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  • Redmi Go & Redmi Note 7, Specs, Colour & Storage Options For India Revealed

    Redmi Go & Redmi Note 7, Specs, Colour & Storage Options For India Revealed

    Sources reveal that the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Go are on the line for the Indian market this quarter. Some new information indicates the storage and colour variants for Redmi Go and Redmi Note 7. All this for the Indian Market only.

    Redmi Note 7

    The Redmi Note 7 will supposedly be available in two different memory options when they’ll be launched. A 3GB RAM variant with 32 gigs of internal storage. The other variant, which will be obviously priced higher, will be launched with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of memory. There will be another version, but it will probably not release in India. The smartphone will be out in three different colours, Black, Blue & Red. The Redmi Note 7 sports a 6.3 inch Full HD+ display.

    The device has a waterdrop notch, and thin bezels at 1.95mm. Powered by the Snapdragon 660 with an Adreno 512 GPU, the device has a dual-camera setup. Furthermore, the smartphone has a 48MP + 5MP camera and a 13 MP selfie camera. Redmi Note 7 packs a 4000 mAh battery, with Quick Charge 4.0.

    Redmi Go

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    The Redmi Go on the other hand, is only going to be released in one variant. With 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage, the phone will launch in the same colour options as the Redmi Note 7. Furthermore, the budget smartphone sports a 5-inch HD display. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset. An 8MP rear camera, with a 5MP selfie camera grace the entry-level device. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot, dual SIM card slots and a 3000 mAh battery. It will run Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) out-of-the-box.

  • Sony Xperia XA3 Will Have A 21:9 Aspect Ratio Display

    Sony Xperia XA3 Will Have A 21:9 Aspect Ratio Display

    Sony is assumed to showcase several smartphones at the upcoming MWC 2019 (Mobile World Congress) with a distinct design format. The flagship smartphone that the company is expected to showcase at the upcoming event is the Sony Xperia XZ4. A leak claims that in addition to the flagship device, Sony will also showcase the Xperia XA3 which has a similar construction. 

    Sony Xperia XA3 Design and Features

    The Sony Xperia XA3 has an unconventional design with a tall display at the front that has an aspect ratio of 21:9. The top bezel of the handset houses the earpiece for receiving phone calls and is quite prominent. While other three bezels around its display are thin and negligible. 

    The right side of the Xperia XA3 accommodates the volume rockers, a user customisable button and the power button which also doubles as a fingerprint sensor. The bottom of the device is occupied by a USB Type-C port which is flanked by two grilles on either side while the left side of the device makes room for the SIM card slot.

    The rear of the Sony XA3 seems to be made out of aluminium which houses the company branding, NFC logo and horizontal mounted dual camera setup. Although the exact details about its specifications are currently unavailable, the source claims that it will have the following features:

    • 5.9-inch Display
    • Snapdragon 660 SoC
    • 4 GB of RAM + 64 GB of Storage 
    • 3,500 mAh Battery 
    • 23 MP + 8 MP Rear Camera

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A10, A20, A30 To Launch Soon Leaked Pricing And Specs

    Fortunately, we won’t have to wait for long as the device is set to launch soon and will be unveiled at the MWC 2019 which is scheduled for 25-28 February.  

     

  • LG G8 To Feature 3D Face Unlock System

    LG G8 To Feature 3D Face Unlock System

    LG Mobile division has been struggling to find success. Despite launching two good devices last year, LG couldn’t sell many of them and thus these phones got lost in obscurity. But LG refuses to give up. It plans on releasing at least two flagships at MWC 2019 if reports are to be believed. The phones are expected to be the G8 ThinQ and the V50 ThinQ. LG themselves have sort of confirmed that the G8 will be making it’s debut soon and a number of leaks later, we know a lot of things about the device already.

    But LG has gone out of their way to reveal an interesting information about the G8 ThinQ. In a blog post published today, LG has confirmed that the LG G8 ThinQ will have the 3D Face Unlock feature by using a TOF camera from Infineon.

    LG G8 ThinQ Specifications

    The LG G8 will be the basic flagship for 2019 with the specifications matching it. The phone will Snapdragon 855 chipset, a 6-inch display with a notch. The battery capacity will be 3500mAh for the LG G8. The phone may arrive in 2 variants, One with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

    The TOF camera mentioned in the blog post by LG is made by Infineon. LG says in the post, “While other 3D technologies utilize complex algorithms to calculate an object’s distance from the camera lens, the ToF image sensor chip delivers more accurate measurements by capturing infrared light as it is reflected off the subject. As a result, ToF is faster and more effective in ambient light, reducing the workload on the application processor thereby also reducing power consumption.”

    Also read: JioPhone 3 To Have A Touchscreen And Will Be More Expensive

    The technology works similar to the FaceID in Apple’s newest iPhones. The difference will be that Apple uses an array of sensors. LG will probably may just use the TOF camera for authentication. How secure this solution will be isn’t known yet. LG is expected to unveil the LG G8 ThinQ at MWC 2019 in Barcelona. The pricing is expected to be around the $750 mark or around Rs. 45,000 for the LG G8 ThinQ.

  • Google’s New Extension Tells You If Your Password Is Unsafe

    Google’s New Extension Tells You If Your Password Is Unsafe

    In this day and age where Internet has taken over everything, one can never be too careful. There have been several data breaches over the past few months which have made people anxious about privacy on internet. Google aims to minimize that anxiety by launching an extension called Password Checkup. The tool will help you check if your data credentials have been compromised in a previous data leak.

    Password Checkup: How Does It Work?

    The extension can be added to the Chrome browser to track login details every time a sign in occurs. It then searches through approximately 4 billion compromised credentials. The extension will then alert if the credentials have been part of a breach and if a password change is required. Google says that it won’t store any of the users data and that the extension will never reveal the credentials to Google. The aim of this added security is to prevent hijack of the extension’s functionality, which could then be used to gain access to a users private info.

     

    According to the description of the extension, it will anonymously report information on the number of look-ups. Google is also looking to improve the way the extension works over time; hopefully it’ll be embedded into a future version of the Chrome browser so more users can take the necessary steps to protect their accounts. This seems like a great initiative by Google. 

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    Google hasn’t had the best reputation when it comes to data security. But, if their claims are true about not harvesting this data, this could be a great new add-on for people who are concerned about their privacy on the internet. If you are interested in checking out the extension, you can head to the Chrome Extension store, or alternatively click here. 

  • Live Images Of Samsung Galaxy S10+ And Galaxy S10e Leak

    Live Images Of Samsung Galaxy S10+ And Galaxy S10e Leak

    Korean electronics giants, Samsung will soon launch its first foldable phone which is allegedly called the Galaxy Fold and 2019 flagship lineup which carries the Galaxy S10 branding. The anticipated smartphones are set to launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is scheduled for 20 February in San Francisco. As the unveiling event closes by, more and more leaks of the devices seem to pop online. Live pictures of the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e posted online reaffirm that the devices will have previously claimed features. 

    Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e Build

    The images of the Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 were shared online and they surely look genuine. The elder Galaxy S10+ has a large edge-to-edge display with an Infinity-O notch and an under display fingerprint sensor. The handset has dual front-facing cameras which are housed in the Infinity notch. The rear of the Galaxy S10+ seems to be made out of black ceramic which resides the company branding and triple rear camera setup. The rectangular rear camera module of the smartphone also houses an LED flash and a heart rate monitor (HRM). 

    The second image set is of the Galaxy S10e which is the youngest member of the Galaxy S10 lineup. It has a similar design to the Galaxy S10+ with an edge-to-edge display that tapers towards the sides and an Infinity-O notch. However, the circular notch in the display only has a single selfie camera, unlike its elder sibling. The leaked image of the Galaxy S10e exhibits a white coloured ceramic back panel which has a similar setup as the S10+. It also has a triple rear camera set up along with an LED flash and heart rate monitor. 

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    To conclude, images of both variants of Samsung Galaxy S10 look authentic. Also, we won’t have to wait for the official confirmation of their design as their launch is imminent. 

  • Samsung Galaxy A10, A20, A30 To Launch Soon Leaked Pricing And Specs

    Samsung Galaxy A10, A20, A30 To Launch Soon Leaked Pricing And Specs

    Samsung will soon be coming forward with the new members of the Galaxy A Series. They include the Samsung Galaxy A10, Samsung Galaxy A20 and the Samsung Galaxy A30, with speculations of the Samsung Galaxy A50 launching some time later. After the recent Samsung M series launch, this could be the next big step for the electronics mega-giant.

    Target Market For Samsung

    According to a leak the Samsung Galaxy A series will be targeted towards the offline market sector. Another feature that the A series might sport is the AMOLED displays across all the variants, which indicates that the devices might be launched in the premium segment. More good news for Samsung!

    Expected Specifications

    As far as the reported specs go, the three phones popped up on Geekbench some time back, and that’s when it became clear The three smartphones will probably be powered by the Exynos 7885 octa-core processor. Furthermore, With successively 2GB, 3GB and 4GB of RAM, the devices will most likely be running Android 9 Pie. Also, that has to be based on Samsung’s very own UI.

    Pricing

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    The Samsung Galaxy A-Series is expected to be priced starting from Rs. 8,490. However, we’ll have to wait for the official launch of these smartphones to be able to get confirmations on pricing and specs. Are you looking forward to the new Galaxy A Series? Let us know below! 

  • Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 Launched In India

    Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 Launched In India

    Xiaomi is a company whose product categories are ever expanding and range from smartphones to lifestyle products to consumer electronics. In India, the company has mainly focused on smartphones, accessories and television sector. However, the company is slowly turning the focus on lifestyle products as well. Surprisingly, the company has launched a pair of sports shoes in the country which is called ‘Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 ‘. As the name suggests, they are the successor to the original Mi Men’s Sports Shoes which were unavailable in the country. 

    Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2

    The Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 have an attractive design with a thick white coloured midsole and black outsole. The top of the shoes has a unique fishbone structure that Xiaomi claims improve balance and reduce the chances of sprain while intense physical activities. 

    The Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 also have a cushion patch and a TPU midsole which offer comfort to the wearer’s feet even when worn for longer periods of time. Distinctly, the shoes are machine-washable which makes them easy and are available in shoe sizes ranging from UK 6-11.

    Price Availability and Colours

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    The Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 is available in three colour variants which are Black, Blue and Dark Gray. The shoes are currently available on Xiaomi India’s crowdfunding platform for a price of Rs 2,499 which includes a limited discount of Rs 500 and the deliveries will commence from 15 March. 

  • JioPhone 3 To Have A Touchscreen And Will Be More Expensive

    JioPhone 3 To Have A Touchscreen And Will Be More Expensive

    Reliance launched the JioPhone in 2017 and it became an instant success. The ability to run 4G VoLTE on a cheap device was a dream for many in India. The phone could run some basic apps thanks to the KaiOS in it. WhatsApp also was launched on the platform a while ago. JioPhone is a success story that Reliance may want to repeat again. If recent leaks are to be believed, the JioPhone 3 is in the works. The news may be more exciting because it reportedly will have a touchscreen this time around. 

    The original JioPhone had a T9 keypad. The JioPhone 2 used a QWERTY one for convenience. A touchscreen in the third iteration seems like the way to go. The pricing has gone up with each iteration so the JioPhone 3 will be significantly more expensive than the last one.

    JioPhone 3 Specifications

    The JioPhone 3 will feature a 5 inch capacitive touchscreen. The smartphone will also have 2GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There will also be support for memory expansion using a MicroSD card. The phone will have a 5MP camera on the back and a 2MP one on the front for video calling.

    What is not clear is what the phone will run on. If we follow Jio’s past records, the answer will be KaiOS with touch support. But the phone will be significantly expensive and has a generous amount of RAM, so Android GO edition is not out of the question either. Touch support for KaiOS is apparently already in the works.

    Also read: Samsung Patents New S Pen With Built-In Camera And Optical Zoom

    The smartphone will launch in July and will be available to the public in August. The phone will be sold offline and will carry a price tag of around Rs. 4500. That is a significant increase over the previous one. It remains to be seen if the phone will be as successful as the original JioPhone.

  • YouTube CEO Admits Rewind Was Bad. Promises A Better One in 2019

    YouTube CEO Admits Rewind Was Bad. Promises A Better One in 2019

    Last year saw the release of YouTube Rewind. The video quickly became the highest disliked video of all time. As of writing this article, the video sits at over 15 million dislikes. The video was flagged for missing out the key creators and elements that have made YouTube what it is today. There hasn’t been a response from anyone at YouTube about the Rewind. That is until now. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki in a blog post, admitted that the Rewind was not what they set out to do.

    Susan, in her post, seemed to admit that the Rewind didn’t show the year’s key moments. She wrote “Even at home, my kids told me our 2018 Rewind was “cringey.” We hear you that it didn’t accurately show the year’s key moments, nor did it reflect the YouTube you know. We’ll do better to tell our story in 2019.”

    YouTube Rewind 2018

    The YouTube Rewind is an annual video that is released by YouTube since 2011. The video highlights the trends that were famous on YouTube. The Rewind was flagged last year for not including some major creators like PewDiePie, H3H3 Productions etc. The video also didn’t mention some of the key moments of 2018 like the KSI vs Logan Paul Fight or PewDiePie vs T-Series. The video got so much flak, it became the most disliked video on the platform. It broke the previous record of Justin Bieber’s Baby, with almost 10 million dislikes.

    Also read: Account Linking Coming Soon To Instagram

    Many creators then released their own version of the Rewind. Some of them got even more likes than the original video. YouTube seems to finally understand their mistakes and the problems with the video. Let’s hope they don’t repeat the same this year as well.

  • Moto Z4 Play To Have A 48MP Camera And Snapdragon 675 Chipset

    Moto Z4 Play To Have A 48MP Camera And Snapdragon 675 Chipset

    Motorola launched the Moto Z lineup as their first modular smartphone series in 2016. The smartphones saw success at first, but then just a lukewarm response if any. But it looks like Motorola is not ready to throw in the towel just yet. The once-iconic brand hasn’t seen a breakout success in a while. But reports about a possible Moto Z4 have emerged online. Now some details about the Z4 are out and it looks like a mid ranger.

    Moto Z4 Play Specifications

    Motorola’s Z Play series has always targeted the Mid Range market. Expect the Moto Z4 Play to be no different. The Moto Z4 Play is expected to have a 6.2 inch AMOLED screen with a waterdrop notch and a slight chin. The phone will run on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 and will arrive in two variants. One will have 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and the other will have 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone will ship with Android 9 Pie with close to stock Android. Moto Z4 Play will be powered by a 3,600 mAh battery. The highlight will be the 48MP camera at the back. Moto Z4 Play will use a sensor from Q Technology.

    The device is said to retain support for all the Moto Mods. Motorola promised the first gen Mods to be compatible for at least 3 years. That promise should’ve worn out with the Z3 series, but looks like Mods are staying. The launch of the Moto Z4 lineup may also see new mods alongside it.

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    The pricing and launch date is a little vague at the moment. But considering Motorola’s launch records, the phone may arrive in the first half of 2019. The Z3 series didn’t launch in India, so the hopes of the Z4 Play making it seem pretty dim.

     

     

  • Samsung Patents New S Pen With Built-In Camera And Optical Zoom

    Samsung Patents New S Pen With Built-In Camera And Optical Zoom

    Unarguably, Samsung has been trying to be the leader of innovation in technology especially in the smartphone region. With huge success from devices such as the Galaxy S9, S9+ and the Galaxy Note 9,  Samsung is now adding bluetooth functionality to its signature S Pen. This has more implications than we can think of.

    Note 9

    Expected Features

    Enabling bluetooth in the Stylus previously enabled users to use it as a selfie remote, a feature that was usually availed by purchasing add-ons. This was perfect to take selfies and group pictures from a distance. It now appears that the Samsung is taking this a step further. With the inclusion of a built-in camera, taking pictures will become a whole lot easier. Samsung has now been officially granted a patent for the same by the US Patent And Trademark Office.

    About The Patent

    The patent was first filed in February 2017. The patent included an “electric pen device”, with “an optical system that had a lens & an image sensor”. This allowed the camera to be controlled from an external device. This means that the bluetooth functionality will be obviously retained in the new S Pen.

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    You can clearly see in the patent image that the optical camera lens is set in the upper chamber of the new S Pen. It also has a control key that will control the zoom-in & zoom-out feature. Its been some time since the patent was filed, so we can expect it to be implemented in the next big Samsung device. Not anytime soon though, because the optical zoom would make the new S Pen thicker than its predecessors. Guess we’ll just have to wait for Samsung to make their move then.

  • More Colours Of The Samsung Galaxy Sport Leak

    More Colours Of The Samsung Galaxy Sport Leak

    Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy S10 lineup and its first foldable smartphone which is allegedly called the Samsung Galaxy F. The upcoming devices will launch at the Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event which is set for 20 February. In addition to the foldable phone and 2019 flagships, the company is also expected to unveil smart wearables.

    Reports claim that during the Galaxy Unpacked event the company will also launch the Galaxy Sport smartwatch which is focused on fitness enthusiasts. A past leak exposed the white colour variant of the device and fresh leaks suggest that the company will also launch it in three other colour options. 

    Samsung Galaxy Sport Design and Colours

    The leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Sport exhibit that the device has a circular watch face and a metal body with a matte finish. The right side of the device has two recessed switches which along with the touchscreen display will be used to operate its features. Notably, the anticipated smartwatch does not have a rotary dial which was present on the Samsung Gear watch. Going by the leaks, the upcoming smartpwatch will be available in four colour options which are as follows:

    • Teal Blue
    • Black
    • Pink Gold 
    • White
    Samsung Galaxy Sport Features

    Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S10 Will Support Reverse Wireless Charging, WiFi 6

    The Samsung Galaxy Sport smartwatch was previously spotted at the FCC which revealed its key features. The upcoming smartwatch from Samsung has 4 GB of inbuilt storage, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC support for mobile payments. Like past wearables from Samsung, the future device is also expected to run on Tizen OS which will be optimised for easy operability via the side mounted buttons. 

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Will Support Reverse Wireless Charging, WiFi 6

    Samsung Galaxy S10 Will Support Reverse Wireless Charging, WiFi 6

    Samsung is all set to release the Galaxy S10 series this month. There have been a number of leaks surrounding the devices and we pretty much know everything about the devices now. But a new leak has emerged courtesy the Federal Communications Commission or the FCC. The recent documents leak give an insight to an interesting feature of the device. The Samsung Galaxy S10 series is all set to get reverse wireless charging support. The phones are also going to be the first ones to arrive with WiFi 6 compatibility.

    XDA Developers first caught eye of these images on FCC’s website. Reverse wireless charging is not a new feature to have in a smartphone. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro was the first commercially available device to have this feature. The difference between both of them is that Samsung’s technology is faster.

    What Is Reverse Wireless Charging?

    Huawei first launched the reverse wireless charging technology with the Mate 20 Pro. It allows the phones that support wireless charging to charge another wireless charging compatible phone. It is done through touching the backs of both phones together. According to tests done by GSMArena, the reverse wireless charging in the Mate 20 Pro has an output less than 5W. The Galaxy S10 is 9W wireless charging compatible. This should mean faster reverse wireless charging speeds.

    But reverse wireless charging requires two phone to be lined up perfectly so it may become awkward to use. One more issue is the battery size of the Galaxy S10 series. Barring the S10 Plus with the rumored 4000mAh, the meager 3300 mAh and 3000 mAh battery in the S10 and the S10e respectively may drain the battery faster.

    Also read: Apple To End Support For iOS 13 On Older Devices

    Samsung is also adding a WiFi 6 compatible modem inside the Galaxy S10 series. This theoretically means faster WiFi speeds on compatible routers. There are not many routers compatible with this tech yet, so this may not be useful for a lot of people. The Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10e are launching on February 20.

     

  • Sachin Saga VR, A Multiplayer Virtual Reality Cricket Game Launched

    Sachin Saga VR, A Multiplayer Virtual Reality Cricket Game Launched

    India’s first multiplayer VR cricket game, Sachin Saga VR was launched at the IGS (India Gaming Show) held in Delhi from February 3-5. A large number of gamers and cricket fans stepped forward to try out the VR game for themselves. Moreover, some lucky gamers won signed VR headsets by Sachin Tendulkar himself, who was present during the game launch.

    About The Developer

    JetSynthesys is a gaming and digi-entertainment company, which is responsible for creating the game, along with the special edition Sachin Saga VR headset. Furthermore, the Master Blaster himself was there at the launch, accompanied by Rajan Navani, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, JetSynthesys. As mentioned before, the IGS saw a lot of tech  and gaming enthusiasts gathered together to experience the best of gaming and technology, all at one place.

    Game Information

    The game is built directly from reality, and is likewise equipped with on-ground immersion. Insane physics ensure that your reflexes are tested at every moment. You’ll face balls at a speed 150 KPH which are tracked in a real-time environment. Also, The high-end VR ensures that you can enjoy realistic shadows and motion captures by Sachin Tendulkar, with over 28 cricketing shots. Furthermore, You can play multiplayer cricket matches with international opponents across real-world stadium replicas. Love the Wankhade Stadium? No problem! A fan of the Lord’s Cricket Ground? You have it all!

    Pricing And Features

    Also Read : Samsung Galaxy M10 & M20 Go Live On Sale Today, Pricing And Specs

    If you’re thinking that the VR is limited to just the cricket game, you’re probably wrong. The VR also includes access to 3,000 apps, which you can use with Google Cardboard. The VR headset has a 100-degree view area and a coupled Bluetooth Controller for wireless gaming experience. As per sources, Sachin Tendulkar said, “With VR, for the first time, the lines between gaming and real blur to give gamers an accurately simulated experience of the stadium. That too with real time action right on their mobile screens. In fact, I thoroughly enjoyed reliving my matches with Sachin Saga VR. I am sure it will resonate with cricket fans and gamers all over the world.”

    The complete bundle containing the Sachin Saga VR gaming headset, a Bluetooth Controller as well as the Sachin Saga VR game is now live for sale on the Sachin Saga official website for Rs. 1,499. You can check it out here

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