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  • Apple iPad Pro Up For Pre-Order In India

    Apple iPad Pro Up For Pre-Order In India

    The iPad Pro 11 inch and iPad Pro 12.9 inch with an edge-to-edge display was launched last month in the US. And now the devices are available for pre-order in India. The new devices are significantly more powerful than the previous generation and now have Face ID support like the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

    Click here to pre-order the iPad Pro

    Design & Specifications

    The new iPad Pro has thin bezels on all four sides & is available in two screen sizes which are 11-inch and 12.9-inch. Both the variants have similar specifications except for a few differences. The iPad Pro has a LED-backlit display with a pixel density of 265  ppi. Its displays have a scratch resistant glass and an oleophobic coating which reduces the number of fingerprint smudges left behind after using it. The iPad Pro runs on iOS 12.1 and has the 7 nm A12X Bionic chipset. The chipset is integrated with an Octa-Core CPU and 7 Core GPU. In terms of memory, the larger 12.1-inch variant has 6 GB of RAM while the 11-inch variant gets 4 GB of RAM. With the new iPad Pro, Apple has also bumped up the storage capacities.

    The new device is available in 4 storage capacities which are as follows:

    • 64 GB
    • 256 GB
    • 512 GB
    • 1 TB

    For photography, the iPad Pro has an f/1.8 aperture equipped 12 MP rear sensor & an f/2.2 aperture equipped front-facing cameras. The tablet can shoot 2160p videos at 60fps with the rear camera while the front camera can shoot 1080p videos @ 30fps. The iPad Pro also has a Quad LED dual-tone flash for the rear camera. The 12.9-inch variant has a 36 Wh battery while the 11-inch variant has a smaller 29 Wh battery.

    In terms of connectivity, the iPad Pro has 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a Type-C USB port for charging and data transfer. The device is available in Wi-FI and Wi-Fi + Cellular options. The tablet also has a host of sensors which are Face ID, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer and a proximity sensor.

    Accessories

    With the iPad Pro, Apple also introduced a folio style detachable smart keyboard for it. The keyboard magnetically attaches to the tablet and can be set to two different viewing angles. It is sold separately as an accessory for the iPad Pro & it definitely boosts productivity on the powerful device. The tablet with the smart keyboard is pretty capable of replacing your everyday laptop. Additionally, it offers support for a wide variety of applications which range from casual games to professional video editing software like Luma Fusion.

    Apple pencil is an accessory that opens a whole new world of possibilities with the iPad Pro. It is developed for design professionals who are on the go and want a portable workstation. The Apple pencil charges wirelessly from the iPad Pro which it connects to magnetically. To change tools, the user can double-tap on the side of the pencil.

    The iPad has always been a class-leading product and with the new keyboard attachment and a more powerful processor, it also intends to challenge the ultrabook segment.

    Price, Colors & Availability

    Click here to pre-order the iPad Pro

    The iPad Pro is available in two colors which are Silver & Space Gray. The device is up for pre-order in India and the deliveries will commence soon. The price for different variants of the device is as follows:

    Variant Apple iPad Pro 11-inch Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch
    Wi-Fi only
    64GB

    Rs. 71,900

    Rs. 89,900
    256GB

    Rs. 85,900

    Rs. 1,03,900
    512GB

    Rs. 1,03,990

    Rs. 1,21,900
    1TB

    Rs. 1,39,900

    Rs. 1,57,900
    Wi-Fi + Cellular
    64GB

    Rs. 85,900

    Rs. 1,03,900
    256GB

    Rs. 99,900

    Rs. 1,17,900
    512GB

    Rs. 1,17,900

    Rs. 1,35,900
    1TB

    Rs. 1,53,900

    Rs. 1,71,900
  • OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Edition To Launch In India

    OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Edition To Launch In India

    OnePlus recently launched their latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6T with an in-display fingerprint sensor and a bigger battery. The smartphone was initially available in two colors which are Midnight Black and Mirror Black. Recently a third colour variant, thunder purple was launched in China and now OnePlus India has shared a teaser of the same on twitter.

    Let There Be Thunder!

    The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple variant was first launched in China and the officials claimed the smartphone will only be exclusively available there. But, to our pleasant surprise, the new variant will soon launch in India as well, according to the latest tweet. The OnePlus India official account on Twitter posted that the Thunder Purple is coming. Which apparently means that the launch of the phone is imminent.

    Price & Availability

    The availability of the Thunder Purple variable is not yet available but the tweet indicates it is about to launch soon. The price of the ThunderPurple is expected to be the same as the already available color variants. The price for different variants of both, Midnight Black and Mirror Black is as follows:

    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – Rs. 37,999
    • 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – Rs 41,999
    • 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – Rs 45,999
    OnePlus 6T Features

    The OnePlus 6T is a remarkable smartphone and is a true flagship killer. The OnePlus 6T is the successor to the OnePlus 6. And like its predecessor, its is laden with features and innovations. Not only the hardware, but even the software of the OnePlus 6T is extremely fluid and highly responsive. The OnePlus 6T runs on the Oxygen OS, which is one of the best custom Android flavours.

    Also Read: Samsung’s New Mid-Range ‘Galaxy M’ Series Leaked

    The OnePlus 6T has a massive edge-to-edge 6.41 inch AMOLED display with a notch up top. It has very thin bezels on all four side. The smartphone has a swift-responding in-display fingerprint sensor which is as cool as it sounds. The alert slider and the power button are placed on the right of the smartphone while the sim tray and volume rockers are on the left. The back panel houses the dual cameras and an LED flash. The device has a 3700 mAh battery with Dash charging support. You can read all about the OnePlus 6T here or watch our video below:

     

  • Honor Magic 2 Launched With Sliding Cameras

    Honor Magic 2 Launched With Sliding Cameras

    Honor, a sub-brand of the Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched their highly awaited Honor Magic 2 smartphone in China. The Honor Magic 2 has a sliding camera mechanism that hides the triple front cameras and the sensors, making the display almost bezel-less. The sliding mechanism is similar to the recently launched 5G Mi Mix 3. The phone is feature packed with a triple rear camera setup, in-display fingerprint sensor, 3D Face Unlock and more,

    Design

    The Honor Magic 2  measures 157.32 x 75.13 x 8.3 mm and weighs in at 206 grams. The device has a 91.5% screen-to-body ratio and the notch-less front with negligible bezels make the smartphone look remarkable. The speakerphone is integrated into the top bezel of the display. The SIM card slot is on the right while the volume rockers and power button are on the left.

    The triple cameras along with a single LED flash are placed on the top left of the back. The Honor Magic 2’s rear camera setup is divided into two different modules, one being a tall capsule-shaped section which houses two cameras and an LED flash while another circular module for the third camera. The Company branding is placed vertically on the bottom left side of the rear. The smartphone has 3D facial recognition and an in-display fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking it.

    Specifications

    The Honor Magic 2 has a 6.39 inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The rear camera setup has triple 16 MP f/1.8 + 24 MP f/1.8  + 16 MP f/2.2 sensors with LED flash. The Honor Magic 2 also has triple front cameras which use one 16 MP sensor and dual 2 MP sensors. The rear cameras can capture 2160p video @ 30fps while the front cameras shoot 1080p videos @ 30fps along with super slow mo video @ 480fps.

    Perfromance

    The Honor Magic 2 runs on the 2.6 GHz Octa-Core Kirin 980 CPU along with the Mali-G76 GPU. The Kirin 980 is the first 7 nm Android processor which is also present on the latest Huawei Mate 20 Series. The smartphone also has a dual NPU (Neural Processing Unit) which helps in taking better pictures with the help of AI(Artificial Intelligence). The NPU also helps in AI intensive tasks by computing solutions to complicated algorithms faster. In terms of storage, the smartphone is available in three different variants which are as follows:

    • 6 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM
    • 6 GB RAM, 256 GB ROM
    • 8 GB RAM, 256 GB ROM

    The smartphone runs on the Magic UI 2.0 based on the latest Android 9.0 Pie. For connectivity, the device has dual 4G VoLTE support, 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and the USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The smartphone also has a gravity sensor, a distance sensor, and an ambient light sensor. It also has a Virtual Assistant named Yo-Yo like Apple’s Siri and Google assistant.

    The Honor Magic 2 has a 3,500 mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery which supports fast charging. Honor also introduced their latest fast charging technology, Magic charge. It charges the handset at 40 watts, which is twice as fast as OnePlus’s Dash Charge.

    The Honor Magic 2 also has an IPX2 rating for water and dust resistance.

     Price

    The Honor Magic 2 is available in three color options which are Gradient Black, Gradient Red, and Gradient Blue. Prices of the various models are as listed:

    • 6 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM – 3,799 ¥(around Rs. 40,300/-)
    • 6 GB RAM, 256 GB ROM – 4,299 ¥(around Rs. 45,600/-)
    • 8 GB RAM, 256 GB ROM – 4,799 ¥(around Rs. 51,000/-)

    Although the smartphone is currently available only in China, Honor might soon release it in other regions.

  • Apple Launches Upgraded Mac Mini

    Apple Launches Upgraded Mac Mini

    Apple has finally brought an upgrade to its 4-year-old Mac mini. The new Mac mini is made from 100% recyclable aluminium, just like the new MacBook Air. It is available in a space grey finish. Apple claims that the new Mac mini offers 5x better performance than its predecessor with bigger and better specifications. The Mac mini starts at a price of $ 799 and goes up to $ 4,199 for its top variant.

    What’s New

    The upgraded Mac mini has Quad and 6 Core, 8th generation Intel Core Processors. This consists of a 3.63 GHz, Quad Core i3 processor and a 3.0 GHz, 6 Core i5 processor. The device has Turbo Boost up to 4.1 GHz. It has 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and has 128 GB and 256 GB SSD-only storage options. The Mac mini uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU and offers a 60% boost over the previous generation in terms of graphically-intensive tasks.

    The Mac mini has a lot of ports to ensure greater connectivity. It has a 10Gbps capable ethernet port, a full-sized HDMI 2.0 port, 2 USB 3 ports and 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports, along with a 3.5mm audio jack. Additionally, it features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0.

    The device also has the T2 security chip from Apple for added security and encrypting your data. The Mac mini also connects to a MacBook to split the load of your laptop while rendering or running intensive tasks. The device weighs in at 1.3 kg and has 19.7 cm x 3.6 cm x 19.7 cm dimensions. 

    The Mac mini will available starting November 7th, while pre-orders for the device start tomorrow. The base model of the device costs $ 799 compared to the $ 499 base model of the previous generation. No comment about the India launch or price has been made by Apple.

  • Apple Launches The New MacBook Air

    Apple Launches The New MacBook Air

    Apple has launched an upgraded version of the MacBook Air at an event held by the company in New York. The laptop has a 13.3 inch Retina display with a resolution that is four times higher than the previous model. The new MacBook Air is also slimmer and lighter. Most notably, the laptop is made from 100% recycled aluminium, and is Apple’s ‘Greenest laptop ever’.

    The new MacBook Air has a 13.3 inch display with a 2560 x 1600 px resolution. The laptop has a Retina display, making it the cheapest laptop in Apple’s lineup with a Retina display. The display also has thinner bezels, as Apple has made them 50% thinner than before. It also has 48% more colours compared to the previous generation, making the display more colourful.

    The new MacBook Air also has Touch ID built-in. You can use this to unlock the device, access locked documents, notes, system settings and more. Additionally, it features the Apple T2 security chip, to make it more secure. This stores all the data on the SSD automatically, including the Touch ID data, and encrypts it as well. Another addition made by the T2 Chip is that of Siri, who can now be accessed through the MacBook Air.

    For improved usability, the MacBook Air features the butterfly keyboard by Apple. This offers lesser travel and more key stability when compared to traditional keyboards. The keyboard has backlit keys with ambient sensors, helping you type in low-light conditions. The laptop also features a Force Touch Trackpad which performs different tasks based on the pressure applied. The new trackpad is also 20% larger, offering more room for Multi-Touch gestures.

    The MacBook Air runs on the eighth generation i5 processor by Intel and has 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM. The device has storage options of up to 1.5 GB of SSD storage. It runs on the latest macOS Mojave and claims a battery life of up to 12 hours.

    The laptop has two Thunderbolt 3 ports for connectivity and charging, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. In terms of sound, it has 2x more bass than the previous generation, coupled with 25% more volume. Additionally, it has a three-microphone array to capture your voice and an HD camera for video calling.

    The new MacBook Air starts at a price of $ 1,199 in the US. Details about the availability and price in India are yet to be revealed.

     

  • OnePlus 6T Launched In India Starting At Rs 37,999

    OnePlus 6T Launched In India Starting At Rs 37,999

    The OnePlus 6T has been launched in India at an event held by OnePlus in New delhi. The phone is the successor to the OnePlus 6 and has a larger display, which replaces the traditional notch with a water-drop notch, which is less invasive. The fingerprint sensor has also been moved into the display.  Internal specifications mostly remain the same, apart from a few distinct features.

    The device has been  launched at a starting price of Rs 37,999 and will be available starting November 1st on Amazon and the OnePlus website .

    What’s New

    OnePlus has worked hard in the design of the 6T to make sure that they deliver something unique. Apart from changes in the display, the phone is also now better water-sealed thanks to the lack of a headphone jack. Although it does not have an official rating yet, company officials claim that it is close to an IP 67 rating which will protect it from submersion in depths upto 1 metre. The display has Corning Gorilla Glass 6 which offers a high degree of protection, but OnePlus has pre-applied a screen protector to the device to ensure more safety.

    The company has also gotten rid of the 64 GB storage variant due to lesser demand of the same. The RAM configurations of the phone remains the same as the OnePlus 6, with 6 GB and 8 GB options. Rumours about the microSD card slot in the 6T turned out to be false as the device does not have a slot for the same, but has a dual SIM card slot with 4G capability in both.

    The display is a bigger, 6.41 inch Optic AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution and 402 ppi pixel density. The device has a 19:5:9 aspect ratio, owing to the water-drop notch which can also be hidden by accessing settings. The phone has a greater, 86% screen-to-body ratio compared to the 83% on the OnePlus 6.

    What’s Same

    The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC is the same as seen on the OnePlus 6. Despite firing at the same speed, the phone is expected to be faster, thanks to performance and gaming improvements. It has Smart Boost which claims to improve the app cold start speed by 5-20 %.

    The 6T uses the same sensors as its predecessor for its camera. It has a 16 MP + 20 MP dual camera setup at the back. Both the cameras have an f/1.7 aperture. The 6T records 4K 2160p video at 30 or 60fps. There are improvements in the main camera which does boost its performance. These include Nightscape, which make images taken in extreme low-light better by improving the sharpness, quality and the amount of light that in the scene. The main camera also has portrait mode and continuous to get OIS. The front camera has a 16 MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. It can record 1080p video at 30 fps.

    The OnePlus 6T runs Oxygen OS based on Android 9 Pie with a 3,700 mAh battery. This is bigger, compared to the 3,300 mAh battery on the OnePlus 6.

    Price & Availability

    The phone has been launched at a price of Rs 37,999 for its 6 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage variant. The smartphone ships bundled with the OnePlus Type-C Bullets free. Additionally, you can avail Rs 1000 cash back on Citi Bank cards and a Rs 2000 discount on ICICI cards.

    You can also watch our video below:

  • OnePlus 6T Launched With In-Display Finger Print Sensor And A Tiny Notch

    OnePlus 6T Launched With In-Display Finger Print Sensor And A Tiny Notch

    The OnePlus 6T has been launched at an event held by OnePlus in New York. The phone is the successor to the OnePlus 6 and will carry forward the title of the ‘flagship killer’. The OnePlus 6T has  features which set it apart from not only its predecessor but also other similarly priced devices. The new design has a larger display, which replaces the traditional notch with a water-drop notch, which is less invasive. The fingerprint sensor has also been moved into the display. This is the 4th generation in-dispaly fingerprint sensor and is expected to be much faster than the ones seen on the likes of the Vivo Nex. Internal specifications mostly remain the same, apart from a few distinct features.

    What’s New

    OnePlus has worked hard in the design of the 6T to make sure that they deliver something unique. Apart from changes in the display, the phone is also now better water-sealed thanks to the lack of a headphone jack. Although it does not have an official rating yet, company officials claim that it is close to an IP 67 rating which will protect it from submersion in depths upto 1 metre. The display has Corning Gorilla Glass 6 which offers a high degree of protection, but OnePlus has pre-applied a screen protector to the device to ensure more safety.

    The company has also gotten rid of the 64 GB storage variant due to lesser demand of the same. The RAM configurations of the phone remains the same as the OnePlus 6, with 6 GB and 8 GB options. Rumours about the microSD card slot in the 6T turned out to be false as the device does not have a slot for the same, but has a dual SIM card slot with 4G capability in both.

    The display is a bigger, 6.41 inch Optic AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution and 402 ppi pixel density. The device has a 19:5:9 aspect ratio, owing to the water-drop notch which can also be hidden by accessing settings. The phone has a greater, 86% screen-to-body ratio compared to the 83% on the OnePlus 6.

    What’s Same

    The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC is the same as seen on the OnePlus 6. Despite firing at the same speed, the phone is expected to be faster, thanks to performance and gaming improvements. It has Smart Boost which claims to improve the app cold start speed by 5-20 %.

    The 6T uses the same sensors as its predecessor for its camera. It has a 16 MP + 20 MP dual camera setup at the back. Both the cameras have an f/1.7 aperture. The 6T records 4K 2160p video at 30 or 60fps. There are improvements in the main camera which does boost its performance. These include Nightscape, which make images taken in extreme low-light better by improving the sharpness, quality and the amount of light that in the scene. The main camera also has portrait mode and continuous to get OIS. The front camera has a 16 MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. It can record 1080p video at 30 fps.

    The OnePlus 6T runs Oxygen OS based on Android 9 Pie with a 3,700 mAh battery. This is bigger, compared to the 3,300 mAh battery on the OnePlus 6.

    Price & Availability

    The phone has been launched globally today and will launch in India on the 30th of October. The OnePlus 6T starts at a price of $ 549 for its 6 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage variant. The Indian price for the 6 GB + 128 GB variant is Rs 36,999. The smartphone ships bundled with the OnePlus Type-C Bullets free. Additionally, you can avail Rs 1000 cash back on Citi Bank cards and a Rs 2000 discount on ICICI cards.

    You can also watch our video below:

  • Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 With 10 GB RAM & 5G Support Launched

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

    The trend of bezel-less smartphones is on the rise and Xiaomi is definitely one of the early adopters of this design language. Recently Xiaomi held a launch event in Palace Museum which is one of China’s most important historical landmark and launched the world’s first commercial 5G phone, the Mi Mix 3 with extremely thin bezels. It is the successor to the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s which was launched in 2017.

    Design

    The new Mi Mix 3 has a sliding panel which hides the dual front cameras and essential sensors. Xiaomi has lab tested the sliding screen and claims it has a life expectancy of 300,000 slides. It has a four-sided curved ceramic back and a screen to body ratio of 93.4 %. It has dual front cameras and dual rear cameras with AI beautification. The smartphone also has a fingerprint sensor which is mounted on the back of the device.

    Specifications

    The Mi Mix 3 has a 6.39 inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The AMOLED panel has a 60000:1 contrast ratio and 600 nit brightness level. The rear camera setup has dual 12 MP + 12 MP sensors with f/1.8 & f/2.4 apertures. The front camera uses a Sony IMX576 24 MP sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. The rear cameras can capture 2160p 4K video & slow motion videos at 960 fps. The device has a Night Mode camera option which the company claims can take excellent low light photographs. At the launch event, Xiaomi also said that the device has the highest DXOMARK camera score on any smartphone which is 108.

    The Mi Mix 3 runs on the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 processor and is available in 3 stoage capacities which are as follows:

    • 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
    • 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM
    • 10 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM

    It also supports wireless charging at up to 10 Watts and the company will ship one with the device.

    Price

    The Mi Mix 3 is available in 3 color options which are Blue, Green & Black. Prices for various models are as listed:

    • Mi Mix 3 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 3,299 ¥ (around Rs. 34,800/-)
    • Mi Mix 3 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – 3,599 ¥ (around Rs. 38,000/-)
    • Mi Mix 3 10 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM – 3,999 ¥ (around Rs. 42,200/-)

    The smartphone is currently available only in China but we expect the company to launch the smartphone in India soon.

     

  • MediaTek Launches Helio P70 With Enhanced AI & Camera Capabilities

    MediaTek Launches Helio P70 With Enhanced AI & Camera Capabilities

    MediaTek is a Taiwanese micro chip manufacturer that provides chips for smartphones, HD-TV’s and wireless communication devices. Recently, they launched the Helio P70 SoC which is the successor to the popular Helio P60. The Helio P60 was seen on devices like Oppo F9 Pro and the budget champion Realme 1.

    Supported Configuration

    The Helio P70 is a 64-bit Octa-Core processor with a max frequency of 2.1 GHz which is up to 13% faster than the Helio P60. It is based on the ARM Cortex-A53 & Cortex-A73 microarchitecture and uses the 12nm production process which makes it faster and power efficient. In terms of camera support, the Helio P70 offers support for 32 MP and 24 MP + 16 MP camera sensors. It means, any smartphone  featuring the processor can use this camera configuration either on the front or back of the device.  It can also process a max video resolution of 2160p.

    Realme
    Oppo Realme 1 With Mediatek Helio P60

    The Helio P7 supports both LPDDR3 and LPDDR4x high frequency RAM. It can be paired with up to 4 GB of DDR3 RAM or up to 8 GB of DDR4x RAM. It also supports eMMC 5.1 and high speed UFS 2.1(Universal Flash Storage). In terms of Graphics, it has a Mali-G72 GPU with a max frequency of 900 MHz and max display resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. The processor can carry Dual 4G Volte SIMs and supports Bluetooth 4.2 low-energy, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac and GPS.

    Key Changes

    The Helio P70 has a a multi-core APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) with a maximum frequency of 525 MHz. When combined with the Mediatek’s NeuroPilot, it delivers 10-30% more AI processing than the Helio P60. An APU is simply a combination of CPU & GPU which allows for faster data communication resulting in greater processing power and performance. Mediatek’s Neuropilot makes use of “Edge AI”, which means the processing is done on the device rather than relying on a fast internet connection or  cloud service. It makes the AI faster and keeps user data private as the data always remains on the device. The new Helio P70 is more power efficient and is up to 35% less power hungry than the Helio P60.

    Also read: Amazon Great India Festival: Top Smartphone Deals

    To sum up, the Helio P70 looks like a promising SoC for mid range smartphones. But, we are yet to see smartphone manufacturers to incorporate the latest chipset in upcoming handsets to see it’s real life performance.

     

  • HTC Exodus 1; Crypto Mining Smartphone Launched

    HTC Exodus 1; Crypto Mining Smartphone Launched

    Though HTC’s sales have been plummeting, they are known for making smartphones with revolutionary features. Some examples include: Beats audio integrated smartphones , ultra-pixel camera in their HTC One and the Active edge technology.

    Active edge is a feature with which the user can squeeze the smartphone bezels to toggle certain actions like activating Google Assistant and more. It was first seen on the HTC U11 and now can be seen on the likes of Google Pixel 2 & Google Pixel 3. Recently, HTC has released yet another revolutionary smartphone that can mine cryptocurrency like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The smartphone is called the HTC EXODUS 1.

    The HTC EXODUS 1 uses blockchain technology to improve security on the smartphone and is also responsible for mining cryptocurrency. Blockchain is a digital ledger which records transactions made in bitcoin or another cryptocurrency which are publicly available.

    HTC EXODUS 1 Specifications

    The HTC EXODUS 1 has a 6 inch Quad HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone has 12 MP + 16 MP dual rear cameras and 8 MP + 8 MP front cameras that support natural Bokeh effect. The rear cameras can record 2160p videos @ 60 fps with HTC’s 3D audio recording. The HTC EXODUS 1 runs on the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 SoC and now has Active Edge 2.

    In terms of storage, the device has 128 GB of UFS 2.1 ROM and 6 GB of DDR4x RAM. The device is IP 68 dust & water resistant and supports Single Sim 4G LTE. It has an inbuilt Zion wallet that securely stores the cryptocurrency. The HTC EXODUS 1 runs on Android Oreo and has a 3,500 mAh battery with fast charging support.

    HTC EXODUS 1 Price & Availability

    Also Read: Samsung’s New Patent To Make The Entire Screen A Fingerprint Reader

    The HTC EXODUS 1 has a price of 0.15 Bitcoin or 4.78 Ethereum (around Rs. 70,000). It is available for pre-order now and the deliveries will commence in December 2018.

  • Samsung Notebook Flash Launched

    Samsung Notebook Flash Launched

    Samsung is not the first name that comes to our mind when we talk about laptops, although they manufacture some of the top peripherals for computers including SSD’s, monitors, etc. But recently, Samsung has launched the new ‘Samsung Notebook Flash’ laptop in Korea. The laptop has a beautiful design and is available in various colours.

    Design & Features

    The Samsung Notebook Flash is a clamshell styled laptop. The top of the laptop has a shiny textured pattern and a cloth like material covers the palm rest and keyboard area. The Samsung Notebook Flash has a retro-styled keyboard with circualar keys instead of conventional square shaped ones. Samsung claims it is inspired by an analog typewriter and the keys have curved key caps. The laptop has the latest 802.11 ac 2 x 2 Gigabit wireless Wi-Fi card that supports download speeds of up to 1.7 Gbps. The laptop also has some enhanced security features. The enhanced security features include Windows hello function that uses an inbuilt fingerprint sensor to unlock the laptop. It also has a private folder that stays hidden till the user unlocks it to browse its data and files.

    Talking about the display, the laptop has a 13.3 inch Full HD resolution with a wide viewing angle. The laptop has USB Type C port for charging or connecting to accessories or other USB Type C devices like smartphones. It supports next generation Universal Flash Storage (UFS) cards which are up to 5x faster than regular microSD cards.

    Also read: OnePlus 6T First Camera Sample Appears


     The Samsung Notebook Flash has a price of 820,000 Won (around Rs 53,000) and will be available in three colour variants: Linen White, Twill Charcoal & Soft Charcoal. The laptop is currently available in Korea but we wish Samsung launches this retro styled beautiful laptop in India as well.

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  • Lenovo Launches K5 Pro & S5 Pro In China

    Lenovo Launches K5 Pro & S5 Pro In China

    Lenovo has unveiled two new phones for the Chinese market, the K5 Pro and the S5 Pro. The smartphones have similar features with a slightly different price tag. Both phones have side-firing stereo speakers and focus on photography.

    Lenovo K5 Pro:

    The Lenovo K5 Pro is the cheaper out of the two. It measures 155.98 x 74.98 x 7.98mm and weighs 165 grams. The smartphone has a 5.99 inch Full HD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution and runs on the Snapdragon 636 SoC. It is available in three memory capacities, 4 GB RAM with 64 GB ROM or 6 GB RAM with 64/128 GB ROM which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

    Talking about the cameras, the K5 Pro has dual selfie cameras out of which the first one is a 16 MP camera and a second 5 MP depth sensor. The rear camera has a similar setup which has a 16 MP, f/2.0 aperture equipped sensor and a second 5 MP sensor. The rear cameras can shoot 2160p @ 30 fps videos while the front cameras can shoot 1080p videos @ 30fps.

    The Lenovo K5 Pro has a large 4,050 mAh battery that can be charged from the USB Type-C port and supports fast charging up to 15W. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with ZUI which is Lenovo’s custom skin for Android devices. It also has a fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the device. For connectivity, the device has 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The Lenovo K5 supports dual sim 4G VoLTE and has a hybrid sim slot.

    The Lenovo K5 Pro will be available in two color variants Style Black and Elegant Gold.  It is available for pre-order in China and deliveries will start from 23rd October. The price of the different variants are as follows:

    • 4GB+64GB- ¥998.00 (around Rs. 10,500/-)
    • 6GB+64GB- ¥1098.00 (around Rs. 11,600/-)
    • 6GB+128GB- ¥1298.00 (around Rs. 13750/-)

    Lenovo S5 Pro:

    The Lenovo S5 Pro measures 154.5 x 75.45  x 7.7 mm and weighs 170 grams. The device has a 6.2 inch Full HD notch display with a 2246 x 1080 px resolution and runs on the Snapdragon 636 SoC. It is available in two memory capacities 6 GB RAM paired with 64 GB or 128 GB inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

    For photography, the S5 Pro has dual 20 MP + 8 MP front cameras. The 8 MP front camera also has an infrared sensor which helps to securely unlock the device with face recognition.  The rear camera setup has a 12 MP, f/1.8 aperture equipped lens and a 20 MP, f,2.6 aperture equipped lens. The back cameras can shoot 2160p videos @ 30 fps while the front cameras can record 1080p videos. Along with face recognition, it also has a fingerprint sensor.

    The Lenovo S5 Pro has a 3,500 mAh battery that can be charged from the USB Type-C port and supports fast charging up to 15W. Like the K5 Pro, it also runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with ZUI. For connectivity,  the device has Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi and a USB Type-C port.

    The Lenovo S5 Pro will be available in three color variants, Blue Ice Crystal, Pure Gold, and Elegant Black and like the K5 Pro pre-orders are open and deliveries will commence on 23rd October. The price of the different variants of the Lenovo S5 Pro are as follows :

    • 6GB+64GB- ¥1298.00 (around Rs. 13,750/-)
    • 6GB+128GB- ¥1398.00 (around Rs. 14,800/-)

    Also read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Launched In India

    Lenovo has launched both the smartphones in China for now but we hope these devices will soon be launched in India as well.

  • Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab S4 In India

    Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab S4 In India

    Samsung has launched the latest variant of its flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S4 in India. The 2-in-1 tablet has Samsung Dex and S Pen support, enhancing the functions it can perform. Key features of the tab include a 10.5 inch Super AMOLED display, Dolby Atmos sound, a 7,300 mAh battery and improved inbuilt security for your data. The Galaxy Tab S4 costs Rs 57,900 and will be available starting October 18.

    Specifications

    The 10.5 inch Super AMOLED display has a 2560 x 1600 px resolution. It has an aspect ratio of 16:10 and a 287 ppi pixel density. Samsung promises an enhanced S Pen experience with 4,096 pressure levels and a pen tip of 0.7mm diameter. You can use the accessory to make notes, navigate through the screen, translate any text and send personalised texts through Samsung Live Message. The device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC and has 4 GB of RAM with 64 GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded up to 400 GB using a microSD card.

    The Galaxy Tab S4 has a 7,300 mAh battery, which according to the company, provides up to 16 hours of video playback. The device has fast charging capability. The Tab S4 has 4 speakers, tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos sound. It has a 13 MP primary camera and an 8 MP front facing camera, both equipped with an f/1.8 aperture. The primary camera records 2160p video at 30fps. The device runs the Samsung Experience UX based on Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box.

    Other Features

    The Galaxy Tab S4 has an advanced security system. The device has Samsung Knox, which is Samsung’s own mobile security platform. The company claims that this is defence-grade security and all critical information is protected through multiple layers of security. For added security, the tablet also has an Iris Scanner. The device has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a USB Type-C port for connectivity. The device has advanced usability options with the help of Samsung DeX. Samsung DeX optimises the tablet and offers two modes. It has a standalone mode in which you can get a PC like experience even without a monitor or keyboard, according to the company. In the dual mode, you can connect the tablet to a bigger monitor.

    Also Read: Vertu Launches Aster P Luxury Smartphone At $4,200

    Price & Availability

     

    The Galaxy Tab S4 costs Rs 57,900 and will be available starting October 18 in Black and Gray colours. The device will be available on the Samsung Online Shop and off-line retailers as of now. The tablet will be available as an Amazon exclusive starting October 20.

    Samsung is offering the S Pen and Samsung DeX along with the device. The POGO charging dock will be sold separately and costs Rs 3,499.

     

  • Asus Launches Zenfone M1 Max & Zenfone L1 Lite in India

    Asus Launches Zenfone M1 Max & Zenfone L1 Lite in India

    Asus held a global launch event today in India and launched two new smartphones the Zenfone Max M1 and Zenfone Lite L1. Both the devices have quite similar specifications except for a few changes in the pricier Max M1.

    Specifications:

    The Zenfone Max M1 & Zenfone Lite L1 have a 5.45 inch IPS LCD display with a native resolution of 1440 x 720 px. The phones run on the Snapdragon 430 Octa-core chipset. In terms of storage, the L1 Lite has 2 GB RAM and 16 Gb ROM whereas the Max M1 has 3 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM. Both the devices support expandability up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

    For photography, both smartphones have the same 13 MP, f/2.0 aperture equipped rear camera that can shoot 1080p videos. The phones have a 1.2 um pixel size which the company claims will help in taking better low light photographs. The Zenfone Lite L1 has a 5 MP front facing the camera while the Zenfone Max M1 has an 8 MP front camera. Regardless of the front camera sensor, both devices can shoot 1080p videos and also have a selfie LED flash.

    Talking more about the camera the Asus’s app allows for capturing HDR photos, shooting panoramas, recording time-lapse and taking portrait pictures.

    The Zenfone Lite L1 & Zenfone Max M1 use face recognition technology along with screen lock to securely unlock the device. While the Zenfone Max M1 has an additional fingerprint sensor. In terms of connecitvity, the devices support dual-4G VoLTE, 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Micro-USB for data transfer and charging. Both devices run on Asus’s custom UI which is built on top of Android 8.0 Oreo.

    Another difference between the two handsets is the battery capacity, the Max M1 has a larger 4,000 mAh battery compared to a 3,000 mAh pack on the Lite L1. The devices will be available in two color options  Black and Gold.

    Also read: Huawei Launches Waterproof Watch GT & Band 3 Pro

    Price & Availability:

    Asus is offering additional benefits to Jio customer in the form of a 2,200 Rs cash back which can be redeemed while recharging the phones and 50 GB of extra data. The company has partnered with Flipkart to offer a Complete Mobile Protection Scheme for Rs 99 that covers issues like free broken screen replacement, accidental liquid damage, and the newly added theft protection.

    Both smartphones will be exclusively available on Flipkart and will go on sale during the upcoming Flipkart Festive Dhamaka Days. Both, Zenfone Max M1 & Zenfone Lite L1 will be available at an inaugural discount of 1,500 and 1,000 respectively. After the discount price for the smartphones will be Rs 7,499/- and 5,999/-

  • Huawei Launches Huawei Watch GT & Band 3 Pro With Heartrate Sensor

    Huawei Launches Huawei Watch GT & Band 3 Pro With Heartrate Sensor

    Huawei has launched a series of wearables at the launch of the Honor Mate 20 Series. The new products launched by the company include the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 X, Mate 20 Pro, Watch GT, and the Band 3 Pro.

    The Watch GT is a revision to the smartwatch 1 & 2 and the Huawei Band 3 Pro is an update for the Huawei Band.

    Huawei Watch GT

    The Huawei Watch GT is a Lite OS based smartwatch which features sleep tracking, fitness tracking, and GPS capabilities. The Watch GT is waterproof for up to 50 meters, measures 46.5 x 46.5 x 10.6 mm and weighs in at 46 grams without the strap. The device has a circular 1.39 inch AMOLED display with a 454 x 454 px resolution 326 ppi pixel density.

    The Watch GT is made out of metal with a ceramic bezel and is available in two finishes; Stainless Steel and Black Stainless Steel. The straps for the watch are available in 4 colours: Graphite Black, Saddle Brown, Glacier Grey, and Fluorescent Green.

    The watch uses Bluetooth 4.2 to connect with smartphones and is compatible with both Android and iOS. Huawei claims a 2-week long battery backup with active fitness tracking and up to 30 days with normal watch functionalities. Although, if you use it in continuous exercise tracking mode with heart rate monitor and GPS on the battery backup drops down to just 22 hours. However, the Watch GT can be fully charged in a mere 2 hours.

     

    Huawei Watch GT has dual chipsets, a high power efficiency chipset for running less power-intensive processes and a second chipset which is up to 6x faster than the first for running features like activity tracking and heart rate monitor. This according to Huawei allows the watch to get this long battery life.

    The Watch GT has an inbuilt heart rate sensor that can monitor and record the user’s heart rate, that can also be displayed on a smartphone app at a later point. It can also record sleeping patterns and suggest improvements for better sleep. The Watch GT has GPS capabilities and will be able to track you while you go out for your runs.

    Huawei Band 3 Pro

    The Huawei Band 3 Pro offers a less invasive and more lightweight option for those with fitness tracking needs. The Band 3 pro does have a GPS tracker, heart rate sensor, and is waterproof to upto 50 meters. It measures 45 x 19 x 11 mm and only weighs 25 grams, almost half of the Watch GT. It has a metal construction with a high gloss UV coating and a silicone rubber strap. The smart band has a 0.95 inch 2.5D AMOLED  display with a 240 x 120 px resolution. The Band 3 Pro is built on the Applo 3 microprocessor.

    The Huawei Band 3 Pro apart from the touchscreen has a physical home button to easily navigate through the menus. Like the Watch GT, it also uses Bluetooth 4.2 to connect and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. The Band 3 Pro has an inbuilt heart rate sensor that can monitor and record the user’s heart rate, that can also be displayed on a smartphone app at a later point. It can also record sleeping patterns and suggest improvements for better sleep. All the activities can be monitored and tagged in the App and then later reviewed for data collection on the user’s daily performance.

    Also Read: Huawei Launches Porsche Edition Mate RS

    The Huawei Band 3 Pro is priced at €199 (around Rs. 16,900) and the Huawei Watch GT has a price of  €249 (around Rs. 21,100). Both, the smartwatch and fitness band are available for pre-order in the UK and will be available in other markets including India in November.

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