We told you so: Apple iPhone 11 Pro indeed sports a triple camera setup

It’s not every day that we at Digit get to have a told-you-so moment about tech predictions but when we do, we feel proud of ourselves. And today, we’re undoubtedly proud of ourselves. Nearly eight months after we published exclusive renders of the 2019 ‘triple-camera’ iPhone, Apple has launched the iPhone 11 Pro, which indeed features a much-anticipated trio of camera sensors on its back panel. You can check out our iPhone 11 Pro launch story here, and our original prediction story here.

What we predicted back in January...

We’re pleased to inform you that even the physical appearance and layout of the triple camera setup on the recently launched iPhone 11 Pro match those of the unit depicted in our renders from early January. The slightly protruding camera square on the back panel of the iPhone 11 Pro consists of three camera sensors, two of which are stacked vertically. The third sensor is placed between the two in a new column on the right. Just above the third sensor is a single LED ‘True Tone’ flash.

“Not knowing the scale at which the image was rendered, it is difficult to say which variant will sport the three cameras. However, given the drastic change in the camera setup, this, most probably, is our closest look at the top of the line 2019 iPhone,” we had averred in our prediction story early this year. Though we weren’t certain exactly which iPhone 11 models would get the triple camera setup, we were sure there would be three new models in this year’s line-up.

...what Apple has revealed on the new iPhone 11 Pro.

As it turns out, the Apple iPhone 11—which succeeds the iPhone XR as the most affordable model in the current range—is the only one not to come with a triple camera setup. Instead it sports a dual camera setup (wide + extra-wide). The iPhone 11 Pro and the larger iPhone 11 Pro Max are the only ones in the range to get the third, telephoto sensor. Now that we’ve nailed our big prediction of the year, it’s time to set our sights on a detailed, exhaustive review of the new iPhone 11 series.

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LG 2019 OLED TVs to get Nvidia G-Sync support via an update

LG has announced that its 2019 lineup of OLED TVs will be receiving Nvidia G-Sync support. This includes the E9 and C9 series of OLED televisions by the company, which includes the 55 and 65-inch model in the E9 lineup and 55, 65 and 77-inch models in the C9 series. These TVs will now work with Nvidia’s proprietary G-Sync technology, which means that one can hook them up to a system that features an Nvidia GPU to get the same refresh rate as the game they are playing. The new feature will be made available for compatible TVs via a firmware update, in a few weeks.

With Nvidia G-Sync, there will be no screen tearing when one is playing games but the feature will only work with Nvidia’s RTX or GTX 16 series of GPUs. The aforementioned LG TVs already come with support for variable refresh rates and so does the company’s 2019 lineup, which also supports up to 120Hz at 1440p and up to 60Hz refresh rate for 4K content. Since GPUs on PCs don’t yet support HDMI 2.1 interface, the new update is a notable addition. HDMI 2.1 brings auto low latency mode (ALLM), variable refresh rate, EARC and many more features. 

Speaking of upcoming TVs, OnePlus will soon enter the same segment with the OnePlus TV, which is shaping up to be a rather interesting device. The company’s CEO Pete Lau has been revealing information about the upcoming device in bits and pieces. Lau previously revealed that the TV will be powered by Android and sports a 55-inch panel with Dolby Vision support. After revealing the device’s remote, Lau recently outed an image teasing the TV’s design. The image shows off the kevlar finish on the OnePlus TV’s rear and there seems to be a stand that holds the panel upright. You can read more about this here. 

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Huami Amazfit GTR with 139-inch AMOLED display launched in India for Rs 10,999

Huami has launched the Amazfit GTR smartwatch in India. It will go on sale starting September 12. The smartwatch will be made available through Flipkart and Myntra for Rs 10,000. Huami has partnered with PR Innovations to market and distribute the Amazfit GTR in India. 

The Amazfit GTR features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 326PPI pixel density. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. The smartwatch comes with 5 ATM water resistance. It has 12 distinct modes, including walking, running, swimming, climbing, skiing, and more. The smartwatch comes with GPS+GLONASS, BioTracker PPG for 24-hour uninterrupted accurate heart rate monitoring, sedentary reminder, all-day health monitoring, sleep analysis and more.

The Amazfit GTR 47.2mm comes in Stainless Steel and Aluminium casing with a brown leather strap. It features unique characteristics like BioTracker PPG optical heart rate sensor, 6-axis acceleration sensor, 3-axis Geomagnetic sensor, Pressure sensor, Ambient Light sensor, 50 meters water-resistant, and more.

The Amazfit GTR weighs 36g (aluminium alloy), 48g (stainless steel), and 40g (titanium metal). It has a 410mAh LiPo battery, which the company claims can last up to 24 days with normal use, and up to 74 days in basic watch mode.

Commenting on the launch Mark Mao, Vice President of Overseas Business, Huami said, “We have recently received an overwhelming response around the launch of Amazfit Bip Lite and Verge Lite from the Indian market. To continue the momentum among the Indian customers, we are elated to announce the launch of the most awaited product line - Amazfit GTR. It is one of our latest innovations in the smartwatch wearable categories with a distinctive and stylish look and display. The Amazfit GTR is equipped with some exciting advanced functionalities for fitness as well as fashion-conscious millennials. The Indian market has always accepted us with great trust, and we are looking forward to receiving the same healthy response from the market again.”

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iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 price cut in India after iPhone 11 launch

Apple introduced three new iPhones, namely, the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, last night. Now, the tech giant has reduced the price of iPhones currently available in the Indian market. iPhones have received a price cut of up to Rs 20,000. The new maximum retail prices are now reflecting on the Apple India website. 

Starting with the iPhone XS 64GB, it is now available for Rs 89,990 instead of Rs 99,990. The 256GB variant of the same is now selling for Rs 1,03,900. The iPhone XR has also received a price cut of Rs 10,000. The 64GB iPhone XR is now available for Rs 49,990, which makes it more competitive. The 128GB model now costs Rs 54,990.

Coming to the iPhone 8 series, the iPhone 8 Plus 64 GB comes down from Rs 69,990 to Rs 49,990. Its younger sibling, the iPhone 8 64GB model has received a massive Rs 20,000 price cut. It now comes with a price tag of Rs 39,990. 

The iPhone 7 Plus 32GB, which was previously sold for Rs 49,990 is now available for Rs 37,990. The 128GB variant now costs Rs 42,900 instead of Rs 59,900. On the other hand, the iPhone 7 32GB has received a price cut of Rs 10,000, and it is now selling for Rs 29,990. The other, 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 34,900.

All the current models, except for the iPhone X and iPhone XS Max have received price cuts. However, not every storage variant has a new price listed on the website, but Apple is expected to update the information soon. 

The new pricing can be seen on Apple India website, and it is not reflecting on e-commerce sites as of now.  

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Chrome 77 update with new performance metrics, native lazy loading and more now rolling out

Google Chrome Version 77 is now available for download on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. The latest version of Google’s browser comes with several new features like new performance metrics, form capabilities, and Origin Trials. As one would expect, there are a slew of bug fixes, 52 security fixes to be exact and some fixes that were contributed by external researchers are listed on Google’s blog post. Most new features ṭhat are available with the update are aimed at web developers but a UI related change to the browser includes the removal of the UI indicator for Extended Validation (EV) certificates. 

Google is also aiming to improve the performance of its internet browser with the new Chrome 77 update. In Chrome's Developer Tools section, there’s a new option called "Largest Contentful Paint" that can be used to measure the time taken by Chrome to display a readable version of a website in the user-visible section of the browser, while the rest of the site is still loading in the background. As one would assume, this option will enable and optimise the elements that should ideally load first rather than the content that isn’t visible immediately on the screen. 

A new IO element as part of Google’s Origin Trials is a new Contact Picker API that can be used by websites to access and select contacts from a user's phone. For those unaware, Origin Trials is a new approach by Google to enable experimentation with web platform features in a safer manner. It features a dashboard that enables users to sign up for experimental features. In addition, system admins can now implement and force configuration on Chrome browser across an enterprise. This new feature is called "BrowserGuestModeEnforced."

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Samsung Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A30s launched in India: Specs, price and more

Samsung announced the Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s on August 22. Now, the tech giant has launched the two phones in India. The Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s are basically refreshed models of the Galaxy A50 and the Galaxy A30 respectively. The two phones bring incremental updates to the camera and redesigned back panels. 

Samsung Galaxy A50s specifications and price

The Samsung Galaxy A50s is similar to the Galaxy A50 in terms of the hardware under the hood, battery and display. The Galaxy A50s features a 6.4-inch Infinity-U Super AMOLED display that offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It is powered by 10nm Octa-core Exynos 9610 processor (Quad 2.3GHz + Quad 1.7GHz), coupled with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage options. Also, it has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

On the optics front, the Galaxy A50s sports a triple rear camera setup: a 48MP coupled with an f/2.0 lens +  an 8MP ultrawide lens that offers 123-degree field of view +  a 5MP depth sensor. Moreover, the front camera has been upgraded to 32MP with f/2.0 lens. The Samsung Galaxy A50s packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging.

The Samsung Galaxy A50s is priced at INR 22,999 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and INR 24,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage model. 

Samsung Galaxy A30s specifications and price

The Samsung Galaxy A30s features a 6.4-inch Infinity-V Super AMOLED HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, which is a downgrade from the Galaxy A30’s Full HD+ (1080p) panel. It comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner as well. The smartphone is powered by 14nm Exynos 7904 octa-core chipset. It has up to 4GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. 

In the camera department, the Galaxy A30s sports a triple rear camera setup: a  25MP primary sensor coupled with f/1.7 lens +  a 5MP depth sensor + an 8MP ultrawide module. The front camera remains the same as Galaxy A30, which has a 16MP selfie shooter. 

The Samsung Galaxy A30s will be made available for INR 16,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. 

Both the phones will be made available starting September 11, 2019, across the offline channel, Samsung Opera House, Samsung e-shop & leading online portals.

Launch offers for both the phones include double data on the INR 198 and INR 299 plans for Jio users. Moreover, Airtel users can enjoy double data on the INR 249, INR 299 and INR 349. Vodafone and Idea users can get a Cashback of INR 75 on recharge of INR 255 through MyVoda App MyIdea App, Additionally, customers will get an extra 0.5 GB Data per Day for 18 Months.

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Oppo A9 2020, Oppo A5 2020 launched in India: Specs, price and more

Oppo has launched the Oppo A9 2020 and A5 2020 without much fanfare in India. The two smartphones will go on sale in the country through Amazon and retailers later this month. Both Oppo A9 2020 and Oppo A5 2020 share a number of key specifications including the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, quad read camera and more. 

Oppo A9 2020 and Oppo A5 2020 specifications 

Both the smartphones feature a 6.50-inch display with a waterdrop notch and Gorilla Glass 3+ protection. They come with dual-SIM connectivity with Nano-SIM card slots and run on Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.0.1 on top. They are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset. The two smartphones pack a 5000mAh battery.

On the optics front, both the Oppo A9 2020 and Oppo A5 2020 sport a quad rear camera setup. However, the Oppo A9 2020 features a 48MP primary camera while the Oppo A5 2020 features a 12MP primary shooter. The primary camera is paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera + a 2MP monochrome sensor + a 2MP depth sensor on both the phones. On the front lies a 16MP and an 8MP selfie shooter on the A9 2020 and A5 2020 respectively.

The Oppo A9 2020 comes with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It has a microSD card slot as well. In contrast, the Oppo A5 2020 has up to 4GB of RAM, 64GB of onboard storage, and a microSD card slot for expansion of storage up to 256GB. Both smartphones have a rear fingerprint sensor.

Oppo A9 2020 and Oppo A5 2020 price

Oppo A9 2020 is priced at Rs 16,990 for the base 4GB RAM variant. It goes up to Rs 19,990 for the 8GB RAM version. It will be made available in two colours: Marine Green and Space Purple. 

The Oppo A5 2020 costs Rs 13,990 for the 4GB RAM variant. It will be made available in Dazzling White and Mirror Black. 

The two smartphones will be available to buy from Amazon.in and offline retailers. The Oppo A9 2020 will go on sale on September 16 on Amazon India website, and on September 19 through offline retailers. On the other hand, Oppo A5 2020 will go on sale on September 21.

Oppo A9 2020 and Oppo A5 2020 launch offers

Oppo has announced multiple launch offers. Online purchasers will be able to avail five percent instant discount on paying with HDFC Bank credit or debit cards. Exchange offers and no-cost EMI options will also be available. On the other hand, offline purchasers will get zero down payment EMI options on Bajaj Finserv or 5 percent cashback on HDFC Bank credit or debit cards. 

Moreover, Reliance Jio subscribers will also get benefits worth Rs. 7,050 and up to 3.1TB 4G Data on Rs. 299 Plan. Airtel subscribers will get double data and unlimited calling with a recharge of Rs. 249. Vodafone Idea customers will get Rs. 3,750 cashback and 250GB additional data with a recharge of Rs. 255. These offers are limited to offline buyers.

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