Author: Vivek Umashankar

What’s New In Wear OS Android P Developers Preview

Google recently released the first beta build of Android P for the Pixel smartphones. Similarly, the company has now released an Android P Wear OS developer preview for the Huawei Watch 2, as there is no official Google smartwatch. Here are the top five features from the latest Android P beta preview for Wear OS.

Dark Theme

This is one of the features, that was long due. As most of the smartwatches have an OLED display, a dedicated dark theme will increase the battery life of the device. This feature will also increase the visibility of the content in low light conditions, without straining user’s eyes.

Limited Background Activity

As smartwatches come with a smaller battery, running multiple applications in the background can drain up the juice quickly. With this feature, no application will run on background, except for watch face and settings. Additionally, the watch can run multiple applications in the background when it is charging.

Turn off radios when off body

Most of the smartwatches are capable of connecting to a smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. In fact, some of the high-end watches do support LTE for standalone functionality. Being connected to an external network will consume a lot of power. With this update, the watch will get disconnected from a network as soon as the user removes the watch from his wrist.

Wi-Fi will be off when Bluetooth is off

If the watch is not connected to a smartphone using Bluetooth, then it cannot connect to a wireless Wi-Fi network. However, the device can connect to a Wi-Fi network while charging, without being connected to a smartphone. This means, most of the software updates happen, when the watch is charging or when it connected to a charging station.

Restriction to non-SDK methods

This feature is applicable for Wear OS app developers. Starting with the Android P based Wear OS, the app developers have to use official SDK to create newer apps. This will help optimise and increase the compatibility across the smartwatches running on Wear OS.

March 29, 2018
Moto Z3 Play Design Leaked By Case Renders

Lately, we have seen many leaks and rumours about the Moto G6 and E5 series of smartphones. These devices have a glass unibody design with a dual rear-camera setup. And now, the Moto Z3 design has leaked via case renders. Additionally, the wallpaper has a date ‘June 8’ mentioned on the lock screen, which could be the actual launch date of the device.

The Moto Z3 Play looks almost similar to the Moto X4, and Moto G6 lineup. The smartphone has a glass back panel with a dual camera setup. Additionally, as this is a Z series smartphone, the phone has an option for connector pins for Moto MODs.

Moto Z2 Play

On the front, the smartphone has a narrow bezel display with 18:9 aspect ratio. However, unlike other flagship smartphones, Moto has incorporated a notch in its design, and maybe it is coming in 2019.

Considering the Moto Z2 Play specifications, the Moto Z3 Play is likely to have a 6 inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with 2160 x 1080 px resolution screen. Under the hood, the smartphone is likely to be powered by Qualcomm 630/660 chipset with 4GB RAM and 32/64GB internal storage. Additionally, we are most likely to see a micro SD slot for storage expansion.

The camera department is a tricky one, as Motorola has previously used RGB + Mono, RGB + Aide angle. Considering this as a mini-flagship smartphone, the device is likely to have an RGB + Wide angle or RGB + Telephoto. The device will run on Android 8 Oreo with at least 3000 mAh battery.

March 29, 2018
Top Free Video Streaming Services

Streaming services like HBO Go, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix offer a lot of exclusive content. However, a user has to pay a certain amount of money to access these services. Here are top three streaming services available, which offer a lot of content, without charging a rupee. However, as these are free services, these apps generate revenue using in-app advertisements.

YouTube

YouTube is our first choice. In most of the smartphones, the application comes pre-installed. The video streaming service has 1,300,000,000+ hours of content to watch, which gets bigger over the time. One can watch the content using YouTube and can also upload the content for the world. Considering our tech-related work, YouTube is a great platform to learn new things, watching movies or your favourite web series. The app is available for Android and iOS devices. Similarly, one can access this platform literally from any device with a browser and a decent internet connection.

Links:

Web

Android

iOS

Voot

Voot, the digital platform is a property of Viacom 18. A user can access the content by signing in to the application or can guest watch as well. The main application has two sections, Voot and Voot KIDS. Entering into the Voot section will offer trending shows and programmes. Based on the viewer’s interest, the recommendation list gets better. One can also lock restrict the general content access for your kids using a parental pin. Shows like Bigg Boss and Roadies are some of the exclusive content available on Voot.

Links:

Web

Android

iOS

Hotstar

If you are planning to stream live cricket or football match, then Hotstar is one of the platforms which does that for free. The app has a lot of western content and regional content as well. One can stream new movies, new television series from star network. Additionally, you can avail paid membership to access shows like Game of Thrones and Modern Family.

Links:

Web

Android

iOS

March 28, 2018
Nokia 7 Plus Could Launch On April 4th

Nokia officially launched the Nokia 1, Nokia 6 2018, Nokia 7 Plus, and the Nokia 8 Sirocco at Mobile World Congress 2018. The company recently launched the Nokia 1 in India for a price of Rs 5,499. And now, the company has sent a press-invite for a launch event, where the company is likely to launch the Nokia 6 2018 and Nokia 7 Plus. The press invitation comes with a quote ‘We welcome you to Explore. Express. Create. Reimagine’, which hints towards the dual camera found on the Nokia 7 Plus. Additionally, HMD Global might also launch the Nokia 8110 4G banana phone.

Nokia 6 2018 Specs

The Nokia 6 (2018) has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. Under the hood, the new iteration of Nokia 6 has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset, a 2.2GHz octa-core processor, the Adreno 508 GPU, 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. Additionally, the onboard storage can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card.

Powering the smartphone from Nokia is a 3000mAh battery that supports fast charging. The Nokia 6 (2018) runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

The back of the phone also houses a 16MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture along with a dual-tone LED flash. To the front of the smartphone is an 8MP with an f/2.0.

Nokia 7 Plus Specs

The Nokia 7 has a 5.2 inch IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. Nokia 7 Plus, on the other hand, has a 6 inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio hence, the “Plus” moniker. The Nokia 7 plus also features a dual-tone design thanks to a few gilded bits and pieces.

Under the hood, the 7 Plus has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. That is coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which will be expandable via microSD card.

On the back of the 7 Plus is a dual-camera setup powered by Zeiss optics. The primary wide-angle sensor is a 12MP camera with an f/1.75 aperture coupled with a 13MP telephoto lens with an f/2.6 aperture. Additionally, the telephoto lens will allow for bokeh shots which have now become very trendy. On the front is a 16MP fixed focus camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

March 28, 2018

Huawei P20 Pro Vs Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s

27th of March was one of the busiest days in the smartphone industry. Huawei and Xiaomi launched their flagship smartphones and Apple launched its most affordable iPad. Huawei in total launched three new smartphones. The P20, P20 Pro and the Mate RS Porsche Design. Similarly, Xiaomi launched its flagship Mi MIX 2s. These devices have top of the line specifications with premium build quality. The Huawei P20 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s are those devices, which offers the best camera, best design and best hardware without a premium price tag. However, the 899 Euros price tag of the P20 Pro is much more than the 3299 Yuan (423 Euros) price of the Mi MIX 2s.

The display is one of the most important parts of a smartphone. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s has a 5.99 inch IPS LCD screen with FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px resolution. Similarly, the Huawei P20 Pro has a 6.1 inch 2244 x 1080 px OLED display. The OLED display always has an advantage over an IPS LCD display in colour reproduction and offers higher contrast ratio. However, an OLED display is also known for the infamous pixel burn issue, which degrades the quality of the display.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with 6/8GB RAM, which will feature in most of the Android flagship smartphones of 2018. The chipset scores record-breaking benchmark scores and offers a great set of features with latest LTE standards and Bluetooth 5.0. On the other hand, the Huawei P20 Pro has a HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM. This is an in-house chipset from Huawei with a dedicated neural engine. When it comes to day to day usage, these chipsets will perform like a pro. However, some of the games might work better on a Qualcomm chipset powered Mi MIX 2s due to better optimisation.

The camera is one more department where these smartphones will excel. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s has a dual primary camera setup with a 12MP wide-angle and a 12MP telephoto lens. This camera has AI capabilities with features like bokeh mode, 4K video recording capability. The Huawei P20 Pro has a triple camera setup with a 40MP RGB, 20MP monochrome and an 8MP depth sensor. The smartphone offers 3x optical zoom, 4K video recording and super slow motion 960fps video recording. Due to larger pixel size, the smartphone can capture high-quality photos even in low lighting condition.

Specifications

	Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s	Huawei P20 Pro
Price	3,299 Yuan for 6GB RAM & 64GB storage (€ 424) 3,599 Yuan for 6GB RAM & 128GB storage (€ 462) 3,999 Yuan for 8GB RAM & 256GB storage (€ 514)	€ 899
Display	5 99 inch IPS LCD 2160 x 1080 px 18:9 Aspect Ratio	6.1 inch OLED 2244 x 1080 px 19:9 Aspect Ratio
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core 2.8 GHz	HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core 4 x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 4 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM	6GB 8GB	6GB
Storage	64GB 128GB 256GB	128GB
Primary Camera	12MP Wide-Angle Lens f/1.8 12MP Telephoto Lens f/2.4	40MP RGB f/1.8 8MP Telephoto Lens f/2.4 20MP Monochrome Lens f/1.6
Secondary Camera	5MP f/2.0	24MP f/2.0
OS	Android 8.1 Oreo MIUI 9.5	Android 8.1 Oreo EMUI 8.1
Battery	3400 mAh	4000 mAh
Additional Features	Wireless Charging Face Unlock Fingerprint Sensor	Face Unlock Fingerprint Sensor

March 28, 2018

Far Cry 5 Now Available For Xbox And PC

Ubisoft has officially launched the Far Cry 5 on the 27th of March 2018. The game will be available for Play Station, Xbox, and PC platforms at a starting price of US$ 59.99. Ubisoft has claimed that the game can render at a native 4K resolution on supported consoles.

For the first time in the series, the Far Cry 5 gameplay is set in the US. The game-play offers a complete freedom for the player to navigate anywhere between the map as a new junior deputy in Montana. Upon the arrival of the main character into the play, triggers violence in the city. The players have to different forces to form a resistance to fight the evil. The company has also released a trailer, which explains the gameplay. This game can run on Xbox One, Play Station 4 and Windows PC.

Hardware Requirements

The PC should be running on 64-bit Windows 7 or the latest OS, powered by the Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-6300chipset. The device should have the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD R9 270 GPU with an at least 2GB graphics card with 8GB RAM. With this hardware, one can play this game in low setting.

For the optimal gaming condition, one has to have a system with the Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or equivalent CPU. Importantly, it should have the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X with 4GB or more graphics memory. Similarly, if you planning for a 4K gaming, then the device should have the Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X CPU. Additionally, it should have the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI or AMD RX Vega 56 CFX GPU.

March 28, 2018
Apple Watch Series 4 Will Have A 15% Bigger Screen And A New Design

The smartwatch industry, much like tablets, is dominated by Apple. Google recently rebranded its smartwatch OS to Wear OS in a bid to revive it a bit. However, all of that might not come to any fruition as Apple plans a design overhaul for the upcoming Apple Watch. Apple has already launched three generations of the Apple Watch. However, all three generations look very similar. According to a new report, the Apple Watch Series 4 will have a new design with a 15% bigger screen.

Apple Watch Series 2 Nike Edition

The Apple Watch Series 4 will debut in September 2018, along with the new iPhones. According to KGI Securities’ Ming-Chi Kuo, the watch will have a newer design with a bigger screen and a longer lasting battery life. Additionally, the smartwatch will have additional health monitoring capabilities. The company is also working on a new display technology called micro-LED display. This display technology will consume less power by offering more pixels per inch.

The watch will be available in 38mm and 42mm screen sizes with minimal bezels. To cater to a bigger display, the watch will also have a bigger battery with extended battery life. The report also predicts that Apple will sell at least 30 million units of Apple Watch in 2018, which will go up to 50 million in the upcoming year.

March 28, 2018
Honor 7A Specifications Leaked Before Official Announcement

The Honor 7x and 9 Lite were the first set of smartphones launched in India, which introduced 18:9 aspect ratio display with a dual camera setup on a budget segment. When it comes to price to performance ratio, these devices are on top of their games. And now the company is set to launch a new affordable smartphone with a FullView 18:9 aspect ratio display. The Honor 7A is now officially listed on TENAA, as the company has sent out press invites for an April 2nd launch. Similarly, this device could land in India to compete against the Xiaomi Redmi 5.

Honor 7x

Considering the other entry-level offering from Honor, there are no radical changes in terms of design and aesthetics. The smartphone has a metal unibody design, with plastic antenna bands on top and bottom of the smartphone. Similarly, as we have seen on the Honor 7x and Honor 9 Lite, the device has a dual camera setup at the back. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the back of the smartphone, which is a typical position for most of the smartphones with an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Honor 7A Specs

The smartphone has a 5.7 inch 1440 x 720 px IPS LCD display with 2.5D curved glass protection. Under the hood, the device has an unknown 1.4 GHz Octa-core chipset with 2/3GB RAM and 16/32GB storage. Additionally, the storage is expandable up to 256GB with a micro SD card.

The smartphone has a typical Honor series dual camera setup, with a 13MP RGB sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The Honor 7A has an 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, which can record native 1080p videos @ 30fps. Additionally, the phone has a 3000 mAh Li-ion battery with a micro USB port for charging and data syncing.

The device runs on Android 8 Oreo with custom EMUI skin on the top. The phone also supports the latest Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n standards with Bluetooth 4.2.

March 28, 2018
Leica Sofort Camera Launched In India At Rs. 25000

Leica Camera, the German brand which is known for manufacturing high-end professional cameras have finally entered the Indian market. The company has partnered with Amazon India to launch three cameras at a price ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 90,000. The Leica V-Lux is priced at Rs 85,000 and the Leica D-Lux is priced at Rs 90,000. And the Leica Sofort 19106, 19107, 19108 range is priced at Rs 25,000. All these cameras have a standard 3-year warranty.

Leica V-Lux Specs

The Leica V-Lux is the costliest of series. This could be an ideal camera for every kind of photography. The camera has a variable aperture of f/2.4 to f/4.0 with 146 mm aspheric lens (ASHP). The camera supports latest wireless connectivity features like Wi-Fi and NFC. Additionally, the camera is remotely controllable using a smartphone or tablet with lag free screen mirroring. The camera also includes additional perks like 90 days free subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop and Lightroom.

Leica D-Lux Specs

The Leica D-Lux is a more compact mirrorless camera. The camera has a full metal unibody design with a large 4/3 inch sensor with a 12.8MP lens. Additionally, the camera offers native 4K video recording capability. Additionally, the company claims that the Leica D-Lux has one of the fastest lenses in its lineup. The camera has a variable aperture of f/1.7 to f/2.4 ASHP lens.

Leica Sofort Camera Specs

This is more of a casual camera from the company, aimed at habitual photographers. As this an affordable offering from the company, it does not feature fancy lens or even 4K recording. The camera offers wide-range of photographic features like Macro shots, Self-timer, Party and People and so on. The camera can double the amount of exposure to create professional looking photographs. If you are looking for a funky-camera with premium camera capabilities, then the Leica Sofort Camera should be the one to go for. However, the camera does not have a digital viewfinder.

March 28, 2018
OnePlus 6 Will Have A 3.5mm Headphone Jack

Pete Lau, the CEO of OnePlus conceded that the company will launch a new smartphone in Q2 of 2018. As we are nearing a launch date, more leaks and rumours have started to surface about the OnePlus 6. We already know that the OnePlus 6 will be powered the Snapdragon 845 chipset. And now, a Twitter tipster has shared a new image of the OnePlus 6 with a dbrand like skin on top.

https://twitter.com/getpeid/status/974277638603747328

This image corroborates previous leaks of the OnePlus 6. The smartphone has an oval-shaped fingerprint sensor at the back with a speaker grill and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. As per the previous leaks, the phone is expected to have a glass back, similar to the Oppo R15.

OnePlus 6 Leaked Image

OnePlus 6 Specs

The OnePlus 6 has a 6.28 inch Optic OLED display with 2280 x 1080 px resolution. Going by the Oppo R15 specs, this device will have a 19:9 display with a notch. 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.

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.

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.

March 28, 2018
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design Has Two Fingerprint Sensors And Three Cameras

Along with the P20 and the P20 Pro, Huawei has launched the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design in Paris. This is the third generation Porsche design device from the company. The smartphone has a premium design with flagship class specifications. Unlike the other two devices, the Porsche Design variant will only be available in China. The base model with 6GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 1600 Euros.

Like the P20 Pro, the Mate RS is IP67 certified for water and dust resistance. The device uses aerospace cooling technology, which keeps the phone cool all the time. Additionally, the smartphone also has an in-screen fingerprint sensor embedded in the display and a conventional rear-facing fingerprint sensor. The dual SLS speakers are certified by Dolby Atmos. The Huawei Mate RS Porsche is also the first Huawei smartphone to support wireless charging along with Huawei Supercharge capability.

The Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design has a 6 inch OLED curved display with a 2880 x 1440 px resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB of onboard storage.

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

The Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design 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.

March 27, 2018
Huawei P20 Officially Launched At 649 Euros

Huawei has officially launched its flagship smartphone, the Huawei P20 in France. Along with this phone, the company has also launched the Huawei P20 Pro with a triple camera setup. The smartphone is priced at 649 Euros and will be available from April 2018.

The Huawei P20 has a modern design with a glass back, glass front, and a metal frame. The smartphone will be available in Twilight, Midnight Blue, Graphite Black and Pink Gold colour variants. Similar to the P20 Pro and P20 Lite, the Huawei P20 has an almost bezel-less design with a notch on the top. Additionally, the smartphone has a front-facing Edgeless fingerprint scanner, which can also be used as a single navigation button. The device has an IP53 rating for water and dust resistance.

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. The device also has a 3D facial lighting similar to the iPhone X. The smartphone scores 107 in photos and 94 points in videos DxOMark benchmark, which is highest to date.

The device can record 4k videos at 30fps. Additionally, the smartphone also supports super slow motion 960fps video recording. The mobile uses both EIS and OIS to offer steady photos and videos. The Huawei P20 runs on Android 8 Oreo with custom EMUI skin, fueled by a 3400 mAh Li-ion battery with fast charging.

March 27, 2018

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Vs OnePlus 5T

Xiaomi officially launched the Mi MIX 2s in China, which is the first Chinese smartphone to be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. The smartphone has an almost bezel-less design. The entry-level model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced at 3299 Yuan (~Rs 32,999). The one smartphone that can challenge the Mi MIX 2s is the OnePlus 5T. Which is priced at Rs 32,999 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage.

The Mi MIX 2s has a 5.99 inch 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio, protected by Gorilla Glass 4. The smartphone has no bezels on three corners. However, it has a noticeable bezel on the bottom, which houses a front-facing camera. Similarly, the OnePlus 5T has a 5.99 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px Optic OLED display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Unlike the MIX 2s, the OnePlus 5T is powered by the Snapdragon 835 Octa-core chipset with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128GB storage.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s has a top of the line camera hardware. The smartphone has the iPhone X-style dual camera setup. The 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor with 1.4-micron pixel and an f/1.8 aperture. Similarly, there is a secondary telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture, which offers x2 optical zoom and portrait mode. When it comes to camera capabilities, the OnePlus 5T is no slouch either. The smartphone has a dual 12MP and a 20MP camera with an f/1.7 aperture on both sensors. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s is the first Xiaomi smartphone to support wireless charging. However, the OnePlus counterpart misses out on the same.

Specs Comparision

	Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s	OnePlus 5T
Price	3299 CYN for 6/64 (RAM and Storage) (Rs 32,999) 3599 CYN for 6/128 (RAM and Storage) (Rs 35,999) 3999 CYN for 8/256 (RAM and Storage) (Rs. 39,999)	Rs 32,999 for 6/64GB RAM Model Rs 37,999 for 8/128GB RAM Model
Display	5.99 inch IPS LCD 18:9 Aspect Ratio	5.99 inch Optica OLED 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Processor	Snapdragon 845	Snapdragon 835
RAM	6GB 8GB	6GB 8GB
Storage	64GB 128GB 256GB	64GB 128GB
Primary Camera	12MP wide angle sensor + 12MP telephoto lens f/1.8, f/2.4 aperture 4k @ 30fps	16MP + 20MP sensors f/1.7 aperture 4k @ 30fps
Secondary Camera	5MP	20MP
Battery	3400 mAh	3300 mAh
OS	Android 8 Oreo MIUI 9.5	Android 8 Oreo Oxygen OS
Additional Features	Fingerprint Sensor Wireless charging	Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock

March 27, 2018

Xiaomi Mi AI Speaker Officially Launched

Xiaomi has launched one of the most affordable Mi A1 Speaker in China. The accessory has been launched along with the Mi MIX 2s and the Mi Gaming Laptop. The Mi AI Speaker comes with a cubical design with rounded corners. The speaker is priced at 169 Yuan (Rs 1,699) in China. The speaker has a shiny white plastic build quality, which is acceptable for the price tag. As of now, the company has not made any announcement on the global availability.

The mini speaker is powered by AI, which has an access to more than 35 million songs. Additionally, the speaker can also work as a smart alarm clock, with the ability to schedule a memo or a reminder. Similarly, the speaker can also voice-dictate news, information, or even you can make enquiries about upcoming and popular movies.

Xiaomi Mi AI Speaker Specs

The smart speaker is powered by the Cortex -A7 Quad-core chipset with 1.2 GHz clock speed. It supports 2.4Hz Wi-Fi band, Bluetooth 4.1 and has a total of 4 microphones. Like most of the Smart speakers, the device has to be connected to a power source using a micro USB port.

On the top, it has volume and navigation buttons surrounded by four microphones. Additionally, the device has a tiny RGB LED, which changes colour according to the task. The Xiaomi Mi A1 Speaker can work with either Android or iOS smartphone running on Android 4.4 KitKat and iOS 8.0 or the latest OS.

March 27, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop Officially Launched

Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi MIX 2s in China on the 27th of March. Along with its flagship smartphone, the company has also launched a gaming laptop named Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop. The notebook comes two variants. The 8GB RAM model is priced at 5,999 Yuan and the 16GB RAM model retails for 8,999 Yuan. The notebook has design similarities as of the Xiaomi Mi Notebook with a full metal unibody design. In fact, the notebook also looks similar to the Apple MacBook Pro.

Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop Specs

The Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop has a 15.4 inch FHD 1920 x 1080 px IPS LCD display with narrow bezels. Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Intel 7th generation Kaby Lake Core i7-7700HQ processor with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD plus 1TB HDD with NVIDIA GTX 1060 GPU. Similarly, the entry-level model has the Core i5 7300HQ chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard flash storage with and a 1TB HDD with NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti GPU.

The laptop measures 20.99mm at its thickest point and also has a full-sized keypad with RGB lighting. Additionally, the notebook offers a wide range of ports, including 4 full-sized USB 3.0 port, 2 USB type C ports, HDMI port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The headphone jack has a dedicated AMP to increase the audio listing experience through wired headphones. Additionally, the speakers are certified by Dolby Atmos.

To keep this device cool all the time, the device is equipped with 3+2 design heat pipes with four air outlets. The company claims that the thermal design will keep the device cooler, even in an extensive gaming session.

March 27, 2018

Author: Vivek Umashankar

Dark Theme

Limited Background Activity

Turn off radios when off body

Wi-Fi will be off when Bluetooth is off

Restriction to non-SDK methods

YouTube

Voot

Hotstar

Nokia 6 2018 Specs

Nokia 7 Plus Specs

Specifications

Hardware Requirements

Honor 7A Specs

Leica V-Lux Specs

Leica D-Lux Specs

Leica Sofort Camera Specs

OnePlus 6 Specs

Specs Comparision

Xiaomi Mi AI Speaker Specs

Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop Specs