Category: Xiaomi

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 MIX 2s

Xiaomi has officially launched the Mi MIX 2s in China, for a starting price of 3,299 Yuan. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset with 6/8GB RAM and 64/128/256GB storage. The smartphone has a dual primary camera setup, with a 12MP wide angle lens and a 12MP telephoto lens with AI capabilities. This is also the first Xiaomi smartphone to support Qi-based wireless charging capability.

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March 27, 2018
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Officially Launched

Xiaomi has launched its most anticipated smartphone of the year, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s in China. The smartphone’s price starts at 3299 Yuan (Rs 32,999) and has flagship hardware with premium build quality. There are no drastic changes in design. However, incorporation of the iPhone X-style dual camera setup does give this smartphone a unique expression.

The company has used ceramic to offer mirror-like finish with added protection from 7000 series aluminium frame. Unlike most of the Android smartphone markers, the Mi MIX 2s doesn’t have a notch, instead, it has a prominent bezel at the bottom. To make it more premium, the company has used 18K gold around the camera and fingerprint sensor. The device will be available in Ceramic White and Black colour.

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The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s has a 5.99 inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px full screen 2.0 display with a Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Under the hood, the device has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core processor with 2.8 GHz CPU and Adreno 630 GPU. This chipset is paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM along with 64GB/128GB/256GB storage. Just like the previous MIX smartphones, the Mi MIX 2s doesn’t have expandable storage.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX and the Mi MIX 2 were highly criticised for their camera capabilities. And now, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s might resolve this issue using dual primary camera setup. The smartphone has a 12MP wide angle and a 12MP telephoto lens, similar to the Apple iPhone 8. This camera setup can offer 2x optical zoom and portrait mode, which blurs the background by focusing on the subject. The primary camera is a Sony IMX363 sensor with 1.4-micron pixel. Additionally, the camera also supports dual-pixel autofocus, which helps the smartphone to focus on a subject in low light environments. The smartphone can also record 4K videos.

The camera features do not end there. Xiaomi claims that it uses AI to improve background blurring to create perfect portrait photographs. The company also uses AI for scene detection, to improve the colour and clarity of the photo, depending on the subject in focus. The 5MP front-facing camera can also capture bokeh shots using a single camera. The phone also has an instant translation with instant currency conversion straight from the camera app. Based on the DXO Mark rating, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s scores 101 points in Photos, which is same as the Apple iPhone X.

Similar to Samsung and Apple, the company is also launching its own voice assistant. Which eases out the day to day tasks. The smartphone also has an NFC chip, which supports cashless payments (limited to China). The smartphone also supports Qi standard wireless charging with 7.5-watt output, which is faster than the iPhone X.

There is no word on the device’s availability outside in India. However, considering the Mi MIX 2 was launched in India, its successor will also hit the Indian shores soon.

March 27, 2018
Possible Xiaomi Mi A2 Specifications Leaked

The Mi A1 was the first smartphone from Xiaomi to run on stock Android. And now, the company might launch the Xiaomi Mi A2, which was recently spotted on TENAA as the Mi 6X. Last year, the Xiaomi Mi A1 was just the Mi 5X with Android One operating system. Similarly, the Mi 6X, which will launch in China, could be launched in India as the Mi A2.

The specifications of the Mi 6X have now been listed on TENNA. The smartphone has a metal unibody design, similar to its predecessor. However, it has undergone a design overhaul with the iPhone X-style dual camera setup and an 18:9 aspect ratio display. The listing also specifies that the smartphone will be available in Black, Rose Gold, White, Blue, Red, Pink, Gray, Silver.

Xiaomi Mi 6X

Xiaomi Mi A2 Specs

The Xiaomi Mi A2 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 an 8MP sensor. However, the exact implementation of this dual camera setup is yet to be known. For the front-facing camera, the phone uses a 20MP sensor, similar to the one found on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Additionally, the front-facing camera is likely to support Face Unlock.

The phone runs on Android 8 Oreo. In China, the smartphone is expected to run on MIUI 9 and for the rest of the world, the device is likely to run on Stock Android OS. Lastly, the phone has 2910 mAh battery, which is slightly smaller than the 3080 mAh battery found on the Xiaomi Mi A1.

March 27, 2018
Xiaomi Black Shark Will Be Powered By The Snapdragon 845

If an OEM is launching a gaming smartphone in 2018, then the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is the chipset to go with. It offers top of line GPU and CPU performances with peak benchmark scores. Xiaomi has partnered with a Chinese startup named Black Shark Technology Incorporated to launch a gaming smartphone named ‘Black Shark‘. According to a teaser image released by the company, the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset.

Xiaomi BlackShark

The CEO of Black Shark recently announced a lucky draw on Weibo. Where three winners will be gifted with Black Shark smartphone on 30th March. Soon after 30th, we are most likely to see these smartphones in action. As of now, there are no details of pricing of the smartphone. However, considering Xiaomi’s pricing strategy, the Black Shark is expected to retail around the price of US$ 500. Another teaser said that the phone will be launched in May 2018.

Xiaomi Black Shark Specs

The smartphone will have dual stereo speakers at the bottom with a USB type C port. The features of Xiaomi BlackShark are expected to match with the features of the Razer Phone, which offered top of the line specifications with gaming-centric features like the dual stereo speaker, 120Hz refresh rate, and the Snapdragon 835.

The Xiaomi BlackShark is expected to have a 6 inch display with 2160 x 1080p resolution. Under the hood, the smartphone will have the Snapdragon 845 chipset with 8GB RAM and 32GB storage. However, the company might also launch additional storage variants with either 64GB or 128GB memory.

The BlackShark might offer a full metal unibody design with dual stereo speakers at the bottom. Out of the box, the smartphone will run on Android 8.0 Oreo. However, it might feature either MIUI or stock Android. As this is a gaming smartphone, it comes with one of a kind aviation class cooling system with additional tweaks. The smartphone has scored an impressive 270680 points on Antutu, in fact, it is more than that of the Galaxy S9’s 265267 points.

March 26, 2018
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.

March 26, 2018
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Leaked In Video Before Official Launch

On the 27th of March 2018, two Chinese smartphone companies are launching their flagship smartphones. Huawei is all set to launch the Huawei P20 series and Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s will be the first flagship smartphone from the company to have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. A new video of what might be the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s reveals the design the smartphone.

The video is five seconds long and gives a 360-degree view of the smartphone. On the front, the device has an 18:9 aspect ratio display with negligible bezels. However, similar to the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, the device has a prominent bezel on the bottom, which houses the front-facing camera. The video also corroborates recent teasers that it won’t sport a notch.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s is likely to have a glass back, glass front with support for wireless charging. However, we cannot rule out the fact that the device might have a ceramic body, similar to its predecessors. At the back, the device has an iPhone X-style camera bump with a rear-facing fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Specs

The Mi MIX 2s will have a 6 inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. As was with the Mi MIX 2, the left, right and top bezels of the device will be minimal with a thicker bottom bezel that will house the front-facing camera.

Under the hood is what makes the Mi MIX 2s exciting. It will be the first Xiaomi smartphone with the Snapdragon 845 chipset. This will be coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The smartphone will be powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for QuickCharge 4.0.

The Mi MIX 2s will be the first-ever MIX smartphone with a dual-camera setup. It will have a lot of AI features, as teased by Xiaomi. The front-facing camera will have an advanced Face Unlock feature that will to adapt to the user’s attire. This means that it will work if you are wearing a hat, sporting a beard or even if you’re wearing sunglasses.

March 26, 2018
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Launch: What To Expect

27th March is an eventful day in the tech industry. Three smartphone giants in their own rights have scheduled events with a certain level of anticipation. Apple has a keynote planned which will focus on Apple’s advancements in the education industry. Huawei will launch three new smartphones which will resemble the iPhone X in more than one way. And then, Xiaomi will launch the highly anticipated Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s at an event in Shanghai.

Mi MIX 2s Wireless Charging

For months, leaks suggested that the Mi MIX 2s will have an unusual design with a notch at the top-right corner. However, recent leaks and teaser images by Xiaomi have quashed those reports. The Mi MIX 2s will have a design very similar to the Mi MIX 2. So far, Xiaomi has teased a few AI features for its dual-camera setup on the Mi MIX 2s. This confirms that the Mi MIX 2s will be the first MIX smartphone with a dual-camera setup.

The Mi MIX 2s will have a 6 inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. As was with the Mi MIX 2, the left, right and top bezels of the device will be minimal with a thicker bottom bezel that will house the front-facing camera.

Under the hood is what makes the Mi MIX 2s exciting. It will be the first Xiaomi smartphone with the Snapdragon 845 chipset. This will be coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The smartphone will be powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for QuickCharge 4.0. A recent teaser by Xiaomi hinted at the presence of wireless charging. However, another leak suggests that the device will retain the ceramic build of the Mi MIX 2.

The Mi MIX 2s will be the first-ever MIX smartphone with a dual-camera setup. It will have a lot of AI features, as teased by Xiaomi. The front-facing camera will have an advanced Face Unlock feature that will to adapt to the user’s attire. This means that it will work if you are wearing a hat, sporting a beard or even if you’re wearing sunglasses.

March 26, 2018
Xiaomi Mi A2 Spotted On TENAA

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was well-received in India for its build quality and stock Android OS. However, the smartphone still has an older 16:9 aspect ratio display which makes it look a bit archaic when compared to other budget smartphones in India. According to a listing on TENAA, the company is most likely to solve this issue with the Xiaomi Mi 6X. Similarly, the device is likely to launch in India as the Xiaomi Mi A1 (2018) or the Mi A2.

Unlike a leak, the device is officially listed on TENAA with the model number M1804D2SC. This means that the smartphone is ready for its mass production and might launch soon. This time around, the company hasn’t played much with respect to the build quality. However, changes like an iPhone X-style camera module and an 18:9 display are some of the visible changes found in the listing. Similarly, the design looks a lot more premium than the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which has plastic antenna bands. Considering the official listing, the device could launch along with the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s on the 27th of March.

Xiaomi Mi A1

Xiaomi Mi 6X Specs

The Xiaomi Mi 6X has a 5.99 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px 18:9 aspect ratio display. This means the device is likely to miss out on an infamous notch. Considering the similarities between the Redmi Note 4 to the Mi 5x. The device is likely to be powered the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage.

One thing that the Xiaomi Mi 6x might fail to impress the audience with, is the battery. The device has a 2910 mAh battery, which is less than the 4000 mAh battery of the Redmi Note 5 Pro. However, the Mi A1 had a 3080 mAh battery, which means the Mi A2’s 2910 mAh battery is not much of a downgrade.

March 26, 2018
Top Five Smartphones Under Rs 20,000 With A Massive Battery

Smartphones have improved a lot in the last few years. And now, we have smartphones with four cameras, high-resolution displays and faster chipsets. However, when it comes to battery, we still use older Li-ion batteries, which can drain out rapidly. All these hardware features require a lot of power and to address this issue, smartphone makers have started including a bigger battery, which can last up to 2 days. Here are the top 5 smartphones under Rs 20,000 with a massive battery.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a large 5.99 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD screen. Under the hood, the device has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core chipset with 4/6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The phone has a 4000 mAh battery with Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0 support. The device has a dual camera setup with a 12MP sensor and a 5MP depth sensor to produce bokeh shots. The 4GB RAM and 64GB model is priced at Rs 13,999 and the 6GB RAM and 64GB model is priced at Rs 16,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

If you think, that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is over your budget, then consider this miniature version of the same. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has a same 5.99 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD display powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. The smartphone has a 12MP primary camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. Like the Note 5 Pro, the Note 5 packs in a 4000 mAh battery with Qualcomm quickcharge 2.0 capability. The 3GB RAM and 32GB storage is priced at Rs 9,999 and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model is priced at Rs 11,999.

Xiaomi Mi MAX 2

The Xiaomi Mi MAX 2 is a multimedia-centric device, which has a 6.44 inch 16:9 1920 x 1080 px IPS LCD screen. Under the hood, the device has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-core chipset with 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. Similarly, the 3GB RAM model retails for Rs 13,999 and the 4GB RAM model retails for Rs 15,999. To fulfil the power requirements of this massive display, the device has a 5300 mAh battery with fast charging support via USB type C port.

Lenovo K8 Note

When it comes to features packed specifications, the Lenovo K8 Note is no slouch either. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio X23 Deca-core chipset with 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. Similarly, the 3GB model retails for Rs 10,550 and the 4GB RAM model retails for Rs 11,615. The Lenovo K8 Note has a dual camera setup, which can capture bokeh shots. Additionally, the device runs on stock Android 7 Nougat and expected to receive Android 8 Oreo update.

Moto C Plus

The Moto C Plus is one of the most affordable smartphones with a 4000 mAH battery. The device has a 5 inch HD 1280 x 720 px IPS LCD screen. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek MTK6737 Quad-core chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Additionally, storage is expandable up to 32GB. The device runs on stock Android 7 Nougat and expected to receive Android 8 Oreo update.

March 24, 2018
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s

Xiaomi gearing up for the launch of Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s on the 27th of March 2018. This will be an incremental update over the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, with hardware upgrades. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-core chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

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March 23, 2018
Top Smartphones With Face Unlock Under Rs. 15,000

The face unlock feature is slowly gaining a lot of traction in the smartphone industry ever since the iPhone X was launched. Similarly, Android smartphone OEMs began to push this feature on their flagship smartphones. Now, the technology is even available on mid-tier smartphones. Though face unlocking is not as secure as a fingerprint sensor, it is definitely getting better by the day. So, here are the top three smartphones with face unlock under Rs 15,000.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Along with face unlock, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro packs some interesting attributes for Rs 13,999. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. In fact, this is the first global smartphone to have this processor. The smartphone has a metal unibody design with a dual camera setup. The 12MP primary sensor captures images and the 5MP depth sensor helps to create a bokeh effect. Face unlock is achieved using a 20MP front-facing camera.

Honor 9 Lite

Honor 9 Lite

The Honor 9 Lite has a bunch of features that are not usually found on the smartphones at Rs 10,999. The device has a glass back, glass front, and a metallic mid-frame. On the front, the mobile has a 5.7 inch FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD screen with a 2.5D curved glass finish. The smartphone has dual camera setup on both the sides with a similar 13 MP RGB and a 2MP depth sensor combination. The face unlock is achieved using front-facing camera and it works fine in well-lit lighting conditions. In fact, this is one of the most affordable smartphones with face unlock.

Honor 7x

Honor 7x

If you liked Honor 9 Lite and wanted to have a bigger screen with a metal body, then the Honor 7x might be the one to consider. It uses a conventional metal unibody design with a slightly bigger 5.99 inch FHD+ 18:9 aspect ratio. Compared to the Honor 9 Lite, the 7x has a better primary camera setup with a 16MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The device recently received a software update, which adds face unlock feature. However, unlike the Honor 9 Lite, the device has an 8MP front-facing camera. This smartphone is priced at Rs 12,999 for 4GB RAM and 32GB storage variant.

March 22, 2018
Top Tech Under Rs. 1,000

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Looking for affordable accessories to buy and not sure about what to buy? Here are the top 10 gadgets, priced at Rs 1,000 or less. Do note that the prices of a lot of these products fluctuate a lot.

Zakk Sport

If you are looking for fashionable Bluetooth earphones, then look no further. The earphones can last up to 6 to 8 hours depending on the user’s usage pattern. Similarly, these earphones have a built-in microphone, which can be used to receive voice calls. These earphones are priced at Rs 999. These earphones are one of the most affordable wireless earphones with sweat proof and water resistant. So, these can be used in a gym or while jogging without worrying about them.

EAlarm+

As the name suggests, this is an alarm which is priced at Rs 850 plus shipping. Unlike an ordinary alarm, this has an impressive 130db SOS personal alarm. Additionally, it can be used as a personal SOS tool as well. Just attach this to your bag, if someone tries to get this out, then the alarm activates itself. If you looking for a safety gadget, then this is a must-have tool. However, we are unsure about the battery life.

Tizum Lap Desk

This product is usually priced at Rs 1,300 and above. However, the price has been reduced to Rs 999 especially for iGyaan. This accessory currently retails for Rs 999 and this is a must-have product for those, who use their laptop on their lap. One can use this accessory to hold laptops up to 15.6 inch notebook. This also has a cushion on the back, which offer a comfortable user experience.

TAGG Quick Charge 3.0 Car Charger

This is a car charger, which offers two USB ports. The orange colour port supports Qualcomm quick charge 3.0 and the secondary USB port supports 5Volts 2.4Amps output. The charger currently retails for Rs 899 and it has a high-quality hardware, which will protect your smartphone/gadget from high current. Both ports can be used to charge two devices simultaneously.

Flujo USB 3.0 Hub

This is a compact USB hub, which converts a single USB to 4 USB 3.0 ports. The device is priced at Rs 850 and available on Amazon. This can be used with a laptop or a desktop. As this is a USB 3.0 capable device, this does not require a separate power source. However, attaching more than one device at a time will reduce the data transfer speed.

Signal Detector

Rember James Bond movie? We have an accessory, which can make you feel like one. The Signal Detector is priced at Rs 799 and packs in a bunch of useful features. This is a wireless signal detector and an anti wire-tapping tool with a camera finder. Based on the strength of the signal the LEDs will glow. The infrared camera finder will illuminate a lens of a camera using infrared light.

Tukzer Charging Station

If you have multiple electronics but a shortage of power sockets, then the Tukzer Charging Station will come to your rescue. The device is priced at Rs 999 especially for iGyaan. The device can charge 4 gadgets at a time with a total output of 30watt. The accessory will be available in green and black colour.

Mi Power bank 2i 10,000 mAh

This device needs no introduction. The Xiaomi Mi Power bank with 10,000 mAh capacity is priced at Rs 800. It can charge using micro USB port and has two full-sized USB-A ports. This has Li-pol batteries, which are manufactured and designed in India. It has a metal unibody design, which gives a premium look. Additionally, it has protection overheating and overcharging.

F&D SoundBar

If you are looking for a wired speaker system under thousand rupees, then F&D soundbar should be your choice. The device is priced at Rs 899 and connects to a television set or laptop or even a smartphone using 3.5 mm headphone jack. However, the 3.5 mm headphone jack is internally attached, which might get damaged in a long run.

Fidget Spinner Phone

If you are looking for a gadget and a mobile, then Whitecherry BL5000 Keypad Phone is a right gadget for you. This has a dual SIM card slot (limited to 2G) with a dedicated micro SD card slot. There is a rear-facing speaker, which gets really loud for its size.

March 22, 2018
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s To Feature iPhone X-Like Face ID

Xiaomi will soon launch the most anticipated Snapdragon 845-powered smartphone after the Galaxy S9. The Mi MIX 2s will be the third device in the ‘MIX’ series and the first one with the ‘s’ moniker. While earlier renders revealed an unusual notch on the top right corner, recent teasers by Xiaomi tell a different story. The company has continued its campaign of releasing teasers and its latest one talks about Face Unlock.

The teaser has a very similar feel to Apple’s Face ID advertisement. The video has images of famous painters like Van Gogh and a corresponding ‘unlock’ animation. Different artists are seen sporting different looks with beards, hats etc. It essentially signifies that Mi MIX 2s and its new Face Unlock feature will work regardless of what the user’s appearance is. This is similar to Face ID which adapts to user’s looks and works even if they’re wearing sunglasses or a hat.

So far, 2018 has been dominated by iPhone X copycats. Smartphone makers have been criticised for blatantly copying iPhone X’s notch but not really justifying its presence. So far, the Mi MIX 2s teasers have not hinted towards an iPhone X-like notch. However, in order to execute Face ID-like facial recognition, the Mi MIX 2s might have some extra sensors as well. Where those sensors will be fitted is yet to be seen. The best bet, so far, is the bottom bezel, which is expected to be thicker than the other three bezels.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2s Specs

The smartphone is expected to have a 6 inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution.

Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. However, the smartphone will not support memory expansion. The device is expected to have a 3400 mAH Li-ion battery with wireless and fast charging. The phone will run on Android 8 Oreo OS with custom MIUI 9 skin on the top. However, none of the Xiaomi devices, barring the Mi A1, run on Android 8 Oreo as of now.

March 22, 2018