Reliance Jio has launched JioInteract – world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) based brand engagement platform. It will start with Live Video Call that features India’s favourite celebrities. Amitabh Bachchan will be the first one will come on live video call to promote his upcoming comedy-drama film ‘102 Not Out’ in the most innovative way. Continue reading “Reliance Jio launches JioInteract world’s first AI-based engagement platform”
Sony has finally launched its new X9000F series of 4K HDR TVs in India, months after it was introduced at the CES 2018. These have X1 Extreme processor that promises striking highlights, deeper darks and vibrant colours. It incorporates technologies like Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Dual database processing. It runs on Android TV version 7.0 with Sony’s exclusive user interface and also has Chromecast built-in. Continue reading “Sony Bravia X9000F 4K HDR Android TV series with 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme launched in India”
Samsung has introduced new PRO Endurance microSDHC/microSDXC card that promised industry-leading endurance and up to 43,8001 hours of continuous video recording. This is targeted to be used in intensive video monitoring applications such as surveillance and security cameras, body cameras and dash cams, making continuous video monitoring fast and stable. It offers up to 100 MB/s read speeds, provides FHD recording and 4K support via write speeds of up to 30 MB/s. Continue reading “Samsung PRO Endurance microSD card with 25 times better endurance announced”
Xiaomi just announced that it will introduce a new smartphone in the ‘S series’ in China on May 10th that will be exclusively on Suning Tesco in the country. We already know all the specifications of the Redmi S2 smartphone through TENAA certification and live images and video that surfaced recently. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi S2 with 5.99-inch 18:9 display, dual rear cameras, Android 8.1 to be announced on May 10”
Just just announced a smartphone launch event on May 23rd. In a tweet, the company says that “A phone that is more than the sum of its specs” along with and image that shows the internals of the phone. This clearly shows four cameras, hybrid dual SIM slot and more. Continue reading “HTC schedules an event on May 23, U12+ with dual front and rear cameras expected”
Huawei launched the P20 Pro, flagship smartphone and the P20 Lite in India last week. As promised, both the smartphones went on sale in the country today exclusively on Amazon.in for Rs. 64,999 and Rs. 19,999, respectively with several launch offers. Continue reading “Huawei P20 Pro and P20 Lite go on sale exclusively on Amazon India with launch offers”
Samsung introduced its first 16-megapixel CMOS image sensor (S5K3P3) with 1.0μm-pixel size back in 2015. Today the company has introduced a new 16-megapixel sensor with 1.0μm-pixel size in its ISOCELL Slim 3P9 lineup targeted at sleekly designed smartphones. The sensor has Tetracell technology and a Plug and Play solution. Continue reading “Samsung introduces 16MP ISOCELL Slim 3P9 sensor with Tetracell technology for sleek smartphones”
After Bengaluru and Hyderabad, ACT Fibernet has upgraded its plans for Chennai users as well at no extra cost, about 9 months after the last upgrade. In some plans speeds have also been upgraded, and ACT has also introduced a new Blast Promo plan that offers 100Mbps speed and 1000GB FUP. ACT Fibernet’s Retail 1999 plan now offers 2TB (download+upload) of FUP, and the speed has been upgraded to 200Mbps.
LG just announced the company’s flagship G7 ThinQ smartphone at an event in New York, as it had promised. It has a 6.1-inch QHD+ 19.5:9 FullVision LCD Super Bright display that can be viewed easily even under direct sunlight with brightness up to 1,000 nit, displaying 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut. The bottom bezel is almost 50 percent slimmer than on the LG G6, says LG. It is powered by Snapdragon 845 with up to 6GB RAM (G7+ ThinQ).
Asus launched the Zenfone Max Pro M1 smartphone last week, and the phone will be available for order in the country from tomorrow, May 3rd, exclusively on Flipkart starting at Rs. 10,999. Today the company has rolled out a new update to review units that brings Face recognition, improves gyroscope and audio as well as improvements to the camera and battery during standby. It also brings Android security patch for April, 2018. Check out the complete change log below. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 gets a new update with Face unlock, camera improvements and more ahead of sale”
Vivo announced X21 smartphone with in-display fingerprint sensor in China back in March. Today the company has launched in Singapore, marking the first global launch for the smartphone. To remind you, the phone has a 6.28-inch FHD+ 19:9 Super AMOLED display with a notch, 90.3% screen-to-body ratio, 1.66mm narrow bezels on the sides, 1.79mm bezels on the top and 5mm on the bottom. It is powered by Snapdragon 660 AIE Artificial Intelligence Chip with 6GB RAM and runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch OS 4.0 with A.I features. Continue reading “Vivo X21 with 6.28-inch FHD+ 19:9 display, dual rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor goes global”
Xiaomi at its Mi POP event in Mumbai officially launched the new Mi Music app with Hungama Music integration. This was rolled out in beta for Xiaomi users back in March. With the partnership, over 10 million tracks will be available for free for streaming across 13 Indian languages as well as international languages.
Couple of months back Idea Cellular started roll out of its VoLTE services in Maharashtra & Goa, Kerala, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh & Telangana for its employees in the first phase. Today the company has started commercial roll out of VoLTE services across six circles – Maharashtra (excluding Mumbai) & Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana , and, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh. The company had promised to roll out VoLTE services by the end of 2017. Continue reading “Idea launches VoLTE services across six circles, offers 10GB free data”
Nokia announced a review of strategic options for the Digital Health business in February 2018. After rumors that Google’s Nest is looking to acquire Nokia’s Health Division, the company today confirmed that plans to sell back its Digital Health business to Éric Carreel, co-founder and former chairman of Withings. Continue reading “Nokia to sell its Digital Health business back to Withings co-founder Éric Carreel”
OnePlus is all set to introduce its flagship OnePlus 6 smartphone in a couple of weeks, including the Avengers Edition. Today the company has announced pop-up events globally, including India, as usual. Pop-ups will be held across 8 cities in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata & Ahmedabad in India. Across the globe pop-ups will be held in New York, London, Paris, Milan and Beijing.
