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HMD Global this week introduced the Nokia 7.1 as well as Nokia True Wireless Earbuds and the Nokia Pro Wireless Earphones, LG introduced the V40 ThinQ and Watch W7, Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 and Surface Headphones, and lots more from this week in our weekly roundup.
HMD Global announced the Nokia 7.1 with a 5.84-inch Full HD+ 19:9 PureDisplay with a notch, 80% screen-to-body ratio, support for HDR and support for SD to HDR real-time conversion. It is powered by Snapdragon 636 with up to 4GB of RAM, runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) which is upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), 12MP (RGB) + 5MP (Monochrome) dual rear cameras with ZEISS Optics, 8MP AI enhanced front facing camera with face unlock, 6000 series aluminium frame and a 3060mAh battery with fast charging.
The Nokia 7.1 comes in Gloss Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel colors and starts at 299 Euros (US$ 343 / Rs. 25,400 approx.) or 319 Euros (US$ 367 / Rs. 27,100 approx.) depending on the country and the average selling price of the 4GB + 64GB version is 349 Euros (US$ 401 / Rs.29,625 approx.). Check out the first impressions here.
It also introduced Nokia True Wireless ...
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It has been over one year since Lenovo launched a smartphone in India. After the launch of K8 Plus and K8 smartphones back in September last year, the company is gearing to launch its Killer smartphone in India. The company calls its K series Note smartphones 'Killer Note' so there are chances we can expect the successor to the K8 Note that was launched back in August last year.
The invite shows a smartphone with a metal frame and rounded corners without giving any other hints about the design of features.
Lenovo recently launched Z5 smartphone in China, so the smartphone that is launching in India this month could be a rebranded version of it, or a completely new phone.
We should know more details about the mystery phone as well as the launch partner in the country in the coming days.
Letstrack, popular for its sophisticated GPS tracking solutions has recently launched its premium series of real-time tracking device for fleet management companies. In order to minimize the cases of robbery and theft in low connectivity areas, Letstrack’s Premium Series device works even in unstable network areas to keep the owner updated about the location of his vehicle and driver.
Letstrack Premium series also comes with its prime Engine cut feature and Full Vehicle monitoring. In case of a mishap or if the driver is moving in any suspicious location, this feature allows the owner to tap Engine cut button and dismantle the functioning of the vehicle within a second.
In addition, Letstrack Premium series has added an SOS button which is meant to be used only in an emergency for driver or passenger safety. By pressing the SOS button, an instant alert is sent to the vehicle owner via the notification on the app or email. Letstrack Premium is priced at Rs. 8999.
Letstrack Premium Series tracking device features
Engine Cut
Real-Time Tracking
Parking Alerts
24 Hour History
Accident Alert
Driver Behaviour
Speed Alerts
Commenting on the launch, Vikram Kumar, CEO & Founder, Letstrack, said:
We are one of the most trusted players in Real Time ...
Samsung has posted its earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2018, which reveals that it will post an all time high 17.5 (17.4 ~ 17.6) trillion Korean won ($15.5 billion approx.) in operating profits for the quarter, 20% up from a year earlier. This will beat the 15.64 trillion won ($14.4 billion) profit that it had posted in Q1 2018.
The main reason for jump in profits is likely to be due to strong memory chip sales, which account for nearly 80% of Samsung’s operating profit.
Even though its profits fell in Q2, we are yet to see if Samsung will continue its profit streak in fourth quarter from continued high demand for semiconductors. In the third quarter, revenue will rise about 4.7% from a year earlier to 65 (64 ~ 66) trillion Korean won, says Samsung’s forecast.
Samsung did not announce the performance of each business division. We should know the exact profit amount and division-wise results when Samsung releases its full earnings results later this month.
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Motorola launched One Power, the company's first Android One smartphone in India last week priced competitively at Rs. 15,999. The phone went on sale for the first time exclusively on Flipkart at 12 noon. The company said that the phone went out of stock instantly and also said that it sold around 100 units per second, however it did not share the number of units sold.
The second sale is scheduled for 11th October at 00:01 midnight onwards during the Big Billion Days Sale on Flipkart, and the company has promised that it will have more stocks.
It also comes with several offers during the sale that includes:
10% instant discount with HDFC bank debit/credit cards and EMI transactions.
No Cost EMI starting Rs. 2667 per month
50% buy back policy available at Rs. 149
Huawei will be launching the Mate 20 series later this month, while we have been hearing rumors and leaks about the flagship on and off for quite some time, we don't have a concrete first look. However, that changes today, as the Mate 20 surfaces in press images revealing the flagship in its full form.
Mind you, we are seeing the Non-Pro variant, the regular Mate 20 which sports a 6.43-inch TFT LCD (2244x1080 pixels) display with nearly edge-edge bezels. It does have a waterdrop-notch where the selfie shooter is present and no laser sensor for facial recognition like the Mate 20 Pro. Under the hood is the Kirin 980 Octa-Core SoC which Huawei introduced at the IFA.
It is expected to pack 4/6/8GB RAM coupled with fast 64/128GB UFS 2.1 memory coupled with microSD card slot for memory expansion. The fingerprint sensor is present below the rear-camera module and not within the display. It has three rear cameras and a dual LED flash. The 40-megapixel main sensor of the P20 Pro is expected to return. The Mate 20 will have a 4000mAh battery which is rumored to be supported by the new 40-watt charger from Huawei.
If rumors are to be believed, Huawei Mate 20 might not ...
Earlier this week LG took the wraps off two new devices, its high-end phone offering in the V40 ThinQ and a hybrid smartwatch in the W7. I was on site and went hand on with both. I came away mostly impressed. Let's dive in.
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The star of the show was the V40 ThinQ, a smartphone which the company is dubbing “The 5 camera phone.” For good reason, since it does indeed have 5 cameras! This is clearly the selling point of this device, and they are again going after the creators with this years offering. They had some very prominent professional rock climbers on hand who they gave the phone early, and they came away with some impressive shots. After the announcement was finished we were allowed to play with the phones ourselves. They even had a faux building for us to climb with the Queensboro Bridge in the background, check it out, shot on the V40 ThinQ.
Three of the five cameras live on the back of the phone, a telephoto, a wide-angle, and regular lens. That is three different focal lengths so you can frame your video or photos in any way ...
HMD Global this week introduced the Nokia 7.1 as well as Nokia True Wireless Earbuds and the Nokia Pro Wireless Earphones, LG introduced the V40 ThinQ and Watch W7, Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 and Surface Headphones, and lots more from this week in our weekly roundup.
HMD Global announced the Nokia 7.1 with a 5.84-inch Full HD+ 19:9 PureDisplay with a notch, 80% screen-to-body ratio, support for HDR and support for SD to HDR real-time conversion. It is powered by Snapdragon 636 with up to 4GB of RAM, runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) which is upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), 12MP (RGB) + 5MP (Monochrome) dual rear cameras with ZEISS Optics, 8MP AI enhanced front facing camera with face unlock, 6000 series aluminium frame and a 3060mAh battery with fast charging.
The Nokia 7.1 comes in Gloss Midnight Blue and Gloss Steel colors and starts at 299 Euros (US$ 343 / Rs. 25,400 approx.) or 319 Euros (US$ 367 / Rs. 27,100 approx.) depending on the country and the average selling price of the 4GB + 64GB version is 349 Euros (US$ 401 / Rs.29,625 approx.). Check out the first impressions here.
It also introduced Nokia True Wireless ...
More than the iOS ecosystem, the app sizes is a big headache for iOS users as they weigh anywhere around 200-500MB and the update is almost equal to the original size. The Facebook app size is close to 500MB which takes a toll on those who are on limited data plans. To solve that issue, Facebook today has launched the Facebook Lite for iOS.
Facebook Lite was originally intended for people in developing countries where mobile data can be unreliable. The app was previously available for Android in certain countries, including the United States. The Facebook Lite for iOS is around 16.3MB size and is said to use less battery, bandwidth, and device storage. However, you can't download the app yet as it is just available in Turkey at the moment.
Facebook often launches the products in select countries and expands them worldwide gradually. Facebook launched the Facebook Lite for Android in 2015 and has over 100 million downloads in 2016. It launched for Android in the United States earlier this year. If you are an iOS user from Turkey, you can download the Facebook Lite from App Store here.
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Lenovo-owned Motorola's upcoming launch will be the Moto G7-lineup since it just launched the G6 series earlier this year. The G7 series lineup will include the regular G7, G7 Plus variant, and G7 Power edition is also expected. While the specifications of its are still under the wraps, we now have our first look at the G7.
From the first look, it is quite evident that the G7 will packs a tear-drop notch on the top. Thanks to the 18:9 aspect ratio, the screen-to-body ratio of the G6 boast a higher screen-to-body ratio compared to its predecessor. The inclusion of a notch suggests that 2019 Motorola smartphones might also pack a similar design. Since G7 is a regular base variant, it has got a considerable amount of chin at the bottom.
At the rear, the Moto G7 appears to feature a 3D curved glass back similar to the Moto X4. We also see dual-rear cameras on the back with features like Bokeh mode. Below the camera module is a fingerprint sensor that is embedded inside the Motorola logo. At the bottom, we find a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, and a speaker grille. The volume and power controls are present on the ...
Google's march towards dark theme continues as the company is now pushing the update to Google News after rolling out to YouTube, Android Messages, the new Google Discover feed, Gboard. The Google News update v5.5 update brings the much-hyped dark theme.
The dark theme in Google News can be found under Settings -> Dark theme. Since it is a toggle, you can always turn on or off, as well as have it automatically turn on with the battery saver and/or at night. Google might be using your location to judge when it is night time for you and change the theme accordingly. Google News used to show some articles in black background, but this update turns everything into the black.
Apart from the black theme, the update doesn't appear to bring any other major changes except for some reorganization of the settings. Since the Play Store update might take a while, you can download the APK and side-load it.
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Google app is getting a new update and besides small tweaks, there is not much on the surface, but a tear down of the app reveals that Google resumed its work on allowing services to stand in for Notes and Lists functionality with Assistant.
The recently re branded Discover section which is formerly Feed was not fully changed before this version. The navigation menu still had a section named Customized Feed until it was changed with the V8.24 version to Customize Discover. At the launch of Google Home, the company used 'Google Keep' as the automatic recipient of notes and lists.
While this was pretty good, the implementation had a lot of bugs, but it was easy enough to open the Keep app to make manual changes if necessary. About a year and a half ago, Google moved the shopping list functionality to Google Express. A tear down of Google app suggested that notes and lists would soon allow third-party developers to register their own apps to fill this role. While there hasn't been much development, the new Google app tear down confirms the feature is still in development, but with no hint of the launch.
Last few Google app updates have been slowly adding ...
Google Pixel 3 event will take place in three days, but we already know most of the details about the flagships that is there to know. The non-stop leaks about the Pixel 3 continues to flow as a new carrier ad from a retailer’s magazine leaks the Pixel 3 “Top Shot” camera feature, as well as hinting at a Google Home Hub launch date.
For one, the UK magazine ad once again shows off the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL with its notch display in white color. The listing also has pricing for them in the UK. The smaller Pixel 3 is listed at £58/month and the Pixel 3 XL having a higher £63/month price through EE. Moving along, the listing also highlights the camera feature of the Pixel 3 dubbed 'Top Shot' which will enable the phone to “capture the perfect shot every time."
The ad also mentions “groupie selfies,” which might be referring to the wide-angle camera sensor on the front of each Pixel 3 device. Another detail gathered here is that Google is clearly going to be using Digital Wellbeing as a selling point on these devices, and also mentions that flipping the phone face down to activate Do Not Disturb mode. Finally, the ad also ...
We saw some details about the upcoming third-generation Pixel smartphones few hours back, now both the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been listed by Canadian Carrier Freedom Mobile that shows the phone in new 'Not Pink' color variant in addition to Just Black and Clearly White. It also revealed the complete specifications of the phone, which already know.
The operator is also offering Google Pixel stand as a pre-order gift. It also revealed the price of the phone. It doesn't mention the details about the second camera on the front, so it could be IR face unlock camera. Check out the rumored pricing in Canada below.
Pixel 3 64GB - CA$ 999 (US$ 771 / Rs. 57,115 approx.)
Pixel 3 128GB - CA$ 1,129 (US$ 871 / Rs. 64,550 approx.)
Pixel 3 XL 64GB - CA$ 1,129 (US$ 871 / Rs. 64,550 approx.)
Pixel 3 XL 128GB - CA$ 1,259 (US$ 971 / Rs. 71,980 approx.)
Google Pixel 3 rumored specifications
5.5-inch (1080 x 2160 pixels) FHD+ AMOLED display
Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Adreno 630 GPU
4GB DDR4X RAM, 64GB / 128GB storage
Android 9.0 (Pie)
12.2MP rear camera with LED flash, OIS, EIS, 4K video recording
8MP front camera
Fingerprint sensor
Water and ...
Asus today announced limited-period price cuts for ZenFone Max Pro (M1) and ZenFone 5Z between October 10 and October 14 during Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 3GB + 32GB - Rs.9,999 (Rs. 1000 off)
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 4GB + 64GB - Rs.10,999 (Rs. 2000 off)
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 6GB + 64GB - Rs.12,999 (Rs. 2000 off)
Other offers include, No cost EMI for 3 or 6 months, Complete Mobile
Protection (Worth Rs.799) (also covering theft for first time) at Rs. 99, Assured Buy Back that offers 50% value within 8 Months at Rs.99.
Asus Zenfone 5Z M1 6GB + 64GB - Rs. 24,999 (Rs. 5000 off)
Asus Zenfone 5Z M1 6GB + 128GB - Rs. 27,999 (Rs. 5000 off)
Asus Zenfone 5Z M1 8GB + 256GB - Rs. 31,999 (Rs. 5000 off)
Other offers include, No cost EMI for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months, Complete Mobile
Protection (Worth Rs.2499) (also covering theft for first time) at Rs. 399, Assured Buy Back that offers 50% value within 8 Months at Rs.199. There is also Rs. 3000 additional value in exchange for old phones.
Flipkart is also offering additional 10% instant discount on HDFC Credit and Debit Cards and exchange offers for ...
HMD Global has announced that that its mid-range X7 smartphone will be introduced at an event in Beijing on October 16th. The company said that dual rear camera on the phone with ZEISS optics will offer the best shooting experience even in low-light. It also shared few images shot on the phone. Check them out below.
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The Nokia 7.1 Plus aka X7 got certified by TENAA recently that a 6.18-inch Full HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch, 2.2GHz Octa-Core SoC with could be the Snapdragon 710, up to 6GB of RAM, 12-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 13-megapixel secondary camera, probably similar to the Nokia 7 Plus, and a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. It also revealed a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, metal frame and a 3400mAh battery.
Nokia X7 (Nokia 7.1 Plus) rumored specifications
6.18-inch (2246 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio
Octa Core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU
4GB RAM with 64GB storage / 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 400GB with microSD
Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android ...
GOME has announced its entry in India in partnership with Agaston Mobile Private Limited who have already created their own space in the Indian mobile market with its brand Tambo Mobile. GOME’s India venture will be its first overseas operation. The company has also announced its new C Series smartphones in India.
The 'Face Me' technology by GOME will take the face recognition technology and offer the privacy to the user data including Gallery, Incoming calls and hiding of details on the notification lock screen. The Face Me technology will remain a standard security offering across the GOME smartphones.
The GOME C-series smartphones include C7 Note and C7. The C7 Note comes in two versions; 2/3GB RAM and 16/32GB storage. It has a premium glass design and sports a 5.99-inch screen HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio along with 16M colors and 282 PPi. It is powered by the 2.0 GHz Octa-Core processor and runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.
In terms of optics, the C7 Note packs a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front-shooter for selfies with modes such as Panorama, Bokeh, and Scene. It comes with Face unlock and fingerprint sensor. Connectivity features include 4G VoLTE, Dual-SIM, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS. A 3500mAh battery is on board.
GOME ...
The OnePlus 6T launch is around the corner and the anticipations are skyrocketing as the day passes by. A few hours back, OnePlus finally sent out the invite for the launch of its flagship OnePlus 6T smartphone globally including India on October 30th, the same time it launches in New York at 11 AM EDT (8:30 PM IST). It will go on sale starting from 2nd November 2018, 12 PM.
While a lot has been spoken and written about the specifications of the upcoming premium flagship, it's high time to pre-order the device for some incredible benefits.
In this regard, the company has announced pre-booking dates for the upcoming OnePlus 6T on Amazon.in. According to OnePlus, customers can pre-book the OnePlus 6T in advance even before India launch with some fascinating offers and get a chance to be among the first globally to purchase the smartphone on the first day of sale.
The pre-bookings have been started today, 9th October 2018, 12 noon on Amazon.in, Croma outlets and OnePlus exclusive offline stores. It's worth mentioning here the pre-booking customers will get a pair of OnePlus’ all-new Type-C Bullets earphones, worth Rs. 1,490 in addition to Rs. 500 in the form of Amazon Pay ...
After Nokia 7 Plus Stable Pie update, HMD Global is now letting Nokia 6.1 Plus users test the Android 9.0 Pie beta before stable roll out. The company already announced that Android Pie update coming to Nokia 6.1 and 6.1 Plus in October, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco in November.
Hungry for pie? 🥧 If you're a Nokia 6.1 Plus user, you'll be happy to know that Android 9 is now available to test in #Nokiamobilebetalabs. https://t.co/siaoX5xEmR #Nokiamobile #Android9 pic.twitter.com/0oiLr0NI09
— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) October 9, 2018
Since it is beta OS, there might be bugs and might not be ready as a daily driver, so it is suggested you be prepared. Android P includes Adaptive Battery that uses machine learning to prioritize system resources for the apps, App Actions that helps you raise the visibility of your app and help drive engagement using machine learning, and Slices are a new way to surface rich, templated content in places like Google Search and Assistant.
The update is 1.25GB is size and also includes Android security patch for October 2018. Since it is a beta testing, you will have to register at the Nokia beta labs and agree to the terms and conditions. Once it ...
Google just announced the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones as it had promised. The Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and the Pixel 3 XL comes with a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio and a notch. These have a similar 12.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Dual Pixel auto focus, and comes with dual rear 8-megapixel cameras, one with 97-degree wide-angle lens for group selfies. These come with new AI-powered camera features.
Top Shot - AI based feature that capture multiple shots to pick out the best photo
Super Res Zoom - Produces sharp details when you zoom
Night Sight - Lets you take bright, detailed, colorful shots even in low light (coming soon to Pixel 3)
Photobooth mode - Uses AI to recognize that when you’re smiling or making a funny expression, you’re ready for a selfie.
Both run Android 9.0 (Pie). These have Titan Security, the system that protects most sensitive on-device data by securing the lock screen and strengthening disk encryption.
These have Pixel’s iconic two-tone design, an aluminum frame with hybrid coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back. These ...
Google today has announced the 'Google Home Hub' Google Home Hub with Google Assistant built-in where you can use your voice to get the best of Google—Search, YouTube, Google Photos, Calendar, Maps and more—right on Google Home Hub’s display. It comes with a 7-inch touch screen display that fit right into your home.
The Google Home Hub doesn't include a camera, so you feel comfortable placing it in the private spaces of your home. There is an ambient EQ light sensor present on top and it allows the screen to automatically adjust to match the lighting in the room. Thanks to Routines, Hub can provide useful info about the day ahead. It comes with 'Voice Match' where up to six people in the home can get their own personalized Routine.
https://youtu.be/LxuHbgz1UtI
You can control 10,000+ types of smart home devices from 1,000+ popular brands. That means there are more than 200 million devices in the U.S. that are compatible with Google Home Hub. You can also set it up as a photo frame that automatically refreshes the photos that are displayed and features your best shots. It also supports music from Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio and other popular music services.
It is capable of setting alarms, turn off compatible ...
