Tool

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    There will be a few documents in the retail unit which we did not have in our box.

    The Huawei P20 Lite has a striking design that isn’t matched by many smartphones in this price category. It has an all-glass design with an aluminium frame that has the same colour as the glass so it doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb. The dual-camera setup on the back is placed vertically which, ever since the iPhone X was launched, has become the norm. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the back in the middle at a very comfortable position. Thanks to its different texture, it is also very easy to recognise the fingerprint sensor when it is in your pocket.

    The power button is situated on the right-hand side of the device along with the volume rockers. The left-hand side houses the SIM tray and that is it. The headphone jack (yes, it’s there) and the USB C port are situated at the bottom of the smartphone.

    The 5.84 inch LTPS IPS LCD display is powered by a 3000 mAh battery with support for SuperCharge. The smartphone has an unusual 19:9 aspect ratio thanks to that notch. This means that even after stretching a YouTube video, it won’t use the entire screen real estate. However, on the brighter side, the notch will be hidden at all times while consuming visual content.

    The P20 Lite runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset which is coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The storage is expandable via hybrid microSD card slot.

    The P20 Lite has a 16MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture coupled with a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is a 24MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Both the front and back cameras record 1080P videos while the front camera also has 3D Portrait Lighting, similar iPhone’s Portrait Lighting.

    At a price of Rs 19999, the P20 Lite’s competition is dated. The design and build quality is somewhat matched by the Moto X4 which also has a glass build but that is about it. The P20 Lite might be the smartphone to get at this price but, we will leave that judgement for our in-depth review.

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    Unboxing Video

  • Apple iPhone To Launch Next Year With Triple Camera Setup

    Apple iPhone To Launch Next Year With Triple Camera Setup

    Huawei launched the P20 Pro on March 27th making it the first smartphone with a triple camera setup on the rear. The smartphone borrowed a couple of design cues from the iPhone X like its notch and placing the cameras vertically on the back. However, it appears that Apple might take a hint or two from Huawei for its 2019 iPhone lineup.

    iPhone X

    According to Taipei Times, Apple is likely to launch a new iPhone with a triple-camera setup in the second half of next year. The report cites a research note from Yuanta Securities analyst Jeff Pu that does not mention any other details about the cameras. A report from the Economic Daily News last month suggested the camera setup will have a 6P lens design with up to 5X zoom and at least one 12MP lens.

    Must Read: Apple iPhone X Was The Best Selling Smartphone In Q1 Of 2018

    This means that the camera setup might be very similar to the one found on the Huawei P20 Pro. The third lens’ addition would mean that the user will have the ability optically zoom in up to 3X without losing any data. Optical zoom means that users can zoom in without seeing any graininess or blurriness in the image, as opposed to a digital zoom. The iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X can optically zoom up to 2X.

    Huawei P20 Pro

    The P20 Pro, on the other hand, already has these features and has been grabbing the headlines ever since its launch. It has a 40MP primary sensor, which supports 5x hybrid zoom. There is a secondary 8MP sensor, which offers 3x optical zoom, which also helps to create portrait mode. Similarly, there is a third sensor with 20MP resolution. Unlike the other two sensors, this is a monochrome sensor which helps to capture contrast and sharpness. Another mindboggling feature of this camera setup is a maximum ISO of 102,400.

    It is still early to predict the details of the 2018 lineup, let alone the 2019 iPhone lineup. However, it will be interesting to see if Apple does go the same route as the Huawei P20 Pro or put their own spin on it.

  • OnePlus 6 Will Record Super Slo-Mo Videos

    OnePlus 6 Will Record Super Slo-Mo Videos

    The OnePlus 6 might rectify a lot of issues that users had with previous generations of OnePlus smartphones. The company has been teasing all the new features that we will see on the OnePlus 6 and it appears that OnePlus is not done yet. The Chinese smartphone maker took to Twitter once again to tease a camera feature of the soon to be launched OnePlus 6.

    The video is recorded in slow motion and the caption read, “Let’s slow down time! This poppin’ teaser requires your full attention.” This hints at the OnePlus 6’s slo-mo recording capabilities. The smartphone might record 960 fps videos at 720P, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Huawei P20 Pro. With the Galaxy S9, the smartphone only records 0.2 seconds of the video in 960fps. Users can pick select the time to trigger super slo-mo recording or set a box wherein, any movement within the box will trigger super slo-mo recording. With the Huawei P20 Pro, there is no option to set a specific time to set for the super slo-mo recording.

    It will be interesting to see how OnePlus implements the technology. The smartphone will have a dual-camera setup with two RGB sensors. OnePlus dropped the telephoto lens with the 5T and does not appear to be interested in bringing it back for the 6. It is also likely that the smartphone will record a small portion of the video in 960fps, similar to the Galaxy S9 and Huawei P20 Pro.

    Amitabh Bachchan, the brand ambassador of OnePlus recently tweeted images of himself with OnePlus co-founder, Pete Lay. Interestingly, both of them were holding the OnePlus 6 in their hands. he subsequently deleted the images but, not before a lot of people had already taken screenshots of the images.

    The OnePlus 6 will launch soon and is expected to be priced at Rs 34999 for the base model which is a slight increase over the OnePlus 5T. However, considering the new features the smartphone will have, consumers might not complain too much about the price hike. We will keep you posted on all the developments happening with the OnePlus 6.

  • Nokia X To Launch On May 16th With Display Notch

    Nokia X To Launch On May 16th With Display Notch

    HMD Global has launched a few impressive smartphones in 2018. The Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco, in particular, have great design and look a lot like a modern-day smartphone. With its new smartphone, however, the company will jump aboard a new hype train. The Nokia X will be the company’s new budget offering with a notch. Two new promotional posters from HMD Global and Chinese retailer Suning reveal a few details about the upcoming smartphone.

    The first poster, from HMD Global, reveals that the Nokia X will launch on May 16th at Sanlitun in Beijing. It also appears that the supply/air drops pictured on the HMD poster are a homage to games like Fortnite and PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds. This means that the upcoming device will have a few gaming features.

    The poster from Suning reveals the Nokia X in all its glory. The images of the smartphone on the poster corroborate with previous leaks, revealing a notch on the display and a vertically placed dual-camera setup on the back. The notch has become incredibly common these days to a point that you can barely make out the differences between many phones. The Nokia X, for example, looks a lot like the Huawei P20 Lite from the front.

    The Nokia X will sport a 5.8 inch IPS LCD display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. This translates into a 19:9 aspect ratio, the same as the P20 Lite.

    The vertically placed dual-camera setup is in the usual Nokia position but, the “Carl Zeiss” branding is missing. This means that the Nokia X will cost somewhere between the Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6 2018. There are rumours that the device will have two variants, one running on the Snapdragon 636 with 6GB of RAM and the other with the MediaTek Helio P60 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM.

    The smartphone will also have a glass build, something that a lot of mid-range smartphones sport nowadays. The Moto X4 and P20 Lite being the latest examples. The launch of the Nokia X is scheduled for May 16th, the same day as the global launch of the OnePlus 6. Fair to say that the month of May is turning out to be an eventful one for the smartphone industry.

  • OnePlus 6 In White And Black Colour Variants Leaked In Live Image

    OnePlus 6 In White And Black Colour Variants Leaked In Live Image

    The OnePlus 5 was launched on the 20th June last year. Its successor, the OnePlus 5T was launched in November and the company was expected to follow the same launch pattern for its 2018 lineup as well. However, OnePlus 6 will launch on May 16th, more than a month before it was anticipated. With the launch a few days away, an interesting image of the OnePlus 6 has been leaked, revealing both the colour variants of the device.

    Pete Lau, co-founder of OnePlus and Amitabh Bachchan, the brand ambassador of OnePlus in India were seen talking about the OnePlus 6 as someone clicked a photo of the two. Pete Lau is holding a white OnePlus 6 while Mr Bachchan has the black colour variant. It is hard to recognise where the photo was taken but. But, the image was posted to Twitter by Mr Bachchan himself and has deleted the images after arguably leaking the OnePlus 6.

    Must Read: Apple iPhone X Was The Best Selling Smartphone In Q1 Of 2018

    Only the back of the smartphone is visible in the image, revealing the dual-camera setup and the fingerprint sensor. The shape 0f the fingerprint sensor is different from the one found on the OnePlus 5T. One thing missing is a heart rate sensor which was officially teased on the company’s official Weibo account.

    Our sources have revealed that the OnePlus 6 will be priced at Rs 34999 for the base model with 6GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage. According to a listing on TENNA, the OnePlus 6 will have a 6.28 inch Super AMOLED display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. This translates into a 19:9 aspect ratio and the phone will shift to a conventional 18:9 aspect ratio if a user decides to hide the notch.

    Must Read: OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition Retail Box Hints At Kevlar Finish Back Panel

    Under the hood, the device will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The listing is of the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The other two variants will be 8GB RAM with 128GB or 256GB non-user expandable storage. This will be the first time that ttheOnePlus smartphone will have 256GB of onboard storage.

    The OnePlus 6 is just a few days away from its official unveiling. However, there doesn’t seem to be a lot about the device that is unknown. Pricing could be the only thing that OnePlus might surprise everyone with.

  • Apple iPhone Users Can Watch Facebook And Instagram Videos On WhatsApp

    Apple iPhone Users Can Watch Facebook And Instagram Videos On WhatsApp

    A few days ago, Mark Zuckerberg took to stage and announced all the new features coming to Facebook and its properties. WhatsApp, bought by Facebook in 2016 for US$ 19 billion has been receiving a few interesting features over the past few months. WhatsApp on iPhones will now allow users to embed and play Instagram and Facebook video directly within WhatsApp with PIP.

    PiP is picture-in-picture wherein users can essentially watch a video without leaving the current app and simultaneously do other tasks. With the new feature rolling out to WhatsApp for iPhones, users will be able to watch Instagram and Facebook videos within the app, without leaving WhatsApp. This feature is already available for YouTube videos.

    Earlier, if users clicked on a link to an Instagram or Facebook video, it would open in their respective apps installed on smartphones. Users can move the video bubble around the screen. The video bubble comes with play/pause, close, and fullscreen buttons, like YouTube’s PiP video bubble.

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    Along with the new feature, WhatsApp will soon also receive group video calling feature. Facebook users can already make a group video call and at the conference, Facebook announced that the feature will finally trickle down to WhatsApp and Instagram users as well. On Instagram, users will be able to minimize the video and continue video chatting while using Instagram simultaneously. Facebook is also cracking down on bullying on Instagram. The photo-sharing service getting a new filter to protect users from bullying comments.

    In-app payment method has become an important feature for Facebook-owned properties. WhatsApp recently introduced the feature and is currently in testing phase. WhatsApp even introduced verified accounts for businesses in order to gain traction from owners and customers of small to mid-level businesses.

    Must Read: Gboard Lets Users Make Their Own GIFs

    Currently, users are able to book appointments at restaurants, spas through a Resy, a third-party dinner reservation app. With the new feature, users will be able to book services from a limited number of businesses on the platform. In March 2017, the company announced its plans to give business profiles the option to let users book their services. At the time, the company said it that it would roll out the feature in late-2017, however, that didn’t happen.

    The new feature has started rolling out to iPhones but, there is no timeline for this feature to reach Android devices.

  • Xiaomi Redmi S2 Price Leaked Ahead Of May 10th Launch

    Xiaomi Redmi S2 Price Leaked Ahead Of May 10th Launch

    Xiaomi’s Redmi lineup of smartphones has had an impressive start to 2018. Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro in India and has received great reviews so far. The company then launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro as the Redmi Note 5 in countries like China which has also been well received. Now, the company will launch its latest budget offering, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 in China on the 10th of May.

    A new leaked poster of the Redmi S2 reveals the antenna lines of the smartphone and the dual-camera setup. This is nothing new as the high-res images of the smartphone were leaked a few days ago. However, the leak has also revealed the possible pricing of the smartphone. The base model of the smartphone could be priced at under CNY 1000 (Rs 10500 approx.).

    Must Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Prices Hiked, Starts At Rs 14999 Now

    The Xiaomi Redmi S2 has a 5.99 inch IPS LCD display with a 1440 x 720 px resolution.

    Under the hood, the Redmi S2 will run on the Snapdragon 625 chipset, a tried and tested SoC for Xiaomi. That chipset will be coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage which will be expandable via a microSD card. Powering the device will be a 4000 mAh battery, which is an upgrade over the previously suggested 3000 mAh battery.

    The Xiaomi Redmi S2 will run Android 8 Oreo out of the box with MIUI 9 out of the box. To the back of the smartphone will be a 12MP primary sensor along with a 5MP sensor. There are no details about the front-facing camera so far.

    The launch of the Redmi S2 is just a couple of days away and there have been talks of the Redmi S2 being launched in India as an Android One device. A recent XDA Developers report claimed that Xiaomi might launch two Android One smartphones in India in 2018. One of them will be the Mi 6X and the other could be the Redmi S2 as a more affordable offering for the Indian market.

  • iGyaan Tech Tips: How To Install Third-Party Apps On Xiaomi Mi TV 4

    iGyaan Tech Tips: How To Install Third-Party Apps On Xiaomi Mi TV 4

    The Xiaomi Mi TV 4 was launched in India on the 14th of February along with Redmi Note 5 and 5 Pro. At the time of the launch, the smart TV was priced at Rs 39999 which disrupted the Indian smart TV market. Since then, companies like Thomson, TCL etc have also launched affordable smart televisions to compete with the Mi TV 4. However, the Xiaomi Mi TV 4 now costs Rs 44999, which Xiaomi claims is in an effort to ramp up the supply after recent changes in PCBA import taxes and the depreciation of INR since the beginning of the year.

    In our review of the Mi TV 4, we were really impressed with the product. The company’s AI-powered Patchwall UI needs a few more updates to be considered a real feature but, it works. Our main issue with the television was lack of native support for content streaming services like Netflix, Hoststar, Amazon Prime Video etc. We initially tried to install apps but, to no avail.

    However, after a few and hit and misses, we have finally figured out a way to install apps on the Xiaomi Mi TV 4 for a much better content consumption experience. Follow these steps to the T and you should be able to enjoy Netflix, Hotstar and lots of other apps on your mi TV 4.

    • Download the Apptoide app from here and copy it on a USB pen drive
    • Go to Settings, then Security and allow Unknown Sources
    • Then plug in the pen drive to your TV
    • The moment you plug in the pen drive, a pop window will show up, make sure to press cancel
    • Go to TV Manager, then head to Install apps via USB and select your pen drive. Then install the Apptoide app
    • Once installed, go to the Apptoide app and install the apps of your liking

    Apptoide is an app store for smart TVs wherein users can download video streaming apps, Android games and even social media apps like Facebook.

     

  • OnePlus 6 Will Have Galaxy S9-Like Heart Rate Sensor

    OnePlus 6 Will Have Galaxy S9-Like Heart Rate Sensor

    The OnePlus 6 is turning out to be a sizeable upgrade over the OnePlus 5. The smartphone is scheduled for a global launch in London on the 16th of May, followed by its India launch on May 17th. OnePlus has been teasing a few features of the device on its social media platforms and the latest image posted on the company’s Weibo account yet again reveals a new feature of the OnePlus 6.

    According to a new image, the OnePlus 6 could have a heart rate sensor. As is visible in the image, the number ‘6’ is made of a cardiogram which hints at the presence of a heart rate sensor. Samsung devices like the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9 already have a heart rate sensor on the back next to the camera module. In the leaked images so far, we have not seen a cutout or heart rate sensor but, this image was posted on the company’s official account.

    According to the listing on TENNA, the OnePlus 6 will have a 6.28 inch Super AMOLED display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. This translates into a 19:9 aspect ratio and the phone will shift to a conventional 18:9 aspect ratio if a user decides to hide the notch.

    Under the hood, the device will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The listing is of the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The other two variants will be 8GB RAM with 128GB or 256GB non-user expandable storage. This will be the first time that ttheOnePlus smartphone will have 256GB of onboard storage.

    Must Read: Xiaomi Mi 7 Leak Reveals It Will Have An iPhone X Like Notch

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    The smartphone will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box with stock-ish OxygenOS on top. Powering the OnePlus 6 will be a 3300 mAh battery with DashCharge support.

    Similar to the OnePlus 5T, the OnePlus 6 will have two RGB sensors with the same aperture for better low-light photography. The portrait mode will be executed using the software. The listing reveals that the OnePlus 6 will have a 16MP primary sensor coupled with a 20MP sensor, the same as the OnePlus 5T. On the front will be a 16MP which should be able to record at least 1080P videos.

    The pricing of the smartphone, however, despite recent leaks is still unclear. The launch of the smartphone is just a few days away

  • Honor 10 To Launch In India On May 15th For Rs 32999

    Honor 10 To Launch In India On May 15th For Rs 32999

    Honor launched the Honor 10 in China on the 19th of April. The smartphone will launch in India on the 15th of May and the device will take on the soon to be launched OnePlus 6. The OnePlus 6 will launch in India on the 17th of May and has been highly anticipated for a while. The Honor 10 will be sold as a Flipkart exclusive.

    The Honor 10 will be priced at Rs 32999 and take on the OnePlus 6. The OnePlus 6 is expected to be priced at Rs 34999 for the base model with 6GB and 64GB storage. The Honor 10 will be available in Phantom Blue and Mirage Purple colour variants. The smartphone has a dual-tone colour of blue and pink and in the images at least, looks pretty fantastic.

    The Honor 10 has a 5.84 inch IPS LCD display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. This translates into a 19:9 aspect ratio and also features a notch on the display. The Honor 10 runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset with an octa-core processor. The flagship chipset is coupled with 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage which is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. The fingerprint reader like expected is not embedded inside the display, instead, it is an invisible ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that can also detect a wet finger. It is also front-facing since it is housed inside the chin of the smartphone.

    Honor also claims that the Honor 10’s dual-camera setup has a lot of AI capabilities. The company is betting big on the device’s AI capabilities, which Honor is calling “AI 2.0.” According to Honor, AI 2.0 can detect dynamic pictures more accurately. The phone’s AI 2.0 can also process Prisma-like image effects twice as fast as the iPhone X.

    The Honor 10 is an impressive smartphone, at least on paper, and should give the OnePlus 6 a run for its money. The Honor 10 also has very impressive colour variants which can be a big differentiating factor in times when specifications of devices are so similar.

  • LG will Drop The Notch For The LG V35 ThinQ

    LG will Drop The Notch For The LG V35 ThinQ

    LG launched the G7 ThinQ on the 2nd of May. The smartphone hardly had anything surprising features as most of them were leaked much before it officially launched. After a few other OEMs, LG also embraced the infamous notch with G7 ThinQ. Now, it looks like the company will revert to the old design for its upcoming smartphone, the LG V35 ThinQ.

    The LG V35 ThinQ will be a follow-up to the V30, which was launched in India in December 2017. New renders of the LG V35 ThinQ reveal that LG might not be fond of the design of G7 ThinQ. The company will move back to a traditional design with uniform bezels all around the bezels. This could be a good news for people looking to buy an LG smartphone but, are not the biggest fans of the notch.

    Another reason for LG not going for notched display could be to differentiate the lineups. It is also rumoured that the V35 ThinQ will have an OLED panel like its predecessor. The G7 ThinQ has an LCD display and LG has talked up its brightness levels up until now. This means that LG does want differentiating factors between the two lineups and the notch could be a major factor.

    Must Read: Xiaomi Mi 7 Leak Reveals It Will Have An iPhone X Like Notch

    According to the leaks, the LG V35 ThinQ will have a 6 inch QHD+ OLED “FullVision” display. The device will have an 18:9 aspect ratio and an 80% screen-to-body ratio.

    Under the hood, the smartphone will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The onboard storage is expected to expandable via a microSD card. The one feature that could make its way to the V35 ThinQ from the G7 is the Google Assistant button. As the name of the smartphone suggests, the V35 will have a lot of emphasis on AI.

    The LG V30 was launched in August in 2017 but, the V35 ThinQ probably won’t follow the same pattern. The smartphone is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2018 as LG would want to launch new smartphones as and when required.

  • Moto Z3 Play With 18:9 Aspect Ratio Leaked In Live Images

    Moto Z3 Play With 18:9 Aspect Ratio Leaked In Live Images

    The Moto Z lineup of smartphones is known for its modularity. The first generation Moto Z was launched in June 2016 and since then, we have seen a few iterations of the modular smartphone. The Moto Z2 Force was recently launched in India and the 3rd generation of Moto Z devices are expected to be launched in 2018. The Moto Z3 Play has now been leaked in live images revealing the possible design and specifications of the upcoming device.

    According to the leaked images, the Moto Z3 Play will continue the design language followed by the Moto G6 lineup. The smartphone will have an 18:9 aspect ratio with thin bezels all-around. There are a small forehead and chin on the device but, no notch. This should be a good news for notch-haters looking to buy a Moto Z smartphone.

    The images also reveal that the Moto Z3 Play will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box which should not be a surprise. The Moto G6 and E5 lineup that was recently launched, also run the latest version of Android out of the box. Interestingly, the smartphone will have the May 1 security patch as well.

    The dual-camera setup sits on the back and considering the device will be compatible with current Moto Mods, it will have the same dimensions as previous Moto Z devices. Only the thickness of the device will be different. The fingerprint sensor, according to a few leaks, will be housed inside the power button.

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    Thanks to the 18:9 aspect ratio and thinner bezels, the device will have a 6-inch display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. The Moto Z3 Play is expected to run on the Snapdragon 636 chipset coupled with either 4GB RAM/32GB storage or 6GBRAM/64GB storage.

    So far, there are no details about the launch or pricing of the device. However, some sources claim that Motorola is planning to launch the Moto Z3 Play in June. Along with the Z3 Play, we expect Motorola to also unveil a few Moto Mods to go with the new smartphone.

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