PS4 Price in India Drops to Rs. 29,990, New 1TB Bundle Available Next Week: Report

The 1TB PlayStation 4 reportedly has a new MRP in India: Rs. 29,990. That’s an effective price drop of nearly 11 percent, considering the PS4 was previously priced at Rs. 33,650 at the start of 2019. New bundle available next week on Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, more.

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Acer announce their new Acer Nitro XV3 gaming monitor series with refresh rates up to 240Hz

Acer's new gaming monitor series, the Acer Nitro XV3 series, was announced today at the next@acer event at IFA Berlin 2019.

The new series consists of four monitors, with 27-inch and 24.5-inch variants of two monitor models: The Acer Nitro XV273U S WQHD 165 Hz, and the Acer Nitro XV273 X Full HD 240 Hz.

All four variants are Nvidia G-Sync compatible and also enable Variable Refresh Rates (VRR) by default when connected to Nvidia GeForce GTX 10-Series or GeForce RTX 20-Series cards. Enabled VRR supports dynamic refresh rates and reduces screen tearing.

The monitors use IPS displays and feature Adaptive-Sync technology, which boasts a response time of up to 1ms at high resolutions, and also feature Visual Response Boost (VRB) to further reduce screen tearing.

All four variants come with Acer Game Mode – eight preset display modes which are meant to optimise visuals for different types of content, from different genres of games, to watching movies, and even an ECO mode. The monitors also feature black-boost, with 11 different black levels available to choose from.

The monitors come with Acer VisionCare, with technologies such as Flickerless, BlueLightShield, ComfyView and dimming technologies which supposedly make long gaming sessions more comfortable on the eyes.

All four monitors will be available in India starting February 2020, prices are yet to be updated.

 

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Acer launches the new Chromebook lineup, with the Chromebook 314 starting at Rs 42,000

Acer has launched the all-new Chromebook lineup consisting of four new Chromebooks in three different sizes which, according to company claims, provides a package of performance, portability and battery life. The devices are powered by dual-core Intel Celeron N4100 processors and Chrome OS. The Chromebook 315 also has a variant powered by the more powerful Intel Pentium Silver N5000 processor. 

According to Acer, the devices can last all day and go well into the evening without having to be topped up. The Acer Chromebook 315 offers a battery life of 12.5 hours.

All four models also include two USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 ports, which are placed on either side of the laptop, so that users can charge the devices conveniently. These ports can also be utilised to charge other products, transfer data and connect to a display. Additionally, they also feature two USB 3.1 ports and a MicroSD card reader.

The Chromebooks are also adorned with a front-facing HD webcam, and one of the models - the convertible Acer Chromebook Spin 311 also has a “world-facing cam” which allows users to capture 1080p video. They all feature fanless designs and moisture-resistant touchpads as well.

Additionally, the Chromebooks come equipped with Intel Gigabit WiFi and an 802.11ac wireless antenna along with a 2x2 MU-MIMO which provides fast wireless connection. Bluetooth 5.0 has also found its way onto this lineup to allow users to connect to their peripherals easily and reliably.

The Acer Chromebook 314 will cost Rs 42,000 and will be available in December. This model houses a 14-inch Full HD (1920x1080) anti-glare display with thin bezels equipped with IPS1 technology as well as wide viewing angles. Users also get to choose between touch and non-touch models. 

The Acer Chromebook 315 is configurable with up to 128GB eMMC storage and up to 8GB of dual-channel RAM. 

All the models can also connect to Google Assistant which allows for tasks to be completely completely hands-free. The Assistant can be activated by saying “Hey Google”. 

Additionally, the Chromebooks allow for multiple user sign-ins, making them good options for families to use conjointly. Chrome OS offers speedy boot times of approximately 8 seconds and automatically updates to the latest version as well. The Chromebooks will also have Google Play integration at launch.

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Asus launches VivoBook X403, X409, X509 laptops starting at Rs 30,990

Just a couple of months after launching the VivoBook 14 X412FJ, Asus has launched three new laptop models under the VivoBook umbrella name. They are the X403, X409, and X509. The new VivoBook range, which is currently available on Amazon.in and other offline channels, starts at Rs 30,990. All three laptops offer 8th Gen Core CPU options from Intel and features such as fingerprint scanner and USB Type-C port. Some variants get Nvidia discrete graphics. All three models get solid-state storage as standard.

Asus VivoBook 14 X403

The X403 is the most premium of the three models. Resembling the recently launched X412FJ, the X403 is powered by an Intel 8th Gen Core i5 CPU with 8GB RAM. There's only one CPU option on this model and the RAM cannot be upgraded. Storage is taken care of by a 512GB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive with no option to upgrade or add a hard drive. Weighing in at 1.3 kilogrammes, the X403 sports a 72Wh Quad-cell lithium-ion polymer battery, which, Asus claims, can deliver up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge. The display is a 14-inch Full HD IPS LCD panel with a matte finish. The Asus VivoBook 14 X403 is priced at Rs 54,990 and is available in Silver Blue.

Asus VivoBook 14 X409

The X409 is an entry-level laptop with a 14-inch Full HD display. It is powered by either an Intel 8th Gen Core i5 CPU or an Intel 7th Gen Core i3 CPU. RAM goes all the way to a maximum of 12GB. Storage is a combination of a PCIe NVMe solid-state drive (of 512GB max capacity) and a 2.5-inch hard drive (of 1TB max capacity). Graphics processing is taken care of by an Nvidia GeForce MX230 graphics card on some variants. Weighing in at 1.6 kilogrammes, the X409 features a 32Wh Dual-cell lithium-ion battery. The Asus VivoBook 14 X409 starts at Rs 32,990 and is available in Transparent Silver and Slate Grey.

Asus VivoBook 15 X509

The X509 is essentially a 15-inch version of the X409. The display on it is a 15.6-inch Full HD unit. It is similar in appearance to the X409 but includes a number pad in its keyboard. The specifications of the X509 are similar to those of the smaller X409 with the only difference being an extra CPU option: an Intel 8th Gen Core i7. Weighing in at 1.9 kilogrammes, the X509 sports a similar 32Wh Dual-cell lithium-ion battery. The Asus VivoBook 15 X509 starts at Rs 30,990 and is available in Transparent Silver and Slate Grey.

According to Asus India, only the VivoBook 14 X403 is certified to MIL-STD 810G standards for durability and toughness. The X409 and X509 will ship with a hard drive caddy, which is supposed to make adding a 2.5-inch hard drive easier on variants with only a solid-state drive option. Windows 10 Home comes pre-installed on all three models.

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Samsung Exynos 980 with integrated 5G modem, 108MP camera support and more announced

Samsung has announced its latest mobile processor, the Exynos 980. It is the company’s first processor with built-in 5G modem. The mobile processor is based on 8nm FinFET process technology. Previously, Samsung was using 7nm EUV lithography processing technology in the Exynos 9825 chipset, which powers the Galaxy Note10 series. Samsung Exynos 980 increases space efficiency and reduces power consumption on the device. 

The Exynos 980 is packed with two Cortex-A77 CPU cores and six Cortex-A55 cores, paired with Mali-G76 GPU. It has a neural processing unit (NPU) that features elevated performances of up to 2.7 times compared to its predecessor. The built-in NPU helps AI takes to be processed right from the device rather than off-loaded to a server, thereby providing better data privacy and security. The NPU also enhances applications that have secure user authentication, content filtering, mixed reality, intelligent camera, and more.

Samsung claims that the Exynos 980 provides a fast gigabit downlink speed in 4G LTE and up to 2.55-gigabits per second (Gbps) in sub-6-gigahertz (GHz) 5G. The modem also supports E-UTRA-NR Dual Connectivity (EN-DC), which combines 2CC LTE and 5G connectivity to maximize mobile downlink speed of up to 3.55Gbps. 

Moreover, the Samsung Exynos 980 supports a new Wi-Fi 6 standard, IEEE 802.11ax, that provides faster speed and greater stability for seamless online gaming and smooth high-resolution video streaming over Wi-Fi networks. The company says it can run multiple apps, intricate UX designs and high-resolution graphic games effortlessly. 

Coming to the camera performance, the Samsung Exynos 980 supports up to 108-megapixels. The image signal processor supports up to five individual sensors. The presence of NPU enables the AI-powered camera to detect and understand scenes or objects, according to which the camera will then make optimal adjustments to its settings.

As for the multimedia experience, the Exynos 980 supports encoding and decoding of 4K UHD video at 120 frames per second (fps). Samsung is expected to begin mass production of the new processor by the end of this year.

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Android 10 update for Pixel 3a phones adds Dual-SIM Dual Standby support: Heres how to activate

Google announced eSIM support for its phones starting with the Pixel 3 series and the Pixel 3a series of handsets. Having an eSIM can be convenient for users since one doesn’t need to worry about getting a physical SIM card. However, there wasn’t the Dual Sim Dual Standby option for the eSIM supporting Pixel handsets but this is changing for the Pixel 3a series of handsets with the latest Android 10 update. Google is now rolling out the update for its Pixel smartphones and with the update, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL gain support for the Dual Sim Dual Standby option. 

We updated the Pixel 3a XL in our office and found that the option is now available for use. One can set it up on their device by navigating to the handset’s settings and tapping on Network & internet option. Tap on the + icon to add another network operator and select the ‘Don't have a SIM card?’ option to add an eSIM. A new message now shows up at this step that reads, “This device can have 2 SIMs active at once…” tap yes to activate the Dual SIM Dual Standby feature and you will be asked to restart your device to go ahead with the setup with the option turned on. 

The new feature now being available on the Pixel 3a series of handsets was first spotted by 9to5Google. Google mentions in a support page that the eSIM and dual-SIM support is available only for select mobile carriers. Currently, only Reliance Jio and Airtel offer eSIM services in India and we advise you to check with your telecom operator before setting up an eSIM. As for the Android 10 update, all Pixel smartphones are now receiving the latest software by Google that brings a slew of new features. Read more about some of the best Android 10 features that you might have missed here. 

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Nokia 72, Nokia 62, Nokia 52 may launch in India on September 11

Nokia is gearing up for the launch of its new smartphones at IFA 2019 in Berlin on September 5. The company has started sending out media invites in India for an event on September 11, where it is expected to launch the new devices, Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 5.2. The devices are expected to launch with Android 9 Pie out of the box. However, they might be updated to Android 10 before the end of this year.

According to previous rumours, the Nokia 6.2 is said to feature a 6.18-inch 18.7:9 IPS LCD display with a 2340×1080 pixel resolution. It could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. The smartphone is touted to come in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants along with 64GB and 128GB of internal storage. The rear camera is speculated to have a 48MP sensor. It could pack a 3500mAh battery with support for Qualcomm quick charge.

Coming to the Nokia 7.2, the smartphone is rumoured to feature a 710 chipset, paired with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. It could sport a 48MP dual rear camera setup, and have a rear mounted fingerprint sensor. The phone is said to come with a dedicated Google Assistant button as well. It might pack a 3500mAh battery. It is also expected to have a hybrid SIM card slot for either a second SIM or expandable storage.

On the other hand, the Nokia 5.2 could be powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset.

There is no information on the pricing of the three devices, but they are expected to be priced along the lines of the Nokia 5.1, Nokia 6.1, and Nokia 7.1. 

All three smartphones are rumoured to come with a waterdrop notch. However, these specifications are not yet confirmed.

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