The Google Pixel 3 (Review) and the Google Pixel 3 XL smartphones are have now gone on sale in India. The smartphones are available online on Flipkart and offline on Reliance Digital, Croma, Poorvika, Bajaj Electronics and Vijay Sales. The 64GB storage variant of the Google Pixel 3 is priced at Rs 71,000 while the 128GB Google Pixel 3 will be sold for Rs 80,000. The Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) will be sold for Rs 83,000 while the 128GB variant will be offered at Rs 92,000. The smartphone was already available for pre-order from October 11. Flipkart is giving exclusive launch offers on the two Pixel 3 flagships. There is a No-Cost EMI option with the purchase of the smartphones and if you buy any of the devices with EMI transaction through HDFC Credit or Debit Card, you are entitled for a 5% instant cashback. Customers can also avail up to Rs 17,900 off on exchange. With the Pixel 3 XL, one can opt for a 50% buyback value offer by paying Rs 199. Previously, Mumbai-based popular smartphone retailer Mahesh Telecom revealed that existing Pixel and Nexus owners will get a free Google Home Mini with the purchase of the Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL. Noteworthy is that there is no need for Pixel or Nexus owners to exchange their existing Google devices to avail the offer which is valid from November 1 to November 7. Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL specs and features Google announced the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL on October 9 with a bunch of other ‘Made By Google’ products including the Pixel Stand, Google Home Hub, Pixel Slate and more. Both the phones are powered by an octa-core flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, which is coupled with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM with either 64GB or 128GB onboard storage. The smartphones also feature the Titan M custom chips for added security. While the Pixel 3 features a Full HD 5.5-inch flexible OLED display, the Pixel 3 XL sports a 6.3-inch QHD+ flexible OLED panel with 18.5:9 aspect ratio and a notch. Both the smartphones have a 12MP dual-pixel camera with 1.4um pixels and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS). There’s an added spectral and flicker sensor and the lens has f/1.8 aperture. On the front is a dual camera setup. Two 8MP sensors are housed in the notch of the Pixel 3 XL, while on the Pixel 3, they are placed above the display. The second sensor on the front has a wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and 97-degree wide field of view. The second sensor has an aperture of f/1.8 with a field of view of 75-degrees. Both the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL inherit the pressure-sensitive edges from their predecessors and there’s an Android Sensor Hub for added sensory information. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL support wireless charging which works with Qi-certified chargers. There is a speaker on the chin and the earpiece doubles up as the second speaker to deliver stereo sound. The Google Pixel 3 sports a 2915mAh battery while the Google Pixel 3 XL is powered by a 3,430mAh battery. The smartphones run on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box and are Daydream ready. Customers get the Pixel USB-C earbuds, a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle, Quick Switch adapter, charging cable and an USB-C 18W fast charger. The smartphone is launched in Clearly White, Just Black and Not Pink colours.
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If information circulating the internet is to be believed, then Huawei is planning on launching more than just smartphones in the country. It looks like the Chinese giant will launch laptops and tablets in India as well. There is no information on when these devices will launch, nor which models will come first to the Indian shores. Jim Xu, Vice President, Huawei Consumer Business Group told a group of journalists, “India is now a Tier-1 country for us and we will make new investments in the country to bring to the Indian consumers the benefits of new technology as early as possible. We are making strategic investments in the PC business. In the smartphone segment, Honor will continue to do their business as usual even as we plan to increase the presence of Huawei-branded phones” If India is a tier one market for the company it only makes sense for Huawei to launch a diverse portfolio of their offerings in the country. At MWC 2018, Huawei unveiled a new MateBook X Pro laptop and the MediaPad M5 tablet. Both the devices are aimed to provide a better viewing experience and come with a 91 percent and 82 percent screen-to-body ratio respectively. The laptop is powered by up to 8th-gen Intel processor and comes with a discrete GeForce MX150 GPU. You can read more about it here. Moving to the tablet, the MediaPad M5 comes in 8.5-inch and two 10.8-inch display size models. They are powered by a Kirin 960 chipset and feature a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels. The 10.8-inch Pro variant offers a desktop-like experience which can be accessed via a detachable keyboard dock. You can read about the tablets in detail here. Xu said, "We understand the importance of offline business. We may shortly open either exclusive Huawei brand shops or Huawei display zone or display desks in India." Huawei won’t be the only one starting its own dedicated offline experience centres in the country. OnePlus and Xiaomi already have their experience centres for consumers to experience their products. Xiaomi recently opened its Mi Home store in Bengaluru, where consumers can not only purchase products available in India, but also experience Xiaomi products that are yet to launch in the country.
When it launched, the OnePlus 6T was marketed with two new features called Nightscape and Studio Lighting in the camera. According to OnePlus, Nightscape uses AI to enhance the photos taken in low-light conditions and the Studio Lighting feature augments the minute details in an image. The company has now announced the OxygenOS Open Beta 6 for OnePlus 6, which makes the smartphone inherit these features from the OnePlus 6T. “Here is the latest open beta build for OnePlus 6, some of the most exciting features that we introduced on the OnePlus 6T are now available on OnePlus 6!” the company said in a blogpost. The beta update also adds new navigation gestures, improved UI for “About phone”, and improvements for taking screenshots. The beta also adds the November Android security patch to the phone. Further, there is a new Google quick search box design, while the Gallery will gets an improved zooming gesture and magnification. Like most of their hardware, the OnePlus 6T and the OnePlus 6 have the same camera and this could be a reason why these feature may work seamlessly on both the phones. The smartphones have a 16MP Sony IMX 519 primary sensor with 1.22um pixel pitch and f/1.7 aperture lens, combined with a secondary 20MP Sony IMX 376K with 1.0um pixel size and f/1.7 aperture lens. Both lenses are also electronically and optically stabilised and they offer a 25mm focal length. You can read our analyses of the camera-centric features here.
Google has announced that it is bringing a new feature to the Gmail for iOS app that will let people check emails from multiple Google accounts without having to leave that account via the switcher on the top of the navigation bar. Google says that its launching both Rapid Release and Scheduled Release, which will be available to all G Suite editions. This gradual rollout will take up to 15 days to be visible in the app. Once the update is done, users can see emails from different accounts by simply selecting the “All Inboxes” view from the left-hand side drawer which appears by tapping the navigation button on the top left corner of the screen. The inbox will show all your emails in a single list, “but don’t worry—no emails will be shared between your accounts,” Google said in a blog post. The feature has been available for Android for quite a long time. The announcement comes a few weeks after Google rolled out AI capabilities to send notifications for high priority mails. The importance of the email will be determined by leveraging Google’s machine learning and AI. The feature will help users get rid of alerts for spam and other not-so-important mails. Google will also shut down the Inbox by Google email service in March 2019 after 4 years of its existence. The company had stated that it will now shift its focus solely on Gmail service.
Today, Paytm Mall is offering up to Rs 20,000 cash back on TVs and other large appliances. In this lister, we have added the best deals Paytm Mall has on TVs from brands like Sony, LG, Vu and more. Sony 43-inch Full HD Smart LED TV Price: Rs 56,900 Deal price: Rs 42,547 (inclusive of cashback) The Sony 43-inch Full HD Smart LED TV offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The TV also gives users the option to give commands using their voice. View deal here. LG 43-inch Ultra HD LED Smart TV Price: Rs 66,990 Deal price: Rs 42,492 (inclusive of cashback) The LG 43-inch UHD LED Smart TV offers a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. It has built-in Wi-Fi and offers Bluetooth connectivity, letting users connect a speaker or headphone to the TV directly. View deal here. CloudWalker 55-inch FHD Smart TV Price: Rs 61,990 Deal price: Rs 33,471 (inclusive of cashback) The CloudWalker 55-inch FHD Smart TV offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. As it is a smart TV, one can also download and watch content from apps like Netflix, Youtube, and more. View deal here. Vu 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV Price: Rs 41,000 Deal price: Rs 28,923 (inclusive of cashback) The Vu 43-inch 4K UHD Smart LED TV has built-in Wi-Fi for streaming music & videos from apps like Youtube, Hotstar, Voot and more. It is equipped with multiple HDMI and USB ports as well to connect external devices. View deal here. Kodak 32-inch HD Ready Smart LED TV Price: Rs 20,990 Deal price: Rs 14,275 (inclusive of cashback) The Kodak 32-inch HD Ready Smart LED TV offers a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The smart TV features built-in Wi-Fi, that allows you to access and download apps on TV such as Netflix, Hotstar and more. View deal here. TCL 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV Price: Rs 89,990 Deal price: Rs 58,773 (inclusive of cashback) The TCL 55-inch 4K UHD Smart LED TV offers a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and comes with a panel size of 55-inches. With built-in Wi-Fi, one can also download apps and stream movies, TV shows and video on TV. View deal here. LG 43-inch Full HD Smart LED TV Price: Rs 54,990 Deal price: Rs 39,248 (inclusive of cashback) The LG 43-inch Full HD Smart LED TV comes with a full HD display that offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. This smart TV allows you to watch videos and movies of your smartphone on the bigger screen via Miracast. You can also download apps and stream movies, shows on the TV. View deal here. Sony 49-inch Full HD Smart LED TV Price: Rs 89,990 Deal price: Rs 61,519 (inclusive of cashback) The Sony 49-inch Full HD Smart LED TV offers the same features as the Sony 43-inch TV that I have mentioned earlier in the list. It comes with a panel size of 49-inches and offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. View deal here.
The Honor 8X is a testament to Huawei and its sub-brand Honor’s aggressive growth in India. It’s clear that Xiaomi is no longer the king of the mid-range segment and others, including Hono...
Flipkart is kicking off its Big Diwali sale from 12PM tomorrow. The sale will offer deals and discounts on hundreds of products including smartphones, laptops, TVs and more. Other than that, the e-commerce platform has also collaborated with SBI Bank and is offering up to 10% instant discount on using bank’s credit card. Let’s just take a look at all the deals that has been revealed by Flipkart so far. iFFALCON 55-inch K2A 4K Smart TV Price: Rs 45,999 Sale price: Rs 41,999 The iFFALCON 55-inch K2A 4K Smart TV comes with built-in Wi-Fi that allows you to connect the TV to your home network and download apps like Netflix, Youtube, Hotstar and more. The TV offers a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and has a panel size of 55-inches. It is also equipped with Dolby Surround Sound Audio technology. You can get this TV during the sale for Rs 41,999. Check out the product here. Thomson B9 Pro 40-inch Full HD LED Smart TV Price: Rs 25,999 Sale price: Rs 16,999 The Thomson B9 Pro is a full HD smart TV that offers a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. During the Flipkart Big Diwali sale, this TV will be available for Rs 16,999. Check out the product here. Vu Official Android 55-inch Ultra HD 4K LED Smart TV Price: Rs 66,000 Sale price: Rs 43,999 The Vu Official Android 55-inch 4K TV runs on Android 8.0 with built-in Chromecast. During the sale, one can get this TV for Rs 43,000. There is also a no-cost EMI available on this purchase. Check out the product here. MarQ by Flipkart 560L Frost Free Side by Side Refrigerator Price: Rs 65,999 Sale price: Rs 39,999 The MarQ by Flipkart 560L Frost Free Side by Side Refrigerator comes with a water dispenser that allows you to drink cold water without opening the door of the fridge. It has an LED touch panel on the door to control the temperature inside. Check out the product here. Honor 9N (64GB) Price: 13,999 Sale price: Rs 9,999 The Honor 9N sports a 5.84-inch FHD display with a notch on top. The smartphone is powered by a Kirin 659 octa-core processor, which is paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory. During the sale, the smartphone will be available on Flipkart at Rs 9,999. Check out the product here.
Apple’s September 12th keynote saw the world be introduced to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, Apple’s new “standard” for the iPhone. But what the company also announced was th...
The Poco F1 has been praised for the set of features it offers for the price it retails for. It packs flagship-grade hardware for prices that are much, much lower than the OnePlus 6 or the new OnePlus 6T. The phone relies on a customised version of MIUI called Poco launcher which keeps getting updated with the latest security patch as well as to MIUI 10. Now, a tweet by Jai Mani confirms that the Poco F1 will also receive update for Android 9.0 Pie as well as Android Q in the future. The Tweet was in a response to a user’s query posed to Mani, asking for at least two version upgrades. Mani went ahead and put it on record. A 2-year update cycle is the same as what Android One devices promise and those that release this year will receive the update to Android P and Android Q as well. The Poco F1 has shaped up to be quite the contender for a high-end smartphone under a budget. It’s the most affordable Snapdragon 845-powered phone that is coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It also has a notched 5.99-inch LCD panel with FHD+ resolution. It’s also regularly updated with bug fixes based on customer feedback. The Poco F1 is quite popular among enthusiasts and has seen a lot of third-party development of custom ROMs, kernels, etc. The Poco Launcher itself is a customised version of MIUI, and the primary difference is the presence of an app drawer. The phone comes with MIUI 9.6 out of the box while the update to MIUI 10 will roll out soon globally. The phone recent fixed some compatibility issues in PubG Mobile, and has also addressed the lack of Widevine L1 certification which prevents the phone from streaming videos in HD. Poco has promised a beta update in Q4 that will reportedly fix the streaming issue.
Microsoft has conducted a PC purchasing probe and examined a total of 166 new PCs from nine Asian markets, including India, Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam, and has found that four in five, which is approximately 83 percent, brand new PCs in these targeted countries are loaded with pirated software which makes these machines a fertile ground for Cybercriminals to exploit. The PC samples selected were purchased from retailers that offered computers at much lower prices, bundled with free software to lure customers. In several cases, these retailers also sold pirated software at their stores. “Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their techniques to evade security measures, and embedding their malware into pirated software is one of their tactics as it allows them to compromise large numbers of PCs and access vast amount of stolen credentials with ease. When vendors sell pirated software containing malware in their PCs, they are not only fueling the spread of malware in the region but are also putting their customers’ personal information and digital identity at the mercy of cybercriminals,” Mary Jo Schrade, Assistant General Counsel and Regional Director, Digital Crimes Unit, Microsoft Asia, said in a statement. Microsoft says that the sweep is aimed to educate consumers and owners of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region and provide them insights on the prevalence of new PCs loaded with pirated software and the risks that they can pose to individuals and businesses. The company found that one of the most common practices for vendors installing pirated software on new PCs is to turn off the security features, such as anti-virus software and Windows Defender as doing this allows them to run the hack-tools needed to activate the pirated software. The process, however, leaves PCs vulnerable to malware and other cyberthreats. The probe also uncovered that the new PCs loaded with pirated software were infected with some type of malware, with the most common being Trojans and viruses. While Trojans are employed to gain remote access and control of devices for spying on the users and steal private data, viruses can cause infected computers to do a variety of things which are not beneficial to the PC owner, such as terminating devices’ security features, sending spam messages, and contacting remote hosts to download additional malware. Mary Jo says that using genuine software is the first line of defense against cybercriminals and “the most fundamental step that users can take to safeguard themselves digitally is to always insist on buying PCs from established retailers and not ones that also sell pirated software, and ensuring they are getting genuine software.” Besides using the genuine software, people should keep it updated with the latest security patches, which are always free. Safe internet practices like not visiting potentially dangerous websites, such as those that offer adult content, illegal downloads, and pirated software, as well as file sharing portals will also keep PC users safe.
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is hosting an event in Beijing, China to launch the Honor Magic 2 smartphone, which was teased at the IFA 2018 tech show a couple of months back. As per the information making rounds on the internet, the smartphone could have been the first device to sport a manual slider but recently Xiaomi launched its Mi Mix 3 in which a user can pull the slider down to reveal the cameras. At the event, the company may also launch Waterplay 2 tablet, a smartwatch and a new version of Apple AirPods-like wireless earphones, called FlyPods. Honor will stream the launch event live on its website for its followers globally and if you want to catch the action unfolding at the event, you can watch the Honor Magic 2 livestream here. The launch will begin at 7PM in Beijing which translates to 4:30PM in India. A tipster “Bang Gogo” recently tweeted a screenshot of an AnTuTu benchmark score sheet allegedly of the the Honor Magic 2. The image shows a smartphone with model name Honor TNY-AL00 scoring 248,368 points. Honor Magic 2 expected specifications Going by the information available on the internet, the device is expected to be powered by Huawei’s latest flagship HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor. The phone is tipped to come with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard memory which can be further expanded up to 256GB. It is not clear if Honor Magic 2 will use the Nano SD card which its parent company Huawei talked about during the unveiling of the Mate 20 series in London. The smartphone could feature a 6.39-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. In the optics department, the smartphone is likely to arrive sport a triple camera setup on the back with 16MP + 24MP + 16MP sensor arrangement. The company may incorporate a 16MP sensor with 3D facial recognition capability on the front. It is also rumoured that the smartphone will have an in-display fingerprint sensor and will be powered by a 3400mAh battery. The Honor Magic 2 may launch in Red, Blue and Silver colours.
Amazon is back with a third edition of the Great Indian Festival sale that will run from November 2 to November 5. The e-commerce giant will feature deals and offers on a wide range of products from almost every major product category. Besides that, Amazon is offering 10% instant discount to customers on using HDFC Bank debit and credit card. Buyers will also get an additional cashback from Amazon on orders above Rs 2,000. In this lister, we have added all the deals that has been revealed by Amazon so far. Harman Kardon Omni 20+ Premium Wireless Speaker Price: Rs 21,990 Sale price: Rs 9,990 The Harman Kardon Omni 20+ Premium Wireless Speaker comes with built-in Wi-Fi, which lets you stream music from online music streaming apps. It is Bluetooth enabled and has an AUX port as well. At the sale, it will be available for Rs 9,990. View deal here. WD 3TB External Hard Drive Price: Rs 9,280 Sale price: 6,299 The Western Digital 3TB External Hard Drive features a USB 3.0 port and is compatible with USB 2.0 as well. The hard drive will be available during the sale for Rs 6,299 down from its MRP of Rs 9,280. View deal here. Sennheiser HD 4.40-BT Headphone Price: Rs 7,490 Sale price: Rs 5,990 The Sennheiser HD 4.40 is a wireless Bluetooth 4.0 enabled over-the-ear headphone, which offers a battery life of up to 25 hours. You can get this headphone during the sale for Rs 5,990 along with an option to get 10% instant discount upon using a HDFC Bank card. View deal here. Lenovo Ideapad 330S Price: Rs 31,690 Sale price: Rs 23,490 The Lenovo Ideapad 330S is powered by AMD-A9 processor, which is paired with 4GB RAM and 1TB hard drive. The laptop is pre-installed with Windows 10 and will be available during Amazon Great Indian Festival at Rs 23,490. View deal here. HP 15 Price: Rs 45,980 Sale price: Rs 40,990 The HP 15 is backed by an Intel Core i5 7th Gen processor, which is paired with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB hard drive. The laptop is equipped with an Intel HD 620 graphics card. One can get this machine for as low as Rs 37,990, including the HDFC bank 10% discount as well. View deal here.
Diwali is all about coming together and celebrating and what’s celebration without a little music? Speakers, both portable Bluetooth ones and smart ones always make for good gifting ideas. Amazon’s Alexa-enabled speakers can be used to entertain children, get information without having to look at your phone, and play music by just asking for it. Portable Bluetooth speakers are also quite useful in the sense that they allow you to take your music outside, or play from anywhere. We have compiled a list of the best portable Bluetooth speakers as well as smart speakers that you can gift or buy this Diwali. After all, what’s Diwali without a little entertainment? UE Wonderboom Price: Rs 5,4999 The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom, for the price of Rs 5,999 is a damn good portable speaker with a thumping sound output. It produces good audio clarity, and the slight bias for low frequencies adds a touch of depth to how it sounds. It is a bit heavy for its size, and there’s no microphone in it to take calls which is perhaps the only caveat we found in it. The new Wonderbooms also come in new colours and funky decals that can add to your flair. Click here to buy the UE Wonderboom Echo Plus 2nd Gen Price: 14,999 The Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) builds on top of the chimney-shaped older Echo Plus. It’s more plump and stout with a new fabric cover that looks aesthetically pleasing. It sounds much better than its predecessor. The new Echo Plus also doubles up as a smart home hub which you can use to control your smart devices like lights, music, etc. Alexa will always be on your beck and call and answer your queries and even entertain you. Click here to buy the Echo Plus 2nd Gen Echo Spot Price: Rs 12,999 The Amazon Echo Spot is a cute little speaker with a display and a webcam. It also doubles up as a funky alarm clock on your bedside table and can thanks to the display, it can show you news clips, videos from Prime Video, or Vimeo (no YouTube yet though) and even let you video call other Echo Spot users. Amazon will also open up Skype support for the Echo Spot improving the usability. It’s just a cool device to have by your side (just a little creepy because of the camera on it). Click here to buy the Amazon Echo Spot Google Home Mini Price: Rs 4,449 Amazon is not the only smart speaker ecosystem to choose. You can also opt for Google’s version of it if you are invested in the Google ecosystem through your Android and Chromecast devices. The Google Home Mini, for Rs 4,449 has Google Assistant built-in which can be used to play music, control smart appliances and to ask general questions. It basically has Google Search built into a speaker which, while not as loud as the Echo Dot, is a good buy if you solely want to be in the Google ecosystem. You can also cast your music from your smartphone to the Home Mini which is much more hassle-free than pairing the phone via Bluetooth. Click here to buy the Google Home Mini JBL Go Price: Rs 1,799 The JBL Go is your no-nonsense portable Bluetooth speaker that comes in multiple funky colours and is water and dust proof. It’s a pocketable speaker that’s quite loud for its size. Click here to buy the JBL Go Bose Soundlink Micro Price: Rs 8,090 The SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker is the company's rugged and waterproof portable speaker. It can be paired via Bluetooth using voice prompts and comes with an integrated speakerphone and a multi-purpose button for calling. The device can also be connected with the Bose Connect app and paired with other SoundLink speakers for Stereo or Party Mode Click here to buy the Bose Soundlink Micro Marshall Acton Portable Bluetooth speaker Price: Rs 16,590 The vintage-looking Marshall Acton looks a lot like the company’s famous guitar amps and are known for their signature loud sound. It can be paired via Bluetooth 4.0 and also comes with AUX input. The speaker also has three analog knobs to control the volume, and change the treble and bass settings. This looks quite good in your book shelf and the best part is that it doesn’t have to be tethered to a plug point. Click here to buy the Marshall Acton Portable Bluetooth speaker Creative Sound Blaster Roar Price: Rs 9,499 The Sound Blaster Roar is easy to reccommend, and in our review, we noted that it performs neck to neck with the Bose SoundLink Mini. It also packs a lot of features and can even be used as a USB speaker for PC as well. Click here to buy the Creative Sound Blaster Roar Mass Fidelity Core Price: Rs 31,999 The Mass Fidelity Core is an elegant little bookshelf Bluetooth speaker that uses custom designed drivers to deliver what the company calls holographic sound. When placed right, it produces an intricately detailed, balanced sound. It’s perfect for someone looking for a minimal footprint to improve the home A/V setup. Click here to buy the Mass Fidelity Core Sony XRS XB-41 Price: Rs 13,135 The Sony XRS XB-41 is the Bluetooth speaker designed for the average bass-head. It’s also IP67-rated water and dust proof and the nylon mesh on the body feels quite premium. It’s capable of delivering good, party-grade sound with added lighting effects. You can also daisychain more of these speakers to create a surround sound effect. Click here to buy the Sony XRS XB-41
Earlier this month, Huawei Consumer Business Group, India announced that it will bring one of its latest flagship devices, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, to the country. In a latest press note, the company has announced that it is also set to bring its wireless charger to the Indian market alongside the launch of Mate 20 Pro next month. Huawei says that it has developed a 15W (Max) quick wireless charger that delivers speed that matches wired charging. According to the company, with a 10-minute 15W wireless charging session on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the charger fills the battery to the 12 percent mark and if a user charges a phone for 30 minutes, the battery is charged to 31 percent. The charger is developed according to the Qi standard for universal compatibility and it is said to adjust output power automatically to safely charge different hardware like smartphones, earphones and smartwatches which support wireless charging tech. Huawei says that the charger includes Comprehensive Safety Protection features through which it is capable of automatically turning off when it detect metallic objects likes keys and coins. The Huawei wireless charger also has a built-in chip that can adjusts the output power automatically according to the ambient temperature and real-time battery percentage. Huawei Mate 20 Pro Specifications and Features The Huawei Mate 20 Pro features a 6.39-inch 2K+ Curved OLED HDR display with a 19.5:9 display aspect ratio. It has a a notch that houses the front camera and sensors for face recognition. The smartphone is powered by the company’s latest 7nm Kirin 980 processor that uses Cortex-A76 based CPU. The phone supports 40W SuperCharge technology, which the company claims can charge 70 percent of the device’s 4200mAh battery in 30 minutes. When it comes to the camera, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes equipped with a triple 40MP + 20MP + 8MP sensor configuration, in which the sensors are placed in a square setup. The first sensor is paired with a 27mm wide lens with f/1.8 aperture, while the 12 MP sensor gets a 16mm ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture. The 8MP sensor is paired with a 3X 80mm telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. The device’s camera supports Artificial Image Stabilisation (AIS), along with varying focal range from 16mm with ultra wide angle, 80 mm with 3x optical zoom, 135mm with 5x Hybrid zoom to 270 mm with 10x digital zoom. On the front, the smartphone comes equipped with a 24MP RGB sensor inside the notch. The phone sports dual speakers without any speaker grille and this is done by routing audio through the Type-C port on the bottom. It runs on MIUI 9, which is based on Android 9.0 Pie. The smartphone was launched in Emerald Green, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold, Twilight and Black colours in only one 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. As far as the price is concerned, the Mate 20 Pro is priced at 1049 Euros (approx Rs 88,000) in Europe. The phone will be an Amazon Exclusive as the online retailer has hosted a dedicated webpage for it with the ‘Notify Me’ button.
The Harrier is Tata’s long-awaited SUV that’s slated for an early 2019 launch in India. According to a recent press release by Tata Motors, the first Harrier has just rolled out of Tata’s new assembly line in Pune. The SUV is being built in an assembly line that is 90-percent automated. Set up within six months’ time, the new assembly line borrows manufacturing processes from Jaguar Land Rover, a subsidiary of Tata Motors Limited. Tata’s new assembly line in Pune uses over a hundred robots by KUKA and ABB to achieve this high level of automation. Talking about the upcoming Harrier SUV, Mayank Pareek, President of Tata’s Passenger Vehicle Business Unit said, “We have been receiving a tremendous response from the customers ever since we opened bookings of the Harrier, a fortnight ago. With the all- new assembly line ready and the roll out of the 1st Harrier, we are now gearing up to start deliveries in early 2019. The Harrier, with its stunning design will definitely appeal to customers, especially those who have eagerly waited for the product since its showcase as the H5X concept at the Auto Expo 2018. We are confident that the Harrier will set new benchmarks in the SUV segment, in 2019.” The Tata Harrier is a five-seater sport utility vehicle built on a monocoque frame. It uses a proprietary Omega Modular Efficient Global Architecture (OMEGA) borrowed from Land Rover’s tried-and-tested D8 architecture. The Harrier will be powered by Tata’s 2.0L Kryotec diesel engine, which is capable of delivering a max power output of 140 horsepower. Tata claims it has tested the Harrier over 2.2 million kilometres and over “the toughest of terrains.” Reports say that Tata will bring in a seven-seater version of the Harrier with a more powerful 170-horsepower engine later in the future. Tata is expected to offer a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic gearbox on the Harrier. The Tata Harrier is expected to come with features like multiple driving modes that work with an ESP-driven terrain response system, push-button start, steering-mounted controls, and an infotainment system with a large touchscreen. Taking on competitors like the Hyundai Creta and the Renault Captur, the Tata Harrier SUV is expected to cost somewhere between Rs 16 and 21 lakh at the time of launch next year.
Apple announced the new iPad Pro 11-inch and iPad Pro 12.9-inch variants at an event hosted in New York. The new iPad Pro models are aimed squarely at power users and creative professionals with their incredible display and an updated Apple Pencil. Not to mention the A12X Bionic chip that supposedly puts desktop-grade performance into what is essentially a tablet. Of course, the iPad Pros are not cheap and turns out, neither is getting them repaired. The official iPad Service and Repair page has been updated to reflect the cost of repair for the new iPad Pro models. In case you were to break the display on the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro, you will have to fork out $649 to get it fixed. A new 12.9-inch iPad Pro will cost you $999 for the 64GB variant, although India prices are a little higher. However, if you do get Apple Care+, the repair cost comes down to $49, a considerably lower amount. Apple Care+ itself costs $129 but given the cost of repairing the new iPad Pro outside of Apple Care+, the $129 price for extended coverage seems like a bargain. The revised cost of repair/replacement is listed out for all the iPad models in the chart below. Apple’s devices have been getting increasingly expensive, as is the price to have them repaired, making Apple Care+ look not just like a good idea, but also a great bargain. Apple Care+ extends the warranty on the iPad to two years and includes coverage for two incidents of accidental damage. Given that a cracked display is the most common reasons to avail service, getting Apple Care+ to reduce the burden of repair would be a wise decision.
With all the updates to PUBG PC and PUBG Mobile, it was high time the Xbox version of the game got a little love. Update #2 for PUBG Xbox brings it up to speed with the PC and mobile versions with the inclusion of Halloween skins, Training map and many more additions. The new Halloween skins include the same sets as the PC version and are only available till November 20. Further, Those who log into the game will get the Haunted Pumpkin Mask clothing item for free until November 6. The update also brings the Training map to the Xbox version of the game. Like the PC version, the map is 2x2 in size and gives players a safe location where they can practice the various aspects of the game without dying. Besides this, the update adds a number of items and vehicles to the game. The game now features two new weapons, the Beryl M762 and the MK47 Mutant. Both these weapons use the 7.62mm ammunition and will be available across all three maps (Erangel, Miramar and Sanhok). The Beryl M762 offers a 30 round magazine, whereas the MK47 Mutant has a smaller 20 round magazine. The Sanhok map get some extra love as both the new vehicles added with this update are exclusive to it. The Scooter is a two-seat vehicle that offers the same HP as the Motorbike. Both vehicles will continue to spawn on Sanhok. The Scooter is slower than the Motorbike, but has an increased turning circle. The second vehicle added to the game is the Tukshai. This is a three person vehicle that replaces the UAZ, Dacia and the Minibus and is slower than all three. However, the patch notes state that it “fits perfectly with Sanhok’s environment.” Besides all this, Update #2 also brings with it a huge list of UI and gameplay changes to the Xbox version of the game, including bug fixes. You can read the entire patch notes here. Besides this, PUBG has also teased new skins on its Twitter account. Judging by the teaser, it looks like the developers will be adding Harley Quinn and Joker skins to the game. Details are not yet known, but it looks like the skin will be based on the look of the characters from the Suicide Squad movie that was released in 2016. Warning... Prison Breakout Imminent. pic.twitter.com/AzqIeAe6Rg — PUBG (@PUBG) October 31, 2018 
The world is used to seeing Facebook posting a substantial growth every quarter but since last quarter, the social media giant has been posting a marginal increase in its revenue. Multiple controversies around data breaches and fake news put the company on a sticky wicket this year. Back in July, more than $100 billion were wiped out from Facebook's market value after the company reported Q2 2018 numbers that showed stagnation in Daily Active Users. Problems seem to have continued to hit Facebook’s revenues in the third quarter, as once again, it posted a marginal increase compared to the last quarter and narrowly missed Wall Street’s estimates. The company reported that revenue increased 33% during the thirs quarter to $13.72 billion, which is lower than the average Wall Street estimate of $13.78 billion. User growth on Facebook also seems to have stalled. FactSet and StreetAccount estimated that the Daily Active Users (DAUs) on Facebook would reach 1.51 billion mark but Facebook says that it could touch the 1.49 billion number. Similarly, Monthly Active Users (MAUs) were estimated to be 2.29 billion but Facebook notes that it reached the 2.27 billion mark. The company matched the average revenue per user: $6.09 versus $6.09 estimated, per 2.29 billion, according to Street Account. Citing Facebook’s earnings announcement, CNBC pointed out the revenue estimates by several analysts. Facebook said that its earnings per share (EPS) in the third quarter, which ended on September 30, was $1.76 versus $1.47 estimated by Refinitv -- a only silver lining. The total revenue was $13.73 billion which was estimated to be $13.78 billion as per Refinitiv. Operational and Other Financial Highlights 1) The 1.49 billion DAUs on average for September show an increase of 9 percent year-over-year. 2) The 2.27 billion MAUs as of September 30 is an increase of 10 percent year-over-year. 3) Facebook’s mobile advertising revenue represented approximately 92 percent of advertising revenue for the third quarter of 2018, which is up from approximately 88 percent of advertising revenue in the quarter a year ago. 4) Facebook hired a lot of people since last year, and the headcount was reported to be 33,606 as of September 30, which is an increase of 45 percent. In last quarter, the headcount was reported to be 30,275. 5) In addition, Facebook estimates that more than 2.6 billion people now use Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, or Messenger each month, and over 2 billion people use at least one of its “Family of services” every day on average. In the last quarter, the number was reported to be 2.5 billion. When it comes to Facebook’s future plans, company CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks that people would lay more emphasis on privacy. “Public sharing will always be very important but people want to share privately too. People feel more comfortable being themselves when they know their content is only seen by a small group and when they know it won’t be around forever,” Zuckerberg said on an earnings call. On the several controversies surrounding the company, the top executive said, “The upcoming elections will be a real test of the protections we've put in place. With a community of more than 2 billion people, we will see all the good and bad that humanity can do, and we will never be perfect.”
Apple published, during the launch of its new hardware yesterday in New York City, a full security guide for its T2 security chip, which does duty on the new MacBook Air, the new Mac Mini, and the current MacBook Pro. According to TechCrunch, who was the first to dig into the guide, the T2 security chip comes with a hardware microphone disconnect feature for added security. According to Apple’s security guide, the hardware microphone disconnect feature physically kills the connection between the microphone and the rest of the hardware every time the lid of the MacBook is closed. This is done to prevent any software (with root or kernel privileges) either on macOS or on the T2 security chip from accessing the microphone. The security guide goes on to say that the camera does get disconnected in the same way because closing the lid anyway obstructs its field of view. At the end of the security guide, Apple adds confidently, “The features of the Apple T2 Security Chip are made possible by the combination of silicon design, hardware, software, and services available only from Apple. These capabilities combine to provide unrivaled privacy and security features never before present on Mac.” Apple’s words sound convincing, especially considering how only last month almost all Macs except the ones sporting T2 were reportedly found vulnerable to an unexpected cold boot attack. The T2’s unique feature, where connection to the microphone is physically removed, should go a considerable distance in preventing eavesdropping on a closed MacBook as no malicious software can reconnect something that’s physically removed. The T2 chip is also responsible for controlling audio output, solid-state drives, the System Management Controller (SMC), and the Touch ID sensor.
Google is celebrating Halloween 2018 with its first ever interactive, multiplayer Google Doodle game called Trick-or-Treat: The Great Ghoul Duel! The Halloween themed game is hosted on Google’s Cloud platform and players around the world can team up randomly and join a match or host their own game with up to seven friends and family members via a custom invitation link. In the game, you play as a Green or a Purple Ghost and your job is to collect souls. Spooky music plays out as you dash to collect as many souls or spirit flames as you can and deposit them to your base. Players can also steal souls from other members of the opposing team and gain special ghostly powers like speed boosts, night vision and more. Players can share personal superlatives awarded to them at the end of the match based on their performances. Google implemented this special Halloween Doodle game with the help of Open Match, a highly-scalable, open source matchmaking framework cofounded by Google Cloud and Unity. Open Match is designed to allow game developers to reuse a common matchmaker framework. It includes three core components: a frontend API for game clients, a backend API for game servers, and an orchestrator that runs game-specific custom matchmaking logic. But that’s TMI for Halloween so head on over here to play Google’s Trick-or-Treat: The Great Ghoul Duel!
If you thought Google Pixel 3 XL’s big and bulky notch was enough to put you off, you were wrong. While several handset users (hilariously) reported that their devices grew another notch on the sides of the display, some were really annoyed at the glitch. The virtual notch was not seen at one particular position, and while some said it appeared on the left edge, some side the second notch grew on the right side. Luckily, Google is aware of the problem and says that it will fix it soon. The problem was first reported by UrAvgConsumer who posted a tweet on October 25. Although there is no exact explanation of what caused this glitch, according to Slashgear, there is a possibility that a rogue developer settings could have been enabled. This might have confused the auto-rotate on the phone possibly causing the faux notch stuck in the wrong place. The tech news platform says that Android offers coders the ability to add a virtual notch to their phone so that they can test under development apps to see how they work when run on a device with a notch on the screen. According to AndroidPolice, Google reached out to them to let the publication know that “not only is the company aware of this highly anomalous behaviour, but that a fix should be coming soon”. Google launched the third generation of Pixel smartphones on October 9. In our review, we listed the notch as one of the cons of the smartphone. The notch contains the earpiece which doubles up as one half of the stereo speaker setup, neatly sandwiched between two front-facing cameras.
Microsoft Office 365 for the Mac is getting a dark mode on macOS Mojave. The information comes from Microsoft's own Akshay Bakshi, a Product Manager for Microsoft on Twitter. He tweets, “Look closely at the Pictures icon. Office running on macOS Mojave in Dark Mode.” If you are a part of office insider, you will be able to access this feature as early as next week. As an office insider, users will get previews of the updates coming to MS office, like this upcoming dark mode for Mac. Insiders will also be able to give feedback to Microsoft about the features. It also seems that the dark mode will be limited to Office 365 subscribers. MacOS Mojave already has a dark mode and the dark mode in MS Office will compliment this if you are one that is using dark mode in Apple’s latest desktop and laptop OS. Once testing of the new features is complete, it will roll out to Office 365 users. There is no official information whether dark mode will make its way to any other versions of Office for Mac as of now. Microsoft also introduced a dark mode in File Explorer in the October update for Windows 10. You can read more about the October Windows 10 update here.
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If you have missed out the Great Indian Festival sale both times then you don’t need to feel disheartened, we’ve got you covered. Amazon still has some pretty good offers on a plenty of gadgets such as speakers, Amazon devices and more. So, let’s take a look at the deals. Amazon Fire TV Stick Price: Rs 3,999 Deal price: Rs 3,499 The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a media streaming device that connects to your TV via an HDMI cable and allows you to stream movies and songs from apps like Netflix, Youtube, Hotstar, Gaana and more. It also comes with a voice remote, which lets you search on Amazon Prime app for movies or TV shows using a voice command. View deal here. Redgear Pro Wireless Gamepad Price: Rs 1,799 Deal price: Rs 1,199 The Redgear Pro Wireless Gamepad is compatible with Windows 7 and above. The controller works within a range of 10m from a connected device. As per the company, on a single charge user play for up to ten hours. View deal here. Amazon Echo Price: Rs 9,999 Deal price: Rs 6,999 The Amazon Echo is a hands-free smart speaker that connects to a cloud-based assistant Alexa, which allows you to control the speaker using your voice. One can ask the assistant to play music, check the weather, book a cab, order food and for a lot of other stuff. Users can also connect an external speaker with the Echo via Bluetooth or an AUX cable. View deal here. Marshall Wireless Speaker Price: Rs 26,499 Deal price: Rs 16,390 The Marshall Wireless Speaker is a portable music streaming device that also features a 3.5mm audio jack. As per the company, the speaker can last for up to 20 hours on a single charge. View deal here. Logitech M235 Wireless Mouse Price: Rs 795 Deal price: Rs 499 The Logitech M235 Wireless Mouse is compatible with Windows XP and above. The mouse comes with a 2.4GHz wireless connectivity and features an advanced optical tracking sensor that allows the mouse to work on almost any surface. View deal here.
It has been two days since the OnePlus 6T became official globally and just a few hours since its India price was announced and the company is already rolling out a software update to the phone. OnePlus is now seeding OxygenOS 9.0.4 update to the OnePlus 6T, which brings improvements to Nightscape in camera and also updates the phone’s Android security patch to November, which the OnePlus 6 also received recently through Open Beta 6. We still don't know what the November patch fixes, because Google is yet to release the November Security Bulletins. Nightscape on the OnePlus 6T is nothing but the pro-mode sprinkled with some computational photography. When shooting in low light, the camera bumps up the ISO and slows down the shutter speed. The update was originally spotted by HDBlog and apart from improvements to Nightscape and an updated security patch, it also brings improvements to Screen Unlock, come new navigation gestures, optimised standby power consumption and some general bug fixes. OnePlus 6T’s camera also gets added studio lighting to enhance face contour. The OxygenOS 9.0.4 update is rolling out right now and users may receive it in a phased manner. The OnePlus 6T is priced starting at Rs 37,999 for 6GB+128GB variant while the 8GB+128GB variant will retail for Rs 41,999. The top most variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage will be available for Rs Rs 45,999. You can read more about its India availability and buying offers here.
