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Author: Vipul Vij

  • Moto Z3 Play Renders Reveal Thin Bezels And Dual-Camera Setup

    Moto Z3 Play Renders Reveal Thin Bezels And Dual-Camera Setup

    The Moto Z lineup is known for its modularity and sleek design. But, so far, the Moto Z smartphones have sported the now archaic 16:9 aspect ratio. The 2018 iterations of the series will have a more modern design with thin bezels. The first in line to launch is the Moto Z3 Play and so far, we have seen quite a few leaks about it. Now, the 360º renders of the smartphone have been released online and they reveal a considerable design shift from the previous generations.

    Moto Z3 Play Design

    As the Z lineup’s USP is its modularity, the company cannot play much with the dimensions of the smartphone. This means that the Moto Z3 Play will more or less have the same measurements as its predecessors. However, that does not mean the design of the smartphone will remain stagnant. The new renders reveal thin bezels around the display and a tall 18:9 aspect ratio. This time around, it will also have a dual-camera setup which is a bit purported and the camera ring looks like the one found on the Moto X4.

    The Moto Z3 Play appears to have an all-glass design but, that has not been confirmed yet. Another major design change is related to the fingerprint sensor. Most of the times, smartphone makers move the fingerprint sensor to the back of the smartphone but, not in this case. As the Moto Z3 Play will be compatible with Moto Mods, it cannot have a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. Hence, it has now been moved to the right side of the smartphone.

    Moto Z3 Play Specs

    The Moto Z3 Play has a 6.1 inch IPS LCD display with 2160 x 1080 px 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core chipset with 3/4GB RAM and 32/63GB onboard flash storage. Additionally, one can increase the storage up to 128GB using a micro SD card. Similar to the Moto G6, the Z3 Play is expected have a forward facing fingerprint scanner which doubles as a one key navigation button.

    The smartphone has a dual camera setup with a 12MP and an 8MP sensor. Additionally, the device has a 5MP front-facing camera. The smartphone has a 3000 mAh battery, with support for TurboCharge via a USB type C port.

  • Moto G6 Plus With Dual Cameras And Thin Bezels Leaked Before Imminent Launch

    Moto G6 Plus With Dual Cameras And Thin Bezels Leaked Before Imminent Launch

    A year after its official launch, the Moto G5 Plus continues to be a solid offering from Lenovo Moto. The smartphone had one of the best of camera performances in its price point. However, this time around, the company will introduce a dual-camera setup, like the Moto G5s Plus. In the past couple of weeks, the Moto G6 series has been leaked a few times. Motorola is expected to launch the Moto G6, G6 Play and G6 Plus in the coming weeks in markets like India.

    Roland Quandt, a trusted leaker has posted multiple images of the marketing material of all the three phones. The image of the back of the Moto G6 Plus confirms that it will indeed have a design similar to the Moto X4 with a glass back and purported dual-camera setup. Along with that, the leaked images confirm that all the three smartphones will have thin bezels and 18:9 aspect ratio. The “Motorola” branding will replace “Moto” and the “M” logo at the back is expected to house a fingerprint sensor.

    Moto G6 Plus Specs

    The Moto G6 Plus will have a 5.93-inch 2160 x 1080p IPS LCD display with 2.5D curved tempered glass protection. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa-core chipset with up to 6GB RAM and 64GB storage.

    The phone has a 12 MP RGB sensor and a 5 MP telephoto lens on the back. The setup is expected to be different from what we have seen so far from Moto devices. The front-facing camera is a 16MP sensor with a front-facing LED flash.

    The smartphone will run on close to stock Android 8 Oreo OS. However, the Moto G6 Play which was spotted earlier had a ZUK UI on top of Android 8.0. So, it is very early to make any kind of assumption on the type of Android the smartphone might come with. However, it seems unlikely that Motorola will move to a custom skin considering the success it has had with stock OS.

  • iOS 11.3 Finally Lets You Choose Between Battery Health And Performance

    iOS 11.3 Finally Lets You Choose Between Battery Health And Performance

    In December 2017, a series of benchmark tests revealed that Apple was deliberately slowing down older iPhones. Apple then came out and cleared the air around what was the motive behind such a drastic decision. While many conspiracy theories believed that Apple did this to force people into buying new iPhones, the reality was something different. The new iOS 11.3 update now fixes this issue.

    However, Apple took full responsibility for its actions and promised to make amends. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc. conceded that a future iOS update will let people choose between peak performance and battery health. And now, the new iOS 11.3 update lets users do exactly that. With iOS 11.3, users can head to the battery settings to check the battery health of their iPhone and whether it has been slowed down via software or not.

    This was a necessary step for Apple and now gives a lot of control to the user. Some users would choose battery health in order to avoid replacing the old battery. However, there is a majority of people who’d rather use their iPhone to its full potential. The new feature, right now, is in its Beta mode.

    How to check battery health: Settings>Battery>Battery Health (Beta)

     

  • Huawei P20 Pro, P20 Will Soon Launch In India

    Huawei P20 Pro, P20 Will Soon Launch In India

    On the 27th of March, Huawei launched the P20 and P20 Pro at an event in Paris. At the launch, the company announced their global prices but, skipped the availability details in India. Now, the official website of Huawei India has listed a teaser of the Huawei P20 Pro. The teaser, however, doesn’t mention any date of launch or pricing details.

    It looks like Huawei will host a separate event in India to launch its marquee smartphones for 2018. For a price sensitive market like India, it will be interesting to see how Huawei prices their smartphones. The Huawei P20 Pro’s official price is EUR 900, which translates to about Rs 72000.

    The Huawei P20 Pro is the first-ever Android smartphone to have a triple-camera setup on the back. The three sensors are used for zooming in, taking bokeh shots and the monochrome sensor helps in better colour reproduction. The Huawei P20, on the other hand, has a dual-camera setup but, identical design to the Pro model.

    Both the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro also sport a notch. At the event, Huawei boasted about the fact that it has a smaller notch than the iPhone X. While we have criticised companies for blatantly copying the notch but, not getting rid of the chin, a recent Carl Pei interview has given us better insight on the subject. Interestingly, Huawei decided to take advantage of the necessary chin and housed a fingerprint sensor on the front.

    Huawei P20 Overview

    The device has a 5.84 inch FHD+ 2244 x 1080 px LTPS IPS LCD display with 423 ppi.

    Under the hood, the device has a HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Additionally, the storage is expandable using a micro SD card (up to 256GB).

    The phone has an AI-powered dual Leica camera setup, with a 12MP wide angle lens and a 20MP secondary sensor with an f/1.6 aperture on both the lenses. The device has 1.55 microns pixel size, which is bigger than the 1.4-micron pixel lens found on the Galaxy S9.

    The phone has a 24MP front-facing camera with 3D facial enhancement, to improve the selfie-taking experience.

    Huawei P20 Pro Overview

    The Huawei P20 Pro has a 6.1 inch RGBW full-colour OLED display with a 2244 x 1080 px resolution.

    Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, a 2.2GHz octa-core processor along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Powering the smartphone is a 4000 mAh battery with support for SuperCharge, a proprietary fast charging technology. Interestingly, the Huawei P20 Pro also has an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.

    The Huawei P20 Pro 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.

  • Google Home Smart Speakers To Launch In India In April

    Google Home Smart Speakers To Launch In India In April

    The smart speakers industry has been thriving globally for a couple of years now. The Apple HomePod has recently joined the Amazon’s Echo lineup and Google’s Home speakers. In India, however, the only notable smart speakers available are the Amazon Echo speakers and the recently launched Eufy Genie. That is about to change, as Google will launch its Home smart speakers in India some time in April.

    A new report claims that Reddington India has apparently communicated with its retailers about the scheduled launch. Right now, Google has three smart speakers in its Home lineup.], the Google Home Mini, Home and Home Max. In India, however, the company will to launch just the Home Mini and Home.

    The Google Home Mini, launched as a competitor to the Amazon Echo Dot will launched at under Rs 5000. The smart home craze is still at a very nascent stage in India so, it will be interesting to see the battle between Google and Amazon here.

    google home 3

    Of course, the Google Assistant powers the Home speakers. The smart speakers will be able to play songs, set reminders and call people with just a voice command. If users have smart products installed, the speakers will be able to control those as well. The Google Home smart speakers are expected to be optimised with local Indian languages, just like its AI assistant is.

    The pricing here will play a huge part in consumers choosing the Google Home speakers over the Amazon Echo lineup. More details will follow.

  • OnePlus CEO Confirms The Presence Of A Notch On The OnePlus 6

    OnePlus CEO Confirms The Presence Of A Notch On The OnePlus 6

    The OnePlus 6 is the next big smartphone launch that we are all waiting for. Considering the company’s portfolio, the OnePlus 6 will have top of the line specifications with an industry-inspired design. So, the device will have a glass back, 19:9 aspect ratio display, and a notch. As a recent leak confirmed that, the phone will have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

    Recently, there has been a collective outcry over the increasing trend of copying the iPhone X. Hence, OnePlus reached out to The Verge to clarify a few things. Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus told The Verge that the OnePlus 6 will indeed have a display notch. However, it has a purpose, which is not similar to the iPhone X’s notch.

    Another criticism of Android smartphone makers has been the presence of a chin, despite keeping a notch. Carl Pei explained that the only reason the iPhone X doesn’t have a chin is that it has a curved display. At the bottom of each display is a ribbon for connecting it to the device’s logic board, which means a thin chin becomes necessary. Apple decided to curb that with a flexible OLED, which, even though is a great solution, it is also an expensive one.

    OnePlus 6
    OnePlus 6 Leaked Image

    Another interesting piece of information shared by Carl was about the design of the smartphone. Apparently, it won’t look similar to the new OPPO phone, which is great. The OnePlus 6 will launch sooner than its expected June date and will have a 90% screen-to-body ratio.

    OnePlus 6 Specs

    The OnePlus 6 will have a 6.28 inch Optic OLED display with 2280 x 1080 px resolution.  The notch will house the earpiece, front camera, and other sensors. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of a much more advanced facial recognition technology which will require extra sensors. In such a case, not a lot of people should have an issue with the notch. Considering OnePlus’s previous devices, the OnePlus 6 will have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection on both the sides.

    Carl Pei tweeted this after The Verge published their story. However, that did not bode well with many OnePlus fans and he, later on, deleted the tweet. It appears that not everyone is ready to love the notch yet.

    Under the hood, the device will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Going by the previous leak, there might be a model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage as well. Additionally, there will be no support for SD card.

    OnePlus 6

    The device will have a dual camera setup with a 16MP sensor and a 20MP low light sensor with an f/1.7 aperture on both lenses. For the front-facing camera, the device will have a 20MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture with support for Face Unlock.

    The OnePlus 6 will run on Android 8.1 Oreo with custom OxygenOS on top. The device might also support gesture-based navigation similar to the iPhone X. Finally, the smartphone will have a 3450 mAh Li-ion battery with Dash Charging and possibly, wireless charging capabilities as well.

  • Apple iPhone X (Product) RED Looks Stunning And Could Launch Soon

    Apple iPhone X (Product) RED Looks Stunning And Could Launch Soon

    Apple launched the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus (Product) RED variants in March 2017. This meant that many expected an iPhone X (Product) RED launch at the Apple Keynote on March 27th. However, that did not happen and instead, it launched 9.7 inch iPad. But, it is still possible for Apple to launch a red-coloured iPhone X and a new render imagines what it might look like.

    Steve H, a renowned leaker tweeted that an unfamiliar source says Apple will launch the iPhone X (Product) RED. He has, however, conceded that it is not certain. The uncertainties aside, the renders of the iPhone X look stunning and it could be a great addition to the iPhone X lineup. Apple’s WWDC 2018 conference will commence in June, and will mostly concentrate on the software side of Apple.

    Again, Apple did not launch the iPhone 7 (Product) RED at a separate event. This means that a launch of the iPhone X (Product) RED could happen anytime soon if Apple has planned it. A few days ago, a leak suggested that Apple was working on a Blush Gold variant of the iPhone X. In fact, it went as far to say that it is in (Product)ion already.

    A lot of smartphone maker off late have launched a “Special Variant” of their popular smartphones. Interestingly, Apple kind of started the trend with the iPhone 7 (Product) RED launch. Subsequently, the OnePlus 5T, Mi A1 and Honor 7X were launched in the special red colour variant. However, it is fair to say that a red coloured iPhone X will gather much more fanfare than the rest.

    iPhone X Blush Gold

    If Apple does launch the iPhone X (Product) RED, it will contradict a few reports about the flagship smartphone. However, launching a new colour variant means the company still believes that the iPhone X can do even better than its current situation.

  • Huawei Freebuds Look A Lot Like Apple AirPods And Cost 159 Euros

    Huawei Freebuds Look A Lot Like Apple AirPods And Cost 159 Euros

    On the 27th of March, Huawei launched the P20 Pro, P20 and the Mate RS Porsche Design. While the P20 Pro and Mate RS sport a triple-camera setup, the P20 has impressive specs as well. But, the company also announced a new accessory that looks curiously similar to an Apple product. Huawei has launched the Freebuds, a pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds at a price of EUR 159.

    Interestingly, the new Freebuds look very similar to the Apple AirPods that retail for US$ 159 in the US. Similar to the AirPods, the Freebuds also retail with a carrying/charging case. However, the Freebuds are available in Black and White colour options. However, the company has deviated from Apple when it comes to the implementation of the carrying case. Unlike the vertical orientation of the AirPods, the Freebuds lay horizontally in the tiny charging case.

    The Freebuds one-up the AirPods in the battery department. Huawei claims the earbuds have a battery life of up to 10 hours, while the AirPods only last 5 hours on a single charge. The Freebuds will work nicely with the Huawei P20 series, however, it’ll be interesting to see the ease of usability of the earbuds when compared with the AirPods.

    The AirPods have the W1 chip, which means they can be instantly paired with an Apple device by just flipping open the charging case. Unlike regular Bluetooth earbuds, there isn’t painstakingly long pairing process. Whether the Freebuds will have features, only time and testing will tell.

    Huawei has launchd an updated pair of Active Noise Canceling Earphones 3. The third sound accessory is a new DAC Headphone Amplifier.

  • Facebook Won’t Unveil Its Smart Speaker Amid Data Leak Controversy

    Facebook Won’t Unveil Its Smart Speaker Amid Data Leak Controversy

    Facebook was going to unveil its smart speaker at its biggest developer conference in May this year. However, after the recent public outrage, the company has decided not to reveal any product right now. The report claims that Facebook will carefully examine the speakers and make sure it doesn’t violate any data privacy rules.

    Recently, Facebook got pulled into a data leak scandal along with a British analytics firm for unlawfully sharing personal user data. Which in turn could have played a huge role in the US Presidential Elections. The controversy has sparked off a huge debate about social media and Facebook is at the helm of it. It makes sense for Facebook to not unveil a new product line at the point, as it may not be met with a lot of open minds and will be heavily scrutinised, irrespective of how secure it might be.

    Amazon Echo Show

    The report says:

    Facebook’s hardware products are undergoing a deeper review to ensure that they make the right trade-offs regarding user data.

    Even though the smart speaker was not going to be available for purchase before fall, it was planning to unveil the speaker in May. However, the company has now decided to lay off from any announcement until the public outrage cools off.

    It is already a bit late in the smart speaker game, and delaying it further will not help its case. However, looking at the current situation and the kind of situation it is in, the decision might be essential, if not correct. Ever since the controversy, Facebook has lost over US$ 60 billion in market cap and many people have decided to delete their Facebook accounts. However, considering Facebook has an active monthly user base of 2.2 billion people, losing a few here and there won’t have a huge impact.

    Amazon Echo Spot

    The smart speaker will go by the moniker of Portal. A previous report claims that it would have a 13 to 15 inch display. The speaker will respond to voice commands and use facial recognition technology. This is something the company has been taking very seriously off-late. WIth voice and facial recognition, it can provide a personalized experience to different people in the house.

    The Portal could also be a part of Facebook’s plan to become the largest video streaming service. With a huge display and the ease of voice commands, the Portal could become a primary source of video consumption. That, along with its own video streaming service could be a good combination. You could read everything about its new streaming service, Watch here.

  • Apple Launches 9.7 Inch iPad With Apple Pencil In India At Rs. 28000

    Apple Launches 9.7 Inch iPad With Apple Pencil In India At Rs. 28000

    27th March has been an eventful day for the tech industry. Companies like Xiaomi and Huawei held grand launch events to launch their new flagship devices while Apple quietly introduced a significant upgrade in its iPad lineup. The Cupertino-based tech giant held a keynote in Chicago to launch the new 9.7 inch iPad with support for Apple Pencil. The new iPad will hit the Indian shores sometime in April. The 9.7 inch iPad WiFi-only model will retail for Rs 28000 in India and start shipping some time in April. The cellular variant, on the other hand, will cost Rs 38,600. The Apple Pencil will retail separately for Rs 7600.

    The new iPad has a 9.7 inch LED-backlit IPS LCD Retina display with a 2048 x 1536 resolution. The design of the iPad is reminiscent of every other iPad. It has the Home Button/Touch ID housed in the bottom bezel. The tablet will be available in Space Gray, Silver and Gold colour variants.

    Powering the iPad is Apple’s own A10 Fusion chipset. This is not the latest chipset from Apple and was first introduced in the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. While Apple’s keynote focused on the iPad’s educational benefits, it also has a few interesting AR features. Froggipedia is an app that lets students dissect a frog using the Apple Pencil.

    While iOS 11 has not had the greatest of starts, it has been well-received on the iPads at least. Just like every new iOS product, the new 9.7 inch iPad will also run the latest iOS 11 version. The tablet will also get software support for many years and won’t be out-of-date anytime soon.

    The new iPad also has an 8MP primary camera with f/2.4 aperture. It records 1080P videos at 30fps and 720P videos at 120fps. The 1.2MP front-facing camera records 720P videos and has an f/2.2 aperture.

    The tablet industry, so far, has been dominated by Apple and the dwindling popularity of Android tablets is an apt evidence of that. However, globally, the iPads have a great competition from Chromebooks, which are very affordable and offer something different than an entry-level iPad.

  • Huawei P20 Pro Officially Launched At 899 Euros

    Huawei P20 Pro Officially Launched At 899 Euros

    After months of constant leaks, Huawei has launched its flagship device for early-2018, the Huawei P20 Pro. Up until a few weeks ago, there doubts over what moniker this phone will carry, many believing that the P10 successor will be the P11. However, at the Paris event, all the doubts have been put to rest. The Huawei P20 Pro will start retailing at a price of 900 Euros. There is no word on the pricing and availability of the smartphone in India, as of now.

    Two of the most striking features of the Huawei P20 Pro lay on the front and back. The front of the smartphone houses a very iPhone X-esque notch which houses the earpiece, sensors and a front camera. That being said, the device also has a front-facing fingerprint sensor. Unlike the P20 Pro, the iPhone X has nearly zero bezels on the other three sides of the device. The fingerprint sensor also doubles up as a single navigation button if you don’t like on-screen navigation buttons.

    The iPhone X reminiscence doesn’t end there, as the P20 Pro has a vertically place camera setup, much like the iPhone X. However, where it differentiates is the hardware and implementation of the camera setup. It is the first ever smartphone with a triple-camera setup on the back.

    The Huawei P20 Pro has a 6.1 inch RGBW full-colour OLED display with a 2244 x 1080 px resolution.

    Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, a 2.2GHz octa-core processor along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Powering the smartphone is a 4000 mAh battery with support for SuperCharge, a proprietary fast charging technology. Interestingly, the Huawei P20 Pro also has an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.

    In an appreciable move, the P20 Pro will run on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The caveat here is that EMUI 8 will be on top of the Android Oreo, which means no stock Android OS experience. Then again, Huawei has never launched stock OS smartphones.

    In the optics department is where this smartphone will grab all the headlines. The Huawei P20 Pro 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.

    On the front of the smartphone is a 24MP sensor. Apart from the selfies, this camera will also be responsible for Face Unlock, a feature that has become increasingly common with Android devices. The front-facing camera also has a new 3D Portrait Lighting feature, which sounds very similar to Apple iPhone X’s Portrait Lighting effect.

  • Watch The Huawei P20 Pro Launch Event Live Here

    Watch The Huawei P20 Pro Launch Event Live Here

    Huawei is poised to launch its flagship smartphone for early-2018, the Huawei P20 Pro at an event in Paris today. Along with that, the Huawei P20 and P20 Lite will also be launched. Interestingly, the Huawei P20 Lite has already been on sale in a few markets although, it is going to be officially launched today.

    The Huawei P20 Pro will be the first smartphone to have a triple camera setup on the back while the other two devices will have a dual-camera setup. All the three smartphones will have an iPhone X-style notch. So far, the renders have revealed a notch and a front-facing fingerprint sensor for the P20 Pro and P20. This means that despite the notch, the smartphone will not have minimal bezels around the display, like the iPhone X.

    Read all the news about the Huawei P20 here.

    Read all the news about the Huawei P20 here.

    Read all the news about the Huawei P20 Lite here.

    The event starts in Paris at 3 PM CEST, which translates to 6:30 PM IST.

    Watch the live event on Facebook here:

    https://www.facebook.com/huaweimobile/videos/1746463515399984/

    Watch the live event on YouTube here:

    [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmyVH15r1lA[/embedyt]

  • Five Netflix Originals To Binge Watch

    Five Netflix Originals To Binge Watch

    Weekend plans, for a lot of people, revolve around what’s new on Netflix. Right from Sci-Fi to Standup Comedy, the video streaming service has some of the best content available. So, we have listed the top 5 Netflix Originals you need to binge-watch this week.

    Ricky Gervais: Humanity

    Cast: Ricky Gervais

    Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes

    If you love standup comedy and don’t get offended very easily, then the new Ricky Gervais Netflix special is a treat to watch. The 1 hour 18 minutes long standup special takes a dig at everyone from the society to some famed celebrities. While some people had doubts because of the effect of a seven-year hiatus, Gervais, in his typical snarky style, addresses that, too.

    The last few minutes see Gervais narrate a personal story with a brilliant ending. A fan of Brit humour or not, this special from Ricky Gervais is something special!

    Jessica Jones

    Cast: Krysten Ritter, Rachael Taylor, Janet McTeer, Eka Darville

    No. Of Episodes: 13

    Marvel has been killing it in the cinema business. Marvel and Netflix have struck up a great partnership as well in the TV sphere. What started with Daredevil and crumbled a bit with The Defenders, Jessica Jones season 2 revives it. The second season follows the dark and sarcastic Jessica Jones in the aftermath of Killgrave’s death. All this while, she also deals with now being a superhero, constantly defying the fact that she isn’t one.

    The rise in popularity of ‘special people’ plays an important part in the narrative as well. Patsy Walker, this season, has a great character arc which takes an unexpected turn during the fag end of the season. With 13 episodes, this season is the perfect binge-watching material this weekend!

    Altered Carbon

    Cast: Joel Kinnaman, Martha Higareda, Dichen Lachman, James Purefoy

    No. Of Episodes: 10

    A TV series that so far, has divided many opinions. Altered Carbon is a cyberpunk TV series that isn’t for everyone. While the show looks extremely beautiful and the dystopian world is almost believable, the show has a few shortcomings. The series, at its core, is a murder investigation with AI, replaceable human sleeves and some over-the-top characters.

    However, beyond the spectacular, the human emotions and especially the connection between key characters are lost. That being said, Altered Carbon is worth a shot thanks to its visuals and the representation of a mindboggling dystopian world.

    The Confession Tapes

    No. Of Episodes: 7

    Although an old show, The Confession Tapes is a chilling docuseries about people coerced into confessing a crime. The series breaks down six cases in the US where specially trained police officers allegedly influenced innocent people into confessing crimes they did not commit.

    From a mother believing she killed her daughter to a man committing to having drowned his own kids, the series sheds light on the gruesome process of interrogation in the US. While there are a couple of episodes that show the stone cold coercion in confession, a few episodes really leave you questioning the suspect and whether they actually committed the crime or were fed some lies.

    The Punisher

    Cast: Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ben Barnes, Amber Rose Revah

    No. Of Episodes: 13

    The second season of Daredevil showed us to what extent Wilson Fisk will go to attain his goal. But, it also showed us a glimpse of a very unusual bromance between Daredevil and the Punisher. The character of Frank Castle/Punisher was well-received in Daredevil Season 2 which pushed Netflix into giving the character its own standalone series.

    Jon Bernthal plays The Punisher and completely owns it. A few minutes into the series and you can’t imagine someone else playing this manic character. The series falters in the middle and unlike Jessica Jones, the flashback episode barely solves its purpose. However, the last three episodes are worth the drop in the middle.

  • Nokia 1 Launched In India For Rs. 5499

    Nokia 1 Launched In India For Rs. 5499

    At the Mobile World Congress 2018, HMD Global unveiled a plethora of smartphones. Right from the infamous “Banana Phone” from The Matrix to the Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus. However, the Nokia 1, an Android Go running smartphone was also an important announcement. It has now been launched in India at a price of Rs 5499. In fact, the Nokia 1 will only be available via offline outlets from the 28th of March.

    Google introduced Android Go back in early-December 2017 tailor-made for devices with 1GB of RAM. The company said the idea behind Android Go is to create a version of Android software which is designed to run better on phones with either 512MB or 1GB of RAM.

    Google has claimed that Android Go’s Oreo edition will be a variant of Android Oreo that a manufacturer can just set by ticking off a configuration flag. What this basically does is that it sets up the phone to use the “Go” versions of a handful of Google apps such as the main Google app, Google Assistant, Google Maps, Gmail, and others. Google claims that the smaller apps and slimmer OS can as much as halve the amount of storage that’s taken up by default on a new phone running default OS.

    Nokia 1 Specs

    The Nokia 1 has a 4.5 inch FWVGA display with an 854 x 480 px resolution. The Xiaomi Redmi 5A retails in India for Rs 5999 and has a 5 inch 1280 x 720 px resolution.

    Redmi 5A

    Under the hood, the Nokia 1 has the MediaTek MT6737M chipset with a 1GHz quad-core processor. This is coupled with 1GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 8GB of onboard storage. There is nothing to write home about its camera as well. The Nokia 1 has a 5MP primary camera with an LED flash. On the front is a 2MP camera. However, the Redmi 5A offers 13MP primary camera and a 5MP front camera.

    Out of the box, the smartphone will run Android 8.1 Oreo-based Android Go operating system. Powering the smartphone will be a 2150 mAh battery. The company claims will deliver up to 9 hours of talk time and up to 15 days of standby time.

  • OnePlus 6 Could Launch Sooner Than Expected

    OnePlus 6 Could Launch Sooner Than Expected

    So far, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the most exciting Snapdragon 845-powered devices on the market right now. On the 27th of March, the Mi MIX 2s will join that list and in a couple of months, the OnePlus 6 will launch. While many have predicted the OnePlus 6 to launch in June 2018, things might be a bit different. The OnePlus 5T has gone out of stock in the US, similar to what happened with the OnePlus 5 before the 5T launch.

    This means that OnePlus can, realistically, now buy only the 6, when it’s launched. OnePlus being a young company only makes one smartphone at a time. This means that the launch of the OnePlus 6 is nigh, and could happen sooner than expected. The new iteration in the OnePlus story could be a huge departure in terms of design and build quality from the previous device.

    OPPO R15

    If history is anything to go by, the OnePlus 6 could look very similar to the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. This means that the 6 could have a glass back, like the OnePlus X and an iPhone X-like notch. While we have seen a lot of iPhone X copycats so far, the OnePlus 6 could house TrueDepth-like sensors for an advanced facial recognition system. If not, then the criticism will be directed at the 6, just like the OnePlus 5.

    OnePlus 6 Specs
    • 6.28 inch Optic AMOLED display
    • 2260 x 1080 px resolution, 19:9 aspect ratio
    • Snapdragon 845 chipset
    • 6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB/256GB storage
    • 16MP f/1.7 + 20MP f/1.7
    • 20MP front facing camera
    • Face Unlock
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