Author: Vivek Umashankar

Top Tech: Bluetooth Headphones Under Rs 2000

Looking for a great pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones under Rs 2000? Here are the top 5 Bluetooth wireless headphones, which are priced less than Rs 2000. The prices of these headphones are extremely volatile, so be sure to check out as soon as possible.

Sound One BT 06

These pair of Bluetooth headphones retail for Rs 1990 and has a sturdy plastic design, which makes them very light in weight. The headphones are available in four different colours and these are collapsible which makes them travel-friendly. They take around 1.5 hours to charge completely and offers a music playback of 5+ hours on a single charge. These headphones have Bluetooth 4.0, which is a bit disappointing. These Bluetooth headphones have a micro SD card slot and FM Radio function, which sets them apart from the competition. However, these headphones are slightly smaller for larger heads.

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Portronics Muffs

TheseBluetooth headphones retail for Rs 1359, which also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. These headphones come with Bluetooth 4.1, which gives them a slightly better connectivity and better range. The battery can last up to 9 hours on a single charge because of the low energy Bluetooth. These headphones can also be used with an auxiliary port, which does not require any power. The headphones have a really soft padding, which allows the user to wear these headphones for long periods of time. These headphones also have noise reduction and echo-cancellation, which gives an upper hand over the competition.

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Boat Rockerz 430

These are trendy looking colourful pair of Bluetooth headphones, which retails for Rs 1999. These headphones are extremely comfortable and great looks. These headphones come with Bluetooth 4.1 with 40mm dynamic driver, which gives a good amount of sound and a good amount of range. The headphones have active echo-cancellation. However, the headband is made using polyurethane, which does not make these headphones comfortable for extended periods of time.

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ZAKK Blaze

The prices of these Bluetooth headphones have been brought down to Rs 1999 especially for team iGyaan for a limited period of time. The headphones produce a good amount of sound and a good amount of base and extremely comfortable to wear for longer periods of time. The earcups and really soft and the headband also has a softer cushioning. These headphones are made entirely out of brushed metal with RGB style LED lights. These are extremely premium headphones available for a bargain price with a massive 20 hours battery backup.

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Tantra Groove Bluetooth Headphones

These are behind the neckband style Bluetooth headphones, which retail for Rs 1,999. These are surprisingly light and also have a good amount of base. The headphones have a 450 mAh battery with a music playback time of 18 hours or 25 hours of hands-free talk time, as these headphones have an inbuilt microphone. These are extremely comfortable to wear for longer periods of time and a user can control music playback on the headphones itself. These headphones offer noise and echo cancellation and the sound quality is quite impressive for the kind of headphones they are.

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April 17, 2018
Apple WatchOS Might Support Third Party Watch Faces In The Future

Apple Watch is one of the most successful smartwatches with a market share of 21%. Apple WatchOS has been appreciated for a lot of features like, easy to navigate UI, battery life and design. However, just like iPhones, Apple has a control over the design elements of the smartwatch. This means, only Apple can develop new Watch Faces. This might change soon, as, according to a new leak, the Apple WatchOS might soon support third-party Watch Faces has been hinted in the source code of the WatchOS 4.3.1.

The line of code leaked from the latest version of watchOS has a statement ‘This is where the 3rd party face config bundle generation would happen’, which means, Apple could finally enable to developers to create Watch Faces using the WatchOS Kit. However, as of now, the feature has not been enabled on the current version of the watchOS and the company might announce this feature at the Apple World Wide Developer’s Conference 2018.

Considering the number of developers that watchOS has, Apple Watch could get a whole array of watch faces.

April 16, 2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium

Sony has officially launched the Xperia XZ2 Premium, which the first dual camera smartphone from the company. The smartphone also boasts a 5.8 inch 4K display with HDR support. The smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is also the first smartphone to offer ISO 51200 sensitivity.

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April 16, 2018
Xiaomi Mi A2

Xiaomi Mi A2 is expected to launch in India in the upcoming weeks. This will be a successor to the Xiaomi Mi A1, which was the first smartphone from Xiaomi with stock Android and Android One branding. The smartphone is expected to have a 5.99 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD display, running on the Snapdragon 626/660 Octa-core chipset with 4 and 6GB RAM options.

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April 16, 2018
Xiaomi Mi 6X To Launch On April 25th

Xiaomi is hosting a launch event at the Wuhan University, China on the 25th of April. A new teaser released by the company on its Weibo account has confirmed that it will indeed launch the Xiaomi Mi 6X.

According to the teaser, the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be available in a blue colour variant with a full metal unibody design and an iPhone X style dual camera setup. The back of the smartphone looks very similar to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. While the front of the smartphone is not visible in the teaser, it is fair to assume that it will also look identical to the Redmi Note 5 Pro with an 18:9 aspect ratio.

It has also been reported that the Mi A1 has been discontinued in India. This means that the company has plans of launching a successor, and the Mi 6X could well be that successor. In India, the Mi 6X is expected to launch as the Xiaomi Mi A1 (2018) or the Mi A2 running stock Android OS.

Xiaomi Mi 6X Poster

According to the teaser image, the Xiaomi Mi 6x will have a 20MP primary camera and a 20MP front-facing camera. The smartphone has a rear-facing fingerprint scanner, like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Unlike the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the Xiaomi Mi 6X/A2 will have a USB type C port for charging and data syncing. The Phone might also support fast charging.

According to a recent TENAA listing, the Xiaomi Mi 6X has a 5.99 inch IPS LCD 2160 x 1080 px display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device has a 2.2 GHz Octa-core chipset, which could be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626/660 chipset. Additionally, the device has either 4/6GB RAM with 64/128GB onboard storage.

The device has a dual 20MP and a 12MP sensor. However, the exact implementation of this dual camera setup is yet to be known. For the front-facing camera, the smartphone uses a 20MP sensor, like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Additionally, the front-facing camera is likely to support Face Unlock. Lastly, the phone has a 2910 mAh battery.

April 16, 2018
Moto G6 Plus Running On The Snapdragon 660 Chipset Listed On GeekBench

The Motorola G6 series of smartphones are expected to launch in São Paulo, Brazil on the 19th of April. There has been a lot of news and rumours regarding the design, display, and the chipset used on these devices. However, according to a listing found on the latest Geekbench, the Moto G6 Plus is running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, which contradicts with previous leaks that stated the G6 Plus will be running on the Snapdragon 630 chipset.

This looks like a typo, as the Moto G6 Plus was reported to be running on the Snapdragon 630 Octa-core chipset. The single core and multi-core points scored by the smartphone are nowhere near the scored of the Snapdragon 660 chipset. The Nokia 7 Plus, which runs on the Snapdragon 660 chipset scores 1640 points on a single core and 5827 points on multi-core performance. Whereas the Moto G6 Plus has scored 866 points on a single core and 4123 points on a multicore performance. To bring in more context, the Moto X4 running on the Snapdragon 630 chipset has scored 875 points on a single core and 4177 points on multicore performance. This almost confirms that the Moto G6 Plus will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor.

Left To Right: Nokia 7 Plus and Moto X4 running on the Snapdragon 660 and 630 chipsets, respectively.

According to an earlier report, 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 4GB and 6GB RAM options.

The phone will have a 12MP RGB sensor and a 5MP 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.

April 16, 2018
Moto G6 Leaked In Live Images Before April 19th Launch

Motorola’s G series of smartphones are some of the most anticipated budget smartphones in India. The Moto G5 Plus, launched in early-2017 still has one of the best camera performances for a budget Android device. Now, Lenovo-owned Motorola looks all set to launch the new Moto G6 series on the 19th of April at an event in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Right before the launch, new images of the Moto G6 have leaked, yet again revealing the possible design of the smartphone.

According to the leaked image, the Moto G6 will have an all-glass design, similar to the Moto X4. With this device, Motorola is moving away from the metal unibody design to offer a more premium build. The smartphone has an 18:9 aspect ratio display with FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px panel and a 5.7 inch screen size.

According to a previous leak, the phone will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa-core chipset with 3 and 4GB RAM options. The phone will have a dual camera setup with a 12MP RGB sensor and a 5MP depth sensor and an 8MP front-facing camera.

The Moto G6 has a forward-facing fingerprint sensor, located below the Motorola branding, which might double as a one key navigation button. As of now, there is no information on pricing of these smartphones. However, considering Motorola’s pricing pattern so far, these smartphones in India will cost between Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000.

April 14, 2018
Google Testing Self Destructing Email For Gmail

Google is revamping the web version of its popular email service, Gmail. The company might showcase new Gmail features at the Google I/O 2018, which will commence on the 8th of May. According to a new leak, Google is also working on a new feature that will enable users to send emails which expire after a specified time, a Self Destructing Email.

According to leaked images, the confidential mode will work even with third-party email clients like ‘ProtonMail’. Before sending an email, users will be able to specify a time frame post which, the email will be deleted from the recipient’s inbox. The caveat here is that such email won’t be forwardable. However, the feature is still under development, as the option ‘Learn More’ currently redirects to a blank page.

Self Destructing Email Is Straight Out Of Spy Movies

According to the screenshot, one can set an expiry date for as long as 5 years. The user will also be able to set password requirement, where the recipient has to confirm their identity via a code/OTP sent to the recipient as a text message to access the email. The recipient will not be able to take a print out of this email or cannot copy/paste the content as well. However, the leaker was able to seize a screenshot of the email content.

As of now, there is no information about this feature being available to non-Gmail users. When a user sends an email using the confidential mode, the mail will look like any other email. However, when it expires the email will disappear from the inbox. Google has not mentioned end-to-end encryption anywhere, which means the company is most likely to stick with non-encrypted emails.

April 14, 2018
Huawei P20 Pro India Launch Teased By Huawei On Twitter

On the 27th of March, Huawei launched the Huawei P20 Pro and P20 at an event in Paris. The smartphones were subsequently listed on Huawei India’s official website but, there was no confirmation about their launch in India. Now, Huawei India has posted a teaser on Twitter which hints at the launch of the Huawei P20 Pro and P20 in India.

Is it a phone? Is it a DSLR? It is the best of both worlds! #SeeMooore #HuaweiP20 pic.twitter.com/GfrZATMstB

— Huawei India (@HuaweiIndia) April 13, 2018

The Huawei P20 has a starting price of 649 Euros (Rs 52000 approx.) while the P20 Pro costs 899 Euros (Rs 72000). In India, however, the smartphones are expected to be priced much more competitively. For reference, we expect the Huawei P20 Pro to be priced closer to the Samsung Galaxy S9.

Huawei P20 Pro: A Triple-Camera Flagship Like No Other

The Huawei P20 Pro, months before its official launch, started gaining attention for its possible camera implementation. The rumours were confirmed at the launch when the P20 Pro was unveiled with a triple-camera setup on the back. Moreover, the camera implementation is not just a gimmick and every sensor solves its purpose. The Huawei P20 Pro has a 3X optical zoom compared to the 2X zoom found in most smartphones.

The smartphone has a 6.1 inch OLED display with a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. Under the hood, the smartphone has the HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The P20 Pro also has a notch on the top portion of the display. However, Huawei has included an option for either enabling or disabling the notch via software which should please everyone on the “notch spectrum.”

Powering the smartphone is a 4000 mAh battery with SuperCharge technology. The smartphone, however, misses out on wireless charging despite its all-glass build. One more thing that is unique about the Huawei P20 and the P20 Pro is the design. Just like most of the flagship smartphone these devices have an all-glass design with a one of a kind Twilight finish, which makes the smartphone alter colour in different lighting condition.

April 14, 2018
Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera Launched In India For Rs 61,995

Canon has launched the new Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless camera in India for a price of Rs 61,995 including an EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens. This Canon EOS M50 supports native 4K video recording and HD videos with up to 120fps. The camera has a 24.1 MP sensor powered by a DIGIC 8 image sensor. The camera will be available across the country via online and offline stores.

Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India said:

India is an evolving market and so are the demands and expectations of the customers. Canon EOS M50 strengthens our commitment to the mirrorless segment. This product is a result of our ‘consumer-first’ approach.

The camera has a built-in electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots. Interestingly, the camera uses a Dual Pixel CMOS AF with up to 143 autofocus points and an ISO sensitivity of 51200. The camera has connectivity features like NFC and Wi-Fi for seamless data transfer with built-in Bluetooth to pair different accessories. The camera uses 5 axial image stabilisation to offer smoother 4K footages.

The Canon EOS M50 has a sRGB and Adobe RGB Colourspace with the highlight tone priority and Auto lighting optimisation. It also comes with different camera models Scene Intelligent Auto, Hybrid Auto, Creative Assist and Landscape. The Canon EOS M50 supports RAW + JPEG simultaneous recording as well. Finally, it has a 9 customisable buttons with 15 steps plus smooth pinch-to-zoom feature.
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April 13, 2018
Moto E5 Plus Specifications Leaked On GeekBench Benchmarking Platform

Motorola is expected to launch the Moto G6 series and the Moto E5 series of smartphones in an upcoming launch event on 19th of April in Brazil. Until now, we have seen a lot of rumours and speculations about the Moto G6, G6 Play, and the G6 Plus. And now, the Moto E5 Plus smartphone has been spotted on Geekbench, which commemorates some of the tech specifications of the device.

Moto E5 Plus Benchmarking Performance

According to the Geekbench benchmark listing, the Moto E5 Plus runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core chipset (msm8937) and has 3GB RAM. The smartphone has scored 653 points on the single core performance and 1835 points on the multi-core performance, running on Android 8 Oreo.

According to previous leaks, the Moto E5 Plus has a 5.8 inch display with taller 18:9 aspect ratio. However, unlike Moto G6 the resolution will be HD+ 1440 x 720px resolution screen. The smartphone will have 32GB and 64GB storage options, with a micro SD card slot for memory expansion. The smartphone will have a 16MP primary camera with an f/1.75 aperture and an 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. Finally, the smartphone will have a 5000 mAh sealed battery with Turbo Charging support.

April 13, 2018
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro Is A Smartphone Without Internet Connectivity

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro has been launched in South Korea for a price of 199,100 KWR (US$ 190). Irrespective of the price, brand or OS, most smartphones today have one thing in common, and that is the ability to connect to the internet. However, the new Galaxy J2 Pro has launched without this basic connectivity feature. Yes, this is the first modern smartphone, which cannot connect to the internet through 2G/3G/4G or Wi-Fi.

A Smartphone Without Smart Features

The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro is designed to restrict its users from accessing the internet. The smartphone is targeted at college students and senior citizens, who usually get distracted by the internet. Not being able to access the internet means one will not be able to install new apps or even update the software on the device. The phone comes with an offline dictionary, which will aid students to learn new definitions without connecting to the internet.

The internet addiction has become common these days, and Samsung appears to have taken it upon itself to fight this. Apparently, the Galaxy J2 Pro will help those who are constantly online to overcome the addiction. Unlike tablets, it does not even have a Wi-Fi connectivity option. As the phone has a micro USB port, one should be able to sideload applications and media files using a computer. Due to unavailability of the internet, this smartphone does not support features like GPS and Maps as well.

The phone has a 5 inch display with a 960×540 px display. The device runs on a 1.4 GHz Quad-core chipset with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB storage. Additionally, the smartphone also has an 8MP primary camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. However, without internet connectivity, the photos taken on this device are likely to remain on the smartphone’s storage itself.

April 13, 2018
Top 10 Cool Summer Tech Gadgets

Feeling the heat, are we? iGyaan is back with another edition of its Top Tech series and this time we have some cool products to help you beat the heat! Do note that the prices of all these products fluctuates a lot, and might go out of stock very soon for Summer tech.

USB Fridge

This is a nifty little gadget, which retails for Rs 1950. As the name suggests, this is a mini fridge which is powered by a USB port. One can either use a typical smartphone charger or even a power back to power this gadget. It can cool canned containers in less than one hour, which works well for soda, beer, or any drink in a tin can.

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USB Bladeless Fan

If you are looking for a children friendly fan, then check out the USB Bladeless Fan, which retails for Rs 999. This Summer tech comes with a built-in battery, which even works without a power source. It blows a good amount of air without producing any noise. The bladeless fan is available in series of colours, including Pink, Blue, and White.

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Boat Bluetooth Speaker

If you are looking for a compact Bluetooth speaker with water resistant certification, then check out the Boat Stone Bluetooth Speaker, which retails for Rs 1,999. The Summer tech speaker is made out of a solid rubber exterior, which makes it waterproof and shockproof. If you are looking for a poolside speaker, then consider this one. It can last up to 6 to 7 hours on a single charge with connectivity options like AUX port, Bluetooth 4, and a micro USB port.

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Electronic Drink Dispenser

This is one of the coolest gadgets, which retails for Rs 499. The electronic drink dispenser can dispense drinks without lifting the actual container, which prevents spilling. It is powered by two AA-sized batteries and can fit into any container with a submersible pump. This will help you to preserve the fizz, which is really convenient.

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Drink Chillers

This is a drink chiller, which cost Rs 969 for two units. Pop them in the freezer, once they are frozen the inside turns into a cooling mechanism, which will help you to chill your drink without diluting it. If you are looking to chill your bottled drink, then this is a nifty gadget, which will get the work done in less time.

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Solar Powered Ventilation Fan

If you are living in Delhi and commute using a car, the Rs 499 priced solar powered ventilation Fan is one of the must-have gadgets. This comes with a rubber seal gasket that will allow you to seal up the additional area around the window. Pop in this gadget to your window and the fan will automatically start up, this way your can does not get extra heated. The gadget is completely made out of plastic and very light in weight.

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Portable Shake Blender

This is a mobile shaker blender, powered by a battery, which retails for Rs 1389. This will help you to make those cool drinks and shakes. The product is designed as a fitness bottle, which allows the user to mix up their protein shake, wherever you are. It does have a tiny little container which will allow storing protein power separately. At the bottom, it has a really powerful motor, which is rechargeable with 16,000 rotation per minute.

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Spill Proof Mug

If you tend to spill your drinks accidentally, then the Spill Proof Mug priced at Rs 499 will come handy. This is an anti-spill insulated bottle, with sports style design. If you have cold coffee or cold drink on your table with a lot of electronics, then this one will definitely come in handy.

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Usha Mist Fan

This is mist fan with a compact form factor. This has a powerful fan with a good amount of air flow and a 320 ml bottle at the bottom. It is powered by two AA batteries and the mist is hand powered. One can use the mist even if the battery runs out. For Rs 499 a mist fan cannot get better than this.

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Portable Humidifier

If you stay in a place which gets extremely dry, then the portable humidifier priced at Rs 749 will come in handy. This will allow you to create a cool mist to cool up the immediate areas around you or even in a car. This is a USB powered accessories, which works well even with a power bank as a source. The Summer tech spray is quite instant and starts working as soon as you tap on the power button. Additionally, one can also add essential oils to add some flavour the mist.

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April 13, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini Running On Snapdragon 660 Chipset Spotted on AnTuTu

The Galaxy S9 and the S9 Plus are the current flagship smartphones from Samsung. There have been a lot of rumours and speculations about a smaller Galaxy S9 mini. In fact, a Samsung smartphone with model number SM-G8850 was recently listed on TENAA. And now, the smartphone (model number SM-G8850) with a different set of specifications has been listed on AnTuTu Benchmarking platform.

According to AnTuTu Benchmarking Platform listing, the Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The smartphone has an FHD+ 2220 x 1080 px resolution display (might be a Super AMOLED panel) with Android 8 Oreo OS. The device has scored a respectable 136383 points on the AnTuTu Benchmarking Platform, which is similar to the Nokia 7 Plus’s 138082 points. Compared to the previous leak this looks more like a mini version of a flagship smartphone. As according to the TENAA listing, the smartphone has a 2960 x 1440 px resolution screen, running on the Exynos 9810 chipset.

The Galaxy S9 Mini has the same 5.8 inch display as the Galaxy S9 with FHD+ display, instead of a QHD+ display. Additionally, the Galaxy S9 Mini might skip on the Iris Scanner, which will reduce the cost of manufacturing. Additionally, the Galaxy S9 mini might also miss out the wireless charging capability. The smartphone has an iPhone X style dual camera setup with a fingerprint scanner placed in the top middle portion of the smartphone.

If launched, the Galaxy S9 mini is expected to compete against the likes of the OnePlus 6, Honor 10and the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s, especially in large growing markets like India.

April 13, 2018
Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming Smartphone Leaked In Video

Xiaomi-backed Black Shark is expected to launch its first ever gaming smartphone the Black Shark in China on April 13th, 2018. Until now there were speculations and rumours about the build quality of the smartphone. A video of the alleged Xiaomi Black Shark has now been leaked, which reveals some of the design aspects of the smartphone.

According to video, the smartphone has a prominent bezel on the top and the bottom portion of the smartphone. And also, the bottom bezel has an embedded fingerprint sensor. Considering the icons, the smartphone is most likely to run on Xiaomi’s MIUI 9 based on Android 8 Oreo. However, there are chances that the phone might run on a completely different UI. The video also reveals an accessory box, which might include a Bluetooth powered gaming controller.

An earlier leak confirmed the design aspects of the Xiaomi Black Shark. The device does not look anything like a typical modern smartphone at all. In fact, the smartphone has a Samsung Galaxy S7 Active rugged-style built quality, which is expected to be made out of plastic. Additionally, the leaked image also reveals that the smartphone has a dual rear-camera setup with an LED flash. Up, on the top of the smartphone looks like add-on accessories, which should offer Nintendo Switch like joystick experience.

April 13, 2018