Vivo Z1Pro, Z1x receive Rs 1,000 price cut in India across all variants: Check new prices here

Vivo launched the Vivo Z1 Pro and Vivo Z1x smartphones back in July and September last year, in India. Both the mid-range handsets are powered by the Snapdragon 712 AIE 10nm chipset and are aimed at taking on competitors like Xiaomi, Realme and others. The Vivo Z1Pro and the Vivo Z1x have now received a price cut in India and they will be available with Rs 1,000 off on their previous price tags. This is the second price drop for the Vivo Z1Pro, which was previously discounted by Rs 2,000, back in November. 

Discount on Vivo Z1Pro and Vivo Z1x

The 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version of the Vivo Z1Pro is now priced at Rs 12,990, down from Rs 13,990. The 6GB RAM + 64GB storage version of the phone is also discounted by Rs 1,000 and will now be available for Rs 13,990. The Vivo Z1Pro comes in three colour options namely Mirror Black, Sonic Blue, and Sonic Black.

Vivo Z1x’s 4GB RAM + 128GB storage version was previously priced at Rs 15,990 and it is now available for Rs 14,990. The handset’s 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model is available for Rs 16,990, down from Rs 17,990. 

Vivo Z1Pro specifications and features

The Vivo Z1Pro sports a 6.53-inch 19.5:9 IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE 10nm chipset and is backed by a 5000mAh non-removable battery, that can also be used to charge other devices over the phone’s micro USB 2.0 port. In terms of optics, the phone features a triple camera setup on the rear. There’s a 16MP main wide-angle camera, along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is a 32MP camera. 

Vivo Z1x specs and features

The Vivo Z1x comes equipped with a 6.38-inch full-HD Super AMOLED Halo FullView display, which sports a waterdrop notch design. As mentioned above, the handset runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE chipset, which is paired with 6GB RAM and comes with 64GB and 128GB of storage. There’s an in-display fingerprint scanner as well. 

In terms of optics, the Vivo Z1X sports a triple rear camera setup. It sports a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front is a 32MP selfie camera, which is housed in the notch. The whole package is backed by a 4500mAh battery that supports 22.5W Vivo FlashCharge technology.

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Exclusive: Hisense to launch TVs with features like Quantum dot, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and more priced between the budget and premium space

Hisense has announced that they will enter the TV market in India in March 2020 and you can read more about the announcement here. In a conversation with Digit, Amit Dhaka, Marketing Head, Hisense India said that they plan to create a unique position for themselves in the Indian market. He says that the company will play in the growing TV space in India. The company will offer a wide range of products starting at 32-inches all the way up to 55-inches and larger. The TVs will run on Android TV OS with support for all popular streaming services. The brand will bring their Quantum Dot TVs as well as 8K TVs to give consumers more options to choose from. The company isn't looking at competing with budget brands in India nor will it price its products against the premium brands. It is looking at the space in between; bringing products with features like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision at prices where a consumer does not need to sell an arm to enjoy these features. It is looking to fill in the gap between the budget and premium segment. 

In the budget space we have brands like Xiaomi, Thomson, Kodak, and more dominating the space with the premium space ruled by Sony, LG and Samsung. Hisense is looking to offer its products with features like Quantum dot, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and more in between the budget and premium space. 

Internationally, the Hisense H8F TV is well-reviewed. The TV brings with it a full array backlit TV with a 4K resolution and support for Dolby Vision. A lot of international reviewers have praised the TV for the features and performance it brings at the affordable price point. Hisense has confirmed to Digit that the company will bring the H8F to India, but the model number will be different. 

At CES 2020, Hisense officially released three new Laser TV products - the 75-inch Trichrome Laser TV, the Sonic Screen Laser TV and the Self-Rising Screen Laser TV. Looking back at the history of the Hisense Laser TV since 2015, Dr Lin, Vice President of Hisense Group, emphasized on the importance of innovation and shared his firm belief that the Laser display will dominate in the future.

According to the press release, Hisense will launch “its range of Smart Televisions in India with features like Quantum Dot technology which creates huge amount of Color combinations for more detail, Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos for full immersive & engaging cinematic experience in your home, Hi-View Engine to present stunning picture quality, Full Array Local Dimming with more dimming zones for better contrast ratio and a bezel-less slim design identity across entire range”

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Vodafone quietly introduces Rs 99, Rs 555 prepaid recharge plans: Check data, voice and validity here

Vodafone-Idea have been competitive in its approach regarding recharge plans and offerings for its consumers. The company recently hiked tariffs of its prepaid plans, which were revamped. Now, the telco has quietly introduced two new recharge plans for its data-savvy consumers, priced at Rs 99 and Rs 555. The Rs 99 prepaid plan already existed and offered unlimited calling for 28 days but it has now been revamped to offer data too. The Rs 555 prepaid plan is a new offering that gives users daily data, unlimited calling and SMS. Here’s what you need to know about the two plans. 

Vodafone Rs 99 prepaid plan details

Vodafone’s new Rs 99 prepaid recharge comes with an 18 day validity and offers 1GB of data. Do note that the 1GB data is available for the entire validity period and since it is not an unlimited recharge plan, one won’t be able to access the internet after the set data is exhausted. Alongside 1GB data, the recharge option also offers unlimited local, STD and roaming calls, and 100 SMS. The recharge also comes with free access to ZEE5 and Vodafone Play. As per TelecomTalk, the plan by is available for Vodafone users residing in Kolkata, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, UP East, UP West and West Bengal circles.

Vodafone Rs 555 prepaid recharge details

Coming to the new Rs 555 prepaid plan by Vodafone, the recharge option is aimed at consumers who have heavy data requirements. Under the recharge, a user will get 1.5GB of data per day along with unlimited calling and free access to Zee5 and Vodafone Play. There are also 100 SMS per day and this plan has a validity of 84 days. This new prepaid recharge option is said to be available only in Vodafone’s Mumbai circle right now.

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Researchers have developed the worlds first living robots from the cells of a frog

We’ve all seen movies where fantastical nanomachines perform a number of tasks that are seemingly impossible. Well, hold on to your seats as scientists have created the world’s first self-healing robots that can be classified as 'living robots'. Created using the stem cells of the Africa clawed frog, these ‘living robots’ are incredibly tiny and are small enough to even travel in a human body. These robots can even ‘walk’, swim, and even function without any kind of food for weeks. 

In a somewhat terrifying revelation, the University of Vermont has claimed that these robots are ‘entirely new life-forms’. The implications of this statement means that we as humans, are playing god. Stem cells were scraped off a frog embryo and then reshaped and designed by a supercomputer to fit specific body forms. These cells then began to work on their own and can even self-heal. A researcher cut into one of these cells and to their surprise, it began to heal itself and just kept moving. Joshua Bongard, lead researcher at the University of Vermont said, “These are novel living machines. They're neither a traditional robot nor a known species of animal. It's a new class of artifact: a living, programmable organism."

Scientists working on the project have also said that these robots are much safer than traditional robots as they’re environmentally friendly and much safer for the human body. These robots, dubbed Xenobots can perform a variety of tasks such as cleaning up radioactive waste, plastics from the oceans, deliver medication into the human body and even travel through human arteries to flush out plaque and the like. 

Future applications of these robots could also include helping scientists learn more about the human body and help with human health and longevity. Could this be the beginning of a golden age of medicine for humanity? We don’t know for sure, but we will keep you posted. 

Stay tuned to Digit for more interesting stories like this one. 

 

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Mercedes-Benz EQC with 417km range to come to India in April 2020

With mainstream automakers like Tata Motors and MG Motor lining themselves up at the start line for the big EV race in India, Mercedes-Benz has also took its first step. The German auto giant officially announced its recently created electric vehicle sub-brand called EQ ("Electric Intelligence") in India yesterday. It also confirmed that the Mercedes-Benz EQC— the first electric car under the EQ portfolio—would be launched in April this year. The Mercedes-Benz EQC is an all-electric compact luxury SUV with an estimated driving range of 417 kilometres on a single charge.

According to the press release sent by the company, Mercedes-Benz is launching the EQ sub-brand (and eventually the EQC, of course) in India as part of its ‘Sustainable Luxury’ initiative. The company also plans to install over 4,000 solar panels at its Chakan plant in Maharashtra with the aim of bringing CO2 consumption down by 2,600 tonnes. By the end of the first quarter, 45 per cent of the plant’s energy requirement is expected to come from renewable resources. The company says its cars are already 85 per cent recyclable and 95 per cent recoverable.

At yesterday’s announcement, the company also unveiled the EQC Edition 1886, which is a special edition of the EQC created to commemorate the year in which Karl Benz received his patent for the first practical automobile. “We felt the time was right to introduce EQ brand in India and our first product for India will be the EQC EV. We are confident that EQ will lay a strong foundation for our electric ambition in India, which will see further expansion of our green cars portfolio and also for our future,” commented Martin Schwenk, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz India.

The Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC model comes with an asynchronous electric motor fitted on either axle. Drawing power from an 80kWh battery pack with 384 lithium-ion cells, the EQC delivers a WLTP-tested range of 417 kilometres on a single charge. Merc says the EQC can go from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 5.1 seconds and max out at 180 kilometres per hour. On the inside, the car sports  two 10.25-inch touchscreen panels that are placed side by side to act as the instrument cluster and central dashboard display. Like other modern Merc cars, the EQC is powered by the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX), which, in addition to touch inputs, recognises voice inputs made by the user. Learn more about the EQC here.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 series may not support 120Hz display refresh rate above FHD resolution

Samsung Galaxy S20 series is all set to launch on February 11 and the leaks keep piling on. Each day, new information regarding the Galaxy S20 devices is making the rounds in the rumour mill. Now, a new leak has revealed that Samsung won’t allow users to set the 120Hz refresh rate mode while the display resolution is set to QHD+. The only available options could be FHD at 60Hz, QHD+ at 60Hz and FHD at 120Hz.

The latest development comes from tipster Ice Universe, who took Twitter to reveal that Samsung will not let users set 120 Hz mode at WQHD, “ leaving only FHD 60Hz, FHD 120Hz, WQHD 60Hz.” Having 120 Hz at WQHD would certainly take a toll on the battery life of the handsets. Hence, Samsung may cap the high refresh rate to the lower resolution. However, take this news with a pinch of salt as it is all speculation, at this point. 

Further, a report from XDA-Developers claims that Samsung Galaxy S20 series may feature an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. While there were rumours of Samsung ditching the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner in favour of an optical fingerprint scanner. It may not be true. Moreover, it says Samsung Galaxy S20+ will be the first S-series flagship without a headphone jack. Galaxy S20+ is also rumoured to support 25W fast charging with the same system as the Note10.

Earlier reports have claimed that Samsung Galaxy S20+ could use 2.5D glass instead of Samsung’s usual curved glass. Samsung is rumoured to use a custom 108MP primary lens on the most premium Galaxy S20 device. The Galaxy S20 trio is expected to come in 6.2/6.4 inches, 6.7 inches, 6.9 inches display sizes. 

Samsung may also launch its next foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip alongside the Galaxy S20 series on February 11. 

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Realme 5i to go on sale in India today at 12 PM through Flipkart, Realme website: Price, offers and more

Realme 5i was launched in India last week. While the specifications of the handset were already known as it was launched in Vietnam earlier, Realme took the stage to announce its price and availability in India. Realme 5i sports a quad rear camera setup, packs a 5000mAh battery and more. Today, Realme 5i will be up for grabs at 12 PM through Flipkart.com and Realme India website. 

Realme 5i specifications

Realme 5i features a 6.52-inch HD+ (720x1600 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and a dewdrop-shaped display notch. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset. It comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB with the dedicated microSD card slot.

In the optics department, Realme 5i sports a quad rear camera setup:  a 12MP camera with f/1.8 aperture + an 8MP wide-angle camera with f/2.25 aperture and 119-degree field of view + a 2MP portrait camera for depth effects + a 2MP macro camera capable of shots as close as 4cm. On the front lies an 8MP selfie shooter.

Realme 5i packs a 5000mAh battery and comes bundled with a 10W charger. 

Realme 5i price in India and offers

The sole 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model costs Rs 8,999 in India. The smartphone will be made available in Aqua Blue and Forrest Green colour options. The smartphone will go on sale through Flipkart and the Realme online store starting 12 PM today. 

Coming to the sale offers, Realme 5i buyers via Flipkart will get benefits worth Rs. 7,550 for Jio users. Those who purchase the smartphone through Realme online store will get a 10 percent SuperCash up to Rs. 1,000 via MobiKwik. Purchasers can also avail an additional cashback worth Rs 500 when exchanging an old smartphone through the Realme online store.

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