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  • Honor 7C With A Dual Camera Setup Spotted On TENAA

    Honor 7C With A Dual Camera Setup Spotted On TENAA

    In the last three months, Honor has launched three budget smartphones in India including Honor 9i, Honor 7x, and Honor 9 Lite. It looks like the company is planning to launch a new Honor smartphone with a similar design language. The Honor 7C is now listed on TENAA, which hints towards the official launch of the device in China.

    This will be the successor of the Honor 6C, which was launched in Europian markets for € 229. Later on, Honor also launched a successor to the Honor 6C named Honor 6C Pro for € 179. In terms of design, the smartphone resembles the Honor 7x with 18:9 aspect ratio display. However, the camera setup is slightly redesigned compared to the Honor 7x.

    There are two devices listed on TENAA, one has a model number of LND-TL30 and another device is listed as LND-TL40. The only difference between these models is the amount of RAM. The LND-TL30 comes with 3GB RAM, whereas, the LND-TL40 comes with 4GB RAM, with 32 GB storage on both the models.

    Specifications:

    The Honor 7C has a FullView 5.99-inch 1440 x 720p IPS LCD display, with 2.5D curved tempered glass protection. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by an unknown Oct-core chipset with 1.8 GHz base frequency.

    The device has a main dual camera setup with 13 MP + 20 MP sensors, with an 8 MP front-facing camera. The Honor 7C will be powered by Android 8 Oreo with custom EMUI 8 skin on the top. Finally, the phone packs in a 2900 mAh Li-ion battery.

    Conclusion:

    Considering the fact that, both the Honor 6C and the 6C Pro were exclusively launched in Europe, the Honor 7C might launch only in European markets.

  • HTC Vive Business Edition VR System Launched In India

    HTC Vive Business Edition VR System Launched In India

    HTC has launched its business edition of the HTC Vive VR system in India, priced at Rs 1,26,990. The VR headset will be available on via Amazon and www.iamonline.co.in. The business model of the HTC VR headset comes with additional service adapters for the business and commercial users.

    In fact, HTC and Oculus are the only companies that make business-class VR headphones. Presently, the Oculus Rift is available in India for Rs 41,282. However, it will not come with Business support and can only be for personal usage.

    Faisal Siddiqui, President, South Asia at HTC said:

    Built to scale with growing business requirements, Vive Business Edition delivers an exceptional experience and innovative solutions that address the growing business needs of companies globally. As a part of our focus in 2018, we plan to expedite the growth of our partners through application of Vive technology across areas like gaming, entertainment, automotive, engineering and medical, among others.

    Features:

    The business edition of the HTC Vive VR comes with commercial licensing and 12 months of limited warranty. With the first purchase, there will be an additional option to order the device in large quantity.

    The final package also includes a standard headset, two controllers, two base stations, 3-in-1 cable, and a four face cushion.

    Specifications:

    The HTC Vive VR headset has a dual OLED display with 2160 x 1200p resolution, with 90 Hz refresh rate. The device is built on the platform called SteamVR and VivePort. The device offers up to 110-degree viewing angle with inbuilt speaker and mic.

    The HTC Vive VR headset requires NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or greater graphics card with Intel Core-i5 4590 equivalent or greater CPU with at least 4GB RAM. The PC should have Windows 7 or the newer version of the operating system with support for HDMI 1.3 video output. The headset also packs a special sensor called Lighthouse laser tracking system to offer seamless VR experience.

  • Samsung Galaxy S9 In India Will Be A Flipkart-Exclusive

    Samsung Galaxy S9 In India Will Be A Flipkart-Exclusive

    Samsung will be launching the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ at MWC 2018. With the recent leaks and renders, there is barely anything left that can surprise us. However, Flipkart has started teasing the smartphone before the launch. So, Flipkart could be the exclusive online e-commerce partner in India.

    Samsung recently teased the Galaxy S9 and S9+ which emphasised a lot on the camera. This further confirmed that the new flagship devices will have a much more improved camera setup. The teaser has a big “9” accompanied by text that reads, “The. Camera. Reimagined”.

    Flipkart, on of India’s biggest e-commerce websites has made the Galaxy S9 page live. This means that just like its predecessor, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will also be Flipkart-exclusive devices. On the main page, it says “9OnFlipkart” coming on 25th February 2018. It looks like Galaxy S9 and S9+ will go on sale in India along with other major markets like the US.

    Specifications:

    The Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ are expected have a 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED display. Depending on the market, these phones will feature either Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 chipset with 4GB or 6GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB storage.

    In terms of camera capability, both smartphones will have a primary 12 MP shooter with the variable aperture from f/1.5 to f/2.4. However, leaks also suggest that the Galaxy S9+ might come with an additional camera with an unknown functionality. These smartphones will run on Android 8 Oreo OS with custom Experience UI on the top, along with IP68 water and dust resistance certification.

    Conclusion:

    It is great that the company will launch the Galaxy S9 devices in India along with other markets. However, the company will have to get the pricing spot on for its new flagship smartphones.

  • Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 Officially Launched In India

    Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 Officially Launched In India

    Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro 2017 in India, starting at Rs 64,999. This will be an upgrade for the Surface Pro 4 lineup, which was launched in 2016. This is a premium range of notebooks from Microsoft, which goes up against the Apple’s MacBook lineup.

    The Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 comes has a 12.3-inch 2736 x 1824p resolution display, with support for touch input. In fact, this is an upgrade over the Surface Pro 4 with 12.3-inch 2160 x 1440p display with 267 pixels per inch.

    What’s new?

    With the new series, the company uses Intel’s 7th generation Kaby Lake processors with improved battery life. In fact, the company promises that the 5th generation surface pro offers up to 13.5 hours of battery life, which is 50% more compared to 4th gen Surface Pro lineup.

    Microsoft also claims that the Surface Pro 2017 lineup offers 35% more battery life than the Apple iPad Pro with 1.7 times more computing power.

    Vinit Durani, Director – Windows and devices, Microsoft India, said:

    We are delighted to announce the launch of Surface Pro in India and offer our consumers another superior device that will enable them create, study, work and play virtually anywhere.

    We continue to push boundaries to better serve the needs of our customers who are seeking greater mobility and power in their devices to stay productive. The new Surface Pro delivers the versatility of a laptop and a creative studio in one thin, lightweight device.

    The hinge on the Surface Pro 2017 supports up to a 165-degree range of motion, inspired by its own Microsoft Studio. These models weights 768g and measures just 8.5mm.

    Staring with this series, one has to purchase the Surface Pen separately for Rs 7,999. The new signature Type cover now comes with 1.3 mm key travel, which helps in more accurate typing. However, one has to spend additional Rs 12,999 for the cover + keypad.

    All the models will be available on major e-commerce websites in India including Microsoft online store, Amazon Flipkart. A user can also get an hands-on experience in showrooms like Chroma, Vijaya Sales, and Reliance Digital.

    Specifications:

    The Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 has a 12.3-inch 2160 x 1440p IPS LCD display with touch input. The device will be powered by 7th Generation Kaby-Lake Intel processor ranging from Intel Core m3, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i7 with Iris Plus 640 graphics.

    The RAM option ranges from 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB SSD storage option. The Surface Pro 2017 also offers a full sized USB 3.0 port, a micro SD card reader, and a mini display port.

    Pricing:
    Processor RAM Storage Price
    Surface Pro with Intel Core m3

    Intel HD 615 Graphics

    		 4GB 128GB Rs 64,999
    Surface Pro with Intel Core i5

    Intel HD 620

    		 4GB 128GB Rs 79,999
    Surface Pro with Intel Core i5

    Intel HD 620

    		 8GB 256GB Rs 106,999
    Surface Pro with Intel Core i7

    Intel HD 640

    		 8GB 256GB Rs 133,999
    Surface Pro with Intel Core i7

    Intel HD 640

    		 16GB 512GB Rs 182,999

     

     

  • Xiaomi Mi Max 3 To Launch With Wireless Charging And Iris Scanner

    Xiaomi Mi Max 3 To Launch With Wireless Charging And Iris Scanner

    So far, a lot of the attention has been focussed on one Xiaomi device, the Mi Mix 2S. While the Mi Mix 2S is expected to be unveiled at MWC 2018, the Mi Max 3 will be launched in mid-2018. So far, there have been a few leaks regarding the Mi Max 3 but, some interesting information has been revealed about the device.

    XDA Developers came across a firmware that has a revealed a few features of the upcoming device. According to the leaks, the Mi Max 3 will be powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset. The firmware also reveals that the device will support wireless charging which means it will have a more premium build.

    Mi Max 3
    Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Early Leaks

    Other than that, it revealed that the smartphone will have an 18:9 aspect ratio. Powering the phablet will be a massive 5500 mAh battery that will probably support fast charging as well. The Mi Max 3 will run Android 8 Oreo out of the box with MIUI 9 on top. The Mi Max 3 will have either Sony’s IMX363 camera sensor, or, Samsung’s S5K217 + S5K5E8 sensors on the back. On the front, there will be a single Samsung S5K4H7 sensor.

    Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Specifications

    The Mi Max 3will succeed the Mi Max 2 from 2017. It is exoected to move on from the 16:9 aspect ratio and thick bezels. It will have a 6.99 inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. The smartphone will have a glass back since it is expected to support wireless charging. This could be a game changer since the Mi Max series has always been priced under Rs. 20,000 in India.

    Graphical Representation Of Wireless Charging On A Xiaomi Smartphone

    Under the hood, the device will either have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 or the 630 chipset. That is expected to be coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and expandable storage options. The Mi Max 3 will be powered by a massive 5500 mAh battery and run Android 8 Oreo out of the box.

    Conclusion

    While the leaked details look impressive, nothing is for certain right now. The launch of the Mi Max 3 is a bit far away and it seems too early for such comprehensive leaks. Also, wireless charging for a smartphone under Rs. 20,000 could be unprecedented if true.

  • Moto G6 Plus To Come In Five Colour Variants

    Moto G6 Plus To Come In Five Colour Variants

    A leak suggests that the upcoming Moto G6 Plus might come in five colour option. These colour options include Deep Indigo, Nimbus, Dark Lake, Gold, and Silver. The company might launch this device including Moto G6 Play and Moto G6 at MWC 2018.

    Design:

    The Moto G6 Plus looks very modern. In fact, the design is in-line with the smartphones like Redmi Note 5 Pro and the Honor 7x thanks to its 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone will offer an all-glass design with an aluminium frame similar to the Moto X4. In fact, these could be the thinnest bezels that we have seen on a moto smartphone.

    Moto G6 Plus
    Moto G6 Plus Leaked Images
    Specifications:

    The Moto G6 Plus will have a 5.93-inch 2160 x 1080p IPS LCD display with 2.5D curved tempered glass protection. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa-core chipset with up to 6GB RAM and 64GB storage.

    In terms of cameras, the phone might have a 12 MP and 5 MP camera setup on the back. The setup is expected to be different from what we have seen so far from Moto devices. The 5MP sensor will be used to capture depth effect shots. The front-facing camera is expected to sport a 16MP sensor with a front-facing LED flash.

    Moto G6 Plus
    Moto G6 Plus Leaked Images

    The smartphone will run on close to stock Android 8 Oreo OS. However, the Moto G6 Play which was spotted earlier had a ZUK UI on top of Android 8.0. So, it is very early to make any kind of assumption on the type of Android the smartphone might come with. However, it seems unlikely that Motorola will move to a custom skin considering the success it has had with stock OS.

    Conclusion:

    Motorola has been consistently launching great devices in India. However, companies like Honor and Xiaomi have also launched a few good smartphones since the Moto G5s Plus was launched. However, Motorola will have to make sure its devices are power-packed and have a competitive price tag in India.

  • LG K8 2018 And K10 2018 Officially Launched

    LG K8 2018 And K10 2018 Officially Launched

    LG has launched the LG K8 2018 and LG K10 2018 ahead of MWC 2018. However, these smartphones will be showcased at MWC in LG Booth. The newly launched smartphones are the successors of LG K8 2017 and LG K10 2017, which packs in entry-level hardware.

    Along with these smartphones, LG has also announced the LG K10+ 2018 and LG K10 2018 as well.

    Design:

    In terms of design, both smartphones feature a unibody metallic design with metal U frame. The smartphones look a bit similar to that of the last generation K series smartphone from LG. However, with a new paint finish, which gives a premium look.

    Features:

    The fingerprint scanner on the back of LG K8 2018 and LG K10 2018 doubles as a camera trigger button, which aids to capture photos quickly. The company calls this feature as “Smart Rear Key”.

    The cameras on these smartphones get new tricks like Auto Shot, Gesture Shot, and Flash for the front-facing camera. The noise reduction feature helps to take great photos under low lightening condition with HDR capability.

    The new feature called “Time Helper” comes in handy, which keeps the count using flash. The new “Flash Jump Shot” helps to create a fun GIF by stitching up photos taken after every three seconds up to 20 seconds.

    Specifications of LG K8 2018:

    The LG K8 2018 has a 5 inch 720p IPS LCD display. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by unknown 1.3 GHz Quad-core chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, with an option for storage expansion via micro SD card.

    The device houses an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera with LED flash. It has all the standard features like 3.5 mm headphone jack, fingerprint scanner. Out of the box, the smartphone runs on Android 7.1.2 OS with plenty of customisation. Finally, the smartphones come with a 2500 mAh removal battery with no support for fast charging.

    Specifications of LG K10 2018:

    The LG K10 2018 has a 5.3-inch 720p In-cell IPS LCD display. Under the hood, the smartphone runs on unknown 1.5GHz Octa-core processor with either 2GB or 3GB RAM and 16GB or 32GB onboard storage. The micro SD card on K10 2018 supports memory expansion up to 2TB.

    In terms of optics, the smartphone packs in an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera assisted by an LED flash. The video recording on the front-facing camera is limited to 720p, whereas the main camera can record up to 1080p resolution. The smartphone is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat with custom LG skin on top.

    Unlike the K8 2018, the 3000 mAh battery on the K10 2018 is non-user replaceable with no mention of fast charging support.

    Conclusion:

    The LG K8 2018 and the LG K10 2018 has a modern design, however, the thick bezels and the 16:9 aspect ratio display is a bit disappointment.

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 With 16:10 Display Leaked

    Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 With 16:10 Display Leaked

    After a long wait, Samsung will finally launch a high-end tablet at MWC 2018. Along with the much-awaited launch of the Galaxy S9 and S9+, the company will launch the Galaxy Tab S4 as well. The Galaxy Tab S3 was launched at MWC 2017 and it appears that its successor will debut at MWC 2018.

    A new leak has confirmed an interesting detail about the Tab S4. While the Galaxy Tab S3 had a 4:3 aspect ratio, the Galaxy Tab S4 will have a 16:10 aspect ratio. However, it is worth noting that the HTML5 test never shows the accurate resolution of the devices in question. As expected, all the Samsung devices launched at MWC 2018 will run Android 8 Oreo out of the box. The HTML5 test confirms that for the Tab S4 as well.

    Specifications:

    The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 recently showed up on GeekBench the model number SM-T835. The last year’s Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 came with a model number SM-T835. Which suggests that this could indeed be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S4.

    The Galaxy Tab S4 is expected to retain most of the aesthetics with a large 10.5 inch 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution Super AMOLED display. Under the hood, the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The tab is also expected to offer dedicated micro SD card slot, which can accept micro SD cards up to 256 GB.

    In terms of camera optics, the tablet offers a 12 MP main camera and a 7 MP front-facing camera. As per the leaks, the video recording might be limited to 1080p on both the cameras. The tab S4 is also expected to feature next-generation S-Pen, to increase the productivity of the tablet.

    The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 features a single SIM card slot with support for 4G LTE and VoLte, with voice and video calling capability. The device will be powered by Android 8 Oreo with Samsung’s own Experience UI with additional customisation for S-Pen.

     

  • Samsung Galaxy S9 Leaked In Live Images

    Samsung Galaxy S9 Leaked In Live Images

    Samsung is all set to announce the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ at MWC 2018. A lot of leaks and renders of these smartphones have been leaked online in the past few weeks. Finally, now we have a fresh batch of photos of the Galaxy S9. These pictures match with the renders from all aspects, with an additional confirmation on the infamous Bixby button. The sticker on the back panel also says that the phone comes with 64GB storage.

    Credits: Weibo
    Design:

    As per these images, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is almost similar to the Samsung Galaxy S8. The only difference that we could make out is the placement of the fingerprint scanner. The Galaxy S8 was criticised for the fingerprint scanner placement. However, with the Galaxy S9, the company appears to have made amends.

    As per the report, we might also see narrower bezels on Galaxy S9. However, it will be very difficult to make out the difference until and unless they are kept next to each other. The Samsung Galaxy S9’s major upgrade would be in terms of the camera. As per the leaks, the Galaxy S9 is speculated to feature a 12 MP camera with a variable aperture from f/1.5 to f/2.4.

    Conclusion:

    The overall form factor almost remains identical to that of the Galaxy S8. However, the company has made all the necessary changes internally. A faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage also scores impressive results on various benchmarking websites. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are also expected to be some of the fastest Android devices on the market.

    The bigger version of the Galaxy S9 is called as Galaxy S9+, which offers a slightly bigger display with a dual camera setup on the back. As expected, the Galaxy S9+ will have 6GB of RAM with a much bigger battery to cater additional pixels.

  • World’s First-Ever Android Powered Scooter To Be Unveiled At MWC 2018

    World’s First-Ever Android Powered Scooter To Be Unveiled At MWC 2018

    Mobile World Congress 2018 will kick off on the 26th of February in Barcelona. Apart from exciting smartphone launches, a lot of concept gadgets will be launched as well. One such interesting gadget that will be launched at MWC 2018 is a smart scooter. This smart scooter will be the first-ever Android-powered smart scooter. French electronics company Archos announced the launch of Citee Connet, the smart scooter.

    Features, Price and Specifications

    The Citee Connect will first launch in the European market and slowly make its way to other countries. However, there is a very little chance of it being launched in India. It will be priced at EUR 499.99 (Rs. 40,000 approx.). Archos claims the Citee Connect has a top speed of up to 25kmph and a range of over 25 kilometres.

    The Archos Citee Connect has a 5 inch IPS touch panel on top of the handle. This touch panel runs Android 8 Oreo which is interesting since a lot of Android smartphones still run Android 7 Nougat. Under the hood, this display is powered by a quad-core chipset, has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage.

    The company claims that the display panel will offer resistance to bad weather and shocks because of the presence of Corning Gorilla Glass. However, the version of glass hasn’t been disclosed yet. The Citee Connect weighs 13kg and comes with 8.5-inch puncture-proof wheels and rubberised handles. Powering the scooter is a 250W motor and a 6000mAh (36V) Lithium battery which allows for a range of over 25km in urban areas. However, we are talking European urban areas here.

    There is a proprietary charging dock, however, the battery life can also be extended by up to 15% using the custom braking mechanism.

    Conclusion

    While the prospect of smart scooters sounds interesting, it isn’t practical in countries like India. However, with a bit more investment in infrastructure, at least the metro cities of India can be conducive for smart electric vehicles.

  • Apple iPhone X Has A Black Screen Of Death Issue

    Apple iPhone X Has A Black Screen Of Death Issue

    Apple iPhone X is the most powerful iPhone that Apple has ever made. However, it is also the priciest iPhone ever launched, breaking the thousand dollar barrier for the first time. It is also the first iPhone since the iPhone 5s to not feature Touch ID (iPhone 5c also did not have TouchID but, had the home button). The smartphone currently retails in India at Rs 95,390 for the 64GB storage variant.

    The iPhone X comes with radically redesigned finish with a premium surgical grade steel frame. The bezel-less design and gesture-based UI are some of the highlights of this smartphone. Face ID was subjected to a lot of speculations before the launch of the iPhone X, However, ever since the iPhone X went on sale, it has received positive reviews from consumers and critics alike.

    However, Face ID has had its fair share of failures as well. Recently, users were able to bypass Face ID using twins and a 3D face mask. However, Apple has promised that Face ID will become smarter with the future software updates.

    It looks like Face ID and iOS bugs aren’t the only things troubling iPhone X users. Some users have reported about the “Black Screen of Death”. In fact, the issue has been persistent across the iPhone lineup from last few years.

    What is Black Screen of Death on iPhone X?

    The iPhone X tends to turn off the screen suddenly for no reason. Interestingly, the smartphone will continue to receive calls and notifications while the screen is off. However, the user cannot reply to texts or pick up any incoming calls. The issue is not fixed to a certain iPhone and can occur at random. The company, however, is expected to fix this issue in an upcoming software update.

    Apple

    How to Resolve Black Screen of Death on Apple iPhone X?
    • Turn off your Apple iPhone X completely
    • Connect the iPhone to a power socket via lightning cable
    • Press Volume UP and Volume Down buttons together along with the multifunction key for a brief second
    • After this, your phone will enter into Device Firmware Update (DFU) Mode
    • Disconnect your iPhone from the power socket and press the multifunction key
    • After this, your iPhone should restart normally

    If the problem isn’t resolved after the first attempt, repeat the process again. This process should essentially fix your iPhone, however, if the issue persists, it is best suggested to take the iPhone to an Apple service centre.

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 To Be Launched Along With Galaxy S9

    Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 To Be Launched Along With Galaxy S9

    Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ have been subjected to a lot of leaks over the past few weeks. However, it looks like Samsung will be launching another device at its Unpacked event on the 25th of February. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, which was leaked recently, will be launched along with the Galaxy S9 and S9+.

    The Galaxy Tab S3 was launched at MWC 2017 so, the Tab S4 launch does seem possible. The Galaxy Tab S3 was launched in India at a price of Rs. 47990, and the Tab S4 is expected to be priced similarly.

    Specifications:

    The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 recently showed up on GeekBench the model number SM-T835. The last year’s Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 came with a model number SM-T835. Which suggests that this could indeed be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S4.

    The Galaxy Tab S4 is expected to retain most of the aesthetics with a large 10.5 inch 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution Super AMOLED display. Under the hood, the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The tab is also expected to offer dedicated micro SD card slot, which can accept micro SD cards up to 256 GB.

    In terms of camera optics, the tablet offers a 12 MP main camera and a 7 MP front-facing camera. As per the leaks, the video recording might be limited to 1080p on both the cameras. The tab S4 is also expected to feature next-generation S-Pen, to increase the productivity of the tablet.

    The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 features a single SIM card slot with support for 4G LTE and VoLte, with voice and video calling capability. The device will be powered by Android 8 Oreo with Samsung’s own Experience UI with additional customisation for S-Pen.

    Conclusion:

    The company is expected to launch the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ along with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. The Galaxy Tab S4’s launch might be overshadowed by the launch of its flagship smartphones.

  • Top 4G Data Plans In India Under Rs. 500

    Top 4G Data Plans In India Under Rs. 500

    Since the launch of Jio, the telecom industry has been under a lot of changes. From 1GB a month to now 1GB data per day, the plans have changed radically. Telecom providers like Airtel, Vodafone, and others have come up with interesting new recharge plans,  to tackle the rising popularity of Jio.

    A lot of consumers are streaming Youtube Videos, uploading photos, watching movies on the go. For an instant, we no more search for a Wifi hotspot, instead, we look for a cheaper data plans. Here is the archive of data plans for every 4G smartphone user in India. These plans will enable to get most out of your 4G smartphone.

    Note:

    All these plans are applicable to pre-paid connections.

    These plans may change from time to time, and may not apply to some regions of service. Airtel and Vodafone users can use these plans on 3G or 4G enabled smartphone. However, as Jio is 4G only service provider, a user has to have a 4G smartphone to enjoy these services. So, here are the best 4G plans from top telecom service provider in India.

    Under Rs 250

    Airtel: is now offering a new combo plan for Rs 199 with 28 days validity. The plan includes 1.4 GB 4G data per day with unlimited outgoing local and STD calls, which includes free national roaming. This bundle also offers complimentary 100 SMSs per day at no additional cost.

    Jio: also has a similar plan, which cost Rs 149 and offers 28 days validity. The plan includes 1.5 GB 4G data per day with unlimited outgoing voice and video calls, with free national roaming. The with complementary 100 SMSs per day, the plan also includes free Jio services including Jio Music, Jio TV, Jio Magazine etc.

    Vodafone: offers a pre-paid plan similar to that of the Airtel, which costs Rs 199 with 28 days validity. The data plan includes 1.4 GB 4G data per day with free outgoing voice calls and national roaming, with 100 local or national SMSes per day.

    Service provider Benefits  Validity Price
    Airtel 1.4 GB 4G Data per day

    Unlimited voice calls + free national roaming + 100 SMS per day

    		 28 Days Rs 199
    Jio 1.5 GB 4G Data per day

    Unlimited voice calls + free national roaming + 100 SMS per day + free video calls + free Jio services

    		 28 Days Rs 149
    Vodafone 1.4 GB 4G Data per day

    Unlimited voice calls + free national roaming + 100 SMS per day

    		 28 Days Rs 199
    Under Rs 350

    At this price, the recharge plans from telecom operators get more interesting. With the addition of Rs 100 more, users will be able to enjoy more data with longer validity.

    Jio: has offered a new Rs 349 plan, which lasts for 70 days. Just like the Rs 149 plan, this one offers 1.5 GB 4G data per day with free voice and video calls. As one can speculate, the national roaming is also covered under this plan.

    Vodafone: offers a similar Rs 349 plan with 28 days validity. The main difference on this plan is the fact that, this plan offers up to 2.5 GB of high-speed 4G data per day with free voice calls and 100 SMSs.

    Airtel: also has an exactly similar data plan for Rs 349. The plan lasts up to 28 days and treats the customers with up to 2.5 GB high-speed 4G data and free voice call with free national roaming.

    Service provoider Benefits  Validity Price
    Airtel 2.5 GB 4G Data per day

    Unlimited voice calls + free national roaming + 100 SMS per day

    		 28 Days Rs 349
    Jio 1.5 GB 4G Data per day

    Unlimited voice calls + free national roaming + 100 SMS per day + free video calls + free Jio services

    		 70 Days Rs 149
    Vodafone 2.5 GB 4G Data per day

    Unlimited voice calls + free national roaming + 100 SMS per day

    		 28 Days Rs 349
    Under Rs 500

    We call these plans as bang for buck plans. Going with these plans will offer a lot of value for money with a marathon of validity, which lasts for almost 3 months in some cases.

    Vodafone has a plan for Rs 458, which offers 84 days of validity with free voice calls and SMSs. Like the other plans of the operator, this plan also offers 1.4 GB 4G data per day.

    Airtel has a plan that costs Rs 448 with 82 days of validity. This plan offers 1.4 GB 4G data per day with unlimited voice calls + free roaming.

    Jio has a plan for Rs 498, which offer 91 days of validity with 2 GB 4G data per day and all the other additional benefits like free unlimited voice and video calls, free national roaming and subscription for Jio services.

    Service provoider Benefits  Validity Price
    Airtel 1.4 GB 4G Data per day

    Unlimited voice calls + free national roaming + 100 SMS per day

    		 82 Days Rs 448
    Jio 2 GB 4G Data per day

    Unlimited voice calls + free national roaming + 100 SMS per day + free video calls + free Jio services

    		 91 Days Rs 498
    Vodafone 1.4 GB 4G Data per day

    Unlimited voice calls + free national roaming + 100 SMS per day

    		 84 Days Rs 458
  • Honor 9 Lite Gets Face Unlock Feature

    Honor 9 Lite Gets Face Unlock Feature

    Huawei sub-brand Honor launched the Honor 9 Lite in India in January. Priced at Rs 10999 for the base variant, the Honor 9 Lite is one of the few devices in the price category to offer an 18:9 aspect ratio. In fact, the Honor 9 Lite has an all-glass design with a metal frame and offers a dual-camera setup on the back as well as on the front. No other smartphones in this price offer these features.

    However, Honor has no plans of stopping there. The company has announced that by 5th of March, all Honor 9 Lite devices will receive the infamous Face Unlock feature via HOTA (Huawei Over The Air) update.

    Sanjeev, Vice President, Sales, Huawei Consumer Business Group said:

    At Honor, we believe in delivering superior and innovative smartphone experiences and the Face Unlock rollout for Honor 9 Lite is in line with our commitment. Honor 9 Lite will be the most affordable smartphone in the Indian market to support Face Unlock feature.

    The Honor 9 Lite already runs on Android 8 Oreo while the Redmi Note 5, which goes on sale tomorrow, is on Android 7 Nougat right now.There are no claims that the Redmi Note 5 will eventually receive Face Unlock. Hence, the Honor 9 Lite remains the only device in this price range to offer such a feature.

    Honor 9 Lite Specifications

    The smartphone has a 5.65-inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution which translates into an 18:9 aspect ratio. The design of the device is different from what other companies offer in this price range. The device has a glass sandwich design with a metallic frame.

    Under the hood, similar to the Honor 7X, the Honor 9 Lite has the HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset, an octa-core processor, the Mali-T830 MP2 GPU, 3GB or 4GB of RAM and storage options of 32GB and 64GB. It is worth noting that the onboard storage will be expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card.

    The fingerprint sensor is placed at the back and the bottom bezel on the front houses the Honor branding. However, the company could have housed the fingerprint sensor in the bottom bezel, similar to the Honor View10.

    Powering the device is a 3000 mAh battery which also supports the Super Charge technology.

    The device has four cameras. To the front and back, it has a 13MP camera along with a 2MP depth sensor. Both the camera setups record 1080P videos at 30fps.

  • Xbox One X Gets A Price Hike in India; Now Costs Rs. 48,490

    Xbox One X Gets A Price Hike in India; Now Costs Rs. 48,490

    Microsoft launched the Xbox One X in India in on January 23rd. At the time of the launch, it was priced at Rs. 44,990. However, it has recently received a price hike. Due to an increase in the customs duty from 10% to 20%, the console will retail now at Rs. 48,490. However, still, a few online retailers have listed the device at an older price tag, which is expected to remain the same until the arrival of the new shipments. Hence, prospective buyers have enough time to buy it before the hike kicks in.

    Not only the Xbox One X, even the Sony PS4 Pro now retails at an increased price of Rs. 41,990 instead of Rs. 38,990.

    Xbox One S and One X
    Specifications for Xbox One X:

    The Xbox One X is the most powerful gaming console from Microsoft to date. The device is powered by custom 8-core Jaguar chipset with 12 GB GDDR5 RAM and 1 TB storage. Additionally, the storage is easily swappable with a higher capacity HDD or SSD.

    The console also packs in a UHD Blue-ray drive, which can play any standard Blue-ray discs. This is the first Xbox that upscales 1080p to 4K with backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 titles.

    It has a library of 1,300 titles with more than 200 titles available only on this platform. To encourage the users, each new console comes with a 14-days Xbox Live Gold trail along with a month of Xbox Game pass subscription.

    Conclusion:

    If you are looking for a Blue-ray player or a Gaming Console, then Xbox One X might be the one. However, if you are on a tight budget, then the Xbox One S is a good choice as well, which retails for Rs. 24,990.

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