Syska SW100 Smartwatch with 15-day battery life launched for Rs. 2499

Syska, the makers of home lighting fixtures and smart home products, is entering the Indian wearables market with the launch of their first smart watch, called the SW100. It features a 1.3-inch TFT LCD screen, 11 different sports tracking modes, sleep tracking, IP68 water resistance and more.

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Xiaomi India teases launch of a new trimmer on August 6

Xiaomi is rapidly expanding its smart home and accessory lineup in India with launches like Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Mi Toothbrush, Screwdriver, Trimmer, etc. On similar lines, the company is launching yet another accessory – a new trimmer in India on August 6th, 2020. Continue reading “Xiaomi India teases launch of a new trimmer on August 6”

LG’s Q2 2020 profits down 24.1% YoY, Mobile losses continue

LG Electronics has reported revenues of 12.83 trillion won (US$ 10.51 billion) for the second quarter that ended June 30, 2020, which is down 17.9% compared to the same quarter last year. It posted profits of 495.4 billion won (US$ 405.65 million), down 24.1% YoY. “The resilient company managed its supply chain and cost structure to weather the storm of the global public health and economic crises,” said the company. Continue reading “LG’s Q2 2020 profits down 24.1% YoY, Mobile losses continue”

InterDigital files patent infringement cases against Xiaomi over cellular and H.265 technologies

InterDigital, an Indian mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced that they are taking action against Xiaomi for infringing on patents involving cellular and H.265/HEVC Indian patents. InterDigital has stated that they are willing to settle the issue with Xiaomi under the terms of a FRAND license.

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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus – All you need to know

Displays on smartphones and portable devices have come a long way in terms of innovation and at the same time, the choice/preference of users has also changed. The position of plastic displays on smartphones that were prevalent for a long time was gradually replaced by glass and it largely helped OEMs to improve the aesthetics of their devices. While it was largely adopted by users, protection was a concern as well which is when companies like Corning came up with ‘Gorilla Glass’ which is a brand of chemically strengthened glass. It was first introduced back in 2007 and with the launch of Gorilla Glass Victus, it is in its 7th generation now. In this article, let us see what the Gorilla Glass Victus is all about and how it is different from the previous generations. Continue reading “Corning Gorilla Glass Victus – All you need to know”

Jabra Elite 75t and Elite Active 75t wireless charging variants launched in India

Jabra launched Elite active 75t True wireless waterproof earbuds in India back in March. Today it has launched  new Mint, Sienna and Navy colour variants and a new wireless charging variant. The Elite 75t that was launched in India last year also gets a wireless charging variant. Continue reading “Jabra Elite 75t and Elite Active 75t wireless charging variants launched in India”

ASUS Vivobook Ultra K14 (K413), VivoBook S14 (S433) and ZenBook 13 (UX325)/14(UX425) launched in India starting at Rs. 38990

ASUS today launched its latest VivoBook Ultra K14 (K413), VivoBook S14 (S433), ZenBook 13 (UX325), and ZenBook 14 (UX425) laptops with Intel 10th Gen processors in India. The VivoBook S14 and K14 come with 14-inch Full HD displays. S14 offers up to an Intel Core i7 10510U processor, and the K14 is powered by up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor. These feature up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Continue reading “ASUS Vivobook Ultra K14 (K413), VivoBook S14 (S433) and ZenBook 13 (UX325)/14(UX425) launched in India starting at Rs. 38990”

TECNO Spark 6 Air with 7-inch display, 6000mAh battery launched for Rs. 7999, Minipod M1 earbuds for Rs. 799

TRANSSION India has launched TECNO Spark 6 Air smartphone and Minipod M1 true wireless single earbud. It has a 7-inch HD+ Dot Notch screen, is powered by MediaTek Helio A25 octa-core SoC with 2GB of RAM, features 13MP + 2MP + AI quad rear cameras with quad LED flash and an 8MP front camera with dual LED flash, and a 6000mAh battery. Continue reading “TECNO Spark 6 Air with 7-inch display, 6000mAh battery launched for Rs. 7999, Minipod M1 earbuds for Rs. 799”

Google One app’s phone backup tool now free for all Google users

The Google One membership program was launched two years ago, giving users a one-stop location for their online storage needs, live support with experts along with other benefits. Google is now making two features, namely phone backup and a new storage manager tool, free for all Google users via the Google One app.

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ASUS VivoBook Ultra K413 Review (14-inch FHD display, Intel Core i5-10210U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)

The laptop market in India is filled with a plethora of models for consumers to choose from and new brands like Xiaomi have entered the laptop market recently as well. With more brands entering the laptop market, existing brands are also getting quite aggressive with the pricing than before. ASUS is one such brand that has been manufacturing laptops close to 30 years now and is known for its wide range of laptops from ZenBook, VivoBook series. The latest offering from the company in India is the ASUS VivoBook Ultra K14 (K413) with a 10th Gen processor, NanoEdge display, aluminium body, and more. We have been testing the laptop for more than a week now, and here is our ASUS VivoBook Ultra K413 Review. Continue reading “ASUS VivoBook Ultra K413 Review (14-inch FHD display, Intel Core i5-10210U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)”

Samsung Galaxy M31s with 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED Infinity O display, 6000mAh battery, 25W fast charging launched in India starting from Rs. 19499

Samsung just launched the Galaxy M31s, the company’s latest smartphone in the M series in India, as it had announced. It has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED display with over 91% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by the latest Exynos 9611 10nm SoC with up to 8GB of RAM, features a 64-megapixel rear camera, 12-megapixel 123° ultra-wide angle camera, 5-megapixel depth sensor, 5-megapixel macro camera and a 32-megapixel camera on the front. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M31s with 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED Infinity O display, 6000mAh battery, 25W fast charging launched in India starting from Rs. 19499”

POCO M2 Pro goes on sale again today at 12 noon on Flipkart

POCO M2 Pro was launched in India earlier this month starting at Rs. 13999. It went on sale for the first time on July 14th. The second sale happens today, July 30th at 12 noon on Flipkart. SBI Credit card users get 5% instant discount (Up to Rs. 750), which is part of ongoing offer on Flipkart. Continue reading “POCO M2 Pro goes on sale again today at 12 noon on Flipkart”

Samsung’s Q2 2020 profits up 23.4% YoY, mobile profits up 25% YoY

Samsung has reported its earnings for Q2 2020 that ended June 30, 2020 in which the company has made revenue of 52.97 trillion won, a decrease of 5.62% YoY. Revenue rose 5.6% YoY and 4% QoQ due to reduced sales of smartphones and other devices. Operating profit rose to 8.15 trillion won, up 23.4% YoY and 26.3% QoQ. This is due to firm demand for memory chips and appliances, as well as a one-off gain at its Display Panel Business. Continue reading “Samsung’s Q2 2020 profits up 23.4% YoY, mobile profits up 25% YoY”

HONOR 9A listed on Amazon India for Rs. 11,999 ahead of launch on July 31

HONOR is all set to launch its HONOR 9A, HONOR 9S smartphones and HONOR MagicBook 15 laptop in India on 31st July after the smartphones were announced in Russia back in April this year. A day before the official launch in India, Amazon has jumped the gun and listed the HONOR 9A on its site and has started accepting orders too. Continue reading “HONOR 9A listed on Amazon India for Rs. 11,999 ahead of launch on July 31”