Samsung launches 8K QLED TVs in India priced all the way up to Rs 60 lakh

Samsung India has announced their 8K QLED line-up of televisions in India. The company has launched four 8K QLED TVs starting at 65-inches and going all the way up to 98-inches. The televisions are not just big on screen and resolution, but also pack a number of new technologies and innovation to enhance the experience of owning one of these. The four sizes that will be available are 65-inches, 75-inches, 82-inches and 98-inches.

The 33 million pixels packed into Samsung’s 8K QLED TVs are four times the number found on 4KUHD televisions and 16 times the number found on full-HD televisions. Samsung says they have been mindful of content source, and hence developed a proprietary upscaling AI algorithm that allows content from Blu-Rays, streaming servies and even set-top-boxes to appear crystal clear, regardless of their original resolution. This is achieved by the new Quantum Processor 8K which is supposed to intelligently upscale content for the 8K display.

In addition to the upscaling technology, Samsung has also carefully approached the televisions from the perspective of luxury devices. In order to give the television and the AV system a clean, minimal look, Samsung has worked on how devices will connect to the television. This Samsung achieves through the One Invisible Connection and One Connect Box. The One Connect box is where all your devices, such as your console, your home theater system, the set-top-box etc are plugged in. The One Invisible Cable is a single, transluscent ribbon going from the One Connect Box to the TV, blending seamlessly into the wall. This, Samsung says, allows you to minimize the clutter of cables that generally manifests when you have multiple input and output devices.

Samsung's 8K QLED TVs also seek to take user experience up a notch, with Samsung bringing Bixby to the television space. The TVs will also support Google Assistant thanks to the far-field microphones on the TV. In addition to this, what Samsung is calling an industry-first is support for Itunes Movies and TV Shows along with AirPlay 2 support. With AirPlay 2 support, they will be able to effortlessly play videos, photos, music, podcasts and more from Apple devices directly to Samsung Smart TVs, including QLED 4K and QLED 8K TVs, as well as other Samsung 4K UHD and HD models.

In terms of pricing and availability, Samsung’s new range of QLED 8K TVs will be priced at Rs 10,99,900 and Rs 16,99,900 for the 75-inch (189 cm), and 82-inch (207 cm) variants, respectively. The 98-inch (247 cm) variant of the QLED 8K TV, priced at Rs 59,99,900, and will only be made to order. The price of the 65-inch (163 cm), which will be available in July, will be announced shortly.

Apart from the QLED 8K range, Samsung’s new 2019 QLED TV line-up is priced at Rs 3,99,900 for 65-inch (163 cm) Q90 model, Rs 2,09,900 (55 inch/138 cm) to Rs 6,49,900 (75 inch/189 cm) for Q80 models, Rs 1,69,900 (55 inch/138 cm) to Rs 2,79,900 (65 inch/163 cm) for Q70 models and Rs 94,900 (43 inch/108 cm) to Rs 7,49,900 (82 inch/207 cm) for Q60 models. These will be available from June 2019.

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Instagram reportedly rolling out revamped camera design in India

Back in May this year, Facebook announced some new changes for Instagram at its F8 developer conference. One of these changes included a new look for the built-in camera app that categorised features into different tabs such as Live, Camera and Create. IANS reports that the new features are now rolling out for Instagram users in India and they render a new look to the app with a semi-circular wheel at the bottom. This wheel features three aforementioned options where the Live tab consists of Augmented Reality (AR) filters. The Camera option contains Super zoom, Boomerang and Hands-Free Forward options, which are supplemented by AR filters when one swipes to the left on the bottom. 

There is also a Create tab that nests options like Tap to Type, Ask me a question, polls and countdown. As the name suggests, the Create option is aimed at making it easier to create posts, polls and interactive Stories. The new design was spotted earlier in March by the Reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong who tweeted, “Instagram is working on new 'Stories' user-interface, inspired from mechanical circular mode switcher in DSLRs." We checked for the new camera revamp in Instagram, on our devices, but couldn't spot it on either Android or iOS devices in our labs. The company might be enabling the new features from the server side and if this is the case, it could take some time for the new features to show up. 

The new report comes soon after the company rolled out landscape videos in IGTV. in addition to viewing vertical videos, users of the popular image-based social media app will be able to watch videos in regular landscape orientation. The change is apparently to help creators deliver content where they can fit more info and visuals in one frame. Additionally, those who create landscape videos to post it on YouTube had to cut videos weirdly (think vertical crop) to get them on Instagram. You can read more about this here. 

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Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro to launch in India on July 15

The Redmi flagship is coming to India. The Redmi K20 and the Redmi K20 Pro that launched in China as the now independent brand’s flagship devices will make their way to India, name and everything unchanged. The smartphone was anticipated to be rebranded as the Poco F2, but that’s not the case. Global VP and India director of Xiaomi, Manu Kumar Jain took to social media to announce the launch date of the Redmi K20 Pro.

The Redmi K20 series will come to India on July 15, which is six weeks from now. Jain called it “a big, big knockout” in a 30 second video on Twitter replete with the to executive in boxing gear ready to take on the budget flagships that have sprung up in the Indian market. Xiaomi is calling the Redmi K20 and the K20 Pro, the “ultimate flagship killer”.

With flagship features like the Snapdragon 855, up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage along with a bezel-less 6.39-inch HDR AMOLED display and a 48MP dual camera stack, there is reason to believe the devices can be popular options in the high-end segment. Whether the Redmi K20 series is indeed a ‘flagship killer’ can only be determined after thorough testing. The regular Redmi K20 shares most of the features of the flagship, but with the Snapdragon 730 in charge of things instead of the Snapdragon 855.

When launched, Xiaomi will have the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, Oppo Reno and the Black Shark 2 in the high-end segment. However, this is not the first time Xiaomi will attempt to make its flagship device successful in India. Back when the brand entered the Indian market, it used launch the Mi flagships every year till the Mi5, but they weren’t as popular as the entry-level and mid-range devices from Xiaomi. Xiaomi also brought the Mi Mix 2 in India, but received lukewarm reception.

With OnePlus now leading the premium segment, OEMs now have hope that the Indian market has evolved enough for customers to consider paying more for a better experience. It’s recent success with the Poco should also fuel the hope that the Redmi K20 Pro will sell out in seconds, just like the Redmi Note phones.

Mi fans! Here's a KNOCKOUT announcement!

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OnePlus 7 goes on sale today at 12 PM: Price, specs, launch offers and all you need to know

OnePlus 7 series of handsets consist of the OnePlus 7 Pro and the OnePlus 7 smartphones. While the company is aiming to get into the flagship segment with the OnePlus 7 Pro, it is aiming at delivering flagship-level features at a comparatively lower price with the OnePlus 7. The OnePlus 7 (First Impressions) will be going up for sale today at 12 PM via Amazon.in, oneplus.in and OnePlus exclusive offline stores. The OnePlus 7 was launched along with the OnePlus 7 Pro on May 14, and it features a design similar to its predecessor, the OnePlus 6T.

OnePlus 7 Specifications:

While the OnePlus 7 Pro features a full-screen display design, the OnePlus 7 sports a waterdrop notch display similar to the OnePlus 6T. The handset is equipped with a 6.41-inch Full HD+ Optic AMOLED display with 60Hz refresh rate. The display has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and sports pixel density of 402 PPI. Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 runs on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The smartphone will today be available in 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X RAM variants that are coupled with 128GB/256GB UFS 3.0 storage respectively. Just like the Pro variant, the OnePlus 7 also gets dual stereo speakers.

Coming to optics, the OnePlus 7 Pro comes equipped with a dual-camera setup with a 48MP Sony IMX586 main sensor. This sensor is paired with a lens having an aperture of f/1.7. This main sensor supports Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Phase-detection autofocus (PDAF). There is also a 5MP secondary sensor, and the lens with this sensor has an aperture of f/2.4. The setup is assisted by a dual LED flash. On the front, it features a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor that is paired with an f/2.0 aperture lens. The handset is backed by a 3,700mAh battery that supports fast charging (5V/4A), and the phone features an in-display fingerprint sensor.

OnePlus 7 price and launch offers

The Mirror Grey colour variant of the OnePlus 7 will be available in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant for Rs 32,999. The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant of the handset is priced at Rs 37,999 and will be available in Red and Mirror Grey colours. 

As for sale offers, those using SBI debit or credit card to buy the handset will get to avail up to Rs 2,000 off. There’s also an option to buy the handset with no-cost EMI. Jio users can avail benefits of up to Rs 9,300 with the phone and there’s also up to 70 percent guaranteed exchange price from Servify. 

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Datsun Go, Go+ get Vehicle Dynamic Control, new infotainment system in India

The Datsun Go and Go+, two hatchbacks that haven’t seen an upgrade or facelift in quite a while, now ship with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), a new infotainment system, and a new “Vivid Blue” colour option in India. The Nissan-owned car maker announced these updates in a press release yesterday. The Datsun Go and Go+ currently start at Rs 3.32 lakh and Rs 3.87 lakh respectively. Sadly, Datsun has not updated the cheaper Redi-Go with these features.

Datsun’s Vehicle Dynamic Control is a safety technology that monitors wheel speed, steering wheel position, and lateral acceleration of the car using onboard sensors to provide better stability control electronically. According to the Japanese car maker, it responds to oversteers and understeers effectively to deliver a safer driving experience. As part of the safety upgrade, the Datsun Go and Go+ also come with anti-lock braking (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), brake assist (BA), and traction control system (TCS).

“Datsun is committed to transform customer experience with new and innovative products. Underscoring our focus on progressive mobility backed by safety, technology, style and convenience, the New Datsun GO and GO+ now comes with VDC so that the Datsun owner can drive with confidence,” commented Hardeep Singh Brar, Director Sales and Commercial at Nissan India. The Japanese car brand claims that the VDC is a segment-first safety feature for the two hatchbacks.

The two cars also come with an updated infotainment system. According to Datsun, the new music system features a seven-inch display and smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Apart from standard in-car music features, the music system also comes with voice recognition. The Datsun Go went on sale in India in 2013 and the longer Go+ followed soon after. Both models were upgraded late last year. The Datsun Go and Go+ come with a single powertrain option: a 3-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol motor that churns out 68 horsepower.

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iPadOS replaces iOS on iPads stepping into Mac territory: Heres whats new

At WWDC, Apple split its mobile operating system into two. iOS will no longer be the driver of iPads as Apple has introduced a new OS for its large screen device. Called iPadOS, the software is coming this fall to iPad Air 2 and later, all iPad Pro models, iPad 5th generation and later and iPad mini 4 and later. Currently in developer preview, iPadOS will become available as a free software upgrade to all users when it rolls out officially and a public beta of the same will also be rolled out later this month.

The new OS dedicated to iPads comes with features such as a new Home Screen with widgets, improved multitasking, more tools for Apple Pencil, improved text editing, Dark Mode, Sign-In with Apple, mouse support, support for external drives and more.

“iPad transforms how people work and express their creativity, and with iPadOS, we’re taking it even further by delivering exciting capabilities that take advantage of its large canvas and versatility,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering.

Here’s everything new coming to the iPad with Apple’s new iPad OS

Redesigned Home Screen

With iPad OS, the Home Screen gets a new layout and will now show more apps on each page. The day’s view, called Today View, can be added to the Home Screen to help users better manage their day’s activities. This will also allow users to access widgets, including headlines, weather, calendar, events and others quicker than before.

Support for External Drives and Mouse

With iPadOS, the tablet now gets support for external drives. So now, users can connect USB Drives, SD cards to the iPad. Users can also connect to an SMB Server. All of this happens through the Files app. Another big change Apple made is to add support for mouse, both USB and Bluetooth. The functionality was discovered by iOS developer Steve Troughton-Smith. For now, Apple has introduced mouse support as an accessibility feature in the AssistiveTouch options. The mouse pointer looks like a circular touch point.

Hello mouse support on iOS 13! It’s an AssistiveTouch feature, and works with USB mice. @viticci nailed this pic.twitter.com/nj6xGAKSg0

— Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith) June 3, 2019

These seem like a step in the right direction for creators who use iPads. It is also Apple’s way of merging functionality of Macs and iPads as part of Project Catalyst.  

Split View and Slide Over

With iPadOS, users can now work on multiple files and documents from the same app simultaneously. Apple has updated Split View and Slide Over so users can also quickly view and switch between multiple apps. For example, customers can compose an email while viewing another email side by side or access multiple apps like Messages or Calendar with just a swipe.

Apple Pencil

Apple has made additions to the way the Pencil can be used with iPads. Swiping with the Apple Pencil from the corner of the iPad’s screen will let users complete tasks like mark up and send entire webpages, documents or emails. There’s a re-designed tool palette which gives users quick access to tools, colour palettes, shapes, object eraser, a new pixel eraser for removing any part of a stroke and a ruler for drawing perfectly straight lines. Apple claims, “Pencil feels even more natural, using advanced prediction algorithms and optimisations to reduce its industry-leading latency to as low as 9 milliseconds.”

Files App

We already told you that the Files App on iPads will support external storage. In addition, it has been improved to add a Column View with previews and Quick Actions such as mark up, rotate and create PDF. iCloud Drive gets support for folder sharing. Anyone with access to a shared folder will see it in iCloud Drive and will always have the ability to access the latest version.

Safari

Safari is getting desktop-class browsing on iPad. iPadOS will now automatically present a the desktop version of the website, scaled for the iPad display and optimised for touch. There’s now a full-fledged download manager on Safari and it also gets 30 new keyboard shortcuts and enhancements to tab management.

Text Editing

Text editing has been updated making it easier and faster to point with more precision and speed, select text with a swipe and use new gestures to cut, copy, paste and undo. Users can now use three fingers to pinch and copy text, spread three fingers to paste.

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Just like iOS 13, iPadOS will also get a system-wide Dark Mode.

Apple has added fonts to App Store so users can install and use them across apps. Fonts from boutique and major vendors such as Adobe, DynaComware, Monotype, Morisawa and Founder will be available on the App Store.

There’s a new floating keyboard that makes one-handed typing easier.

Other features coming over to iPadOS from iOS 13 include - New Sign-in with Apple ID feature enabling users to securely sign into apps and websites using their Apple IDs, faster and more responsive FaceID, more optimised apps, and more.

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Redmi K20 Series Launch, Samsung M40 India Release Date, OnePlus 7, and More Tech News This Week

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro launch, Samsung M40 price in India details, Oppo Reno India release, and OnePlus 7 sale date were some of the biggest tech news stories this week.

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