Google just announced the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones with 5.5-inch FHD+ and 6.3-inch QHD+ OLED displays and dual front cameras at an event in the US. At the event it said that these will start at $799 and $899. It has also announced the pricing and availability for India.
Pixel 3 (64GB): ₹71,000
Pixel 3 (128GB): ₹80,000
Pixel 3 XL (64GB): ₹83,000
Pixel 3 XL (128GB): ₹92,000
The Pixel Stand is priced at ₹6,900. Both the phones will be available for pre-order from Thursday, 11th October 2018 on Flipkart, Airtel’s online store, and at offline partners including Reliance Digital, Croma and other leading stores across India, and will go on sale from 1st November 2018.
There will be no-cost EMI offer starting at Rs 3,944 per month for 18 months, 50% buyback on Flipkart when you upgrade to a new Google Pixel device within 12 months, Rs. 5000 off on HDFC Bank Debit, Credit cards and Netbanking and extra Rs. 4000 off on exchange.
"In addition, current Google Pixel and Nexus phone owners will have special loyalty offers from Flipkart and our participating offline retail partners including Reliance, Croma, and other leading stores," said the company. Google also said that ...
Google just announced the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones with 5.5-inch FHD+ and 6.3-inch QHD+ OLED displays and dual front cameras at an event in the US. At the event it said that these will start at $799 and $899. It has also announced the pricing and availability for India.
Pixel 3 (64GB): ₹71,000
Pixel 3 (128GB): ₹80,000
Pixel 3 XL (64GB): ₹83,000
Pixel 3 XL (128GB): ₹92,000
The Pixel Stand is priced at ₹6,900. Both the phones will be available for pre-order from Thursday, 11th October 2018 on Flipkart, Airtel’s online store, and at offline partners including Reliance Digital, Croma and other leading stores across India, and will go on sale from 1st November 2018.
There will be no-cost EMI offer starting at Rs 3,944 per month for 18 months, 50% buyback on Flipkart when you upgrade to a new Google Pixel device within 12 months, Rs. 5000 off on HDFC Bank Debit, Credit cards and Netbanking and extra Rs. 4000 off on exchange.
"In addition, current Google Pixel and Nexus phone owners will have special loyalty offers from Flipkart and our participating offline retail partners including Reliance, Croma, and other leading stores," said the company. Google also said that ...
Google has introduced the 'Live Album' feature that can turn any album into a live album. You can just choose the people you want to see, and Google Photos will automatically add photos of them to your album as you take them and then share the album with family and friends.
The Live albums will display all your latest photos, and you can also ask “Hey Google, show my pictures,” and they’ll pop up on display. The Google Home Hub also adjusts the screen brightness and color temperature based on its surroundings, so your photos fit more naturally into your space.
Google Pixel 3 features Top Shot feature that will ensure you always get the best shot. When you take a motion photo, Top Shot automatically captures alternate shots in HDR+, then recommends the best one even if it’s not exactly when you hit the shutter. You can view the recommendation in your Google Photos app and scroll back and forth to see all the other frames.
Google Photos now features a new depth editor, so you can adjust the background blur and change the focus of your portrait photos in just a few taps. You can also make the subject of your photo ...
Google, along with the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, also introduced the Pixel Slate, the company's latest tablet running Chrome OS that can also run Android apps via Google Play. It has a new 12.3-inch (3000 x 2000 pixels) 293 PPI 2.5D curved glass Molecular Display, is just 7mm thin and has dual front-firing speakers. It has an extra layer of protection with the Titan security chip so your information, device passwords and OS are protected on your device.
It is powered by 8th Gen Intel Core m3, i5 or i7 processor, or Intel Celeron processor, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 256 GB storage, and 8MP cameras on both the rear and front, and the front-facing Duo Cam provides an extra wide field of view. The power button doubles as a fingerprint sensor and the Pixel Slate promises up to 12 hours of battery life with typical mixed usage.
Pixel Slate Keyboard has round Hush Keys, dedicated Google Assistant key and an extra large trackpad. The Pixel Slate also works with Pixelbook Pen, which launched last year.
Google Pixel Slate specifications
12.3-inch (3000x2000 pixels) 293 PPI LCD display with Google Pixelbook Pen support, 400 nits brightness, 72% NTSC color gamut
Intel Celeron Processor / 8th Gen ...
Google just announced the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones at an event in the US. Here we have first look of the phone in the form of photo gallery.
The Pixel 3 has a 5.5-inch Full HD+ OLED display with 18:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
On the other hand, the Pixel 3 XL comes with a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio and a notch as well as Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
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These have a dual rear 8-megapixel cameras, one with 97-degree wide-angle lens for group selfies. Both have dual front firing speakers that promise 40% better sound compared to the predecessor.
These run the latest Android 9.0 (Pie).
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Both come with 12.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Dual Pixel auto focus, and comes with AI-powered camera features. There is also a fingerprint sensor below the camera.
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The power button and the volume rockers are present on the right side. These have 4GB of RAM and come in 64GB and 128GB storage versions.
The USB Type-C port is present on the bottom. There is also single nano SIM slots next to it.
These have a two-tone ...
Twitter today announced that it is removing the ability to create Moments on the Twitter for iOS or Android apps on October 23rd. The company says that it often removes the features that aren't used much to focus on building other products that are used most.
However, users can still create moments from the desktop version. Moments lets you create stitch multiple tweets including ones with images and videos together to tell a story. Twitter Moments for Android and iOS are around since 2016. Since it is killing the ability to create Moments, you still can view Moments on iOS and Android.
On October 23, we’re removing the ability to create Moments on the Twitter for iOS or Android apps. When features aren't used as often, we’ll remove them, so we can focus on building other products you’ll love.
— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) October 9, 2018
To create Moments, you can click Create new Moment button, title your Moment with a name and add a description. Then choose Tweets to add to your Moment and click on the checkmark icon. You can set cover by choosing a cover image from one of your selected Tweets, or upload an image from your computer.
Apple is expected to hold yet another event later this month where it is scheduled to introduce new iPad Pro 2018 models, new Macbooks, AirPods 2 and much more. According to sources, the new WiFi iPad Pro 2018 models will have iPad8,1, iPad8,2, iPad8,5 and iPad8,6 codenames.
The cellular-capable iPad Pro 2018 models will have iPad8,3, iPad8,4 and iPad8,7 and iPad8,8 codenames. This reveals that there will be two models WiFi and LTE model in two different sizes each. Furthermore, the iPad Pro will have an edge-to-edge display and will not feature a Home button, much like the iPhone. Unlike the iPhone, the iPad Pro will not have a notch.
There will be slim bezels to accommodate the TrueDepth camera system necessary for Face ID. The 2018 iPad Pro will include Face ID with the same image signal processor as the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. it is rumored that the Face ID on the new iPad Pro will work in both portrait and landscape orientation.
It’s not clear if the new landscape support requires a special hardware feature, or if it can be made available to iPhones with a simple software update. Thanks to the USB-C Port, the 2018 iPad Pro ...
SkullCandy just launched Venue, the company's latest Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones in India. It features a strong, lightweight folding design and is crafted with premium materials. The cushioned adjustable headband lets you dial in the perfect fit, while soft memory foam ear cushions mold to your ears. It has 24 Hours of Battery Life with Rapid Charge even with ANC, comes with Find Your Headphones feature, Monitor Mode as well as Activate Assistant with the quick touch of a button.
Highlights of SkullCandy Venue
Active Noise Cancellation function filters out unwanted noise so all you hear is your music
3.5mm audio jack for wired listening
Driver Diameter: 40mm; Impedence: 32 ohms; Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz; Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.1% (1mW/500Hz); Sound Pressure Level (1mW @ 1KHz pink noise): 97.3dB @1kHz
Built-in Tile technology lets you track your headphones anywhere.
Active Assistant: With the quick touch of a button, you can use Venue to activate your device’s voice assistant to get directions or message your friends.
Built-in microphone
Monitor mode: Just press a button and Venue lets you answer a question or order a coffee without taking off your headphones.
24 hours of battery life over Bluetooth with ANC, Rapid Charge gives you 5 hours of use with 10 ...
YU Televentures, which is a subsidiary of Micromax Informatics has launched YU YUPHORIA Andriod-based Smart TV its first-ever television. It sports a 40-inch Smart LED display that allows its user to cast media from their smartphone to the Smart TV.
The YU YUPHORIA smart TV comes with Aptoide App store giving consumers a choice to chose from thousands of applications in one App store. Thanks to the Wireless Smartphone Control, it can augment the gaming experience by simply connecting their smartphone with the TV. It can also let users operate the entire TV at the touch of just a few buttons on their smartphones.
It sports a 40-inch Full HD LED display with 60Hz refresh rate and is powered by a Quad-Core processor and has AirPlay support to connect Apple devices for sharing media content. Connectivity features include 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, and 1 VGA port. It has 24W sound output. The new YUPHORIA Smart LED TV is priced at Rs. 18,490 and is exclusively available on Amazon.in starting today, October 10th.
Commenting on the launch, Rajesh Agarwal, Co-Founder, Micromax Informatics Ltd. said:
With the launch of the YU Smart TV, we are extremely excited to enter the consumer electronics space under YU for the first time. This entry is a testament ...
Sony just launched the WH-1000XM3 in the 1000X series of wireless noise cancelling headphones with new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 that promises four times greater performance to cancel mid to high-range noise such as street noise and human voices. The high quality internal headphone amp for the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 realizes stunning high sound quality.
Like its predecessor model, WH-1000XM3 is also equipped with Quick Attention Mode which enables one to know what’s going on around them without taking the headphones off. You can place their right hand over the right housing to decrease music volume instantly, which allows one to quickly respond to those around them. There are other ways to control the sound too by just swiping the touchpad on the right housing to turn the volume up/down or to change track.
It also has Customizable Automatic Power Off function on the companion Headphones Connect app, which allows the headphones to stay on in Noise Cancellation mode without being connected to a device.
Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones highlights and specifications
HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 lets you listen without distractions
Unique automatic personal NC, and Atmospheric Pressure optimisation
Smart Listening by Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts ambient sound to your activity
...
Xiaomi launched the Mi Band 3 with 0.78 inch OLED touch screen display in India on 27th Sep. The device went on sale for the first time on 28th Sep and similar to its predecessor Mi Band 3 is also priced at Rs. 1,999. It is certainly amongst the most affordable fitness trackers as of now in the market but there are some issues which you should consider before buying the Mi Band 3 in ongoing festive sale season.
On visiting Mi Community, we came across few posts in which users reported the battery drain issue on their Mi Band 3, on further research we observed that many users are facing this issue and are seeking a resolution from the company. A user posted,
My band lasted for 7 hrs and all the major services where turned off. I doubt whether the product is defective or is it normal. As the company claims for 20 days or better, it not even lasted for 1 Day. Please look into the problem Xiaomi.
Another user said,
There is a major battery draining issue.. got a replacement and found same issue again.. either Xiaomi is failing to fix the bugs.. or it is selling the defective products ...
Plantronics has launched a series of products including BackBeat FIT and BackBeat GO line that is perfect for runners, fitness enthusiasts, students and active people of all stripes. These are capable of delivering supreme audio quality and features Always Aware feature that enables outdoor enthusiasts to “hear what truly matters”.
These wireless headsets have soft, flexible earbuds that fit and hold comfortably in every situation. The BackBeat FIT 2100 & 3100 offer a mix of wearing styles, price points, colors and solutions to offer advanced feature customization, and enhanced safety. They are built on waterproof and sweatproof materials.
The BackBeat FIT 300 Series are discreet and ultra-light, designed to help users push through even their most rigorous workouts with stability and comfort in mind. The BackBeat GO 810 is wireless, over-the-ear headphone that is capable of delivering 22 hours of listening time
The BackBeat FIT 2100 comes in Black, Grey, Blue, and Lava Black colors and is priced at Rs. 8,100. The BackBeat FIT 3100 will be available in Black and Grey colors and is priced at Rs. 11,990. The BackBeat FIT 350 costs Rs. 6,490 and is priced at Black/Grey, Grey/Bone, and Grey/Blue colors. Lastly, the BackBeat GO 810 costs Rs. 11,990 and will be available in Graphite Black, Navy Blue, and Bone White colors.
Commenting on the ...
Amazon today started Great Indian Festival Sale, today offering deals on smartphones, laptops, headphones, TVs, speakers and more, as it had promised.
Best deals on smartphones during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale
Apple iPhone X 64GB – Rs. 69,999 (Rs. 21,901 off on MRP + No cost EMI from Rs. 7777 per month)
Huawei P20 Pro – Rs. 54,999 (Rs. 10,000 off)
Samsung Galaxy S9 64GB – Rs. 42,990 (Rs. 14,910 off + Additional Rs. 3000 off on exchange)
OnePlus 6 6GB + 64GB – Rs. 29,999 (Rs. 5000 off)
Samsung Galaxy A8+ – Rs. 23,999 (Rs. 6000 off + Extra Rs 2000 off on exchange)
Honor Play 4GB + 64GB – Rs. 18,999 (Rs. 1000 off + Additional Rs. 1000 cashback as Amazon Pay Balance, No cost EMI from Rs. 2111 per month)
Huawei Nova 3i - Rs. 17,990 (Rs. 3000 off)
Huawei P20 Lite - Rs. 15,999 (Rs. 4000 off)
XIaomi Mi A2 – Rs. 14,999 (Rs. 2000 off)
XIaomi Redmi Y2 (4GB + 64GB) – Rs.10,999 (Rs. 1000 off)
RealMe 1 4GB + 64GB– Rs.10,490 (Rs. 500 off)
Xiaomi Redmi Y2 (3GB + 32GB) – Rs. 8,999 (Rs. 1000 off)
Deals on accessories, Kindle, TVs and others on Amazon
Samsung Gear S3 Frontier - Rs. 17,990 (Rs. 10,510 off)
All-new Echo Plus (2nd gen) – ...
Update: @evleaks has shared more details about the four rear cameras on the Galaxy A9 Star Pro smartphone that will go official tomorrow. This coincides with earlier leak that revealed a 24MP f/1.7 aperture main sensor, 5MP depth-sensor for live focus with f/2.2 aperture, an 8MP 120 ° wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 10MP Telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture for 2X optical zoom.
FYI pic.twitter.com/nuN4GppW5C
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) October 10, 2018
Earlier: It is already known that Samsung is expected to launch a smartphone with four-rear cameras on October 11h. The device is rumored to be Galaxy A9 Star Pro which is said to sport a 6.28-inches Super AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC. Now, we know most of the specifications of the device.
The Galaxy A9 Star Pro will have quadruple cameras on the back and a fingerprint sensor. It sports a 6.28-inch sAMOLED display with FHD + (2220 × 1080) resolution with in-display buttons for navigation. As for the optics, among the four cameras; it will have a 24MP main sensor with optical image stabilization and an aperture of F1.7. A 5MP depth-sensor for live focus with F2.2 aperture, an 8MP 120 ° wide-angle lens with F2.4 aperture, and a 10MP optical zoom camera with F2.4 aperture.
It will ...
Mi.com was the first technology e-commerce platform in India to offer a reward program called Reward Mi which was announced by Xiaomi India back in June 2017. Reward Mi is a program to rewards fans with exclusive benefits such as F-codes and discount coupons which can be redeemed on selected products on mi.com. Earlier this year, Xiaomi India announced another reward program called Mi VIP Club for its fans and classified VIP fans into four levels called Silver Class, Gold Class, Platinum Class, and Diamond Class.
Users earn these VIP points and Mi Tokens by purchasing products, users earn 10% of transaction values as Mi Tokens and 1% as Mi VIP points, based on which they are entitled to upgrade reward whenever they reach to a higher level. Platinum and Diamond class users also receive birthday gifts on their birthdays from Xiaomi India.
Now, the company has added some new offers for Reward Mi users, users can also redeem Mi Tokens to get discount coupons for Paytm, Hungama, Cleartrip, and Eazydiner. Following are the details for discount coupons/vouchers,
Eazydiner: 500 Mi Tokens to get a INR 250 off voucher, applicable on bills exceeding INR 500, for t&c related to this offer refer ...
Microsoft announced that it joined hands with Open Invention Network (“OIN”) which is a community dedicated to protecting Linux and other open source software programs from patent risk. With this association, Microsoft believes that it will be able to do more than ever to help protect Linux and other important open source workloads from patent assertions.
Microsoft says that collaborative development through the open source process can accelerate innovation. Both the companies will demonstrate a commitment to open source software (OSS) and innovation through collaborative development. With more than 2,650 members, including numerous Fortune 500 enterprises, OIN is the largest patent non-aggression community and represents a core set of community values related to open source licensing, which has become the norm.
OIN’s community practices patent non-aggression in core open source technologies by cross-licensing Linux System patents to one another on a royalty-free basis. Patents owned by Open Invention Network are similarly licensed royalty-free to any organization that agrees not to assert its patents against the Linux System.
Erich Andersen Corporate Vice President, Deputy General Counsel said:
Joining OIN reflects Microsoft’s patent practice evolving in lock-step with the company’s views on Linux and open source more generally. We began this journey over two years ago through programs ...
Huawei's Honor brand just announced the Honor 8C, the company's latest budget smartphone and the successor of the Honor 7C in China, as it had promised. It has a 6.26-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch, is the first smartphone to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 632 SoC, has up to 4GB of RAM, comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for capturing depth information in portrait shots and AI scene recognition. It comes with an 8-megapixel camera on the front with AI beautify features.
It has 3D nano-level texture design, combining the gradient color and glare, offering an unique light and shadow circulation effect, features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It has Dual 4G VoLTE support, dedicated Dual SIM and microSD slots, and packs a 4000mAh battery that promises up to 12.5 hours of online video playback.
Honor 8C specifications
6.26-inch (1520 × 720 pixels) HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio
1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 632 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506 GPU
4GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
Dual SIM
Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.2
13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, ...
Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F), the company’s latest mid-range smartphone with quad rear cameras. This includes main 24-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture, 10-megapixel Telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture for 2x optical zoom, 8-megapixel 120° Ultra Wide Lens for wide-angle photos and the fourth 5-megapixel camera to capture depth information for portrait shots.
It also has a 24-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture. It has a 6.3-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen, is powered by a Snapdragon 710 with up to 8GB of RAM, has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and packs a 3,800mAh battery with support for fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) specifications
6.3-inch (1080×2220 pixels) Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display
Octa Core Snapdragon 710 10nm Mobile Platform (Dual 2.2GHz Kryo 360 + Hexa 1.7GHz Kryo 360 CPUs) with Adreno 616 GPU
6GB / 8GB RAM with 128 GB Storage, expandable up to 512GB via micro SD card
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Dual SIM ( nano + nano + microSD)
24MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.7 aperture, 10MP wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture, 8MP 120° Ultra Wide camera with f/2.4 aperture and 5MP f/2.2 depth camera
24MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture
Fingerprint sensor
Dimension:162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm; Weight: 183g
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz), VHT80, ...
Microsoft Corp. and Anil Kumble’s technology startup, Spektacom Technologies, with support from broadcast partner Star India introduced Power Bat to provide players, coaches, commentators, fans and viewers with a completely new and unique way to engage with the sport and help improve their game. This will be powered by the Microsoft Azure cloud platform using AI and Internet of Things (IoT) services.
Microsoft has been working closely with Spektacom and its founder Anil Kumble, the former captain, Indian cricket team, to incubate and launch the product, as part of its ScaleUp program. The Power Bat is a unique concept whereby a lightweight, Azure Sphere-powered sticker is stuck on the shoulder of the bat to form factor that is completely unobtrusive.
The #PowerBat leverages Microsoft’s Azure Sphere, #Azure #IoT and #AI services to securely capture, analyse and process the data for real-time insights, which we call Power Spek: @AnilKumble1074 pic.twitter.com/O060YtC5Jn
— Microsoft India (@MicrosoftIndia) October 11, 2018
In a live match, as soon as the batsman hits the ball, data on different parameters are captured in a new unit of measurement titled Power Speks. It captures the bat speed, twist of the bat in the hands of the batsman, the proximity of contact made with the ball to ...
Bose has launched Home Speaker 500, Soundbar 700, Soundbar 500 India which comes with Amazon Alexa integration. These speakers were introduced back in August. Both the smart speaker and soundbars use their proprietary mic technology found in Bose headsets and headphones to hear commands better over louder listening levels.
The speakers come with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity allowing users to play wide-range of songs, know information, smart home control and much more. The Bose Home Speaker 500 comes in anodized aluminum and uses two custom drivers pointed in opposite directions for powerful music without any distortion and artificial effects. The speaker can be controlled by either phone or through buttons present on the right top.
The Bose Soundbar 700 comes packed with company's proprietary technology called as Bose PhaseGuides, which sends multiple channels of a soundtrack or song throughout a space, placing discrete sound in places where there are no speakers. With the help of Bose DSP, custom low-profile transducers, and QuietPort technology, the soundbar delivers depth and details in the track.
Lastly, the Soundbar 500 features a matte finish uses ADAPTiQ, a technology pioneered by Bose and refined over several years to acoustically adjust to their surroundings and has HDMI Audio Return Channel ...
Flipkart yesterday started its five-day Big Billion Days sale for this year, as it had promised. Today it started its smartphone sale offering great deals on range of smartphones, accessories as well as other products such as LED TVs, laptops and more.
Best deals on smartphones during Flipkart Big Billion Days sale
Google Pixel 2 XL - Rs. 40,000 (Rs. 5499 off + up to Rs. 18000 off on exchange)
ASUS Zenfone 5Z 8GB + 256GB - Rs. 31,999 (Rs. 5,000 off + up to Rs. 18000 off on exchange)
Samsung Galaxy S8 - Rs. 29,990 (Rs. 15,000 off + up to Rs. 18000 off on exchange)
ASUS Zenfone 5Z 6GB + 128GB - Rs. 27,999 (Rs. 5,000 off + up to Rs. 18000 off on exchange)
ASUS Zenfone 5Z 6GB + 64GB - Rs. 24,999 (Rs. 5,000 off + up to Rs. 18000 off on exchange)
Honor 10 - Rs. 24,999 (Rs. 11,000 off + up to Rs. 18000 off on exchange)
Nokia 6.1 Plus - Rs. 14,999 (Rs. 1000 off + up to Rs. 11700 off on exchange)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro 4GB + 64GB - Rs. 12,999 (Rs. 2000 off)
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 4GB + 64GB - Rs. 12999 (Rs. 2000 off + up to Rs. 11700 off on exchange)
Honor 9N 3GB + ...
