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New Apple iPad Pro And Apple Pencil 2 Set To Launch

While most expected to see the iPad Pro to launch along with the iPhone XS and the Apple Watch 4 at Apple’s special event, we were disappointed. However, fresh ‘evidence’ suggests that the iPad Pro will be releasing later this month and we can expect quite a few changes from it. The possibility of a new MacBook, AirPods 2 and even the AirPower charging pad are high.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A9 Launched With Five Camera Setup

Apple has reportedly registered new iPad models and a new Bluetooth device with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). This tells us that we can expect not only the new iPad Pro but also the Apple Pencil along with it, which could be the bluetooth device in question. According to a website, Apple has registered A1876, A1980 and A1993 . These registration numbers are similar to those spotted earlier in a Apple file in the Eurasian Economic Commission.

Specifications

Drawing from previous leaks and renders, the iPad Pro will launch in 12.9 inch and a 10.5 inch variants. It will have LCD panels. The device looks starkly different from previous generation of iPads with thin bezels and the lack of a home button, which hints at the presence of Face ID. The images also show the lack of a headphone jack and a new placement for the Smart Connector, which is towards the bottom middle, on the back. This placement is different and could be because Face ID does not work when you place the device horizontally.

The iPad Pro runs on an unreleased ‘A12X Bionic’ chipset from Apple, according to rumours. This chipset is faster than the A12 Bionic seen in the current iPhone models. It is made using the 7 nm process which might take the battery life and performance of the device to another level. The devices have 4 GB of RAM, with storage options of upto 512 GB.

The launch of the iPad Pro could be towards the end of this month. This time frame also coincides with the launch of the iPhone XR, so it would be a convenient slot for Apple. While there is no confirmation, we hope to see the launch of a new MacBook, the AirPods 2 and AirPower which Apple has been holding back for so long.

October 12, 2018
Top Tech and Gadgets List Under Rs. 1,000

Everyone likes cool and nifty gadgets that make their life a little bit easier. So, Here is a list of Top Tech and Gadgets Under Rs. 1,000

1.Magnetic Phone Stand:

This cool looking stand is a great accessory for every mobile user. It has a powerful magnetic disk and smartphones with metal backs can easily attach to it. It can be used as a stand while the phone is charging or for viewing movies, etc.

2.USB-C OTG Adapter:

It is a Type-C to Type-A USB converter for mobile phones and tablets. Type C is the latest USB standard and is now available on all types of smartphones and computers. With this adapter the user can easily connect hard drives and pen drives to a device with Type-C port.

3.PUBG Controller GamePad:

At number four in the list of top tech and gadgets is the PUBG gamepad controller. This gamepad controller is a great accessory for gaming enthusiasts. It can be attached to any smartphone and its ergonomic grip makes playing the game effortlessly.

4.Sports Earphones:

These headphones are a great addition to any fitness enthusiast’s gym bag. They fit perfectly on your ears and do not fall off easily while working out. They are sweat-proof and using them won’t be a problem during those extreme sweaty workouts.

5.Two in One Cables:

Everyone needs power cables for their smartphones. Smartphone charging ports now come in all shapes and sizes. These 2 in 1 cables make life a tad bit easier by allowing the user to have two cable connector in one cable. They come in two variants: Micro-USB + Lightning connector or Micro-USB + USB Type-c connector.

6.Adjustable Wrench Knife/Claw Hammer:

These 9-in-1 muti-tools have 3 changeable screwdrivers with an LED torch. They also include a steel knife, a bottle opener, hammer and an adjustable wrench.

7. ResQTech Tyre Inflator:

It is a portable tyre inflator for cars and bikes. It is powered by the 12 v socket of the vehicle and can be used to pump air in the tyres during any emergencies or routine air fill-ups.

8.Three in One Car Charger:

This is a travel charger that plugs in 12 v car sockets and has three power out ports with fast charging support. We carry a lot of gadgets nowadays, all of which need to be charged frequently and this car charger is the perfect companion for people who regularly travel in their car.

9.Magnetic Bottle Opener:

At number one in the top tech and gadgets list is the Levier bottle opener. It is a magnetic bottle opener that holds tight to the cap, so you can crack open a cold one without cleaning caps off the floor.

10.Mi BT Speaker:

This mini speaker is very compact in size yet it packs a powerful punch. The audio quality is crystal clear and loud. It can easily connect to any device with Bluetooth and stream music wirelessly.

For a fairly cheap price, these gadgets can help you with your daily chores. Make sure to keep following this iGyaan thread for more top tech and gadgets.

October 11, 2018
Nokia 8110 4G Banana Phone Launched

HMD India held an event in New Delhi today and announced two new products. The new Nokia 3.1 plus and the Nokia 8110 4G. The 8110 4G is has a curved body with a slider. It is a 4G version of the Nokia 8110. It is also called the banana phone as it resembles a banana especially when the slider is open.

The Nokia 8110 4G has a 2.4-inch QVGA curved display and a physical slider that is used to receive and end calls. The device is built with polycarbonate plastic and weighs 117 grams. It has an IP 52 rating which makes it water spray protected from a 15-degree vertical angle. The phone has a dual-core Snapdragon 205 mobile processor along with 512 MB of RAM. The phone has 4 GB of inbuilt storage, which is expandable up to 32 GB via a microSD card.

The Nokia 8110 4G has a 1,500 mAh battery that will last fairly long considering its low power consumption. It has a 2 MP rear camera to capture photos and videos. In terms of connectivity, the phone has Bluetooth 4.1, 802.11 Wi-Fi, GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack and a micro-USB port for charging and data transfer. It is a dual sim phone that can accept one micro sim & another nano sim and also has Wi-Fi hotspot functionality.

There are some basic preloaded apps on the phone, including calculator, FM Radio, voice recorder, a basic web-browser, and the classic snake game. It also supports youtube and facebook app which is available on Kai store.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy A9 Launched With Five Camera Setup

Price and Colors:

The Nokia 8110 4G starts at a price of Rs. 5,990 and is available in two color variants: Yellow and Black. HMD global has partnered with Jio to launch the phone and they will bundle it with 500 GB of data.

October 11, 2018
Insta360 Launches ONE X Camera With 5.7K Video Capture

Major players in the industry like Samsung, Nikon, Kodak, LG have tried their hands on a 360 degree camera. However, it still hasn’t taken off as expected. Insta360, which is a China based company has been a major influence in this sphere. They recently launched the Insta360 ONE X with loads of unbelievable features. These include 5.7K Video + 18MP Photo which allows the user to get great output images as well as videos. The FlowState Stabilisation works great when walking and shooting. Apart from that it also has Cinematic Slow-Mo, WiFi Preview & Transfer, TimeShift and HDR.

Also Read: LG V40 ThinQ Launched With Five Cameras

It shoots video in three different resolutions – 5.7K at 30 fps, 4K at 50 fps and 3K at 100 fps. We feel a perfect slow motion needs to be more than 100 fps and we hope the company improves on the same in their next generation cameras. As we all know, when shooting in a 360 degree camera, sometimes the camera overexposes the parts with more light and underexposes parts with less light or vice versa. The HDR mode promises to solve this problem in the ONE X. The Invisible Selfie Stick feature hides your selfie stick from the shot when showing you the final 360 degree output.

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It also has a drifter accessory that looks like the paper aeroplanes we all loved and made in school. The camera can be put inside the accessory and thrown when shooting action shots like skateboarding, roller blading and so on. One can control the video timings and slow or speed up certain parts. The ONE X also shoots hyperlapse videos. This camera suits the active lifestyle as well, with features like recording GPS data, on-screen stats like speed, altitude, direction etc. The camera also provides a unique perspective when using the Bullet- Time accessory. This accessory is like a selfie stick that can rotate. It takes rotating shots from the top of your head to provide amazing videos with you in the centre of the action. This accessory is available for $39.99. The ONE X camera costs $ 400, nothing is known about its availability in India as of now.

October 11, 2018
HMD Launches Nokia 3.1 Plus In India

HMD Global has launched the Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone. Following the Nokia 6.1 Plus and 5.1 Plus, this device is the latest budget offering from the company. The device has a 6 inch screen, a dual camera setup. Android One and premium looks among other features. The device is priced at Rs 11,499 for the 3 GB RAM variant.

Also Read: HMD Launches Nokia 7.1 With Android One And Zeiss Optics

Design & Display

The device has a 2.5 D curved glass design with an aluminium cover. The device has a matt finish and looks very premium. On the back of the device, there is the dual camera setup along with the fingerprint sensor and Android One branding. It is available in Blue, White and Baltic colours.

The Nokia 3.1 Plus has a 6 inch HD+ display. It has a 18:9 aspect ratio and does not feature the immensely popular notch. The display has considerable bezels on the top and bottom and thin bezels on the side

Processor & Battery

Running on the MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, the device has 3 GB of LPPDDR3 RAM. It has an internal storage of 32 GB which is expandable up to 400 GB via a microSD card.

Under the hood, it packs a 3,500 mAh battery which should be enough to get you through the day, according to the company. The device is running Android Oreo and gives a pure stock Android experience with the Android One program. Nokia also said that they will ensure monthly updates to keep the device secure at all times.

Camera & Connectivity

The Nokia 3.1 Plus has a 13 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup. The rear cameras are accompanied by an LED flash. The front snapper has an 8 MP sensor.

The device has Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi, VoLTE and GPS among other features. It uses a Micro USB cable for charging and connectivity.

Price & Availability

As mentioned before, the device is priced at Rs 11,499 for the 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage variant. This will put it in direct competition with devices such as the Redmi 6, Realme 2 and others in a highly competitive segment. Tell us your thoughts about the new Nokia 3.1 Plus in the comments!

October 11, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 Launched With Five Camera Setup

Samsung has announced the new Galaxy A9 with five cameras an event in Malaysia. The new Samsung Galaxy A9 has a 6.3 inch, 2280 x 1080 px FHD+ Super AMOLED display, with a 392 ppi pixel density. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC with an Octa-Core processor and the Adreno 512 GPU. The device has two variants with either 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 512 GB via a microSD card. The device has a 3,800 mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 2.0. For securely unlocking the smartphone, it has a fingerprint sensor at the back and also has a face unlock option.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Has Quad Cameras:

The key highlight of the Samsung A9 is the vertical quad camera setup at the back of the device. The phone has four different camera sensors, each with a unique function. The first camera in this vertical alignment is an 8 MP, f/2.4, ultra wide sensor with a 120-degree viewing angle. The second camera is a 10 MP, f/2.4 aperture equipped, telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The third is the 24 MP, f/1.7 aperture equipped main camera. Finally, there is a 5 MP, f/2.2 aperture equipped depth sensor for live focus. The single LED flash is placed below this setup.

The device can also capture 4k 2160p video at 30 fps. Along with the four rear cameras, the phone also has an 8MP front-facing selfie camera that can record Full HD 1080p videos at 30 fps.

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

Galaxy A9 Price and Availability:

The Galaxy A9 starts at a price of £ 549 (around Rs 53,500) But, Expected in India around Rs. 35000. The smartphone will be sold in three color variants: Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum pink and Glossy Black. The phone will go on sale in November 2018 globally including in India.

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October 11, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Best Smartphone Deals And Discounts

With the Flipkart Big Billion Day Sale on in full swing, we bring to you some of the best deals on great smartphones. The specifications mentioned are for the variants offering the said deal.

Redmi Note 5 Pro

The Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.9 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the 1.8 GHz Snapdragon 636 processor, and has an expandable memory of up to 128 GB. The Redmi Note 5 Pro has a dual 12 MP + 5 MP rear camera setup and a 20 MP front camera. It has a 4,00o mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 14,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 12,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 11,699

Redmi 6

The Redmi 6 has a 5.45 inch HD+ Full Screen Display. It features a 12 MP + 5 MP AI Dual Camera System with Portrait Mode on the Front Camera. It runs on a 2.0 GHz Mediatek P22 Octa Core and has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. It has a 3,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 8,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 7,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 7,199

Realme 2 Pro

The Realme 2 Pro has a 6.3 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa Core chipset and has 6 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 256 GB. It features a 16 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and a 16 MP front camera. It packs a 3,500 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 14,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 13,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 12,591

Realme 2

The Realme 2 has a 6.2 inch HD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa Core processor and has 3 GB of RAM. The device has 32 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 256 GB. It has a 13 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and a 8 MP front camera. The device has a 4,230 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 9,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 8,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 8,091

Realme C1

The Realme C1 has a 6.2 inch HD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa Core Processor and has 3 GB of RAM. It has 16 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 13 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and a 5 MP front camera. The device has a 4,230 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 8,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 6,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 6,999

Honor 9N

The Honor 9N has a 5.84 inch display. It runs on the Kirin 659 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 13 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and a 16 MP front camera. The device has a 3,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 11,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 9,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 8,999

Honor 7A

The Honor 7A has a 5.7 inch HD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa Core Processor and has 3 GB of RAM. It has 32 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 13 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 8,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 7,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 7,199

Honor 10

The Honor 10 has a 5.84 inch HD+ display. It runs on the Kirin 970 Octa Core Processor and has 6 GB of RAM. It has 128 GB of inbuilt storage. It has a 24 MP + 16 MP dual rear camera setup and an 24 MP front camera. The device has a 3,400 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 32,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 24,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 22,499

Asus Max Pro M1

The Asus Max Pro M1 has a 5.99 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa Core Processor and has 3 GB of RAM. It has 32 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 2 TB. It has a 13 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 5,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 10,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 9,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 8,999

Asus Zenfone 5Z

The Asus Zenfone 5Z has a 6.2 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core Processor and has 6 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 2 TB. It has a 12 MP + 8 MP dual rear camera setup and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,300 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 29,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 24,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 22,499

Motorola One Power

The Motorola One Power has a 6.2 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 16 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and an 12 MP front camera. The device has a 5,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 16,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 15,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 14,399

Nokia 5.1 Plus

The Nokia 5.1 Plus has a 5.8 inch HD+ display. It runs on the MediaTek Helio P60 Octa Core Processor and has 3 GB of RAM. It has 32 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 400 GB. It has a 13 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,060 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 10,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 10,499

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 9,449

Nokia 6.1 Plus

The Nokia 6.1 Plus has a 5.8 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 400 GB. It has a 16 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and a 16 MP front camera. The device has a 3,060 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 15,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 14,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 13,499

POCO F1

The Poco F1 has a 6.18 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa Core Processor and has 6 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and a 20 MP front camera. The device has a 4,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 21,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 20,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 18,899

Samsung Galaxy S8

The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a 5.8 inch Quad HD+ display. It runs on the Exynos 8895 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 12 MP rear camera and n 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 49,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 29,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 27,490

Samsung On8

The Samsung On8 has a 6 inch HD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 16 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and a 16 MP front camera. The device has a 3,500 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 16,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 14,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 13,491

Samsung On6

The Samsung On6 has a 5.6 inch HD+ display. It runs on a 1.6 GHz Exynos Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,000 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 13,490

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 11,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 10,791

Vivo V9

The Vivo V9 has a 6.3 inch FHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 16 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup and a 24 MP front camera. The device has a 3,260 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 18,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 15,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 13,391

Oppo F9

The Oppo F9 has a 6.3 inch FHD display. It runs on the Mediatek Helio P60 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 256 GB. It has a 16 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and a 16 MP front camera. The device has a 3,500 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 19,990

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 18,990

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 17,091

Infinix Smart 2

The Infinix Smart 2 has a 5.45 inch HD+ display. It runs on the Mediatek MTK6739 Quad Core Processor and has 2 GB of RAM. It has 16 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 128 GB. It has a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,050 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 5,999

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 4,999

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 4,499

Google Pixel 2 XL

The Google Pixel 2 XL has a 6 QHD+ display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa Core Processor and has 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of inbuilt storage. It has a 12.2 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera. The device has a 3,520 mAh battery.

Regular Price : Rs 45,499

Click Here to Buy It At Deal Price : Rs 40,000

Additional HDFC Bank Discount : Rs 35,000

October 11, 2018
Apple Secretly Bought Danish Visual Effects Startup

For super secretive Apple, buying a startup is not something new. According to recent reports by a news website, Apple bought image processing software company Spektral for $30 Million. Apparently, they did not disclose the purchase which was made last year. The company is developing a software that can digitally separate a subject from it’s background.

Also Read: ‘Apple Glass’ Could Be A Reality Soon As Apple Buys AR Centric Longmont

Apple had introduced ‘Portrait Lighting’ last year which separates a subject and makes the background dark. There seems to be a correlation between the two but we are not entirely sure what they have planned for the future. The unique technology of Spektral is based on state-of-the-art machine learning and computer vision techniques. It can process images as well as video. The software can cut out people from a video in real time on a smartphone. It also promises to provide high quality detail.

Spektral had created a technique called cutouts which they used in their software. The company was known by the name of CloudCutout at the time. This software negates the need for green screens and creates a mixed reality for the users. The news website also reports that the co-founder and Chief Technical Officer Toke Jansen now lists Apple as his employer. The company website suggests that the software provides a flexible trade-off between quality and computation time.

Apple’s interest in augmented reality in the recent years has become extremely interesting. It has been pushing developers to create augmented reality apps for it’s iPhones and iPads with ARKit. Some Apple analysts have also hinted that some kind of augmented reality glasses might also be on its way. It can arrive as soon as 2020. Apple’s smart-glasses have the codename “T288”.

October 11, 2018
Razer Phone 2 Launched With Vapor Chamber Cooling For US$ 799

The first Razer Phone was launched in November 2017, targeted as a gaming phone. Razer has now launched the successor “Razer Phone 2” which takes many cues from the first iteration and adds some new features.

The Razer Phone 2 now has upgraded specs including the new Snapdragon 845 chipset. Much like many other gaming phones launched this year, is cooled using a vapour cooling chamber. The Razer Phone 2 continues to get dual front firing speakers which are now said to be louder. The phone also has Dolby Audio and 32 bit DAC. The Razer Phone 2 joins the Note 9 in an effort to support upto 1TB micro SD cards, however, is preloaded with 64 GB of storage and 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. The phone has dedicated slots for Nano SIM and MicroSD cards.

Razer Styling

The phone is made of an aluminium unibody shell, which is similar to last year. However, on the back now is a RGB Razer logo which looks unique. Leave it to Razer to RGB everything, this logo can also be set to change colour for notifications and also has presets. The phone is also IP67 rated for dust and water resistance.

The display on the Razer Phone 2 is an 5.7 inch IGZO IPS LCD with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Display has a Quad HD 2560 x 1440px resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection along with an Anti-Fingerprint coating.

The Razer Phone 2 has a dual camera setup at the back. The setup consists of two 12 MP Sony rear cameras one with an f1.6 aperture and the other with an f/2.6 aperture. On the front is an 8 MP camera that also captures Full HD video at upto 1080p. The new device has a rear glass panel and now has support for wireless charging. The second Razer Phone has a large a 4,000 mAh battery and supports Qualcomm’s QuickCharge 4.0+ charging.

The side mounted power button doubles as a fingerprint sensor, seen on Sony and recently Samsung phones. The Razer Phone 2 will be sold with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the Box and will get an upgrade to Android 9 soon after. The phone runs a custom Razer UI on top of Android to allow for the customisable look.

Also read: Sony WH 1000X M3 Launched in India, Unboxing Video

Razer Phone 2 Price and Availability:

The Razer Phone 2 has been launched at a price of US $ 799 (approx. INR. 59,500). Two variants of the phone include different colour finishes, a glossy Mirror Black and a matte Satin Black. Those in the US can pre order the phone starting today at Razer’s website. The Razer Phone never made it to India, but The Razer Phone 2 is expected to hit the Indian market before the end of the year 2018. At this moment however, there is no official information on its availability in India.

Razer will also offer various accessories for the new smartphone. A Razer Wireless Charging dock for US$ 99.99, Leather and Kevlar Cases for $40 and $50, respectively. The company has also released a thin case that allows the RGB logo to shine through, this and the screen protector will retail for US $ 19.99

October 11, 2018
Fallout 76 Main Theme Released

Fallout, a dark gritty open world RPG, has released their theme song for the latest instalment of the game. The Fallout 76 official trailer saw it’s release on June 10th 2018. The game trailer showed that it was based in Alabama in the countryside and played parts of a very well known song. Aptly, the trailer saw its release with a John Denver classic, “Country Roads”. However it is a different version of the song which plays on Appalachia Radio in the game. The version which appears in the game is a rendition by New York doo-wop group Spank.

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As we inch closer to the release date, Bethesda Softworks has released an official Main Theme, which is a track composed by Inon Zur. Zur is famous for previously composing for games like Fallout 4, Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel, Guardians of Middle-earth, Star Trek: Starfleet Command II and many more.

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The track is extremely gritty. It works well with the game due to it’s extremely dark and post apocalyptic gameplay. The beta for the Fallout 76 will be available from October 23 for Xbox One. It will be available from October 30th for PC and PlayStation 4.

October 11, 2018
Sony WH 1000X M3 Launched in India : Unboxing Video

Sony has launched their new WH-1000XM3 around-ear headphones in the Indian market. The headphone is the latest addition to Sony’s 1000X family of headphones. This is an upgrade from their previous WH-1000XM2 headphones. With the new headphones, Sony has added many new improvements from the outgoing generation. The new headphones have better Noise Cancelling performance, among other features.

Also read: Top Xiaomi Products With Discounts During Amazon & Flipkart Sale

Features

The Sony WH-1000XM3 is a pair of Bluetooth headphones that have built-in active noise cancellation. With this feature, the headphones can neutralize the unwanted background noise while enjoying their favorite audio. Sony has equipped the headphones with the QN1 which is a noise cancelingProcessor developed by the company. Sony claims the new processor has four times better performance than it’s predecessor.

The headphones have 40mm drivers with LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) diaphragm. The LCP diagram can reproduce the full range of frequencies up to 40kHz and can handle heavy beats.

The headphones have a Quick Attention Mode which allows the user to know what is going around them. The user can place their hand on the right earcup which will instantly decrease the volume and they can check their surroundings. The right earcup has a touchpad to control various functions with simple swipe gestures. To control volume users can simply swipe up or down on the touchpad and right or left swipe changes the audio track.

Design & Specifications

The headphones have Bluetooth 4.2 technology and have NFC for easy connection with supported devices. It only has two physical keys that can control options like power on/off and Bluetooth pairing. The headphones weigh at 255 grams and are available in two color options: Black and Platinum silver.

Battery

Sony claims the headphones have a battery backup of 30 hrs. They can be charged from zero to full in 2-3 hours and also have Quick charge capabilities. With 10 minutes of Quick charge they can give a 5-hour audio playback.

Inside The Box

Packaged along with the headphones are a bunch of accessories. They include a Type-C charging cable, an auxiliary cable for line in, an in-flight adapter and a case for securely carrying the headphones.

Price

The headphones have a price tag of Rs. 29,990/-. They will be available both online and offline starting from 18th October.

Check out our unboxing video of the Sony WH-1000XM3

October 10, 2018
Samsung To Launch Three Galaxy S10 Phones

Three new Samsung Galaxy S10 models have been certified in China, according to reports. The SM-G970F, SM-G975F and SM-G973F models have appeared for certification. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is the upcoming flagship from Samsung. It packs many new features, according to reports. The device will launch on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Galaxy smartphones.

Also Read: Huawei Mate 20 Design Shown In Official Press Images

Specifications

Previous leaks have reported that the Samsung Galaxy S10 will have three distinct variants. The first will be a 5.8 inch flat display device with a single rear camera. This is the cheapest variant, called the Galaxy S10 Lite. The devoid variant will feature a 5.8 inch curved display and will have dual rear cameras. The third will be the ‘true flagship’ device and will have three rear cameras and two front facing cameras. There are talks of a 5G variant of the same.

Other than this, the Galaxy S10 is reported pro have slimmer bezels (but no notch), an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor and various gradient colour options. The ultrasonic fingerprint reader is an existing Qualcomm technology. This is much more secure than existing ‘optical’ in-display fingerprint sensors and works in almost all conditions.

Concept Images of Galaxy S10

The Galaxy S10 will run on the Snapdragon 8150 chipset, according to reports. This is the latest chipset from Qualcomm and will be the next flagship offering. While the Snapdragon 8150 does notifier much improvement over the Snapdragon 845 in terms of speed, the biggest change is the addition of a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). An NPU will help better integrate the Machine Learning and AI into the chipset. Apple had introduced a dedicated NPU with its A11 Bionic Chip last year and continues to offer it in its new A12 Bionic. The addition of an NPU to a Qualcomm chipset will help bring Android devices up to speed with iPhones.

Additionally, the folding smartphone from Samsung might be facing some delays, but the Samsung Galaxy S10 is sure to steal the spotlight with its exciting new features, if the leaks are to be believed.

October 10, 2018
Top Xiaomi Products With Discounts During Amazon & Flipkart Sale

Xiaomi is a company that needs no introduction. They make a variety of products ranging from Smartphones to LED TVs to mobile accessories. Here is a list of some Xiomi Products that will be available at discount during the festive season sale.

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Mi LED Smart TV 4A 108 cm (43 inches)

Bring home the Mi LED Smart TV 4A 108 cm (43) and delight your senses with crisp images and rich audio quality. It features Full HD LED Display that gives you crystal clear visuals while the Stereo Speakers make for immersive sound quality, leaving no room for a dull moment.

MRP: Rs. 25,999/-

Discount: 19 %

Price during Sale: Rs. 20,999/-

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Mi LED Smart TV 4A 80 cm (32 inches)

Get the Mi LED Smart TV 4A 80 cm (32) that screams entertainment. You can take your TV-viewing experience to the next level as it comes with an HD-Ready LED Display, Stereo Speakers.

MRP: Rs. 15,999/-

Discount: 15 %

Price during Sale: Rs. 13,499/-

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Mi MJSXJ02CM 360° 1080P Home Security Camera (White)

This Xiaomi security camera is here to make sure that your home and your family stay protected when you’re not around. It comes with a dual motor head that enables it to rotate and capture a 360 degrees horizontal view and a 96 degrees vertical view so that you can view your home from all angles. And, it offers HD picture quality to ensure that even distant backgrounds are clear and detailed.

MRP: Rs. 2,899/-

Discount: 6 %

Price during Sale: Rs. 2,699/-

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Xiomi Mi Body Composition Scale (White)

In addition to body weight, Mi Body Composition Scale provides accurate body composition statistics that gives you a realistic picture of your health and fitness.

MRP: Rs. 1,999/-

Discount: 10 %

Price during Sale: Rs. 1,799/-

Xiomi Mi Basic 2 Bluetooth Speaker (White)

Beautiful design, beautiful sound. High-definition sound, lightweight and portable. Bluetooth 4.2, 10 hours of playback.

MRP: Rs. 2,699/-

Discount: 41 %

Price during Sale: Rs. 1,599/-

Xiaomi 20,000mAh Power Bank 2i

It is the 20,000 mAh power bank offering from Xiaomi. It has a micro-USB port for charging the power bank and two USB output ports for charging mobile devices. The power bank has 4 LED indicators to display the remaining charge.

MRP: Rs. 1,999/-

Discount: 30 %

Price during Sale: Rs. 1,399/-

Xiaomi 10,000mAh Power Bank 2i

It is the 10,000 mAh power bank offering from Xiaomi. It has a micro-USB port for charging the power bank and two USB output ports for charging mobile devices.

MRP: Rs. 1,199/-

Discount: 42 %

Price during Sale: Rs. 699/-

October 10, 2018
Digital Photo Professional Software From Canon Now Available In iOS

Given that most photographers use Macbooks, iPads and other Apple devices, Canon’s entry into the iOS eco-space is quite late. A large part of Canon’s DPP software has been finally ported to iOS App Store. This will allow a Canon camera to connect to Macbooks and iPads. Users can now edit CR3 and JPEG files. The images can be viewed and saved on the cloud as well. The Camera connect app, which is widely used by photographers as well, can be used to remotely control your camera. When one shoots images on the camera, it can directly be viewed on the iPad. This lets photographers to see the details in their images on a bigger screen. Apple is known for their great display and photographers can see their images live using Canon’s software.

With this software one can work on Cropping, Picture Style, White Balance, Brightness, Gamma level, Saturation, Tone Curve, Colour and more. It is also compatible with Android smartphone and tablet versions 4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1. The Camera Connect app also makes it easy to change camera settings, take pictures and video and even apply GPS data. It is however advisable to switch off user data if one is concerned about security.

Another great feature of this software is DPP express which allows you to process and edit the images on your tab or laptop. It offers multiple editing history which can help a person to retrace and delete certain steps along the way while editing. One can create upto four editing histories and mix and match certain editing steps. The software will be compatible on newer iPads running running iOS 11 or higher. DPP Express can be downloaded from the App Store.

October 10, 2018
Google Camera App APK Available For Download

It has just been a few hours since the Pixel 3 and 3 XL launch and we are seeing the Google Camera app APK popping up on the internet. The APK won’t have all the features that a Pixel 3 device can utilise and most devices haven’t been listed in the Google Camera Port list yet.

What’s different?

The first thing that one notices is the redesigned UI. Swiping right opens up options for slow motion, Panorama, Photo Sphere, Portrait, AR Stickers, Lens and Settings. Instead of appearing as a list, it now appears as round icons on the bottom half of the screen. The bottom half also has the Camera, Video and More options. This looks much cleaner and makes it easier to swap between modes easily and quickly. The Panorama mode has arrows instead of dots which many phones like the Oneplus 6 already use. Top Shot and Night Sight will only work on Pixel devices but most features other than that are usable on other devices as well.

Here is a before/after photo of the camera app as published by a developers website and these are the changes:

The Pixel 3 will start at $799 and £739. The 3 XL starts at $899 and £869. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have a 5.5-inch and 6.3-inch display respectively. They are available in 64GB and 128GB storage options. Many are speculating if the 4GB RAM would be enough for a flagship device. The Snapdragon 845 chip is a welcome change to see. Of all the features that got consumers excited about, the Google Camera app and dual front cameras drew significant attention. It will be great to see if the new app and it’s AI are able to improve image quality in future.

The Pixel camera hardware features a 12-megapixel sensor with autofocus, dual pixel phase detection, OIS, EIS, f/1.8 aperture. On the front, it has dual 8-megapixel cameras with one wide angle lens for selfies. Google Pixel Slate, Pixel Stand and Home hub were some of the best devices at the show. Let us know what you think about the new Pixel 3 and 3XL in the comments below!

October 10, 2018