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The Redesigned Version Of Google Lens Starts Rolling Out To Users

The American multinational technology company Google first announced an update to its popular utility application, Google Lens at the Developer’s Conference held 7 May onwards. The application is widely used for retrieving data based on a visual analysis of a product, test or the environment. The revamped version of the application will bring additional functionality, like dividing a food bill amongst a group of people and some informative features such as watch a recipe video. The updated Google lens has a new slide-up menu that houses circular buttons with a variety of functionalities. The older buttons that were previously used to scan barcodes/QR codes and Copy Text have been sacrificed to bring in new buttons. The first button will allow the user to directly overlay the translated text in their own language, without opening the Translate application. The second button is again familiar to a lot of users, which allows them to copy the text in an image and paste it elsewhere.

The third button is the standard Lens button, which will use the device’s camera to recognize everything displayed in the frame. For instance, if you point the camera towards different buildings in an area, it will provide the user with addresses and information regarding the same (provided it is available in the database). There’s a new “shopping” button which will open a mode where users can check the availability of products on e-commerce platforms. The last button is the “dining” button, which will allow users to highlight the most popular dishes in a dining area simply by pointing the camera towards the menu.

Also Read: Samsung Launches 10000 mAh Power Bank With Wireless Charging Support

The new Google Lens update is reportedly available on Pixel Devices running the latest v9.91 build of the Google application. Furthermore, users who are currently using the latest beta version of the Google application can use the redesigned Google Lens features as well.

May 23, 2019
Samsung Launches 10000 mAh Power Bank With Wireless Charging Support

Samsung in an efforts to bring its Wireless charging technology to the mainstream market has launched two new accessories in its wireless products lineup. Users can charge their Samsung Galaxy smartphones and other Qi-certified devices seamlessly. Supporting the company’s other line up of wireless devices, the new Wireless Power Bank and Wireless Duo Pad are capable of charging the Galaxy Buds and the Galaxy Watch.

With Samsung leaning towards making wireless charging more accessible and practical in the everyday life of its consumers. By taking away the ‘Gimmick’ that has initially surrounded this feature. It serves to make wireless charging an industry norm. Samsungs move on making devices from other brands compatible along with their wireless products makes wireless charging a universally accessible tool.

Features of Samsung’s Wireless Power Bank:

– Samsung’s design for a truly portable and wireless experience, encased in aluminium for a sturdy yet slim build.
– A hearty 10,000mAh capacity that can charge two devices at a go, with one being wireless and one wired charging.
– Samsung’s trademark Adaptive Fast Charging and Quick Charge 2.0 is available in both and wired and wireless charging.
– Dimensions: 149.93 x 70.8 x 15.09 mm; Weight: 234g
– Fast Wired Charging (AFC, QC2.0 max.15W), Wireless Charging Output (FAST CHARGE, Qi, Galaxy Watch)
– Backwards compatible with older Samsung S series as well as the Note series. Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch range and all Qi certified devices from other brands are also being supported with the power bank.

Features of Wireless Charger Duo Pad:

– Samsung claims that the Duo Pad charges Galaxy S10 devices up to 30 minutes faster than previous iterations.
– Capable of charging multiple devices with its dual charging pads, for e.g, a Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Watch at the same time.
– Dimensions: 195 x 18.05 x 92 mm, Weight: 168g
– Directly compatible with other Qi certified Products
– Charge up to 2 devices simultaneously, with Quick Charge 2.0 and Quick Charge 1.0, Qi, SmartWatch Charging.

Price and Availability

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The Samsung Wireless Charger Duo Pad launched with black and white coloured variants priced at Rs.5,999. Similarly, the Wireless Power Bank launched with silver and pink variants and is priced at Rs. 3,699.
Both products are available on online stores, such as Flipkart and Amazon, as well as certified Samsung affiliated stores.

May 22, 2019
Google Stored Passwords In An Unsecured Manner For 14 Years On G Suite

A Google Blog post disclosed a bug in the company’s G Suite platform that had caused a small portion of the user base to have their secure passwords being saved in a plain text format. The American tech giant reports that the bug has been in the system for the past fourteen years unchecked, although it claims that the bug has not been abused till now and that their investigation into the matter yielded no evidence that pointed towards unwarranted access. Google has reset any of the passwords that may have been affected by the bug. G Suite is the business/corporate version of Google’s Gmail and other Google related applications. Reportedly the bug was born out of a feature that was made specifically for companies, namely the Administrators to reset any user passwords or accounts for newly recruited employees. This process had the Admin console store the passwords in plain text instead of being encrypted. Google has since removed this function for Administrators.

Google thereon reassures how the unencrypted passwords were stored safely in the company’s own servers rather on the internet which is objectively easier to mediate. Google painstakingly explained the subtlety of cryptographic hashing to clear out all doubts surrounding the bug. Furthermore, all unchanged passwords will be reset automatically.

Google has a relatively good track record of detecting bugs and glitches in their system, but this bug points a finger towards a myriad of tech giants and social media companies as well such as Facebook which had also previously saved several hundreds of millions of passwords in plain text. It was accessible to its employees. Similarly, Twitter had also asked its entire user base to reset their passwords due to concerns regarding private data account access.

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Along with the report of the bug and other technical jargon to it, Google also issued an official apology for this oversight and assured their users of their “industry leading” practices and control over the situation. Google concluded by explicitly stating the fact that the aforementioned bug went unchecked for 14 years was rather disconcerting to the company and equally disturbing for its users.

May 22, 2019
Sony To Exit The Smartphone Business In India, North America Among Other Countries

Japanese electronics giant Sony was once one of the most renowned smartphone makers in the world. In the past, mobile devices from the company boasted of a unique design, innovative camera features and a clean software experience. But, due to the ever-increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers like Huawei, OnePlus and Xiaomi, Sony has not seen much success lately. According to a latest report, the smartphone business by the company is running on losses. Now, in an attempt to curb costs and prevent more loss, Sony has announced it is exiting major markets worldwide including India and North America.

What Does This Mean?

In the annual corporate strategy day on the 21st of March, Sony announced it has selected its areas of focus for smartphones. These countries include Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Europe. The countries that constitute the rest of the world either don’t have a presence of the company’s mobile devices yet or are the ones which have been left out of the focus areas. The latter are referred to as defocussed areas and includes regions like India, Australia, Canada, North America, Africa, The Middle East among others. While reports of the company jumping ship from these markets were rife for a while; it is the first time an official confirmation from Sony has been received.

Also read: Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition Launched In China

Along with concentrating on the focussed areas, Sony also plans to cut down its smartphone workforce by half in the next year. This is seen as a cost-cutting measure which may return profits; especially in regions where mobile devices from the company have proven to be popular. With respect to the defocused areas, Sony has planned to withdraw from the sales and marketing of smartphones in the aforementioned regions. All the above changes insinuate that the company is looking forward to implementing major changes with regard to its smartphone business.

May 22, 2019
Redmi K20 Confirmed To Have An Indisplay Fingerprint Sensor & 27 W Fast Charging Support

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Alleged Image Of The Redmi K20

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With each passing day, more and more information about the highly anticipated Redmi K20 is being revealed by the company. The K20 is Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship grade smartphone which is being touted to have high end specifications and will carry an aggressive price tag. A senior Xiaomi executive has freshly shared another teaser which exhibits a key feature of the upcoming handset. The teaser was shared on the Chinese social media platform, Weibo and it reveals the Redmi K20 with have an enhanced In-display fingerprint sensor.

Noteworthy, the anticipated flagship will incorporate the 7th generation optical fingerprint sensor which is significantly better than the last generation. The seventh generation fingerprint scanner has a 7.2 ?m size sensor and 15 % larger surface area. The sensor is upto 2x sensitive than the last generation which has lead to 30% faster unlock speed.

Furthermore, the Redmi K20 has also been granted the mandatory 3c certification. It reveals that the smartphone will support 27w fast charging which complies with prior reports. Previous teasers have revealed that the Redmi K20 will be powered by the high end Qualcomm chipset, the Snapdragon 855. The chipset is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process and is also present on devices like the Oppo Reno 10x zoom variant and the Galaxy S10 (US variant). The SoC consists of an Octa Core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU.

The Redmi K20 is reported to have a triple rear camera setup. Out of the three sensors, the main sensor will be the Sony IMX 586 48 MP sensor. It is also confirmed to pack a large 4,000 mAh battery.

Also Read: Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition Launched In China

Detailed specs, features and price of the K20 will be revealed at its official launch which is set for the 28th of May.

May 22, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Software Features To Be Added To Older OnePlus Smartphones

Chinese technology company OnePlus launched the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro in the month of May. Alongside, the company introduced some key updates to its operating system, known as Oxygen OS. The OS has received positive reviews globally due to its simplicity and responsiveness. With the latest update, OnePlus added new features like Zen Mode and Screen Recorder. As per reports, the aforementioned features will make their way to older OnePlus devices, including the OnePlus 6, 6T, 5 and 5T.

Zen Mode And Screen Recorder

Zen Mode is a feature that basically locks a user out of his/her device for 20 minutes. The user will not see/hear any notifications on the device, and at the same time, applications will be unusable as well. The only two features that are accessible is the call application and the camera. In case users decide to turn off Zen Mode before the time period of 20 minutes, they are out of luck, since no workaround will disable Zen Mode. Even restarting the OnePlus 7 Pro doesn’t help, as the Zen Mode timer continues from the same point you left it on.

The screen recorder, on the other hand, allows native recording (in the same number of frames per second) of the screen’s display without any overlay or watermark. Gamers can record their gaming sessions and export them, or users can create how-to videos for conveying specific information. As per reports, some OnePlus users side loaded these two applications into their older devices, which didn’t function as desired. For instance, sound capture was disabled during screen recording and Zen Mode was still allowing notifications to push through.

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OnePlus has acknowledged that Zen Mode and Screen Recording will be pushed to older OnePlus devices in the immediate future. The company has also released a statement regarding how users don’t need to sideload the applications since the firmware of older smartphones isn’t designed to support the same.

May 22, 2019
Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition Launched In China
Lenovo launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Z6 Pro last month in China. Now, the company is expanding the Z6 lineup by launching the Z6 Youth Edition on the 22nd of May. It is a mid-range device and the lite variant of the flagship Z6 Pro with watered down specifications and a more affordable price tag.

Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition

The Z6 Youth Edition by Lenovo is the latest mid-range smartphone from the company. It features a glass design on the front and back with a gradient finish on the rear. The device has a 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. To maximise the screen real estate, it uses a waterdrop notch to house the front-facing camera on top of the display. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, it has a rear mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition is kitted with the 10nm Snapdragon 710 SoC. The chipset comprises of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a vertically aligned triple rear camera setup which consists of a 16MP sensor; combined with an 8MP sensor and a tertiary 5MP sensor. For selfies, the device has a 16MP sensor housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. The handset will be available in the following memory and storage variants.
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
The Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition is powered by a 4050 mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. It runs on the company’s latest ZUI on top of current Android 9 Pie. The smartphone has been launched in two colour variants, namely Knight Black and Magic Stardust.

Pricing & Availability

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The Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition has been launched for the price of CNY 1099 (Rs. 11,100) for the variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The version with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard memory has been priced at CNY 1399 (Rs. 14,100), while the 6GB RAM and 128GB Internal storage variant will cost CNY 1699 (Rs. 17,200). It will be available to purchase starting the 22nd of May from Lenovo China’s website and select retailers across the country. Unfortunately, the company has not provided any information when the device will be available in India.
May 22, 2019
Valve Releases Steam Chat Application For iOS And Android Platforms
Valve a video game developer, digital distributor and publisher launched the Steam Gaming Platform in the year 2003. Since then, it has been the largest digital platform for game titles such as Counter Strike: Global Offensive and DOTA 2. The company has freshly released Steam Chat for iOS and Android, officially making it the counterpart of its Desktop variant.

Steam Chat: Features

The mobile version of Steam chat retains many features that the desktop application offers. Notably, the desktop application had a major overhaul in its design and functionality in the year 2018. Steam Chat does include the same Group chat functionality along with the smartphone tweaks like customizable notifications. As of now, the application does not support voice chat functionality. However, the developer states the feature will soon make its way to the application with future updates.

The mobile version of Steam chat has been released after Steam Link for iOS was launched. The said application allows users to beam Steam games from their desktop PC to their iPhones, iPads, or even the Apple TV. Noteworthy, the feature was almost skipped over by Apple entirely in 2018.

Not something that’ll whisk away Gamers from their adored Discord Voice Chat App, but a Steam Chat is an interesting take on the same formula of
- Friend’s List: Users can see their friends’ activity, for instance, which game are they playing.
- Invite Links: Steam Users can add new friends with an Invite Link.
- Group Chats: Users can have their eSports teams together under a special group.
- Streamlined Interface: The Steam Chat app provides an overall smoother experience than the past iterations by Valve via its Steam App on the mobile platform.
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Essentially, all the features in the newly released Steam chat application are a take on Discord’s tried and a test set of features which made it a huge success. For those who do not know, Discord is one of the most popular VOIP application primarily used by developers and gamers. With the advent of Steam Chat and Steam Link on both Mobile platforms, Steam Guard (authentication method) should soon follow suit with one touch verifications/Login and even QR codes for increased security.
May 22, 2019
Huawei’s Replacement For Android, The “Project Z” Is Far From Ready

Earlier this week, it was reported that the United States has put a trade ban on Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei. It meant that no American company can trade with Huawei until granted permission by the government. As a result, the Chinese OEM lost its rights to software like Android, Windows, and hardware from Intel. Now, it is being reported from a credible source that Huawei has been working on a homegrown Operating System (OS) which may replace Android in the future. This OS is being referred to as internally by the name “Project Z”.

Huawei Project Z

Huawei P30 Pro

As mentioned above, the OS that may eventually replace Android on Huawei smartphones and tablets is already in the works. According to reports, this software, codenamed Project Z, has been in development since the last few years. A senior Huawei executive claims it was started just in case the company was barred from using Android in the future. While details about the upcoming software are bleak at best, the source claims it is facing a rough development process. Because of the company’s inexperience in the field so far, the launch of the OS might be delayed. While when it will be announced is anyones guess, a release of later this year is suggested.

Also read: Apple Updates MacBook Pro With Eight Core Processors

With the Project Z operating system, Huawei faces a tougher challenge than it using Android. For an OS to work, support for third-party applications is essential and the company may face a lot of problems convincing developers to get on board. While this issue is less of an importance in China, where Google and its services are banned; it may be a major challenge in markets like Europe and India. Huawei may also end up building its own ecosystem, much like Apple with the upcoming OS if it finds any success globally.

May 22, 2019
Apple Updates MacBook Pro With Eight Core Processors

American Technology company, Apple has added yet another set of updates to its lineup of the MacBook Pro. The new upgrades are aimed towards a significant boost in performance that MacBooks already offer. The company has revamped the MacBook Pro with the 8th- and 9th-generation Intel Core processors and introduced Octa-core processors for the first time. Additionally, a host of other features have also been added.

Apple MacBook Pro: Features And Specifications

The company claims that the new MacBooks deliver 40 percent more performance than the last generation hexa-core MacBooks and almost twice the performance of quad-core CPU equipped MacBooks. The 6-core and 8-core Intel Processors present in the 15-inch MacBook Pro can provide speeds of up to 5.0 GHz. On the other hand, the smaller 13-inch version with a quad-core CPU supports Turbo Boost upto 4.7 GHz. Content creators, researchers and music producers can experience huge productivity boost accrediting to the aforementioned CPU upgrades, the company says.

In terms of display, the new Apple notebooks have an upgraded Retina display with 500 nits of brightness. They also have support for the P3 wide colour gamut and True Tone technology. Regarding audio, the MacBook Pro has stereo speakers with wide-stereo sound. Other features include Touch ID, the TouchBar and a large Force Touch Trackpad.

The MacBook Pro packs the Apple T2 security chip and a total number of 3 Thunderbolt 3 ports that can be used for fast data transfer, plugging in 4 external GPUs and connecting two 5K resolution displays. The T2 security chip is an encrypted safehouse that stores sensitive user data like TouchID information. In terms of the operating system, the updated MacBooks run on the latest version of macOS Mojave, which now features Dark Mode and a variety of upgrades to optimize usage.

Price And Availability

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The new MacBook Pro 13-inch and 15-inch variants with the touchbar start at a price of INR 159,900 and INR 199,900 respectively. They will be purchasable via Apple Authorised Resellers across the country.

May 22, 2019
Honor 20 & Honor 20 Pro With Punch Hole Display Launched
In an event held in London, Huawei’s sub brand, Honor has launched its latest smartphones, the Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro. The newly launched devices are flagship grade handsets that have a focus on photography. Both smartphones have a similar design and have a lot of heterogeneous specifications including the chipset, front camera, display and connectivity options.

Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro Design

Both the Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro have an elegant design owing to the large screen display on the front. The display on both smartphones has a punch hole which houses the front facing selfie camera. The rear of the smartphones is made out of glass which harbours the company branding and the quad rear camera setup which is aligned in a vertical arrangement.

The right side of both devices is occupied by the volume rocker and the power button which also doubles up as the fingerprint scanner. The bottom of the devices houses the USB Type C port which is flanked by the loudspeaker and the charging grille on either side.

Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro Specifications

Both the Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro feature a 6.26 inch LCD display. The smartphone duo has a 32 MP resolution front facing camera which is housed in the punch hole in the display. Under the hood, they pack the Kirin 980 SoC which is also present on the previously launched Honor View 20 and the Huawei P30. The chipset consists of an Octa Core CPU and the Mali G76 GPU.

In terms of battery, the Honor 20 is powered by a 3750 mAh battery whereas the Honor 20 Pro is powered by a 4,000 mAh. Both devices also support 22.5 W fast charging. Connectivity options on the two smartphones include 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Dual 4G VoLTE and the bottom mounted USB Type C port. Both handsets also have a whole host of sensors which include an accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope and a compass.

The key highlight the Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro is the rear facing quad camera setup. Both smartphones have a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor, 16 MP wide angle sensor and 2 MP macro sensor. The fourth sensor on the Honor 20 is a 2 MP depth sensor whereas the Honor 20 Pro has an 8MP telephoto lens. The devices can also capture 2160p videos @ 60 fps from the rear camera setup.

Honor 20 and Honor 20 Price, Colours and Storage Variants

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The Honor 20 Pro is available in two colour options which include Phantom Blue and Phantom Black. On the other hand, Honor 20 is available in three colour options which include Blue, Black and White. The devices are offered in a single storage variant for which the price is as follows:
- Honor 20 (6 GB + 128 GB)- €499 (Rs 38,800 approx)
- Honor 20 Pro (8GB + 256 GB)- €599 (Rs 46,600 approx)
May 21, 2019
Stanford Students Develop An Inexpensive Robo Dog That Can Perform Acrobatics

The advancements in Robotics have made the field more accessible to enthusiasts. As per fresh news, students at Stanford University have designed a four-legged robotic dog that can perform acrobatic tricks and overcome challenging terrains. But the most interesting part is the fact that the robot can easily be reproduced with readily available parts. The dog has been named the “Stanford Doggo” and has been made freely available online, albeit in a different way.

Cost Of Developing The Robotic Doggo

As per the Stanford Student Robotics Club’s Extreme Mobility Team, the cost of developing conventional robots can range anywhere between tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars. On the other hand, the Stanford Doggo can be manufactured under US$ 3000, and this includes manufacturing and shipping costs. Almost all the components required for manufacturing the Doggo can be purchased online. The students expect that this will enable researchers and robotics enthusiasts to develop innovative projects the way they want.

The Stanford Doggo is similar to a regular-sized Beagle in terms of size, and it can walk, trot and dance with ease. More complex actions include jumping, hopping and performing backflips. Since the students built up the robotic dog from scratch, a lot of time had to be devoted in order to test each part of the Doggo. Moreover, the students did not rely on any form of simulations during the development of the robot, making it even more difficult to predict results.

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The Doggo has motors that can sense external forces and then calculate how much force should be exerted by each leg. As per reports, the motors recompute input data at over 8000 times a second. The motors work together in the form of virtual springs, which allows the Doggo to jump up to 3.5 feet above the ground. The team of students will present the Stanford Doggo at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation on May 21 in Montreal, Canada.

May 21, 2019
Redmi Note 7S

The Redmi Note 7S is the latest smartphone from the Xiaomi subsidiary. It is the most affordable device in the market currently to feature a 48MP primary camera. It has a glass design on the front and back with an attractive gradient back panel. The handset runs on the mid-range Snapdragon 660 SoC which is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 512 GPU.

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May 21, 2019
Nokia 3.2 With 6.26 Inch Display and 4000 mAh Battery Launched in India
After launching the Nokia 4.2 earlier this month in India, HMD Global has launched its younger sibling the Nokia 3.2 in the country. The smartphone was originally unveiled at MWC 2019 which was held in Barcelona, Spain in the month of February. Staple to Nokia phones, it has a robust build quality and is targeted towards the budget segment.

Nokia 3.2 Looks and Features

The Nokia 3.2 has a contemporary design with a high screen to body ratio display on the front that features a waterdrop notch up top. The rear glass panel of the smartphone accommodates the company branding, the Android One certification, the fingerprint sensor and the single camera setup. The Android One certification assures the smartphone will receive the latest Android OS updates for at least two years.

On the front of the Nokia 3.2 sits a 6.26 inch display which is surrounded with thin bezels on all sides. The display panel has an HD resolution of 1520 x 720 px and a pixel density of 269 ppi. The handset is kitted with the Snapdragon 429 SoC which is comprised of an Quad Core CPU and the Adreno 504 GPU. One highlighting feature of the device is it’s dedicated Google assistant button which is mounted on the left side. Like the Nokia 4.2, the power button on the new device also doubles up as the notification LED.

The Nokia 3.2 runs on the latest Android 9 Pie stock OS. It is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery which supports 10 watt fast charging. In terms of connectivity, the device offers 802.11 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5 mm audio jack and the bottom mounted Micro USB 2.0 port. Talking about the optics, the Nokia 4.2 has a 13 MP rear facing camera and 5 MP selfie camera.

Nokia 3.2 Price, Colour and Storage Options

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The Nokia 3.2 is offered in two colour options which include Black and Steel. The device will be available for purchase via both online and offline platforms starting from the 23rd of May. It is offered in two storage variants for which the price is as follows:
- 2 GB + 16 GB- Rs 8,990
- 3 GB + 32 GB- Rs 10,790
In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 400 GB via a microSD card.
May 21, 2019
Flagship Grade Redmi K20 Confirmed To Have A 4,000 mAh Battery

Xiaomi’s offshoot Redmi is bracing up for the launch of its upcoming flagship grade smartphone which will be called the Redmi K20 aka Killer 20. With the ‘Killer’ suffix, Redmi is boasting of a smartphone that offers high-end features at an aggressive price point. For a short while, the company has been sharing teasers revealing the features of the upcoming handset.

A freshly shared teaser confirms that the Redmi K20 will be powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery. Reports from the past have also claimed that the smartphone will support 27 W fast charging which is yet to be confirmed. Except for the current teaser, the company had previously shared several teasers which exhibit crucial information about the device like chipset, benchmarks score and camera resolution.

The Redmi K20 will feature the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is the top of the line chipset offered by Qualcomm. It is comprised of an Octa Core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. The said chipset is also featured on numerous flagship smartphones including the OnePlus 7 Pro and the Lenovo Z6 Pro GT. Noteworthy, the device registers an impressive Antutu score of 4,50,000+ which is about 20% higher than its competitors. The official case renders indicate the upcoming device will have a triple rear camera setup which is again to be confirmed. Though it is assured that the main sensor in the setup will have a resolution of 48 MP.

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All in all, the Redmi K20 seems to be an impressive handset. Albeit we will have to wait for the official launch which is set to the 28th of May, 2019. Its official price is yet to be announced but the smartphone is expected to carry a price tag of sub US $ 500 (Rs 36000 approx).

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May 21, 2019