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  • HMD To Launch Nokia 7.1 In India In November

    HMD To Launch Nokia 7.1 In India In November

    HMD Global had launched their Nokia 7.1 smartphone at an event held in London earlier this moth. The device was announced for the European market. An India launch was expected soon after, but HMD launched the device as the Nokia X7 in China after a few days. However, the India launch of the device is now near, according to a report, stating that we may see the Nokia 7.1 soon.

    The device was also showcased at the Indian Mobile Congress held in New Delhi, adding to the fact that the device will arrive soon.  The Nokia 7.1 is the successor to the Nokia 7 Plus and combines a premium style and finish with Zeiss optics and the Android One experience.

    Nokia 7.1

    The Nokia 7.1 has a one piece aluminium body with 2.5D curved glass edges. It has a 5.85 inch FHD+ display with a notch and a 2280 x 1080 px resolution. It has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a 432 ppi pixel density. The Nokia 7.1 is the first smartphone by HMD to have the ‘Pure Display’ technology. This enables the display to have HDR10 support and therefore make it more crisp. The device has a special chip which lets it convert any content into the HDR10 format in real time. This feature is seen in flagship devices.

    It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC, supported by the Adreno 509 GPU. The device offers 3 GB and 4 GB RAM variants and 32 GB/ 64 GB storage options. The storage can be expanded upto 400 GB using a microSD card. It has a 3,060 mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. The company says that the phone will get the Android 9 Pie update by the end of November. Additionally, it is a part of the Android One program, meaning that it has a very clean stock Android experience and will receive speedy updates.

    Zeiss Optics

    The Nokia 7.1 has a 12 MP+ 5 MP dual rear camera. The 12 MP sensor has an aperture of f/1.8. The setup has Zeiss lenses, and offers the highest quality, according to the company. The rear camera also supports the live Bokeh feature, which was only available in the flagship Nokia 8 up until now. The device has an 8 MP f/2.0 front facing camera which features an advanced version of the Bothie Mode. The Bothie Mode by Nokia lets users take pictures or record video with both, the front and rear cameras at the same time.

    Also Read: Realme To Soon Launch A Helio P70 Powered Smartphone

    Price & Availability

    The Nokia 7.1 is available in the European market for a price which converts to around Rs 25,000. The Indian price of the device is however, reported to be Rs 30,000. The device is also said to be an online exclusive.

  • OnePlus 6 Showcased In Unreleased Gradient Back Panels

    OnePlus 6 Showcased In Unreleased Gradient Back Panels

    The OnePlus 6T is set to launch on the 29th of October and prior to the launch, the company invited YouTuber Mrwhostheboss, aka Arun Maini, to visit the OnePlus headquarters in Shenzhen, China. Arun shared a few prototypes of OnePlus 6’s unreleased gradient back panels.

    Gradient Back: Hot or Not?

    Gradient back panels look futuristic and are a complete departure from the conventional monochrome-back smartphones. Huawei and Vivo were one of the first companies to offer their smartphones in gradient back color options. P20 was the first the smartphone from Huawei which was available in gradient colours and it definitely grabbed a lot of attention. Recently, Samsung also launched their five camera Galaxy A9 in three different gradient back colours.

    Gradient Back OnePlus!

    The pictures posted by Arun show 18 different gradient color back panels for the previously launched OnePlus 6. The photos reveal gradient back panels ranging from pink and silver to glittery purple and gradient green colours. The unreleased back panels surely look beautiful and are bound to catch your eye. Surprisingly, none of the gradient back panels made it to the retail OnePlus 6. The device is only available in four different colours which are Silk white, Flame Red, Midnight Black, and Mirror Black. However, with the rise in demand of these gradient colours OnePlus might launch the upcoming OnePlus 6T with some of these color panels.

    Also readSmartphones To Scooters; Xiaomi’s Ever-Expanding Portfolio

    The launch of the OnePlus 6T is right around the corner and we won’t have to wait for long to know whether any of these stylish panels become a reality or not.

  • Smartphones To Scooters; Xiaomi’s Ever Expanding Portfolio

    Smartphones To Scooters; Xiaomi’s Ever Expanding Portfolio

    The Xiaomi Corporation was founded 8 years ago in China, by Lei Jun and seven other partners. In 2011, Xiaomi officially launched the Xiaomi Mi 1 smartphone with MIUI firmware based on Android. In 2012, the company launched their second smartphone, Xiaomi Mi 2 which the company claims sold over 10 million units within 11 months of its launch. The company since then has seen tremendous growth and in the last year crossed the 17 billion USD sales mark.

    Expansion Outside China

    Xiaomi announced their expansion outside China in 2014 and that is when the company launched their first smartphone in India. The smartphone was called the Mi 3 which due to its impressive specs and low price tag raked in a lot of sales for the company. The Mi 3 had the Quad-Core Snapdragon 800 SoC at almost half the price of the Google Nexus 5 and Galaxy s4 which had the same chipset. This smartphone changed the perspective people had about Chinese handsets. From being cheap and low quality to low-cost high-value products in the eyes of the consumers.

    2013-2014 was the period when India was seeing its massive e-commerce transition. It allowed Xiaomi to scale quickly and not wait to open physical brick and mortar stores. Since then, Xiaomi has continuously launched smartphones with latest specs at comparatively low prices. Some of the devices include the Redmi and Redmi Note series smartphones.

    Redmi Note 5
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

    At the same time, Xiaomi was performing well in other countries like Singapore and Brazil. Back in 2017, the company expanded into Pakistan and Bangladesh. Up until now, the company has been launching smartphones in Tier 2 countries but, according to the latest announcements it company is now moving into Tier 1 countries.

    Tier 1 Expansion
    Xiaomi Mi A1

    Last year Xiaomi spread their presence to Spain and France with the Mi A1 & Mi Mix 2 smartphones. Recently, the company has announced that they will officially make their way into the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Ireland launch is set to November 1 while the UK launch is set to November 8. The company will also open a physical MI experience store in White City, London after the launch. The company has partnered with Three UK to sell devices in both UK and Ireland. Three is a major telecom company in both the countries and will help with the propagation of products.

    Xiaomi apparently plans to be one of the biggest smartphones company hence, they are continuously expanding into new regions and markets.

    Smartphone’s The Limit?
    Mi Band 3

    The company is not only limited to smartphones, but they also offer a plethora of products ranging from security devices to fitness products and even Mi Televisions & other consumer appliances.

    Xioami is truly an unconventional company with unconventional strategies. The company keeps on acquiring start-ups and other unique companies to incorporate their products and technologies into their own offerings.

    The more products you surf for on the Mi Global website, the crazier it gets. The company makes mobility vehicles like electric scooters, mijia shoes, and has even started selling smartly designed luggage trollies.

    In other words, Xiaomi is not a company focused only on electronics. Whenever this ambitious company finds a product that can be improved or a problem that needs to be solved, they will rapidly develop solutions and products according to it. We can say this is just the start of a young, aspiring company and only time will tell what the future of the company holds.

  • PUBG Mobile: Tips And Tricks To Become An Ace Player

    PUBG Mobile: Tips And Tricks To Become An Ace Player

    PUBG is a worldwide phenomenon and the number of players is still growing. In this highly competitive multiplayer battle royale game, a hundred players are dropped into an area with no weapons whatsoever. The last man standing ( or the last team ) emerges as the winner. There are different levels or Seasons that judges the player’s rankings. These are Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crown, Ace and Conqueror. The top 500 players in a server are titled Conqueror. Becoming an Ace itself is very difficult and requires a lot of man hours. But if you play smart and use a few tricks you can be a notch above the rest and emerge victorious in a lot of matches. We share the tips and tricks that we have learnt in the over 500 games of PUBG we played over two seasons and reached Ace every time.

    Know Where To Land

    Landing is everything. Knowing the best places to land can be a win or lose decision. There are certain hot spots on the maps that are always full of other people as these areas usually spawn better items. However landing here and getting those items might not always win you a game. There are several instances of people getting a sniper and 8x scope just upon landing only to be killed by a shotgun wielding enemy. If you are great at fighting with any gun or any other weapon then and only then land in places like this.

    Places like Pochinki, Yasnaya Polyana, Military Base in Erangel, Los Leones, El Pozo in Miramar and Kampong, Cave and Bootcamp in Sanhok are very hot and sees a lot of traffic. In case you are interested in climbing the season ladder then make sure to avoid these areas. Only make risky plays when you have a Tier protection.

     

     

    How To Parachute

    The first important step to win games is to know when to pick your battles. Parachuting in first to a place makes a lot of difference as one can start eliminating enemies with a car or even a single shotgun if they can pick it up before the enemy does. There is a great secret on how to start from the same point, in the same time, but reach the ground faster. When guiding the parachute make sure you are flying diagonally. pull your finger to the top left or top right side of the controller circle and fly at a slight angle. This increases the fling speed and helps you land faster.

    Knowing Your Strength

    Just like most games, this game also has certain player roles. These are Camper, Gunslinger, Sniper, Shotgun Lover and Lazy Bum. Find your play style and stick to it. If you like to go head on to a fight and are good at it, then do that and make sure you don’t die. Use smokes and grenades when charging into a house. If you like to avoid fights until the very end when there are 10 or so people alive, then find safe areas and camp in a house or in the grass etc. Finding your strengths and playing to it will win you a lot of games.

    Weapons To Use

    There are a lot of different weapons that once can pick up from the different houses in PUBG. Some have a better range, some have better spread, some recoil less and some may reload faster than the other. One needs to adapt to the game when choosing weapons. If you are storming a house then you need a shotgun or a weapon with a close range like an UZI or a pistol. If you are shooting enemies across a field, or a considerable distance away, then using a sniper or an M416 is recommended. The scope, Muzzle, Mag and Foregrip also play a major role in deciding your shot accuracy. Read about each and every weapon in the ‘Weapons’ tab in PUBG mobile and you will slowly get the hang of it.

    Items To Pick Up

    There is a very limited space in your backpack. Depending on the level of the backpack, you will quickly run out of space if you have a ton of things loaded in it. If you are picking up a Gas can, fill up your vehicle as soon as you can to free up space. Many items take up more space than other items so chose what you wish to carry wisely. If you are using a combination of an SMG and a long range rifle, you probably won’t need the pistol and it’s bullets.

    Discard old bullets if you change guns as those take up space. Pick up guns that have different characteristics. Many a times I have seen people carrying two M416 guns because they feel that that is the best and is quite rare. Even if it is a rare item, don’t carry two of the same guns.

    Advanced Tips

    Peeking

    This is an extremely good feature and most beginners do not use it. In a house to house combat leqaning or peeking from a window will give you a view of your enemy without fully exposing yourself to gunshots. When under fire, this will help you to just peek your head out and not your entire body. You are still prone to headshots or your helmet being completely obliterated, but the chance of getting hit reduces significantly.

    Staying Outside The First Circle

    Staying outside the first circle hardly reduces much health. You can stay outside the first circle and search houses without bearing too much damage. You can do that by using bandages and health packs for a long time without losing out on much. There will be lesser enemies and you can loot houses in peace.

    Reload Every Time You Disengage 

    Many of the deaths occur because a player forgets to reload. When taking fire from an enemy suddenly if you need to reload, that can mean death or at least damaging your bulletproof vest or helmet. The best practice is to reload everytime you get a chance. In between shots, even if you get a few seconds, make sure to reload.

    Using The Flare Gun 

    Using the flare gun can be a great way to gain an edge over your enemies in PUBG. Be it an armoured car drop or a gun drop. Knowing when and where to use a flare gun is crucial. If you get it early on in the game, and you have landed in an area inside the circle with lesser number of enemies, then use it inside the circle itself. In case there are a lot of enemies still alive and nearby, go outside the circle and settle for the armoured vehicle. If you are in the military base and the circle is on the other side of the map, having the armoured vehicle is also useful as the bridges might be camped.

    Climb On The Roof Of A Building 

    Some buildings with balconies let you climb on the roof by jumping on top of the door. This is a great way to stay hidden if you are alone and your teammates have died. Or even if you have a sniper rifle and want to get a great vantage point without anyone noticing you.

    Zig Zag And Jump When Taking Fire 

    When pushing into a safe zone circle, there is a chance that enemies might shoot from inside the zone. Try to zig zag and jump when running head on into enemies. It makes you a difficult target to shoot at.

    Frying Pan 

    The frying pan is bulletproof. It can be extremely useful to knock someone out cold if they are very close to you.

    So go ahead, follow these tips and be the next ace! Do let us know in the comment section below, about how these tips and tricks helped you.

     

     

     

  • Huawei Announces AI Enabled Smart Speaker

    Huawei Announces AI Enabled Smart Speaker

    Earlier this month, Huawei released their Mate 20 series smartphones in London. And now, the company has launched the Mate 20 trio in the Chinese market. Along with the Mate 20 smartphones, the company also launched a smart AI speaker which draws a lot of inspiration Apple’s HomePod.

    The Rise Of AI Speakers
    Apple
    HomePod

    With the advancements in AI (Aritficial Intelligence) and Virtual Assistant technology , the smart speaker market is getting very hot. Top tech companies are working hard to grab their shares in this new industry. Companies like Google, Amazon & Apple already offer smart speakers and recently the Chinese tech titan Huawei, has jumped on the bandwagon with a budget AI speaker.

    Huawei’s Fatboy AI Speaker

    While the overall design is pretty similar to that of the Apple HomePod, the LED ring on the top and the four control buttons remind us of another smart speaker. The AI speaker from Huawei looks like a chubby sibling of the Alexa powered Amazon Echo Plus. The speaker has a cylindrical design with control buttons on the top. It has 6 michrophone pinholes on top and a circular ring light around the controls. The Huawei AI speaker has 4 top mounted buttons to control all its functionalities. It includes volume up & down button, mic mute button and a call receive button. The AI speaker can be connected to a smartphone and directly receive calls.

    The Huawei AI speaker uses a 2.25 inch sound driver that has a power output of 10 W along with two passive bass radiators. The company claims these help in creating a more natural sound effect and powerful bass performance. For acoustic systems and design co-creation, Huawei partnered with Dynaudio which is a Danish loudspeaker maker. The smart speaker uses Huawei’s “Histen” algorithm which is a music equaliser and sound effect controlling software available on their smartphones.

    The brains of the smart speaker are powered by Huawei’s “Xiaoyi” voice assistant which enables it to interact with HiLink supporting smart devices like lights, air purifiers, security cameras and more.

    Also read: Huawei Mate 20 Pro Launched in China With New Variant

    The Huawei AI speaker has a price tag of 399 CNY (around Rs. 4,000) which is much less compared to other smart speakers available in the market. Huawei is yet to comment on it’s global launch or the date of sale.

  • Huawei Mate 20 Pro Launched In China With A New Variant

    Huawei Mate 20 Pro Launched In China With A New Variant

    The Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 X, Mate 20 Pro and the Porsche Edition Mate 20 RS were launched last week in an event held in London. The flagship devices from Huawei are the first to feature the Hisilicon Kirin 980 SoC, manufactured using the 7 nm process. The devices vary not only in terms of pricing but also in their features and target market. The Mate 20 is the entry-level device out of the lineup while the Mate 20 X is a gaming and performance oriented phone. The Mate 20 Pro on the other hand is their true flagship phone with all of Huawei’s latest features, to take on the likes of the Pixel 3 and iPhone XS.

    A New Variant

    However, the Chinese event introducing the devices saw a surprising new launch, that of a new variant of the Mate 20 Pro. One of the main features of the Mate 20 Pro was its in-display fingerprint sensor. The additional variant launched in China does not have a fingerprint sensor and has 6 GB of RAM along with 128 GB of storage. The change is huge, considering that the company dropped one of the most attractive features of the device.

    At the same time, it also shows that the Mate 20 Pro has much more than just one feature that makes it attractive. The Chinese smartphone market is extremely competitive, even in the premium segment. With the launch of the Mi Mix 3 with 10 GB of RAM and also the upcoming Honor Magic 2, the smartphone manufacturer might be looking for ways to cut the price of the device to ensure it offers a better bargain.

    Mate 20 Pro Specifications

    The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a 6.39 inch Curved OLED display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px and a 538 ppi pixel density. The display has a notch which houses the front camera and sensors for the 3D Face Unlock technology and has a 19:5:9 aspect ratio. The device also has an in-display fingerprint scanner for securely unlocking it. The device runs on the latest flagship processor from Huawei, the Kirin 980. The processor is made using the 7nm manufacturing process and is faster than the A12 Bionic chip by Apple, according to Huawei. The processor also has dual Neural Processing Units which help it compute solutions to task based questions with ease and in a shorter period of time. The NPUs also help in providing AI camera modes with automatic scene detection and different shooting modes while recording video.

    The device has a triple camera setup which is made in collaboration with Leica. The setup consists of a main 40 MP wide lens with an f/1.8 aperture. Along with this it has a 20 MP f/2.2 ultra wide sensor and an 8 MP f/2.4 telephoto sensor. The camera has super HDR capability and can also take macro shots of objects as close as 2.5 cm. The Mate 20 Pro has an IP68 dust and water resistance rating and is also provided with a special underwater case which helps you shoot in depths of upto 5 metres.

    Reverse Wireless Charging

    The device has a 4,200 mAh battery along with a 40 W fast charger which claims to charge 1% in just 30 seconds. The device is also compatible with Huawei’s 15 W fast wireless charger. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro also features an impressive ‘reverse wireless charging’ feature with which you can charge other wireless charging capable device using yourMate 20 Pro.

    Also Read: Huawei Launches The Huawei Mate 20, 20 X and 20 Pro

    The Huawei Mate 20 costs €799 for its 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and €849 for its 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The device will launch in India in the month of November.

  • OnePlus 6T Roundup: All You Need To Know

    OnePlus 6T Roundup: All You Need To Know

    The launch of the OnePlus 6T is set for the 29th of October, barely a few days away. The device has been subjected to many leaks, including the most recent one which detailed the alleged specifications sheet. With almost so many rumours about the device out there, we round it up for you to ensure that you know everything there is about the upcoming flagship.

    Design

    The OnePlus 6T does sport some major design changes. The device has water-drop notch on the display, compared to the traditional notch featured by its predecessor. The water-drop notch is comparatively smaller and covers an area which is just enough to house the front camera sensor. The device is expected to have thinner bezels as well, resulting in a higher screen-to-body ratio. On the back, the device has a dual camera setup accompanied by the LED flash. The physical fingerprint scanner is no longer present as the device has now incorporated an in-display fingerprint scanner.

    Display

    The OnePlus 6T has a 6.4 inch screen with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution. This is comparatively larger than the 6.28 inch 2280 x 1080 px display on the OnePlus 6. It has an aspect ratio of 19:5:9 and an 86% screen-to-body ratio. Additionally, the display has Corning Gorilla Glass 6 for protection.

    Processor

    There are no shockers or surprise elements in this segment. The OnePlus 6T runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and has 6 GB / 8 GB RAM variants. It has the Adreno 630 GPU and 128 GB and 512 GB storage variants. While some of the earlier reports said that the device will have a microSD card slot, the alleged specifications sheet does not mention anything of this sort. This is not surprising as OnePlus never offered expandable storage and 128 GB on the base model is plenty of storage for a smartphone.  The device is running on Android 9 Pie and as mentioned by the company, the ‘best version of Oxygen OS’. This includes advanced navigational and gesture controls, along with a UI which is extremely intuitive and easy to use.

    Additionally, the device has a single-core score of 2387 and a multi-core score of 8925 on Geekbench. While this is pretty close to the scores of the OnePlus 6, these might see an increase as the devices that are being tested are pre-production units. However, there won’t be much of a difference as the internals are the same as that of the OnePlus 6.

    Camera & Battery
    OnePlus 6T Camera Sample

    The OnePlus 6T has a 16 MP+ 20 MP dual camera setup with an f/1.7  aperture, exactly the same as the OnePlus 6. While the sensors are the same, the company has made some software changes for improved performance on the upcoming device. The device has an improved Night Mode for better low-light performance and features such as Quick Capture, Super Slo-Mo recording and Portrait Mode. The front camera has a 20 MP sensor equipped with f/1.7 aperture.

    The OnePlus 6T will have a 3,700 mAh battery supported by OnePlus’s propriety Dash Charging. The device is also rumoured to support wireless charging this time around.

    In-Display Fingerprint

    One of the biggest changes on the OnePlus 6T is the in-display fingerprint scanner. According to OnePlus, this is the most secure version and offers a higher unlock speed. The company claims to have put in a lot of hard work to ensure that it reaches the standard of a OnePlus device.

    Additionally, the device lacks a 3.5 mm headphone jack. While this has caused some unrest amongst OnePlus fans, the company has ensured of alternatives which will be easily available. The company had announced a pair of Type-C Bullets a few months back, which will be compatible with the device. They also mentioned that these will be easily available unlike the Wireless Bullets which were pretty short in supply.

    Price

    The device is said to cost Rs 37,999 for the 6 GB + 128 GB variant, Rs 40,999 for its 8 GB + 128 GB variant and Rs 44,999 for its 8 GB + 256 GB variant. 

    The above-mentioned features, mostly cover everything there is to know about the device. However, it is to be noted that these are based on various leaks and rumours and might not exactly reflect the device that is about to be launched.

    Also Read: Samsung To Launch A Smartphone With A Flexible Display

    The OnePlus 6T will launch at an event in New York on the 29th of October, and will have an India launch the next day, in New Delhi. We will continuously keep you updated on any news about the device and make sure that you receive all the details about it the minute it launches. So stay tuned to iGyaan for everything OnePlus.

  • Honor Magic 2: Everything We Know So Far

    Honor Magic 2: Everything We Know So Far

    A high screen-to-body ratio is the latest trend in smartphones and companies are continuously trying hard to achieve it. Recently, we saw the launch of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 with an insane 93.5 % screen-to-body ratio. Lenovo is boasting that the new Z5 Pro will have a 100 percent full-view display with in-display fingerprint scanner. And now, fresh renders of the Honor Magic 2 have surfaced online which follow a similar design theme.

    Consumers, We Shrunk The Bezels

    With each passing year, smartphone manufacturers try to shrink the bezels around the screen. But till now components like the front facing camera, earpiece and ambient light sensor have held back companies from achieving this goal. Now, the companies have found a way around it. Manufactures are now concealing the previously mentioned hardware components behind a sliding screen. It has allowed companies to significantly bump up the screen real estate available on a device.

    Honor Magic 2: Truly Infinite Screen

    Honor is a sub brand of the Chinese telecom giant Huawei and the company is about to launch a new smartphone called the Honor Magic 2. As per latest renders, the Honor Magic 2 has triple sliding front cameras with 3D face unlock technology. Previously shared photos of the smartphone give us an idea that it will have a very high screen-to-body ratio.

    A listing of the Honor Magic 2 was recently seen on the Chinese website TENAA. According to TENAA’s listing, the device has a 6.39 inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The Smartphone weighs 206 grams and measures 157 x 75 x 8.3 mm.

    It will run on the 7 nm Octa-Core Kirin 980 SoC and have 6 GB / 8 GB of hi-speed LPDDR4x RAM. In terms of storage the device will be available in 128 GB / 256 GB storage variants. No information about memory expandability is available. The Honor Magic 2 runs on EMUI 9 ,which is based on Android 9.0 Pie. It has a 3,400 mAh battery with 40 W fast charging capabilities. Other connectivity features of the smartphone include NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE, 802.11 Wi-Fi and a USB Type-C port.

    Latest renders of the device reveal that it will be available in three gradient colors which are Blue, Pink & Silver. The Honor Magic 2’s power button and volume rockers are placed on the right whereas the sim card tray is on the left side.

    Also read:  Samsung Galaxy S10 To Launch In Three Variants Along With A Foldable Phone

    The smartphone’s launch is scheduled for the 31st of October hence, we wont have to wait for long to get the official specifications and features of the Honor Magic 2.

  • Samsung To Launch A Smartphone With A Flexible Display

    Samsung To Launch A Smartphone With A Flexible Display

    It seems like Samsung has been bitten by an innovation bug recently as reports of new patents by the company are surfacing every day. It is well known that Samsung is working on new technologies for their OLED displays to produce a smartphone with a truly bezel-less display. The most recent report says that the tech giant will soon launch a smartphone with a flexible display. This display apparently wraps around the device, all the way to the back!

    Display, Everywhere

    The NLO (Netherlands Patent Office) and the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) have made public a patent by Samsung. The patent lists a ‘Flexible display of electronic device and method for operating the same’. This means that the display of the device will not only extend to the sides of the phone, but also on to the back, making this a device with a display all around it. The images in the patent explain how the technology works. They show us not only how the device will look but also about what functions it can perform.

    As seen in the images, the device has slight edges on both the top and bottom. There appears to be what will act as a power button, on the top of the device. The images do not show the presence of any other physical buttons, instead, the curved sides double up as control panels. The illustration shows options such as music control, menus while watching videos and zoom capability while taking photos.

    The patent also explains that other than these sides which can be used for all the apps. There are some app specific advantages of the unique design as well. For example, during gaming, the screen will have floating buttons on the top in landscape mode. These floating buttons will be clear of the main screen and will give a gamepad like experience to the user.

    The patent also details other uses of the wrap-around display. Such as the ability to use two apps at once without quitting either of the two. And also arranging emails on the front display and opening and replying to one specific email on the back. Another feature is calling someone with one screen and using the GPS on the other screen. The patent also reveals that the device will be smart enough to understand whether the user is holding it in the left or right hand.  It will then be placing the on-screen buttons accordingly, for added convenience.

    Also Read: OnePlus 6T Specifications Leaked Along With Official Images

    Just Another Patent?

    The features listed in the patent are a fresh and welcome change in terms of smartphone innovation. But, it is tough to say whether we will see this becoming a reality any time soon. Various smartphone manufacturers, including Samsung have been known to hold on to a lot of their patented technologies. And we rarely see them make their way to retail models. For now, we can just hope that Samsung works on integrating a part of this technology, if not the entirety, into an upcoming smartphone.

  • Lenovo Z5 Pro With Sliding Screen Teased Ahead Of Launch

    Lenovo Z5 Pro With Sliding Screen Teased Ahead Of Launch

    Lenovo is known for their industrial grade Thinkpad laptops and not so much for their smartphones. But, the company has been trying hard to break in to the smartphone market and they have launched some robust smartphones like the K8 Note and the Z5. Recently, the Vice President of Lenovo, Edward Chang has shared a teaser of an upcoming smartphone on Weibo. The device is called the Z5 Pro which is the successor to the Lenovo z5.

    Lenovo Z5 Pro Teaser

    The teaser shows a smartphone with dual front sliding cameras which look similar to the Xiomi Mi Mix 3 and has and edge-to-edge display. The poster states that the release is scheduled for 1st November which is just 6 days away. It also reads that the smartphone has a full view screen and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Lenovo claims that the Z5 Pro has a 100% screen-to-body ratio as it does not have a notch or speaker grill.

    Previously an alleged video of the Z5 Pro was posted on Weibo which appears to be the same device seen in the official teaser. Detailed specifications of the Z5 Pro are not available but it will surely have better specs than its predecessor. For reference:

    The Lenovo Z5 has a 6.2 inch Corning Gorilla Glass protected IPS display. The display has a pixel density of 402 ppi and an aspect ratio of 18.7:9. The Lenovo Z5 runs on the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 SoC which is paired with 6/8 GB of RAM. In terms of storage, it is available in 64 / 128 GB ROM variants which are expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card. The smartphone has dual 16 MP + 8 MP rear and an 8 MP front camera. The device is powered by a 3,300 mAh battery that supports 15 W fast charging. The Lenovo Z5 has a rear mounted finger print scanner for securely unlocking it.

    Also read: Realme To Soon Launch A Helio P70 Powered Smartphone

    To conclude, Lenovo Z5 Pro will be a true flagship phone and definitely grab a lot of attention.

     

  • Amazon Echo Plus Unboxing And First look

    Amazon Echo Plus Unboxing And First look

    The new Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) has been launched and it hosts a lot of improvements over the previous generation. The new improved Echo Plus is different both inside and out. With improved sound quality and some evident design changes, the Echo Plus looks promising, to say the least. Launched at a price of Rs 14,999, we take a look at what it packs inside.

    Inside The Box

    The  Box houses the device itself, a quick start manual and warranty information. Apart from this, it houses the wall adapter which powers the Echo Plus. The wall adapter has a really long wire, ensuring that you can place the device at a spot of your convenience.

    Design Changes

    The new Echo Plus has a brand new design with a fabric mesh on the outside, giving it a really classy look. This is quite an improvement over the previous generation which had a plastic build. The redesigned Echo Plus actually looks like a device which is meant to be a part of your home, rather than the machine-like design of the previous generation.

    The new Echo Plus is shorter but broader but is lighter than the previous version. The device has 4 control buttons on the top. Two of these let you control its volume while one is to disable your microphone and the other is to launch Alexa without having to call out to her. The Amazon logo has been moved to the bottom of the device. The Echo Plus has an LED rim which flashes blue when Alexa is listening to you or is saying something. The ring turns red when you deactivate the microphone. Near the bottom end of the device is the 3.5 mm aux port and the power port.

    Audio Features

    The Echo Plus claims better sound quality than the previous generation and is equipped with omnidirectional Dolby Audio. The device has a 0.8-inch tweeter and a 3-inch subwoofer. The tweeter is present in the lower half of the device, therefore improving the overall sound output. The improvement in sounds quality is quite evident and it has a pretty broad volume range. The Echo Plus is able to fill the room with good quality sound. Obviously, the sound quality will not match that of a dedicated speaker.

    More than the output, the device can also hear you over the sound of whatever is playing. For example, even if you’ve got rock music blaring at full volume, Alexa responds to you and makes sure your command is executed. An interesting feature is the ability for it to connect to other Alexa enabled devices. So you can pair up your Echo Plus device with an Echo Spot or an Echo Dot and play your content across multiple rooms. Additionally, the device can also be connected to other speakers via the Aux port, which will result in better sound. Unfortunately, the device needs power at all times and is therefore not portable.

    Home Control & Smart Capabilities

    The highlight of the Echo Plus is the fact that it is a smart speaker. This means that the device has the ability to connect with and control smart appliances at your home as well as perform a variety of tasks with the help of Alexa.

    The device can control switches, cameras, thermostats and bulbs among other smart devices. You can then control these devices just by using your voice. With Alexa’s increasing popularity, more and more manufacturers are producing devices which have Alexa integration.

    Apart from connecting to smart devices, the speaker can perform multiple tasks, thanks to Alexa integration. You can ask the Echo Plus about the weather, a roundup of the latest news, to tell you a joke or even manage your calendar. It can also book a cab, order food and get you information from multiple sources. The device also has the feature to make calls through your mobile, but this is not available in India as of now.

    Also Read: Top Smartphone Deals On Amazon Great Indian Sale

    Rounding Up

    The impressions from our initial use of the device prove that the Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Generation) is an obvious improvement over its predecessor. With a better and classier design, enhanced sound quality and integration of multiple features, it does stand out in its segment. The Echo Plus is available on Amazon for a price of Rs 14,999.

    You can check out our video of the Amazon Echo Plus below:

     

  • Realme To Soon Launch A Helio P70 Powered Smartphone

    Realme To Soon Launch A Helio P70 Powered Smartphone

    Realme is a smartphone manufacturer which was first registered in China in 2010. The company was a sub-brand of of Oppo Electronics until it’s sepration in 2018. The company launched its first smartphone, the Oppo Realme 1 earlier this year which was a huge hit in the Indian smartphone market. Realme has launched other smartphone models since then which are in high demand as well. Now, MediaTek has made an announcement at the IMC(Indian Mobile Congress) 2018. The company confirmed that a Realme smartphone will be the first device to be powered by the upgraded MediaTek Helio P70 SoC

    Helio P70- What Has Changed?

    The recently launched Helio P70 is an upgraded version of the Helio P60 which is seen in the likes of Oppo F9 Pro & Realme 1. The Helio P70 is 64-bit Octa-Core processor which uses 12nm production process that makes it more power efficient. It is up to 13% faster than the Helio P60 and up to 35% less power hungry. The Heli0 P70 supports up to 8 GB DDR4 RAM or 4 GB DDR3 RAM. The Helio P70 SoC has the Mali-G72 GPU with 900 MHz frequency and has a maximum screen resolution support of 2160 x 1080 px.

    The Helio P70 also has an in-built 525 MHz APU(Accelerated Processing Unit) which is a combination of CPU & GPU that allows for faster data communication. Hence, resulting in better performance and processing power.

    Realme & MediaTek
    Oppo Realme 1

    The last time Realme and MediaTek got together ,the result was the Realme 1. It stirred up the already cut-throat Indian smartphone market. Before the launch of Realme, Xiomi was one of the top smartphone manufacturers to offer a feature packed device at a highly affordable price. The Realme brand has since then become a synonym for great value for money smartphones. Later, the company launched the Realme 2, with a bigger battery and a fingerprint scanner which was an alternate to their Realme 1 which was more performance oriented. Recently, the company launched the Realme 2 Pro, a powerful mid-ranger and the Realme C1, the budget killer. Both of which run on Qualcomm processors.

    The Realme 1 with the Helio P60 SoC had overall better performance compared to it competitors in that price bracket. Now, the updated Helio P70 with multiple updates and better AI intergration is out. We are eager to see how the upcoming Realme smartphone with the Helio P70 SoC will fare. As we know, Realme prices their smartphones very aggressively we have a feeling the new smartphone will be a killer deal that will be hard to pass.

    The launch date of the device is not yet available, but the company had hinted towards a possible smartphone release by the end of this year.

    Also read: Top Smartphone Deals On Amazon Great Indian Sale

  • OnePlus 6T Specifications Leaked Along With Official Images

    OnePlus 6T Specifications Leaked Along With Official Images

    The OnePlus 6T is set to launch next week and has fallen prey to another leak, yet again. It seems like the closer we are getting to the launch of a smartphone, the more we get to know about it. Unlike other leaks, this source claims to have the original specifications sheet along with official pictures from OnePlus. This is probably the most extensive leak of the OnePlus 6T until now and if it is true, gives us a very close look at the device.

    Specifications Sheet

    According to the alleged specifications sheet, the OnePlus 6T has the following features. It has a 6.4 inch Optic AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080 px FHD+ resolution. The display sports a water drop notch and has an aspect ratio of 19:5:9. It has a screen-to-body ratio of 86%. The size of the display is not all that has improved and the device has Corning Gorilla Glass 6 for protection. The device measures 157.5 x 74.9 x 8.2mm and weighs 180 grams. It lacks a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

    The device also has an in-display fingerprint scanner to unlock it securely. The device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and is available in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. In terms of storage, the device has 128 GB and 256 GB options. Contrary to some earlier reports, the OnePlus 6T does not have microSD card support. Under the hood, it packs a 3,700 mAh battery and has a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer.

    The device is running on Android 9 Pie, which was expected as the OnePlus 6 is already on the latest version of Android. The device has a dual 16 MP + 20 MP rear camera setup, and both the sensors are equipped with an f/1.7 aperture. It has features such as Quick Capture, Portrait Mode, and super Slo-mo recording. The front facing camera is a 20 MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture.

    Also Read: Nubia Red Magic 2 Gaming Phone Teased Ahead Of Launch

    If the leak is valid, this is all there is to know about the OnePlus 6T! However, we will wait till the official launch of the device on the 29 of October to know what OnePlus has in store for us.

     

  • Top Smartphone Deals On Amazon Great Indian Sale

    Top Smartphone Deals On Amazon Great Indian Sale

    The Amazon Great Indian Sale is on its 3rd day and a lot of top smartphones are still available at great discounts. We have picked the best smartphones with top deals in the Amazon Sale. Here is a list of the same:

    Apple Deals:

    • iPhone X 3 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage

    iPhone XS

    Regular Price- Rs. 1,08,930

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 89,999

    • iPhone X 3 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 95,930

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 74,999

    Blackberry Deals:

    • Blackberry Key 2 LE

    Regular Price- Rs.37,990

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 29,990

    Honor Deals:

    • Honor 7c 3 GB RAM, 32 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 12,999

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 8,499

    • Honor 8x 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 17,999

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 14,999

    • Honor Play 6 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage

    Honor Play

    Regular Price- Rs. 25,999

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 23,999

    • Honor Play 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage

    Honor Play

    Regular Price- Rs. 21,999

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 17,999

    Huawei Deals:

    • Huawei Nova 3 6 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage

    huawei

    Regular Price- Rs. 39,999

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 29,999

    • Huawei Nova 3i 4 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 23,999

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 17,990

    • Huawei P20 Lite 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 22,999

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 15,999

    Mi Deals:

    • Mi A2 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage
    Xiaomi Mi A2

    Regular Price- Rs. 17,499

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 14,999

    • Redmi 6 Pro 3 GB, 32 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 11,499

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 10,999

    • Redmi 6 Pro 4 GB, 64 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 13,499

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 12,999

    • Redmi 6A 2 GB, 16 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 6,999

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 5,999

    • Redmi Y2 3 GB, 32 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 10,499

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 9,999

    • Redmi Y2 4 GB, 64 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 13,499

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 10,999

    Moto Deals:

    • Moto E5 3 GB RAM, 32 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 12,9999

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 9,999

    • Moto G6 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 17,999

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 13,999

    OnePlus Deals:

    • OnePlus 6 8 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 43,999

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 38,999

    Realme Deals:

    • Realme 1 6 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage

     

    Realme 2 Pro

    Regular Price- Rs. 14,990

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 11,990

    • Realme 1 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 12,990

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 9,990

    Samsung Deals:

    • Galaxy A6 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 25,500

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 16,990

    • Galaxy A8 Star 6 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 38,000

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 33,990

    • Galaxy A8+ 6 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 29,990

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 23,990

    • Galaxy Note 8 6 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 67,900

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 43,990

    • Galaxy Note 9 6 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage

    Samsung Galaxy Note 9

    Regular Price- Rs. 73,600

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 67,900

    • Galaxy S9+ 6 GB RAM,64 GB Storage

    Samsung Artificial Intelligence

    Regular Price- Rs. 70,000

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 61,900

    • Galaxy S9+ 6 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 74,000

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 65,900

    • Galaxy S9+ 6 GB RAM, 256 GB Storage

    Samsung Galaxy S10

    Regular Price- Rs. 79,000

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 69,900

    • On5 Pro 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 7,990

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 5,990

    • On7 Pro 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Storage

    Samsung On7 Pro 7

    Regular Price- Rs. 9,490

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 6,790

    Oppo Deals:

    • Oppo A3s 3 GB RAM, 32 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 13,990

    Amazon Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 12,990

    • Oppo A5 32 GB Storage

    Regular Price- Rs. 15,990

    Great India Sale Price:- Rs. 14,990

     

  • Nubia Red Magic 2 Gaming Phone Teased Ahead Of Launch

    Nubia Red Magic 2 Gaming Phone Teased Ahead Of Launch

    Nubia Technology was started by ZTE in 2012 but the company later became independent in 2017 when ZTE reduced their stake in the brand. Nubia makes some interesting looking smartphones, of which an example is the Red Magic Gaming smartphone. The Red Magic 1 was released earlier this year and now the company is gearing up to launch it’s successor, the Red Magic 2. The company shared a poster of the upcoming smartphone on weibo.

    Red Magic!

    The teaser reveals that the design of the new device will be quite similar to the Red Magic 1 which had a glass front and an aluminium back. The Red Magic 2 has a single rear camera with a hexagonal LED flash. Even the rear mounted finger print sensor has an elongated hexagonal shape. The back of the device has 4 slits with blue colour accents in them which add up to the gaming theme. The device will have a horizontal RGB light bar on the back side. The Red Magic 2 also has grey colour antenna lines on the back for allowing cell reception through the aluminium shell.

    Nubia Red Magic 1
    Nubia Red Magic 1

    The teaser boasts some specifications of the smartphone and it seems the Red Magic 2 will be a capable gaming device. It will run on the latest Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 SoC and have 10 GB of RAM. The recently launched Xioami Black Shark Helo & the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 are one of the first devices to offer 10 GB of RAM. Additionally, the smartphone will have liquid cooling technology, 3D sound and 4D shock haptic feed back capabilities. The previously mentioned slits on the back might have stereo speakers producing a 3D like sound effect. About the 4D haptic feedback, the Red Magic 2 might have mutiple vibrating motors which will add a new dimension of user experience while playing games on the device. Nubia might try to emulate a similar experience as seen in the PS4 haptic feedback controllers.

    Also ReadXiaomi Mi Mix 3 With 10 GB RAM & 5G Support Launched

    Launch Date & Price

    The teaser does not provide any specific launch date, but according to sources, the device will launch on the October 30. No information about the price is available but Nubia might want to price the device close to the Red Magic 1 which has a price tag of $ 399 (around Rs. 29,000).

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