Reliance Jio said to launch JioBook laptop with Android-based JioOS

Reliance Jio is reportedly planning to enter the laptop market segment, as they are currently developing a product called the JioBook. The laptop was spotted to be running a custom version of Android OS, called JioOS, and is powered by a Qualcomm SoC inside.

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OnePlus 9 Series 5G launch set for March 23; Hasselblad camera partnership confirmed

After teasers, OnePlus has officially confirmed the launch of OnePlus 9 Series 5G smartphones globally on March 23rd. It has also announced a three-year partnership with legendary camera manufacturer Hasselblad to co-develop the next generation of smartphone camera systems for future OnePlus flagship devices starting with the OnePlus 9 Series. Continue reading “OnePlus 9 Series 5G launch set for March 23; Hasselblad camera partnership confirmed”

Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Unboxing and First Impressions

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand launched the Redmi Note 10 series, the company’s latest mid-range smartphones in India last week. The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max is the top-end phone in the series that packs a 108MP Samsung HM2 main camera, is powered by Snapdragon 732G SoC and features a 120Hz AMOLED Display. Here we have the unboxing and the first impressions of the phone. Continue reading “Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Unboxing and First Impressions”

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Review – The king of the Ryzen CPUs

Late last year, AMD outed a bunch of new processors under the Ryzen 5000 series which are based on the new Zen 3 architecture. The most premium offering from AMD is the Ryzen 9 5950X which boasts of 16 cores and 32 threads and is one the most attractive offerings in the market for anyone looking to build high-end PC for gaming or otherwise and takes on Intel’s top-most offering i9-10900K. Does the AMD 5950X live up to the expectations. Lets take a look in this review.
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Apple said to launch iPad and MacBook models with OLED displays in 2022

Apple is reportedly planning to release updated iPads and MacBook laptops with OLED displays. These OLED devices will go into production by the end of 2021, and likely early next year. They are rumoured to exist alongside their upcoming Macbooks with Mini-LED displays.

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Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 rugged smartphone with 5.3-inch display, Exynos 850, Android 11 announced

Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy XCover 5, a rugged, yet sleek-to-hold smartphone that is engineered for use in tough work environments such as in the field and factories. This is Samsung’s first rugged Galaxy smartphone after the Galaxy S7 Active smartphone, which they released back in 2016.

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JBL Boombox 2, Go 3 and Clip 4 wireless speakers launched in India starting at Rs. 3999

JBL has announced three new updates in their Bluetooth wireless speaker range in India, namely the Boombox 2, Go 3 and Clip 4. They feature water-resistant designs, powerful sound, long battery lives, Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, USB-C charging and more.

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Moto G10 Power and Moto G30 launching in India on March 9

Motorola has officially announced the launch date of its upcoming smartphones – Moto g10 Power and Moto g30 in India. The company has scheduled a virtual event on March 9th, 2021 at 12 PM. Just like any other Moto device, the g10 Power and g30 will be Flipkart exclusives. Continue reading “Moto G10 Power and Moto G30 launching in India on March 9”

Google shortens Chrome’s release cycle by two weeks

In general, Google Chrome receives its new milestone related to stability, security, or speed every six weeks. However, moving forward, the company has announced that it will be moving to a faster release cycle by shipping a new milestone every four weeks, starting with Chrome 94 in Q3 of 2021. Continue reading “Google shortens Chrome’s release cycle by two weeks”

Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound audio ecosystem announced; Xiaomi and Audio-Technica first partners

Yesterday, Qualcomm announced “Snapdragon Sound”, an ecosystem of sorts containing a suite of optimised technologies that will work in harmony with devices, and is designed to provide users with the best audio experience. Qualcomm has designed these technologies for users for when listening to streaming music, communicating on the phone, or wirelessly gaming.

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India wearables market records 144.3% YoY growth in 2020: IDC

According to the IDC report, the Indian wearables market posted a 144.3% year-over-year (YoY) growth in 2020 with shipments of 36.4 million units. The growth was driven by the increasing acceptance of earwear devices and upgrades to watches from wrist bands.  Continue reading “India wearables market records 144.3% YoY growth in 2020: IDC”

Redmi Note 10 5G with 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 700 and Redmi Note 10S announced

In addition to Redmi Note 10 and Note 10 Pro that was introduced in India, Xiaomi also introduced the Redmi Note 10 5G and Redmi Note 10S for the global markets at its global event earlier today. The Redmi Note 10S is nothing but the Redmi Note 10 with the Helio G95 SoC instead of Snapdragon 678 anmd 64MP instead of 48MP rear camera while retaining other specifications. Continue reading “Redmi Note 10 5G with 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 700 and Redmi Note 10S announced”

RedMagic 6 and 6 Pro with 6.8-inch FHD+ 165Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888, up to 18GB RAM announced

Developed together with Tencent Games, RedMagic announced Tencent
edition of RedMagic 6 and 6 Pro gaming phones, as it had promised. These feature a 6.8-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with 165Hz refresh rate, 500Hz single finger touch sampling rate and 360Hz multi-finger touch sampling rate with Touch Choreographer, an intelligently adaptive technology that selects the most accurate refresh rate between 60Hz/90Hz/120Hz/165Hz based on your activity, resulting in a more comfortable visual experience and saving battery power. Continue reading “RedMagic 6 and 6 Pro with 6.8-inch FHD+ 165Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888, up to 18GB RAM announced”

Amazfit GTS 2 Mini gets Alexa support: Here’s how to install

In December, Amazfit launched the lighter version of GTS 2 — GTS 2 Mini in India at Rs. 6,999. It features a 1.55-inch AMOLED screen with an AOD option, 50+ watch faces, supports 24-hour heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring.  Continue reading “Amazfit GTS 2 Mini gets Alexa support: Here’s how to install”