Amazfit Verge smartwatch, Health Band 1S with ECG Sensor, Huangshan No. 1 AI wearable chip announced

Xiaomi’s eco system company Huami just introduced new Xiaomi products – Verge smartwatch, Health Band 1S and its first Huangshan No. 1 SoC for wearable devices. Both the smartwatch and smart band are water resistant, and have continuous heart rate monitoring. The band also comes with ECG  sensor to gather ECG data to identify health risks. The smartwatch has NFC support for payments.

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Garmin fēnix 5X Plus GPS Multisport Watch with maps, music, Pulse Ox sensor launched in India

Garmin India has launched fēnix 5X Plus Multisport rugged watch targeted at athletes and outdoor adventurers. The fēnix 5X Plus is the first wearable device that has a wrist-based Pulse Ox sensor to track blood oxygen saturation awareness at higher altitudes, says the company. It was introduced in June.

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Sony A9F BRAVIA OLED 55-inch and 65-inch 4K HDR Android TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 3,99,990

Sony just launched the BRAVIA A9F 4K HDR OLED TV series in 65″ and 55″ models in India. The MASTER Series model comes equipped with a newly developed, next-generation Picture Processor X1 Ultimate delivering high-quality picture. It intelligently detect and analyze each object in the picture through Sony’s new Object-based Super Resolution for exceptional accuracy and detail. Continue reading “Sony A9F BRAVIA OLED 55-inch and 65-inch 4K HDR Android TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 3,99,990”

iBall Glitterati Bluetooth headphones with LED light effects launched for Rs. 2499

iBall today has launched the Glitterati with glittering effects on both ear-cups. It connects to devices via Bluetooth and houses enhanced LED light effects on both its ear-cups rendering an eye-catching party look. The company claims that it can last up to 8 hours on a single charge.  Continue reading “iBall Glitterati Bluetooth headphones with LED light effects launched for Rs. 2499”

Honor 7X update brings GPU Turbo, Party Mode, latest security patch and more in India

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Huawei’s Honor brand is rolling out a new update to Honor 7X which brings the much anticipated GPU Turbo feature to improve gaming experience, Party Mode to sync music playback across phones for better sound effects and more. The update brings the version number 8.0.0.360 for the BND-AL10 device variants.  Continue reading “Honor 7X update brings GPU Turbo, Party Mode, latest security patch and more in India”

Realme 2 Pro with FullView display, dual rear cameras teased in video ahead of next week’s launch

Realme at the launch of the Realme 2 smartphone last month, confirmed that it will launch the Realme 2 Pro with better specifications in September. The company recently sent out invites for the launch of the phone on September 26th and 27th. Today it has posted a new teaser titled “Realme, Proud to be Young”. It also says that the phone will have Max Power and Max Style.

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Apple Watch Series 4 shipments surpass expectations; iPhone XS poses lackluster demand: Kuo

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Apple last week introduced the Watch Series 4 and the new iPhones and thanks to the new innovative features like ECG support, Apple Watch Series 4 is seemingly becoming popular, according to Kuo. He predicts Apple Watch shipments will reach 18 million units in 2018, of which the Watch Series 4 said to account for 50-55%.  Continue reading “Apple Watch Series 4 shipments surpass expectations; iPhone XS poses lackluster demand: Kuo”

Samsung Galaxy J6+ with side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Infinity display, dual rear cameras, Galaxy J4+ launching soon exclusively on Amazon India

Samsung just teased the launch of new Galaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+ smartphones with Infinity displays that will launch exclusively on Amazon India soon. The Galaxy J6+ will be the first Samsung phone to feature side-mounted fingerprint sensor, similar to the Sony and Meizu phones. It will also come with dual rear cameras. Both the phones will feature Infinity displays.

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Samsung said to be working on Galaxy A series phone with Snapdragon 845, edge-to-edge display

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Samsung is reportedly working on a smartphone; the Galaxy A that might be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. The company recently confirmed that it will be launching a smartphone with four rear cameras. It is also possible that Samsung could price the phone slightly lesser than its current flagships.  Continue reading “Samsung said to be working on Galaxy A series phone with Snapdragon 845, edge-to-edge display”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 update brings AR Emoji and super slow-motion

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Samsung Galaxy Note8 is  getting a new update bringing new features including AR Emoji and super slow-motion. However, the update is rolling out in phases across the globe currently. The firmware version of the update is N950FXXU5CRHA and mentions AR Emoji and Super Slow-Motion camera functions have been added to the device. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 update brings AR Emoji and super slow-motion”

Google’s Now Playing tech powers Sound Search in Google Assistant

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Google last year introduced a new ‘Now Playing’ feature with Pixel 2. This uses deep neural networks to bring low-power, always-on music recognition to mobile devices. Google recently introduced a new version of the Sound Search that is powered by the same technology as Now Playing.  Continue reading “Google’s Now Playing tech powers Sound Search in Google Assistant”

Samsung Galaxy S10 to feature significant design changes, new color options: CEO DJ Koh

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Samsung is on its way to launch the Galaxy S10 which is its prestigious 10th-anniversary flagship and given that this year’s S9 was a minor upgrade, Samsung is planning on ticking every box to make the upcoming Galaxy S10 big. DJ Koh, CEO of Samsung’s mobile division, confirmed that the Galaxy S10 design changes will be “very significant.” Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 to feature significant design changes, new color options: CEO DJ Koh”

WhatsApp said to be working on Dark Mode for Android and iOS

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WhatsApp is said to be working on ‘Dark Mode’ which has been a long overdue. YouTube, Android Messages in the recent times are updated to dark mode and Android Phone is also scheduled to get the feature soon. This mode comes as a savior for users who are into WhatsApp especially at nights.  Continue reading “WhatsApp said to be working on Dark Mode for Android and iOS”

Vivo V11 Pro Review

From in-display fingerprint sensors to pop out cameras, Vivo has been on a roll this year. Where most brands have worked on bringing down prices or rolling out iterative updates, Vivo has genuinely pushed the game forward. With the Vivo V11 Pro, we’re seeing a mix of both. A gorgeous design ID paired with some very futuristic features at an attractive price. Sounds too good to be true? Read on to find out. Continue reading “Vivo V11 Pro Review”

OnePlus is working on its first Smart TV with premium flagship design, image quality, audio and seamless user experience

OnePlus just announced that it is working on its first Smart TV. The company said that it aims to take home environment to the next level of intelligent connectivity. The TV will have OnePlus’ premium flagship design, image quality and audio experience to more seamlessly connect the home. OnePlus Founder and CEO, Pete Lau, will lead the new division alongside the existing smartphone division. Continue reading “OnePlus is working on its first Smart TV with premium flagship design, image quality, audio and seamless user experience”