Worldwide smartphone shipments rise by 08 in Q3 2019: IDC

It looks like global smartphone shipments have increased as compared to last year, but not by much. According to a report by IDC, worldwide smartphone shipments increased by 0.8% year over year in Q3 2019. However, the report also notes that this also reverses a seven quarter decline in shipments. 

The report states that in total, companies shipped 358.3 million smartphones during the quarter, which was an 8.1% from the previous quarter. It also notes that India led emerging markets. As far as China was concerned, there was a greater consolidation for the top 5 brands in Q3. IDC’s report also notes that the top Chinese brands all increased their local shipments in preparation for November 11, which is celebrated as Single’s Day and is the equivalent of Black Friday in the US.     

"The market returning to positive growth shows the resilience of this industry as well as the ongoing demand for mobile phones, all in the face of many global macroeconomic challenges," said Ryan Reith, program vice president with IDC's Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers. "The number of factors in play for competition are incredible. It is clear Huawei continues to make big gains in China, which remains the world's largest market. Apple beat many expectations and is driving strong volumes in mature markets that face equally challenging headwinds. And most importantly, the top 5 OEMs accounted for more than 70% of the world's smartphone shipments for the first time ever this quarter. The industry and vendor landscape is still changing but the trend of consolidation is ramping along with it."

IDC’s report notes that Samsung gained share in Q3 2019 with an annual growth rate of 8.3%. It claims that thus was on the back of the Galaxy Note 10 launch in August as well as increased sales in the A-series of phones. The company managed to ship a total of 78.2 million devices. Huawei managed to shipp higher than expected phones as it shifted focus to the domestic market. Meanwhile, Apple is said to have shipped 46.6 million iPhones in Q3 2019, which is a marginal decline year over year, but is said to be better than expectations.

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PUBG Mobile 0.15.5 Update to Introduce New Character, TDM Map, Vehicle, Companion System, and More

PUBG Mobile 0.15.5 update will begin rolling out tomorrow and it will introduce a tonne of new elements as well as Season 10 Royale Pass.

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Valve May Be Working on Steam Cloud Game Streaming Service to Rival Google Stadia, Microsoft Project xCloud

Steam Cloud Gaming mention was spotted in code of a Steam Games partner page suggests that Valve may be working on a cloud-based game streaming service.

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Pokemon Go Buddy Adventure to Bring Cross-Platform Multiplayer AR Feature in Coming Months

Niantic has announced a new cross-platform multiplayer AR feature for Pokemon Go called Buddy Adventure.

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Pokemon Go Maker Niantic Making a Game of the World

Pokemon Go maker Niantic on Wednesday moved closer to turning the world into a giant game board in a fun mix of fantasy and reality.

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The Ultimate weekend horrorsci-fi binge list is here

Another week, another weekend to put your feet up and enjoy the fact that you have two days where you don’t have to see anyone from work. So, sit back, kick off your shoes, snuggle up and prepare to be terrified as we’ve compiled a list of the creepiest and scariest sci-fi and horror films for you to check out, this weekend. 

Netflix: 

Castlevania:

For gamers out there, this is a godsend. Written and developed for Netflix by famed comic book scribe Warren Ellis, Castlevania is a dark and brutal ride through a time and age where vampires preyed on humans and only one among us could fight back. 

Haunted:

A tried and tested format of horror tales. Haunted is a show where regular people talk about their supernatural experiences and we get to watch it being reenacted in real time. What makes the show great are the regular stories of folks like you and me who’ve been touched by the darkness. 

12 Monkeys:

Starring Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis, this film is a masterpiece of time travel. Directed by the only American in the Monty Python comedy troupe, Terry Gilliam, the film tells the tale of a world devastated by a plague. In the future, scientists send back Bruce Willis to try and stop the plague from taking root. 

Hotstar: 

Alien Covenant:

Even though the film, story wise, doesn’t make too much sense. The fact that we get to see Xenomorphs again is quite the sight. The story takes place after the disaster that was Prometheus and follows a brand-new team of explorers who stumble on the charred world of the Engineers and face a mad android in David. 

Final Destination:

A classic in its own right, Final Destination is the perfect late-night horror film to sin your teeth into. The film features the coolest villain in film ever, Death. The film follows a bunch of teens who narrowly escape an exploding airplane only to be hunted by the physical embodiment of Death. 

Lovely Molly:

Directed by one of the two men who gave us the Blair Witch Project, Lovely Molly is a slow burn creepshow that follows the lives of two sisters who are being haunted by the spirit of their abusive father. It starts off a little slow but the film ramps up into a mind-bending finale. 

Prime Video:

Tumbbad:

One of the best Indian thrillers out there, Tumbbad is an exercise in slow burn tension. A mythological tale that spans a lifetime, the film found its audience on streaming services and is now touted to be one of the better independent films out there. 

Ghost Ship:

On come on, this is a great little horror film. If anything, you should definitely catch it for the impressive set piece in the beginning of the film. The film follows a crew of a small salvagers who end up victim to the haunted ship. 

At The Devil’s Door:

One of the creepiest films I’ve seen in a long time, At The Devil’s Door is a possession story with a twist. The film follows a pair of sisters who are inexplicably linked by a demonic possession. 

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Top air purifiers in every budget segment

With air quality degrading year after year, air purifiers are becoming more of a necessity rather than a novelty. Like clean water to stay healthy, we also need to breathe clean air to ensure healthy living but unfortunately, air quality outdoors keeps deteriorating. While many might think that buying an air purifier is not really necessary, we suggest getting one to breathe clean air for a good 10-12 hours we usually spend indoors. However, it can be confusing as to what air purifier should one buy and to make this easier, we have a comprehensive buying guide ready. This article will walk you through some of the best air purifiers you can get in a certain price range. 

Best air purifiers to consider under Rs 10,000

Spending a hefty amount of money on a world-class air purifier is not possible for everyone. However, this doesn’t mean that clean air can’t isn’t accessible under a budget. If you need an air purifier that is capable of removing harmful pollutants from the air and is priced under Rs 10,000, you can take a look at the SQair by Smart Air or the Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3. As the time of writing this article, we are currently testing the Smart Air SQair air purifier and from initial tests, it is performing quite well. The SQair is priced at Rs 7,799 and it also comes with an activated carbon filter, which is priced at Rs 8,799.

While we have not tested the Mi Air Purifier 3 yet, the company has finally switched to using an H-13 grade of filter on its device. The HEPA filter grade is certified to retain 99.97 percent of pollutants in the air and the filter is also slightly bigger this time and is said to be 22 percent more efficient as compared to the Mi Air Purifier 2S. 

Best air purifiers under Rs 25,000

In case you are looking for an air purifier under the Rs 30,000 mark, there are a slew of options to select from. The first recommendation on our list is the Sharp FP-J60M that is currently selling on Amazon for around Rs 26,500. We tested the device to find that it is highly efficient and is capable of cleaning impurities from the air relatively quickly. The device uses H-14 grade of filters that are highly efficient and paired with the company’s proprietary Plasmacluster technology, the device is capable of quickly cleaning particulates from the air. 

Other options in this price range include Blueair Classic 205 and Honeywell Air Touch i9. The Blueair Classic 205 is currently selling for around Rs 20,000 while he Honeywell Air Touch i9 is selling for Rs 17, 390. Blueair uses HEPASilent filtration that makes for a really silent air purifier that is quite efficient. We tested the Honeywell Air Touch i9 to find that it also works well in moderately to poor air quality. 

Air purifiers above Rs 25,000 

In case you require top of ṭhe line air filtration for your home, it makes sense to go for higher-priced air purifiers. The first one we recommend here is the Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier, which we tested to find that it works well in controlled conditions. The USP of the device is its design, which enables it to act as a fan, along with a comprehensive display of internal air quality metrics and full IoT compatibility. The device is priced at Rs 54,900. 

Our final recommendation is the IQAir HealthPro 250 air purifier that we tested last year. The device has exceptional air cleaning capabilities but it costs a hefty Rs 1,40,083. It comes equipped with an H-13 grade HyperHEPA filter, along with a big activated carbon filter and a pre-filter. 

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