Call of Duty: Mobile Now Available for Android and iOS: How to Download

Call of Duty: Mobile is now available to download and play on Android and iOS devices as a free game with in-app purchases.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop, ARM-powered Surface renders leak ahead of launch

Microsoft will be hosting a launch event tomorrow, on October 2. The company is expected to release the 2019 Surfaces devices. However, the renders of Surface devices have appeared online, thanks to the popular tipster Evan Blass. He has posted a series of images on his Twitter account, which gives us a look at Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop (both 13-inch and 15-inch), and an ARM-powered Surface device. Blass has also mentioned the presence of a dual-screen Surface in one of his tweets. 

Microsoft is expected to announce the Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, and an ARM-powered Surface 2-in-1 device. Surface Laptop 3  is speculated to be launched with a spec bump. On the hardware front, seems to sport the same design as its predecessor. The images haven’t given out a lot of information about the number of ports available on the Surface Laptop 3. However, it is expected to include a USB-C port.

Coming to the Surface Pro 7, it looks like the device will sport a USB-C port instead of the Mini DisplayPort this time around. Surface fans have been requesting this inclusion for a long time. Surface Pro 7 is rumoured to be powered by the Intel 10th Gen processors. In the hardware department, it looks like it will have the same design as the Pro 6. 

A new device is tipped to join the Surface family. An ARM-powered Surface 2-in-1 has appeared in images. It has a sleek design, with narrower bezels than the current Surface Pro 6. It seems to have a rounder and thinner chassis. A new Surface Pen can also be spotted in the leaked image. It seems to have a flat design on two sides.

Interestingly, Blass didn’t mention a Surface Book 3 in any of his tweets. Microsoft may not be planning to upgrade the higher end 2-in-1. On the other hand, Microsoft could also tease the Centaurus at the event tomorrow - a dual-screen foldable tablet/laptop.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold India launch today: Specs, expected price and more

Samsung’s first folding phone, the Galaxy Fold, is all set to make its way to India. It was re-launched on September 5 and went on sale in South Korea on September 6. The company said that the Samsung Galaxy Fold would be made available in select countries including France, Germany, Singapore, the U.K., the U.S., and more in the coming weeks. Now, it is launching it in India. The Samsung Galaxy Fold's price in India is expected to be revealed at the event.

Samsung Galaxy Fold launch in India

The Galaxy Fold launch will take place at 12 PM today, October 1. Samsung is expected to reveal the Galaxy Fold price in India at the event. We can presume that the phone will not be cheap. 

Samsung Galaxy Fold specifications

The Galaxy Fold is a one-of-its-kind device. It features a  7.3-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED Display (4.2:3) Infinity Flex main display that has a resolution of 2152x1536 pixels. On the outside, the cover display has a 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display at 21:9 aspect ratio with a resolution of  1680x720 pixels. The folding phone is powered by a 7nm 64-bit octa-core processor, paired with 8GB RAM and 512GB of storage. 

On the optics front, the Samsung Galaxy Fold has a total of six cameras: a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 16MP ultra-wide camera + a 12MP wide-angle camera with Super Dual Pixel + a 12MP telephoto camera, a 10MP selfie camera on the cover display, a dual front camera on the main display that consists of a 10MP shooter and an 8MP depth sensor. The rear camera features Dual OIS, 0.5x out and 2x in optical zoom, up to 10x digital zoom, HDR10+ recording, Tracking AF.

The Galaxy Fold packs a 4380mAh dual battery that has support for Fast Charging technology on both wired and wireless mediums. In the connectivity department, the Galaxy Fold has one eSIM and one Nano SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax HE80 MIMO, 1024QAM Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, and Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou). In terms of sensors, it comes with accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, hall sensor, proximity sensor, and an RGB light sensor.

Samsung Galaxy Fold price in India (expected)

The Samsung Galaxy Fold was announced for EUR 2,000 in Europe, which converts to Rs 1,55,788 approximately in India.  It is priced at $1,980 in the US, which is around Rs 1.37 lakh here. Hence, it is expected to cost around Rs 1,50,000 in India.

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TSMC Counter-Sues US Chip Rival GlobalFoundries for Patent Infringement

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said it was seeking "substantial monetary damages from GlobalFoundries" but did not specify an amount.

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India missing from leaked list of countries where Google Pixel 4s Motion Sense capabilities may work

One of the officially outed ipieces of nformation about the upcoming Google Pixel 4 is that the handset will support motion gestures. The company will be integrating the Soli Radar chip on the Pixel 4 series of phones so that they can track a user’s hand gestures and execute a task that’s assigned to that particular gesture. While we previously came across a report that claimed this feature would work only in select countries, 9to5Google claims that it was able to get its hands on a pre-release APK of Motion Sense, which reveals 38 regions and 9 media apps could support the feature.

Soon after, XDA Developers also reported of finding a more comprehensive list of countries where the option could be made available. This list reveals 53 regions and 23 media apps that support Motion Sense. While some countries like Canada, UK, Australia and the US are present on the list, India is surprisingly missing. However, the list of 23 media apps that will support Motion Sense includes apps like Wynk Music, Gaana, Hungama, and JioSaavn among others. These apps are widely used in India and the inclusion of these apps suggests that the company might be planning to bring Motion Sense support for the Pixel 4 handsets that would be sold in India. 

As for the new Soli Radar chip Google is using on its Pixel 4 series of phones, ṭhe hardware enables one to use gestures for conṭroling the device’s functions. Skipping tracks while listening to music, accepting or rejecting calls and snoozing alarms by simply waving your hand over the device. The sensor is said to be capable of detecting sub-millimeter motion gestures at high speeds and that too, with notable accuracy. 

Coming to the Pixel phones, the Pixel 4 will reportedly feature a 5.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display while the Pixel 4 XL might get a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ OLED display. The handsets might support 90Hz display refresh rate that Google is reportedly dubbing “Smooth Display". The phones are expected to run on Snapdragon 855+ SoC and might come equipped with 6GB RAM. 

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Tencent Takes 29 Percent Stake in Games Maker Funcom

Tencent's purchase makes it the biggest shareholder, Funcom said on Monday.

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AMD Ryzen 3000 series has a processor for everyone

For the longest time, Intel has enjoyed a monopoly of sorts when it comes to Laptop processors. The few AMD powered machines we did see were mostly grossly underpowered laptops, usually created with the sole aim of making the machine affordable. Advanced Micro Devices or AMD as we all have come to know the company has fast pivoted from that state of things. AMD’s Ryzen processors have quickly been gaining favour with OEMs and customers alike. This has allowed AMD’s chips to infiltrate more segments than before.

AMD for the budget conscious

AMD’s Ryzen 3000 series processors have found their way into many budget friendly laptops in the market. Lenovo’s Ideapad S145 with the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor can be picked up for under Rs 30,000, depending on where you buy it.

AMD for thin and light

The advantage of the new AMD Ryzen 3000 series processors has been their low TDP and excellent thermal management, allowing OEMs to pack more powerful components into thinner and thinner chassis. While these laptops aren’t ultrabooks by any shot, they are still slim and light enough to not pose as a burden in case you have lots of travel coming up. The Asus Vivobook 14 measures just 0.7 inches in thickess, with a total weight of 1.5 kilograms, and it packs the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor. That’s 4 cores with 8 threads in a chassis so thin.

AMD for the Gamer

AMD’s Ryzen processors can be found on many laptops, but one area where we are most excited to see these chips is in gaming laptops. Laptops like the Asus TUF FX505 employ the Ryzen 5 3550H processor along with discrete graphics to be able to drive the 120Hz panel on the laptop. That’s already quite a decent specification set, but Asus also sells an SKU with the Ryzen 7 3750H, in case you needed more horse power from the CPU. There's also the Asus ROG Zephyrus G GA502 which is also a Ryzen powered laptop, and is part of Asus's elite ROG brand.

AMD for Everyone

In a space that was traditionally dominated by Team Blue, AMD is making great strides and breaking a lot of stereotypes. The company’s new third generation Ryzen processors are making their way into most of the popular categories of laptops, given their wide variety of features, all the while keeping battery impact and thermal in mind. And if you look close enough, you realise that the AMD powered laptops are slightly cheaper than their Intel counterparts, meaning you get to save some money as well!          

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OnePlus introduces new OxygenOS features for India

India is an essential market for OnePlus. The company recently launched the OnePlus TV and OnePlus 7T here. OnePlus' transition from an affordable flagship to a  premium-tier smartphone brand has made it popular in the country. OnePlus is ahead of both Apple and Samsung in the Indian premium smartphone segment. Hence, it is natural that OnePlus is focusing on this market. Now, the company is introducing new features to its OxygenOS for the Indian userbase.

OnePlus is introducing Smart SMS to OxygenOS for an enhanced messaging experience. It will automatically categorize all messages, and perform quick actions like calling delivery boys or copying OTP codes. This includes bills, bank messages, tickets and more.

Cricket is one of the most popular sports in India and OnePlus is introducing OnePlus Cricket Scores as well. It will help cricket fanatics keep up with all the major tournaments and matches with real-time updates. Further, users can customise it with their favourite teams and access all this info from the OnePlus Shelf. 

Moreover, there is a feature called OnePlus Roaming, which is an international, SIM-free data service. Another feature is “Work-Life Balance,” which will allow users to sort notifications between work and personal categories. It will automate the notifications with users’ location and other factors so they aren't bothered by work notifications while relaxing and vice versa.

OnePlus Gallery is also getting an update and can now sort pictures into smart albums based on recognized faces, their timestamp, locations and more. It is all done locally without an internet connection. Moreover, the company is giving users  5GB of free storage and an additional 50GB for free for the first year.

OnePlus hasn’t yet disclosed when these features would be rolling out. However, we are expecting them to roll out with OxygenOS 10 in the coming months.

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OnePlus 7T to get 960fps slow motion, 4K video recording on wide-angle camera with a future update

Soon after its official launch, OnePlus 7T is all set to be able to record video on the wide-angle lens as well as a 960fps video recording feature. The device was announced last week, and it went on sale in the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019. It has a starting price of Rs 37,999 and already comes with some notable improvements from its predecessor. 

According to a report by XDA-Developers, OnePlus 7T will soon support recording 720p slow-motion videos at 960fps. The previous generation of OnePlus smartphones including OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro support slow-motion video capture at 720p@480fps. Therefore, the new feature on OnePlus 7T will enable it to record videos twice as slow. However, the report says it is not confirmed yet, but highly likely. 

Another camera feature coming to the OnePlus 7T is the ability to record 4K@30fps videos from the ultra-wide-angle camera. For reference, the OnePlus 7 Pro also has the ability to record wide-angle videos. 

The OnePlus 7T features a  6.55-inch AMOLED 90Hz display that has a 20:9 display aspect ratio. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. It packs a 3800mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30T, which is said to be 18 percent faster than the Warp Charge 30. 

On the optics front, the OnePlus 7T sports a triple rear camera setup:  a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/1.6 aperture lens + a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens + a 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.2 aperture lens that enables up to 2x optical zoom. It has features like Nightscape and Macro photography. On the front lies a 16MP Sony IMX472 sensor that supports EIS. 

The OnePlus 7T is currently priced at Rs 37,999 and Rs 39,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variants, respectively.

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Best AMD Ryzen 3000-powered gaming laptops this sale season

If you’re in the market for a new gaming laptop, the ongoing sale season across various e-commerce websites is an ideal time to make a move. Sure, there may be many fans of the Blue Team out there, but this article is specifically aimed at patrons of the Red Team who are in the market for an AMD Ryzen-powered device. More specifically, let’s take a look at models that bear the recently introduced Ryzen 3000 series of mobile processors from AMD. And so, here’s a list of the best AMD Ryzen-powered gaming laptop deals we found online right now:

Asus TUF Gaming FX505DY (Buy it here)

The TUF Gaming series represents Asus’ budget gaming laptop series. They’re usually paired to graphics card made either by Nvidia or AMD itself. This variant on offer on Amazon.in takes the latter route. It’s powered by an AMD Ryzen 5-3550H processor and 8GB of RAM along with an AMD Radeon RX 560X graphics card with 4GB of video RAM. Storage is handled by a 1TB hard drive. Weighing in at 2.2 kilogrammes, the Asus TUF Gaming FX505DY on sale on Amazon.in is currently priced at Rs 43,990. You can read our review of this machine here.

Asus TUF Gaming FX705DT (Buy it here)

If you’re looking for something larger than the aforementioned FX505DY, consider the 17.3-inch FX705DT. This variant on offer on Amazon.in is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7-3750H processor and 8GB of RAM along with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card with 4GB of video RAM. Storage is taken care of by a 512GB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. Weighing in at 2.7 kilogrammes, the Asus TUF Gaming FX705DT on sale on Amazon.in is currently priced at Rs 70,399. You can read our review of it here.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G GA502 (Buy it here)

The Zephyrus G is a more compact and slightly premium cousin to the TUF Gaming models listed above. It’s an ideal choice for those who expect a 120Hz refresh rate from their laptop’s screen. The variant listed on Flipkart during the sale season is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7-3750H processor and 16GB of RAM along with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q graphics card with 6GB of video RAM. Weighing in at 2.2 kilogrammes, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G GA502 on sale on Flipkart is currently priced at Rs 79,990. You can read our review of it here.

Acer Nitro 5 (Buy it here)

The Acer Nitro 5 is perhaps best known to us for its comfortable full-size keyboard with ample travel in its red-backlit keys. The variant on sale on Flipkart is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5-3550H processor and 8GB of RAM along with an AMD Radeon RX 560X graphics card with 4GB of video RAM. Storage is handled collectively by a 256GB solid-state drive and a 1TB hard drive. Weighing in at 2.3 kilogrammes, the Acer Nitro 5 on sale on Flipkart is currently priced at Rs 43,990.

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Realme X2 Pro with Snapdragon 855+, 90Hz display could launch in October

The Realme X2 was launched last week in China. The device is the successor of the Realme X. It is essentially a rebranded version of the Realme XT, which is the company’s first smartphone to sport a 64MP main camera sensor. Now, it looks like Realme is planning to launch a Pro variant of its flagship device as soon as next month.

Realme’s Chief Marketing Officer, Xu Qi Chase took to Weibo to announce that the first Realme flagship with Snapdragon 855 Plus is coming soon. He posted the message with a device named  “Realme X2 Pro Super Samurai.”

Realme X2 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset. It could be Realme’s first smartphone to come equipped with a 90Hz display. It is said to have support for 50W fast charging technology. 

Recently, a Realme device was also spotted on Bluetooth SIG with model number RMX1931. The Bluetooth listing revealed that the device would feature a 2.84GHz octa-core processor, which could be the Snapdragon 855+.  

Realme X2 Pro is expected to make its way in China next month. It could launch in India soon after. 

To recall, the Realme X2 features a 6.4-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display that has a 2340x1080p resolution. It comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 730G chipset It comes in 6GB and 8GB RAM along with 64GB, 128GB and 256GB of internal storage options.

The Realme X2 sports a quad rear camera setup:  a 64MP Samsung GW1 sensor + an 8MP super wide-angle camera + a 2MP depth sensor + a 2MP macro camera. It packs a  4000mAh battery that supports 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 technology and comes equipped with a Type-C port. It comes in Pearl Blue and Pearl White colour options.

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LG G8s ThinQ, LG Q60 with triple rear cameras launched in India: Price, specs and more

LG has silently introduced two new smartphones in the country, the LG G8s ThinQ, and the LG Q60. The LG G8s ThinQ is a flagship device that runs on the Snapdragon 855 SoC and comes equipped with all the high-end features one would expect from it. It succeeds the LG G7 series of handsets that the company launched in May, last year. On the other hand, the LG Q60 is a mid-range handset that runs on the MediaTek Helio P22 processor and sports a triple-rear camera setup. The handset was initially announced ahead of MWC 2019 this year. 

LG G8s ThinQ specifications

The LG G8s ThinQ is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and comes equipped with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone sports a 6.2-inch Full HD+ OLED display that has a 18.7:9 aspect ratio. It runs on Android 9 Pie and is backed by a 3550mAh battery. In terms of optics, the device sports a triple rear camera setup that features a 13MP super wide angle camera, along with 12MP standard and a 12MP telephoto lens. On the front is an 8MP sensor, along with a secondary ToF sensor. 

LG Q60 specifications 

LG Q60 is a mid-range smartphone that comes equipped with a 6.26-inch 19:9 HD+ display and it runs on the MediaTek Helio P22 processor that is clocked at 2.0 GHz. It features 3GB RAM and comes with 64GB of internal storage. The handset runs on Android 9 Pie and is backed by a 3500mAh battery. Coming to the cameras, the smartphone sports a 16MP main sensor on the back, along with a 2MP depth sensor and a 5MP super wide angle camera. On the front sits a 13MP sensor. 

LG G8s, LG Q60 price and availability details

The LG G8s is priced at Rs 36,990, which means that it goes up against the likes of OnePlus 7T, Asus Zenfone 6Z and other devices. The handset is now available for purchase in India in a Mirror Black colour model. The LG Q60 will be up for purchase online and offline from October 1 in India and it is priced at Rs 13,490. The smartphone comes in a New Moroccan Blue colour model.

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Best AMD Ryzen 3000-powered mainstream laptops this sale season

The ongoing sale season across various e-retailers is an excellent time to buy that new 15-inch laptop you’ve been eyeing for quite some time now. While there may be many fans of the Blue Team out there, this article is specifically aimed at fans of the Red Team who are in the market for an AMD Ryzen-powered device. AMD, if you’ll recall, introduced its 3000 series of mobile processors in the market earlier this year. Here’s a list of the best AMD Ryzen-powered mainstream laptop deals we found online:

Asus VivoBook 15 X512 (Buy it here)

Part of the VivoBook 14/15 series launch that happened recently, the VivoBook 15 X512 is ideal for anyone in the market for a mainstream laptop that’s also somewhat thin and light. Weighing in at 1.7 kilogrammes, the X512 on offer on Amazon.in during the sale is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor and 8GB of RAM. Storage is handled by a 512GB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. You can purchase the Asus VivoBook 15 X512 for Rs 43,800 on Amazon.in now and expect to receive it before Dussehra.

Lenovo IdeaPad C340 (Buy it here)

If you’d rather go with a model that has a 14-inch screen, here’s an option for you. The Lenovo IdeaPad C340 on sale on Lenovo’s official website is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor and 8GB of RAM. While one of the two 4GB RAM chips is soldered to the motherboard, the other can be upgraded to 8GB, bringing the total up to 12GB.  Storage is handled by a 512GB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. Weighing in at 1.85 kilogrammes, the IdeaPad C340 costs Rs 51,990 on Lenovo’s official website.

Lenovo IdeaPad S145 (Buy it here)

Part of the IdeaPad 40-series launch that happened recently, the IdeaPad S145 is ideal for students and professionals alike. The variant on offer on Lenovo’s official website is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor with 8GB of RAM. Like the IdeaPad C340, its RAM can be upgraded to a total of 12GB. Storage is taken care of by a 512GB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. The laptop weighs 1.85 kilogrammes and comes with Windows 10 pre-installed on it. On Lenovo’s official website, the IdeaPad S145 costs Rs 38,990.

Lenovo ThinkPad E495 (Buy it here)

The ThinkPad line may represent Lenovo’s enterprise collection of laptops but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider it for personal use. Belonging to the brand that’s known for reliability and typing comfort, the ThinkPad E495 on offer on Lenovo’s official website is powered by an AMD Ryzen 3500U processor with 4GB of RAM. Storage is handled by a 256GB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. Weighing in at 1.75 kilogrammes, it has a 14-inch Full HD display. The Lenovo ThinkPad E495, which is currently available for purchase on Lenovo’s official website, currently costs Rs 49,990.

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Moto may launch its foldable smartphone as the new Razr

The year 2019 has been all about the foldable smartphones, with Samsung and Huawei creating quite a buzz around their devices. During the Mobile World Congress this year, there were a number of other OEMs that also expressed the intent to launch foldable devices, Motorola not being one of them. However, according to a report by CNET, it appears that Motorola may be gearing up to reveal its foldable smartphone, the Razr, before the end of this year.

Motorola has allegedly been working on a secretive foldable smartphone for quiet some time now. The company had even filed a patent back in 2017 for a foldable smartphone which showed that Moto’s device would follow a design that is similar to the older Razr phone and not that of the newer ones by Samsung or Huawei.

According to CNET, Motorola may not sell the phone this year, but the plan is to atleast reveal the device to the world before the year 2020 begins. Rumours of Motorola bringing back the Razr brand have been circulating for quiet some time, but this is the first time we’re hearing the Razr being Moto’s foldable smartphone. According to XDA who had earlier revelaed the possible specs of the device, the Razr could come packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 or a Snapdragon 710, along with 4/6GB of RAM and a 6.2 inch OLED display that would fold vertically, just like the original Razr used to.

As of now, various companies have shown off working prototypes of foldable smartphones. Samsung is expected to finally ship the Galaxy Fold to customers, while Huawei’s Mate X missed its original launch timeline, with no word on when the company would start shipping devices. TCL had also shown off various working prototypes of foldable smartphones at MWC 2019, with the goal of providing the people with affordable, foldable smartphones. Hopefully, Moto can follow up the big reveal with actual devices being available in the market.

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Honor V30 surfaces with dual selfie cameras in pill-shaped punch hole

The upcoming Honor flagship smartphone has reportedly surfaced online. The Honor V30 is said to debut with the Kirin 990 5G. However, the company is rumoured to release two variants of the Honor V30: a 5G and a non-5G model, both powered by the Kirin 990 chipset. While the launch date of the upcoming flagship smartphone is still unknown, a photo of the device is said to have emerged on Weibo, showing the display of Honor V30.

If the image is to be believed, the Honor V30 may have very thin bezels. Additionally, the device seems to have a pill-shape punch-hole display with space for two front cameras. The notch resembles that of the Samsung Galaxy S10+. However, the position of pill-shaped notch is different from Samsung’s take. The Honor v30 may sport the notch on the top-left corner of the display.

While the alleged Honor V30 image shows thin bezels, there’s a chin present, which is thicker than the bezels. Not many details are known about the Honor V30 at the moment, however, it is expected to feature an AMOLED display. Since it is a flagship smartphone, it may come with an in-display fingerprint scanner as well. 

The Honor V30 is likely to sport a triple or even a quad rear camera setup. It could also come with features like ultra slow-motion video recording similar to the one found on Huawei P30 Pro. Other expected features include 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Last year’s Honor flagship smartphone, the Honor V20 was launched in December. If the company decides to keep that schedule, then we could expect to see the V30 in a couple of months.

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WhatsApp will end support partially for iOS 8 from February 2020

While popular messaging platform WhatsApp last updated its blog post regarding WhatsApp app support on mobile devices in May, it later added new information to its FAQ page, which now talks about a partial end of support for iOS 8. In other words, WhatsApp won’t allow account verification on iOS 8 devices after February 1, 2020. This will affect WhatsApp users who have not updated their iPhones to iOS 9 since its release in September 2015.

While WhatsApp’s blog post update from May this year reads, “You won't be able to use WhatsApp on the following platforms for: iPhone iOS 7 and older after February 1, 2020”, its FAQ page now says that on iOS 8 and older versions, “you can no longer create new accounts, nor reverify existing accounts.” It also adds, “You'll no longer be able to use all Windows Phone operating systems after December 31, 2019, and WhatsApp might not be available in the Microsoft Store after July 1, 2019.”

What this means is that if you’re using WhatsApp on iOS 8, you won’t be able to delete your account and re-register on the same device on or after February 1, 2020. You also won’t be able to perform new registrations on the device after that specified date. To get full support for WhatsApp, consider upgrading to iOS 9 or later. The current version of Apple’s mobile operating system is iOS 13.1, which the Cupertino-based company rolled out to its supported list of iOS devices a few days ago. You can read more about iOS 13 here.

If you’re still on iOS 8 on your iPhone, it’s likely you own one of the following models: iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 6, or iPhone 6 Plus. All of these models can be upgraded to a newer version of iOS, which you can begin to do by heading to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone. To update your iPhone, you’ll want to plug it into a wall outlet and connect to a steady Wi-Fi network. You’ll also need up to 4GB of free space on your iPhone to perform an update to the latest version of iOS.

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Redmi 8A to go on sale again in India today: Specs, price and offers

The Redmi 8A was launched in India just a few days ago and it went on sale for the first time in India on Monday midnight. The device is all set to go on sale for the second time in India today, September 30 at 2 PM. The Redmi 7A successor goes up against the likes of the Realme C2, Nokia 2.2, Samsung Galaxy M10, and other phones that are placed in the same price range. The phone also offers 18W fast charging.

Redmi 8A specifications

The Redmi 8A features a 6.22-inch HD display and comes with a waterdrop notch display design. The budget smartphone is powered by ṭhe Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset. It comes in 2GB and 3GB RAM options with 32GB of internal storage. It is also equipped with a dedicated microSD card slot that supports memory expansion of up to 512GB. 

On the optics front, the Redmi 8A sports a single 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor at the back. It has an f/1.8 aperture lens. The camera supports dual PD autofocus, AI scene detection. On the front lies an 8MP selfie shooter.

The Redmi 8A has fine ridges on the rear panel that the company is calling an “aura wave grip design.” It doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor. The phone packs a 5000mAh battery that comes with 18W fast charging support. 

Redmi 8A price and offers

The Redmi 8A is priced at Rs 6,499 for the 2GB + 32GB storage variant. In contrast, the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model costs Rs 6,999. It is being offered in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Sunset Red colour options. It will be sold through Mi.com and Flipkart at 2 PM today, September 30.

Flipkart is offering a 5 percent instant discount or cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank credit cards,  Buzz credit cards, and HDFC Bank debit cards.

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Asus ROG Phone 2 to Go on Sale in India Again on October 8: Price, Specifications

Asus ROG Phone 2 price in India is set at Rs. 37,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option, while its 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 59,999.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Best 5 SSD deals

Amazon’s Great India Festival sale is now live and amongst the thousands of items that are on sale, there are some hefty discounts on SSDs as well. If you’ve been on the fence about upgrading your laptop or desktop computer’s storage from a regular hard drive to an SSD, this may just be the perfect time to do so. While you may have specific requirements in terms of storage space or form factor, we’ve picked out some of our favourite deals for you.

Western Digital Blue m.2 SSD (500GB)

Western Digital is a staple name when it comes to storage devices. After their acquisition of Sandisk, the company has been ramping up its portfolio in the SSD segment. The WD Blue SSD is a budget-friendly SSD that is seeing a decent price drop during Amazon’s Great Indian Festival sale. With a claimed read/write speed of 3800mbps, you can definitely expect to see a marked improvement in your boot-times, if you’re coming from a hard disk. You can buy the WD Blue m.2 SSD here.

Samsung 860 Evo m.2 SSD (250GB)

Samsung is known to make some of the best SSDs in the market, with many enthusiasts choosing their storage solutions over anybody else’s. The 860 Evo is a SATA SSD in the m.2 form factor and also comes in a 2.5-inch form factor. With a claimed read/write speed of up to 550/520 MB/s, the Samsung 860 EVO SSD is a good choice of SSD, especially if you just need one to function as your boot drive. You can buy the Samsung 860 EVO m.2 SSD here.

Crucial MX500 m.2 SSD (500GB)

Crucial may not be one of the first names that come to mind when you think about SSDs, but don’t let that fool you. The MX500 boats of read/write speeds of up to 560/510 MB/s and a maximum write tolerance of 180TBW for the 500GB model. Seeing a pretty decent price cut on Amazon, if you want to add an m.2 SSD to your machine, the Crucial MX500 would be a good choice. You can buy the Crucial MX500 m.2 SSD here.

ADATA Ultimate 2.5 inch SSD (480GB)

ADATA has been making rugged portable hard drives for years, but they make SSDs as well. Their SU650 series of 2.5-inch SSDs is seeing a price cut on amazon, with the 480GB variant being available for just Rs 4737. If you’ve been struggling to free up space on your existing 250GB SSD, or have been frustrated with the slow speeds of your hard disk, the ADATA Ulimate SU650 offers both speed and capacity at a pretty good price. You can buy this drive here.

Crucial BX500 2.5 inch SSD (960GB)

For those looking for a major storage space upgrade, the Crucial BX500 is here just or that. The 960GB variant of the SSD is currently available for Rs 8,322, along with a further 5 percent discount coupon being available for the drive. The BX500 can hit read/write speeds of up to 540/500 MB/s and has a total write tolerance of 120TB. You can buy the Crucial BX500 2.5 inch SSD here.

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Paytm Mall Maha Cashback Carnival gadget deals round-up

Paytm Mall Maha Cashback Carnival sale kicked off tonight, September 29. It will be live till October 6. Paytm is offering money-saving deals to the gadget lovers onboard. Deals range from mobile phones to computer peripherals and accessories. Hence, here is a round-up of the gadget deals offered during the Paytm Mall Maha Cashback Carnival sale.

Deals on smartphones

For smartphone lovers, the Maha Cashback Carnival has brought about offers on a range of smartphones, including iPhones. The e-commerce platform is extending bumper cashback, free smart speakers with iPhone 7 (with effective down to Rs 24,400), and savings of flat Rs 31,000 on MRP on iPhone XR. The latter is selling for Rs 49,999 with cashback offers applied.

The e-retailer is selling phones like Samsung Galaxy A30 and A50 for a discount of up to 14 percent. Users can apply cashback offers to further bring down the deal price to Rs 14,406 and Rs 19,986 respectively. To recall, the MRP of Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 on Paytm is Rs 18,000 and Rs 24,000 respectively.

Paytm is also providing 3-IN-1 savings on exchanging your old phone, i.e. flat cashback, exchange benefits up to Rs 17,000, and 10 percent instant discount on HDFC Bank Cards & Easy EMI on Vivo, Oppo, Redmi and Nokia smartphones. Paytm Mall’s Maha Cashback Carnival will also feature the latest market launches including Oppo A9 2020, Vivo Y Series, Oppo Reno, Vivo V17 Pro, and Samsung A50s, A30s and Samsung Galaxy Note10. Deals on popular models of Redmi and Realme are available from as low as 6,299 for budget option seekers.

You can browse more mobile phone deals here.

Deals on speakers, accessories, and smartwatches

Moreover, JBL Go 2 Bluetooth Speaker is available at Rs 1,899 with offers applied. Boat BassHeads 220 in-ear wired earphones are selling for a discounted price of Rs 559, down from Rs 999. Further, Boat Stone portable Bluetooth speakers are selling for Rs 2,799, down from Rs 6,990. You can checkout more deals on speakers here.

Coming to computer accessories, SanDisk Ultra dual 32 GB USB 3.0 OTG pen drive can be purchased for Rs 499 with an additional 10 percent cashback. Fitness enthusiasts can log onto Paytm and get Garmin, Fitbit, Noise & Apple Watches at savings up to 50 percent on MRP. 

Deals on laptops

Gaming enthusiasts will further be able to save up to Rs 24,000 on latest gaming laptops by Dell, MSI, and Asus. The e-commerce platform will also provide budget laptops for as low as Rs10,000. Cashbacks up to Rs. 20,000 on lightweight laptops from Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft can also be purchased with bank offers, no-cost EMIs, and unbelievable discounts during the festive sale.

The Asus ROG GL504 (i5-8th Gen/ 8 GB/ 1 TB + 128 GB SSD/ 15.6" FHD/ Windows 10/ 4 GB graphics) gaming laptop is can be purchased for as low as Rs 71,586, down from Rs 1,01,999. More such deals can be browsed here.

All offers are subject to stock availability.

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Best Thin and Light Laptop deals this Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019

Growing in number by the day, the Thin and Light laptop is designed for users who prefer a more compact computing device with the same computing power as Mainstream models. In exchange, these users give up on full-size ports and large hard drives—on some models at least. Here’s a list of the best Thin and Light Laptop deals you can find on this year’s Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 sale:

HP Pavilion x360 (Buy it here)

This one here is not just a Thin and Light model but a Convertible one as well, which means you can flip the screen around to make it a tablet. The variant on offer during the sale features an Intel 8th Gen Core i7 CPU combined with 8GB of RAM and 16GB of Intel Optane memory. A 1TB hard drive will take care of your storage needs. There’s even an Nvidia GeForce MX130 graphics card built into the laptop. Bundled with Windows 10 and Office, this laptop weighs 1.59 kilogrammes.

Deal Price: Rs 72,990 List Price: Rs 1,01,557.50 Discount: 28 percent

HP 14q cs0018TU (Buy it here)

Here’s a fine option for anyone looking to get a laptop with a solid-state drive in it. Instead of a capacious hard drive, the HP 14q on offer during the sale gets a 256GB solid-state drive, which means you can enjoy quick boot times and increased read-write speeds. The variant in question is powered by an Intel Pentium Gold Dual-core CPU along with 4GB of RAM. Windows 10 comes pre-installed on this 1.47-kilogramme laptop. It’s ideal for basic tasks, including light browsing and online video playback.

Deal Price: Rs 19,990 List Price: Rs 29,227 Discount: 32 percent

Asus VivoBook X407 (Buy it here)

This Thin and Light Asus model here is ideal for those on a budget. This particular variant here is powered by an Intel 7th Gen Core i3 CPU combined with 4GB of RAM and 1TB of hard drive space. Weighing in at 1.55 kilogrammes, the laptop comes with Windows 10 pre-installed on it. The display is a 14-inch HD unit. According to Asus, the laptop will charge from 0 to 60 percent in 49 minutes.

Deal Price: Rs 25,990 List Price: Rs 37,990 Discount: 32 percent

Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 (Buy it here)

Regarded by many as the MacBook equivalent from Microsoft, the Surface Laptop 2 is ideal for those who want a premium Windows 10 computing experience on a well-engineered Thin and Light laptop. With a new Surface Laptop model around the corner, this sale becomes the perfect time to get the Surface Laptop 2 at a reduced rate. The variant on offer during the sale comes with an Intel 8th Gen Core i5 CPU with 8GB of RAM. Storage is handled by a small but speedy 128GB solid-state drive. The laptop weighs 1.25 kilogrammes.

Deal Price: Rs 76,990 List Price: Rs 92,999 Discount: 17 percent

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Best Mainstream Laptop deals this Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019

With an ever-increasing population of Thin and Light laptops, Mainstream models are slowly becoming an underrated category of laptops. But for those who need a reliable workhorse with multiple port options and maybe even a dedicated graphics card, they’re still undeniably relevant. Here’s a look at the best deals on Mainstream laptops during this Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 sale:

HP 15 (Buy it here)

The HP 15 on offer during the sale is for those who want a moderately powerful Mainstream laptop for everyday work and play. It’s powered by an Intel 7th Gen Core i5 CPU combined with 8GB of RAM. Storage is taken care of by a 1TB hard drive. Windows 10 and Microsoft Office Home & Student 2016 come pre-installed on this 2-kilogramme laptop.

Deal Price: Rs 38,990 List Price: Rs 54,841 Discount: 29 percent

Lenovo IdeaPad S145 (Buy it here)

The IdeaPad S145 is an ideal choice for those of you who want nothing but the latest even with their entry-level laptop. The 2019-launched IdeaPad S145 is Lenovo’s newest model in its entry-level laptop range. The variant on offer during the sale comes with an Intel 8th Gen Core i5 CPU along with 8GB of RAM, making it suitable for slightly heavier tasks, including online video playback and slightly heavy browsing. Storage is handled by a 1TB hard drive. Windows 10 comes pre-installed with the device and it weighs 1.85 kilogrammes.

Deal Price: Rs 28,990 List Price: Rs 45,390 Discount: 36 percent

Lenovo IdeaPad 330 (Buy it here)

Last year’s Lenovo IdeaPad 330 may have been succeeded by this year’s IdeaPad S145 but that’s no reason to shun it, especially during a sale. Listed in our books as a budget and mainstream model, it’s ideal for lightweight tasks, such as checking email and playing offline media, the IdeaPad 330 is a fine choice. The variant on sale is powered by an Intel 7th Gen Core i3 CPU and 4GB of RAM. There’s an inbuilt 1TB hard drive storage. There’s no Windows 10 pre-installed on the laptop, so you can always choose to install an OS of your choice using the inbuilt optical disc drive. Read our review of it here.

Deal Price: Rs 23,990 List Price: Rs 43,290 Discount: 45 percent

Dell Vostro 3480 (Buy it here)

This Dell laptop on offer during the sale is for those who prefer something a little lightweight. The variant in question offers an Intel 8th Gen Core i3 CPU combined with 4GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive. Weighing in at 1.72 kilogrammes, the laptop comes with Windows 10 pre-installed. The display is a 14-inch HD unit. The laptop supports TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0 for increased enterprise safety, so it becomes an ideal option for small and medium businesses.

Deal Price: Rs 27,490 List Price: Rs 38,091 Discount: 28 percent

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FIFA 20 Review

In our FIFA 20 review, we look at how the investments in Volta aren’t exactly worth it, as the game is much less strategic. That said, it looks great. With 11v11, gameplay improvements push FIFA closer to realism again, while changes to oft-neglected game modes are more cosmetic.

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Xbox One Gets Support for Google Assistant Voice Commands, Microsoft Reveals

Microsoft is releasing Xbox Action for the Google Assistant, through which gamers will now be able to control their Xbox consoles with voice commands. 

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FIFA 20 India Map Does Not Feature Jammu and Kashmir Yet Again

For supposedly the third year in a row, the map of India in EA Sports’ FIFA — the newest being FIFA 20 — does not feature Jammu and Kashmir at all.

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Top 5 Bluetooth speaker deals to check out from Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2019

Ascertaining if a speaker is a worthwhile purchase can be quite a task because of the sheer number of options in the market. We list some of the best Bluetooth speaker deals you will find during Amazon’s Great Indian Festival.

Boat Stone 200 Speaker Original price - Rs 2,990 Discounted price - Rs 899

While there’s a case to be made for the Boat Stone 200 Speaker at Rs 2,999, it is an absolute no brainer at Rs 899. This ultra-portable and sturdy Bluetooth speaker features capable sound quality, water and dust resistance and great battery life. It surprisingly loud as well for its tiny footprint. Click here to buy.

Sony SRS-XB10 Speaker Original price - Rs 4,990 Discounted price - Rs 2,799

The Sony SRS-XB10 Speaker is part of the company’s Extra Bass lineup. It’s an ultracompact, water-resistant Bluetooth speaker that comes with sizeable battery life (16 hours) and great speakerphone capabilities. For a speaker this size, the sound quality is impressive. The sound is punchy and reproduces mids extremely well making it excellent to watch films or podcasts on. Check out the device here.

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Original price - Rs 6,995 Discounted price - Rs 4,295

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom Bluetooth speaker sports a compact design and solid build quality. They perform excellently when it comes to sound with detailed mids and highs as well as a wide soundstage. Bass performance is also quite effective. The speaker is also waterproof and sports good battery life. Buy the UE Wonderboom speakers here. 

JBL Flip 4 Original price - Rs 9,999 Discounted price - Rs 6,999

The JBL Flip 4 offers a more balanced sound than its predecessor, the Flip 3. It features a warm sound signature, which edges towards being neutral. The Flip 4 is fully waterproof, offers AUX connectivity and can pair up with other Flip 4s to play music simultaneously. Check out the device here. 

Bose SoundLink Revolve Original price - Rs 19,990 Discounted price - Rs 13,930

If you’re looking for a Bluetooth speaker that can provide you with an immersive, true 360-degree listening experience, look no further than the Bose Soundlink Revolve. The sound quality is extremely detailed and crisp and the design and aesthetics all point towards it being a premium device meant for elegant homes. You can check out the speaker here. 

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Google Pixel 4s sound recorder app now available for free download

As we inch closer to the official launch of Google’s upcoming flagship smartphone, details about the Google Pixel 4 are leaking out of every tiny crevice in the internet. In one such leak, the sound recorder app that’s said to be pre-installed on the Pixel 4 was found available for free download on the popular online app library, APKMirror. Weighing in at a piddly 2.84MB, the app is named quite simply Google Recorder. You can get your hands on it here.

Even though the new Google Recorder app is not yet available for official download via the Google Play Store, you can always download the installer (APK) file from APKMirror and sideload it on your Android device. To do that, you have to find the ‘Download APK’ button on the web page and click on it. When the download is done, open the installer file. You may be asked to give extra permissions on your device because it’s an external install. Note that the app may not work on some devices owing to compatibility issues.

When the installation’s over, find an app named Recorder on your device’s app drawer and click on it. To get started, you will of course have to grant the app permission to use the device’s microphones. To record, just hit the big red button at the bottom of the screen. After that, you can either pause or stop recording, and then add a title to your masterpeice. Of course, you can always share, rename, and replay your recordings at any time. Fortunately, the app continues to record even when the device’s screen is turned off.

Visiting Settings by clicking on the More icon on the top-right corner reveals an option to select the app’s visual theme. You can go with either Light, Dark, or System Default, which, according to XDA Developers, respects the system-wide dark mode setting chosen in Android 10. The Google Recorder app is expected to come pre-installed on Google’s upcoming Pixel 4. Google has yet to make the app available on the Google Play Store.

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YouTube Music to come pre-installed on devices running Android 9+

YouTube Music has gradually been gaining popularity among smartphone users in India ever since the service was released for the first time in the country in March this year. According to an official YouTube blog post published by Google yesterday, the YouTube Music app will come pre-installed on new smartphones running Android 9 or later. Users who do not find the app pre-installed on their Android smartphone can always head to the Google Play Store to download it.

“Music fans on Android phones can now easily unlock the magic of YouTube Music, which will come installed on all new devices launching with Android 10 (and Android 9), including the Pixel series,” writes Google in its recent blog post. It’s evident that Google is now slowly shifting its focus from Google Play Music to YouTube Music for bundled music playback on Android smartphones. In fact, devices running Android 10 won’t have the Google Play Music app pre-installed but users can always get it from the Play Store.

According to an article published by 9to5Google, the Californian tech giant has been working towards replacing Google Play Music with YouTube Music on Android devices for about a year now. By taking its place as the default audio player for Android, YouTube Music inherits features such as offline music file playback from Google Play Music. We can expect Google to phase out Google Play Music completely in the coming months.

Google introduced YouTube Music and YouTube Premium services in India earlier this year at a starting price of Rs 99 per month. Both services have an optional paid subscription plan, which allows the user to listen to music (or play videos on YouTube) ad-free, download tunes locally, and play music on their devices with the screen turned off. In addition, YouTube Premium—which was previously known as YouTube Red—offers access to a list of original films and mini-series called YouTube Originals.

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Top 5 gaming laptop deals during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale is now underway for Prime members and meaning, this might just be thre perfect time for you to pick up that new gaming laptop you’ve had your eye on. There’s something for everyone during this sale, starting from the very basic gaming laptops at a super affordable price all the way to more solid gaming machines, coming your way with a fairly decent price cut. Here are the top 5 deals on gaming laptops that you wouldn’t want to miss during Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale.

Acer Nitro 5 with Nvidia GTX 1050 MRP: 74999 Deal Price: 44990

Starting off with the most basic machine, the Acer Nitro 5 packs an 8th generation Intel Core i5-8300H processor along with 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard disk drive. For graphics, there’s the Nvidia GTX 1050, which might make you think of the Nitro 5 as a bare minimum of a gaming machine, but when you factor in the fact that its being discounted to Rs 44,990, it would appear to be quiet a lucrative deal. You can buy it here.

Lenovo Legion Y540 MRP: 107690 Deal Price: 66990

Moving one step up the ladder, we have the Lenovo Legion Y540. This gaming laptop was designed to perfectly blend into both LAN parties and boardroom presentations. The model getting a price cut during Amazon’s Great India Festival Sale is powered by a 9th generation Intel Core i5 processor and comes with 8GB of RAM (expandable to 32GB). There’s also a 256GB SSD+1TB HDD combo here for storage and speed. Lastly, the graphics on board are taken care of by the Nvidia GTX 1650. The laptop will be discounted to Rs 66990 during the sale.You can buy it here.

MSI Gaming GL63 MRP: 109990 Deal Price: 79990

MSI’s GL63 series of laptops have been wildly popular amongst gamers for a variety of reasons, one of them being the value for money offered by this series of laptops. Various SKUs in the GL63 are being discounted on Amazon’s Great India Festival sale, and we’re going to start with the Intel Core i5-9300H variant with comes with 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD+1TB HDD combo and the Nvidia GTX 1660Ti GPU. This SKU will be available for Rs 79990 during the same.You can buy it here.

MSI Gaming GL65 MRP: 99990 Deal Price: 79990

ThweMSI GL65 is a more feature rich version of the GL63, and comes with an Intel Core i7 processor instead of an Intel Core i5. there's also 8GB of RAM on board which can be expanded to 32GB, and a rather spacisiou 512GB NVMe SSD for stroage. The GPU we get on the GL 65 is the Nvidia GTX 1650, meaning you get the newest Turing architecture from Nvidia. There's a FullHD display here with a refresh rate of  120Hz and a per-key RGB keyboard for those of you who like adding color to your lives. You can buy it here.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV MRP: 104990 Deal Price: 87990

Last but not the very least, we’ve got the AMD Ryzen powered gaming laptop from Asus, the TUF Gaming FX505. This particular SKU comes with a Ryzen 7-3750H processor and 16GB of RAM (upgradeable to 32GB). The graphics are taken care of by the Nvidia RTX 2060 which is moe than adequate to drive the 120Hz refresh rate FHD display that you get on this machine. The Asus TUF Gaming FX505 wil lbe retailing for a price of Rs 87990 during Amazon’s sale. You can buy it here.

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Samsung Galaxy A70s with 64MP triple rear camera setup launched for Rs 28,999

The September smartphone launching spree continues, and this time it is Samsung's turn. The company has made Samsung Galaxy A70s official without much fanfare. The smartphone is an iterated version of the Samsung Galaxy A70, which was launched in India earlier this year. Moreover, the Galaxy A70s is Samsung’s first device to come equipped with a 64MP ISOCELL BRIGHT GM1 sensor. 

Samsung Galaxy A70s launch offers

The Samsung Galaxy A70s was spotted on TENAA a week ago. Now, it has been launched in India. The Galaxy A70s features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Super AMOLED Infinity-U display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset. The smartphone comes in two RAM variants, 6GB and 8GB. It has an internal storage capacity of 128GB, which can be increased by up to 512GB using a microSD card.

On the optics front, Samsung Galaxy A70s sports a triple rear camera setup: a 64MP f/1.8 primary camera + an 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter + a 5MP camera. It also has a 32MP (f/2.0) selfie shooter. 

The Samsung Galaxy A70s packs a 4500mAh battery that supports 25W Super-Fast Charging technology. The smartphone has an on-screen fingerprint sensor. It runs Android 9 Pie. 

Samsung Galaxy A70s price in India

The Samsung Galaxy A70s price in India starts at Rs 28,999 for the base 6GB + 128GB model. The 8GB RAM variant will cost purchasers Rs 30,999. Both the variants are now available to buy through major e-retailers and offline stores. The mobile phone is available in three colour variants, namely, Prism Crush Red, Prism Crush Black, and Prism Crush White. 

Samsung Galaxy A70s launch offers

As for the launch offers, Samsung is offering double data on the Rs198 and Rs 299 plans to Jio customers. There are offers for the Airtel users as well. They can avail double data benefits on the Rs 249, Rs 299 and Rs 449 plans. As for Vodafone and Idea users, they can get a cashback of Rs 75 on recharge of Rs 255 through MyVoda App and MyIdea App.

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Top 5 budget smartphone deals during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019 is live for Prime members now. If you are looking to buy a budget smartphone, this just might be the right time. The e-retailer is offering discounts on a range of budget smartphones. Hence, we have compiled a list of budget mobile phones available at reduced prices. The deals range from Rs 5,799 to Rs 9,999. Here are the top five budget smartphone deals during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019

Mi Redmi 7A (2GB/32GB)  MRP: Rs 6,999  Deal Price: Rs 5,799

The Redmi 7A is equipped with a 5.45-inch display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset. The smartphone packs a 4000mAh battery. It has a 12MP rear camera. You can buy the handset here.

Redmi 7 (3GB/32GB) MRP: Rs 10,999  Deal Price: Rs 7,499

The Redmi 7 has a 6.26-inch display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset and packs a 4000mAh battery. The smartphone sports a 12MP + 2MP dual rear camera setup. You can buy the handset here.

Samsung Galaxy A10 (2GB/32GB)  MRP: Rs 8,700 Deal Price: Rs 7,990

Samsung Galaxy A10 is equipped with a 6.2-inch display. It is powered by the Exynos 7884 processor. It packs a 3400mAh battery. The smartphone sports a 13MP rear camera setup. You can checkout the handset here.

Oppo A7 (3GB/64GB) MRP: Rs 16,990  Deal Price: Rs 9,990

The Oppo A7 features a 6.2-inch display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset. The smartphone packs a 4320mAh battery. It has a 13MP + 2MP dual rear camera setup. You can checkout the phone here.

Xiaomi Mi A2 (4GB/64GB) MRP: Rs 17,499 Deal Price: Rs 9,999

The Xiaomi Mi A2 is an Android One smartphone. It features a 5.99-inch display. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 660 chipset. It packs a 3010mAh battery. It sports a 12MP + 20MP dual rear camera setup. You can buy it here.

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Top 5 mid-range smartphone deals during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019 is now live for the Prime members. If you are looking to buy a mid-range smartphone, this is your chance. The e-retailer is offering discounts on a range of smartphones. Hence, we have compiled a list of mid-range smartphones available at reduced prices. The deals range from Rs 9,999 to Rs 26,990. Here are the top five mid-range smartphone deals during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019

Nokia 6.1 Plus (6GB/64GB)  MRP: Rs 20,499  Deal Price: Rs 9,999

The Nokia 6.1 Plus comes with a 5.8-inch display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. The product is an Android One smartphone and packs a 3060mAh battery. The smartphone sports a 16MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup. You can checkout the deal here.

Xiaomi Mi A3 (4GB/64GB)   MRP: Rs 14,999  Deal Price: Rs 12,999

The Xiaomi Mi A3 was launched a few weeks back. It features a 6.1-inch Super AMOLED display. It is also an Android One smartphone. The mobile phone is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset. It packs a 4030mAh battery. It sports a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera setup. You can buy it here.

Poco F1 (6GB/128GB)  MRP: Rs 24,999 Deal Price: Rs 18,999

One of the most popular mid-range phones, the Poco F1 is being discounted in the sale as well. The smartphone features a 6.18-inch display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset and packs a 4000mAh battery. It sports a 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup. You can buy the smartphone here.

Samsung Galaxy A50 (6GB/64GB) MRP: Rs 24,000  Deal Price: Rs 21490

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is equipped with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display. It is powered by the Exynos 9610 chipset and packs a 4000mAh battery. The smartphone sports a 25MP + 8MP + 5MP triple rear camera setup. You can checkout the deal here.

LG G7+ ThinQ (6GB/128GB)  MRP: Rs 55,000 Deal Price: Rs 26,990

The only flagship smartphone in the list, the LG G7+ ThinQ features a 6.1-inch display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. It packs a 3000mAh battery. The smartphone sports a 16MP + 16MP rear camera setup. You can buy the handset here.

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Top 5 headphones deals from Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2019

If you’re looking for the perfect pair of headphones during Amazon’s Great Indian festival, and are confused between a host of deals on the website, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to give you the lowdown about the best headphone deals.

Ant Audio Treble 900 Original price - Rs 2,999 Discounted price - Rs 549

If you’re looking for a cheap pair of wireless headphones, the Ant Audio Treble 900 is one of the best deals you can get. The headphones feature a clean and precise sound with ample bass boost, good looks and great build quality. For the discounted price of Rs 549, this deal is an absolute no-brainer. You can buy the headphone here. 

Noise Shots Sport True Wireless Original price - Rs 4,999 Discounted price - Rs 1,999

The Noise Shots Sport True Wireless earphones are a steal at Rs 1,999. They are perfect for the active user and sport an extremely unique look with its rectangular charging case that slides out the buds. The headphones are IPX4 sweatproof, feature dual pairing and relatively balanced sound output. Check out the earphones here.

Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Original price - Rs 14,990 Discounted price - Rs 7,490

Sporting a detailed, well-rounded stereo sound, the Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC are a great pair of noise-cancelling headphones that costs significantly cheaper than competing models from Sony and Bose. It’s got a travel-friendly design and a 20-hour battery life, making it a great product for your daily commute and travel. Buy the headphone here. 

1More Dual Driver BT ANC Original price - Rs 14,999 Discounted price - 8,399

The 1More Dual Driver Bluetooth ANC delivers top-notch sound quality and impressive battery life. The earphones look premium as well and sport a secure, comfortable fit. At Rs 8,399, these earphones are a steal since you get access to high-end features such as ANC below 10K. Check out the device here.

Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones Original price - Rs 29,990 Discounted price - Rs 20,490

Widely accepted as one of the industry-leaders in the headphones segment, the Sony WH-1000XM3 is every audiophile’s dream with nothing short of excellent sound quality, stellar noise cancellation, amazing battery life and intuitive touch controls. If these bad boys have been on your wish list for a while now, it’s time to finally check out. You can buy the headphone here. 

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Top 5 TV deals during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale is now open for Prime members and if you were holding off on buying a new TV, this might just be the right time. The online retailer already revealed most deals and discounts on a range of devices and televisions from Sony, Xiaomi, TCL, Samsung and more are available at lowered prices. Here, we have listed the top five TV deals so that you don’t have to go through the numerous listings on Amazon. Do note that these deals feature TVs ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 1 lakh and above. 

Sony Bravia 65-Inch 4K UHD LED TV  MRP: Rs 3,39,900     Deal Price: Rs 1,86,499

When looking to buy a TV in the high-end range, Sony is not a bad choice. The 65-inch Bravia TV has a 4K Ultra HD panel and a 100 Hz refresh rate. It gets Smart TV features like Android TV OS, voice search, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video apps, access to Google Play and more. You can buy the TV here.

Sony Bravia 55-Inch 4K UHD OLED TV MRP: 3,29,900 Deal Price: 1,66,999

Sony is known for its accurately calibrated OLED panels that are touted to represent true to live colours. The 55-inch Sony Bravia 4K OLED TV KD-55A8F is no exception. The TV gets 4 HDMI ports, 3 USB ports and supports Wi-Fi as well. It is an Android TV with all the bells and whistles of a smart TV. Check out the device here.

Mi 50-inch 4K UHD Smart LED TV 4X  MRP: Rs 34,999 Deal Price: Rs 32,999

Not all 4K TVs cost a bomb and the Xiaomi 4K UHD Smart LED TV 4X is one such option. The TV has a 60Hz refresh rate and it runs on Android 9 OS. The device supports Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar and more apps and now comes with a data saver feature as well. You can buy the TV here.

Samsung 43-Inch Super 6 Series 4K UHD LED Smart TV MRP: Rs 66,900     Deal Price: Rs 37,999

Samsung’s 4K UHD LED Smart TV sports a refresh rate of 60Hz and comes with 2 HDMI ports, and 1 USB port. It comes with 20W speaker sound output. You can check it out here. 

Mi LED TV 4C PRO (32) HD Ready Android TV  MRP: Rs 14,999     Deal Price: Rs 11,499

Xiaomi has a range of television lineups in India and in the entry-level range, it offers the 32-inch Mi LED TV 4C PRO. The Android-powered TV is HD ready, which means it has a 1366x768p resolution. It comes with 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports and has a 20W speaker output. You can buy the device here. 

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Top 5 premium smartphone deals during Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale is now underway for Prime members and if you were holding off on buying a premium phone, this might just be the right time. The online retailer already revealed most deals and discounts on a range of devices and smartphones from OnePlus, Apple, Huawei and more are available at reduced prices. Here, we have listed the top five premium smartphones, priced at Rs 30,000 and above, that you can buy with a considerable discount during the sale. 

Apple iPhone XR (128GB)  MRP: Rs 81,900 Deal Price: Rs 54,999

The iPhone XR received a price cut soon after Apple announced the new iPhone 11 series of handsets. Last year’s more affordable iPhone in the iPhone X lineup is still a good option to go for. It is powered by the A12 Bionic chip and features a 6.1-inch LCD display. You can buy the handset here. 

OnePlus 7 (6GB RAM/128GB Storage) MRP: Rs 32,999 Deal Price: Rs 29,999

OnePlus handsets rarely get a discount on their MRP and this is one of those rare instances. Running on OxygenOS, OnePlus 7 sports a 48MP Primary sensor on the back, along with a 5 MP Tele-photo camera. On the front is a 16MP sensor. The handset runs on Snapdragon 855 SoC and comes equipped with a 3700mAh battery that supports fast charging. Check out the handset here. 

Google Pixel 3 (4GB/128GB) MRP: Rs 80,000 Deal Price: Rs 54,579

We tested the Google Pixel 3 and it was clear that the company has another winner on its hands. The more compact variant of the Google Pixel 3 runs on the Snapdragon 845 SoC and features a 12.2MP rear camera and an 8MP+8MP front camera setup. Click here to buy. 

Huawei P30 Pro (8GB RAM/256GB Storage) MRP: Rs 79,990 Deal Price: Rs 63,990

In case you are looking for a smartphone that can deliver notable imaging capabilities, the Huawei P30 Pro just might be it. The smartphone comes equipped with a 40MP+20MP+8MP sensor configuration and also has a ToF sensor. The camera is capable of capturing some impressive images, and it has 50x super zoom and 10x hybrid zoom. You can buy the handset here. 

LG V40 ThinQ (6GB RAM/128GB storage) MRP: Rs 60,000 Deal Price: Rs 29,990

The LG V40 ThinQ might be the best deal available in this article. The smartphone sports a Snapdragon 845 SoC and comes 16MP+12MP+12MP rear cameras, along with 8MP+5MP dual front cameras. The handset is also IP68 dust, water and shock resistant and is MIL-STD-810G tested. You can check out the handset here. 

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Best budget laptop deals this Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019

Yet another Amazon.in grand sale is upon us and that makes it the perfect time to upgrade to a new laptop. The popular e-retailer is offering discounts of up to 45 percent on some models, especially entry-level ones. Whether it’s for work or play, here’s your chance to get your hands on that laptop you’ve been eyeing quietly for many weeks now. To make life easy for you, we’ve listed five of the best laptop deals from this year’s Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale. Take a look:

Lenovo Ideapad 330 (Buy it here)

Last year’s Lenovo IdeaPad 330 may have been succeeded by this year’s IdeaPad S145 but that’s no reason to shun it, especially during a sale. If you’re in the market for a budget laptop that you intend to use for basic computing tasks, such as checking email and playing offline media, the IdeaPad 330 is a fine choice. The variant on sale is powered by an Intel 7th Gen Core i3 CPU and 4GB of RAM. There’s an inbuilt 1TB hard drive storage. There’s no Windows 10 pre-installed on the laptop, so you can always choose to install an OS of your choice using the inbuilt optical disc drive. Read our review of it here.

Deal Price: Rs 23,990 List Price: Rs 43,290 Discount: 45 percent

Asus VivoBook X540 (Buy it here)

Here’s yet another option for anyone in the market for a budget laptop. This laptop’s configuration makes it ideal for extremely basic tasks, such as offline video playback and light web browsing. It comes with a large 15.6-inch display and a numpad on the keyboard. The variant on sale is powered by an Intel Celeron N4000 CPU combined with 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Windows 10 comes pre-installed on this laptop.

Deal Price: Rs 15,990 List Price: Rs 25,990 Discount: 38 percent

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S (Buy it here)

We noted in our review of it from last year that the IdeaPad 330S is a slightly more premium version of the IdeaPad 330. Instead of an all-plastic construction, it gets a metallic top cover. It’s also slightly slimmer and lighter than the IdeaPad 330. The variant on offer during the sale is powered not by an Intel CPU but an AMD A6 processor along with 4GB of RAM. Storage is taken care of by a 1TB hard drive. Windows 10 comes pre-installed on this laptop. The 14-inch display sports HD resolution and the laptop weighs 1.6 kilogrammes.

Deal Price: Rs 23,990 List Price: Rs 38,390 Discount: 38 percent

Lenovo IdeaPad S145 (Buy it here)

The IdeaPad S145 is an ideal choice for those of you who want nothing but the latest even with their entry-level laptop. The 2019-launched IdeaPad S145 is Lenovo’s newest model in its entry-level laptop range. The variant on offer during the sale comes with an Intel 8th Gen Core i5 CPU along with 8GB of RAM, making it suitable for slightly heavier tasks, including online video playback and slightly heavy browsing. Storage is handled by a 1TB hard drive. Windows 10 comes pre-installed with the device and it weighs 1.85 kilogrammes.

Deal Price: Rs 38,990 List Price: Rs 62,190 Discount: 37 percent

HP 14q cs0018TU (Buy it here)

Here’s a fine option for anyone looking to get a laptop with a solid-state drive in it. Instead of a capacious hard drive, the HP 14q on offer during the sale gets a 256GB solid-state drive, which means you can enjoy quick boot times and increased read-write speeds. The variant in question is powered by an Intel Pentium Gold Dual-core CPU along with 4GB of RAM. Windows 10 comes pre-installed on this 1.47-kilogramme laptop. It’s ideal for basic tasks, including light browsing and online video playback.

Deal Price: Rs 19,990 List Price: Rs 29,227 Discount: 32 percent

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iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max to go on sale in India today

Apple is all set to release the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max for sale in India. The latest iPhones were unveiled by the tech giant earlier this month. They went up on pre-orders last week in the country. The teaser page for all three smartphones went live on the Amazon India website and Flipkart on September 19. Alongside the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, Apple will start selling the Apple Watch Series 5 in India starting today.

The iPhone 11 price in India starts at Rs 64,900 for the 64GB base model. The other two variants of 128GB and 256GB storage will cost purchasers Rs 69,900 and Rs 79,900 respectively. The iPhone 11 comes in Purple, White, Green, Yellow, Black, and Red colour variants. 

Coming to the iPhone 11 Pro lineup, the base 64GB model starts at Rs 99,900. The Apple iPhone 11 256GB variant costs Rs 1,13,900, while the 512GB model is priced at Rs 1,31,900. In contrast, the iPhone 11 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,09,900 for the 64GB model, whereas the 256GB and 512GB storage models will cost Rs 1,23,900 and Rs 1,41,900 respectively. Both the iPhone 11 Pro phones will be made available in 4 colour options, namely, Gold, Midnight Green, Space Gray, and Silver.

The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are powered by the Apple A13 Bionic chip. While the iPhone 11 sports a 12MP dual rear camera setup, both the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are equipped with 12MP triple rear camera setup. All three iPhones support 4K video recording at 60 frames per second. 

Apple will start selling the iPhone 11 lineup starting 6PM today. They will be available through major offline retailers, Apple-authorised distributors, the Amazon India website, Flipkart, and Paytm Mall.

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Xiaomi quietly launches IP55-rated Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker

Just a couple of days after announcing the Mi Mix Alpha 5G concept smartphone in Beijing, Xiaomi has launched a portable Bluetooth speaker called the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker in China. The news of the phone maker’s most recent launch comes in the form of a report filed by Chinese tech website ITHome. Xiaomi’s new portable speaker costs 199 Chinese Yuan, which approximately translates to Rs 1,977. It is currently available for purchase from Xiaomi’s official stores.

According to ITHome’s report, the new Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker features a 52mm speaker driver on the inside and Bluetooth 5.0, which is the latest version of the wireless radio standard. Made of soft plastic and covered in seamless fabric, the speaker also comes with dual microphones for noise cancellation during calls. The inbuilt 2600mAh battery has a claimed battery life of 8 hours of continuous music playback and charges through a USB Type-C port on the speaker.

The report also says that the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker is IP55-rated for water- and dust-resistance. There’s no mention of whether the speaker can float in water, an ability many new outdoor water-resistant speakers possess. We know that a couple of months ago, the speaker was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website for Bluetooth 5.0 certification. Since then, the launch of the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker has been anticipated . That said, we still don’t know when or if Xiaomi will launch the product in India.

In related news, Xiaomi announced earlier this week a 5G concept smartphone called the Mi Mix Alpha. The device features a wraparound display on all its four sides, leaving only a thin ceramic strip running across its back for the camera sensors. Soon after the announcement, Xiaomi published camera samples taken through the device’s primary 108MP sensor on Twitter. You can read more about the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha here.

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Google Play Store reportedly failed to detect 29 malicious apps that had over 10 million collective downloads

It’s not easy managing the Google Play Store as thousands of apps are daily uploaded on the platform for approval and review. As per Statistica, over 6,140 mobile apps were released every day through the Google Play Store between Q3 2016 to Q1 2018 and the numbers have most likely gone up even more since then. Even though these numbers are high, that doesn’t mean that the Google Play team can skimp on observing tighter control over uploaded apps and their behaviour since Apple manages to do the same just fine. Quick Heal Security Labs has now reported 29 malicious apps on the Google Play Store that collectively sported over 10 million downloads. 

Twenty four of the 29 apps are HiddAd Apps, which install a shortcut on the home screen and hide their app icons after first boot so that users have trouble uninstalling them. When the shortcut is launched, these apps display intrusive full-screen ads and some of them can do the same even when not being run in the foreground. So, if your phone was showing pop-up ads out of the blue, one of these apps might be to blame. As per the report, most of the reported apps were classified under ‘Photography’ category.

The remaining five apps were Adware that would sneak into an Android device via absurd advertisements that are run on social media sites like YouTube, Facebook and others. Associate Security Researcher at Quick Heal, Digvijay Mane, notes, “Many a times, these promoted mobile applications boast about a lot of unbelievable functionalities like X-Ray scanning. We came across few advertisements of some interesting Android Apps which claim to offer functionality of X-ray scanning. When we explored the App further, we found out that two such apps have crossed 1 million + downloads already.”

While Google removed these malicious apps from the Play Store once they were reported, it begs the question, how they flew under the company’s radar for such a long time. Quick Heal also notes that users duped by these apps left scathing reviews but it seems like even that wasn’t enough to draw Google’s attention. 

While we might sound harsh, it should be noted that this is not the first time such a case has been highlighted. In June this year, researchers from the University of Sydney and independent Australian federal government agency CSIRO’s Data61 came across 2040 malware-laden counterfeit apps on the Google Play Store. While back in December 2019, Google used machine-learning backed anti-spam system to delete dubious reviews and thousands of shady apps from the Play Store, it seems like its efforts to keep the Play Store free of malware-laden apps have again dwindled. 

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Vivo V17Pro with 32MP dual pop-up selfie camera, 8GB RAM and more goes on sale for Rs 29,990

Vivo V17Pro was launched in India on September 20. A week after the announcement, the smartphone is now up for grabs. Consumers can purchase the Vivo V17Pro through Amazon.in, Flipkart, Vivo India E-store and Vivo’s offline channels in India. The smartphone is a new upper mid-range product, which will go up against the likes of the Redmi K20 Pro, Oppo R17 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A70, and more. 

Vivo V17Pro specifications

The Vivo V17Pro features a 6.44-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 675 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It runs the Android 9 based Funtouch OS 9.1. The handset packs a 4100mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. 

On the optics front, the Vivo V17Pro sports a quad rear camera setup: a 48MP primary sensor + 13MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom + an 8MP wide-angle camera that doubles up as a macro camera + a 2MP depth-sensing lens. It supports 10x digital zoom as well. For ardent selfie takers, the Vivo V17Pro is equipped with dual pop-up 32MP + 8MP sensors. The smartphone comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Vivo has also included Multi-Turbo acceleration technology that basically works like a game booster app. 

Vivo V17Pro price in India and launch offers

The Vivo V17Pro comes in a single 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage model. It is priced at Rs 29,990. The phone is being offered in two colour options, namely, Glacier Ice and Midnight Ocean. It can be purchased from Amazon.in, Flipkart, Vivo India’s e-shop, Paytm Mall, as well as from Vivo offline outlets. 

As for launch offers, Vivo is offering a one-time screen replacement on purchase of the V17Pro that can be activated till October 8. Buyers can avail a 10 percent cashback using HDFC and ICICI bank credit cards, debit cards and on HDFC Consumer loans EMI transactions. Moreover, one can avail a Rs 1,999 discount on exchanging any old handset via the Vivo- Cashify application. Vodafone-Idea customers will also get an assured buyback value of 50 percent. 

There are options for zero down payment with Home Credit,  IDFC First Bank, HDFC and ICICI Bank Credit Card, Debit Card and HDFC Consumer loans EMI transactions.

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FIFA 20 India Map Does Not Feature Jammu and Kashmir Yet Again

For supposedly the third year in a row, the map of India in EA Sports’ FIFA — the newest being FIFA 20 — does not feature Jammu and Kashmir at all.

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OnePlus TV 55 Q1 Series with 55-inch QLED display, custom Gamma Color Chip launched in India: Price, specs and all you need to know

OnePlus has finally thrown its hat in the ring, foraying into the smart TV segment by announcing the OnePlus TV 55 Q1 series of televisions. While OnePlus was teasing just one TV for some time now, it went ahead and announced two TVs in its 55 Q1 Series. The OnePlus TV 55 Q1 Pro is the top-end model while there’s a more affordable OnePlus TV 55 Q1 behind it. Both OnePlus TVs feature a 55-inch 4K QLED panel with a 95.7 percent screen-to-body ratio, however, only the Q1 Pro gets an integrated sliding soundbar. So, without further ado, here’s all you need to know about the new OnePlus TVs. 

OnePlus TV 55 Q1 and Q1 Pro specifications

The top model of the lot is the OnePlus TV 55 Q1 Pro, which is a 55-inch 4K QLED TV with a 95.7 percent screen-to-body ratio and an in-built sliding soundbar. The OnePlus Q1 also gets all the same features but doesn’t ship with a soundbar. OnePlus boasts that its TVs covers 96 percent of the DCIP-3 and 120 percent of the NTSC colour gamut. This is all thanks to the Gamma Color Magic chip that they come equipped with as it enables a host of features like Super Resolution, Contrast Enhancement, Noise Reduction, MEMC, De-Contour, Dolby Vision, Colour Brightening and Colour Enhancement to deliver a more ‘vivid and smooth’ experience. 

The Q1 Pro features eight speakers that have a total power output of 50W and six of the speakers are forward-facing while two 20W speakers face backwards. On the standard Q1, there are a total of four speakers that have a 50W total power output. Both TVs support Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD and Dolby Digital Plus audio. The back panel of the TVs feature a carbon fibre finish and a magnetic cover that snaps over the I/O ports. Alongside stock Android TV OS, the company offers OxygenPlay UI on the OnePlus TV. There’s also a OnePlus Connect feature that enables users to connect their smartphones and control the TV via an app. 

The TVs will receive updates for three years and Netflix support will arrive sometime later this year. Connectivity options on the TVs include 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE, one ethernet and four HDMI ports, one AC input, one digital audio output and three USB ports, out of which, one is a USB Type-C, the other a USB 3.0 and finally, a USB 2.1 port thrown in for good measure.  

OnePlus TV price

The OnePlus TV 55 Q1 Pro is priced at Rs 99,900 while the standard Q1 costs Rs 69,990. The new OnePlus TV series will be available for purchase from September 28 via Amazon. 

OnePlus also announced its new OnePlus 7T smartphone in India. You can read more about it here. 

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OnePlus 7T with Snapdragon 855+, 655-inch AMOLED 90Hz display launched in India

After several teases, leaks and reports, OnePlus has made its new OnePlus 7T smartphone official in India. As expected, the new handset is a successor to the OnePlus 7 and it comes equipped with a 90Hz refresh rate display with a waterdrop notch design. It sports a circular camera setup on the back and sports some new features like Macro photography, Warp Charge 30T and more to entice consumers. However, it remains to be seen whether it is a good enough offering to persuade OnePlus 7 series users, who recently bought their handsets. Here’s all you need to know about the new OnePlus 7T.  

OnePlus 7T specifications

The OnePlus 7T sports an all-glass design with a 4th gen matte-frosted glass on the rear. It sports a 6.55-inch AMOLED 90Hz display that features a 20:9 display aspect ratio and also supports HDR10+. The handset comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and supports Chromatic Reading Mode that desaturates the display colour for providing an ‘enhanced’ reading experience. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC, which is a slightly overclocked version of the Snapdragon 855 processor, and comes equipped with 8GB RAM and options to select from 128GB and 256GB of internal storage. 

In terms of optics, the OnePlus 7T comes equipped with a circular triple rear camera setup that houses the sensors horizontally. It consists of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor that supports Hybrid Image Stabilisation (HIS), which combines both OIS and EIS, and is paired with an f/1.6 aperture lens. There’s also a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.2 aperture lens that enables up to 2x optical zoom. Alongside portrait mode, the rear camera supports Nightscape imaging, Macro photography, and more shooting modes. On the front is a 16MP Sony IMX472 sensor that supports EIS. 

The OnePlus 7T packs stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support and gets a new haptic vibration motor. It is backed by a 3800mAh battery and supports new Warp Charge 30T charging technology, which is said to be 18 percent faster than the Warp Charge 30. There’s also a new graphite heat sink pipe to keep the device cooler while charging. 

It runs on OxygenOS 10 that is built on Android 10 out-of-the-box and OxygenOS has also been tweaked. The phone’s gallery will now automatically create ‘smart’ albums for sorting images and the company is also offering 5GB free cloud storage for its users, along with an additional 50GB. There’s also a Work-Life Balance feature that sorts and shuns notifications from apps depending on how it is configured. 

OnePlus 7T price, availability and launch offers 

The 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version of the OnePlus 7T is priced at Rs 37,999, while the handset’s 8GB + 256GB version costs Rs 39,999. It comes in Glacier Blue and Frosted Silver colour models, and will be available for purchase from 12PM on September 28 via Amazon, OnePlus.in and OnePlus Experience Stores. 

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The next Samsung Galaxy Fold could launch worldwide and cost less than its predecessor

After the disastrous launch of the first version of the Galaxy Fold, Samsung went back to the drawing board and have now relaunched the phone on September 6 to much better reviews. The first model did not meet expectations and a few units that were shipped to reviewers had malfunctioned and had to be recalled. The latest model has made a successful comeback and is selling out in markets where the phone has already been launched. The Galaxy Fold will now go on sale in the US from September 27 onwards. 

Clearly, Samsung have released the Galaxy Fold in select markets, but in a recent report by SamMobile, it looks like the successor of the Galaxy Fold will see a wider release. Ideally, markets like the US or even China are huge and important markets for the Korean tech giant. As of right now, Samsung only sells the Galaxy Fold in select markets, in limited quantities. So, this goes to show that the company is serious about the Fold and plan to make it a part of their diverse line of devices. 

Bearing the model number SM-F700F, the next iteration of the Galaxy Fold may also be more affordable as well. Clearly,a lower price tag will help boost the device’s popularity with the masses. To help keep the price down, the device is tipped to feature 256GB internal storage instead of 512GB on the Galaxy Fold. The Korean giant could also shrink the screen size to save costs. 

The Galaxy Fold could cost somewhere between Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 1.75 lakh in India. As reported earlier, the Galaxy Fold will be launching in India on October 1. The phone will be sold via retail outlets and will be made available only via pre-booking. 

 

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