Amazon announces wall-mountable Echo Flex smart speaker at Rs 2,999

It probably wouldn’t be inaccurate to say that Amazon has as many Echo device launches these days as Asus has with its laptops. The Jeff Bezos-led multinational has announced yet another Echo smart speaker in India but this one is admittedly a bit different to look at and operate. Unlike the rest of the Echo devices from the present and past, this one is wall-mountable. It’s called the Echo Flex, and it is up for pre-order on Amazon.in at Rs 2,999. Deliveries will begin after December 10.

Easily one of the tiniest Echo devices from Amazon at present, the new Echo Flex resembles a mosquito vaporiser in its single colour option of plain white. Like any other Echo device, it is powered by the Amazon Alexa virtual assistant. On its flat front face, there are a couple of microphones to pick up the user’s commands and a tiny blue LED light to show status. You also see of course the Action button (to bring up Alexa and setup mode) and Microphone Off button (to suspend Alexa voice commands).

While the larger third-generation Echo Dot features a 1.6-inch speaker, the Echo Flex comes with a much smaller 0.6-inch speaker, which, we assume is best reserved for Alexa’s responses. We’ll have to review the product to tell you how good it is for music playback. Fortunately, the device comes with a 3.5mm jack on the side for audio output, so you can always hook it up to a pair of more powerful speakers. What’s more, the Echo Flex sports a single USB-A port at the bottom. Amazon says that, with its 7.5W output, the port can be used for smartphone charging.

“Our customers are looking for more options on where they can place Echo devices across their homes. We heard them. With its compact form, Echo Flex can be plugged in directly into an electrical socket to provide all functionalities of an Echo device,” commented Parag Gupta, Head of Amazon Devices, in the press release we received. The Echo Flex can be used to control smart home appliances made by supported manufacturers such as Philips, SYSKA LED, Oakter, TP-Link, etc. You can pre-order your Echo Flex from here.

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Redmi Note 8 goes offline, but with 3GB RAM

Redmi Note 8 is now available to purchase through retail stores. Unlike online sellers, Xiaomi is offering a new 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant of the Redmi Note 8 through offline stores. The new variant retails at Rs 9,799. For reference, the 4GB + 64GB storage model costs Rs 9,999, but it is only available to purchase through e-sellers. Xiaomi hasn’t revealed yet if it is planning to launch the new model on online stores.

Redmi Note 8 features a 6.3-inch FHD+ screen with a dot drop notch. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset. The offline variant has 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It packs a 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie. However, it is now receiving the MIUI 11 update, which is still based on Android 9 Pie. It may be upgraded to Android 10 in the first quarter of 2020. 

On the optics front, the Redmi Note 8  sports a quad rear camera setup: a 48MP Samsung GM1 sensor with f/1.79 lens + an 8MP Ultra-Wide lens + a 2MP depth sensor + a 2MP Macro lens. The 13MP front shooter is housed in the notch. 

The Redmi Note 8 comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It also comes with USB Type-C and a headphone jack. It comes bundled with 18W fast charger inside the retail box. The Redmi Note 8 also has support for dual-band Wi-Fi networks.

For the unaware, Redmi Note 8 with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage costs Rs 9,999 whereas 6GB RAM +128GB storage model is priced at Rs 12,999. The Redmi Note 8 is available to purchase through flash sales online. Hence, Xiaomi could have brought the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model to the offline market.

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Samsung Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Special Edition embraces the dark side

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will hit theatres on December 20 and it looks like Samsung has chosen the dark side for its limited Star Wars special edition Note10+. Samsung’s press page reads, “The collaboration will unite two Galaxies – a galaxy far, far away, and the Samsung Galaxy – to generate excitement for the final instalment in the Skywalker saga.” The special edition Galaxy Note10+ will be bundled with a specially designed case, a metal badge, an S Pen, and Galaxy Buds. The bundle also comes with exclusive Star Wars-themed content including wallpapers, shutdown animations, icons and sound effects. The special edition will be available in the US starting December 13 at $1300 which is roughly Rs 93,000 directly converted. Apart from the US, the device will be available in Australia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, UAE, and the UK. In the US, the device will be available via Amazon, select Best Buy stores, select Microsoft stores, Samsung.com and the Samsung Experience Stores. There is no information on whether the special edition will make its way to India. 

Speaking of the Special Edition Galaxy Note10+, Samsung has decided to go with the Dark Side for this one. The smartphone is black in colour with a First Order logo at the back and a very Kylo Ren red S-Pen. The Galaxy Buds that come with the device are black and the inside of the case is red in colour. If you are considering picking up a Galaxy Note10+, you can check out our review of the smartphone here. 

This isn't the first time we have seen a Star Wars Special Edition Device. OnePlus launched a special edition OnePlus 5T along with the release of the Last Jedi. you can read more about the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Special Edition here. During the launch of the OnePlus 6, OnePlus launched an Avengers Special Edition as well. You can read more about the Avengers edition of the smartphone here.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro goes on sale at 12PM in India today: Price, offers and more

Redmi Note 8 Pro is all set to go on sale in India today at 12 noon. The latest 64MP camera smartphone from Redmi will go on sale via Amazon, Mi.com, and Mi Home Stores. Redmi Note 8 Pro costs Rs 14,999 for the base variant. It goes up against the likes of the Realme 5 Pro, Realme XT and other smartphones in the same price range. 

Redmi Note 8 Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 8 Pro comes equipped with a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD display. It has a waterdrop notch. The smartphone comes with a curved Gorilla Glass 5 panel on the back. The Note 8 Pro is powered by MediaTek Helio G90T chipset. The smartphone comes in three variants:  6GB RAM + 64GB, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and an 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version. It has liquid cooling that is said to enable a better gaming experience. 

In terms of optics, Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup: a 64MP sensor by Samsung +  an 8MP sensor with an ultra-wide lens + a 2MP depth sensor + a 2MP sensor with a macro lens. It also features a 20MP selfie shooter. 

Redmi Note 8 Pro packs a 4500mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The smartphone runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie. You can read our gaming performance review of the Redmi Note 8 Pro here.

Redmi Note 8 Pro price and offers

Redmi Note 8 Pro costs Rs 14,999 for the base, 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. It is priced at Rs 15,999 and Rs 17,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage models respectively. 

Redmi Note 8 Pro sale will commence at 12 noon. Sale offers include 10 percent instant discount for purchases made using Axis Bank debit and credit cards, double data benefits for Airtel customers who opt for the Rs. 249 and Rs. 349 prepaid plans, and no-cost EMI plans.

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Realme X2 Pro, Realme 5s to be launched in India today: Livestream, specs and more

Realme is all set to launch the Realme X2 Pro and Realme 5s in India today. While the Realme X2 Pro is the company’s flagship device, the Realme 5s is said to be yet another offering in the budget segment. The company has already launched the Realme X2 Pro in China. On the other hand, Flipkart teasers have revealed key specifications of the Realme 5s. The Realme X2 Pro will feature a 64MP primary sensor whereas the Realme 5s will sport a 48MP quad rear camera.

The Realme X2 Pro and Realme 5s launch event will begin at 12:30 PM in India. The event will be live-streamed on the company’s YouTube channel. You can watch the launch event in the below-embedded video as well. Those who bought tickets to attend the launch event will get assured goodies worth Rs 2,100, including a Realme Power Bank and an R-Pass with a Rs 855 discount on the Realme X2 Pro. Realme conducted the Blind Order sale for the Realme X2 Pro two days ago, where users were able to reserve the phone by paying a Rs 1,000 deposit.

 

Realme X2 Pro features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Super AMOLED Fluid display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate. It is said to sport a 91.7-percent screen-to-body ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset, paired with either 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB RAM. It comes with 64GB (dual-channel UFS 2.1), 128GB (UFS 3.0), and 256GB (UFS 3.0) storage options.

On the optics front, Realme X2 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup: 64MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 primary sensor with a six-piece, f/1.8 lens + 13MP sensor with an f/2.5 telephoto lens + 8MP sensor with a 115-degree ultra-wide-angle lens that has an f/2.2 aperture + 2MP depth sensor. It also has a 1MP selfie shooter.

Realme X2 Pro packs a 4000mAh battery with 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge support, which is said to fully charge the phone in just 33 minutes. The phone comes equipped with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio technology. Its price starts at CNY 2,699 (approx Rs 27,200) in China.

On the other hand, Realme 5s is teased to feature a 6.51-inch HD display with a waterdrop-style notch. It is revealed to be powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset and pack a 5000mAh battery. The smartphone will sport a 48MP quad rear camera setup. It is teased to come equipped with a rear fingerprint sensor and a diamond-cut back panel finish. It may come with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB of storage. The Realme 5s could start at around Rs 9,000.

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Google Stadia Game Streaming Service Sees a Muted Launch

Google Stadia will eventually cost $10 a month, but it’s currently available only to those who bought a $130 bundle that includes a three-month subscriptions.

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Realme X2 Pro, Realme 5s set launching in India today: Livestream, specs and more

Realme is all set to launch the Realme X2 Pro and Realme 5s in India today. While the Realme X2 Pro is the company’s flagship device, Realme 5s is said to be another offering in the budget segment. The company has already launched Realme X2 Pro in China. On the other hand, Flipkart teasers have revealed key specifications of the Realme 5s. Realme X2 Pro will feature a 64MP primary sensor whereas Realme 5s will sport a 48MP quad rear camera.

The Realme X2 Pro and Realme 5s launch event will begin at 12:30 PM in India. The event will be live-streamed on the company’s YouTube channel. You can watch the launch event in the below-embedded video as well. Those who bought tickets to attend the launch event will get assured goodies worth Rs 2,100 that include a Realme Power Bank and an R-Pass with Rs. 855 discount on Realme X2 Pro. Realme conducted the Blind Order sale for the Realme X2 Pro two days ago, where users were able to reserve the phone by paying a Rs 1,000 deposit.

 

Realme X2 Pro features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Super AMOLED Fluid display with 20:9 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate. It is said to sport a 91.7 percent screen-to-body ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset, paired with 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB RAM. It comes with 64GB (dual-channel UFS 2.1), 128GB (UFS 3.0), and 256GB (UFS 3.0) storage options.

On the optics front, Realme X2 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup: 64MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 primary sensor with a six-piece, f/1.8 lens + a 13MP sensor with an f/2.5 telephoto lens + an 8MP sensor with a 115-degree ultra-wide-angle lens that has an f/2.2 aperture + a 2MP depth sensor. It also has a 1^MP selfie shooter.

Realme X2 Pro packs a 4000mAh battery with 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge support, which is said to charge the phone fully in just 33 minutes. The phone comes equipped with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio technology. Its price starts at CNY 2,699 (approx Rs 27,200) in China.

On the other hand, Realme 5s is teased to feature a 6.51-inch HD display with a waterdrop-style notch. It is revealed to be powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset and pack a 5000mAh battery. The smartphone will sport a 48MP quad rear camera setup. It is teased to come equipped with a rear fingerprint sensor and a diamond-cut back panel finish. It may come with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage option. Realme 5s price in India could start at around Rs 9,000.

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