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  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Launch Date Revealed

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Launch Date Revealed

    On the 19th of August, Xiaomi’s co-founder Lei Jun shared the teaser of the upcoming Redmi TV on the Chinese social media site, Weibo. The teaser states that the upcoming TV from the company will have a 70-inch display and will be launched on the 29th of August. 

    Noteworthy, a Chinese netizen commented on the post asking ‘note8 the same day?’. The official instantly replied to the comment with a ‘thumbs up’ emoji which makes it clear that the highly anticipated 8th generation Redmi Note is launching before the month-end. 

    Although the current teaser does not reveal any features or specifications of the upcoming handset, they can be derived from previous teasers.

    Redmi Note 8 Render
    Leaked Redmi Note 8 Render

    In the past, the official claimed that the camera setup on the Redmi Note 8 lineup will be a significant improvement, in comparison to its predecessor. The Note 7 smartphones including the Redmi Note 7s and Note 7 Pro have a 48 MP primary rear camera. Therefore, smartphones in the Redmi Note 8 lineup are expected to have a relatively higher resolution sensor. 

    Besides, it has already been revealed that the company is working on a photography centric smartphone that will boast of a 64 Main sensor. Although it has not been confirmed, we believe the smartphone with a 64 MP Samsung made GW1 sensor will be a member of the Redmi Note 8 lineup. 

    Moreover, it was previously confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 will pack a bigger battery than its preceding devices. Additionally, the alleged Redmi 8 was spotted on Chinese regulatory website TENAA and it is powered by a massive 5,000 mAh battery. Likewise, the Note 8 is also expected to feature a similar capacity battery.

    In terms of chipset, the upcoming Redmi Note 8 smartphones are assumed to be kitted with the MediaTek Helio G90 which was announced last month. To strengthen the claim, at the time of the launch, Manu Kumar Jain from Xiaomi India confirmed that the company will soon launch a device with the newly released MediaTek SoC. 

    Although the details about its display size are currently unknown, the company is believed to pack a display as big or larger than the one found on Note 7 smartphones that accommodate a 6.3-inch panel. 

    In order to make it easier to understand, we have combined the confirmed and expected features of Redmi Note 8 lineup in a linear manner. 

    • Battery: 5,000 mAh, Fast Charging
    • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G90
    • Screen: 6.3 inch or larger
    • RAM: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB
    • Storage: 64 GB, 128 GB
    • Front Camera: 13 MP or higher
    • Rear Camera: Quad Camera Setup, 64 MP Main Camera
    • Biometric Security: In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

    Also Read: Realme 5 Pro Will Have The Snapdragon 710 Claims Geekbench Listing

    Taking all the upgrades into account, the Redmi Note 8 is expected to carry a price tag higher than its predecessor and is assumed to start from Rs 15,000.

    In order to confirm all the leaks and claims, we will have to wait for its official launch. As previously mentioned, the lineup will be revealed on the 29th of August.

     

  • Realme 5 Pro Will Have The Snapdragon 710 Claims Geekbench Listing

    Realme 5 Pro Will Have The Snapdragon 710 Claims Geekbench Listing

    BBK electronic’s sub-brand and OnePlus’ sister company, Realme is bracing for the launch of its latest smartphone lineup which will carry the Realme 5 branding. The lineup will consist of two handsets which include the ‘standard’ variant and the  ‘Pro’ variant. 

    Earlier this month, the Realme 5 was listed on the popular benchmarking website, Geekbench which revealed its key specs. Similarly, another Realme smartphone has been spotted on the website which allegedly is the beefed up Realme 5 Pro.

    According to the listing, the smartphone packs the Snapdragon 710 SoC which is dissimilar to what was previously claimed. Another unverified report in the past claimed that the device will pack the Snapdragon 712 SoC which may turn out false. Nevertheless, talking about SD710, it consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU.

    The listing also revealed that the alleged Realme 5 Pro has 8 GB of RAM which is usually found in high-end flagship smartphones.  In terms of Geekbench result, the device secures a single-core score of 1143 points and a multi-core score of 4618 points. 

    Shockingly, both the single-core and a multi-core score of this Realme smartphone is much less in comparison to other devices featuring the same chipset including the Realme X. However, benchmarks can be improved by tweaking the software ahead of official announcement.

    Although the listing does not reveal any other aspects of the Realme 5 Pro, key details can be derived from prior reports. The key highlighting feature of the smartphone will be its quad-camera rear setup out of which the main sensor will either have a resolution of 48 MP or 64 MP. 

    Also Read: The Upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 8 Packs A Massive 5,000 mAh Battery

    Additionally, it has already been confirmed that the Realme 5 will be priced under Rs 10,000. Accordingly, we believe the Pro variant will cost between the Rs 12,000 and Rs 18,000 which will vary depending on the storage variant.

    In order to confirm all the rumours and leaks, we won’t have to wait for long as the launch date of the smartphone is set for the 20th of August. 

     

     

  • The Upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 8 Packs A Massive 5,000 mAh Battery

    The Upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 8 Packs A Massive 5,000 mAh Battery

    Not long ago, we reported about the upcoming Redmi 8 whose images were revealed on TENAA. Freshly, the listing has been updated and detailed specifications of the smartphone have been revealed ahead of its official announcement. The key highlighting feature of the handset will be its mammoth 5,000 mAh lithium cell which will provide for a long battery backup. 

    Redmi 8 Design and Features


    According to the TENAA listing, the Redmi 8 measures 156.3 × 75.4 × 9.4 mm and its tips the scale at 190 g. The handset features a 6.2-inch display that has an HD+ resolution of 1520 x 720 px. Besides, the display has a waterdrop notch up top that houses an 8 MP selfie camera.

    Under the hood, the Redmi 8 features an Octa-Core CPU which has a clock speed of 2.0 GHz. In several other similar listings, we have been able to predict the chipset by matching it with the CPU frequency. However, the 2.0 GHz matches at least three budget chipsets that we are aware of which include the Helio P22, Helio P60 and Snapdragon 625. Therefore, the exact chipset cannot be confirmed, as of now.

    Redmi 8
    Redmi 8 Official Image (From TENAA)

    In terms of storage, the Redmi 8 will be offered in three variants which are listed below:

    • 2 GB + 16 GB
    • 3 GB + 32 GB
    • 4 GB + 64 GB

    In addition to the inbuilt storage, it will also support memory expansion upto 512 GB via a microSD card. As previously mentioned, the handset will be powered by a gigantic 5,000 mAh battery. We hope that smartphone supports some sort of fast charging and Xiaomi is generous enough to bundle a fast charger along with the device itself. 

    The rear of the Redmi 8 features a dual-camera setup, fingerprint sensor and the company branding. The rear camera setup consists of a 12 MP sensor, 8 MP sensor and an LED flash which is placed above the capsule shaped module. It runs on latest Android 9 Pie which is destined to be skinned with MIUI.

    Redmi 8 Quick Specs

    Redmi 8

    Redmi 8 Official Image (From TENAA)

    • Display: 6.2 inch TFT, HD+ 1520 × 720 pixels
    • Operating System: MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie 
    • Processor: Octa Core, 2.0 GHz  
    • RAM: 2GB/3GB/4GB   
    • Storage: 16GB/32GB/64GB 
    • Rear Cameras: 12MP + 8 MP, LED Flash 
    • Selfie Camera: 8 MP  
    • Security: Rear Mounted fingerprint scanner 
    • Connectivity: Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth  
    • Battery: 5000mAh 
    • Dimensions: 156.3 × 75.4 × 9.4 mm
    • Weight: 190 g 

    Also Read: Flipkart Launches Its Video Streaming Service To Take On Amazon Prime Video

    All in all, the Redmi 8 seems like a worthy entry-level smartphone. If Xiaomi is able to carry forward the aggressive pricing to the Redmi 7’s successor, it is likely to rake in considerable sales figures for the company. 

  • Flipkart Launches Its Video Streaming Service To Take On Amazon Prime Video

    Flipkart Launches Its Video Streaming Service To Take On Amazon Prime Video

    The video streaming service market in India has risen substantially in the last few years. What used to be dominated by YouTube has split into various applications featuring TV shows and movies spanning different genres. The latest addition in the space is one of the biggest e-commerce players in the country, Flipkart. The company has launched its own video service in the Indian market via its mobile shopping app. While it has not explicitly said so, the company aims at giving Amazon’s Prime Video service a run for its money with the latest service.

    Flipkart Video

    Flipkart Video

    The latest video streaming service from Flipkart is visible in the Android application for the shopping website. With the current version 6.17, two new options have been added to the hamburger menu on the top left of the home screen. While the former is an Ideas section meant to help the users in terms of their shopping needs, the latter is the Video section; which is comprised of various movies and TV shows from key media players in the streaming segment such as Arre, Dice Media, TVF and Voot. Flipkart has said in the past that it will not focus on creating original video content initially, but may get into the idea if more people are interested in the platform.

    Also read: YouTube Original Series Will Be Free To Watch From 24th September

    The video streaming service offered by Flipkart will be free to watch for any registered user of the application. The platform is ad-supported, which means even later, users will not have to pay anything to consume the content offered. While the service is only available for Android users as of now, it is expected that an iOS update pertaining to the Ideas and Video service will be released soon. With the entry of a major enterprise like Flipkart in the video streaming market of India, we expect the competition to heat up in the following months.

  • Huawei To Introduce Its Own Mapping System To Compete With Google Maps

    Huawei To Introduce Its Own Mapping System To Compete With Google Maps

    With the advent of newer technology, lives have become easier. For example, unlike in the past where you had to ask for directions or use an unyieldingly large map, online mapping services have existed to make lives easier. Currently, Google dominates such a service with its extremely popular Google Maps. Many companies have tried to obtain a footing in the market like Apple and Blackberry, the latter miserably failing in this regard. According to a new report, Huawei is now also seeking to develop its own mapping service which will compete with Google Maps. 

    Huawei

    Who Is It For?

    A fresh report originating from Huawei’s home country, China, has stated that the tech giant is seeking to challenge Google. However, the company is developing a mapping service which differs from its competitors. Unlike Google Maps, it is reportedly being made for developers which implies that it may be used by navigation or taxi-hailing services. It would also allow third-party developers to create utilize this service without creating their own.

    Huawei
    Google Maps
    Map Kit

    A top executive at Huawei has revealed Map Kit as the name of the upcoming service. It will offer developers a street-level navigation system that they can use in their respective apps. Map Kit will also convey real-time traffic conditions and other related data. It could also imply an AR walking navigational system which is used by Google. Furthermore, the Map Kit will be connected to local mapping services and will have to rely on telecom base stations that offer positioning data via satellites.

    Huawei
    Google Maps AR Navigational Feature
    Will It Succeed?

    The report also states that Huawei is partnering up with Booking Holdings. Notably, Booking is currently reliant on Google Maps. Hence Map Kit might just be a customer and not actually a data provider. Huawei will have to invest heavily to compete in the mapping service market which has been notoriously difficult to crack. As mentioned earlier, Google is the only company to see success in the business while even Apple is lagging behind the search giant. Nokia too had tried and failed with its Here Maps as did Blackberry in the past.

    Huawei
    iOS 13 Maps

    Also Read: YouTube Original Series Will Be Free To Watch From 24th September

    Why Is Huawei Making Map Kit?

    Huawei’s new mapping service is probably in response to the trade ban imposed on it by the US Government. The trade ban it had received has since been temporarily revoked but its implications still stand evident. US and western-based companies can cut ties from the company at any given moment. Thus, the move arrives with a more self-sufficient motive rather than just a revenue-generating one.

  • This Is Huawei’s Answer To The Budget Oriented Redmi 7A

    This Is Huawei’s Answer To The Budget Oriented Redmi 7A

    Despite the US ban, Huawei’s product launches have remained unaffected. An upcoming budget-oriented smartphone from the company has been listed on the Chinese regulatory website, TENAA which states its launch will happen soon. Noteworthy, the arrangement of the rear camera sensor, company branding and the front fascia of this device is highly reminiscent to the previously launched Redmi 7A.

    According to the listing, the Huawei smartphone carries the AMN-AL10 model number. Although the name of the device is currently unavailable it is believed to be placed below the Enjoy 9e which was launched earlier this year.

    The front of the smartphone accommodates a 5.71-inch display that features a waterdrop notch up top. The top, left and right bezels around the display are negligible while the chin below it is comparatively thicker. It also features the company branding below the display which is once again identical to the Redmi 7A.

    In terms of memory and storage, the Huawei smartphone will be offered in two variants which are as follows:

    • 2 GB + 32 GB (expandable upto 512 GB)
    • 3 GB + 64 GB (expandable upto 512 GB)

    As previously mentioned, the rear of the handset features a single 13 MP camera which is accompanied by an LED flash.  Under the hood, the Huawei smartphone features an Octa-Core CPU which is clocked at 2 GHz.

    The device is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery that supports 10 W fast charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and 3.5 mm headphone jack. It will be offered in three colour variants which include Vermiculite Black, Amber Brown and Turquoise Green.

    Huawei AMN-AL10 specifications
    • 5.71-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display
    • 2GHz Octa-Core processor
    • 3000mAh battery
    • 13MP rear camera with LED flash
    • 5MP front-facing camera
    • Dimensions: 147.13×70.78×8.45mm; Weight: 146g
    • Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS
    • 2GB RAM with 32GB storage / 3GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD
    • Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.1
    • Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)

    Also Read: Mysterious Xiaomi Smartphone Hits TENAA, Could Be The Redmi 8

    Although the price of the smartphone currently unavailable, going by its specs, it will be targeted towards the Rs 6,000 and Rs 8,000 price bracket. In order to gain the availability details and official price, we will have to wait until its launch which is expected to happen soon. 

    Users who are interested in checking out the official listing can do so by clicking here. 

     

  • YouTube Original Series Will Be Free To Watch From 24th September

    YouTube Original Series Will Be Free To Watch From 24th September

    YouTube is an app that is found in almost every smartphone and is enjoyed by most users. The website or app allows people to consume video content alongside music for free. Its business model is centred around ad revenue with ads people watch in between videos and such. For the most part, the app is a free service but does offer some paid services like Youtube Premium. Freshly, Google, its parent company has announced that is making the paid service free for all to watch.

    YouTube

    YouTube Originals

    The company had previously announced YouTube Originals which was introduced to make the platform similar to Netflix and other paid streaming platforms. In other words, users are offered a wide variety of movies and episodic series to choose from. However, the difference between the other services and YouTube Originals has now broadened. While Netflix employs a monthly subscription fee, Youtube is offering its Originals service for free. The service, until now, has been exclusive to Youtube’s Premium users but is now set to change. 

    YouTube Originals
    Weird City
    YouTube Premium

    YouTube has also added new features for Premium subscribers of its service to enjoy. It includes:

    • A new “Recommended Downloads” section in its app library.
    • It is now possible to switch between songs and music videos with a single tap.
    • The ability to download up to 500 songs from their Liked Songs list and other playlists

    YouTube Originals

    So How Do They Still Make Money?

    How does a free service earn like Google, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube earn money? The answer is ads; most popular service out there run an ad-based revenue and YouTube Originals will also be loaded with them now. Previously, to the premium subscription, users had to shell out INR 129 a month which include:

    • An ad-free experience while watching videos.
    • The ability to run the app in the background.
    • Download videos at a higher quality.
    • Lastly, a subscription to YouTube Music Premium.

    YouTube Originals

    Also Read: Motorola One Action Launched, Features A 6.3 Inch Punch Hole Display

    According to Google, every YouTuve Originals series released after 24th September will be available to everyone regardless of paid or unpaid status. However, premium users still receive a lot of benefits over the free users including:

    • The premium users are not bothered by ads.
    • Paid users get immediate access to every episode while paid users must wait for timed releases.
    • Get to enjoy the director’s cut and bonus scenes.
  • Mysterious Xiaomi Smartphone Hits TENAA, Could Be The Redmi 8

    Mysterious Xiaomi Smartphone Hits TENAA, Could Be The Redmi 8

    On the 16th of August, an upcoming Redmi branded smartphone with model number ‘M1908C3IC’ was listed on the Chinese regulatory website TENAA. While some new agencies claim that this is the Redmi Note 8, which was previously announced to launch soon, we feel that is not the case. 

    Instead, this could be the Redmi 8, the successor of the Redmi 7 which was launched in the month of March. In the past, Redmi smartphones have been upgraded once a year however this may change with the upcoming device. As it has just been six months since the current gen Redmi smartphone was launched.

    We believe this could be a new strategy that Xiaomi has to adopt due to stiff competition from companies like Realme. For users who do not know, in just over 1.5 years of its existence, Realme has launched three generations (1,2,3) and the 4th generation, the Realme 5 will be announced on the 20th of August. 

    In terms of design, the alleged Redmi 8 features a water drop notch display on the front along with a plastic back. The front of the smartphone features a considerable chin which houses the Redmi branding. Overall the front of this smartphone is reminiscent of Redmi 7A which is a budget offering. 

    The rear panel of the alleged Redmi 8 has a glossy finish which houses a fingerprint sensor, dual camera setup along with an LED flash, and the company branding which is inscribed vertically. The left side of the smartphone is occupied by what seems to be the power button and the volume rocker.

    Unfortunately, the TENAA listing does not contain any specifications of the device, therefore, we will have to wait until the listing is updated or the handset is officially launched. Speaking of which, its launch date is currently unannounced, nonetheless, the mandatory certification suggests that smartphone will launch soon. 

    Also Read: Motorola One Action Launched, Features A 6.3 Inch Punch Hole Display

    What are your thoughts on this Redmi handset, Do you think that this is the Redmi 8 or some other smartphone? Let us know in the comments below.

    Readers who are interested in checking out the official listing can do so by clicking here.

  • Motorola One Action Launched, Features A 6.3 Inch Punch Hole Display

    Motorola One Action Launched, Features A 6.3 Inch Punch Hole Display

    After much anticipation and numerous leaks, Motorola has finally launched the Moto One Action in Brazil, Mexico and several European countries. The key highlighting feature of the smartphone includes a punch-hole display and a triple rear camera setup. 

    Motorola One Action

    The Motorola One Action features glass on the front and plastic on the back which is held together with a polycarbonate chassis. It measures 160.1 x 71.2 x 9.2 mm and it tips the scale at 181g. It features a 6.3 inch LTPS IPS display with a resolution of 2520 x 1080 px. 

    Like the previously launched Moto One Vision, it also has an unconventionally tall display that has a 21:9 aspect ratio. The display of the smartphone has punch hole cutout on the top left corner which houses a 12 MP selfie camera. For biometric security and rapidly logging into the UI, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Additionally, it also supports face unlock technology.

    The Motorola One Action runs on the latest Android 9 Pie and is Android One certified; which means it will receive two major software updates and security updates for three years. Under the hood, it is kitted with Exynos 9609 SoC which is manufactured by Samsung. The chipset is comprised of an octa-core CPU and the Mali G72 MP3 GPU.

    For photography, the Motorola One Action has a triple rear camera setup which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12 MP sensor, 5 MP depth sensor and an ultrawide sensor that has a 117-degree field of view. As previously mentioned, it also has a 12 MP front-facing camera.

    The Motorola One Action is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which support 10 W fast charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC,  USB Type C port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 

    Motorola One Action Price, Storage Variants and Colours

    The Motorola One Action is offered in three colour options which include Denim Blue, Pearl White and Aqua Teal. The device is available in just one storage variants for which the price is as follows:

    • 4 GB + 128 GB: £219 (around Rs 18,964)

    All in all, the device has an elegant design which is backed with modest innards. However, we feel the price of the device is a bit steep in comparison to its competitors. 

     

  • Reliance Jio Fiber Broadband Plans Include Free Calls And A 4K LED TV

    Reliance Jio Fiber Broadband Plans Include Free Calls And A 4K LED TV

    Reliance Jio is one of India’s leading telecom service provider. The Mukesh Ambani owned company has seen massive success in its short time since it was introduced. Currently, its high speed internet service, Jio Fiber, which was announced last week has some varying prices and special offerings. It includes plan in-between anywhere from Rs. 700 to Rs. 10,000 which is offered alongside the fixed-line connection and set-top box.

    Reliance Jio

    Now, let’s take a look at what’s in store for Jio customers:    

    Fixed Line Connection

    Jio Fiber broadband offerings are bundled with a landline connection. Users have a choice between HD to 4K quality set-top box and have access to Jio’s Internet of Things (IoT). The company is also promising free calls for life from the fixed-line connection. Notably, the cost for international calls is being brought down by offering unlimited ISD calling to US, Canada at INR 500/month. 

    Reliance Jio

    Set-Top Box

    Reliance Jio announced a set-top box that allows users to access the largest possible collection of TV Channels. It arrives after the company acquired multiple system operators like DEN, Hathway and GTPL. These operators have direct relations with over 30,000 LCOs (Local Cable Operators). The set-top box, landline and broadband connections are all routed via fibre-optics cables.  

    Reliance

    First Day First Show

    Jio is introducing a revolutionary concept which will affect the way people watch new movies in India. The service will be available in mid-2020 and will be available for Premium Jio Fiber users to watch a movie as soon as they are released in the theatres.

    Reliance Jio

    Free 4K LED TV

    Jio Forever plans bring some exciting news for prospective customers. The annual plan can be opted and offer users a free HD or 4K LED TV and a 4K set-top box for free. It is yet to be announced which brand or make of TV will be provided and if or not a security deposit is required.

    Jio

    Gaming

    One of the more surprising news is definitely the companies entry into gaming. The Reliance Jio set-top box will arrive with a built-in graphics card. Notably, the company is also in collaboration with Tencent Games and Microsoft to make more games compatible. Zero-Latency gaming experience is being claimed right now but we have yet to see of its legitimacy.

    Jio
    Microsoft’s Halo
    Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality

    Jio’s set-top box will also have native support for VR and MR functionality. It means that such content in different categories like shopping, education and movies can be experienced. A special Holoboard MR headset is expected to arrive soon after as well. 

    Jio

    Jio IoT

    Jio is developing an innovative service on its Indian 4G network called Narrowband Internet of Things or NBIoT. The company is looking to connect the whole of India. It is expected that two years after its launch an estimate of two billion IoT devices in India. The service will commercially be available from 1st January 2020. 

    Also Read: Oppo Reno2 With 20x Zoom Quad Camera To Launch On 28th August

    Prices

    The subscription for the Jio Fiber will start from INR 700 a month and has speeds start from 100 Mbps. Even the US, a developed country only averages around 90 Mbps. The power users are also being targetted with an INR 10,000 plan which seems like a more robust offering. 

  • Top Tech Best Budget Tech Gadgets and Accessories: August 2019

    Top Tech Best Budget Tech Gadgets and Accessories: August 2019

    Another month, another Top Tech. It is the month of August and this time we will check out the best gadgets and accessories you can buy. These range from travel accessories to nifty gadgets that can be used in daily life. Check out the video and the detailed list of products for this month below.

    Tantra Bluetooth Receiver

    Top Tech

    The first item on our top tech list is the Bluetooth Reciever from Tantra. As the name suggests, it is capable of making a non-Bluetooth capable device like a car stereo or a speaker, Bluetooth enabled. It plugs on to your existing device’s AUX port and is rechargeable. It may be just the right product for people looking to make their old audio devices Bluetooth enabled.

    G20 Laptop Table

    Top Tech

    The laptop table from Gizga is an interesting piece of hardware. It is an adjustable laptop table which has wheels which make it easy to move around. With an adjustable height, Users can easily adjust it according to their comfort. It offers solid construction and good looking design, which is difficult to find in the price range.

    Transparent USB 3.0 Hub

    Aside from looking really cool, the transparent USB 3.0 hub is truly a top tech gadget. It has four USB 3.0 ports which can be used to extend your PC or laptop’s capability of supporting more devices. While it does not require any power source to work, a port is conveniently provided if and when needed.

    Aluminium Laptop Dock

    Top Tech

    The laptop dock by Tarkan is the next top tech item in our list. It is built really well and can hold your laptop or tablet for easy docking. There are adjustable screws on the bottom which can be used to fit a device that is too thin or too thick. When not using it to hold your laptop, it can also function as a nifty book holder, fitting two thick books easily.

    Bluetooth 5.0 Headphones

    Bluetooth Headphones are all the rage these days and for good reason. With many smartphone manufacturers removing the 3.5mm headphone jack, the need for wireless audio is on the rise. The Torrent headphones on our top tech list are the most affordable to support Bluetooth 5.0. This gives them a more stable connection and wider range over older standards of Bluetooth. Aside from being future proof, the sound quality of the headphones is really good for the price, with deep bass and average highs.

    Folio Laptop Sleeve

    The Folio laptop sleeve by Tizum is the next item on our latest top tech list. As the name suggests, it is a laptop sleeve meant to protect your device from being scratched while travelling. It features a dual-tone design and looks fairly premium. The sleeve has soft-touch material on the inside to make sure your laptop stays protected while it is in there.

    Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard

    The foldable Bluetooth keyboard by Saco looks like something from a Sci-Fi movie. It features a triple folding designed which can be opened to reveal a full-sized Bluetooth keyboard with a trackpad. The foldable aspect of the device makes it very portable and frankly, a very cool gadget to travel with. Additionally, having a trackpad which supports multi-touch input and gestures makes it easier and more intuitive to work with. With a plethora of features and the cool foldable aspect, it is truly a top tech item.

    NeverWet Water Repellent Spray

    Its monsoon season and while there are many things to love about it, there is one major thing to hate too. If you like wearing fabric shoes, chances are you may be extra precautious in rains. The NeverWet spray by Rustoleum may be just the right product in our top tech list for you. We tried spraying it on fabric shoes and after it dried off, water just jumped right off the surface of the shoe. The hydrophobic coating on top of the fabric is claimed to last for a while, making it the perfect companion for the rains.

    Sandisk USB 3.0 Pen Drive

    Next up on our top tech list is a USB 3.0 pen drive by Sandisk. Claiming speeds of up to 150 Mbps, we managed to achieve close to 130 MBps, which is great for a drive of this price. It is also built really well, featuring a metal construction and a nimble size. In fact, we loved the pen drive so much that we have managed to make one of them a Windows Bootable drive to easily install Windows off it.

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    Sandisk USB 3.1 Pen Drive

    Top Tech

    If the speeds of the aforementioned pen drive by Sandisk are not enough for you, we have a better top tech product in-store. The Sandisk Extreme Go is a USB 3.1 pen drive which claims a maximum speed of up to 200 MBps. We managed to achieve almost 170-180 MBps in our testing which is impressive. There are multiple storage capacities offered for the drive and it is quite a small package too, making it a perfect storage option.

    Orico Hard Drive Case

    Also read: Realme 5 Is The Worlds First Quad Camera Smartphone Under INR 10K

    The Orico Hard Drive Case, as the name suggests is a sturdy and durable case for your hard drives. Featuring a durable plastic construction, it is offered in multiple colours. While our unit was designed mainly for 3.5-inch drives, we found that even 2.5-inch drives can also be placed inside without much hassle, and it will offer a similar amount of protection.

  • Chinese Man Spotted Using The Huawei Mate 30 Pro On A Subway Train

    Chinese Man Spotted Using The Huawei Mate 30 Pro On A Subway Train

    Over the last few years, Huawei has been a major contributor to the development of smartphones and its corresponding technologies. Due to its designation to the US entity list, Huawei had to face a major setback earlier this year. Nonetheless, it is advancing its thought of visionary smartphones at an unaffected pace. 

    The prime example of such handsets will be the members of  Mate 30 lineup which will succeed Mate 20 branded devices from the year 2018.Huawei Mate 30 Pro

    The renders and features of upcoming Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro have been revealed at multiple instances (1,2). Freshly, a traveller on the Chinese subway train was spotted using a unique smartphone which is believed to be the high-end Mate 30 Pro. 

    The front of the alleged Mate 30 Pro has an edge-to-edge display that has extremely curved sides. Besides, the top of display features a wide notch that goes in line with previously leaked renders. 

    The rear of the smartphone is concealed with a plastic case that has a couple of cutouts and it covers the camera sensors. The rear left side of the plastic case has a narrow slit which makes room for an elongated flashlight. Huawei Mate 30 Pro

    Unfortunately, the current leak does not exhibit any specifications of the Mate 30 Pro. Nonetheless, it is believed to feature the HiSilicon Kirin 985 or 990 (name not finalised) which will be manufactured by TSMC.

    The upcoming Huawei smartphone is believed to have quad rear camera setup which will be mounted in a circular module. 

    Also Read: Realme 5 Is The Worlds First Quad Camera Smartphone Under INR 10K

    In order to gain more details including the price and features of the Mate 30 Pro we will have to wait until its official launch which is believed to happen in the month of October. 

    On the basis of leaked renders and images, what are your thoughts on the Mate 30 Pro? Let us know in the comments below.

  • Eight Samsung Galaxy A Smartphones Set To Receive Significant Camera Update

    Eight Samsung Galaxy A Smartphones Set To Receive Significant Camera Update

    In the month of February, the Korean electronics giant, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A10 which is the first smartphone in the revamped Galaxy A lineup. Since then, the company has launched a multitude of other smartphones in this lineup such as the Galaxy A30, the Galaxy A50, and the Galaxy A70.

    Due to their competitive pricing and up to date features, the handsets have registered worthwhile sales figures for the company. It was previously reported that the company is planning to overhaul it existing lineup of Samsung Galaxy A smartphones and a leaked road map reveals, that the future handsets in this series will have a focus on photography.

    Samsung Galaxy A70

    According to the source, the details of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartphones are as follows:

    Device Name Rear Camera Setup Composition
    Galaxy A21 13MP (Main) + 8MP (Wide) + 5MP (Depth)
    Galaxy A31 16MP (Main) + 8MP (Wide) + 5MP (Depth)
    Galaxy A41 24MP (Main) + 8MP (Wide) + 5MP (Depth)
    Galaxy A51 32MP (Main) + 12MP (Wide) + 12MP (Telephoto) 2x Optical + 5MP (Depth)
    Galaxy A61 48MP (Main) + 8MP (Wide) + 10MP (Telephoto) 2x Optical + 5MP (Depth)
    Galaxy A71 48MP (Main) + 12MP (Wide) + 12MP (Telephoto) 2x Optical + ToF
    Galaxy A81 64MP (Main) + 16MP (Wide) + 12MP (Telephoto) 2x or 5x Optical + ToF
    Galaxy A91 108MP (Main) + 16MP (Wide) + 12MP (Telephoto) 5x Optical + ToF

    In an effort to maintain simplicity of the name scheming, Samsung has made a chronological increment for all Galaxy smarpthones of 2020. 

    Except for the Samsung Galaxy A 91, the predecessors of all the smartphones listed above have already been launched. In comparison to the original handsets, Samsung will equip all future smartphones with one additional sensor. For reference, the Galaxy A20, A30 and A40 have two sensors while the A50, A60, A70 and A80 have three sensors.

    Samsung Galaxy A30
    Samsung Galaxy A30

    Talking about the Galaxy A90, it is expected to launch soon, as several leaks (1,2) concerning the device have been uncovered in the recent past.

    In addition to improved photography capabilities, Samsung is also assumed to upgrade the innards of future Galaxy A smartphones which includes improved chipsets and refreshed design. 

    Also Read: Redmi Note 8 Design Leaked, Features A Quad Rear Camera

    Although the product strategy and leaked road map seem real, we will have to wait patiently until Samsung speaks aloud about the successors of the original Galaxy A smartphones from the year 2019. As previously mentioned, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A handsets will be launched in the year 2020.

  • Redmi Note 8 Design Leaked, Features A Quad Rear Camera

    Redmi Note 8 Design Leaked, Features A Quad Rear Camera

    Redmi is one of the most renowned company in the Asian market. The company is a Xiaomi subsidiary and has historically focused heavily in the mid to affordable segment of smartphones. It has seen massive success in these ranges, especially with the Note series. Now, its latest entry named Redmi Note 8 has its designs leaked which showcases a quad camera setup.

    Redmi Note 8

    The new camera setup would be a first in Redmi’s series of mid range smartphones. The company’s General Manager shared a post on Weibo which had a video that confirmed the mass production of a 64MP quad camera smartphone. Previously, we had separately reported on a 64MP camera on a Redmi device and a rumour on the Note 8. Now, it seems that it might just be one and the same.

    According to a leaked render, the rear of the smartphone features a vertical camera setup that consists of quad camera sensors. It is identical to the mass production video of a smartphone shared online. Hence, it seemingly confirms that the Redmi Note 8 will feature a 64MP quad camera setup. Notably, the confirmation of the 64MP quad camera smartphone arrived half a month prior but didn’t reveal the name.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

    Design

    The image leaked of the Redmi Note 8 portrays a vertically stacked triple camera module flanked by a fourth sensor on the left side. On top of the lone fourth sensor is a dual tone LED flash. The back carries the signature Redmi branding with a “designed by Xiaomi” tag. It can be observed that the left of the device houses the the volume rockers while the right features the power button. Furthermore, there is no indication of a rear mounted fingerprint scanner. So, it is likely to feature an in display fingerprint scanner.

    Also Read: This Is What The Upcoming Huawei Mate 30 Pro Looks Like

    The Redmi Note 8 will arrive in gradient colour schemes, as seen in the image. Additionally, the Note 8 Pro variant could be the first smartphone to sport the Helio G90T SoC which is a gaming centric chipset. Unfortunately, the exact launch date and specifications regarding the Note 8 are still a mystery. The smartphone is yet to be made official with any announcements either so users could take this report with a grain of salt. More updates are expected to arrive soon, so stay tuned.

  • Apple To Launch The iPhone 11 On September 10

    Apple To Launch The iPhone 11 On September 10

    American technology giant Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones later this year. These smartphones will be the successor to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR from last year. While the design and key specifications of the handsets have already been leaked multiple times in the past, no information on when the devices will see the light of the day was known. Until now, as a new report reveals that the alleged iPhone 11 series will be launched on the 10th of September.

    iPhone 11

    Apple iPhone 11

    The aforementioned report arrives via leaked screenshots found in the latest developer betas of iOS 13 and iPadOS. The images showcase the home screen of an iPhone and an iPad respectively with the Calender application showing the date as Tuesday, the 10th of September. While the image doesn’t confirm anything, what’s interesting is that the name of the file is “HoldForRelease”, which indicates that it is indeed the launch date of the upcoming iPhone 11 series.

    The date is further backed by the fact that in a similar leak last year, an image was found in iOS 12 Beta hinting at a launch date of 12th of September for the 2018 iPhones. That is indeed the date when the smartphones were unveiled, so the latest leak makes some sense. The image also has a screenshot showcasing another date, September 23. This is believed to be the date when Apple releases the iOS 13 stable builds for all the supported devices.

    iPhone XR

    Apple historically has stuck to launching the latest version of the iPhone on the second Tuesday or Wednesday for the past few years. So, the launch date of 10th September, which is the second Tuesday of the month makes the leak credible. The upcoming iPhone 11 series, which may consist of three devices is speculated to be a minor update over their predecessors.

    Also read: Compact Huawei Nova 5T With 5.5 Inch Punch Hole Display To Launch Soon

    Alongside a new triple camera array for the two premium handsets and a dual-camera setup for the iPhone XR successor, they are expected to run on a new SoC, purportedly called the A13 Bionic. The forthcoming smartphones have also been leaked to be powered by a larger battery and better speakers. Since the launch date seems to be drawing close, we may not have to wait long to confirm our suspicions.

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