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Selfie Centric Redmi Y3 With 32 MP Front Camera Launched In India
In an event held in New Delhi, Redmi has launched two budget oriented smartphones which include the Redmi Y3 and the Redmi 7. The former is the successor to the Redmi Y2 while the latter is the successor to the Redmi 6. Like its predecessors, the Redmi Y3 has a focus on photography, however, the newly launched device has an all new design. This article mainly talks about the Y3, click here to see more details of the Redmi 7.

Redmi Y3 Specifications and Design

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As previously mentioned, the Redmi Y3 has an all new design with a large screen display on the front and an attractive Aura Prism panel on the rear. The smartphone measures 158.5 x 76.43 x 8.47 mm and it tips the scale at 180 grams. It features a 2.5d 6.26 inch display that has a resolution of 1520 x 720 px. The display panel has a 19:9 aspect ratio and is covered with Corning Gorilla 5 to safeguard it against scratches and accidental drops.

Like the Note 7 and Note 7 Pro, the Redmi Y3 also has a dot notch on the top of the display which houses the smartphone’s key highlighting feature, the 32 MP selfie camera. In a segment first, the device also supports EIS (Electronic Image Stabilisation) which helps in capturing better handheld shots. The front camera also supports Auto HDR and AI portrait mode which can artificially beautify selfies. Another new feature that the Y3 introduces is a ‘Palm shutter’ which as the name suggests can be used as a trigger to control the camera shutter.

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The rear of the Redmi Y3 has an elegant multicoloured panel which houses the company branding, fingerprint sensor the dual rear-facing cameras. Like the Redmi Note 7, its rear camera setup is comprised of the 12 MP sensor, 2 MP sensor and a dual LED flash which can also capture 1080p videos at 60 fps.

Under the hood, the Redmi Y3 packs the Snapdragon 632 SoC which consists of the Adreno 506 GPU and Kryo 250 Octa Core CPU. The smartphone is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery and runs on MIUI 10 which is based on Android 9 Pie. Notably, it also has the hydrophobic P2i nano coating which will allow the device to survive accidental liquid spillage or unexpected drizzles.

Connectivity options on the Redmi Y3 include Dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 3.5 mm audio jack and bottom mounted Micro USB port. Like the Redmi Note 6 Pro, the Micro USB port on the device is anti rust treated which prevents it against corrosion mostly faced by consumers residing in coastal areas. It also has an IR blaster on top which can be used to wirelessly control appliances.

Redmi Y3 Price, Colours, Storage, Availability

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The Redmi Y3 is available in three colour options which include Prime Black, Bold Red and Elegant Blue. It is offered in two storage variants for which the price is as follows:
- 3 GB + 32 GB- Rs 9,999
- 4 GB + 64 GB- Rs 11,999
In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 256 GB via the dedicated microSD card slot. The Redmi Y3 will be available for purchase online via Amazon.in, Mi India online store and MI offline stores. It will be available for purchase on the 30th of April

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April 24, 2019
Intel Announces New Laptop Processors, Capable Of Hitting 5GHz Clock Speeds

Intel’s mobile processors are widely regarded as some of the best processors in terms of power consumption and clock speeds. On April 23, Intel Announced its latest lineup of mobile CPUs with a host of new features, including the support of 5GHz clock frequency. Previously, such a clock speed was unattainable in mobile devices, such as laptops.

Intel Gen-H Series Features and Specifications

Intel’s new Gen H-series claim to provide faster operating speeds and improved connectivity support than its predecessors. Compared to the 15W power draw of the previous processors, the Gen H-series processors have a wattage label of 45W. Moreover, the processor lineup is unlocked, implying that the CPUs can be overclocked to even higher speeds. The primary target of the Intel Gen-H processor chips would be gamers and content creators.

The new CPUs from Intel are fabricated using a 14nm process, and the top variant in the lineup, which is the Core i9-9980HK features 8 cores and 16 threads. The processor has 16MB of cache memory and has support for Wi-Fi 6 networking. Intel claims that the new processors can top speeds of 2.4 Gbps. Additionally, the new lineup provides 54% faster 4K video editing and 56% improved gameplay performance, the company says. To top it all off, Intel has announced that the new series of processors will be incorporated in newer ASUS, Dell, HP, Razer, MSI and Lenovo laptops with immediate effect.

Also Read: OnePlus Announces The Launch Date Of The Upcoming OnePlus 7 And 7 Pro

Alongside, Intel also brought its new 9th Gen chips to light, which are specifically designed for desktops. The 9th series expansion covers over 25 Intel CPU variants, which includes the latest Celeron and Pentium Gold models. Moreover, the company is also expected to release a new processor lineup based on a smaller fabrication process in 2019, which will probably include 10nm chips.

April 24, 2019
OnePlus Announces The Launch Date Of The Upcoming OnePlus 7 And 7 Pro

OnePlus, since its inception in the year 2013 has become a well-known smartphone OEM all over the world. Its last device, the OnePlus 6T received positive reviews for its affordability compared to similarly specced handsets. Now, after much leaks and speculations, the company has announced the launch date of its upcoming smartphones, reported to be the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. It will release the two new handsets next month.

OnePlus 7, 7 Pro Launch Date

The upcoming smartphones from the company will be announced on the 14th of May. Notably, it will the first time a global and Indian launch by the company coincides on the same day. The OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro will be launched at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru on the aforementioned date. The entry tickets to the event will be available on the company’s official website starting at 10 am on the 25th of April.

OnePlus 7, 7 Pro

OnePlus 7 Pro

As mentioned above, OnePlus is expected to launch two new devices at the event. While the regular variant and the successor to the OnePlus 6T will be called the OnePlus 7, another variant with slightly bumped up specifications and possible support for 5G will be called the OnePlus 7 Pro. Apart from a few differences, key features of both the smartphones are expected to be similar. The leaks claim the former will have a 6.4-inch display while the latter is reported to sport a 6.67-inch display. While the regular variant will use a waterdrop notch, the Pro variant will employ a pop-up camera to house the front-facing snapper to maximise the screen real estate. Like the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Huawei P30 Pro, the Pro version will have a display that tapers towards the edges. Like their predecessor, the handsets will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

OnePlus 6T

Sources claim both the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the former will have a 48 MP sensor, combined with 5 MP sensor; The latter will feature a 48 MP main sensor, combined with a 16 MP telephoto and an 8 MP sensor. Both devices will have a 16 MP selfie camera. In terms of memory and storage, the handsets may feature up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy View 2 With 18 Inch Display And Android OS Surfaces Online

The previous leak further claims the OnePlus 7 will be powered by a 3700 mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. The 7 Pro, on the other hand, will be fueled by a 4000 mAh cell with support for 30W Warp charge. Unfortunately, the pricing of the smartphones isn’t confirmed yet, but it speculated they will be priced significantly higher than their predecessor.

April 23, 2019
Lenovo Launches The Z6 Pro Flagship Smartphone With Quad Rear Cameras
After much speculations and leaks, Lenovo has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Z6 Pro. The device was launched at an event in the company’s home country of China. It is the successor to the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT launched last year. The latest device boasts of modern design and top tier specifications, combined with a lucrative price tag. It is also one of the first smartphones in the world to support 5G networks, the upcoming standard in mobile technology.

Lenovo Z6 Pro

The Lenovo Z6 Pro is the company’s first flagship smartphone of the year. It has a glass design on the front and back with an attractive gradient rear panel. The handset has a 6.39 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and support for HDR10 standard of video technology. To maximise the screen real estate, it has a waterdrop notch on top of the display. For biometrics and security, the Z6 Pro has the sixth generation optical in display fingerprint scanner and support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Lenovo Z6 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. For efficiently cooling the internals of the smartphone, the company has employed an advanced liquid cooling system. In terms of optics, the device has a quad rear camera setup comprising of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor; combined with an f/1.9 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra-wide sensor; an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. For selfies, a 32 MP selfie camera is housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. The Z6 Pro will be available in the following storage variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 512GB ROM
The Lenovo Z6 Pro is powered by a 4000 mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging. It runs on the company’s current ZUI 11 on top of latest Android 9 Pie and supports Dolby audio to ensure better sound output from the smartphone. The device is available in two colours, namely Red and Blue

Pricing and Availability

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The Lenovo Z6 Pro will be available in the Chinese market initially, with global availability expected to be announced soon. Pricing of the smartphone starts from CNY 2899 (Rs. 30,000) for the variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The version with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard memory has been priced at CNY 2999 (Rs. 31,100). For the variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, the pricing will be CNY 3799 (Rs. 39,400). The top end model, with 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage, will cost CNY 4999 (Rs. 51,900).
April 23, 2019
Realme 3 Pro Launched In India With Snapdragon 710 SoC
Realme at an event in New Delhi on April 22 has launched the Realme 3 Pro smartphone. The device is the successor of the Realme 2 Pro which was launched last year. It boasts of upgrades in the performance and optics of the handset over its predecessor. The smartphone was launched alongside the Realme C2 in the country.

Design & Features

The Realme 3 Pro is the latest entrant in the company’s flagship lineup. The smartphone has a polycarbonate body with a 3D gradient design at the back and minimal bezels on the front. It has a 6.3 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. To ensure maximum screen real estate on the handset, a waterdrop notch housing the front camera and the earpiece is placed on the top of the display. For biometrics and security, it has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the Realme 3 Pro is kitted with the Snapdragon 710 SoC which is manufactured using 10nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 616 GPU. For optics, the smartphone features dual-rear cameras consisting of an f/1.7 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor combined with a 5 MP depth sensor. Notably, an ultra HD mode on the device is capable of capturing images up to 64 MP in resolution. For selfies, there is an f/2.0 aperture equipped 25 MP sensor housed in the waterdrop notch on top of the display. As far as memory and storage are concerned, the Realme 3 Pro will be available in the following variants:
- 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
The Realme 3 Pro will be powered by a 4045 mAh battery with support for Oppo’s VOOC 3.0 20W fast charging. The smartphone has a dedicated microSD storage of support up to 512GB. It runs on the latest ColorOS 6 based on top of the current Android 9 Pie. According to the company, the device will be splashproof/dustproof as it has a P2i coating on it and will support the Camera2 API. It also will have an unlocked bootloader out of the box to allow more customisation of the smartphone. The Realme 3 Pro will be available in three colours, namely Nitro Blue, Lightning Purple and Carbon Grey.

Pricing & Availability

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The Realme 3 Pro will start at Rs 13,999 for the base variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of Internal Storage. The top end variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage is priced at Rs 16,999. The smartphone will be available in select stores offline and online exclusively on Flipkart and will go on sale starting April 29.
April 22, 2019
Budget Oriented Realme C2 With 4,000 mAh Battery Launched
At an event held in New Delhi, Realme Mobiles unveiled two Android smartphones which include the Realme C2 and the Realme 3 Pro. As the name suggests, the Realme C2 is the successor to the Realme C1 while the Realme 3 Pro is the successor to the Realme 2 Pro.

Realme C2 Design and Specifications

The Realme C2 has an elegant design with a water drop notch display on the front and polycarbonate rear shell. The smartphone sports a 6.1 inch display that has an HD+ resolution. The rear of the smartphone houses the Realme branding and dual camera setup which consists of a 13 MP sensor, a 2 MP sensor and an LED flash. It also has a front-facing camera housed in the waterdrop notch display which has a resolution of 5 MP with support for AI enhancement.

The Realme C2 is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery and runs on Color OS 6.0 which based on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. Under the hood, it features the 12 nm based Helio P22 chipset which is comprised of an Octa Core CPU. Connectivity options on the Smartphone include Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, dual 4G VoLTE, 3.5 mm audio jack and a bottom mounted micro USB port for charging and data syncing.

Realme C2 Price, Storage, Colour Options and Availability

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The Realme C2 is offered in two colour options which are Diamond Blue and Diamond Black. In terms of memory and storage it is available in two storage variants for which the price is as follows:
- 2 GB + 16 GB = Rs 5,999
- 3 GB + 32 GB = Rs 7,999
In addition to the inbuilt storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 256 GB via the dedicated SD card slot. The smartphone will be sold online via Flipkart.com, Realme.com and select offline stores. The first sale of the Realme C2 will be held on the 15th of May, 2019.
April 22, 2019
Asus Zenfone Live L2 Budget Smartphone Launched
Asus has added a new smartphone to its widely popular Zenfone lineup. Dubbed the Zenfone Live L2, it is an entry level device and the successor to the company’s Zenfone Live L1 which was launched last year. The new handset features a modern design with humble specifications. It was quietly listed on the company’s website without any formal announcement earlier today.

Zenfone Live L2

The Asus Zenfone Live L2 measures 147.26 x 71.77 x 8.15mm and weighs 140g. It features a polycarbonate body with a glossy back panel. The smartphone has a 5.5-inch display with an HD resolution and a screen-to-body ratio of 82.3 percent. The aspect ratio of the device is 18:9 while the maximum brightness stands at 400 nits. As the handset is a budget device, it lacks a physical fingerprint sensor and instead relies on the company’s face unlock technology to unlock the smartphone.

Under the hood, the Zenfone Live L2 is offered in two separate processors depending upon the region it is bought in. The choice of SoCs is limited to the Snapdragon 425 or a Snapdragon 430. While the former is comprised of a Quad-core CPU and the Adreno 308 GPU; the latter has an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 505 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 13 MP sensor. For selfies, there is an f/2.4 aperture equipped 5 MP front-facing camera. In terms of memory and storage, the Zenfone Live L2 is available in the following variants.
- 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM
- 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM
Also read: Nubia Red Magic 3 Gaming Smartphone To Launch In China On 28th Of April

The Zenfone Live L2 is powered by a 3000 mAh battery which can be replenished using the bottom mounted micro USB port. The smartphone runs on the ZenUI 5 on top of Android 8 Oreo. It will be available in two colour variants, namely Rocket Red and Cosmic Blue. Unfortunately, while the company has listed the handset on its official website, it has not revealed any information regarding the pricing and availability of the smartphone.
April 18, 2019
Nubia Red Magic 3 Gaming Smartphone To Launch In China On 28th Of April

Nubia, a subsidiary of telecommunications giant ZTE is expected to launch its next gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 3 for a while now. The handset is reported to pack top tier specifications with some industry-first technologies. In a post by a senior executive at the company, it has been revealed the device will launch in China on the 28th of April.

Nubia Red Magic 3

Nubia Red Magic Mars

The upcoming Nubia Red Magic 3 smartphone will be the company’s flagship offering. It is expected to feature a similar design to its predecessor, the Red Magic Mars. Leaks specifications of the device suggest a 6.4-inch display with a high refresh rate. The company suggests the handset will have the highest refresh rate ever seen on a smartphone. As the highest recorded number for a device is 120Hz as seen on the Razer Phone/ Razer Phone 2, the Red Magic 3 may also sport a similar refresh rate display. Unfortunately, the high refresh rate insinuates the handset will utilise an LCD display, as the current OLED display technology is limited to a refresh rate of 90 Hz, as seen in the Asus ROG Phone. For biometrics and security, the smartphone may have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

Nubia has confirmed the Red Magic 3 will run on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC. The chipset consists of an octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU for graphics. To make sure the smartphone remains cool while playing games, the device will be equipped with air and liquid cooling technology, the likes of which the company claims have never been seen before. In terms of optics, the handset is expected to feature a dual rear camera setup, details of which are unknown at the moment. For memory and storage, the Red Magic 3 will feature up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

In regards to the battery capacity, Nubia has also hinted the Red Magic 3 will have a 5000 mAh cell, which will be the largest ever on a gaming smartphone. Along with the massive battery capacity, the smartphone will also support 30W fast charging. To appeal to gamers, the device will also have a 4D vibration motor, which is expected to provide haptic feedback while playing games.

Pricing & Availability

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The Nubia Red Magic 3 gaming smartphone will be unveiled at an event in Beijing, China on the 28th of April as mentioned above. It was also announced earlier that the smartphone, along with the Nubia Alpha smartwatch and Nubia Pods wireless earphones will launch in India in the month of May. Pricing of the Nubia Red Magic is expected to be around Rs. 40,000 in India.

April 18, 2019
Microsoft Launches Surface Hub 2S With 50 Inch Display

Microsoft is mostly known for its software products which mainly include Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office suite. However, in the last few years, it has launched a variety of innovative hardware products under the Surface lineup which includes laptops, tablets, headphones, AIO (All In One) computers. One distinctive product from the lineup was the Surface Hub which is a collaborative computing device for modern offices. In simple words, it is a large screen device running Windows OS which intends to improve productivity in a workspace. In an event held on the 17th of April, Microsoft launched its successor which carries the Surface Hub 2s moniker. The newly launched device is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, both in terms of design and specifications.

Microsoft Surface Hub 2s Design And Features

In terms of design, the Microsoft Surface Hub 2s is reminiscent of a large screen TV mounted on a steel tubing frame with castor wheels. It measures 1097 x 741 x 76 mm and tips the scale at 28 kg. The device features a 50 inch 4K IPS LCD display that has a 3:2 aspect ratio and an anti-glare coating. In contrast, the original Surface Hub had a 55-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The newly launched device is kitted with an 8th Generation Intel Core i5 Quad Core processor. In terms of memory and storage, it has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of SSD.

The Microsoft Surface Hub 2s ships with the Surface Hub 2 Pen which can be used as a stylus to write on the display and control several functions of the device. It also has a detachable Hub 2 camera which apparently can be used for video conferencing in a workspace. Input-Output ports on the device include USB A port, Mini Display Out, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI Out and 4 x USB C ports. In terms of connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.1 and maracas display technology.

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The Microsoft Surface Hub 2s smart whiteboard is priced at US $ 8,999 (Rs 6,26,000) and it will start shipping in the month of June this year.

April 18, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A60 With Punch Hole Display Launched In China
Korean smartphone giant, Samsung is adding new devices to the Galaxy A lineup like an uncontrollable flood. The company without any prior indication has launched the Galaxy A60 smartphone in China. The key highlighting feature of the newly launched handset is a punch hole display that houses the selfie camera. As the name suggests, the Galaxy A60 is placed between the Galaxy A50 and the Galaxy A70.

Samsung Galaxy A60 Looks And Features

The Samsung Galaxy A60 has an attractive design with front glass and rear plastic construction. On the front of the smartphone sits a 6.3 inch LCD display which is surrounded by minimal bezels on all sides. The thin bezels provide the device with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 91.8 percent. As previously mentioned, it has a punch hole in the display which houses a 32 MP selfie camera.

The rear of the Samsung Galaxy A60 has a 3D glasstic design which is staple to Galaxy A lineup. The rear panel of the smartphone houses the Samsung branding, fingerprint scanner and triple camera setup. The rear camera setup consists of a 32 MP primary sensor, 8 MP ultra wide sensor, TOF (Time Of Flight) Sensor and a LED flash. It runs on the Samsung OneUI which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A60 features the Snapdragon 675 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Adreno 612 GPU. The handset is powered by a 3500 mAh battery which supports 25w fast charging. Connectivity options on the smartphone include Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, 4g VoLTE, USB Type-C and NFC.

Samsung Galaxy A60 Price, Colours & Storage Variants

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The Samsung Galaxy A60 is available in three colour options which include Pink, Indigo and Sky Blue. The smartphone is available in the following storage variants:
- 6 GB + 64 GB
- 6 GB + 128 GB
The price of the top end variant is CNY 1,999 (Rs 20,700) while the price for the base variant is currently unavailable.
April 17, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A70 With A Massive Display Launched In India

Samsung is on a roll, with the Korean company expanding its Galaxy A lineup. The company unveiled the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 in February. Amidst positive reviews, Samsung’s new devices were looking to create a dent in the entry-to-mid level smartphone segment. The company has now expanded its lineup by launching the Galaxy A70 in India. The device features a slew of innovative features and a modern design.

Galaxy A70

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is the elder sibling to the Galaxy A50. It features a similar design to the latter with a ‘3D Glasstic’ gradient at the back. The front of the handset is dominated by a massive 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display that has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px. The device has ultra-narrow bezels all around the display and an Infinity-U style notch on the top. For biometrics and security, the smartphone features an in-display fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock technology.

The Samsung Galaxy A70 runs on the 11nm Snapdragon 675 SoC which is also featured on the Redmi Note 7 Pro. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 612 GPU for graphics. For optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 32MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture; combined with an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor. For selfies, it has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 32MP camera which is housed in the Infinity-U notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the device will be available with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Galaxy A70 is powered by a large 4500 mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging via the bottom mounted USB Type-C port. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for memory expansion up to 512GB. The smartphone runs on Samsung’s OneUI which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. It is offered in three colours, namely Black, Blue and White.

Pricing & Availability

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The Galaxy A70 has been launched in India at a price of Rs. 28,990. The smartphone will be available for pre-bookings between April 20 and April 30. It will be sold via major offline stores and online via Flipkart, Samsung’s online store. Initial buyers will also get an option to buy the Samsung U Flex wireless earphones at a discounted price of Rs 999 down from Rs. 3,799.

April 17, 2019
Honor 20i Launched With 32MP Front Camera And Triple Rear Cameras
The Chinese technology company, Honor launched the Honor 10 in the year 2018, which included premium specifications at a budget aggressive price. The company has now launched the first device in the upcoming Honor 20 lineup, which is the Honor 20i. The newly launched device is the base variant in the Honor 20 series, which will be comparatively affordable than its alleged elder siblings, the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro. The latter smartphones will be unveiled on the 21st of May in London.

The Honor 20i features a 6.21 inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The screen has a pixel density of 415 ppi. The device has a U-shaped notch up top, which houses a 32MP (f/2.0) camera for selfies. A narrow chin is clearly visible in the front panel of the smartphone. Moreover, the Honor 20i sports a triple rear camera module, which consists of a 24MP (f/1.8) primary camera, a second 8MP ultra-wide camera sensor and a third 2MP depth sensor.

Under the hood, the smartphone packs a Kirin 710 Octa-core chipset, which is developed by Huawei Technologies. It is fabricated using a 12nm process, and comprises of four cores operating at 2.2 GHz and the rest of the cores clocking at 1.7 GHz. In addition, the Honor 20i will is available in four variants: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB and a 6GB+256GB variant. Expansion up to 512GB is supported via the hybrid microSD card slot.

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Additional features include Bluetooth v4.2, dual-band Wi-Fi Support and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone packs a 3,400 mAh battery, which can be charged via the micro USB port. It runs on the Android 9.0 Pie, with Huawei’s custom EMUI on top. The smartphone weighs in at 164 grams and has a thickness of 7.95mm. Moreover, it is available in three colour options, Gradient Blue, Gradient Red, and Magic Night Black.

The prices of the different variants are mentioned below:
- 6GB+64GB: CNY 1599 (~INR 16,600)
- 4GB+128GB: CNY 1599 (~INR 16,600)
- 6GB+128GB: CNY 1899 (~INR 19,700)
- 6GB+256GB: CNY 2199 (~INR 22,800)
April 17, 2019
Microsoft Announces The All Digital Xbox One S

Microsoft in a blog post has announced the newest member of the Xbox lineup of gaming console. Dubbed the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, it is the long rumoured diskless variant of the regular Xbox One S. With no disk drive in the console, users would only be able to obtain the game licenses digitally. Because of the removed component, the company has been able to reduce the price of the gaming console by a considerable margin.

Xbox One S All Digital

The new Xbox One S All-Digital Edition as mentioned above will be the regular Xbox One S not featuring a disk drive. This insinuates all the basic specifications of the regular version will remain intact. So, one could expect the regular’s 4K streaming, Spatial Audio and HDR Support on board. With the All-Digital version, Microsoft is bundling three games, namely Minecraft, Forza Horizon 3 and Sea of Thieves with the console. An additional 1TB Hard Drive is available on the Xbox One S.

To facilitate the purchase of digital gaming titles on the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, Microsoft is also promoting its Xbox Game Pass. It is a subscription service by the company which lets users play over a hundred gaming titles. A disadvantage of an all-digital version of the gaming console has over its regular variant is the missing Blueray support because of the lack of a physical disk drive.

Pricing & Availability

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Microsoft has launched the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition in the US for the price of US$ 249 (Rs. 17,300) and it is available to pre-order starting today. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t announced when the gaming console will make its way to the Indian market, however, it is unlikely to launch in India. The reason for that is cited for the abundance of the stocks of regular variant of the Xbox One S. Additionally, all digital game titles are still not as popular as physical ones in the country.

April 17, 2019
Honor 20, 20 Pro Flagship Smartphones To Launch On The 21st Of May
Honor, a subsidiary of telecommunications giant Huawei launched its flagship smartphone, the Honor 10 last year. The device offered top tier specifications at a more affordable price than the competition. In a fresh invite sent by the company, it has teased the launch of the successor of the aforementioned handset. Honor has confirmed through the invite that multiple variants of the smartphone will be launched, allegedly the Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro. The devices will be launched in London, the UK on the 21st of May.

Honor 20 / 20 Pro

The Honor 20 and the Honor 20 Pro will be the newest flagship smartphones by the company. They are expected to have a similar design language as its predecessor, complete with glass on the front and back with a metal chassis. While key details of the former aren’t known, the latter was leaked in detail earlier. The leak reveals the Honor 20 Pro will have a 6.1 inch OLED display with a FullHD+ resolution. To keep the screen to body ratio as high as possible, the devices may feature a waterdrop notch on the top of the display. For biometrics and security, the handset will have an in-display fingerprint sensor with support for face unlock technology.

As the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro will be the company’s flagship offerings, they are expected to be kitted with the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC. The chipset has an Octa-core CPU and Mali G76 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphones are expected to have a triple rear camera setup. It will consist of a 48MP sensor, combined with a 20MP ultra-wide angle sensor and an 8MP telephoto sensor. For selfies, the devices will have a 32MP camera housed in the notch on the top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, while the details about the Honor 20 aren’t known yet, the Honor 20 Pro is expected to be available in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro will be powered by a 3650mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging. For enhanced gaming and CPU performance, the smartphones will support the company’s CPU/GPU Turbo technology.

Pricing & Availability

Honor View 20

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While the pricing of the less feature-rich Honor 20 isn’t known; The latest leak of the Honor 20 Pro claims it will start at CNY 2999 (Rs. 31,000) for the version with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB onboard memory will cost CNY 3399 (Rs. 35,200). Top end variant of the device with 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage will retail at CNY 3799 (Rs. 39,400). As mentioned above, Honor will launch the smartphones on the 21st of May in Europe. It is expected to make its way into the Indian market soon after the announcement
April 15, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Goes On Sale In India

Samsung has launched its latest smartphone, the Galaxy A2 Core in India. The device is the newest entrant in the company’s Android Go lineup after the J2 Core which was launched a while ago. Handsets under the Android Go initiative generally feature humble specifications, usually around 1GB of RAM and run an optimised version of Android which is certified to work smoothly for a longer period of time.

Galaxy A2 Core

The Samsung Galaxy A2 Core is the most affordable smartphone in the company’s current lineup. It features a polycarbonate body which isn’t surprising to see in a smartphone in this price range. The handset has a 5 inch TFT display with a resolution of 960 x 540 px. As it is a budget device, there are significant bezels around the display. There is no physical fingerprint scanner present on the smartphone. It instead relies on conventional methods to unlock the smartphone, like pattern lock, numerical pins and passwords.

Under the hood, the Galaxy A2 Core runs on the 14nm Exynos 7870 SoC. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and Mali T830 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has an f/1.9 aperture equipped 5 MP rear camera with an LED flash and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP front-facing snapper. For memory and storage, the smartphone will be available with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The device also supports memory expansion via microSD cards of up to 256GB.

The Galaxy A2 Core is powered by a 2600 mAh battery. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone has support for 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 LE and GPS. Contrary to previous reports, the device runs on the latest Android 9 Pie Go edition.

Price & Availability

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The Galaxy A2 Core will be available for sale starting today from select offline stores. The smartphone has been priced at Rs. 5290 and will be available in two colours, Blue and Grey.

April 15, 2019