MediaTek 5G 7nm SoC with built-in Helio M70 5G multi-mode modem announced

MediaTek at the Computex 2019 in Taiwan today announced the company’s first 5G SoC built using 7nm FinFET process technology and MediaTek Helio M70 5G modem built in. It uses the latest Cortex-A77 CPU, Mali-G77 GPU and MediaTek’s most advanced AI processing unit (APU).  The multi-mode 5G chipset is for 5G stand alone and non-stand alone (SA/NSA) sub-6GHz networks. It supports connectivity from 2G to 4G to bridge existing network access while 5G networks roll out globally.

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Xiaomi Mi Business Casual Backpack launched in India for Rs. 999

Xiaomi launched its Mi Business Backpack in India in 2017. Last year it launched the Mi Casual Backpack, Mi City Backpack and Mi Travel Backpack in the country. Today it has launched Mi Business Casual Backpack, a new backpack for office goes with waterproof coating, anti-theft compartment and rear trolley harness.
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Microsoft Pro Intellimouse for gamers with new tracking sensor announced

Microsoft launched its classic Intellimouse Explorer in 2017, and it was widely popular among gamers for its unique shape and performance. Based on the feedback the company has introduced the Pro Intellimouse with upgraded tracking sensor, improved actuation and more.

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OnePlus 6 and 6T OxygenOS beta update brings Zen Mode, Screen Recorder and more

OnePlus has released OxygenOS open beta update 11 for the OnePlus 6T and beta 19 for the OnePlus 6 that brings several improvements, including Zen Mode and Screen Recorder features that were introduced with the OnePlus 7 Series that were launched earlier this month. Zen Mode that runs for 20 minutes so you can receive only emergency calls and use minimal features. The update also adds pin-to-top feature for notification in India as well as several fixes and optimizations.
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Apple launches new iPod touch with A10 Fusion processor in India starting at Rs.18900

Apple launched its portable media player, iPod touch 6th generation in July 2015 and did not update the lineup after that. Recently, there were reports regarding the launch of iPod touch 7th generation and finally today, Apple has launched 2019 iPod touch with A10 Fusion processor, immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences, Group FaceTime and more

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Ather Energy raises $51 million in latest funding led by Flipkart’s co-founder Sachin Bansal

Ather Energy, the Bengaluru based company known for its range of electric scooters has been gradually expanding its presence in the country, with Chennai being the second city after Bengaluru. Today, the company raised an investment of $51 million in its latest round of funding, led by Flipkart’s co-founder Sachin Bansal’s investment of $32 million.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 with Infinity O display, triple rear cameras launching in India on June 11 on Amazon

Samsung has announced that it will introduce the most-expected Galaxy M40 smartphone in India on June 11th on Amazon.in. It has also confirmed Infinity O Display with ultra narrow bezels, Snapdragon 6 Series SoC and triple rear cameras.

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Vivo Y15 2019 with 6.35-inch Halo FullView display, AI triple rear cameras, 5000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 13990

Vivo has launched Vivo Y15(2019) smartphone in India. The company adds another smartphone to the Y series lineup and this is positioned alongside Vivo Y17 that was launched last month.

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RedmiBook 14 with Full HD display, 8th gen Intel core processors, NVIDIA GeForce MX 250 GPU, metal body announced

Along with the Redmi 20 series, Redmi also introduced the RedmiBook 14, which is the first Redmi series notebook in China. It has a 14-inch Full HD screen with 5.75 mm ultra narrow bezels and 81.2% screen-to-body ratio, 8th gen Intel core i5/i7 processor with 8GB of RAM and NVIDIA GeForce MX 250 GPU. Continue reading “RedmiBook 14 with Full HD display, 8th gen Intel core processors, NVIDIA GeForce MX 250 GPU, metal body announced”

HP ENVY Wood Series, new Elite and ZBook models announced

At the ongoing Computex 2019 event in Taipei, HP introduced a new range of Envy, Elite and ZBook series laptops. The company introduced new additions to its Personal Systems portfolio that enable more natural and intuitive experiences across work and life.

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OPPO Reno with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 8GB RAM, in-display fingerprint sensor launched in India for Rs. 32990

OPPO just launched the Reno series in India, as it had promised. The Reno comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with ultra narrow bezels and 93.1% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 710 with 8GB of RAM, Game Boost 2.0, run Android Pie with ColorOS 6 on top and a 48-megapixel primary rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary camera.

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OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition with 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855, in-display fingerprint sensor launched in India starting at Rs. 39990

OPPO just launched the Reno series in India, as it had promised. The Reno 10x loss less zoom version comes with a 6.6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with ultra narrow bezels and 93.1% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 855 with up to 8GB of RAM, Game Boost 2.0, run Android Pie with ColorOS 6 on top and a 48-megapixel primary rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, 13-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 10x loss-less zoom and an 8-megapixel 120 degree ultra-wide lens with equivalent focal length of 15.9mm, which provides wide-angle shots and the telephoto camera offers 159mm equivalent focal length.

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Redmi K20 with 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 730, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint scanner announced

Along with the Redmi K20 Pro, the company also introduced the Redmi K20, a cheaper version with Snapdragon 730 and 6GB of RAM compared to Snapdragon 855 and up to 8GB of RAM. Other specifications including 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 91.9% screen-to-body ratio, Android Pie with MIUI 10 and in-display fingerprint scanner are similar, but this has a 48-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX582 sensor, while the 8-megapixel telephoto lens and a 13-megapixel 124.8° ultra-wide sensor are the same. It also has a 20-megapixel pop-up front camera. Continue reading “Redmi K20 with 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 730, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint scanner announced”

Xiaomi Redmi 7A with 5.45-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 439, 4000mAh battery, splash-resistant body announced [Update: Price]

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand just announced the Redmi 7A, the company’s latest budget smartphone and the successor of last year’s Redmi 6A in China, after it got certified last week.  It has a 5.45-inch HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by Snapdragon 439, runs Android Pie with MIUI 10, has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, PDAF, AI scene detection and a 5-megapixel front camera with support for AI face unlock and beautify. Similar to other Redmi 7 series phones, this also has a splash resistant P2i coating.
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Redmi K20 Pro with 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint scanner announced

Xiaomi’s Redmi brand just announced the Redmi K20 Pro, the latest top-end smartphone, as it had promised. It has a 6.39-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 91.9% screen-to-body ratio, thanks to 2.1mm narrrow bezels, is powered by Snapdragon 855 with up to 8GB of RAM, 8 layers of graphite 3D sheet for better heat dissipation,  Game Turbo 2.0, runs Android Pie with MIUI 10 on top, has a 48-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX586 sensor, 8-megapixel telephoto lens for 2x loss-less zoom and a 124.8° ultra-wide sensor. Continue reading “Redmi K20 Pro with 6.39-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint scanner announced”