Huawei P Smart 2019 with 6.21-inch FHD+ Dewdrop Display, Kirin 710, AI dual rear cameras, Android 9.0 Pie announced

After FCC certification and several leaks, Huawei has officially announced its P Smart 2019 mid-range smartphone in the UK and has also listed the phone in European countries.  It has a 6.21-inch Full HD+ waterdrop notch display with 19:5:9 aspect ratio and over 90% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Kirin 710 SoC with 3GB RAM, support for GPU Turbo 2.0 and runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 on top. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for AI portraits and AI scene detection. Continue reading “Huawei P Smart 2019 with 6.21-inch FHD+ Dewdrop Display, Kirin 710, AI dual rear cameras, Android 9.0 Pie announced”

Reliance Jio Happy New Year offer launched – 100% cashback on recharge of Rs. 399

Last year Reliance Jio launched Happy New Year plans, this year the company has introduced Happy New Year offer that gives both pre-paid and post-paid users 100% cashback in the form of AJIO voucher on recharge opting for Rs.399 recharge on Jio app or website.

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OnePlus 6 and 6T OxygenOS beta update brings caller id feature for India, new launcher and gallery features

OnePlus has released second OxygenOS open beta update for the OnePlus 6T and beta 10 for the OnePlus 6 that brings several improvements, including new caller ID feature for India in partnership with a Bengaluru-based company. The update also brings screen brightness control improvements, new features for Gallery and Launcher.

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OnePlus 6T year-end offer includes instant discount, No-cost EMI, exchange offer and more

OnePlus has announced its exclusive New Year offers for OnePlus 6T buyers starting 29 December, 2018. The year-end offer includes  instant discount on all EMI transactions, 6 months of No-cost EMI, additional INR 2,000 off on exchange of  old OnePlus device for the OnePlus 6T. Continue reading “OnePlus 6T year-end offer includes instant discount, No-cost EMI, exchange offer and more”

YI Home Security camera receives a limited-period price cut in India, available on Amazon for Rs. 1999

YI Technology launched its YI home camera last year for Rs. 2990. Now it has received a priced cut to Rs. 1,999 on Amazon.in, making it the lowest price that the product has ever been offered at. This limited period offer till the 26th of January, 2019. The product is also available on Flipkart at Rs. 2,190.

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Voto V11, V12, V3, and V5x smartphones launched in India starting at Rs. 4,999

VOTO V5x

Voto Mobiles has launched V11, V12, V3, and V5x smartphones in India. All the 4 models run on Android 7.0 Nougat and are powered by the Quad-Core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage.  Continue reading “Voto V11, V12, V3, and V5x smartphones launched in India starting at Rs. 4,999”

Sony to boost 3D camera sensor production after increased interest from Apple: Report

Sony 3D Camera

Sony is said to be boosting the production of its next-generation 3D sensors after receiving interest from customers including Apple Inc. The chips will power front and rear-facing 3D cameras for various smartphone models in 2019. Sony kick-started the mass production in late summer to meet demand, according to Satoshi Yoshihara, head of Sony’s sensor division. Continue reading “Sony to boost 3D camera sensor production after increased interest from Apple: Report”

Google Fit gets 30-day fitness challenge as part of #GetFitWithGoogle

Google Fit

Google in time for the new year has started offering a 30-day fitness challenge through its Fit app. The challenge is designed to kick-start the new-year on a healthier, more active note. The challenge begins on January 1, but it is already available to sign up. Continue reading “Google Fit gets 30-day fitness challenge as part of #GetFitWithGoogle”

Google Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL with Snapdragon 670, 3.5mm audio jack said to launch on Verizon in 2019

Pixel 3 Lite

According to sources, Google said to be planning on launching two Pixel smartphones; dubbed Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL on Verizon in early spring 2019. An exact announcement date and pricing are not yet known. We have already started hearing rumors and leaks about both the smartphones adding more weight to the possible launch. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL with Snapdragon 670, 3.5mm audio jack said to launch on Verizon in 2019”

Foxconn said to begin assembly of premium iPhones in Tamil Nadu, India in 2019

Apple

According to reports, Apple is said to begin assembling its top-end iPhones in India through the local unit of Foxconn as early as 2019. This will also be the first time the Taiwanese contract manufacturer will make the iPhones in the country.  Continue reading “Foxconn said to begin assembly of premium iPhones in Tamil Nadu, India in 2019”

Instagram accidentally rolled out horizontal feed widely and reverts back; company says it was a bug

Instagram seems to be quietly testing the horizontal feed for some users which is a huge shift from vertically scrolling user experience. It accidentally wide-spread the rollout of the horizontal feed and reverted back to the original layout owing to the increasingly negative comments from users.  Continue reading “Instagram accidentally rolled out horizontal feed widely and reverts back; company says it was a bug”

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 Review

ASUS launched the Zenfone Max Pro M2, a mid-range smartphone and the successor of Max Pro M1 in India earlier this month. It has notch design, has improved dual rear cameras, is powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC with support and retains the same 5000mAh battery as the predecessor. On-paper specifications look good for the starting price of Rs. 12,999, but how good is the phone? Let us dive into the review to find out.

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Disney Classics, Pixar animation, movies from Marvel and Star Wars now available on JioCinema

JioCinema, Jio’s digital app and Disney India have partnered to bring Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucas film to Jio users across age groups. The app now has dedicated Disney branded section on the homepage with content spanning across movies, animation, series and shorts. Continue reading “Disney Classics, Pixar animation, movies from Marvel and Star Wars now available on JioCinema”

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 update brings portrait, EIS for front camera, notch improvements and more [Download Link]

ASUS has started rolling out new update for the Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone that brings front camera portrait and EIS support when recording videos using the front camera, as it had promised at the launch event earlier this month, however it is yet to receive AI camera features.

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Nokia 5.1 Plus Android 9.0 Pie update starts rolling out

HMD Global keeping its promise has started rolling out Android 9.0 Pie update to Nokia 5.1 Plus which is also the cheapest phone in India to get Pie update. Since the update has started rolling out, it might take some time to reach everyone. Continue reading “Nokia 5.1 Plus Android 9.0 Pie update starts rolling out”