Microsoft announces Windows 10 19H2 Insider Preview Build

With the Windows 10 May 2019 Update still rolling out to eligible PCs, Microsoft begins discussing the beta build for the next feature update. In other words, Microsoft has just announced the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18362.10000. Windows 10’s next feature update is codenamed 19H2, and by the looks of things, it will be a relatively small update. It will be focussed on bringing improvements and mild enhancements to features brought in the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (19H1).

For those of you interested in testing the new beta build, you can sign up to become a Windows 10 Insider here, and then visit the Windows Update section in Settings to ensure you’re on the Slow ring. “19H2 will be delivered to Insiders in the Slow ring via servicing as a Cumulative Update and not full build updates,” writes Microsoft in its blog post on the matter, which clarifies that 19H2 will be less focussed on new features.

In another blog post, John Cable, Director of Program Management for Windows Servicing and Delivery talks a little more about what the next Windows 10 feature update will have. He calls 19H2 a “scoped set of features for select performance improvements, enterprise features and quality enhancements.” According to him, Microsoft will employ a new delivery fashion for this update. It will use one that is “less disruptive” and faster in terms of rollout speed.

Microsoft only recently began rolling the Windows 10 May 2019 Update out to eligible Windows 10 PCs. The much-awaited update brings with it numerous new features and improvements, including new emoji, Windows Sandbox, RAW image support, a new light theme, improved font management, refreshed Reset PC UI, and improvements to the Windows Subsystem for Linux Command Line Tool. You can read more about the update here.

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BSNL revises eight ADSL, two Bharat Fiber internet plans to offer better benefits

BSNL has been gearing up to take on the upcoming JioFiber service and has been making some new changes to its broadband and internet offerings. The state-run telecom operator recently announced some new plans that offer up to 8Mbps speeds, along with daily data. Now, it has revised a total of ten internet plans out of which, eight are ADSL broadband packs while the remaining two are Bharat Fiber broadband plans. All the new revised internet plans offer additional data per day, more free voice call benefits, faster speeds after FUP with a “minimum increase in the Fixed Monthly Charges.” 

The internet plans refreshed by BSNL under ADSL broadband plans include the BB BSNL CUL plan, which is now called the 2 GB BSNL CUL. Under this plan, users will get to now avail 2GB of daily data, along with Rs 600 worth off-net calls and the plan is now priced at Rs 349. Previously, one would get 1.5GB data per day and off-net calls worth Rs 300 for Rs 299. Similarly, the 3GB Plan is now renamed to 4GB CUL and it offers up to 10Mbps speeds till 4GB data per day and 2Mbps post exhaustion of daily data. This plan is now priced at Rs 599, up from Rs 549. 

The price of the 5GB plan is now increased to Rs 699 but there are no increased benefits like additional data or increased speeds. Coming to the 10GB Plan and the 20GB Plan, they are renamed to 12GB CUL and 22GB CUL respectively one will get to avail up to 10Mbps speeds till 12GB and 22GB per day with the packs. The 12GB CUL plan is priced at Rs 899 and the 22GB CUL Plan costs Rs 1,299. Coming to the 25GB Plan and 30GB and 35GB Plans, they are now renamed to 25GB CUL, 30GB CUL and 35GB CUL. The only change is that they are now priced at Rs 1,599, Rs 1,849 and Rs 2,349 respectively and offer speeds of up to 4Mbps once the allocated daily data is exhausted. 

As for the two revised Bharat Fiber broadband plans, the 500GB plan is now the 600GB CUL that is priced at Rs 849, up from Rs 777. It still offers 50Mbps speeds but the data cap is now increased from 500GB to 600GB, with 2Mbps speeds beyond the allotted data. As for the 50GB plan, it is now renamed to 55GB CUL and is priced at Rs 4,499 instead of Rs 3,999. The fiber plan offers 55GB data per day at up to 100mbps speeds and 4mbps beyond that. 

 

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Realme X to be launched in India soon, country CEO announces on Twitter

Relame India CEO has confirmed that the Realme X is coming to India ‘soon.’ Madhav Sheth has shared an image on Twitter, saying that the company would release the special Onion and Garlic editions of the phones in India as well. The phone has already been launched in China, and in a span of 10 days after its unveiling, Sheth confirmed that the handset would make its way to India in the second half of the year. Technically, July 1 marks the first day of the second half of 2019. Earlier it was thought that the phone would be unveiled sometime around Diwali, but it now seems that Indian users will be able to get their hands on the device in upcoming weeks.

Realme X Specifications

The Realme X sports a 6.53-inch AMOLED Samsung display, which is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. There is no notch on the display and Realme claims that the phone has a 91.2-percent screen-to-body ratio. The display features a sixth-generation optical in-display fingerprint sensor, which is claimed to be 65-percent faster than the previous generation. It was launched in China in two colours: white and blue, along with two special edition designs inspired by onion and garlic.

Get ready to experience the most practical premium smartphone. Say hi to #realmeX! Good news for the design lovers we will have the onion and garlic design master editions. RT to show your love. pic.twitter.com/EdGbLTxc6U

— Madhav X (@MadhavSheth1) 1 July 2019

Under the hood, the phone comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, along with a copper-pipe cooling that is claimed to reduce the temperature by 15.2 percent while gaming. In China, it was made available in three variants: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM and 64GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The special edition variants come with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone draws power from a 3765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 support.

In the camera department, the Realme X is equipped with a 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor supported by a 6P lens with an aperture of f/1.7. There is a 5MP secondary sensor accompanied by an LED flash. Realme says that the phone can shoot 960fps slo-mo videos. On the front is a pop-up 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor with the corresponding lens having an aperture of f/2.0.

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Lenovo Z6 with 120Hz HDR10 display to be launched on July 4 in China

Lenovo Vice President Chang Cheng, who has been intermittently releasing details about the upcoming Lenovo Z6 smartphones, has now confirmed that the handset would be launched at 11:30 am local time (9:00 am India time) on July 4 in China. Along with the announcement, the executive also outed the rest of the specs that weren’t known till now. The phone will sport a 6.39-inch OLED display with HDR10 support and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Lenovo Z6 will add to the list of Z-Series phones - the Z6 Pro and Z6 Youth Edition - which have already been launched in the country.  

Lenovo Z6 Specifications:

As mentioned, the Lenovo Z6 will feature a 6.39-inch OLED display. It will have a waterdrop notch that will house the front camera, and deliver a claimed screen-to-body ratio of 93.1 percent. The display will come with HDR10 support and a 120Hz refresh rate. Till now, only Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2 have displays with 120Hz sampling rate, and Asus will be bringing the same in the ROG Phone 2.

Under the hood, the phone will come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset. The CPU will be clocked at 2.2GHz and is touted to deliver 35 percent improved performance over its predecessor. However, the executive did not give any details about the RAM and storage variants. The phone is confirmed to come equipped with Game Turbo tech, which is a tool claimed to deliver an ‘enhanced’ gaming performance by clearing background processes.

When it comes to optics, the phone will sport a triple camera setup on the back. The primary camera will have a 24MP Sony IMX576 sensor with f/1.8 aperture lens. It is combined with an 8MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and 8x hybrid zoom support. The third is a 5MP depth sensor. The phone will pack a 4000 mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. Lenovo has claimed that the Z6 will be the lightest phone to feature a 4000mAh battery.

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Top smartphone deals on Paytm Mall: Offers on Samsung Galaxy S10, Apple iPhone XR, Google Pixel 3A and more

If you are in the market looking to buy a new smartphone, there’s a good chance that you are flooded with options. While many deals could be attractive, it’s not necessary that all of them are worth considering. If you are someone who is considering buying mobile phone from Paytm Mall and are overwhelmed by the choices, fret not, we are here to help you. We bring you the best deals on smartphones that are currently available on Paytm Mall.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Buy it here)

The Galaxy Note 9, even after 2 quarters of availability, is one of the best Samsung smartphones out there. The smartphone’s 6GB/128GB variant is available with an 8 percent  discount, for Rs 67,900. On top of that, Paytm is also offering a cashback of Rs 6,000. The handset sports a 6.4 inch super AMOLED display along with 4000 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (Buy it here)

This year’s Samsung flagship is now available for a 6 percent discount at Rs 61,900. There’s also an additional Rs 6000 cashback, which makes it a tempting deal. You’ll get a premium flagship phone with a 6.4 inch display, 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, and a triple camera setup for Rs 55,900. Mention the variant as well.

iPhone XR (Buy it here)

The only iPhone on this list, the iPhone XR is selling for Rs 59,900. You can also avail an additional cashback of Rs 3,594 with the cheapest 2018 iPhone. The iPhone XR runs on the A12 bionic chip and 64GB of internal memory.

Google Pixel 3A (Buy it here)

The Pixel 3A is selling for a price of Rs 39,998. One can buy this cheaper variant of the Pixel 3 with an additional cashback of Rs 2,000. The Yes Back credit card users can avail an extra 10 percent discount as well. It sports a 5.6 inch Full HD+ display and is powered by the Snapdragon 670 chipset.

Vivo V15 (Buy it here)

In the likes of the Poco F1 at Rs 19,990, the Vivo V15 doesn’t differentiate itself from the competition. But when you add the available 10 percent extra cashback (using Yes Bank credit card) and Rs 1,000 Paytm Cash, it might look more appealing. The V15 comes with a Helio P70 chipset and is one of those rare mid-range phones that offers a popup camera.

Motorola Moto One (Buy it here)

This Android One smartphone by Motorola, Moto One, will cost you Rs 13,190 on Paytm Mall. You can also avail an additional  Rs 600 Paytm Cash cashback. Moreover, if you have a Yes Bank credit card, you can get an additional 10 percent cashback. The Motorola Moto One comes with a Snapdragon 625 processor and a 3000 mAh battery.

Oppo F11 Pro (Buy it here)

Another one of those rare pop up-camera design, mid-range smartphones is the Oppo F11 Pro. It is powered by a Helio P70 processor and is backed by a 4000 mAh battery. The handset is selling for 20,990 and one can also avail Rs 1,050 Paytm Cash and 10 percent extra cashback on purchasing it  via Yes Bank credit card.

Realme U1 (Buy it here)

The 3GB/32GB variant of Realme U1 is available at a 23 percent discount, for Rs 9,996 today. You can also get Paytm Cash worth Rs 500. It comes with a 6.3 inch FHD+ display and is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset.

Vivo Y15 (Buy it here)

The Vivo Y15 is selling at a 13 percent discount and is priced at Rs 13,990. The attractive part of the deal is Paytm Cash worth Rs 700 and additional 10 percent cashback on purchase using a Yes Bank credit card. The Y15 is powered by a Helio P22 chipset and sports a triple camera setup.

Vivo Y17 (Buy it here)

At Rs 15,990, the Vivo Y17 is another attractive deal of the day. One can also get Paytm Cash worth Rs 800 and an additional 10 percent cashback on purchase using a Yes Bank credit card. It is the elder sibling of the Vivo Y15 and is powered by a Helio P35 chipset.

 

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Sony HT-Z9F Dolby Atmos Soundbar With Built-in Chromecast Launched in India, Priced at Rs 59,990

Sony has launched a new soundbar in India. The device bears the model number HT-Z9F and is priced at Rs 59,990. For the price, you get the soundbar along with a subwoofer and remote control. The soundbar also supports rear surround speakers (sold separately) bearing the model number SA-Z9R priced at Rs 9,990. Those who pre-order the soundbar between July 1 and 8 will get the surround speakers at no extra cost. The soundbar supports audio formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X along with Sony’s own audio technologies including Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround Technology. Without the surround speakers, the soundbar has an output of 400W and with the surround speakers, it has an output of 500W. 

Speaking of connectivity options, the soundbar supports USB, Bluetooth 4.2, HDMI (eARC), 2 HDMI in (pass through), along with optical-in. The soundbar also supports WiFi and works with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers. The speaker itself weighs 3.1kg whereas the subwoofer weighs 8.1kg. The surround speakers weigh 1kg each. The HT-Z9F can also connect online and stream music using built-in Chromecast. 

Unlike the HT-ST5000 soundbar from Sony, which has upward firing speakers, the HT-Z9F uses Sony’s vertical surround engine to simulate a Dolby Atmos experience. How well this works is something we will comment on when we review the speaker. The remote control of the speaker has a 'Vertica S' button to simulate the Dolby Atmos experience from the speaker.

A good thing to note is that the speaker supports eARC, a new standard in audio technology. Do note that to make the most of eARC, your TV needs to support the same. 

The Sony HT-Z9F and SA-Z9R will be available across all Sony Centers, major electronic stores, and e-commerce portals in India. If you are looking to pick up the speaker then know that by pre-booking HT-Z9F from July 1 until 8, 2019, the rear surround speaker SA-Z9R will be available at no additional cost. The soundbar can be booked through any of the sales channels - Sony brand shops, major electronic stores, and e-commerce websites.

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Google is testing Instagram, Snapchat-like AR effects in Messages app: Report

Google has been working to improve the overall Messages experience, and as a part of this drive, it is testing AR stickers in the app. Folks at XDADevelopers were able to use these effects, which look a lot like the ones that we have already seen on social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. It should be noted that these effects are only available in the Messages app. Users won’t be able to use them in the Camera app.

According to the publication, there are a total of five effects: plane, balloons, fireworks, confetti, and an angel. These AR effects are present in the camera viewfinder, so when a users taps to send an image, he/she can select the desired effect from the ‘Effect’ tab. Reportedly, these will be through MMS, SMS, or RCS. The publication also claims that the feature is able to recognise a user’s face and put stickers are in the frame with “great accuracy.” You can watch all the five effects in the video below.

The news comes after Google announced that it would replace the ageing SMS app with Rich Communication Services, popularly known as RCS. This wasn’t possible till now because Google had left it up to the telecom carriers to bring support for the service globally. But that didn't really work out, and the company has apparently decided to take over the RCS rollout instead of depending on carriers. RCS offers a multitude of features like high-quality attachments, read receipts, typing indicators and more.

At MWC 2019, Google announced that it would integrate its smart assistant into Messages. Once rolled out, users will be able to see the Assistant button when using the Messages app. If you tap on the button, you can ask it a question, and the answer will be populated in the text field. Initially, the feature will be limited to the English language. Google also clarified that the company would not read its users’ texts and the only information that’s sent to the company’s servers is the question you ask Google Assistant within the app.

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