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More Details About OnePlus TV Revealed Via Bluetooth SIG

Chinese smartphone maker, OnePlus has been long rumoured to enter the Smart TV market. Reports in the past have suggested that the upcoming TV will be unveiled in the end of this year or early next year. As of now, there are no details about the features or specifications of the device. However, a freshly granted Bluetooth SIG certification asserts that one such device is surely in the works.

The certification clearly mentions the company name “OnePlus” and the device type as “Remote Control”. Therefore, it is assumed that the upcoming smart TV from OnePlus will be operated via a Bluetooth enabled remote control which will provide for a reliable connection in comparison to a TV with IR (infrared) sensor.

One piece of information about the OnePlus TV was previously revealed by an unofficial source which claimed that the company will equip the device with LCD panels rather than OLED panels. This insinuates that the company wants to target the mass market with its upcoming product and not only the premium segment.

Not many details about the smart TV from OnePlus are available, therfore, only assumptions and speculations can be made. Accordingly, the OnePlus TV is expected to run on Android TV operating system. This will bring a massive collection of existing application like games and video streaming platforms to the device.

The TV is expected to be priced in the Rs 35,000 to Rs 50,000 bracket and it will compete against the likes of the Mi TV lineup which has seen massive success as of late in India.

Also Read: Apple To Introduce In Display TouchID In iPhones Starting Next Year

To sum it up, the OnePlus TV is expected to be a premium product with smart features aimed at the high-end segment with affordable prices. However, we can only wait until OnePlus provides some concrete information about the features and launch date of the upcoming smart TVs.

July 11, 2019
Apple To Introduce In Display TouchID In iPhones Starting Next Year

Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones in the month of September this year. These devices will be upgraded versions of the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max respectively. While the launch of the smartphones is highly anticipated; leaks regarding the handsets have revealed that they will be just an iterative update over their predecessor. The company is instead expected to make some major changes with the iPhones starting next year. Now, in a new report, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Quo has revealed that at least one of the iPhones released next year may have an In Display TouchID. This suggests that the company may be planning on ditching the FaceID authentication feature soon.

In Display TouchID

As mentioned above, iPhones starting the year 2020 may sport an In Display TouchID; which is what Apple calls the fingerprint sensor in its smartphones. This would also result in a smaller front facing notch, which was introduced with the iPhone X in the year 2017. It means that the upcoming devices will see a significant increase in their screen to body ratio. However, the analyst also reveals that Apple may be planning to phase out the FaceID face authentication feature starting next year. It is expected to be fully removed from all the company’s smartphones until the year 2021. Unfortunately, it is not known if the upcoming in display TouchID will use an optical or an ultrasonic sensor for authentication.

Also read: Nintendo Announces Switch Lite, An Affordable Portable Gaming Console

Apple is expected to launch an entirely new lineup of handsets next year. These have been revealed to be iPhones with a screen size of 6.7 inches, 5.4 inches and 6.1 inches respectively. Notably, all the three new models may feature an OLED display, which was reserved only for the most premium devices in the lineup. While it is not certain, a fourth device, which will also have TouchID support may be exclusively launched in China alongside the 2020 series of iPhones. It is recommended to take these reports with a grain of salt, as it is unlikely that Apple will be giving up on FaceID after just 3 years of introducing it.

July 11, 2019
Made In India iPhones Now Being Exported To Europe

Following the initiation of “Make In India” movement several electronic companies setup their assembly plants in India. Wistron, which is contract manufacturer for Apple started assembling iPhones in the country in the year 2016.

Surprisingly, a report states that India made iPhones which are manufactured by Wistron are now being exported to the European markets as well. According to a senior executive at Counterpoint research, Apple is currently exporting the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 7. Speaking of numbers, close to 1,00,000 units are exported each month.

The iPhone’s that are being exported to Europe are put together at the Wistron facility which is located in Bengaluru. The facility has been manufacturing the iPhone 6S since the year 2018, while the iPhone 7 production began earlier this year(1).

Analysts believe that the move to use India a centre of export would turn out fruitious for both Apple and the country. Besides, it will bolster India’s position as an attaractive destination from foreign investors. Moreover, it will allow Apple to elevate its high dependence on China which is where most of the iPhones are made as of now.

Amidst the rising trade tensions between US and China, Apple had asked its suppliers which include Pegatron, Wistron and Foxconn to move 30 percent assembly lines to locations outside China. Therefore, India holds the potential to becoming one of the biggest Export hub for Apple.

Also Read: Mi Superbass Wireless Headphones To Launch In India Soon

In addition to Wistron, Apple’s another supplier, Foxconn will soon begin manufacturing high end iPhones including iPhone X in the country. It is estimated that out of the total production capacity of 2,50,00 units, 70 percent of the devices will be exported.

Conclusively, if trade tensions between US and China continue to rise, and concurrently Indian government provides lucrative incentives, India could become the second biggest hub for iPhone production and other Apple products.

July 11, 2019
IBM Is Developing A Unique Smartwatch Which Unfolds Into A Tablet

The issue with technology is its volatility. Dreams of today is reality in the near future. Previously, the foldable smartphone concept was an eye catching product of science fiction. We have all heard of foldable smartphone, which is one of the hot key words in technology this year; such devices have already been seen with Samsung’s Galaxy Fold and Huawei’s Mate X. Now, a new report suggests that IBM is currently working on making the worlds first smartwatch that unfolds into a phone or tablet.

IBM is one of the major IT company which is renowned for its rich history with computing devices. The company is now reportedly working on an entirely new concept; we have seen foldable smartphones and soon we might see a smartwatch that doubles as a phone and a tablet. According to the report, IBM patented a design titled, “Variable Display Size For an Electronic Display Device.” The images portray a smartwatch with a thick case that will house multiple layers of the secondary display folded behind the main screen. These stacked display can be extended to be positioned on the sides of the main display.

Each screen individual screen measure 3 x 2 inches and when after unfolding reaches 6 x 4 inches. The third configuration only doubles the sides making it a tablet of 6 x 8 inches in size. The implication of such technology from IBM is massive. Soon foldable display under the main screen can help reduce overall footprint of devices which can be extended as and when needed. Even gadgets like smartwatches could potentially have more productive capabilities built into them.

Also Read: Nintendo Announces Switch Lite, An Affordable Portable Gaming Console

IBM patents that the unfolding smartwatch is made to be a partnering device for keeping the user posted with news; it does so and more via its ability of enlarging its screen size for more functionality. The company has yet to provide any statements regarding this particular device or its planned internal hardware. More updates will be provided when information is available.

July 11, 2019
Mi Superbass Wireless Headphones To Launch In India Soon

Except of smartphones and TVs, Chinese conglomerate, Xiaomi has been gradually diverging into new product categories. A couple of weeks the company launched the Mi Beard Trimmer which has been warmly received by the Indian consumers. To meet the rapidly booming demand of wireless audio devices, Xiaomi will soon launch a pair of on-ear type headphones which willl be called Mi Superbass.

Prepare to #BreakTheWire. Because the #MiSuperbassWirelessHeadphones are almost here. Launches on 15th July, midnight, on https://t.co/D3b3QtmvaT & @amazonIN.
Learn more: https://t.co/zc9hEuDWW9 pic.twitter.com/ZbY4vZKlv7
— Xiaomi India (@XiaomiIndia) July 11, 2019

As the name suggests, the upcoming headphones will have a focus on bass. Besides, as the per the image shared by the company, the pair of headphones seem to have an elegant design with the well liked Red and Black colour scheme as seen on most Beats products.

The Mi Superbass headphones seem to have a soft cushioning on the headband which will provide for comfortable wearing experience. Although it is not confirmed, the headphones may have foldable hinges on either side which will allow for easily carrying and storing them. Talking about features, Xiaomi claims that the Mi Superbass Wireless headphones will have 20 hour long battery life which will vary on the volume and type of music.

Noteworthy, the Mi Superbass Wireless headphones have 40 mm Dynamic Driver which are assumed to output powerful and rich audio.

Also Read: Agent Smith Malware Affects 25 Million Android Devices

Even though the official price of the Mi Superbass wireless headphones is not revealed, we assume that the audio accesory will range in the price bracket of Rs 1500 and Rs 3000. Conclusively, precise details including the specs and price will be revealed at the official launch date which is scheduled for the 15th of July. Notably, the upcoming Xiaomi Huami Amzfit Bip Lite smartwatch is also set to launch on the same day.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming Mi Superbass Wireless earphones. What do you feel should these be priced at? Let us know in the comments below!

July 11, 2019
Agent Smith Malware Affects 25 Million Android Devices

The world’s most popular mobile OS, Android has once again been subjected to a wide scale malicious attack. A security firm “Check Point” discovered a new malware which replace portions of known apps with its own code. Noteworthy, the malware has affected more than 25 milion devices around the globe, out of which 15 million are in India alone.

According to Check Point, the malware is named “Agent Smith” and is designed to target known vulnerabilities of the Android operating system. The application was revealed to partially replace code on legitimate apps with malicious code. Notably, the whole process was exectuted without the knowledge or permission of the device owner.

Surprisingly, the malware is not intended to steal user data, instead, it injected the infected apps with lines of code so that they display advertisements. The developer would earn ad credits whenever a user with infected applications would watch or click on the display advertisements. Therfore, the developer could gain monetary value with the whole scheme.

The reserach agency revealed that the Agent Smith malware mainly targeted well-known apps like WhatsApp and Flipkart, therefore, accounting for the astounding reach it had. The source of the malicious app was traced back to a third party application store which is called 9Apps. The malware was concealed in programs like games, video players and adult entertainment apps which have high demand.

Check Point also shared a donut graph that shows the distribution of malware on smartphones manufactured by OEMs. At over 26 percent, Samsung device owners carry the maximum share in the information representaion tool.

Aside from 15 million Indian smartphones, the malware was even able to spread onto 3,00,000 devices in the US. Surprisingly, the exploits used by the malware to execute the infection process were patched several years ago. However, a large number of developers did not update their respective applications.

Also Read: Apple Will Soon Launch Multiple New iPad Models

This is just one security breach that has made out to the public. It wont be wrong to assume that several other cases like this still remain covered. Conclusively, in this day and era of widespread technology, nothing seems to be truly safe regardless of security measures that are implented.

July 11, 2019
Nintendo Announces Switch Lite, An Affordable Portable Gaming Console

Nintendo is one of the most recognisable name in the gaming industry. The company is famous for its popular game title like Mario to even its consoles like the legendary NES. Now, the company has announced the launch of its latest portable gaming console catered to a more affordable range of audiences. The Switch Lite will be a smaller device that is exclusively built for handheld play.

Design & Features

The smaller iteration of the Nintendo Switch had been rumoured prior to its official announcement. The Switch Lite sports a 5.5 inch 720p display which is slightly smaller than the 6.2 inch found on the original. It is built on a compact form factor for exclusive hand held gaming. In other words, users cannot remove the side controllers as you could before since the design isn’t built with modularity in mind. This also implies users sacrifice the option to connect to a TV or play certain popular games on the Switch Lite. The device does not feature a light sensor so brightness must be adjusted manually.

Nintendo claims that the Switch Lite offers better battery life than the original Switch. The portable gaming console can play almost every game than the original could apart from the ones that specifically involved the Switch Joy-Cons being removed or played on portrait. The company will build prompts on its online shop to lets users know which games are not compatible with the Lite version. It is built on a single piece which means most of the body is a single colour such as yellow, grey, turquoise and even a Pokémon Sword and Shield edition. The device has a matte finish on its compact form factor.

Price & Availability

The Nintendo Switch Lite will be sold for $199 which is $100 cheaper than its elder sibling. It is priced lower for a streamlined Switch experience with fewer features and certain inflexibilities. For the lower price users also skip out on TV compatibility, Tablet mode, HD Rumble and IR Motion Camera. However, it would not discourage its prospective buyers that are loyal to the Nintendo ecosystem.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Official Images Leaked

Switch was a popular portable console that had won hearts across the globe. The new Switch Lite from Nintendo intends to do the same while banking on the popularity of its original iteration. Its new lower price point will make the price of entry more approachable in many different countries like India. Updates regarding the device’s launch in India will be provided soon as and when more informations is available.

July 11, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Official Images Leaked

Samsung’s highly awaited Galaxy Note series’ latest iteration, the alleged Galaxy Note 10 has made many rounds on the internet. Various leaks, rumours and renders have already given us an idea as to what it would look like. The South Korean company is all set to unveil its latest flagship series next month during its Galaxy Unpacked 2019 event on August 7th. Now, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has it’s colour variants and official press renders leaked.

According to the images, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will arrive in two colours. The first is a Silver Prism with a Blue S Pen accessory and the second is black with a black coloured S Pen. It will sport the Dynamic AMOLED screen with negligible bezels on every corner of the front panel. On the back, no physical fingerprint scanner can be discerned which means an in display scanners like the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ is to be expected. The Galaxy Note 10+ has a quad camera setup with a 3D ToF sensor and an LED flash flanking the right of the main camera module. Samsung’s logo is present on the gradient back and the company might finally be skipping the button dedicated for the Bixby digital voice assistant.

The leaked specifications of the Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10+ reveal that it will feature a 6.75 inch QHD+ display with support for HDR10+ playback. Its front facing camera will reportedly be a 10MP sensor with dual pixel PDAF, similar to the one found on the Galaxy S10 lineup; the rear cameras will feature S10’s 12MP primary camera or a 48MP sensor accompanied by a telephoto and wide angles lens.

The Galaxy Note 10 is likely to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9825 SoC depending on the country the device will be available to purchase in. The smartphone will run on the latest Android 9 Pie with the company’s OneUI on top. It is expected to have up to 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage as well. Similar to the Galaxy S10 series, stereo speakers can be assumed along with the usual connectivity options, but the headphone jack’ presence is unclear. Samsung’s upcoming device would presumably also ship with IP68 water and dust resistance rating. The Galaxy Note 10 is claimed to be powered by a 4500mAh battery with 25W fast charging capabilities.

Also Read: Full Specs Of Honor 9X Duo Revealed Ahead Of Launch

The competition is heating up with major OEMs are readying with their respective launches. Apple, Google and Samsung are one of the most renowned brands out there and the next couple of months is expected to be dominated by their launches. The latter with its Galaxy Note 10 series will have to pull an amazing feature or trick to arrive out on top of this arms race. More updates will be provided in the arriving week, stay tuned.

July 11, 2019
Apple Will Soon Launch Multiple New iPad Models

Earlier this year, Apple quitely refreshed the iPad Air and the iPad Mini with updated innards. In addition to previously launched devices, it seems that the company has a number of other tablets in the pipeline.

The company has freshly gained certification for five upcoming devices which are filed under the “tablet computer” category. Clearly, the upcoming devices will be iPads and they carry the following model numbers “A2068, A2198, A2230, A2197, and A2228”.

The certification was granted by Eurasian Economics Commission or EEC which is based Russia. The listings are critical as every device that can be sold in the region is needs to have the clearance certification from the supervising authority. Companies usually tend to get the devices registered with such bodies just before their launch when the device is ready for mass production. Therefore, the previously mentioned iPads could very well be finalided and they can launch in the near future.

Moreover, the EEC filing also reveals that the future iPad models will run on iPadOS 13 which was revealed at the WWDC 2019 event. The new OS is intended to bridge the gap between a full fledged PC OS and a mobile OS. The newly unveiled OS allows iPad owners to control their devices with a mouse and keyboard with native support. Hence, the device can work as a mobile workstation, possibly replacing a laptop. The iPad OS is currently in the Beta testing stage and will roll out for the general public later this year.

Unfortunately, the EEC listing certification does not reveal any other details about future iPads. However, they are expected to either succed the iPad Pro duo from 2018 or they could be the rumoured 10.2 inch iPad. Though less likely, they could by the foldable iPad which was previously leaked.

Also Read: Full Specs Of Honor 9X Duo Revealed Ahead Of Launch

As of now, nothing can be confirmed about the future tablets from Apple. Therefore, we will have to wait for the company to officially shine some light on the launch of the devices.

July 11, 2019

Full Specs Of Honor 9X Duo Revealed Ahead Of Launch

Honor has been long anticipated to launch a couple of mid-range smartphones which will succeed the sensational Honor 8X from 2018. As per reports, the new handsets will be dubbed the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro. The design of the upcoming smartphones has previously leaked online which states that the handsets will feature a pop-up camera like the OnePlus 7 Pro and the Vivo V15 Pro.

Surprisingly, ahead of the official launch, full specs of both the smartphones have been leaked on Twitter which are listed below:

	Honor 9X	Honor 9 Pro
Dimensions and Weight	163 x 77 x 8.6 mm, 190 grams	163 x 77 x 8.6 mm, 190 grams
Display	6.59 inch 2340 x 1080 px 391 ppi	6.59 inch 2340 x 1080 px 391 ppi
Chipset	Kirin 810 (7 nm) Octa-Core Mali G52 GPU	Kirin 810 (7 nm) Octa-Core Mali G52 GPU
OS	Android 9 Pie, EMUI	Android 9 Pie, MIUI
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
Rear/Front Camera	24 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP 20 MP (Pop Up)	48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP 20 MP (Pop Up)
Battery	4000 mAh 10 W	4000 mAh 22.5 W

The specifications of the Honor 9X and 9X Pro exhibit worthy mid-range devices. Besides, if the company is able to price them aggressive as seen on their predecessor, the devices have the potential to become one of the best selling handsets in the mid-range segment. It is assumed that the smartphones will be priced between the US $ 200 and US $ 300 price bracket which will make them a lucrative option.

Though the current leak does not provide any details about the design of the smartphones, they can be derived from the previously mentioned leaks.

Both the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro will have an attractive design accrediting to an edge-to-edge display on the front. The rear of the handsets will house the company branding and the triple cameras which will be vertically aligned on the top left side.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A50s May Launch Soon, Gains Wi-Fi Certification

To sum it up, all the leaks and claims about the Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro can only be verified once the company officially announces them. Even though the launch date of the smartphone is not yet revealed, the sheer number of leaks suggest they will launch soon.

July 10, 2019

Samsung Galaxy A50s May Launch Soon, Gains Wi-Fi Certification

Samsung had launched its mid range A series smartphones back in 2014. the series was made to fill the gap between its flagship S series and its other affordable devices. The company has had its newest lineup of A series handsets receive a commendations. Now, a new report has surfaced that reveal Samsung’s plan of soon unveiling two new Galaxy A smartphones; their model numbers had been spotted in the WiFi Alliance today.

The two models are SM-A562N and SM-A561F which bear a sequential resemblance to Samsung Galaxy A50. The South Korean company had initially launched the Galaxy A50 earlier this year in February alongside the Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A10e (US exclusive). It is unclear if it is the Galaxy A50s as another unknown Samsung device was spotted on Geekbench with specs similar to the ones found in the Galaxy A50; carrying the model number SM-A507FN. The aforementioned device was also reportedly sporting the Exynos 9610 SoC alongside 4GB of RAM identical to A50’s configuration.

According to the certification, both the models will run on Android 9 Pie with support for dual band WiFi (2.4GHz and 5GHz). Unfortunately, finer details regarding the two mysterious Samsung devices are currently unknown. Only speculations regarding the device can be offered as of right now. The upcoming devices can be various different versions of the pre existing A series line up as well. It includes the Samsung Galaxy A70s, the A90, or even the A30s.

Also Read: Apple To Increase The Screen Size Of The Base Model iPads In The Future

Samsung is going strong in every segment of the market, ranging from its flagship to even mid range handsets. The upcoming devices can be expected to be in the mid range and will offer specs similar to its predecessors. However, since no information is currently available these speculations can be taken with a grain of salt. More updates regarding the twin Samsung Galaxy devices is expected to arrive in the coming weeks, which will soon be followed by updates.

July 10, 2019
LG Launches AI ThinQ TV Lineup With Built-In Amazon Alexa

LG has been one of the most prevalent TV brands in India. To meet the rising demands of smart televisions, the company has launched the AI ThinQ TVs lineup in the country which starts from Rs 24,990 and goes all the way upto Rs 10,99,990. Distinguishingly, all the smart TVs in the lineup have built-in Alexa and Google Assistant support.

The newly launched AI ThinQ TVs from LG are fitted with second-generation Alpha 9 processors. The processors combined with deep learning and AI (Artificial Intelligence) can automatically calibrate the TVs for optimised audio and video output. The TVs in the lineup are available from screen sizes of 32-inch to 77-inch. Moreover, they also have support for Dolby Vision, HDR10 Pro, HLG Pro HDR and Dolby Atmos.

Due to the presence of Amazon Alexa and Google voice assistant, users can wirelessly interact with their TV sets and control its different functionalities. Furthermore, the voice assistants built into the TVs can even be used to control other smart devices like lights and fans.

The NanoCell TVs in the AI ThinQ lineup also supports direct wireless streaming from Apple devices via AirPlay 2. Other features of TVs in this range include Nano Color Full Array Dimming and HomeKit. The latter enables the ability to control the television through Siri or Apple Home app.

Besides, all TVs in the AI ThinQ lineup have a wide variety of media streaming apps which include Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hotstar, YouTube, Eros Now, Zee5, AltBalaji, Hungama Play, Sun NXT and Yupp TV. The TVs also have a 2-way Bluetooth feature that allows users to wirelessly stream music from their smartphone, tablet or any other Bluetooth compatible device.

Surprisingly, TVs in AI ThinQ lineup have a unique feature called “Mobile Connection Overlay” that allows users to view both the mobile and television screens simultaneously.

Also Read: Nokia 9 PureView With 5 Rear Cameras Launched In India

All in all, LG has populated the new AI ThinQ TV lineup with well thought out features which will make them stand out of the crowd. Especially, the wireless voice assistant functionality will be a crowd favourite.

July 10, 2019
Huawei Launches MediaPad T5 Tablet In India

Update: 10th July 2019

The Huawei MediaPad T5 is now available for purchase on Amazon.in. To sweeten up the deal, the company is providing Huawei Earphone AM 12 headphones Worth INR 2,998 and flip cover absolutely free. Interested users can purchase the tablet from the links provided below:

Original Story

Huawei had faced many hardships with the start of Q2 2019. The company was facing critical crippling of its business caused by the US Trade ban. The ban did not seek to deter the company as operations continued as normal, and devices like Nova 5 was launched with Android OS. Now, US has lifted the restrictions on Huawei and business is again in full swing with the officially launch of MediaPad T5 tablet in India.

Specification & Features

Huawei’s MediaPad T5 is a 10.1-inch tablet which sports a 1920 x 1200 resolution. Tablets generally do not feature minimal bezels and this also applies for the T5. The screen-to-body ratio of the device is still a respectable 76.4%. The tablet places emphasis on multi-media consumption owing to its large footprint. This is further bolstered by its dual stereo speakers.

HiSilicon Kirin 659 SoC drives the MediaPad T5 with RAM offerings varying from 2GB and 3GB. Huawei offers 2 storage options, namely 16GB and 32GB. The internal storage can be supplemented through its expandable storage solution via microSD card that supports up to 256GB. A massive 5,100mAh battery powers the entire device and should, at least on paper, deliver exceptional up time.

MediaPad T5 runs the EMUI 8.0 that is based on the dated Android 8.0 Oreo. The tablet features a dedicated Children’s Corner that allows separation and locking of certain apps when in the hands of kids. The feature also has a reminder that informs children to maintain a proper posture while using the tablet. A timer can be enabled that restricts over usage of the device.

Price and Availability

Huawei is shipping the MediaPad T5 in two configurations carrying different prices. The first is the 2GB RAM+16GB ROM variant which is priced at INR 14,999, while the beefier version that offers 3GB RAM+32GB ROM will be sold for 16,999. The Chinese company will start taking pre-orders for the tablet on Amazon alongside a complimentary bundle worth INR 2,999 which includes a flip cover and earphones.

Also Read: NVIDIA Unveils The RTX 2060 SUPER, 2070 SUPER, 2080 SUPER GPUs

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor had promised further Android support for its concerned Indian audience in a recent tweet.. The aforementioned ban had Huawei stuck in a no-mans land with US based firms that had the hardware and software it required. The tech giant is now well on its way to regain its grounds lost over the past couple of months, starting with the MediaPad T5.

July 10, 2019
Nokia 9 PureView With 5 Rear Cameras Launched In India
After missing several rumoured launch dates, the photography centric Nokia 9 PureView has finally been launched in India. The handset has a premium build with a Quad HD display and five rear cameras which are placed in an elegant constellation shaped layout. The handset carries a hefty price tag of Rs 49,999. However, the camera capabilities that Nokia proposes are valid enough to lure in customers.

Nokia 9 PureView Design And Specs

The Nokia 9 PureView has an attractive design with glass on both front and rear which is reinforced using an aluminium chassis. The handset measures 155 x 75 x 8 mm and tips the scale at 172 grams. It sports a 5.99 inch Plastic OLED display that has a QHD resolution of 2880 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 538 ppi.

The left and right bezels around the display of the Nokia 9 PureView are negligible while the top and bottom bezels are considerably thick. The bezel above the display houses the Nokia branding, earpiece grille for receiving phone calls and a 20 MP front-facing selfie camera which can also capture 1080p videos @ 30fps. For rapidly and securely getting through the lock screen, it features an in-display fingerprint sensor which has become common sighting on most flagship smartphones.

For added protection, both the front and rear panel of the Nokia 9 PureView is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The rear panel of the device carries the Nokia branding, Android One logo and its key highlighting feature, the Penta camera setup. The rear camera setup consists of five 12 MP sensor and an LED flash. Out of the five cameras, two are RGB sensors while the remaining three are mono sensors.

The Nokia 9 PureView runs on latest Android 9 Pie and the Android One logo at its rear assures the device is guaranteed to receive at least 2 major Android updates for. The handset is powered by a generous 3,320 mAh battery which can be charged via the bottom-mounted USB Type-C port. In addition to the wired charging it also supports Qi wireless charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and GLONASS.

Nokia 9 PureView Price, Storage, Colours and Availability

The Nokia 9 PureView is available in just one colour variant which is Blue. The handset is available for purchase online from Flipkart.com starting 10th of July. It will also be sold via offline stores starting the 17th of July. The device is offered in a single storage variant for which the price is as follows:
- 6 GB + 128 GB – Rs 49,999
Even though the Nokia 9 PureView not equipped with the latest flagship processor or does not support high-speed charging, the device is aimed towards an entirely different set of audience which ranges from professional photographers to budding enthusiasts.

Also Read: MacBook Air and 13 Inch MacBook Pro With Touch Bar Launched In India

All in all, the Nokia 9 PureView is a worthwhile smartphone that has its own advantages which are backed by company’s strong affinity.
July 10, 2019
Asus ROG Gaming PCs & Laptops Launched In India

Asus is well renowned for its Republic Of Gaming sub-brand that offers gaming machines or gaming-related peripherals. The company has announced refreshing its ROG lineup in India with new releases in the Zephyrus and Strix ranges of gaming laptops. The company had updated the Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX01 and ROG Zephyrus S GX531 earlier this year in March. Now, Asus is introducing its newest iteration of the aforementioned laptops.

Asus ROG Zephyrus M GU502

The Asus ROG Zephyrus M GU502 is a Windows gaming laptop that sports a 15.6-inch FHD IPS Pantone display with a refresh rate of 144Hz and response time of 3ms. It is also equipped with the Intel’s 9th generation processors alongside NVIDIA GeForce 1660Ti graphics card. The GPU is tweaked for a max clock speed of 2100 MHz in Turbo mode with ROG Boost. The new gaming laptop features an “intelligent” cooling system with 83 blade fans.

It supports an ESS Sabre HiFi digital to analogue converter (DAC) with Hi-Res Audio certification and M.2 NVMe SSDs for up to 1TB of RAID 0 storage. Notably, the Zephyrus M can be charged through its USB-C port via a mobile power bank. The keys are backlit with RGB lighting and configuration allows for up to 32GB of RAM. Asus ROG gaming laptop offers up to 6 hours of battery life and weighs a light 1.9kg. Its starting price in India is INR 1,49,000.

Asus ROG Strix Range

Under Asus’ ROG Strix series of gaming laptops, new models have been unveiled for gaming enthusiasts. The ROG Strix Scar III and Hero III models are esports ready and feature a removable NFC module called Keystone. It allows gamers to move their saved profiles from one compatible laptop to another. The Keystone has a function that unlocks hidden storage areas on the owner’s laptop. The Scar III and Hero III have been launched in 15 inch and 17 inch variants that can be configured with either Intel’s 9th Gen i7 or i9 CPUs. Both laptops are offered 144Hz or 240Hz refresh rate display options. Due to its gaming nature, these laptops will have RGB LEF strips along with their bases with an RGB keyboard.

The Asus ROG Strix III G531 lineup is equipped with NVIDIA’s latest GeForce RTX 20 series graphics card ranging from the RTX 2060 to RTX 2070; while the Hero III sports an FTX 1660Ti video card. The laptops feature a 15.6 inch IPS display with up to 240Hz refresh rate offering and a 3ms response time. The laptops can be equipped with the latest Intel 9th Gen i9-9880H CPU with the same intelligent cooling system and RangeBoost algorithm for better connectivity. It can house up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB storage. These laptops weigh 2.395kgs and their prices start from INR 1,39,000.

Finally, the Asus ROG Strix G Edition G531 and G731 series of laptops offer a 120Hz display with a response time of 3ms. The gaming laptop feature a 9th Gen Intel i7-9750H CPU paired with up to NVIDIA GeForce 1650 GPU. The laptop will also include Intelligent cooling and RangeBoost algorithm. the ROG G531 has its prices start from INR 59,990 on Flipkart, while the G731 will sell for INR 79,990. The later will go on sale in the second half of July.

Asus ROG PC range

Asus has also announced its range of gaming desktop PCs alongside its laptop counterparts. The Asus ROG Huracan G21CX, Asus ROG Strix GL12CX, and the Asus ROG Strix GL10CS desktops. The G21CX features up to NVIDIA RTX 2080 GPU with Intel Core i9 CPU on the Z390 motherboard which has overclocking capabilities. The gaming laptop will support up to 32GB RAM and offers 512GB M.2 SSD and 2TB storage. It will sport front and rear speakers with inbuilt WiFi, Bluetooth, Microphone and various USB ports and audio jacks. The machine is bundled with ROG Strix Flare keyboard and ROG Gladius II Mouse and starts from INR 1,99,990.

Asus ROG GL12CX PC packs the latest i9-9900K CPU which is factory overclocked to 5.1GHz. The laptop features NVIDIA’s RTX 2080Ti GPU alongside two M.2 SSDs and Intel Optane memory. It also offers up to 32GB RAM along with front and rear speakers. Under connectivity options, inbuilt Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microphone, headphone jack, USB Type-C, USB Type-A ports are offered. The Asus ROG Strix GL12CX price in India starts from Rs. 1,49,990.

Finally, the Asus ROG GL10CS is a customisable desktop with CPU ranging from 9th Gen i5 to i7. The graphics card options go up to NVIDIA’s RTX 2060. It features two isolated air chambers for housing its CPU and GPU completely separate from its power supply unit; ensuring clean airflow and preventing heat generated from the CPU and GPU to affect the PSU and storage drives. The PC will support up to 8GB RAM with 256GB of M.2 SSD. The Asus ROG GL10CS PC starting price is INR 61,990.

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Asus is offering a couple of great gaming machines in India. These laptops and desktops will cater to different categories and price segments. More options for gamers is always a good sign. It showcases the growth of the Indian gaming community in the global standards with companies placing more emphasis on the country with their products. Soon, we may begin to see more esports title tournaments being held in India as well.

July 10, 2019