HUAWEI announces HarmonyOS open source operating system for smartphones and smart devices

HUAWEI just announced HarmonyOS, the company’s own operating system for smartphones, tablets and smart IoT devices such as smart speakers, computers, smartwatches, wireless earbuds, cars and more. This was announced at the HUAWEI Developer’s Conference (HDC) 2019 in China today. Continue reading “HUAWEI announces HarmonyOS open source operating system for smartphones and smart devices”

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Octa-Core SoC gets benchmarked, beats Apple A12 Bionic in multi-core performance

Details about the upcoming Snapdragon 865 SoC from Qualcomm surfaced back in May, later in June, another rumor said that it will  come in two versions condenamed ‘Kona’ and ‘Huracan’, one with integrated X55 5G modem and the other one without it. Now the Snapdragon 865 ‘Kona’ SoC has surfaced on Geekbench. The prototype device runs Android 10 ‘Q’ and the phone has 6GB of RAM. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Octa-Core SoC gets benchmarked, beats Apple A12 Bionic in multi-core performance”

OPPO India launches interactive AI powered Chatbot Ollie on WhatsApp

OPPO recently launched interactive AI Powered ChatBot solution OLLIE for its customers in India. It is the first smartphone brand in India to introduce an AI powered Chatbot which is available exclusively on WhatsApp, says the company. This is aimed to offer better customer services and experience. Continue reading “OPPO India launches interactive AI powered Chatbot Ollie on WhatsApp”

Google Maps gets Reservations tab, updated timeline in latest update; Live View beta expands to Android and iOS

Google Maps has been getting new features off-late like India focussed Explore tab, live trains status, Stay Safer and more. Similarly, today Google is introducing new tools to Google Maps that aims to simplify every step of the user’s trip once they have touched down alongside helping users to navigate, explore, and get things done at home.

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Black Shark 2 Rookie Kit Gamepad goes on sale in India

Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone was launched by Black Shark in India a few months back. Now, the company has launched the Rookie Kit Gamepad for the Black Shark 2 smartphone in India and this mobile gaming accessory consists of Black Shark Gamepad – (Left Side Version) and Black Shark Gamepad 2.0 Holder (Left Side).

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OnePlus 4K LED TV in 43-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch with Android TV platform, Bluetooth 5.0 surfaces

Late last year, OnePlus revealed that they are working on their first Smart TV with a premium design and OnePlus’ Pete Lau shared more details about the OnePlus TV as well. On similar lines, now, Bluetooth SIG listing reveals key details regarding the OnePlus TV including the screen sizes, display, operating system and more.

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Realme 64MP quad camera phone to launch in India before Diwali; two more quad camera phones coming this year

Realme, at its ‘Camera Innovation Event’ announced that it will launch its 64MP camera phone with quad rear cameras in India before Diwali. It also announced that quad camera is coming to realme series, realme pro series and realme X series, so the phones should be realme 5, realme 5 pro and realme X Pro, based on the teaser.

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Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL said to feature 90Hz ‘Smooth Display’ and 6GB RAM

There have been a lot of leaks and renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL and recently Google confirmed Soli-powered Face Unlock, ‘Motion Sense’ gestures on these phones. On similar lines, a new report reveals the specifications of the upcoming Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) with 8-inch display, metal body, dual speakers, 5100mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 9999

Samsung has launched the new Galaxy Tab A 8-inch (2019) (SM-T290 WiFi / SM-T295 LTE) models in India. It has a 8-inch WXGA screen, is powered by Snapdragon 429 SoC with 2GB of RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie), sports an 8MP rear camera with autofocus support and a 2MP front camera. It has dual speakers, has 3.5mm jack, micro USB port, and sports a 5100mAh battery. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) with 8-inch display, metal body, dual speakers, 5100mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 9999”

Nubia Z20 with 6.42-inch FHD+ front and 5.1-inch rear AMOLED displays, Snapdragon 855 Plus, 8GB RAM, triple rear cameras announced

ZTE’s Nubia brand just announced the Nubia Z20, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in China, as it had promised. It has a 6.42-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with minimal bezels and no notch since it doesn’t have a front camera, and a secondary 5.1-inch HD+ AMOLED screen that blends into the glass body. There is DC dimming, and the new AOD 2.0, supports information display with customizable text, graphics, GIF, video and more on both the screens.

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Google releases final Android Q Beta 6 update with gesture navigation tweaks, stable update soon

Google released Android developer preview for Android ‘Q’ back in March, released Beta 2 in April, Android Q beta 3 in June during I/O, Beta 4 in June with final Android Q developer APIs (API level 29), the official API 29 SDK, and updated build tools for Android Studio and Beta 5 last month with improved gesture navigation and dark boot screen. Today it has released beta 6 for Pixel devices that brings further refinements to Gesture Navigation based on user feedback. Continue reading “Google releases final Android Q Beta 6 update with gesture navigation tweaks, stable update soon”

Flipkart National Shopping Days Sale: Best deals on Smartphones, LED TVs, Laptops and more

Flipkart has started its three-day National Shopping Days Sale, as it had promised. In the sale, it offers discounts on smartphones, up to 80% discount on electronics and accessories, up to 75% off on TVs and appliances and more. It also offers mobile protection plan starting at Rs. 99 and no cost EMI for leading credit cards.

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ price revealed in India as pre-orders begin

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ at an event in the US few hours back. Today the company has announced that it will be available for pre-order from Samsung Online ShopFlipkart, Amazon.in,Paytm and Tata CLiQ starting today till August 22nd and also revealed the price. It will be available from August 23rd, the same day as global consumers start getting their Note devices. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ price revealed in India as pre-orders begin”

Amazon Freedom Sale 2019: Best deals on smartphones, headphones, Laptops, LED TVs and more

Amazon today started its four-day Freedom Sale, as it had promised. This offers great deals on smartphones, accessories, Kindle and Echo devices, LED TVs and more.  Continue reading “Amazon Freedom Sale 2019: Best deals on smartphones, headphones, Laptops, LED TVs and more”

Samsung Galaxy Book S with 13.3-inch FHD display, Snapdragon 8cx 7nm Compute Platform, 4G LTE announced

Along with the Galaxy Note10 series, Samsung also introduced the Galaxy Book S, mobile computing device running Windows 10 and powered by Snapdragon 8cx compute platform with 4G LTE support. It has a 13.3-inch Full HD touch display, uniquely arched frame that flows when opened and closed, the portable, premium anodized aluminum frame on the top and base and ultra-slim body measuring just 6.2mm at its thinnest point and light-weight design at just 960 grams.

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