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  • The Samsung Galaxy M30, All You Need To Know

    The Samsung Galaxy M30, All You Need To Know

    Succeeding the recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy M10 and M20, Samsung’s Senior Vice President, Asim Warsi made a statement about the Samsung Galaxy M30. The third smartphone in the much anticipated series by Samsung, the M30 will release soon, as Asim said. Needless to say, Samsung fans are flipping out about it. Let’s have a look at the probable specifications which the Samsung Galaxy M30 will have to offer, because Samsung will definitely step the features up a notch

    Design 

    The Samsung Galaxy M30 will be comparatively slimmer than the Galaxy M20. At 8.4 inches of thickness, it isn’t going to be the slimmest phone around. Hopefully, it will be still sleek enough to implant an impression. Sporting the same waterdrop notch as the other two models, the Galaxy M30 is expected to look like a premium smartphone. 

    Display 

    The Samsung Galaxy M30 is rumoured to have a 6.38 inch IPS LCD screen, with a high screen-to-body ratio. The resolution of the screen may be 2280 x 1080 px, but we can say nothing for sure as there have been some rumors of Samsung using Amoled panels for the M30.

    Under The Hood

    Though we have not confirmed the specs yet, the Samsung Galaxy M30 will run on the Samsung Exynos chipset, and will boast an octa-core processor. By the time the Samsung Galaxy M30 will be released, it will probably run Android 9.0 out-of-the-box. 

    Memory And Storage

    The Galaxy M30 may be rolled out in two variants, a 4GB RAM version and a 6GB one, both with different storage options. MicroSD support will be present, of course, with expandable memory up to 512 GB. 

    Camera 

    The primary camera of the Galaxy M30 will support 2K video recording, according to rumours. We are yet to see the features that Samsung will bring to the camera, the front camera is most likely to be a 16 MP camera with HDR support. 

    Battery And Connectivity

    We believe the Samsung Galaxy M30 will pack a non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Po battery with fast-charging support. It will have a Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, just like the Galaxy M20. 

    Price And Availibility 

    Also Read : Facebook Paying Users In Exchange For Their Data

    Currently, we can make no speculations on the price of the device, but it is most likely to be priced below Rs. 20,000. It might be available in the same two colours, Ocean Blue and Charcoal Black. 

    Are you excited for the launch of the Samsung Galaxy M30? Share your views in the comments below! 

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 To Get Celeb Alarm Feature

    Samsung Galaxy S10 To Get Celeb Alarm Feature

    What if you could wake up by the sound of your favourite celebrity? It may be a dream come true for most people. Looks like Samsung is all set to make this wish come true for the buyers of their next device, the Galaxy S10. Samsung filed for patents on January 29 which show a feature named ‘Celeb Alarm’ which had the description as a ‘software for use in providing alarm services with voices of entertainers; downloadable ring tones and graphics for mobile phones.’

    The feature seems like a novelty and may actually prove to be so; much like most of Samsung flagship’s from yesteryears. The company has tried to use a lot of gimmick to make their software stand out from the crowd, like the ugly, knockoff version of Animoji. Pulling the description of this feature apart, it is time to remember when Amazon Alexa offered the same feature. 

    Whose Voices Will It Have?

    Which celebrity will grace the Galaxy S10’s Alarm clock is not yet known. But if past is any indication, there could be some big names in there. Considering Samsung’s reputation, a good list of movie stars may lend their voices to it. When Alexa launched this feature in the US, it had names like Alec Baldwin and Missy Elliot who did the talking for it.

    Samsung has had tie ups with popular celebrities before, so it wouldn’t be the biggest deal ever. But there is no denying the fact that this feature is still a gimmick and wouldn’t be the sole reason to buy the device.

    Read more: Microsoft Launches The Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2 In India

    The Samsung Galaxy S10 series is all set to make its debut next month, on February 20. Most of the details about the device is already out.

  • Unboxing Pictures Of The Moto G7 Plus Leak, Reveals Exciting Features

    Unboxing Pictures Of The Moto G7 Plus Leak, Reveals Exciting Features

    Motorola is soon expected to announce the Moto G7 lineup of smartphones. Several sources claim that the company will be launching four new devices which include the standard Moto G7, Moto G7 Power, Moto G7 Plus and Moto G7 Play. Freshly leaked unboxing pictures of the Moto G7 Plus reveals its design details and key specifications. 

    Moto G7 Plus Leaked Images

    The unboxing images of the Moto G7 Plus confirm that the device indeed looks like its previously leaked renders. The smartphone has a 6.2-inch display with FHD+ resolution and a small dewdrop notch up top. The display panel has an 18:9 aspect ratio which Moto is referring to as ‘Tele Max Vision’. 

    The rear panel of the Moto G7 Plus is made out of glass that gives it an elegant and premium look. The rear of the device accommodates a fingerprint sensor and a horizontally mounted dual camera setup. The live image reveals that the smartphone packs an Octa-Core processor which is clocked at 1.8 GHz which is likely to be the Snapdragon 660 according to a previous Geekbench listing. 

    The leaked unboxing photos of the Moto G7 Plus exhibit that it supports OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) which will help in shooting better images. Surprisingly the smartphone supports 27 W fast charging which is a remarkable feature. Even flagship devices like the OnePlus 6T and Honor View20 also support only 20 W fast charging. The leaked device has 64 GB of ROM and 4 GB of RAM. Motorola is also expected to launch the smartphone with other storage variants. 

    Launch Date

    Also Read: Facebook Paying Users in Exchange For Their Data

    Motorola has not announced the launch date of the Moto G7 smartphones but reports claim that the device will be launched on 7 February in Brazil. Also, the leaked device reads the specifications in the Spanish language. Therefore the possibility of this claim is quite high. Fortunately, we won’t have to wait for long as the assumed launch date is approaching fast. 

  • Google “Rammus” Surfaces On Geekbench With i7-8500Y & 8GB RAM

    Google “Rammus” Surfaces On Geekbench With i7-8500Y & 8GB RAM

    Last year, a mysterious Google device called “rammus” had appeared online, which was running an Intel Core M3-8100Y processor. This time, a different variant of the same “rammus” device was spotted on Geekbench. But this time, it’s sporting a better Intel CPU and twice as much RAM. Read on to find out more!

    Google “Rammus” : Under The Hood

    The latest Google “rammus” reveal on Geekbench indicates that the device is packing a 4.20 Ghz i7-8500Y dual-core processor. As we mentioned beforehand, the earlier version had an Intel Core m3-8100Y processor. This is an okay-ish improvement, considering the fact that there is not a lot of performance difference between the two chipsets. Both the Intel chips are based on the Amber Lake microarchitecture. They are built on a 14nm+ FinFET process. 

    Geekbench Scores

    An 8GB RAM over 4GB RAM is a decent upgrade any day, which Google seems to have done with the new “rammus”. If we compare the benchmarking scores of the old and the new “rammus” models, we see a clear improvement. The newer variant with the core i7 processor scored 4054 in the single-core test, whereas it achieved a score of 8247 in the multi-score test. On the other hand, the older variant, which packed the Core m3 scored 3479 points in the single-core test and 6312 points in the multi-core test. A difference of almost 2000 points clearly indicates that Google is planning to bring this strange “rammus” to the market soon.

    Also Read : Mysterious Google Device Leaks On Geekbench With Snapdragon 855

    According to Geekbench, the device was running Android 9.0 Pie. But it is highly probable that the device is just running Chrome OS. The motherboard, listed as “Shyvana”. The device, when it’ll be launched, can be the more cheaper version of the Google Pixel Slate. Of course, nothing can be confirmed at this stage. But speculations point the other way, for sure.  

  • Huawei Mate Mini And Mate Smart Might Be The Newest Huawei Smartphones

    Huawei Mate Mini And Mate Smart Might Be The Newest Huawei Smartphones

    With MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2019 just around the corner, a lot of tech enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for new devices to make an appearance. But, is Huawei harbouring a secret that they may unveil at the MWC? Read on to find out

    Huawei Mate Mini And Mate Smart

    Huawei applied for two separate trademarks at the European Union Intellectual Property Office, also known as the EUIPO. This happened on 29 January, 2019, and they are actually the brand names for Huawei’s next smartphones, Huawei Mate Smart and the Huawei Mate Mini. 

    Both the devices are categorized as Class 9, with a description that says : ‘Smartphones, device to record sound, smartwatches, hardware, battery charger, computer software, wearable computers, chatting robot software, VR game software’ The company that has filed the trademark applications (Forresters Law Firm) has previously done the same for Huawei. So this actually confirms that the new devices will be the latest additions to the Mate Series. 

    Release Details

    Read More : Pixel 3XL Lite Spotted Again On Geekbench

    We don’t have any concrete information as of now, but it’s very probable that we will know about the Huawei Mate Mini and Mate Smart at the MWC 2019, where Huawei will show off its first 5G smartphone. Or if we’re lucky, the first foldable Huawei Smartphone. Huawei usually launches its Mate phones in/around October, so that’s something to watch out for. You can check out the trademark for the Mate Mini here. You can also see the trademark for the Mate Smart here.

     

     

  • Samsung Galaxy M20 Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Vs ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2, Spec Comparison

    Samsung Galaxy M20 Vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Vs ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2, Spec Comparison

    With the majority of millenials showing interest towards the sub-12k to 15k segment, the competition in the same is heated up right now. Top brands are releasing smartphones with better specs and lower prices each week, and to be fair, we can’t help but put them up against each other to see how they fall out as rivals. Samsung recently revealed their playmaker in the same segment, and it’s none other than the Samsung Galaxy M20. With specs that’ll give other phones a run for their money, let’s have a look at where the new Samsung Galaxy M20 stands with other popular phones in the sub-15k segment. For this spec comparison, we’re putting the Galaxy M20 against the hugely popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2. This is up to you to decide that which is the best budget smartphone under 15k in this segment.

    Design

    When it comes to design, it’s the most astute reason why a smartphone sells these days. Making a style statement is not just an option these days, its a necessity. That’s why all three of these phones have an extremely eye-catching design that stands out.

    The Samsung Galaxy M20 sports a waterdrop notch, which also houses the front camera. The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 has a trapezium-like notch, which doesn’t take up much space in the display. The Redmi Note 6 Pro, on the other hand, sports a wider notch that is larger than the other 2 phones. 

    Talking about the back panels, the Samsung Galaxy M20 has a plastic back, which actually gives a premium look. Similarly, the ASUS device has a laminated glossy plastic back. It looks good, but picks up smudges pretty easily. The Redmi Note 6 Pro is the only smartphone here which brings a metal back panel to the game. It has a smooth matte finish, making it a bit slippery, but good to hold and look at the same time.

    Display

    The Galaxy M20 brings the Samsung-developed PLS TFT capacitative screen to the table, with a size of 6.3 inches. The phone has a 83.6 percent screen-to-body ratio, which is higher as compared to the other two devices. With a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a Pixel density of 409ppi, it clearly has an edge over the ASUS and Redmi devices.

    The Zenfone Max Pro M2 has an 6. 2 inch IPS LCD, and a 82 percent screen-to-body ratio. With a slightly lower resolution at 2280 x 1080 px and 19:9 ratio, it matches the specs of the Redmi Note 6 Pro. The Galaxy M20, being the latest phone in the category, shows worthwhile improvements when it comes to display.

    Under The Hood

    Starting with the Samsung Galaxy M20, it packs an Exynos 7904 Octa chipset (14nm). Both the Zenfone and the Redmi devices, on the other hand, run on the Snapdragon SoC. The Zenfone Max Pro M2 has a Snapdragon 660 chipset, which houses an Octa-core CPU (4×2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260).

    The Redmi Note 6 Pro runs on a slightly older Snapdragon 636 SoC, with an Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260. While the Zenfone and the Redmi have Adreno GPUs, the Galaxy M20 has a Mali-G71 MP2 GPU.  

    Memory And Storage 

    All three smartphones are available in both 3 GB and 4 GB RAM variants, providing 32 GB and 64 GB internal storage variants respectively. The Zenfone Max Pro M2 is also available in a 3rd variant with 6GB RAM and 64 GB storage, which is saying something.

    While the Redmi Note 6 Pro supports expandable storage up to 256 GB, both the M20 and Zenfone support microSD cards upto 512 GB. It’s interesting to note that the Zenfone and the Galaxy M20 both use dedicated memory card slots. The Redmi Note 6 Pro uses the slot for the SIM 2, so that’s something to point out here.

    Camera

    In an era of dual-camera setups, none of these smartphones disappoint. The Samsung Galaxy M20 has a 13 MP (f/1.9) primary camera, with a secondary ultra-wide 5 MP (f/2.2) camera with a depth sensor. It’s equipped with a 8 MP (f/2.0) front selfie camera. Both these cameras support HDR and can record videos at 1080p (30fps). 

    The Zenfone Max Pro M2 has a 12 MP (f/1.8) primary camera, along with a  secondary 5 MP (f/2.2) camera, again with a depth sensor. In terms of the front camera, it has a 13 MP (f/2.0) front camera, which supports HDR and even has a LED flash. The best part about the Zenfone’s camera is the fact that it supports 2K recording, and 1080p recording at 60fps. 

    The Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a 12 MP (f/1.9) dual pixel primary camera, with a secondary 5 MP (f/.2.2) camera with a depth sensor. It has an amazing 20 MP (f/2.0) front camera with a secondary 2 MP front camera (with a depth sensor). It also supports recording at 1080p (30fps). 

    Battery, Connectivity and Features 

    Both the Samsung Galaxy M20 and the Zenfone Max Pro M2 pack a 5000 mAh battery, which is a bliss for those who use their phone on the heavy side.  The Redmi Note 6 Pro has a 4000 mAh battery. A bit lower than its counterparts, but still enough to handle over a day’s worth of usage. The Samsung Galaxy M20 supports fast charging too. 

    All the devices have standard connectivity options, with the exception of an infrared port on the Redmi Note 6 Pro, which makes the device MI Remote compatible. The only device among these three which supports Type-C connectivity is the Galaxy M20, so that’s an added bonus. All three smartphones have rear-mounted fingerprint sensors.

    The Samsung Galaxy M20 is available in two colours, Ocean Blue and Charcoal Black. Similarly, the Zenfone is also available in two colours, namely Blue and Titanium. The Redmi 6 Pro offers 4 different colour options. It’s available in Black, Blue, Rose Gold and Red. 

    Pricing

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    The Samsung Galaxy M20 is priced at Rs. 10,990 for the 3GB+32GB version and Rs. 12,990 for the 4GB+64GB version. The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 starts with Rs. 12,999 for the 3GB+32GB version, Rs. 14,999 for the 4GB+64GB version and finally Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB+64GB version. The Redmi Pro 6 is priced at 12,999 for the 3GB+32GB version and Rs. 14,999 for the 4GB+64GB version. All these devices are focused towards the high-selling sectors of the market, and people are constantly looking out for the best budget smartphone under 15k. What seems to be the best bet for you guys based on the specs? Let us know in the comments below. 

     

     

     

     

     

  • Microsoft Launches The Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2 In India

    Microsoft Launches The Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2 In India

    Microsoft has updated the Surface lineup of devices in the Indian market. On Monday, the company launched the Surface Pro 6 and the Surface Laptop 2 in the country. This makes it Microsoft’s third launch in the last few months, coming after the Surface Go, which was launched a while ago. The Microsoft Surface lineup of devices are soon making their way in the country.

    Microsoft Surface Pro 6

    The Surface Pro 6 is the most premium windows tablet in the market and one of the best devices for multimedia and work. The Tablet is equipped with a 12.3 inch Quad HD LED Backlit PixelSense Multi-touch Display with either the 8th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7. It is available in 3 variants. And all the three variants come with 8GB of RAM. The pricing for all the three versions are Rs. 83,999 for the Core i5, 128GB SSD variant. The Core i5, 256GB version comes at Rs. 1,10,999. The i7, 256GB SSD version costs Rs. 1,39,999. The device will be available on Flipkart.

    Microsoft Surface Laptop 2

    The Microsoft Surface Laptop got raving reviews when it launched in 2017. With the 2nd generation of the device, Microsoft hasn’t changed much. There is a new Matte Black colour and upgraded specifications. The Surface Laptop 2 comes with 8th Gen Intel processors. Rest of the features remain the same. There is the same 13.5 inch display as last gen.

    There are 3 variants of the Surface Laptop 2 in India. The Core i5, 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD storage start at Rs 91,999. Bumping up the storage to 256GB on this variant will cost Rs 119,999. There’s a top-end variant with Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage that costs Rs 2,03,999. The device will be available on Flipkart and some offline channels.

    Read more: Honor View20 Launched In India, Kirin 980 And 3D Camera In Tow

    The Microsoft Surface devices are one of the best ones in the market for productivity and multimedia purposes. Let’s see if these devices find their success in India.

  • Facebook Paying Users in Exchange For Their Data

    Facebook Paying Users in Exchange For Their Data

    Facebook and controversies go hand in hand. Just last year, it was caught in a huge privacy scandal that brought Facebook a lot of hate; as it compromised the data of a lot of users. Looks like Facebook is caught in a similar scandal again. Reports show that Facebook is seeking people to test its research app. This is to spy on them in exchange of money.

    Facebook did that to get data on its competitors, so the best way they thought they could accomplish it by asking the users for their data directly. The Facebook Research App, available for both Android and iOS. This App is installed through a website, which then installs certain certificates on your device. These certificates transfer data like your phone and web activity back to Facebook. This was compensated by an amount up to $20. 

    Spotted first by TechCrunch, The program is administered through beta testing services Applause, BetaBound and uTest; to cloak Facebook’s involvement. The program is referred to in some documentation as “Project Atlas”- a fitting name for Facebook’s effort to map new trends and rivals around the globe.

    Facebook’s Affair With Data Theft

    In its report, The publication said “The strategy shows how far Facebook is willing to go and how much it’s willing to pay to protect its dominance — even at the risk of breaking the rules of Apple’s iOS platform on which it depends. Apple could seek to block Facebook from continuing to distribute its Research app, or even revoke it permission to offer employee-only apps, and the situation could further chill relations between the tech giants.”

    Read more: Honor Rolls Out Its Wearable Portfolio In India

    Facebook has had a reputation for not caring about users privacy over the years. When it acquired the mobile data counter Onavo, it helped them track user app data. This led to Apple banning the app last year. The app is still available on Android. Over that, this incident doesn’t help the reputation of Facebook and may tarnish it further. Facebook hasn’t released a statement yet.

  • Xiaomi CEO Teases The Redmi Note 7 Pro With 6GB RAM, 128 GB Storage

    Xiaomi CEO Teases The Redmi Note 7 Pro With 6GB RAM, 128 GB Storage

    Earlier this year, Xiaomi released the Redmi Note 7 with specs to kill for. A 48 MP camera with a Samsung ISOCELL sensor, 6 GB RAM, Snapdragon 660, It had everything that a smartphone connoisseur could desire. Needless to say, the device stirred up a lot of hype, with almost 100,000 units selling out in less than 11 minutes, as claimed by the Chinese electronics giant. Rumours are in the air that a newer edition of the same phone is on its way.

    Rumoured Specs For Redmi Note 7 Pro

    The device, which will be called the Redmi Note 7 Pro, is expected to launch with a Sony IMX586 sensor. And today, the company CEO dropped another hint online. When Lu Weibing was asking Redmi’s fans questions regarding their expectations from the Redmi Note 7 Pro, one fan had a rather far-fetched suggestion. “Drop the version with 3GB RAM and 32 GB Internal storage, and just release the 6GB+64GB or 6GB+128GB one.” This sounded like quite a big speculation. But the same reply was later reposted by the Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun. This suggests that Redmi is actually looking towards such a variant on the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

    If we put together the rumours, the Redmi Note 7 Pro will probably resemble the Note 7 in a variety of ways. It is expected to retain the same 6.4 inch screen with a similar notch. It will have the same 4000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 4. One of the more exciting things to look forward to is the introduction of a Snapdragon 675 instead of the Snapdragon 660. If this happens, the Redmi Note 7 Pro will be the cheapest phone in the segment to provide this chipset. 

    Expected Release Date

    Read More : Redmi Go : Everything We Know

    Currently, no definite news is available on the release of the Redmi Note 7 Pro. All Xiaomi fans are currently waiting for Weibing to come forward with an official release date for the same. Are you excited for the launch of the Redmi Note 7 Pro? What changes in specifications are you expecting? Let us know in the comments.

  • Pixel 3XL Lite Spotted Again On Geekbench

    Pixel 3XL Lite Spotted Again On Geekbench

    The Pixel 3 series was praised all over because of its amazing camera and clean software. What that phone didn’t win any awards for, was the boring design and the high price. Looks like Google is trying to win back the lost audience through the Pixel 3XL Lite. Although there have been many leaks regarding the phone, but it seems like we are getting quite close to the final launch of the device.

    The Pixel 3XL Lite was again spotted on Geekbench. The listing was uploaded on January 28. What’s interesting about this is it shows the name of the device as Pixel 3a XL. This could be the final name Google is thinking about using or just again a code name. The listing confirms this is indeed the lite version because of the code name Bonito. The Lite version of the series had code named Bonito and Sargo. 

    Pixel 3a XL Specifications

    The listing on Geekbench reveals some of the specifications of the upcoming Pixel device. The phone will have 4GB of RAM which is weird as the last listing reported the RAM as 6GB. It is a possibility that there may be 2 versions of the phone. The listing does not reveal the processor but the specs suggest it is a Snapdragon 710. The 710 is a mid-range chipset which is what this phone is going to be.

     

    The camera is expected to be the same one as its bigger siblings. One thing that will change is there may be only one lens on either side. The phone will also see the comeback of the headphone jack. The 3.5mm jack was ditched by Google at the launch of Pixel 2 series. The metal and glass body is also substituted by a plastic one.

    Also, looking at the scores of the phone, it seems like Google may have minimised the capacity of the chipset again. This is because the phone scores 1640 in single core and 4973 in multi core. This is not new to Google, as it always under clocks its phones.

    Read more: Antutu Releases AI (Artificial Intelligence) Benchmarking Tool

    In conclusion, the Pixel 3XL Lite or the Pixel 3a XL series, whatever it ends up being called, looks like a compelling option. The phones may be a great option for people looking for a good camera on a budget. The success of the phones may depend on what Google ends up pricing the devices. The devices are expected to be announced in May, in Google I/O 2019.

  • Samsung Smart Clothing With Health Diagnosing Features

    Samsung Smart Clothing With Health Diagnosing Features

    Samsung is a huge company. It also is one of the market leaders in innovation. There have been many industry firsts by Samsung which is what we have for you today. Samsung in 2017 applied for a patent at the World Intellectual Property Office or WIPO for short; for an ‘Electronic apparatus and method of controlling the same’. And it was of Samsung Smart Shirts with Health Diagnosing Features.

    The patent was approved on January 24, 2019. The patent shows a Samsung Smart Shirt with sensors. These sensors help in diagnosing a person’s physical condition.

    What this means is, that the shirt will also be able to scan the person’s lungs for any respiratory problems. The patents show sensors inside the shirt which can measure the breathing patterns of the users. The shirt will also be connected to a smartphone. The Smartphone will receive diagnostics and advices based on your condition.

    This is not the first time Samsung has used or showcased smart wearable technology. In 2018 winter Olympics, Samsung showed off the Smartsuit. It was a wearable which skaters could wear to practice and train. The application for smart wearable is increasing every year; as more and more respiratory problems come to light.

    Application of Such Technologies

    The images were uploaded by Samsung on WIPO’s official site. These Images show the tech in action.  Also, each side of the lung has 3 sensors which take the reading. Any irregularity in the breathing pattern or sounds from the lungs is notified. It seems like that Samsung is serious about user’s health. Most noteworthy use for this may be in training and sports.

    Read more: Redmi Go: Everything We Know

    There is also a patent for infants and kids which could be useful. One possible way to do it is to make the fabric comfortable to wear. The sensors also will have to be big enough to fit. It is not known if Samsung will release the product. Maybe they will only bring it out for the athletes. Or maybe they would bring a consumer version of it.

    Finally, It seems like an interesting technology by Samsung. But it is yet to be seen if this makes it to the shelves. 

     

  • OnePlus 6T Vs Honor View20 : Specs Comparison

    OnePlus 6T Vs Honor View20 : Specs Comparison

    OnePlus launched the OnePlus 6T smartphone late last year which has turned out to be one of the best smartphones in its segment. The freshly launched Honor View20 is similarly priced to the former and will definitely give the OnePlus 6T a good run for its money. Here is a detailed spec comparison of the reigning champ and the new guy in town.

    Display

    Both the OnePlus 6T and Honor View20 have excellent displays with Full HD resolution. However, the former shines in this area as it uses an AMOLED display panel. The LCD display on the Honor View20 is undoubtedly good but it cannot match the illumination prowess of an AMOLED panel. Also, the OnePlus 6T has Corning Gorilla Glass 6 to protect it against hard surfaces and sharp objects. 

    Processor & Fingerprint sensor

    The OnePlus 6T features the Snapdragon 845 Soc while the Honor View20 packs the Kirin 980 SoC. Notably, the Kirin 980 is manufactured using 7 nm manufacturing process which translates in less power consumption and longer battery life. Some of our initial testings also revealed that the Honor View20 was able to load the infamous Pubg mobile slightly faster than its contender. The OnePlus 6T has the futuristic under-display fingerprint sensor while the Honor View20 has a conventional rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. All in all, the fingerprint sensor on both smartphones is very responsive and snappy. 

    User Interface & OS

    Both the OnePlus 6T and Honor View20 run on the latest Android 9.0 Pie and are skinned with custom UI’s of their respective companies. The former runs on OnePlus’s OxygenOS while the latter runs on Magic UI 2. As the two devices run on the latest Android OS, it is more of a consumer’s choice what Android skin suits their needs. Worth mentioning OnePlus is renowned for providing fast Android updates and similar is expected for the upcoming Android Q. While less information is available is about the update timeline for the Honor View20.

    Camera

    The OnePlus 6T has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP selfie snapper and the Honor View20 boasts an f/2.0 aperture equipped 25 MP front camera. At least on paper, the front camera of the latter outdoes the OnePlus 6T. Both smartphones have a dual rear camera setup but are comprised of completely different sensors. The Honor View20 has an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP Sony IMX 586 sensor and a 3D TOF (Time Of Flight) camera. The OnePlus 6T, on the other hand, features an f/1.7 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor and a 20 MP wide lens sensor. 

    Battery and Storage

    The OnePlus 6T has a 3,700 mAh battery while its competitor, the Honor View20 is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery. Not only does the View20 pack a larger capacity battery, the 7 nm Kirin 980 further contributes in a longer battery backup. In terms of charging speed, both the smartphones support this feature and can be charged with 20 w of maximum power. 

    Verdict

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy M10 Unboxing And Hands-On

    Both the OnePlus 6T and Honor View20 have an exceptional build quality and are loaded with remarkable features. The Honor View20 exceeds the OnePlus 6T with its fascinating look, faster SoC, larger battery and better camera resolution. However, the OnePlus 6T strikes back with the outstanding AMOLED display panel, Gorilla Glass 6, butter smooth OxygenOS, and the futuristic under display fingerprint sensor. 

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    Price

    6 GB + 128 GB – 37,999

    8 GB + 128 GB- 41,999

    8 GB + 256 GB- 45,999

    6 GB + 128 GB – 37,999

    8 GB + 256 GB- 45,999

    Display

    6.41 inch

    2340 x 1080 px

    402 ppi

    Optic AMOLED

    6.4 inch

    2310 x 1080 px

    398 ppi

    IPS LCD

    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Hisilicon Kirin 980
    CPU Octa Core
    4 x 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold
    4 x 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver
    Octa Core
    2 x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A76
    2 x 1.92 GHz Cortex-A76
    4 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
    RAM 6 GB

    8 GB

    6 GB

    8 GB

    GPU Adreno 630 Mali G76
    Primary Camera

    16 MP
    f/1.7

    20 MP
    f/1.7

    48 MP
    f/1.8

    TOF 3D Stereo Camera

    Front Facing Camera

    16 MP
    f/2.0

    25 MP
    f/2.0
    Battery  3,700 mAh 4,000 mAh
    Other Features

    In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
    Water-Drop Notch
    Face Unlock

    Rear Mounted Fingerprint SensorPunch-Hole CameraFace Unlock

     

     

     

     

     

  • Honor Rolls Out Its Wearable Portfolio In India

    Honor Rolls Out Its Wearable Portfolio In India

    In a launch event earlier today, Honor rolled out a collection of three wearable devices under the Honor Wearable Portfolio in India. Some exciting devices to look at, Honor is aiming to target a far more wide audience with the latest wearables, which include the Honor Watch, the Honor Band 4 and the Honor Band 4 Running. Read on to find out the specs and the features that these devices bring to the Indian tech market. 

    HONOR Band 4, Honor Band 4 Running Edition

    When the Honor Band 3 was first released in India, it impressed a lot of people. A sleek look combined with the aggressive pricing was one of the major factors that accounted for the success of the Honor Band 3. 

    This time around, Honor Band 4 is here to stay. With hints of design from the predecessor, and a lot of fresh features, the Honor Band 4 looks like an attractive wearable, which is equally functional too. With a full color AMOLED display and Real-time Heartbeat Monitoring, it’s an amazing piece of tech to get a lower price than the competition. 

    The Honor Band 4 features a full colour touchscreen display, crafted from 2.5D glass. This ensures a high resistance to scratches, so that the Band may be used during your day-to-day activities. Huawei’s TruSleep technology allows you to track your sleep in a whole new detailed manner. It even provides you advice regarding common sleeping problems. Also, TruSeen helps you to track your heart-beat in Real-time, ensuring that you get high heartbeat alerts immediately. 

    Every wearable device is expected to be water resistant these days. Why?  Because nobody wants to take their band/watch off every time they shower or go swimming. Fortunately, the Honor Band 4 is water resistant up to 50 meters. It can even recognize your swimstrokes and calculate the number of your turns and calories. Who said that fitness bands have to be limited to running? 

    The Honor Band 4 Running Edtion is specifically made for running though. Also, a key difference between both the bands is the availability of 5 dual-colour finishes in the Running Edition instead of the conventional 3 colours in the Honor Band 4. The Running Edition has almost half the display size of the Honor Band 4, but the catch is not that.

    The Band 4 Running Edition has an inbuilt 6-axis sensor, which can monitor your running posture . How does it do that? Simple. You fix the device on your shoe. It even measures your landing pattern, angles and step lengths that professionals go for. This is something that hasn’t been focused on before, but here you go!  

    You can always use your Honor Band to locate your phone if you have misplaced it. It’s a workout trainer, notifier and even a remote control if you want to take those amazing selfies with your Huawei device. As far as the battery is concerned, the Honor band 4 can last up to 17 days under normal use, and that too on a single charge.  That’s a whole lot of battery life, we have to say. 

    The Honor Band 4 will be priced at Rs. 2,599. The Running Edition of the same will be priced at Rs. 1,599, which is comparatively lower.

    HONOR Watch 

    While the Honor Band 4 focuses more on fitness, the Honor Watch Magic aims towards embedding itself in your daily activities, in addition to being the watch that it is. It’s 9.8 mm thick, and is crafted using 316L stainless steel, making it extra lightweight and comfortable for day-to-day use. Laser Engraving gives a really catchy look to the whole design. The watch is available in two colours, and is available with a two-sided strap. 

    The Honor Watch sports a 1.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen, with a resolution of 390 x 390 px. At 326 ppi, the Watch aims to offer a colour-rich usage experience. As per Huawei’s claims, the Watch runs on a dual-chipset, which intricately balances power consumption and the performance of the smartwatch. It even strives to provide a 7-day battery life.

    Just like the Honor Band 4, the Honor Watch is equipped with HUAWEI TruSeen™ 3.0, which brings real-time heart rate monitoring to this wearable too. It has the same features which the Huawei Honor Band 4 boasts of, but more. The Sports version of the Honor Watch will be priced at Rs. 13,999, whereas the Premium version of the same will be priced at Rs. 14,999.

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    Will this new Honor Wearable collection be a hit in the market? Or will this just be another smartwatch series that’ll go away unnoticed. We would love to hear your opinions in the comments below!

  • Apple Will Launch Over-Ear Style Headphones In The Second Half Of 2019

    Apple Will Launch Over-Ear Style Headphones In The Second Half Of 2019

    Apple launched the iPod in the year 2001 which revolutionized the music industry.  Apple also introduced the earbuds which were a key driver for the success of the portable music player. Over the years, the company has launched several versions of the earbuds which were succeeded by EarPods in the year 2012. In late 2016, Apple unveiled the AirPods which have become the de-facto standard for wireless earphones.

    Except for its own range of audio accessories, Apple also owns the Beats by Dre audio accessory brand which it acquired in the year 2014. After acquiring Beats, Apple added a few products to the brand but that has slowed down after 2015. Last year, Ming-Chi Kuo, a reputed Apple analyst claimed in that Apple will launch a pair of over-ear style headphones which unfortunately did not happen. A fresh report published by Bloomberg suggests that the headphones are likely to launch soon.

    Expectations & Launch Date

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    Except for the rumour that Apple is readying a pair of wireless headphones, any detail about its features and specifications is unavailable. The Bloomberg report mainly talks about Sonos launching a new lineup of high-end headphones. But it also states that Apple will launch a pair of Over-ear headphones in the second half of 2019. Following are the expected features of high-end headphones from Apple

    • Siri Integration- Like the Apple AirPods, the anticipated headphones are expected to have Siri integration which will allow users to wirelessly control features on their iPhone.
    • W1 Chip- The Apple W1 is a SoC from Apple which is used in the AirPods and several Beats headphones. It is used for a streamlined and seamless wireless connection between Apple products. Therefore the high-end over-ear headphones are assumed to feature this chipset.
    • Wireless Charging- Reports in the past have claimed that Apple is developing AirPods with wireless charging support and a similar feature is also expected from the over-ear Apple headphones.

     

  • Redmi Go: Everything We Know

    Redmi Go: Everything We Know

    Xiaomi has never seen better days in the country. The brand sales and reputation have never been better. And Xiaomi, in its traditional fashion is still doing what they do best, launching budget phones at never seen before prices. Now it seems like Xiaomi is all set to enter the sub Rs 5,000 market with the Redmi Go. This is what we know about the Redmi Go.

    Design

    The Redmi Go will be an ultra-budget smartphone, so its not a surprise to see it come with huge bezels and a plastic body. The phone is very basic and minimalistic appearance. The phone will sport a single camera at the back. From the looks of it, the device looks a lot like the Redmi 5A.

    Display

    The Redmi Go will have a 5-inch LCD display with a 1,280 x 720 resolution and a 16:9 ratio. This is neither modern or futuristic but being a budget phone, The Redmi Go will have a decent display for the price and the 16:9 aspect ratio is still relevant and reliable.

    Processor

    The Redmi Go will come with a Snapdragon 425 SoC coupled with an Adreno 308 GPU. The Snapdragon 425 is a Quad-Core processor and a quite dated one. The SoC has 4 x Cortex A53 Cores clocked at 1.4GHz. The performance of the device should be fine for normal and light workloads.

    Memory and Storage

     

    The Redmi Go is an ultra-budget smartphone, so it should be no surprise that it comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of Internal Storage. The phone will support MicroSD expansion up to 128GB. The phone wouldn’t be a powerhouse or a media machine obviously, but it should be good for normal, day-to-day tasks.

    Camera

    The Redmi Go won’t be a camera centric smartphone, but it is expected to have a serviceable camera. The specs known so far are an 8MP f/2.0 sensor at the back with a 5MP f/2.2 sensor over at the front. The phone would be good for basic things like clicking pictures and video calling.

    Battery and Operating System

    The Redmi Go will have a 3000mAh battery with support for 5W charging. The phone will not support fast charging because of the price it will be available at. The Phone will ship with the Go edition of Android Oreo. 

    Connectivity and Other Features

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    The Redmi Go comes with a dual sim feature with 4G available on both. The phone will have Bluetooth 4.1 and a MicroUSB port for charging and data transfer. The phone doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor so it may rely on some form of face unlock.

    Overall, the Redmi Go looks like a basic cheap smartphone by Xiaomi and would definitely sell well if priced reasonably within the sub Rs. 5,000 bracket and available without a barrage of flash sales. Xiaomi has tasted quite the success in the country and the Redmi Go seems to be just another success story.

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