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  • OnePlus 6T Everything We Know

    OnePlus 6T Everything We Know

    The OnePlus 6T is one of the most awaited devices in the smartphone market right now. Continuing the legacy of OnePlus, which brings flagship features at a mid-range price, the device is set to be a favourite of many. Despite the fact that this is a ‘T’ upgrade and not a number upgrade, OnePlus has not held back in terms of innovation. With the launch of the OnePlus 6T nearing, here is a round-up of all the confirmed features and expected specifications.

    Waterdrop notch

    The water drop notch is not something new. The Essential Phone and many Oppo phones carry a similar design. Oppo as we all know is owned by BBK Electronics, the company that owns OnePlus as well. Any new feature on Oppo or Vivo smartphones is mostly seen in the OnePlus brand as well. The water drop notch is no exception. This notch looks like a tiny water drop and helps to avoid hindrance when watching videos.

    OnPlus 6T

    In-screen fingerprint

    Another feature finding its way into the OnePlus phones from the BBK Electronics subsidiary Oppo and Vivo is the in display fingerprint scanner. This technology has gone through improvements to match physical fingerprint scanners and is almost as fast and as accurate. According to OnePlus, they have spent months shaving milliseconds off the unlock time and carefully refining the unlock animation to ensure a satisfying experience. The fingerprint scanner is present under the screen and lights up when scanning. It looks extremely futuristic and is a great addition to the OnePlus 6T.

    No headphone jack

    For years OnePlus has boasted, and sometimes joked, about keeping the headphone jack when many other manufacturers have done away with it. It seems that the OnePlus 6T is going to change the company’s stance on the same. During the launch of the OnePlus 6, they also released a wireless bluetooth earphone called the Bullets wireless. The earphones have been majorly out of stock throughout the year since their launch. However, the new phone will come bundled with Type C earphones and OnePlus is trying to match the supply to the huge demand for the earphones.

    Improved navigation

    OnePlus has promised to provide a smooth, fast and burden less experience with their UI. Even though the OnePlus UI is usually very close to stock android, new gestures in the Oxygen OS will make tasks like opening the camera, opening recent apps etc easier. OnePlus also stated that whenever you swipe up in an app, its window will follow your finger, which makes for a more natural experience. You will also be able to hold the power button for 0.5 seconds to activate the Google Assistant. This is a welcome change since it was impossible to activate Google assistant with gesture navigation on the previous versions of Oxygen OS.

    Bigger 3700 mAh battery

    OnePlus 6T reportedly packs a bigger 3,700 mAh battery which is a 10% improvement from the OnePlus 6. This will make the OnePlus 6T a premium phone with one of the biggest batteries. To put things into perspective, the Pixel 3 has a 2,915 mAh and the LG V40 ThinQ has a 3,300 mAh battery respectively. With OnePlus’ proprietary dash charging, the battery life of the phone will be hard to beat for other phone manufacturers.

    Android 9 Pie and new UI

    OnePlus 6 is already running on Oxygen OS with a base of Android Pie, When the OnePlus 6T launches, it will be only the seventh device to run Pie. The device has fast software updates which is one of the key reasons for its popularity. OnePlus 6T will be no different, with minimal UI changes and mostly stock android, this phone is sure to be a hit!

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  • Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Shown In Hands-On video

    Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Shown In Hands-On video

    The alleged Xiaomi Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone has been leaked in a hands-on video. The video does not reveal much about the device but it does show the glowing RGB logo on the back and RGB-illuminated side strips. The glowing logo and side-strips look really good and have us excited about the upcoming device. The front of the device was not visible. However, we don’t expect many design changes as a leaked TENAA listing had shown that the device is very similar to the previous Black Shark.

    Also Read : Razer Phone 2 Launched With Vapor Chamber Cooling For US$ 799

    The leaks are on legitimate grounds as a Black Shark landing page recently popped up. This page does not reveal much except for the words ‘Sharks Approaching’. Looking closer, this gives us another clue. ‘Sharks’ hints at more than one device. This means along with the new smartphone, the Black Shark will see its Global launch. Earlier, the device was only available in China and in limited quantities.

    The TENAA listing also reveals a similar design and almost identical specifications. However, the major specifications are not known yet. It is highly likely that this is a cheaper version of the Black Shark and not a true-blooded successor. The cheaper version expand the audience and also give access to those who wanted the gaming smartphone but fell short in terms of money.

    The leak suggests that the new Black Shark 2 features a 5.99 inch display and a 4,000 mAh battery. This is exactly the same when compared to the previous device. However, we will have to wait till the launch to know the entire specifications of the device. The move to make the Black Shark available globally, if it is happening might have been a little delayed on Xiaomi’s part. With the ROG Gaming Phone and the Razer Phone 2 already out, the competition in the gaming smartphone segment is thicker than ever.

  • Top Computing Deals on The Amazon Great Indian Sale

    Top Computing Deals on The Amazon Great Indian Sale

    The Amazon Great Indian Sale offers huge discount on a wide variety of Computer accessories and peripherals. We have shortlisted the best deals and discounts in various categories including storage devices, monitors, speakers, headsets, keyboards and mouse.

    Deals on Routers & Networking Devices: Avg discount of 53%

    Deals on Storage Devices: Average discounts of 42%.

    Deals on Printers: Average discount of 23%

    Deals on Mouse, Joysticks and keyboard: Avg discount of 36%

    Deals On LED Monitors: Avg discount of 16%

    Deals On Speakers And Gaming Headsets. Avg Discount of 39%

  • Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) And Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Now Available In India

    Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) And Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Now Available In India

    Amazon had revealed a lineup of new Alexa-enabled devices last month. Finally, they have launched some of the devices in India. The Amazon Echo Plus 2nd Gen and Echo Dot 3rd Gen are now available in India. The Echo Dot will be in stock starting October 25 and is available in its white variant. The Grey and Black Variant will be available from October 25. Apart from being on sale, the devices are also already available at a discounted price on Amazon.

    Also Read: HMD Launches Nokia 3.1 Plus In India

    Echo Plus 2nd Gen

    The Echo Plus is a hands free smart speaker and this is the second generation of the device. Connected to the Amazon assistant Alexa, it performs a variety of task which make your day to day functioning easier. The Echo Plus sports a new look over the previous generation and looks more premium. Weighing in at around 780 grams, the device is pretty compact and will fit in any corner of your house. The Echo Plus can connect to not only your smartphone but also all the other smart devices present in your home. This gives you the ability to control the lights, ACs, microwaves and any other device which is compatible with Alexa.

    Essentially being a speaker, the Echo Plus has premium speakers powered by Dolby, which play ‘360 degree’ audio and claims to offer crisp vocals and a dynamic bass response. The device is integrated with 7 far-field microphones so that it can hear you with clarity even if you are on the other side of the room.

    With Alexa integration, the device can play music, answer your questions, sort your calendar, make and sneer calls and send messages. It also performs advanced activities such as ordering a cab, ordering food and tell you jokes.

    Echo Dot 3rd  Gen

    The Echo Dot on the other hand, can perform all the functions the Echo Plus can. The only difference is the fact that it is as the same suggest, really compact. The devices weighs in at around 300 grams. The Echo Dot has 4 far-field microphones to hear you through a noisy environment.

    Both the devices have physical buttons for controlling them. The devices also feature a 3.5 mm audio jack to be used as a conventional speaker.

  • Asus To Launch New Zenfone In India On 17th October

    Asus To Launch New Zenfone In India On 17th October

    Asus, the Taiwanese electronic giant has sent out invites for the new Zenfone launch in India. Asus has been banking on their Zenfone series of phone for a while and have been pushing regular updates for the Zen UI as well. April 2018 saw the launch of the last Zenfone which was the Max Pro M1. It was well received in India and with this launch Asus wishes to further strengthen their position in the market. Rumour is rife that the new phone will be a second version of the M1 and will go by the name Zenfone Max Pro M2. According to the invite the event is in Delhi and will start at 12:30 PM. There is no information regarding a live stream of the event.

    Also Read: Zenfone Max Pro 6GB vs Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Mi A2

    Zenfone Pro M1 Features

    The Asus Zenfone Pro M1 features an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colours. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC and 6 GB RAM. It also has 64 GB ROM which is expandable upto 2 TB. The phone features a 16MP and 5MP  camera at the back and a 16MP front camera. The 5000 mAh Battery was also a steal for Indian customers. It is yet to be seen what changes Asus brings to the next generation of this phone and if it sees any improvement with the processor and cameras as well.

    The Asus Zenfone Max M2 and the Zenfone Max Pro M2 has been certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia a week back, and carry the model numbers ZB633KL and ZB631KL respectively. Both the phones run on Android Oreo out of the box according to reports.  This is a little disappointing as the devices do not run the latest Android 9 Pie.

  • Razer Phone 2 May Also Launch With A Transparent Back Soon

    Razer Phone 2 May Also Launch With A Transparent Back Soon

    It has just been two days since Razer announced the second iteration of the Razer Phone and we have some excellent news on that front. The Razer Phone had very few colour options. But with Razer Phone 2 they have decided to provide a transparent back option as well. The idea of a transparent back is not new and has been used by many phones before as well. Phones like Xiaomi Mi 8 EE and HTC HTC U12+ have had transparent variants. Being a gaming phone, the Razer Phone 2 will also feature their logo at the back which lights up and changes colour as well.

    Features and specifications

    The Razer Phone 2 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC with 8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage options. The phone also has a whopping 1 TB external storage support via a microSD and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. The 4000 mAh battery is an extremely useful feature for heavy gamers.  It features a 5.72 inch IGZO LCD QHD display with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The 8GB ram and vapor chamber cooling make this phone an absolute beast for gaming and heavy duty usage. The Razer Phone 2 also sports dual 12 MP cameras at the back and an 8-megapixel sensor on the front.

    It will be great to be able to take a look at the internals of the phone and the RGB LED lighting but at the moment it is unclear as to when the phone will be available or how much it will cost. The standard version of the phone costs $ 799.99. There is no news on whether the transparent back will bring any changes to the internals of the phone to make it look beautiful either but we can’t wait to see the internals of this beast!

  • Poco F1 To Be Available Offline After 13th October

    Poco F1 To Be Available Offline After 13th October

    Poco F1 is the cheapest phone in the market that has the Snapdragon 845 processor. It was launched in August earlier this year and has performed well in terms of sales. Till now, the smartphone was only available online ,but Xiaomi has announced that it will also be available offline in Mi stores after 13th October.

    Poco F1 Specifications:Poco F1

    The Pocophone F1 has a 6.18 inch LCD display that has a 2246 x 1080 px resolution and a pixel density of 403 ppi. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 845 Octa-Core CPU and the Adreno 630 GPU. It also has liquid cooling to keep the temperatures in check during heavy use. The device is available in three storage variants: 64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB of internal storage paired with either 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM. It also supports storage expansion upto 256 GB via a microDS card.

     

    For photography, it has dual 12 MP + 5 MP rear cameras with Dual-LED flash that can shoot 2160p videos @ 30 fps and super slow-mo 1080p videos @ 240 fps. The front selfie camera is a 20 MP shooter that captures 1080p videos @ 30 fps. In terms of connectivity, the Poco F1 has 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and USB Type-C for charging and data transfer. It has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the device.

    Also read: Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Price And Availability In India

    The phone is powered by a 4,000 mAh Lithium-Polymer battery and runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. It is available in three colour variants: Graphite Black, Rosso Red and Steel Blue. Additionally, there is a special Armour edition option for the top end 8 GB + 256 GB variant.

    Price of the Poco F1:

    6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM- Rs. 20,999/-

    6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM-  Rs. 23,999/-

    8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM-  Rs. 28,999/-

    8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM(Armour edition)-  Rs. 29,999/-

    Watch our review of the Poco F1:

  • Samsung To Launch Foldable Smartphone Soon

    Samsung To Launch Foldable Smartphone Soon

    Samsung’s foldable smartphone has been a rumoured product for a long time now. But the Galaxy F might soon become a reality. A tablet that folds into a phone and fits into your pocket. Samsung has revealed, to a news website, at an event in Kuala Lumpur that this new product can become a reality early as November this year. This device will provide portability as a phone and also provide ease of use and allow for multitasking as a tablet. According to reports, the company has also said that the product will launch only if it is really meaningful to customers. Samsung added that if the user experience is not upto their standard, they won’t launch the phone.

    Also Read: Samsung Is Gearing Up To Launch Foldable Smartphone This Year

    The product will not merely be a gimmick product giving an indication that it will be available to the masses. Reports say that the Galaxy F will be available internationally. Samsung had teased a flexible OLED display at CES 2013. Subsequently a phone called Galaxy Round saw its launch. It has been 5 years since that and it seems the foldable display and foldable phones are now a reality. Every smartphone is aiming f0r a larger screen and if Samsung is able to pull something like this off, it might mean a major shift in the industry.

    What this means for the industry

    While Samsung has not released any details regarding the tablet/ smartphone, the foldable phones will finally allow phones to have screens larger than 6.5 inches. ZTE had experimented with foldable smartphones in 2017 with their Axon M. However, the market did not receive it well. Samsung previously has been called out for its big screens when they first launched the Galaxy phones. But they became a new benchmark in the phone industry with time. It will be interesting to see how and if the new foldable displays turn out to be a pathfinder in this regard.

  • Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Price And Availability In India

    Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Price And Availability In India

    The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones were launched at an event held a few days back. The flagship devices have some new features, certain design changes which cannot be called great and other updates. Along with the Pixel devices, Google also launched the Pixel Slate, Google Home Hub and the Pixel Stand. However, only the Pixel smartphones and the Pixel Stand will be available in India as of now.

    Pre-order the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL here

    Pixel 3 & 3 XL Specifications

    The Pixel 3 has a 5.5 inch FHD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 443 ppi. The 3 XL has a bigger, 6.3 inch FHD+ display with an 18:5:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 523 ppi. Its display sports a notch. Both the devices have Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection.

    Running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, the devices have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB storage options. They also have a new Pixel Visual Core chip for enhancing the capabilities of the camera. The devices have a Titan M security module for safeguarding user data.

    On the back, the devices sport a single 12.2 MP dual pixel camera. This has an aperture of f/1.8 and shoots 4K video at 30fps. On the front is a dual selfie camera setup. One of the lenses is a wide angle lens which allows for ‘group selfies’. The camera has new features such as Top Shot and Night Sight.

    Under the hood, the devices pack a 2,915 mAh battery with fast charging and wireless charging support.

    Price & Availability

    The Pixel 3 costs Rs 71,000 for its 64 GB storage variant and Rs 80,000 for its 128 GB variant. The Pixel 3 XL costs Rs 83,000 for its 64 GB variant and Rs 92,000 for its 128 GB variant. The devices are already up for pre-order on Flipkart and Airtel Store. Delivery for the devices starts on November 1.

    You can also avail some of the offers on Flipkart to get a discount on your new Pixel device. Upon using your HDFC Bank Credit or Debit Cards, you will get an instant discount of 10%. This discount is restricted to Rs 1,500 per card. Another offer gives you a discount of Rs 2,500 with your HDFC Bank Credit or Debit Card on the purchase of a Pixel device.

    Additionally, you also get an exchange offer for your old device. If you trade in your Pixel 2 XL for the Pixel 3, you will get a discount of around Rs 18,000. On the flip side if you sell it on a website which buys used smartphones, you can easily get an upward of Rs 25,000 for the same device.

    Pre-order the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL here 

     

  • Lenovo To Launch S5 Pro On October 18

    Lenovo To Launch S5 Pro On October 18

    Lenovo Mobile teased a poster of an upcoming smartphone called the Lenovo S5 Pro on weibo.  It is the successor to the Lenovo S5 which was launched in March, earlier this year. The new smartphone is set to launch in Beijing on 18 October.

    The poster teased by the company shows a smartphone with dual front cameras which will be the prominent feature of the upcoming device. Not much information about the device is available but it will surely have better specifications than its predecessor. For reference, here are the specifications of the Lenovo S5.

    Lenovo S5 Specifications:

    The Lenovo S5 has a 5.7-inch FHD display with 2160 x 1080 px resolution and a pixel density of 424 ppi. The device has the Snapdragon 625 Soc with an Octa-Core processor and the Adreno 506 GPU. It has 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM with 32 GB /64 GB /128 GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 128 GB via a microSD card.

    The Lenovo S5 Pro’s predecessor has dual 13 MP rear cameras which can shoot video at either 2160p or 1080p at 30 fps. It also has a 16 MP selfie camera that can shoot 1080p videos at 30 fps. The smartphone has a 3,000 mAh lithium-polymer battery. It also has a fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the device. The phone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo.

    Also read: iOS 12 Is Now On 50% Of All Apple Devices

     

     

    In terms of connectivity, the predecessor of the Lenovo S5 Pro has 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, a 3.5 mm audio jack and USB Type-C connector for transferring data and charging. The phone will also have better AI Integration than the current phone. The price of Lenovo S5 starts at 999 CNY (around Rs 10,300/-) and we expect Lenovo to price the S5 Pro in a similar fashion.

    Finally, all rumours and doubts about the device will clear up on 18 October when Lenovo officially announces the device.

     

     

  • Xbox One Adds New Avatars And Alexa Support With Latest Update

    Xbox One Adds New Avatars And Alexa Support With Latest Update

    Microsoft has been constantly upgrading the Xbox One and in their latest update they have added support for Cortana and Alexa. Cortana is Microsoft’s personal assistant and Alexa is that of Amazon. The Xbox Skill feature allows interaction with your Xbox using Alexa or Cortana devices. You can ask the assistants to start a game and they will start the device, log in and launch the game as well. One needs to download Xbox Skill to use the features. It is also being offered with an Amazon Echo Bundle. The home speakers can also reduce or increase volume.

    Also Read: Fortnite for Android Now Open For All

    Xbox has also introduced new avatars which focus on inclusiveness. This features all ranges of body types. One can choose any type of outfit which he or she wishes to. They also represent people with disabilities and allow avatars to have crutches, wheelchairs etc. These avatars were shown at last year’s E3 where the release date was set for Fall, 2017. Microsoft has been one year late to bring these features.

    What this means for the industry

    Microsoft and Amazon’s close partnership is interesting to see as both have their own assistants and this partnership could mean that they can interact with each other. Dolby Vision HDR streaming across supported televisions has also been enabled. This allows a user to stream Netflix from their device. In the future, there is a possibility that other streaming services will join the bandwagon. Microsoft is also adding Dolby Vision to the Xbox One becoming the only other than Apple TV 4K and Google’s Chromecast Ultra to support both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Tell us how this will help all you Xbox One users and if it is a welcome change or not.

    The October update is available for all Xbox One, One X and One S devices.

  • iOS 12 Now On 50% iPhones and iPads

    iOS 12 Now On 50% iPhones and iPads

    Apple has revealed that 50% of users are now running iOS 12 on their devices. This is a comparatively good number as opposed to the iOS 11 which had seen a slow start and lesser acceptance. Apple also adds that on only counting the devices launched in the last four years, the number shoots up to 53%.

    Also Read: New Apple iPad Pro And Apple Pencil 2 Set To Launch

    While iOS 12 is running on 50% of the devices, iOS 11 takes the second place with 39% share of all the devices. This is a much faster adoption rate as compared to many of the previous versions of iOS. The ribs because the latest version offers an improvement in performance for older devices, which makes them faster than before. This is seen on the iPhone 6 Plus, for example.  After the update, apps launch upto 40% quicker and the keyboard appears over 50% faster on the iPhone 6 Plus. Along with this, animations are smoother and more responsive, along with scrolling in apps or entering the multitask view.

    iOS 12 does bring along a few minor bugs which were a topic of discussion for many. The ‘charge gate’ and ‘beauty gate’ issue was a problem but a fix was provided by the iOS 12.1 update. However, a few issues have popped up due to the update. Apparently, devices are now sending iMessages to the wrong people, cellular reception is poor and some users are not able to receive calls. Additionally users are also complaining about the lack of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Users are also reporting increasing battery drain with the iOS 12.1 update.

    2018 Apple iPhone new iphoneHowever, iOS 12 is being widely accepted by all its users and is available for almost all the devices released in the past few years. The Android OS on the other hand, is not doing so well in this sphere. As per last months reports, only 0.1 percent of Android Devices are running the latest Android 9 Pie. This means that over 99% of Android devices do not run the latest version of the OS. Only 19.2 percent of the devices are running Android Oreo. The slow spread of Android maybe due to the large number of devices present in the market. Additionally, manufactures continue to launch smartphones that are not running the latest variant of Android.

  • Huawei Mate 20 Pro Leak Reveals Key Specifications & Price

    Huawei Mate 20 Pro Leak Reveals Key Specifications & Price

    With the launch of the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro inching closer, a leak has revealed what seems to be everything that you need to know about the Mate 20 Pro. This includes its main specifications and also its alleged price in the UK. While previous leaks had revealed features and benchmark scores of the device, this one breaks it down for us.

    Also Read: Google Camera App APK Available For Download

    Specifications

    According to the leak, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a 6.39 inch display with a notch. It has a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px. It has an in-display fingerprint reader, which is present at the the bottom half of the screen. The display features a notch, which houses the front camera and an IR sensor for Face Unlock.

    Camera

    The new renders also show a different design, with the device having a traditional notch and not the water drop notch seen earlier. On the back, it has the triple rear camera setup, which is consistent with previous leaks. This is a 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP setup. The 40 MP sensor has an aperture of f/1.8 and combines four pixels into one for better image quality.

    The 20 MP sensor is a telephoto unit with an aperture of f/2.4 and the third is an 8 MP ultra-wide angle sensor.When working together, these cameras enable 5x optical zoom and ultra macro shots. It has a 24 MP  front camera.

    The Mate 20 Pro runs on the brand new Kirin 980 SoC, which is Huawei’s upcoming flagship processor. The processor is made with the 7nm process and is will be faster than the latest A12 Bionic form Apple, according to the company. The device will also have two NPUs (Neural Processing Units) which will help in analysing image content, optimising the scene and providing a better photo output.

    Battery & Storage

    Under the hood, it packs a 4,200 mAh battery and is accompanied by a 40 W charger, which will take it from zero to 70 % in just 30 minutes. The phone also supports wireless charging. Interestingly, the device can also act as a wireless charger for the Huawei Freebuds 2, which will launch alongside the device.

    Another surprising addition is the introduction of a Nano Memory Card format. This will be compatible with the Mate 20 Pro, which does not support microSD cards. The Nano cards are smaller when compared to the microSD cards and have capacities of upto 256 GB.

    The Mate 20 Pro has an IP68 certification, making it water and dust resistant. The device will run Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9.0. It will have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and LTE for connectivity and will be offered in Twilight, black, blue and green.

    Price

    The device is said to cost 899 pounds for the base 6 GB and 128 GB variant, putting the higher variants at the 1000 pond price mark. It is also rumoured that Huawei will launch a Mate 20X gaming handset at the launch event as well.

  • Honor 8C Launched In China

    Honor 8C Launched In China

    Honor has announced a new budget smartphone, the Honor 8C in China. The smartphone has a 6.26 inch HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 1520 x 720 px and 269 ppi pixel density. It is the first device to run on the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC with an Octa-Core processor and the Adreno 506 GPU. The smartphone has 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

    On the back, the Honor 8C has dual rear cameras, the first one is a 13 MP, f/1.8 aperture equipped color sensor and a secondary 2 MP, f /2.4 aperture equipped black and white sensor. The device can capture 1080p videos at 30 fps. Along with the dual rear cameras, it also has an 8 MP selfie camera which can shoot 1080p videos at 30 fps. The Snapdragon 632 has AI integration that assists in taking better pictures from the smartphone.

    Also read: Top Tech and Gadgets List Under Rs. 1,000

    The Honor 8C is powered by a 4,00o mAh lithium-polymer battery and it also has a fingerprint scanner for swiftly unlocking the phone. The phone is running on EMUI 8.2 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. It has a triple slot which houses two SIM cards and a microSD card.

    Talking about connectivity, the smartphone has 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and micro-USB 2.0 for charging and data transfer.

    Price and Availability:

    The Honor 8C starts at a price of 1,099 ¥ (around Rs 11,700) and is available in three color variants: Magic Night Black, Aurora Blue, and Platinum Gold.  The smartphone is up for pre-order in China, but the company is yet to make any announcement about its India launch.

  • Fortnite for Android Now Open For All

    Fortnite for Android Now Open For All

    Following on the heels of PUBG, Fortnite has also has made the game available for everyone instead of an invite-only model of business. This Battle Royale game, first released in 2017 was previously available for Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.  With time, it has now been made available for Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android devices. The role playing game will take android users by storm. This move is to combat the likes of PUBG, which is trying to draw in more users using new maps, daily skin drops and more. First launched back in August exclusively for Samsung Galaxy devices, Fortnite has with its own installer. So it will not be available in the Play Store but one has to separately download the installer which will complete the installation process.

    Also Read: Fortnite Installs Strike 15 Million Mark On Android

    The game has won several gaming awards in its journey from 2017 till now. These include awards like The Game Award 2017, 14th British Academy Games Award, Golden Joystick Award, Game Critics Award and many more. With Battle Royale style games gaining importance, Call of Duty’s Blackout has also joined the bandwagon recently. These three games are going to fight it out in the gaming industry. We sincerely hope that COD4 Blackout reaches mobile devices as well! PUBG on the other hand is expanding slowly and surely as they opened a South American Server to gauge the interest from people in that area. The server will be available till October 15, 2018 as per reports.

    System Requirements And How to Download

    The minimum requirement for Fortnite to run on an android device is 64-bit Android 5.0 Lollipop or above, 3 GB free storage space and a minimum of 3 GB of RAM. It also requires a GPU with Adreno 530 or higher, Mali-G71 MP20, Mali-G72 MP12 or higher. The game is downloadable from Epic’s specific Fortnite website for Android but is available for iOS devices from the App Store. One can scan a QR code to get the installer directly on their devices.

     

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