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

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G with 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Display, Snapdragon 865+ gets certified

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 5G smartphone with the model number SM-F7070 has been certified. This reveals that it could be powered by Snapdragon 865+ with prime core is clocked at 3.09GHz compared to 2.84GHz in the 865. Even the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note20+ is said to be powered by Snapdragon 865+ paired with Snapdragon X55 5G modem. Other specifications will be similar to the Z Flip 4G version, according to the listing. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G with 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Display, Snapdragon 865+ gets certified”

Ather now lets you exchange your old bike/scooter for Ather 450

Ather Energy, the makers of the popular Ather 450 electric scooters has launched new Ather Exchange Programme  in partnership with CredR so that you can exchange your old two-wheeler for a new Ather 450 electric scooter. Continue reading “Ather now lets you exchange your old bike/scooter for Ather 450”

Samsung 870 QVO SSD with up to 8TB storage announced

Samsung Electronics has unveiled the 870 QVO SSD its new consumer solid state drive (SSD) line up. It comes with up to eight terabytes (TB) of storage capacity and is built on the company’s second-generation quad-level cell (QLC) technology. It promises sequential read and write speeds of up to 560 MB/s and 530 MB/s and Random Read and Write Speed up to IOPS 98K and 88K, respectively. Continue reading “Samsung 870 QVO SSD with up to 8TB storage announced”

Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 12nm ultra-low power platform with smarter, always-on co-processor announced

Qualcomm has introduced Snapdragon Wear 4100 platforms, Snapdragon Wear 4100+ and Snapdragon Wear 4100 for next-generation smartwatches based on new ultra-low power hybrid architecture. The Snapdragon Wear 4100+ platform is based on hybrid approach and includes a super-fast System-on-Chip (SoC), a smarter Always On (AON) co-processor, and substantial improvements in platform power based on 12nm process technology compared 28nm Wear 3100 platform. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 12nm ultra-low power platform with smarter, always-on co-processor announced”

Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Editions, Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White variant to go on sale in India from July 10

Samsung has announced the BTS Editions of Galaxy S20+ and the Galaxy Buds+ wireless headset will be priced Rs. 87,999 and Rs. 14,990, respectively in India. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra also gets a new Cloud White variant that will be available in limited quantity priced at Rs. 97,999. These will go on sale from July 10th, and pre-orders start from tomorrow, July 1st till July 9th. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Editions, Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White variant to go on sale in India from July 10”

Indian Government bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, Shareit and UC Browser [Update: TikTok Responds]

TikTok

Update: June 30, 2020 – Few hours after the announcement by the government, TikTok, Helo and more apps have been removed from the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. Today TikTok has released a statement that it continues to comply with all data privacy and security requirements under Indian law and has not shared any user data with any foreign government, including the Chinese Government. It has been invited to meet with concerned government stakeholders for an opportunity to respond and submit their clarifications. Continue reading “Indian Government bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, Shareit and UC Browser [Update: TikTok Responds]”

Realme C11 with 6.5-inch Mini drop display, Helio G35, 5000mAh battery announced

Realme just announced its C11 smartphone in the C series in Malaysia, as it had promised. It packs a 6.5-inch HD+ mini-drop display with 88.7% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, runs Android 10 with realme UI on top, features a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 5-megapixel front camera. It also has nightscape mode. Continue reading “Realme C11 with 6.5-inch Mini drop display, Helio G35, 5000mAh battery announced”

MediaTek Helio G35 and Helio G25 Octa-Core SoCs with HyperEngine game technology announced

MediaTek just announced Helio G25 and G35, the company’s latest budget SoCs in the gaming-focused G series. These feature MediaTek HyperEngine game technology for faster, smoother performance, enhanced power efficiency, and brilliant graphics, and always keep you connected and deliver the lowest latency gaming experience, says the company. Continue reading “MediaTek Helio G35 and Helio G25 Octa-Core SoCs with HyperEngine game technology announced”

Redmi 9C with 6.53-inch display, Helio G35, triple rear cameras, 5000mAh battery and Redmi 9A with Helio G25 announced

After the Redmi 9 that was announced recently in Europe and China, Xiaomi has announced Redmi 9C and Redmi 9A smartphones in Malaysia, after recent rumours. These phones pack a 6.53-inch LCD Dot Drop notch screen and pack a 5000mAh battery. The Redmi 9C is the first smartphone to be powered by 2.3GHz Octa Core MediaTek Helio G35 processor and the Redmi 9A is powered by 2GHz Octa Core MediaTek Helio G25 processor. Continue reading “Redmi 9C with 6.53-inch display, Helio G35, triple rear cameras, 5000mAh battery and Redmi 9A with Helio G25 announced”

Xiaomi to introduce Mi OLED TV Master Series with 65-inch 120Hz screen, Dolby Atmos on July 2

Xiaomi today confirmed that it will introduce new Mi TV Master series of OLED TVs in China on July 2nd. It will be an ultra high-end TV series with 120Hz refresh rate for the best gaming experience, brighter, richer colors and higher contrast and will also offer the best audio experience with Dolby Atmos. According to rumors it will be a 65-inch screen. Continue reading “Xiaomi to introduce Mi OLED TV Master Series with 65-inch 120Hz screen, Dolby Atmos on July 2”

Realme Narzo 10 gets new ‘That Blue’ color variant; available from June 30

realme launched the Narzo 10 smartphone in the new Narzo series in India last month in That White and That Green colour variants. Today the company has announced that new That Blue colour variant in the country tomorrow on Flipkart, realme.com priced at Rs. 11,999. It will also soon be available offline in selected states Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Kerala. Continue reading “Realme Narzo 10 gets new ‘That Blue’ color variant; available from June 30”

HONOR 30 Lite with 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 800, 48MP triple rear cameras to be announced on July 2

HUAWEI’s HONOR recently confirmed that HONOR X10 Max will be announced on July 2nd. Now the company has confirmed that HONOR 30 Youth Edition (Lite) will be announced alongside. The company has posted official image that shows Blue and Gray colors with a gradient finish, triple rear cameras with a 48-megapixel rear camera and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Continue reading “HONOR 30 Lite with 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 800, 48MP triple rear cameras to be announced on July 2”

Spectacles 2 and Spectacles 3 by Snapchat launching in India on July 4th starting at Rs. 14999

Snap Inc. the makers of Snapchat are finally launching its Spectacles 2 and Spectacles 3 with built-in camera in India on Flipkart on July 4th priced at Rs. 14,999 and Rs. 29,999, respectively. There is also dedicated India website that lists the features and the specifications. These are currently sold in the US for $150 (Rs. 11,345 approx.) and $380 (Rs. 28,740 approx.), respectively. Continue reading “Spectacles 2 and Spectacles 3 by Snapchat launching in India on July 4th starting at Rs. 14999”

OPPO Enco W11 true wireless earbuds launching in India on June 29 for Rs. 2499

Update: Now there is a new Enco W11 listing on Flipkart that mentions the price as Rs. 2499 and the new banner says that it will launch on June 29th. Continue reading “OPPO Enco W11 true wireless earbuds launching in India on June 29 for Rs. 2499”

PLAYGO BH70 Review — Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

PLAY, a new Indian start-up launched the PLAYGO BH70 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones a few months back. It has features AI Algorithm and Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation with five microphones, Smart Sensor Control for Autoplay & Pause and more. After using it for a couple of months, here is the review. Continue reading “PLAYGO BH70 Review — Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones”