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Users Can Now Download Paid Android Games For Free Using Amazon App Store

Amazon has officially launched Amazon App Store in India. It is an alternative application to the Google Play Store found on Android smartphones. However, one has to download the APK and then install it manually to use this service.

Unlike Amazon Music and Prime Video, the App Store is readily available for non-Prime subscribers as well. The app requires one’s Amazon account credentials to log in, which will then display featured games and apps. The App Store was originally introduced in 2011 in the US and other western markets. Though there was no official launch, the Amazon App store was readily available for download even for Indian customers.

As an introductory offer, the Store is offering some of the paid games for free of cost. Games like Goat Simulator and Fruit Ninja Classic are available for free. However, compared to the Google Play Store, the Amazon App store limited selection of games and apps.

How to install Amazon App Store

Go to App Store actually free on your smartphone, download the APK. Go to settings, privacy, and allow installation of unknown applications. Log in to the store using your Amazon credentials to enjoy free games and apps. However, we do not ‘allow the installation of unknown application’ due to security reasons.

April 3, 2018
Honor 7A Powered By The Snapdragon 430 Officially Launched

Honor has yet again launched a new entry-level Honor 7A smartphone in China. The smartphone comes in either 2/3GB RAM with 32GB onboard storage, priced at 799 Yuan (Rs 7,999) and 999 Yuan (Rs 9,999). These phones will be available in Aurora Blue, Black, and Platinum Gold and will go on sale in China from the 3rd of April 2018.

This is the latest entry-level smartphone from Honor, under the Honor 7 series. The company recently launched the Honor 7C with similar specifications. The smartphone has a full metal unibody design with a dual camera setup at the back. Unlike Honor 7x, the device has a flushed camera bump, which prevents the device from rocking. Additionally, the smartphone has a triple SIM and micro SD card slot, which can accept two nano SIM cards and a micro SD card altogether.

There is no word from the company regarding the smartphone’s global launch. Looking at Honor’s launch pattern, there is a high probability that the company will skip a global launch.

Honor 7A Specs

Honor 7A has a 5.7 inch HD+ 1440 x 720 px IPS LCD display with a 2.5 D curved glass protection. Under the hood, the device has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core chipset with 2/3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage. Additionally, the smartphone supports memory expansion up to 256GB.

On the camera front, the smartphone has a dual setup with a 13MP RGB sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The main sensor will help the smartphone to capture the picture and the secondary sensor will add the depth effect. The device has an 8MP front-facing camera with support for Face Unlock and 1080p video recording capability. The Honor 7A has a 3000 mAh sealed battery with a micro USB port for charging and data syncing. The phone runs on the latest Android 8 Oreo OS with custom EMUI 8.0 skin on the top.

April 2, 2018
Samsung Notebook 3, Notebook 5 Officially Launched

Samsung has officially launched the Samsung Notebook 3 and Notebook 5. These notebooks will be available in South Korea from April 2018, which will be followed by a global launch in Q2 2018. The newest series of Samsung Notebooks boasts the latest 8th generation Intel chipset with 14 inch and 15.6 inch display. However, the company has not revealed the pricing of these devices. Additionally, the Notebook 3 will be available in Misty Gray, Night Charcoal, Deep Peach, and Pure White. Similarly, the Notebook 5 will available in Light Titan colour a metal body.

Samsung Notebook 5

The Samsung Notebook 5 has a 15 and 15.6 inch FHD 1920 x 1080 px IPS LCD display. This notebook comes in two variants, one with 7th Gen Dual-core chipset or an 8th Gen Quad-core chipset. These processors will be paired with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 2GB GPU with up to 16GB LPDDR4 RAM and SSD+HDD storage. The Notebook weights at 1.97 Kilogram, which includes a 43Wh battery.

Samsung Notebook 3

The Samsung Notebook 3 comes in three display sizes. One can choose between 14/15/15.6 inch display. However, unlike the Notebook 5, the display resolution has been reduced to 1280 x 720 on 14 and 15 inch models and the 15.6 inch model has FHD 1920 x 1080p panel. These notebooks come with a 7th or 8th Generation Intel Core i5/i7 chipsets with NVIDIA GeForce MX110 GPU and 16GB LPDDR4 RAM. All three variants have a 43Wh battery. Due to different screen sizes, the 15.6 inch model weighs 1.97 Kilogram and the 14 inch model weighs at 1.68 Kilogram. However, unlike the Notebook 5 model, these come in a plastic design.

April 2, 2018
Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus Officially Launched

Huawei has officially launched the Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus, Enjoy 8, and 8e smartphones in China at a starting price of 1,099 Yuan (Rs 10,999). These are the affordable smartphone series from Huawei with latest features like dual primary camera setup and a taller display. The Huawei Enjoy 8 has a glass back, and the Enjoy 8 Plus and Enjoy 8e have a metal unibody design. All three devices run on the latest Android 8 Oreo with custom EMUI skin.

Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus

The Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus has a 5.93 inch 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD display with a 2.5D curved glass finish. Under the hood, the device has the Kirin 659 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 64/128GB onboard storage. Similarly, the storage is expandable up to 256GB using a micro SD card slot.

The smartphone dual primary camera setup with a 13MP RGB sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The smartphone has a dual front-facing camera with a 16MP RGB sensor and a 2MP depth sensor.

Huawei Enjoy 8

Huawei Enjoy 8 has a slightly bigger 5.99 inch display. However, the resolution has been toned down from FHD+ to HD+ 1440 x 720p. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core chipset with 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB onboard storage.

The smartphone has a dual primary camera setup with a 13MP RGB sensor and an 8MP front-facing camera. Additionally, the smartphone also supports Face Unlock.

Huawei Enjoy 8e

The Huawei Enjoy 8e is the most affordable smartphone of the series. This device has a slightly smaller 5.7 inch IPS LCD display with HD+ 1440 x 710 px resolution. Under the hood, the device has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage.

The smartphone has dual camera setup with a 13MP RGB sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The device has a single 5MP front-facing camera and a rear-facing fingerprint sensor.

March 30, 2018
GoPro HERO Action Camera Officially Launched In India For Rs. 18990

GoPro HERO waterproof Action Camera officially launched in India. The camera is available on Flipkart for Rs 18,990. However, in the US the device retails for US$ 199.9 (Rs 13,500). The retail package includes a Camera, Frame, Rechargeable Battery, Mounting Buckle, Curved & Flat Adhesive Mount and a USB-C Cable.

Meghan Laffey, GoPro’s SVP of Product, said:

HERO is a great first GoPro for people looking to share experiences beyond what a phone can capture.HERO makes it easy to share ‘wow’ moments at a price that’s perfect for first-time users.

GoPro HERO Action Camera Specs

The camera has a 10MP 1/2.3 inch sensor, with an ability to record native 1080p video footages up to 60fps. Additionally, the device is optically stabilised to offer shake-free footages. The device is water resistant up to 10 meters and can be used to shoot underwater footages. The device has a built-in 4GB storage. However, it is user expandable up to 128GB using a micro SD card.

The HERO Action Camera comes with a tiny 2 inch coloured touch-enabled display with 320 x 480 px resolution screen. Additionally, the device has a tiny monochrome display on the front, which displays information like video quality, storage remaining and battery.

The camera is controllable wirelessly using an Android or iOS device. Additionally, it has all the connectivity features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which makes sharing videos and images a lot easier. Similarly, the camera also supports hands-free voice control.

March 30, 2018
Razer Basilisk Mouse, BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard Launched in India

Razer has launched two gaming accessories in India on the 29th of March 2018. The Razer Basilisk Mouse and BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard now available in India for a price tag of Rs 5,499 and Rs 9,999 respectively. These are sold by a Bengaluru based distributor Kaira Global with a 2-year warranty. Similarly, one can also purchase additional Razer accessories on Amazon India website.

Manoj Attal, Director Kaira Global said

Ready or not, move over competitors here comes the Razer Basilisk a killer FPS mouse with a clutch trigger, adjustable scroll wheel and ergonomic designs Razer Basilisk is an ideal companion in the game-winning feats and gain an edge over their competitors.

Razer Basilisk Mouse Specs

The Razer Basilisk Mouse has a 5G optical sensor with 16,00 dots per inch (DPI). According to Razer, the mouse is designed to offer precision and accuracy for first-person shooter (FPS) games. It has a life-span of up to 50 million clicks, which is a far greater number than a standard mouse. The device has a maximum of 1000 Hz Ultrapolling with a gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel. Additionally, it also comes with two removable clutches (short/ long), which are programmable. The mouse also supports Razer Chroma, which offers true 16.8 million customizable colour options. Considering this as a gaming mouse, it just weighs at 107 grams.

BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard Specs

The BlackWidow Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard will enhance the gaming experience by offering better tactility. The keypad IP54 certified for water and dust resistance. Additionally, the keypad has a lifespan of up to 80 million keystrokes. The keys are backlit with green LED lights. The lighting effect is controllable using Razer Synapse software. The keypad weights 368 Grams and comes with 2 years warranty. Also, there are fully programmable keys with a dedicated button to enable gaming mode.

March 29, 2018
Huawei P20 Pro, P20 Will Soon Launch In India

On the 27th of March, Huawei launched the P20 and P20 Pro at an event in Paris. At the launch, the company announced their global prices but, skipped the availability details in India. Now, the official website of Huawei India has listed a teaser of the Huawei P20 Pro. The teaser, however, doesn’t mention any date of launch or pricing details.

It looks like Huawei will host a separate event in India to launch its marquee smartphones for 2018. For a price sensitive market like India, it will be interesting to see how Huawei prices their smartphones. The Huawei P20 Pro’s official price is EUR 900, which translates to about Rs 72000.

The Huawei P20 Pro is the first-ever Android smartphone to have a triple-camera setup on the back. The three sensors are used for zooming in, taking bokeh shots and the monochrome sensor helps in better colour reproduction. The Huawei P20, on the other hand, has a dual-camera setup but, identical design to the Pro model.

Both the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro also sport a notch. At the event, Huawei boasted about the fact that it has a smaller notch than the iPhone X. While we have criticised companies for blatantly copying the notch but, not getting rid of the chin, a recent Carl Pei interview has given us better insight on the subject. Interestingly, Huawei decided to take advantage of the necessary chin and housed a fingerprint sensor on the front.

Huawei P20 Overview

The device has a 5.84 inch FHD+ 2244 x 1080 px LTPS IPS LCD display with 423 ppi.

Under the hood, the device has a HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Additionally, the storage is expandable using a micro SD card (up to 256GB).

The phone has an AI-powered dual Leica camera setup, with a 12MP wide angle lens and a 20MP secondary sensor with an f/1.6 aperture on both the lenses. The device has 1.55 microns pixel size, which is bigger than the 1.4-micron pixel lens found on the Galaxy S9.

The phone has a 24MP front-facing camera with 3D facial enhancement, to improve the selfie-taking experience.

Huawei P20 Pro Overview

The Huawei P20 Pro has a 6.1 inch RGBW full-colour OLED display with a 2244 x 1080 px resolution.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, a 2.2GHz octa-core processor along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Powering the smartphone is a 4000 mAh battery with support for SuperCharge, a proprietary fast charging technology. Interestingly, the Huawei P20 Pro also has an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.

The Huawei P20 Pro has a 40MP primary sensor, which supports 5x hybrid zoom. There is a secondary 8MP sensor, which offers 3x optical zoom, which also helps to create portrait mode. Similarly, there is a third sensor with 20MP resolution. Unlike the other two sensors, this is a monochrome sensor which helps to capture contrast and sharpness. Another mindboggling feature of this camera setup is a maximum ISO of 102,400.

March 29, 2018
Huawei Freebuds Look A Lot Like Apple AirPods And Cost 159 Euros

On the 27th of March, Huawei launched the P20 Pro, P20 and the Mate RS Porsche Design. While the P20 Pro and Mate RS sport a triple-camera setup, the P20 has impressive specs as well. But, the company also announced a new accessory that looks curiously similar to an Apple product. Huawei has launched the Freebuds, a pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds at a price of EUR 159.

Interestingly, the new Freebuds look very similar to the Apple AirPods that retail for US$ 159 in the US. Similar to the AirPods, the Freebuds also retail with a carrying/charging case. However, the Freebuds are available in Black and White colour options. However, the company has deviated from Apple when it comes to the implementation of the carrying case. Unlike the vertical orientation of the AirPods, the Freebuds lay horizontally in the tiny charging case.

The Freebuds one-up the AirPods in the battery department. Huawei claims the earbuds have a battery life of up to 10 hours, while the AirPods only last 5 hours on a single charge. The Freebuds will work nicely with the Huawei P20 series, however, it’ll be interesting to see the ease of usability of the earbuds when compared with the AirPods.

The AirPods have the W1 chip, which means they can be instantly paired with an Apple device by just flipping open the charging case. Unlike regular Bluetooth earbuds, there isn’t painstakingly long pairing process. Whether the Freebuds will have features, only time and testing will tell.

Huawei has launchd an updated pair of Active Noise Canceling Earphones 3. The third sound accessory is a new DAC Headphone Amplifier.

March 28, 2018
Far Cry 5 Now Available For Xbox And PC

Ubisoft has officially launched the Far Cry 5 on the 27th of March 2018. The game will be available for Play Station, Xbox, and PC platforms at a starting price of US$ 59.99. Ubisoft has claimed that the game can render at a native 4K resolution on supported consoles.

For the first time in the series, the Far Cry 5 gameplay is set in the US. The game-play offers a complete freedom for the player to navigate anywhere between the map as a new junior deputy in Montana. Upon the arrival of the main character into the play, triggers violence in the city. The players have to different forces to form a resistance to fight the evil. The company has also released a trailer, which explains the gameplay. This game can run on Xbox One, Play Station 4 and Windows PC.

Hardware Requirements

The PC should be running on 64-bit Windows 7 or the latest OS, powered by the Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-6300chipset. The device should have the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 or AMD R9 270 GPU with an at least 2GB graphics card with 8GB RAM. With this hardware, one can play this game in low setting.

For the optimal gaming condition, one has to have a system with the Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or equivalent CPU. Importantly, it should have the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X with 4GB or more graphics memory. Similarly, if you planning for a 4K gaming, then the device should have the Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 7 1700X CPU. Additionally, it should have the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI or AMD RX Vega 56 CFX GPU.

March 28, 2018
Leica Sofort Camera Launched In India At Rs. 25000

Leica Camera, the German brand which is known for manufacturing high-end professional cameras have finally entered the Indian market. The company has partnered with Amazon India to launch three cameras at a price ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 90,000. The Leica V-Lux is priced at Rs 85,000 and the Leica D-Lux is priced at Rs 90,000. And the Leica Sofort 19106, 19107, 19108 range is priced at Rs 25,000. All these cameras have a standard 3-year warranty.

Leica V-Lux Specs

The Leica V-Lux is the costliest of series. This could be an ideal camera for every kind of photography. The camera has a variable aperture of f/2.4 to f/4.0 with 146 mm aspheric lens (ASHP). The camera supports latest wireless connectivity features like Wi-Fi and NFC. Additionally, the camera is remotely controllable using a smartphone or tablet with lag free screen mirroring. The camera also includes additional perks like 90 days free subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop and Lightroom.

Leica D-Lux Specs

The Leica D-Lux is a more compact mirrorless camera. The camera has a full metal unibody design with a large 4/3 inch sensor with a 12.8MP lens. Additionally, the camera offers native 4K video recording capability. Additionally, the company claims that the Leica D-Lux has one of the fastest lenses in its lineup. The camera has a variable aperture of f/1.7 to f/2.4 ASHP lens.

Leica Sofort Camera Specs

This is more of a casual camera from the company, aimed at habitual photographers. As this an affordable offering from the company, it does not feature fancy lens or even 4K recording. The camera offers wide-range of photographic features like Macro shots, Self-timer, Party and People and so on. The camera can double the amount of exposure to create professional looking photographs. If you are looking for a funky-camera with premium camera capabilities, then the Leica Sofort Camera should be the one to go for. However, the camera does not have a digital viewfinder.

March 28, 2018
Apple Launches 9.7 Inch iPad With Apple Pencil In India At Rs. 28000

27th March has been an eventful day for the tech industry. Companies like Xiaomi and Huawei held grand launch events to launch their new flagship devices while Apple quietly introduced a significant upgrade in its iPad lineup. The Cupertino-based tech giant held a keynote in Chicago to launch the new 9.7 inch iPad with support for Apple Pencil. The new iPad will hit the Indian shores sometime in April. The 9.7 inch iPad WiFi-only model will retail for Rs 28000 in India and start shipping some time in April. The cellular variant, on the other hand, will cost Rs 38,600. The Apple Pencil will retail separately for Rs 7600.

The new iPad has a 9.7 inch LED-backlit IPS LCD Retina display with a 2048 x 1536 resolution. The design of the iPad is reminiscent of every other iPad. It has the Home Button/Touch ID housed in the bottom bezel. The tablet will be available in Space Gray, Silver and Gold colour variants.

Powering the iPad is Apple’s own A10 Fusion chipset. This is not the latest chipset from Apple and was first introduced in the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. While Apple’s keynote focused on the iPad’s educational benefits, it also has a few interesting AR features. Froggipedia is an app that lets students dissect a frog using the Apple Pencil.

While iOS 11 has not had the greatest of starts, it has been well-received on the iPads at least. Just like every new iOS product, the new 9.7 inch iPad will also run the latest iOS 11 version. The tablet will also get software support for many years and won’t be out-of-date anytime soon.

The new iPad also has an 8MP primary camera with f/2.4 aperture. It records 1080P videos at 30fps and 720P videos at 120fps. The 1.2MP front-facing camera records 720P videos and has an f/2.2 aperture.

The tablet industry, so far, has been dominated by Apple and the dwindling popularity of Android tablets is an apt evidence of that. However, globally, the iPads have a great competition from Chromebooks, which are very affordable and offer something different than an entry-level iPad.

March 27, 2018
Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design Has Two Fingerprint Sensors And Three Cameras

Along with the P20 and the P20 Pro, Huawei has launched the Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design in Paris. This is the third generation Porsche design device from the company. The smartphone has a premium design with flagship class specifications. Unlike the other two devices, the Porsche Design variant will only be available in China. The base model with 6GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 1600 Euros.

Like the P20 Pro, the Mate RS is IP67 certified for water and dust resistance. The device uses aerospace cooling technology, which keeps the phone cool all the time. Additionally, the smartphone also has an in-screen fingerprint sensor embedded in the display and a conventional rear-facing fingerprint sensor. The dual SLS speakers are certified by Dolby Atmos. The Huawei Mate RS Porsche is also the first Huawei smartphone to support wireless charging along with Huawei Supercharge capability.

The Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design has a 6 inch OLED curved display with a 2880 x 1440 px resolution. Under the hood, the device is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 6GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB of onboard storage.

The device will run on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The caveat here is that EMUI 8 will be on top of Android Oreo, which means no stock Android OS experience. Then again, Huawei has never launched stock OS smartphones.

The Huawei Mate RS Porsche Design has a 40MP primary sensor, which supports 5x hybrid zoom. There is a secondary 8MP sensor, which offers 3x optical zoom, which also helps to create portrait mode. Similarly, there is a third sensor with 20MP resolution. Unlike the other two sensors, this is a monochrome sensor which helps to capture contrast and sharpness. Another mindboggling feature of this camera setup is a maximum ISO of 102,400.

On the front of the smartphone is a 24MP sensor. Apart from the selfies, this camera will also be responsible for Face Unlock, a feature that has become increasingly common with Android devices. The front-facing camera also has a new 3D Portrait Lighting feature, which sounds very similar to Apple iPhone X’s Portrait Lighting effect.

March 27, 2018
Huawei P20 Officially Launched At 649 Euros

Huawei has officially launched its flagship smartphone, the Huawei P20 in France. Along with this phone, the company has also launched the Huawei P20 Pro with a triple camera setup. The smartphone is priced at 649 Euros and will be available from April 2018.

The Huawei P20 has a modern design with a glass back, glass front, and a metal frame. The smartphone will be available in Twilight, Midnight Blue, Graphite Black and Pink Gold colour variants. Similar to the P20 Pro and P20 Lite, the Huawei P20 has an almost bezel-less design with a notch on the top. Additionally, the smartphone has a front-facing Edgeless fingerprint scanner, which can also be used as a single navigation button. The device has an IP53 rating for water and dust resistance.

The device has a 5.84 inch FHD+ 2244 x 1080 px LTPS IPS LCD display with 423 ppi.

Under the hood, the device has a HiSilicon Kirin 970 Octa-core chipset with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Additionally, the storage is expandable using a micro SD card (up to 256GB).

The phone has an AI-powered dual Leica camera setup, with a 12MP wide angle lens and a 20MP secondary sensor with an f/1.6 aperture on both the lenses. The device has 1.55 microns pixel size, which is bigger than the 1.4-micron pixel lens found on the Galaxy S9.

The phone has a 24MP front-facing camera with 3D facial enhancement, to improve the selfie-taking experience. The device also has a 3D facial lighting similar to the iPhone X. The smartphone scores 107 in photos and 94 points in videos DxOMark benchmark, which is highest to date.

The device can record 4k videos at 30fps. Additionally, the smartphone also supports super slow motion 960fps video recording. The mobile uses both EIS and OIS to offer steady photos and videos. The Huawei P20 runs on Android 8 Oreo with custom EMUI skin, fueled by a 3400 mAh Li-ion battery with fast charging.

March 27, 2018
Huawei P20 Pro Officially Launched At 899 Euros

After months of constant leaks, Huawei has launched its flagship device for early-2018, the Huawei P20 Pro. Up until a few weeks ago, there doubts over what moniker this phone will carry, many believing that the P10 successor will be the P11. However, at the Paris event, all the doubts have been put to rest. The Huawei P20 Pro will start retailing at a price of 900 Euros. There is no word on the pricing and availability of the smartphone in India, as of now.

Two of the most striking features of the Huawei P20 Pro lay on the front and back. The front of the smartphone houses a very iPhone X-esque notch which houses the earpiece, sensors and a front camera. That being said, the device also has a front-facing fingerprint sensor. Unlike the P20 Pro, the iPhone X has nearly zero bezels on the other three sides of the device. The fingerprint sensor also doubles up as a single navigation button if you don’t like on-screen navigation buttons.

The iPhone X reminiscence doesn’t end there, as the P20 Pro has a vertically place camera setup, much like the iPhone X. However, where it differentiates is the hardware and implementation of the camera setup. It is the first ever smartphone with a triple-camera setup on the back.

The Huawei P20 Pro has a 6.1 inch RGBW full-colour OLED display with a 2244 x 1080 px resolution.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, a 2.2GHz octa-core processor along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Powering the smartphone is a 4000 mAh battery with support for SuperCharge, a proprietary fast charging technology. Interestingly, the Huawei P20 Pro also has an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.

In an appreciable move, the P20 Pro will run on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The caveat here is that EMUI 8 will be on top of the Android Oreo, which means no stock Android OS experience. Then again, Huawei has never launched stock OS smartphones.

In the optics department is where this smartphone will grab all the headlines. The Huawei P20 Pro has a 40MP primary sensor, which supports 5x hybrid zoom. There is a secondary 8MP sensor, which offers 3x optical zoom, which also helps to create portrait mode. Similarly, there is a third sensor with 20MP resolution. Unlike the other two sensors, this is a monochrome sensor which helps to capture contrast and sharpness. Another mindboggling feature of this camera setup is a maximum ISO of 102,400.

On the front of the smartphone is a 24MP sensor. Apart from the selfies, this camera will also be responsible for Face Unlock, a feature that has become increasingly common with Android devices. The front-facing camera also has a new 3D Portrait Lighting feature, which sounds very similar to Apple iPhone X’s Portrait Lighting effect.

March 27, 2018
Xiaomi Mi AI Speaker Officially Launched

Xiaomi has launched one of the most affordable Mi A1 Speaker in China. The accessory has been launched along with the Mi MIX 2s and the Mi Gaming Laptop. The Mi AI Speaker comes with a cubical design with rounded corners. The speaker is priced at 169 Yuan (Rs 1,699) in China. The speaker has a shiny white plastic build quality, which is acceptable for the price tag. As of now, the company has not made any announcement on the global availability.

The mini speaker is powered by AI, which has an access to more than 35 million songs. Additionally, the speaker can also work as a smart alarm clock, with the ability to schedule a memo or a reminder. Similarly, the speaker can also voice-dictate news, information, or even you can make enquiries about upcoming and popular movies.

Xiaomi Mi AI Speaker Specs

The smart speaker is powered by the Cortex -A7 Quad-core chipset with 1.2 GHz clock speed. It supports 2.4Hz Wi-Fi band, Bluetooth 4.1 and has a total of 4 microphones. Like most of the Smart speakers, the device has to be connected to a power source using a micro USB port.

On the top, it has volume and navigation buttons surrounded by four microphones. Additionally, the device has a tiny RGB LED, which changes colour according to the task. The Xiaomi Mi A1 Speaker can work with either Android or iOS smartphone running on Android 4.4 KitKat and iOS 8.0 or the latest OS.

March 27, 2018