Reliance Jio launches Beyond Speed Offer for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro with benefits up to Rs 9,300

OnePlus will launch its flagship OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro devices at an event in Bengaluru tonight. The phones are expected to go on sale a couple of days after the launch on Amazon and OnePlus' official website. Last week, OnePlus announced its partnerships with National Geographic and Netflix, and now it is expanding its brand tie-ups through a partnership with Reliance Jio. The telecom giant has come up with a ‘Beyond Speed Offer’ with the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphones in which both new and existing customers will be able to avail benefits of up to Rs 9,300.

Both new and existing Jio customers who buy the OnePlus 7 or the OnePlus 7 Pro can get benefits of up to Rs 9,300 split into two parts: Buyers will get an instant cashback of Rs 5,400 on the first prepaid recharge of Rs 299. The cashback will be in the form of 36 vouchers worth Rs 150 each, which will be credited to the customers’ MyJio app. The users will be able to redeem these vouchers on subsequent recharges of Rs 299, essentially, availing the benefits of the plan at an effective price of Rs 149 only.

This plan will give users 3GB of 4G data per day for 28 days, unlimited voice calls, SMS and access to Jio apps like JioTV, JioCinema, JioNews and others. Further, the offer includes additional partner benefits worth Rs 3,900. This includes up to Rs 2,000 or 20 percent off, whichever is lower, on Zoomcar bookings. Users will also get Rs 1,550 off on flight tickets and Hotel Bookings on EaseMyTrip as well as 15 percent off on bus-bookings. If users spend a minimum of Rs 1699 on Chumbak, they will get Rs 350 off. The offer can be redeemed from Jio's official website, Reliance Digital stores, Jio retailers or the MyJio app.

OnePlus 7 Pro leaked Almond colour variant

OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications

The company is betting big on the OnePlus 7 Pro and has introduced several company-first features in the phone. Initially, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau teased that the OnePlus 7 Pro will have a “super-smooth” display, and later a leaked spec sheet suggested that the phone will come with a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED Display with a 90Hz refresh rate. OnePlus has already announced that the phone will have a display with HDR10+, and Netflix HDR streaming support. The handset is also said to feature stereo speakers and might be backed by a 4000mAh battery with Warp Charge support.

OnePlus 7 Pro leaked image

Under the hood, the phone will have flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, and a previous report had claimed that the phone will have up to 12GB RAM. When it comes to the camera, it is known that the phone will have a rear triple camera setup with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with a lens having an aperture of f/1.6. The primary sensor is said to be accompanied by a 16MP wide-angle sensor with a lens having a f/2.2 aperture, and a 8MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture and 3x optical zoom. Given the near edge-to edge display, the phone is likely to feature a pop-up module housing a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor.

OnePlus 7 specifications

The OnePlus 7 is said to wear the same look as the OnePlus 6T. Reportedly, the phone will have a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, and a waterdrop notch. The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, but there is no info on the RAM and storage variants. The smartphone is may feature dual rear cameras on the back, and rumours suggest that the phone will have a 48MP main sensor. It could come with a 3,700mAh battery, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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Oppo F11 with 48MP camera, Waterdrop screen goes on sale India on May 18 at Rs 17,990

Oppo launched the F11 Pro in India back in March and the company is now making a cheaper variant of the phone available in the country. The Oppo F11 will be made available for sale in India starting May 18. The device features almost the same specs as the F11 pro, barring the pop-up camera mechanism and the battery.

In terms of specs, the Oppo F11 gets a 6.5-inch waterdrop screen. The display size is the same as the Oppo F11 Pro, but instead of the selfie camera housed in a pop-up mechanism as is on the F11 Pro, the F11 features a 16MP front shooter within a waterdrop notch. The display on the Oppo F11 has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

In the processor department, the Oppo F11 is also powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, same as the F11 Pro. The processor has a clock speed of 2.1 GHz and is paired with 4GB RAM, 128GB internal storage.

The battery on the Oppo F11 is a bit bigger than that on the F11 Pro. While the Oppo F11 Pro features a 4,000 mAh battery, the F11 gets a 4020 mAh power pack. The device runs on Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.0 layered on top.

The photography duties on the Oppo F11 are handled by a dual primary camera setup, consisting of a 48MP main camera with f/1.79 aperture and a 5MP secondary lens with f/2.4 aperture. On the front is a 16MP camera with f/2.0 aperture and AI 2.1 to assist with post processing and artificial beautification. In addition, the Oppo F11 comes with an ultra-night mode and a Dazzle color mode.

In India, the Oppo F11 will be made available starting May 18 at Rs 17,990. Pre-bookings for the device are currently underway. It will go on sale in two color variants; Fluorite Purple and Marble Green.

In terms of offers, the smartphone will be available with exchange benefits of up to Rs 3,000 and no cost EMIs (up to 9 months) on e-commerce platforms. Consumers can also avail a one-time screen replacement offer for their devices purchased during the first sale.

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Apple TV app now available in India with iOS 123, tvOS 123 updates

Apple has released the much awaited iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3 updates which bring the redesigned Apple TV app to iPhones, iPads, Apple TV and select Samsung smart TVs. The iOS 12.3 update also includes improvements to AirPlay 2, Apple Music, Wi-Fi calling, along with other bug fixes. Alongside the updates carrying the new Apple TV app to iOS and tvOS, Apple has also released watchOS 5.2.1 and macOS 10.14.5 updates.

Let’s break down all the improvements and new features headed to Apple devices with the latest updates.

iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3

With iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3, the biggest update that users get is the new, redesigned Apple TV app. The Apple TV app was not available in regions like India before and is automatically added to iOS and tvOS devices in the country after the 12.3 update. Starting today, the Apple TV app with Apple TV channels and iTunes movies and TV shows will also be available on all 2019 Samsung smart TVs and select 2018 models.

The new, redesigned Apple TV app was first announced in March. At the time, Apple had said that the app would be made available in over 100 countries. After updating to iOS 12.3, users will be able to see the new app on their iPhones and iPads. The app, in the US, includes access to Apple TV channels like HBO, Starz, SHOWTIME, Smithsonian Channel, EPIX, Tastemade and new services like MTV Hits. However, in India, the Apple TV app currently features films from Hollywood, Bollywood, and other regional languages for rent and purchase. It’s possible that Apple will add Apple TV Channel subscriptions in India at a later date.

Channels on Apple TV can be shared with up to 6 family members and will be available ad-free, both online and offline. Users can also rent or purchase 4K HDR titles from a catalogue of over 100,000 iTunes movies. The app can throw personalised recommendations based on watch history. This can be enabled through Settings>>>TV>>>Use Play History. 

The new Apple TV app includes a ‘Watch Now’ section which features Up Next, for users to quickly find and watch their favorites with activity synced across devices. There’s also a dedicated Kids section (not available in India as of now), highlighting editorially handpicked shows and movies for children across ages.

Besides the redesigned Apple TV app, the iOS 12.3 update also support for sharing videos, photos, music and more from iPhones and iPads directly to AirPlay 2-enables smart TVs. Siri will now show suggestions for watching films and TV shows.

Further, the Apple Music app’s ‘For You’ section will now update multiple times a day. An issue that prevented Apple TV remote from pausing video, controlling video or changing volume has also been fixed. Fixes have also been made to Wi-Fi calling and other areas.  

watchOS 5.2.1

watchOS 5.2.1 brings support for ECG measuring feature and irregular heartbeat notifications in Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Croatia, and Iceland.

macOS 10.14.5

macOS 10.14.5 gets bug fixing and performance improvements. The redesigned Apple TV app will be coming to macOS later in the fall.

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Redmi K20 confirmed to be companys next flagship phone, might launch as Poco F2 in India

Redmi is expected to soon announce its new flagship smartphone that is confirmed to run on Snapdragon 855 SoC. Rumours suggested that the handset could be called the Redmi X but the company’s GM Liu Weibing dispelled them by saying that the phone would be named something ‘better’. Now, in a new Weibo post, the official confirms that the device will be called the Redmi K20 and states that the new ‘K’ series will consist of the company’s flagship phones. A previous report about the company’s new series suggested that there might be two models, the Redmi K20 Pro and the K20. One of these phones is now rumoured to be launched as the Poco F2 in India. 

The Redmi K20 Pro is expected to be the flagship phone by Redmi with a Snapdragon 855 SoC. On the other hand, the Redmi K20 is touted to run on a Snapdragon 700 series chipset, which is rumoured to be the Snapdragon 730. Since Xiaomi wants to undercut the competition with its Poco series, the Redmi K2 Pro is most likely to launch as the Poco F2 (if the rumours turn out to be true). Spec sheet of the Redmi flagship was recently leaked online, which alongside the Snapdragon 855, hints at a 6.39-inches Full HD+ display. The device could feature Gorilla Glass 5 protection and is confirmed to sport an in-display fingerprint sensor. 

Xiaomi is teasing a pop-up camera module on the Redmi K20, which will reportedly house a 20MP sensor. On the back, the handset might sport a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide and a 16MP telephoto camera. It could be backed by a 3600 mAh battery that might support 27W fast charging. In terms of variants, the upcoming Redmi handset is touted to launch with 6GB and 8GB RAM models with options to select from 64 GB, 128 GBand 256 GB of storage. Since most key specs of the phone are rumoured or based on leaks, we suggest you take them with a pinch of salt. 

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Lenovo previews ThinkPad X1 Foldable PC, announces ThinkBook series and more

Lenovo is hosting its Accelerate conference in Orlando, Florida between May 13 and 15. By the looks of it, the Chinese multinational electronics company has a few interesting things to show us. Lenovo gave its attendants a preview of what it likes to call “the world’s first foldable PC”. Belonging to the ThinkPad X1 family, the new foldable PC is a 13-inch tablet with a single screen that folds in the middle. In addition, Lenovo announced a new sub-brand of laptops called ThinkBook that’s aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses.

ThinkPad X1 Foldable PC

Lenovo’s Foldable PC under the ThinkPad X1 family is essentially a large tablet with a screen on just one side. The device folds in half inward to take on the form of a conventional laptop but with a virtual on-screen keyboard. According to Lenovo, the screen measures 13.3 inches diagonally and has a 2K resolution. The OLED panel is made in collaboration with LG Display. One variant of the Foldable PC is expected to come with a physical keyboard for improved productivity.

Lenovo revealed very little about the Foldable PC during the unveiling. It only mentioned that it’s an Intel-powered device with Windows running on it. The company states a few typical use cases, such as, “Wake up, fold it into a book, and start the day scanning your social media feeds in bed”, “Get into the office, dock it into your multi-monitor setup and get to work”, and “Go into meetings, take notes with its pen, and write on a full screen tablet”. Lenovo is expected to reveal more about the Foldable PC (including product details and availability) next year.

ThinkBook 13s, ThinkBook 14s

Lenovo introduced a new sub-brand of laptops called ThinkBook. Aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses, the new range currently consists of the ThinkBook 13s and ThinkBook 14s. Resembling what one might imagine to be the lovechild of a ThinkPad and IdeaPad, the new ThinBook series comes with a body made of aluminium and magnesium materials. Like a ThinkPad, the display folds back all the way to 180 degrees. While the ThinkBook 13s weighs 1.34 kilogrammes, the ThinkBook 14s weighs 1.5 kilogrammes.

Both ThinkBook models feature a power button that doubles as the fingerprint scanner, discrete TPM 2.0 for data encryption and security, a physical ThinkShutter camera cover, Dolby Audio through HARMAN speakers, Full HD resolution on the screen, spill-resistant keyboard, and over 10 hours of claimed battery life. They also get dedicated keys on the function-key row for answering and ending Skype calls. They’re powered by Intel’s 8th Gen Core series of CPUs, optional AMD Radeon 540X graphics, and standard solid-state drives. According to Lenovo, they can charge up to 80 percent battery capacity in one hour. The ThinkBook 13s and ThinkBook 15s will go on sale later this month in the US for a starting price of $729 (Rs 51,350 approx) and $749 (Rs 52,750 approx) respectively.

ThinkReality, ThinkIoT solutions

Lenovo announced another sub-brand called ThinkReality, which consists of various AR and VR solutions. The ThinkReality A6, according to Lenovo, is a “lightweight, heads-up, hands-free mobile head-worn device that can be used to deploy both simple and complex AR solutions for enterprises looking to enhance the productivity of their workforce”. Weighing 380g, the ThinkReality A6 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile XR Platform and Intel Movidius.

Lenovo’s new ThinkIoT ecosystem of products includes the ThinkCentre Nano M90n, ThinkCentre Nano IoT M90n IoT, and EPC300. The first two are fully-functional commercial desktops shrunk to be one-third the size of the ThinkPad Tiny portable mini-desktop. They can connect to monitors and other devices using USB Type-C. EPC300, on the other hand, is a camera solution designed for warehouse automation.

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Realme X live images, press renders officially outed ahead of May 15 China launch

Realme will unveil its new flagship smartphone, Realme X,  on May 15 in China and just a day ahead of the official launch, live images and press renders of the phone have surfaced online. The Live images come via Xu Qi Chase, the Chief Marketing Officer at Realme, and the press renders were posted by the company on its official Weibo page. The Live images show the colour variants of the phone and the renders show the placement of the pop-up selfie camera.

The live images of the Realme X show that the phone will launch in two colours: One with a gradient design where the purple colours subtly shift to a blue colour towards the bottom edge of the rear panel. The other variant has a white coloured back panel with a single standard strip, and both the phones feature an “S-shaped” pattern. The phone will sport a centrally-aligned dual camera system on the back.

The press renders show the phone's front and the pop-up mechanism can be seen at the centre of the top edge. It also confirms that the phone will have an in-display fingerprint sensor. The company has already outed a lot of specs on its official Weibo account, and the Realme X was also recently spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website.

In one of the teasers shared on Weibo last week, the company confirmed that the Realme X will feature an AMOLED display with high screen-to-body-ratio of 91.2 percent. In another teaser, Chase shared a live image of the smartphone showing off the notch-less display. Under the hood, Realme X is likely to have the Snapdragon 855 platform, along with multiple RAM options: 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. It could come equipped with a 6.5-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, and it might be protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

Rumours have suggested that the phone will feature a sixth-gen optical in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone will come equipped with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with an aperture of f/1.7, and a 5MP dual camera setup on the back and the TENAA listing suggested that the phone will have a 16MP front shooter. Realme has also claimed that the pop-up selfie camera mechanism can work 200,000 times during its lifetime.

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OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro to launch in India today: How to watch live stream, specs, and expected price

OnePlus started out by establishing itself as a “flagship killer” in the Indian smartphone segment. However, the company changed its strategy along the way and started releasing more premium phones, which were still inexpensive in comparison with other flagship phones. Today, it is set to unveil its latest OnePlus 7 series of handsets that consist of the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro. Information about the two phones has leaked numerous times and to such an extent that the official announcement might only serve to confirm the reports. Here’s how to watch the launch event live, rumoured specs and pricing of the devices and more. 

How to watch the live stream

Today’s OnePlus 7 series launch event will happen Bengaluru at 8:15 PM, and simultaneously in London, and New York. The company will be live streaming the event via its social media channels but you can watch it from the video embedded below. In Bengaluru, the OnePlus 7 launch event will take place at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre and as one would’ve guessed, tickets for the event sold out soon after they were made available. 

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro specifications

With such prolific tipsters and sources of leaks, it’s not surprising that almost everything about the OnePlus 7 phones is already reported. However, the company itself has been revealing tidbits of information about the upcoming phones, with a key focus on the OnePlus 7 Pro. The company’s CEO, Pete Lau, revealed that the OnePlus 7 Pro would come equipped with a “super-smooth” display and a report leaked the information that the handset could be equipped with a Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz screen refresh rate. The two phones are expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. 

Recently, the entire spec sheet of the OnePlus 7 Pro leaked online, which hinted at a 6.67-inch display panel. The phone’s display was recently confirmed by OnePlus to be HDR10+ compliant and support Netflix HDR streaming. The upcoming handset will also feature a new vibration motor that is touted to be 200 percent more powerful than the one used previously and it is also confirmed to feature a triple rear camera setup. 

Multiple previous reports suggest that the OnePlus 7 Pro might be equipped with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.6 aperture. Then, there could be a 16MP secondary wide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a tertiary 8MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture, 3x optical zoom and 78mm focal length. The handset might feature stereo speakers and might be backed by a 4000mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30 (5V/6A). The OnePlus 7 Pro might also feature a pop-up module on the top edge, which is rumoured to feature a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor.

Coming to the OnePlus 7, leaked renders of the smartphone hint at a design akin to the OnePlus 6T. The phone might feature a waterdrop notch on a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is speculated to feature dual rear cameras with a 48MP main sensor. The OnePlus 7  could be equipped with a smaller 3,700mAh battery but both the phones are expected to sport an in-display fingerprint sensor. 

OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro rumoured pricing

As per the tipster Ishan Agarwal, the OnePlus 7 Pro could be the company’s most expensive smartphone yet. It could start at Rs 49,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, while its 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model will be priced at Rs 52,999. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant will be priced at Rs 57,999. 

The tipster Roland Quandt also tweeted the phone’s alleged European pricing. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option of the phone could be priced at EUR 699 (Rs 54,700 approx), while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is said to cost EUR 749 (Rs 58,600 approx). The top-most 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option could cost EUR 819 (Rs 64,100 approx). With the OnePlus 7 Pro hogging all the limelight, there has been very less information about OnePlus 7’s pricing. 

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