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PUBG Lite PC Releases In India On 4th July With Hindi Support
PlayerUnknown’s Battleground or PUBG is currently one of the most popular multiplayer game title. The battle royale genre of shooter had taken the world by storm with PUBG at its forefront. In India, the game took off with its mobile port in the form of the free-to-play PUBG Mobile. However, many players still faced various barriers to the original experience. Some players couldn’t afford the game while others had PCs that couldn’t run it. The successful formula of free cost of entry with easier accessibility (as seen in PUBG Mobile) has now led to the creation of PUBG Lite.

PUBG Lite is a free to play version of the original battle royale shooter from PUBG Corp. The differences do not end there as the Lite version carries toned down graphical fidelity to improve performance in non-gaming/low-end PCs and laptops. The game had initially launched as Open Beta in Thailand and soon spread to other nations like Brazil, Turkey and Bangladesh. Noteworthy, a Lite version of PUBG Mobile is also being worked on, however, an Indian launch is currently unconfirmed.

Minimum Hardware Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i3 2.4GHz processor
- Memory: 4GB of RAM
- HDD: 4GB of storage
- GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000
- OS: Windows 7, 8 and 10 64 Bit
Availability & Support

The long-awaited looter shooter has finally received a release date. PUBG Lite can be downloaded and played from the 4th of July. The closed beta registrations had opened in India a month prior. Additionally, the official Indian servers will be released on the aforementioned date. The information arrives after PUBG Lite’s Facebook page shared the information online. One of the noteworthy additions to this game is its inclusion of the Hindi language option for its Indian audiences. Countries including Afghanistan, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka will also receive the same launch date.

Also Read: vivo Z1Pro With Snapdragon 712 And Punch Hole Camera Launched In India

PUBG Lite has great potential to have a positive impact on the Indian gaming community. A good free-to-play title is rare and new additions will always be positively received in the country. It will most likely be a success globally just like its graphically intensive original paid version. Stay tuned for more updates and hands on with the game.
July 3, 2019
Images And Specs Of Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2019) Leak

After launching the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Tab S5e in the month of June, Samsung may be working on yet another tablet claims a reliable leakster. The upcoming tablet from Samsung will be called the Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) and its leaked specifications suggest it will be targeted towards the budget segment.

Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) Design and Specs

According to the source, the Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) will have an 8-inch display on the front and a metal back. The display panel has a resolution of 1280 x 800 px and is surrounded by significant bezels on all sides. The tablet features a 2 MP camera on the front which is housed in the bezel above the display. The tablet will be kitted with the Snapdragon 429 SoC which consists of Cortex A53 quad core CPU and Adreno 504 GPU.

The Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) will have 32 GB of inbuilt storage and 2 GB of RAM. The internal storage on the tablet is further expandable via a microSD card. The metal rear panel of the tablet accommodates the company branding and an 8 MP main camera.

The Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) will be powered by a 5100 mAh battery which is unlikely to support fast charging. Connectivity options on the tablet include Bluetooth 4.2, dual band 802.11 W-Fi, 3.5 mm audio jack and optional 4g VoLTE. The device will run on the latest Android 9 Pie which will be skinned with Samsung’s One UI. As the leaked images exhibit, it will be offered in two colour options which include Silver and Black.

Although the leakster has a consistent track record, however, in order to get the confirmed specs and price, we will have to wait for the official launch whose date is yet to be confirmed by the company.

Also Read: vivo Z1Pro With Snapdragon 712 And Punch Hole Camera Launched In India

To sum it up, the Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) will be an ultra budget offering in Samsung’s wide variety of Android tablets. Going by its features, it will be priced under the US$ 200 bracket and will mainly be targeted towards developing regions including India.

July 3, 2019
vivo Z1Pro Unboxing And Hands On
The vivo Z1Pro is the latest upper-mid-range smartphone from the Chinese company. The new smartphone features a triple camera setup at the rear and an in-display selfie shooter at the front allowing for minimal bezels. It has been launched today and places its emphasis on multimedia consumption, especially mobile gaming. Here is our experience with the Unboxing and Hands on with the handset.

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What’s In The Box?
- vivo Z1Pro
- In-Ear Headphones
- SIM Ejector
- Warranty Card
- Quick Start Guide
- Power Adapter
- USB Cable
- Protective Case
Design

The vivo Z1Pro has a 6.53-inch display with a high screen to body ratio. The device is flanked by the power button and volume rockers on the right while the left houses the Assistant button. It is a dedicated button to bring up Google Assistant on the screen. The bottom of the device has the 3.5mm headphone jack and a speaker grill on either side of the charging port. Z1Pro’s rear panel includes the triple camera module at the top left, while the fingerprint sensor sits in the middle. The design sports a gradient design which is attractive enough to set it apart in a crowd through its distinctive look. The device arrives in three colour options: Sonic Black, Sonic Blue and Mirror Black.

Display

vivo Z1Pro features 6.52-inch IPS LCD panel at the front which has a resolution of 2340 x 1080px with a pixel density of 395ppi. The display also houses the in-display selfie camera that uses a punch-hole cutout. It allows for the device to look more streamlined when being observed from the front due to minimal bezels. The smartphone also arrives with a pre-installed screen protector right out of the box.

Processor

Qualcomm makes an appearance on the phone with its latest Snapdragon 712. The processor is an octa-core CPU which is built on a 10nm architecture which is accompanied by the Adreno 616 GPU. It is clocked speeds go up to 2.3GHz and consists of eight Kryo 360 CPU. The smartphone is a mid-range device and places a special focus on gaming.

vivo Z1Pro boasts a significant boost in graphics with a 45% increase in graphical performance when compared to the Snapdragon 660; which is found in devices like the Redmi Note 7. The latest chipset also features a new and improved AI engine that Qualcomm claims to be twice as powerful as its previous iterations. Qualcomm claims the gaming performance overall will see a 25% boost with the Snapdragon 712. All of this should translate to a better and lag-free gaming experience in titles such as the massively popular PUBG Mobile.

Memory & Storage

vivo Z1Pro will be sold in three variations. The first configuration will be equipped with 4GB of RAM coupled with 64GB of internal storage; the second one will arrive with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM. The third variant features 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Furthermore, the device supports expandable storage up to 256GB via microSD cards. It can be accessed on the left along with the 2+1 SIM Tray.

Camera

It is uncommon for a mid-range smartphone to have a triple camera set up, but the vivo Z1Pro offers just that. The device features a 16MP primary sensor with f/1.78 aperture alongside 8MP AI enabled Super wide-angle camera and 2MP depth sensor for Bokeh effects. The selfie camera is a sizeable 32MP sensor. The smartphone is capable of capturing videos up to 4K resolution on 30fps from the rear while the front captures 1080p videos at 30fps.

Battery

vivo Z1Pro is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack which supports fast charging via its bottom mounted MicroUSB port. The device is capable of fast charging by the 18W power adapter and cable that is bundled in the box.

Connectivity & Other Features

vivo Z1Pro includes dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, GPS, and has the dated Micro-USB port for charging and data transfer for its connectivity options. The device also sports a 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom.

Also Read: Huawei Launches MediaPad T5 Tablet In India

Price & Availability

The vivo Z1Pro is available in three different variants. The first is the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM priced at INR 14,990. The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM version will sell for INR 16,990, while the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM will have buyers shell out INR 17,990. Notably, this device is the first entry on the Z series and will be exclusively available online, a first for the company.
July 3, 2019
vivo Z1Pro With Snapdragon 712 And Punch Hole Camera Launched In India
Chinese smartphone OEM, vivo has launched its latest smartphone in the Indian market, the Z1Pro. It is the first offering in the company’s new Z series of devices. The latest handset boasts of being the first from the company to feature an in-display selfie camera. Besides, it packs competitive specifications at a lucrative price tag.

vivo Z1Pro

The vivo Z1Pro has a polycarbonate build with an attractive gradient back panel. It features a 6.53 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080px, which is surrounded by minimal bezels on all sides except the bottom chin which is considerably thicker. To maximise the screen real estate, the handset utilises a punch hole cutout to house the front-facing selfie camera. For biometric security and quickly accessing the Z1Pro, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is present; and the smartphone also supports face unlock.

Under the hood, the vivo Z1Pro runs on the 10nm Snapdragon 712 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone features triple rear camera setup which is comprised of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48MP primary sensor; combined with an f/2.2 aperture equipped 8MP ultra wide angle sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP sensor is housed inside the punch hole cutout on the top left side of the display. The device is offered in three storage variants for which the prices are as follows:
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM: Rs 14,990
- 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM: Rs 16,990
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM: Rs 17,990
In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 256 GB via the dedicated microSD card slot.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi CC9, CC9e and CC9 Meitu Edition Are Now Official

Another notable feature of the vivo Z1Pro is a massive 5000mAh battery which supports 18W fast wired charging. The device is offered in three colour which includes Sonic Blue, Sonic Black and Mirror Black. Connectivity options on the smartphone include 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, dual 4G VoLTE, and bottom mounted micro USB port plus 3.5 mm audio jack.

The vivo Z1Pro is an online exclusive smartphone and will go on sale on Flipkart.com from the 11th of July (12 PM).

To sum it up, the vivo Z1pro is a worthy smartphone that is packed with to up to date features and is priced aggressively.
July 3, 2019
Xiaomi Mi CC9, CC9e and CC9 Meitu Edition Are Now Official
After numerous teasers and leaks, the Mi CC9 lineup of smartphones from Xiaomi is now official. The company has announced three handsets in the lineup which includes CC9, CC9 Meitu edition and CC9e (essential edition). The first two devices in the lineup have similar specifications with the key differences being a tweaked camera and exclusive colour option on the Meitu edition. On the other hand, the CC9e is a watered-down variant of the regular device with a smaller display and a less powerful chipset.

According to the company, the “CC” suffix stands for “Chic and Cool” and it corresponds with companies philosophy of this lineup. The Mi CC9 smartphones are targeted toward young millennials, therefore, the company has paid special attention to their design. The features are also incorporated while keeping the needs of said potential customers in mind like AI photo and video enhancement.

Mi CC9 and CC9 Meitu Edition

The Mi CC9 and the CC9 Meitu Edition have a glass sandwich design which is held together by a metal mid-frame. The smartphone duo features a 6.39 inch AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 403 ppi. Besides, the two devices feature an under display fingerprint sensor which allows them to be securely and swiftly unlocked.

Under the hood, the Mi CC9 and the CC9 Meitu Edition feature the Snapdragon 710 SoC which consists of 2.2 GHz Octa Core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. Both the handsets are powered by a 4,030 mAh battery which can be charged via the bottom mounted USB Type C port with speeds of upto 18 W.

The Mi CC9 and the CC9 Meitu Edition have a total of four cameras, out of which, three are placed on the rear while the fourth 32 MP selfie camera is placed in waterdrop notch on the front. The triple rear camera setup consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor, 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor.

For connectivity, the Mi CC9 and the CC9 Meitu Edition support 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE and Bluetooth 5.0. Other features on the device include a 3.5 mm audio jack, NFC and an IR blaster which is placed on top of either smartphone. In terms of storage, the standard edition is offered in two variants while the Meitu Edition is offered in one variant. Price for both the devices are as follows:

6 GB + 64 GB 8 GB + 128 GB

Mi CC9 CNY 1,799 (around Rs 17990) CNY 1,999 (around Rs 19,990)

Mi CC9 Meitu Edition N/A CNY 2,599 (around Rs 25990)

In addition to the inbuilt storage, they also support memory expansion upto 512 GB via the hybrid dual SIM slot.

Mi CC9e

The Mi CC9e, like its elder siblings, features glass on both the front and rear. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 6.08 inch AMOLED display on the front which has HD resolution of 1520 x 720 px. Despite being an economical offering, it retains an under display fingerprint scanner.

The Mi CC9e is kitted with the Snapdragon 665 chipset which has debuted with the smartphone itself. The SoC consists of a 2 GHz Octa Core CPU along with the Adreno 610 GPU. It is also powered by a 4,030 mAh battery which can be topped up with speeds of upto 18 W via the bottom mounted USB Type C port.

All other features including camera sensors, connectivity options and memory expansion on the Mi CC9 are heterogeneous to the standard Mi CC9 and the Mi CC9 Meitu edition. The device is offered in three variants for which the prices are as follows:
- 4 GB + 64 GB: CNY 1,299 (around Rs 12990)
- 6 GB + 64 GB: CNY 1399 (around Rs 13,990)
- 6 GB + 128 GB: CNY 1,599 (around Rs 15,990)
Also Read: Huawei Launches MediaPad T5 Tablet In India

Xiaomi is yet to announce the availability of the Mi CC9 smartphones in India which is expected to happen in the coming weeks.

What are your thoughts on the newly launched Mi CC9 handsets? Which is your favourite device and feature in the new lineup? Let us know in the comments below
July 3, 2019
NVIDIA Unveils The RTX 2060 SUPER, 2070 SUPER, 2080 SUPER GPUs

Computex 2019 has seemingly started off an arms race for the gaming industries giants. AMD spearheaded the electronics expo with its keynote that saw the company announce the RX 5000 series graphics card. These cards had undercut NVIDIA’s existing RTX series graphics card in price and, to some extent, power. While team red was preparing for the launch, team green had teased a new and improved lineup of RTX graphics card.

Nvidia is now officially announcing its SUPER Series of RTX graphics card which will bring a sizeable upgrade over its existing lineup.

AMD will soon launch its graphics card which was supposed to be a viable alternative to the RTX cards at a competitive price. However, NVIDIA has already started phasing out its existing RTX graphics card, excluding the RTX 2060. The company has “supercharged” its products by the introduction of its new GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. These new cards are one of the latest and most powerful cards currently available for gaming purposes.

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER GPU Specification

The new SUPER variant of the RTX 2060 GPU brings a noticeable improvement to overall performance with a bump of 22% (average 15%) than the standard variant. The graphics card houses 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM which is 2GB higher than the RTX 2060. It is also claimed that the card will be faster than the last gen GTX 1080 and features 7+7 TOPs (FP32+INT32) and 57 Tensor TFLOPs.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER GPU Specification

RTX 2070 SUPER is reportedly 24% (average 16%) faster than the regular RTX 2070 which is a great improvement. Notably, NVIDIA is claiming that this card is faster than the GTX 1080 Ti with 9+9 TOPs (FP32+INT32) and 73 Tensor TFLOPs

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER GPU Specification

The new graphics card is the flagship and one of the most powerful GPU under NVIDIA’s arsenal. The card has had its speed bumped upto 15.5Gbps from the originals 14Gbps. Furthermore, the SUPER variant is faster than the TITAN Xp and features 11+11 TOPs (FP32+INT32) and 89 Tensor TFLOPs.

All of the new cards will support every new technique that was employed by the original RTX card. That includes Ray-Tracing technology alongside NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). The new cards will also be one of the few new cards from team green to support the Mesh Shading and NVIDIA Adaptive Shading. These techniques are used for polishing the graphical fidelity of any game without drastically impacting the performance and responsiveness of the game being rendered.

NVIDIA is also launching a new integrated frame benchmarking & power tool by the name of “FrameView”. This new software enables accurate real-time information regarding game performance like FPS and average FPS, power drawn from the board, completely customisable overlay and even a log file for analytics. The feature will also be available to AMD cards, although power draw will not be read. The beta will be released soon, stay tuned for more on this.

Price and Availability

GeForce RTX cards pricing will start from INR 34,890 for the 2060, while the RTX 2070 SUPER will be sold for INR 43,600. The premium graphics card RTX 2080 SUPER will have prospective buyers shell out INR 61,400. The first two cards will be commercially available from 9th July in India, while the later premium card will be released on July 23rd. The existing cards will be phased out apart from the RTX 2060 while the 2080 Ti still remains as the crown prince of the company.

NVIDIA is known to collaborate with other companies that provide gaming-related peripherals and electronic components. Companies like, ASUS, Colorful, EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Innovision 3D, MSI, Palit, PNY and Zotac versions of the card will be available alongside the Founder’s Edition. The graphics card will also be available on gaming laptops such as Dell, Alienware, Acer, HP and Lenovo. A special deal is being offered by NVIDIA, in which users buying the graphics card on 9th July will receive a free copy of Control and Wolfenstein: Youngblood.

Also Read: LG Unveils An Affordable Flagship Smartphone, The G8s ThinQ

NVIDIA has made an impressive move with the affordable price of entry for its RTX SUPER series in India. The move will prove to be a great adversary to the upcoming RX 5700 & 5700 XT that will go on sale on 7th July. The upgraded additions to NVIDIA’s latest gen of graphics card will again be a strong choice for potential buyers for their gaming needs.

July 2, 2019
Samsung Is Developing A Smartphone With Expandable Display

Samsung has been working on developing unique smartphones with flexible displays for years now. The company’s first commercially available foldable device arrived as the Galaxy Fold. However, the device had failed even before it had launched due to fundamental functional flaws within its design. Reports have since surfaced state that the tech giant is already planning on other foldable devices and now even an expandable display smartphone.

The South Korean company has already patented the expandable display designs for a laptop. Furthermore, The latest patent showcases a unique new design for the upcoming rollable display smartphone. Schematics of the device show a retractable flexible display on a smartphone. The screen on this device is capable of being pulled out via a rolling mechanism, which may be automatic. Once fully extended the device will see a three times growth in screen size.

The mechanism is enabled through a combination of moving rails with Samsung’s flexible screen. Basically, one can carry the device in a compact form factor until they eventually require it. The phone will look like any other modern handset once in its smaller state although with rounded corners. The rollable smartphone has noticeable bezels on the top and bottom that house the necessary sensors like camera, earpiece and fingerprint scanner. These wide borders will also house the motor that runs the rolling mechanism.

The frame of the rolling mechanism flank the left and right side and also provide a grip for when users unroll the phone. When seen from the back, supporting rails are revealed when the Samsung device is completely extended. The rails should provide support for the moving mechanism while fitting into slots perfectly, making it appear seamless. It is sceptical just how practical the system will be in real-world practice; as dust and wear and tear may negatively affect the system. Damage or bends on any of the rail will also cause it to be imperfect and not fall back into place correctly once retracted.

The smartphones design form factor will allow for a great content viewing experience for the user. If the device is unveiled one of the notable things offered would be a better multi-media consumption via Samsung’s vibrant AMOLED panels. The company has yet to make any statement on any one of its many patents that have shown such unique designs or functionality.

Also Read: LG Unveils An Affordable Flagship Smartphone, The G8s ThinQ

The implications of such technology are huge. Products like these pave the way for industry-wide innovation that pushes the limits of technology. A couple of years ago technology such as these were unthinkable, now they are becoming a part of our reality. Soon, Samsung would again bring revolutionary devices to the electronics industry. Unfortunately, a due date, price and any other form of specifications cannot be discerned currently. Updates will be posted as and when they are available.

July 2, 2019
Apple To Launch An Exclusive iPhone For China Without Face ID

In addition to the US, China has been one of the biggest markets for Apple’s iPhone. However, in the last couple of quarters, the demand for the premium smartphones have gone down in the south Asian country. The chief reason behind the slumping sales in the country is the trade tension between the two biggest nations, Apple and China. Additionally, local OEMs have also managed to captivate the segment by offering the sheer number of features on their devices.

To arrest the declining sales of iPhone in the country, Apple will reportedly launch an exclusive variant of the premium smartphone which will be limited to China. According to source, the China-only iPhone variant will be more affordable than the global variant which will allow it to better compete with the previously mentioned devices from local companies.

Face ID

Apart from the lower price tag, the design of the Chinese variant and global variant of the 2019 iPhone will be identical. However, the key difference between the two variants lies beneath the surface. The former will do away with the Face ID feature, instead, it will have an under-display fingerprint sensor which has become a common sighting on the premium to mid-range Android phones.

All iPhone models that support Face ID must have an expensive component which is called structured light laser emitter. Accordingly, Apple might get rid of the Face ID components which will help the company to reduce the cost of the 2019 iPhone. This cost reduction strategy corresponds with the Chinese poll that questioned, “which aspect can Apple optimize in iPhone”.

Over 2,00,000 netizens from the country participated in the polls and a whopping 70 percent of participants chose the “price” factor. This was followed by the battery which was selected by about 20 percent of all the participants. Therefore, it is evident that Chinese consumers want to purchase an iPhone but steep prices are hampering its sales.

Also, the comparatively higher adoption of the under-screen fingerprint sensor has significantly reduced its costs. Hence, Apple can use this mode of the biometric sensor instead of Face ID. Besides, all other features on the Chinese variant will be similar to the global variant which can be found here.

Also Read: LG Unveils An Affordable Flagship Smartphone, The G8s ThinQ

Amidst all reports and predictions, we feel Apple is unlikely to launch an affordable iPhone which is limited to a given area. In order to get the precise details of the upcoming smartphones, we will have to wait patiently as they are expected to launch in September.

July 2, 2019
LG Unveils An Affordable Flagship Smartphone, The G8s ThinQ

LG is known to offer affordable and toned down variants of its flagship lineups. It holds true with its latest premium device the LG G8 ThinQ, which was announced back at the Mobile World Congress in February 2019. The announcement had also introduced another device by its side, namely the LG G8S ThinQ. The device is finally being made available to the global markets.

LG G8S ThinQ is powered by the same Snapdragon 855 SoC that is featured in its elder sibling. The Z camera is making an appearance alongside a time-of-flight camera at the front. It enables the device to perform biometric authentication via a users face or their hands. The ToF module that allows for Air Motion gestures for quick actions will also be available.

The key differentiating factor between the standard variant and the LG G8S ThinQ is the display. The upcoming affordable variant will feature a 6.2-inch FHD+ OLED display unlike the QHD+ screen found on the G8. Users still receive a 6GB + 128GB RAM and internal storage offering. The smartphone offers stereo speakers alongside a 3.5mm headphone jack with a DAC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB 3.1 and a 3550mAh with Quick Charge 3.0.

Even though the device is more affordable than the standard variant it will still feature the new triple camera setup. The configuration consists of a 12MP f/1.8 primary sensor with a 13MP wide-angle lens and a 12MP telephoto camera. The front of the device houses an 8MP f/1.9 sensor alongside the ToF sensor. LG G8S ThinQ is IP68 dust and water resistance just like the standard G8.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A30s Spotted On GeekBench

The LG G8S ThinQ will go on sale in select markets in Europe, Latin America, Africa and Middle Eastern regions initially. Furthermore, Pricing has yet to be announced alongside the availability for other regions including India. The more accessible version of the flagship from LG has the potential to be extremely successful in the previously mentioned countries. This holds true even in countries like India where the mid-range to budget devices sell in larger volumes compared to premium handsets. More information is expected to be revealed in the arriving week.

July 2, 2019
Here is Why The Motorola One Vision Deserves Your Attention

Motorola launched its latest smartphone, the One Vision at an event in India on the 20th of June. The device is the successor to the Motorola One Power by the company launched last year. While the handset offers competitive specifications at a lucrative price; here are the top reasons why the Motorola One Vision might just be the perfect smartphone for you.

Android One Certification

One of the best things about the Motorola One Vision is the Android One Certification. Which means that the device will receive major Android software updates for two years, and security updates for at least three years guaranteed. The bloatware free software experience, along with regular software updates should keep the smartphone fresh for a longer period of time.

Click here to buy the Motorola One Vision on Flipkart

21:9 CinemaVision Display

The Motorola One Vision is the first smartphone in India to feature a tall, 21:9 CinemaVision display. Unlike most devices in the segment, it also has an In display camera which maximises the screen real estate of the handset. The display on the handset is great to watch movies and shows on Netflix; as a lot of the content on Netflix is shot in the 21:9 aspect ratio. The immersive screen of the smartphone makes it one of the best multimedia handsets in the price segment.

No More Shaky Videos or Photos!

The Motorola One Vision is one of the only smartphones below Rs. 20,000 to have Optical Image Stabilisation in the main camera. This means that while recording video, the device uses its various sensors like the gyroscope to reduce the shake and blur in the video. What’s more exciting is that the technology also works in still images, which makes the Motorola One Vision a perfect choice for stable videos and images.

Quad Pixel Technology

The Motorola One Vision features a 48MP primary rear camera, which utilises the Quad Pixel technology. This combines four adjacent pixels into one large size pixel, making the output images detailed and sharp. It also reduces the size of the images so the goodness of the high-resolution sensor remains intact in a small size. The Quad Pixel tech also works on the 25MP selfie camera, which as mentioned above should make the resulting images better detailed and plenty sharp using pixel binning.

See In The Dark!

The Motorola One Vision has a lot of revolutionary camera features for the price range it is placed in. The smartphone features a wide f/1.7 aperture in the 48MP main camera; which makes it the first device in the segment to offer such a wide aperture. Which improves low light performance in images and video. The camera also has the Night Vision mode, which as the name suggests is dedicated night mode inside the camera application. The feature works better than even some of the devices that are priced two or three times more than the Motorola One Vision. The mode can also be used in a low light environment to pull out more details. See Sample Above.

Launch Offers

The Motorola One Vision also is available with the No Cost EMI offer till the 4th of July. The lucrative offer makes the smartphone easier to own. It is available on an open sale exclusively on Flipkart at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.

Click here to buy the Motorola One Vision on Flipkart

July 2, 2019
Xiaomi Now Wants To Sell Toys In India, Mi Truck Builder Is Its First Offering

Whenever we think about Xiaomi, the first thing that comes to our mind is smartphones (1,2) or maybe televisions. However, these two categories just hold a small percentage of share in the company’s ever-expanding portfolio of products. Beside electronics, Xiaomi even sells lifestyle products, electric mobility vehicles to even kids toys. The latest addition to the company’s lineup in India is the “Mi Truck Builder” which falls in the toys category.

As the images suggest, it is a kit of 530+ lego styled modular blocks which that can be joined together to form a scaled dump truck or a bulldozer. According to Xiaomi, the Mi Truck Builder helps in developing creativity and cognitive function of young children whom the product is targeted towards.

The Mi Truck Builder is currently available on Xiaomi India’s crowdfunding website at an introductory price of Rs 1,199. Notably, the company will only offer 1500 units at this price which when accomplished the pre-bookings will halt. User’s who want to buy the toy kit thereafter will be able to purchase it for the regular price of Rs 1,499.

The crowdfunding of the Mi Truck Builder is currently live and it will continue till the 8th of July. However, the delivery of orders will commence on the 25th of July.

Besides the regular functionality of a push toy, the Mi Truck Builder also has a few nifty tricks up its sleeve. The dumper on the back of the truck, when in dump truck formation, can pivot in order to load or unload materials or other small toys that the kid would have. In addition, it can shoot projectiles via the cannons that are mounted on top.

All in all, Xiaomi is trying to reach another set of audience for offering products in such varied categories. Although Xiaomi did not mention, the fact could be that the young children, when introduced to products from the company, will develop a sense of familiarity and affinity with the brand. Therefore, they would be inclined towards purchasing more offerings made by the company.

Also Read: Official Teaser Reveals Full Specs Of The Mid Range Lenovo Z6

Nevertheless, in a digital world where even young children are subjected to screens for extended periods of time, toys like the Mi Truck Builder can help children with hands-on experience which can lead them to discover an untapped talent.

July 2, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A30s Spotted On GeekBench

Samsung has been known to offer a beefier version of its existing smartphone offerings later down the road. These refreshed versions of launched lineups often seek to boost sales, while carrying an improved version of the successful handsets. Now, A fresh report states that a Samsung Galaxy A30s might be under development carrying the model number SM-A307FN.

The South Korean company is claimed to be working on a new Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) after being spotted on Geekbench. The software is used as a benchmarking tool to measure various levels of handset capabilities and raw computing power. Furthermore, a mysterious Samsung smartphone was seen on the platform that carried a model number relatively similar to the one given to the Galaxy A30 (SM-A305).

Specification

Test scores seen at the Geekbench listing point at the Samsung Galaxy A30s being similarly equipped to the Galaxy A30. The device will sport the 14nm Exynos 7904 octa-core processor just like the Galaxy A30 alongside 3GB of RAM. Only this variant has been seen so far but a 4GB model is also expected to make an appearance. The Galaxy A40 was powered by a 4,000mAh battery that was capable of 15W fast charging, which might also be seen on the newer variant.

According to the report, Samsung Galaxy A30s scores nearly identical scores on the benchmarking software. The device scored 1,322 points in the single score test while reaching 4,116 points in the multi-core test. It is probable that the upcoming Galaxy A series entry will feature improvements in different areas. The Galaxy A30 had a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 3GB or 4GB of RAM coupled with 32 and 64GB of ROM respectively.

It can be speculated that the Samsung Galaxy A30s might improve on the photographic capabilities of the original budget smartphone. The Galaxy A30 featured a dual camera setup on the rear, 16MP + 5MP. The primary sensor had an f/1.7 aperture, while the front-facing camera is a 16MP shooter with an f/2.0 aperture. It was a capable device, however, not a class-leading budget smartphone. The upcoming handset could potentially improve these specs or in a surprising move feature a triple camera on a budget.

Price and Availability

Samsung Galaxy A30s could potentially be priced identically to the Galaxy A30. The standard version was launched on 28th February 2019 alongside the Galaxy A50 and was priced at INR 16,999. The A30s could potentially be priced similarly or slightly higher than the aforementioned price. The Galaxy A30 was launched in India so its improved variant is also expected to be available in the country.

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The tech giant is one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world. It has a global reach that caters to every category and price range of smartphone ranging from unique foldable phones to budget devices. The new addition to the A series is welcomed entry as more options on the lower bracket always gives more choice to prospective buyers. More information should be available in the arriving weeks and updates will follow suit.

July 2, 2019
Official Teaser Reveals Full Specs Of The Mid Range Lenovo Z6

In order to cater to a variety of consumers, smartphone makers tend to launch two or more variants of the same handset as observed with the Galaxy S10 lineup and the Redmi K20 duo. Similar is the case with the Chinese OEM, Lenovo, which had already launched its high-end Z6 Pro and will soon announce a watered-down variant of the same.

The upcoming smartphone will be called the Lenovo Z6 and it is set to launch on the 4th of July. Ahead of the official unveiling, a senior Lenovo executive has shared a poster of the smartphone, which has only left its price to the imagination.

According to the source, the Lenovo Z6 has an appealing design with a narrow bezel display on the front and a glass or gloss plastic back with a gradient colour. It sports a 6.39 inch OLED display that has an impressive 93.1 percent screen to body ratio and a small water drop notch up top. Besides the screen also house an in display fingerprint sensor which is slowly becoming the industry standard.

For photography, the Lenovo Z6 features a 16 MP camera on the front which is housed in a waterdrop notch and a triple camera setup on the back. The rear camera setup consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 24 MP sensor, an 8 MP sensor and a 5 MP sensor along with an LED flash.

Under the hood, the Lenovo Z6 features a Snapdragon 730 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU and the Adreon 618 GPU. The smartphone is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery which supports 15 W fast charging. The smartphone runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which is skinned with ZUI.

In terms of memory and storage, it has 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB UFS 2.1 ROM which is further expandable upto 512 GB. Noteworthy, the teaser boasts that the device also incorporates the ThinkPad Roll Cage. For users who do not know, ThinkPad is a lineup of business grade laptops manufactured by the company which are renowned for their durability and longevity.

All in all, the Lenovo Z6 is a feature loaded smartphone with an elegant design. If the company is able to maintain the aggressive pricing which has been observed with it the last couple of offers, it holds the potential to become one of the best selling devices in its segment.

Amidst fierce competition from other Chinese OEMs including, Xiaomi and Oppo, Lenovo has been on a recess in India. However, if the company brings aggressively priced devices like Z6 to the country, it will definitely see an upward trend in demand.

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What are your thoughts on the upcoming mid-ranger from Lenovo? Let us know in the comments section below.

July 2, 2019
Airtel Joins Hands With Tata To Survive The Jio Storm

The introduction of the Reliance Group’s Jio network has brought substantial changes in the Indian telecom industry. It is a common occurrence in businesses to have acquisitions and mergers taking place for mutual benefit between two or more parties. The added edge of two companies working together helps provide an advantage to both parties and increases economical prospects, such as the Airtel and Tata merger.

According to a new report, Tata Teleservices’ Consumer Mobile services have now officially been integrated into Bharti Airtel. The news of the completion of the merger arrived after a joint statement issued by both the companies.

The aforementioned companies have seen their fair share of business troubles ever since the debut of the highly competitive Jio network. Reliance Group’s critically acclaimed network had brought data packages and call rates to an all-time low. Noteworthy, India currently holds the title of consuming the highest amount of mobile data per head, which is somewhat due to the Jio revolution. This seemingly undercut every one of the prevailing competitors such as Airtel, Vodafone and Idea. Furthermore, the move caused massive losses to other telecom service providers and forced many to slash rates or start a joint venture, such as the Idea India and Vodafone merger.

As of July 1st 2019, the arrangement regarding the merger of the Consumer Mobile Businesses of Tata Teleservices and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) into Bharti Airtel and Bharti Hexacom are now in effect. In accordance with the merger, Airtel will absorb the Tata Telecom services operations in 19 telecom circles. It has also agreed to take all the customers, assets, spectrum, and agreed liabilities of the Consumer Mobile Business from Tata.

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The merger will boost Airtel’s spectrum pool with a significant addition of 178.5MHz spectrum in 1800, 2100 and 850 MHz bands. These are used in 4G and translate to better overall connectivity, spread and penetration of the network. This is a welcomed move as existing Airtel and even Tata customers will largely benefit from the business merger. It is yet to see how performance is affected in real-world practice but positive results are expected all across the board.

July 1, 2019
The Nokia Ion Prototype Is The Bitesized Android That Company Should Have Made

The smartphone market is currently dominated by two mobile operating systems which include Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS. About a decade ago the conditions were not the same as they are now. There used to Nokia which single-handedly dominated the mobile phone market with its S40 and Symbian phones.

However, with passing time and shift in consumer trends, the two mobile operating systems developed by Nokia vanished. Encountering fierce competition, the company did not reveal its first Android smartphone, the Nokia X till 2014. Though it had other prototype smartphones in development which unfortunately never saw the light of the day.

One such device is the ultra-compact Nokia Ion Mini prototype, which is currently listed for auction on eBay. The device has a distinctive design with plastic and aluminium build. Even when placed next to the iPhone 5S from 2014, the Nokia Ion Mini seems like a puny toy.

Even though the listing does not reveal the screen size of the Nokia Ion Mini, it does state the display has a wvga resolution of 480 x 800. Still, it can be assumed that the display on the device would approximately measure 3 inch.

Under the hood, the Nokia Ion Mini packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 which is clocked at 1.2 GHz. The listing states that the smartphone runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean which was unveiled in the year 2013. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G. Also, according to the listing, the device is carrier unlocked so users from around the globe can use it, in case they intend to do so.

As previously mentioned, the Nokia Ion Mini prototype with an appealing design is listed on eBay UK at a price of US $ 1,999. Though the price is very steep and it is much more than the device would have originally intended for. Taking into consideration it is a rare device, this is mfore of a collectors item than a device that the conventional user would use on a day to day basis. For reference, the futuristic Galaxy Fold which is expected to be made commercially available next month is priced for US$ 1980.

It won’t be fair to say that this charming and ultra pocketable Nokia Ion Mini could have taken down Samsung’s behemoth army of varied smartphones by itself. Though it could have generated its own following amongst consumers that intend to buy a compact handset.

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Nonetheless, this tiny Android smartphone will definitely go down the books of history for Nokia and cult followers of Nokia who are willing to pay any price for such a unique item.

July 1, 2019