Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy A21 smartphone with Infinity-O display alongside the Galaxy A11. The upgraded version of the Galaxy A20 is already in works and now, renders of the upcoming Galaxy A20s have surfaced along with key specifications. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A21s with 6.5-inch Infinity-O display, Exynos 850, quad rear cameras, 5000mAh battery surfaces”
Targeting next generation data centre storage, Samsung Electronics has announced their PM9A3 NVMe SSDs that uses the SNIA-based E1.S form factor with full PCIe Gen 4 support. It will supports read speeds up to 3200MB/s, random writes of 180,000 IOPs and more.
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Sony Corporation has announced two intelligent vision sensors — IMX500 1/2.3-type (7.857 mm diagonal) approx. and IMX501 1/2.3-type (7.857 mm diagonal) approx. These 12.3MP sensors support 4K（4056×2288）60fps
1080p 240fps and 30fps Full/video+AI processing. Notably, these are the first image sensors in the world to be equipped with AI processing functionality. Continue reading “Sony announces world’s first intelligent vision sensors with AI processing”
Vodafone Idea has introduced yet another initiative to help their customers maintain social distancing protocols when using their retail store services. It is a voice-based contactless recharge option that is enabled in the Vodafone Idea Smart Connect retailer app, using Google voice recognition to input a customer’s phone number.
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Back in 2019, Apple introduced Apple News+, a subscription service that lets you access magazines and other paywalled content from new sites. In the latest development, Apple is planning to produce the audio version of Apple News+ stories alongside the regular article. Continue reading “Apple plans to add audio version of articles to Apple News+”
During the launch of realme Band, the company also teased more wearable products and the live image of the company’s first smartwatch — realme watch was showcased in a video as well. Now, the company has again posted a teaser video of the realme watch and is expected to launch soon in India.
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While some of us having very few tabs open in our Chrome browser, there are those who keeps tens of tabs open. For both types of users, Google is bringing a new tool called Tab Groups in their browser that will easily help users organise their tabs in groups, along with colour tagging and label options.
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Xiaomi today introduced the Mi AirDots 2 SE, a cheaper version of the AirDots 2 in China. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0, smart voice controls, dual microphones for ENC, which is environmental noise cancellation. It has the same 14.2mm drivers, but only comes with AAC codec and not the LDHC Hi-Res audio codec like AirDots 2 and 2S. The headset automatically connects with the phone running MIUI when you open the case and pick up the earphones. Continue reading “Xiaomi introduces Mi AirDots 2 SE with Bluetooth 5.0, dual microphones for call noise reduction”
Apple introduced the new iPhone SE last month priced starting at Rs. 42500. Few days back it also announced limited period offer for HDFC Bank cards making the effective price Rs. 38,900 after Rs. 3600 cashback. Today Flipkart has confirmed that it will sell the phone starting from May 20th at 12PM. Apple supplier Redington already confirmed that the phone will be available in 3500+ retail locations across India so the phone should also be available from Authorized Apple resellers on the same day. Continue reading “Apple iPhone SE 2020 will go on sale in India on Flipkart from May 20”
Update – May 14, 2020: iQOO has shared another image of the phone that confirms punch-hole LCD screen, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm audio jack on the bottom along with loudspeaker grill. It has also confirmed 4500mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging. Continue reading “iQOO Z1 5G with 144Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ to be announced on May 19 [Update: 4500mAh battery, 44W fast charging]”
After several teasers, HUAMI just confirmed that it will introduce its Amazfit Ares smartwatch in China on May 19th. The company also confirmed 70 sports modes and FIRSTBEAT professional-level sports analysis features like VO2Max, Exercise Effect (TE), Exercise Load (TD) and Recovery Time Data. This is already present in most other Amazfit smartwatches. Continue reading “Amazfit Ares smartwatch with 70 sports modes to be announced on May 19”
Update – May 14, 2020: HONOR today posted the image of the phone that shows a pop-up camera, triple rear cameras including a 40MP RYYB sensor, 3.5mm audio jack and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Best Android smartphone for photography? Well, if you thought of Pixel by any chance, you are right. Credits go to Marc Levoy, the man behind the computational photography powering Pixel smartphones. He literally changed the game for Pixel series in terms of what we can expect out of smartphone cameras. Continue reading “Marc Levoy, man behind computational photography in Google Pixel devices quits”
UPDATE: The OnePlus 8 5G will be available on Amazon India in a special sale, starting at 2pm on 18 May 2020.
A few weeks back, OnePlus launched the much-awaited OnePlus 8 series – OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro in the Indian market starting at Rs. 41,999 and Rs. 54,999 respectively. However, at that time, the sale date was not confirmed due to extended lockdown and other uncertainties. Continue reading “OnePlus 8 Series sale date revealed in India”
The recent GST Rate Hike on smartphones increased the prices of various phones including Xiaomi’s Redmi smartphones. After more than a month since the hike, now, three of the Redmi smartphones – Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8A Dual, and Redmi 8 have received a price hike again in India.
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