Author: Srivatsan Sridhar

Srivatsan Sridhar is a Mobile Technology Enthusiast who is passionate about Mobile phones and Mobile apps. He uses the phones he reviews as his main phone. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram

Nokia 43-inch 4K LED Smart Android TV with Dolby Vision, JBL audio launched in India for Rs. 31999

Flipkart and Nokia have launched the second Nokia branded Smart TV in India, as they had promised. The 43-inch 4K Ultra HD TV has narrow bezels offering infinity-edge viewing experience. It has MEMC technology, intelligent dimming, wide color gamut and Dolby Vision. The TV has built-in 24 watt speakers on the bottom with DTS TruSurround, Dolby Audio and audio optimizations from JBL for deep bass. It runs Android 9.0 with support for Google Assistant, Chromecast in-built and lets you download more apps via Google’s Android Play Store.

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HONOR Play 4 Pro 5G with 6.57-inch FHD+ display, Kirin 990, 32MP + 8MP dual front cameras, IR temperature measurement and Play 4 5G announced

HUAWEI’s HONOR brand just announced the HONOR Play 4 and Play 4 Pro 5G smartphones, as it had promised. These phones pack 6.81-inch and 6.57-inch FHD+ LCD screens with 60Hz refresh rate, respectively. The Play 4 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800 SoC and the Play 4 Pro 5G is powered by the company’s own Kirin 990 SoC with Balong 5000 5G modem. These have VC cooling support. The Play 4 Pro has a 40MP Sony IMX600y sensor along with 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS. It also has a 32MP front camera along with an 8MP Ultra-wide sensor. Continue reading “HONOR Play 4 Pro 5G with 6.57-inch FHD+ display, Kirin 990, 32MP + 8MP dual front cameras, IR temperature measurement and Play 4 5G announced”

POCO teases next “POCO for India” is coming soon

It has been four months since POCO launched the POCO X2 mid-range smartphone in India. At the end of a new video titled “We’re #POCOForIndia”, POCO says that the next POCO for India is coming soon. POCO GM, C Manmohan says “Started with an intent of making some amazing products for India. We will pursue this dream of providing the best experience with the help of our fans”. Continue reading “POCO teases next “POCO for India” is coming soon”

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Review: Whole in One

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand this year launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Note 9 Pro Max smartphones. Both have the same design and share almost similar specifications with the main change being the cameras and it also has support for faster charging. This lies in the same price range as the POCO X2, but doesn’t feature feature high refresh rate option. Let us dive into the review to find out what the device has to offer. Since I had reviewed the Note 9 Pro few weeks back, let’s see if the Note 9 Pro Max is worth the additional cost for the additional features. Continue reading “Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Review: Whole in One”

Amazfit BIP S with 1.28-inch color touch display, GPS, up to 40 days battery life launched in India for Rs. 4999

Huami has officially launched the Amazfit BIP S smartwatch in India, as it had promised. It was introduced  at the CES earlier this year and was launched in China in April. It has a 1.28-inch colourful transflective display true offering bright colors with 64 Gamut and easily readable outdoors even under bright sunlight. The BIP S integrates Huami-PAI, indicator of personal activity that gives you details about your heart health and overall fitness, helping you reach or maintain your personal best. Continue reading “Amazfit BIP S with 1.28-inch color touch display, GPS, up to 40 days battery life launched in India for Rs. 4999”

Samsung Galaxy M11 with 6.4-inch Infinity-O display, 5000mAh battery and Galaxy M01 launched in India starting at Rs. 8999

Samsung just launched the Galaxy M11 and the Galaxy M01 smartphones in India, as it had promised. The M11 packs a 6.4-inch HD+ Infinity-O LCD screen, is powered by Snapdragon 450 with up to 4GB RAM, packs triple rear cameras that includes a 13MP primary camera, 5MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapxiel depth sensor and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera and packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M11 with 6.4-inch Infinity-O display, 5000mAh battery and Galaxy M01 launched in India starting at Rs. 8999”

Vivo TWS Neo with Bluetooth 5.2, aptX Apaptive, low-latency gaming announced

At the X50 series launch event vivo also introduced TWS Neo earbuds, a cheaper version of its first True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds that was introduced last year. It has DeepX audio effect for strong bass, clear voice and treble and has Bluetooth 5.2. It has 14.2mm drivers, has support for aptX Adaptive and AAC high-definition audio decoding technology. The TWS Neo has 88ms low latency mode that promises the best gaming experience. Continue reading “Vivo TWS Neo with Bluetooth 5.2, aptX Apaptive, low-latency gaming announced”

Vivo X50 Pro+ with 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display, Snapdragon 865G, 50MP quad rear cameras with 60x zoom, X50 and X50 Pro announced

Vivo has officially introduced X50 series smartphones that includes X50, X50 Pro and X50 Pro+. The X50 and X50 Pro have a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with 90Hz refresh rate, 120Hz touch response rate, but only the X50 Pro comes with a 55° curved screen. These are powered by Snapdragon 765G with support for 5G SA/ NSA, while the X50 Pro+ comes with a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED 55° curved screen with 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate and are powered by Snapdragon 865 with 5G SA/ NSA support. Both the phones feature an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 32-megapixel in-screen camera. Continue reading “Vivo X50 Pro+ with 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display, Snapdragon 865G, 50MP quad rear cameras with 60x zoom, X50 and X50 Pro announced”

Sony PlayStation 5 event set for June 4 [Update: Postponed]

Sony has announced that it has decided to postpone the PlayStation 5 event scheduled for June 4. “While we understand gamers worldwide are excited to see PS5 games, we do not feel that right now is a time for celebration and for now, we want to stand back and allow more important voices to be heard,” said the company.

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TRAI confirms 10-digit numbering for mobile services will continue

TRAI, the telecom regulator of India last week issued recommendations on ‘Ensuring Adequate Numbering Resources for Fixed Line and Mobile Services’. Some reported that TRAI has recommended 11-digit numbering scheme for mobile services. However, TRAI today clarified that it has not recommended 11-digit numbering scheme for mobile services and the country will continue to follow a 10-digit numbering. Continue reading “TRAI confirms 10-digit numbering for mobile services will continue”

ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G with 6.53-inch FHD+ display, Dimensity 800, 48MP quad rear cameras announced

ZTE today announced Axon 11 SE 5G, the company’s latest 5G smartphone. It packs a 6.53-inch Full HD+ screen with 3.56mm minimal bezels, and 90.8% screen-to-body ratio and houses a 16-megapixel punch-hole camera, is powered by  Octa-Core MediaTek Dimensity 800 7nm SoC with ZBooster 2, up to 8GB of RAM, built-in 5G stand alone and non-stand alone (SA/NSA) sub-6GHz networks, quad rear cameras that includes a 48-megapixel primary rear camera, 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensors. Continue reading “ZTE Axon 11 SE 5G with 6.53-inch FHD+ display, Dimensity 800, 48MP quad rear cameras announced”

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 to be announced on June 11, could feature bigger AMOLED screen, Sp02 sensor, new sports modes

Xiaomi has finally confirmed that it will introduce the Mi Band 5, successor of last year’s Mi Band 4 in China on June 11th, the same date the Mi Band 4 was announced. Based on the image that has surfaced in Mi Wear app, it shows a similar design as the Band 4. This will reportedly come with a slightly larger 1.2-inch screen. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Band 5 to be announced on June 11, could feature bigger AMOLED screen, Sp02 sensor, new sports modes”

Redmi 9, Redmi 9C and Redmi 9A specifications surface – 6.53-inch display, 5000mAh battery

Details about Redmi 9 along with live image surfaced last year, few details surfaced later and it even surfaced on the official Xiaomi India website. Thanks to the same tipster Sudhanshu, we now have the rumored specifications of the Redmi 9, Redmi 9C and Redmi 9A and their pricing. The Redmi 9C and Redmi 9A are said to be powered by upcoming MediaTek Helio G35 and Helio G25 processors, respectively. Continue reading “Redmi 9, Redmi 9C and Redmi 9A specifications surface — 6.53-inch display, 5000mAh battery”

iQOO 3 available in India at an effective price of Rs. 31990 with ICICI card offer

iQOO launched its iQOO 3 smartphone in 4G and 5G variants earlier this year at a starting price of Rs. 36,990. The company announced price cuts on all the variants of iQOO 3 smartphone last month, after a GST price hike. Now the company announced Rs. 3,000 instant discount on ICICI Bank Credit Cards, Credit Card EMI and Debit Card EMI transactions on Flipkart, so that you can get the phone at an effective price of Rs. 31,990, which is a good deal for a Snapdragon 865-powered smartphone. This limited period offer is valid till 15th June, 2020.
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Noise Shots Nuvo with Bluetooth 5.0, fast charging launched for Rs. 2999

Noise, popular for its wearables has launched Noise Shots Nuvo, the company’s latest true wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0. The headset has voice assistant support on Android and iOS and comes with IPX4 rating for water resistance from sweat and rain. Continue reading “Noise Shots Nuvo with Bluetooth 5.0, fast charging launched for Rs. 2999”