Nokia 7.1 Plus (X7) with 19:9 notch display, dual rear cameras, Snapdragon 710 live images surface

Nokia 7.1

HMD Global has scheduled an event in London on October 4th where the company is expected to launch a brand new smartphone which is rumored to be the successor of the Nokia 7; the Nokia 7.1/ 7.1 Plus. Now the smartphone has surfaced online in the name of ‘Nokia Phoenix.’  Continue reading “Nokia 7.1 Plus (X7) with 19:9 notch display, dual rear cameras, Snapdragon 710 live images surface”

LG V40 ThinQ with Penta cameras teased in official video

LG has released a new 30-second video teaser for the company’s upcoming flagship V40 ThinQ smartphone ahead of October 3 announcement. The phone will come with penta or five cameras that includes three rear cameras including standard, wide and telephoto lenses at the back and dual front cameras.

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Tecno Camon iAir2+, Camon i2 and Camon i2x with 6.2-inch 19:9 display, dual rear cameras, Dual 4G VoLTE launched starting at Rs. 8999

After  Camon iAce and Camon iSky 2 launch last month, Tecno has launched three new smartphones – Camon iAir2+, Camon i2 and Camon i2x in India. These have a 6.2-inch HD+ 19:9 FullView displays with a notch, 88% screen-to-body ratio, are powered by MediaTek SoCs, run Android 8.1 (Oreo) with the company’s own HiOS on top, dual rear cameras with quad LED flash, front camera with AI face unlock that can scan 298 facial points, support for Dual 4G VoLTE and a 3750mAh battery.  Continue reading “Tecno Camon iAir2+, Camon i2 and Camon i2x with 6.2-inch 19:9 display, dual rear cameras, Dual 4G VoLTE launched starting at Rs. 8999”

Xiaomi India creates new Guinness World Record with largest light mosaic (logo)

Xiaomi India has created new Guinness World Record  by building the largest light mosaic (logo) in the world. Depicting its popular Mi logo, the light mosaic was laid out by assembling 9,690 bulbs. The light mosaic by Xiaomi India was a special initiative driven by the Brand Marketing team to highlight the brand’s journey in India. Continue reading “Xiaomi India creates new Guinness World Record with largest light mosaic (logo)”

Panasonic, Leica, SIGMA team up to bring L-mount mirrorless camera lens

Leica, Panasonic, SIGMA L Mount

At the opening of Photokina 2018, Leica Camera AG, Panasonic, and Sigma announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration enables Panasonic and Sigma to make use of the L-Mount standard developed by Leica for their own developments and to offer both cameras and lenses utilizing this lens mount.  Continue reading “Panasonic, Leica, SIGMA team up to bring L-mount mirrorless camera lens”

Xiaomi opens Mi Home Experience Store in Bengaluru

After Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi, Xiaomi has opened its first Mi Home Experience Store in Bengaluru. Located at its office in Embassy Tech Village, Devarabisanahalli, the store offers all the products that have launched in India and also showcases some of the products that were launched globally such as Mi Projector, Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Mi Washing Machine, Mi Heater, Mi Bike, Mi Scooter and Mi Ninebot. Continue reading “Xiaomi opens Mi Home Experience Store in Bengaluru”

Vivaldi browser 2.0 with refreshed UI, tab management and more released

Vivaldi 2.0

Vivaldi today has launched a new version of its browser; Vivaldi 2.0 with features like customizable sleek user interface, private and secure syncing across computers, tools for smart browsing, revamped theming, and more.  Continue reading “Vivaldi browser 2.0 with refreshed UI, tab management and more released”

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 buyers get Galaxy Watch at discounted rate as a limited period offer in India

Samsung  launched the Galaxy Note9 smartphone in India last month starting at Rs. 67900, after it went on pre-order a couple of weeks before it, offering a chance to own a Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch for Rs. 4,999 (Originally costs Rs. 22,990). Today the company has announced a new limited offer that will offer the buyers the recently-launched Galaxy Watch (42mm) at Rs. 9999 (Originally costs Rs. 24,990). Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 9 buyers get Galaxy Watch at discounted rate as a limited period offer in India”

LG V40 ThinQ with triple rear cameras, dual front cameras surface in press renders ahead of October 3 announcement

Earlier this month LG announced that it will introduce its flagship V40 ThinQ smartphone on October 3rd. We had already seen renders of the smartphone, now have the first press render of the phone, thanks to @evleaks. This reveals a notch design, triple rear cameras, dual front camera, fingerprint sensor on the back and a metal frame with a dedicated Google Assistant button below the volume rockers. Continue reading “LG V40 ThinQ with triple rear cameras, dual front cameras surface in press renders ahead of October 3 announcement”

Nokia 7 Plus Android 9.0 (Pie) update in final stages of testing, stable roll out expected soon

Google introduced Android Pie Beta program for a range of smartphones including the Nokia 7 Plus back in May. It released Android P Developer Preview 5 (Beta 4) for the smartphone last week. At the Nokia 6.1 Plus launch last month the company said that the Nokia 7 Plus will get the stable Android Pie update in September, but we are nearing the end of the month.

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Apple iPhone XS Max components cost $443 to build: Report

Apple iPhone XS Max

Following the tradition, Techinsights has completed the teardown of the iPhone XS Max A1921 model, with 256GB capacity. The teardown reveals new notched battery for the first time in an iPhone, Apple-designed power management IC for the iPhone XS Max. However, we now have the pricing of the components used on the iPhone XS Max.  Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS Max components cost $443 to build: Report”

Microsoft announces mouse and keyboard support to Xbox One; partners with Razer

Xbox Razer

Microsoft today announced that it is bringing support for mouse and keyboard on Xbox One for select Xbox Insiders in the coming weeks. With this new support, developers can include mouse and keyboard support in their games. The support is being added title-by-title basis. Continue reading “Microsoft announces mouse and keyboard support to Xbox One; partners with Razer”

ARCore update brings support for Razer Phone, Galaxy Note 9, upcoming OnePlus 6T and more

ARCore

Google’s ARCore is getting a new update that brings support for more phones and tablets including the likes of Galaxy Note9, OnePlus 6T, and ROG Phone, and the Sony Xperia X. The list of supported devices is compiled from the device profiles included within the ARCore APK. Continue reading “ARCore update brings support for Razer Phone, Galaxy Note 9, upcoming OnePlus 6T and more”

HTC Vive Wireless Adapter with support for up to three players goes on sale starting at $299.99

HTC Vive today announced that it is launching the Vive Wireless Adapter that was introduced earlier this year. This frees Vive owners from the tether back to the PC and letting users experience the full potential of premium VR. It is compatible with both the Vive and Vive Pro. Continue reading “HTC Vive Wireless Adapter with support for up to three players goes on sale starting at $299.99”

Linking Aadhaar to bank accounts, mobile numbers not mandatory: Supreme Court

aadhaar

After extending the deadline to Aadhaar card with mobile numbers and bank accounts indefinitely, back in March, today Supreme Court has announced that it is not mandatory to link bank accounts and mobile numbers with Aadhaar or when opening a bank account or for obtaining a new SIM card. It also said at No mobile company can demand Aadhaar card.

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