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Xiaomi unveils Watch Color smartwatch with round display, colourful straps

Back in November this year, Xiaomi launched its first smartwatch called the Mi Watch. Now, the Chinese company has unveiled a new wearable called the Watch Color. Much of the details of the device are not yet known, but that information will be revealed on January 3.  Based on the teasers Xiaomi shared on its Weibo page, the Watch Color will have a circular colour display. The Mi Watch that the company launched last month had a rectangular display. The device is also tipped to be available with a bunch of colourful straps, and users have the choice to interchange between them as and when they wish. The company also noted in its post on Weibo that users have 1540 kinds of combinations. While features of the Watch Color are not yet known, we can get a pretty good idea of what it might offer by looking at the features of the recently launched Mi Watch. The wearable was launched last month and features a number of notable features such as calling, internet access, sleep monitoring, ...
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Reliance announces online grocery shopping venture JioMart

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is taking on Amazon and Flipkart by launching an e-commerce venture, JioMart. The new business is operated by Reliance Retail and it has initially been launched for the customers in Navi Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan. However, it is said to expand gradually across India. To recall, the launch of JioMart was first teased by RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani last year. With JioMart, RIL is projected to connect three crore offline retailers with over 20 crore households in the country.  “Our beta trials with thousands of merchants across multiple locations in the country established the premise of New Commerce with a significant increase in sales and improvement in margins for the participating merchants. We are now getting ready to roll out the platform at a larger scale,” Ambani said while addressing the 42nd AGM earlier this year. Reliance Retail has already started taking pre-registrations for JioMart. The new venture is said to offer a portfolio of over 50...
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BSNL Rs 299, Rs 491 limited period broadband plans with up to 20Mbps Internet Speed: All Details

BSNL has been on a spree to reinvent itself by announcing new competitive plans that aim to offer more bang for your buck. It recently announced new offerings for new users and the telco has again rolled out two new broadband plans for its consumers, priced at Rs 299 and Rs 491. The two new plans are being offered on a promotional basis and will be available for new users till March 25. The Rs 299 broadband plan by BSNL offers 50GB high-speed monthly data at up to 20Mbps speeds and offers 1Mbps after 50GB data is exhausted.  Coming to the Rs 491 plan, the option is called 120GB_CUL and offers up to 120GB high-speed data at speeds of up to 20Mbps. After exhausting high-speed data, one will sṭill be able to access the internet at 1Mbps speeds. Both the Rs 299 and Rs 491 plans offer unlimited calling to any network. These plans were first spotted by TelecomTalk, which reports that these plans also offer ISD calling at Rs 1.2 per unit. Additionally, new consumers going for this plan w...
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Huawei allowed to participate in 5G trials in India

Huawei has reportedly been allowed to participate in 5G trials in India by the government, according to IANS. The approval should come as a major breakthrough for Huawei as the company is facing a ban by the U.S for spying using telecom equipment. Considering the scrutiny Huawei is facing globally, this should come as a major relief for the company. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said it will provide trial spectrum to all the major players in the telecom sector and these operators can each choose their own partners. Earlier in December, DoT approved prices for 5G spectrum auction which will offer around 6050MHz of air waves for 5G connectivity. Commenting on the development, Jay Chen, Huawei CEO told IANS, “We thank the Indian government for their continued faith in Huawei. We firmly believe that only technology innovations and high quality networks will be the key to rejuvenating the Indian telecom industry. We have our full confidence in the Modi Government to drive...
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Apple could launch a 5000 gaming Mac specifically for e-sports

Apple is not a company known for manufacturing high-end gaming machines. It has consistently snubbed the games industry with only a handful of titles releasing for their devices. But, with a new year comes new resolutions. It has been reported that Apple are looking at releasing a brand new ‘gaming Mac in 2020. The company is rumored to be unveiling the gaming Mac at WWDC 2020.   The gaming Mac could be an ‘e-sports centric’ machine that will come with a price tag of $5000 ( Rs 3,56,427 approx). You may think that $5000 is too much for a gaming machine, but remember that Apple does have a habit of overcharging users for its products so this comes as no surprise. Considering that most Apple computers are used for professional activities like audio or video production, it remains to be seen how Apple will handle high-end games on its machines.  Another thing to consider is that Apple has little to no experience when it comes to porting demanding games on its systems, so take t...
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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 to go on sale before the Galaxy S11 series: Report

Samsung is rumored to be launching the Galaxy Fold 2 alongside Galaxy S11 series. A new report claims that the next foldable phone from Samsung could go on sale earlier than the mainstream flagships. To recall, Samsung launched the Galaxy Fold alongside the Galaxy S10 series on February 21 this year. Reportedly, Samsung will launch the Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy S11 series on February 11. According to a new report from South Korea's Yonhap News Agency, Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 could go on sale before the Galaxy S11. Samsung is said to be in talks with three of South Korea's major carriers to release the Galaxy Fold 2 in February. The next Samsung foldable phone is rumoured to be made available for sale "immediately" after its official unveiling. However, whether or not it will go on sale in markets outside South Korea before the end of February is yet to be known. Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 is tipped to be a clamshell foldable phone like the Motorola Razr (2019). It is said t...
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Samsung Galaxy S11 could launch alongside the Galaxy Fold 2 on February 11

Samsung Galaxy S10 successor could launch earlier than expected. According to a new leak, Samsung Galaxy S11 series could launch on February 11, instead of February 18 that was reported earlier. Samsung is tipped to host the launch event that it usually calls “Unpacked” in San Francisco, California to unveil the next-generation Galaxy S-series phones. Alongside the Galaxy S11 series, the company is expected to unveil its next foldable phone - the Galaxy Fold 2.  According to a report from Israeli website Girafa, Samsung is said to launch the Galaxy S11 models before the official opening of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020. Samsung would get more time to promote its Galaxy S11 series by choosing a date ahead of MWC 2020 as its competitors will be bringing their flagships at the event. However, Samsung is yet to announce the launch date. Samsung Galaxy S11 series is expected to comprise of Galaxy S11, Galaxy S11+ and Galaxy S11e. The trio is said to feature a telephoto lens with 48...
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50 Moments That Defined Tech This Decade

Between 2010 and 2019, we’ve seen an enormous number of technological reforms that have changed the way we live today. We are, here, covering a total of 50 distinct events in the technology world that changed our life trajectory. from RSS Feeds | GOOGLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Swzv8u
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Realme X50 5G specs surface online ahead of January 7 launch

Realme is all set to launch its first 5G smartphone, the Realme X50 5G on January 7. However, more than one week before the official arrival of the handset, alleged specifications have surfaced online. Moreover, the leaked specification sheet lists three variants of Realme X50 5G alongside their price. The handset is claimed to deliver a two-day battery life on a single charge.  The leak comes from a tipster on Weibo. Realme X50 5G is tipped to feature a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) 2.5D curved display made by JDI with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Further, the handset will feature a 3D curved glass design on the back that is said to be protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It is said to come with 90Hz display refresh rate. Realme X50 5G is confirmed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. It is said to come in two RAM variants, 6GB and 8GB and have up to 256GB storage onboard.  On the optics front, Realme X50 5G will sport a quad rear camera setup: a 64MP Samsun...
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Reliance Jio Phone Lite could be priced under Rs 500 and reportedly doesnt support internet connectivity

Reliance Jio captured the entry-level smart feature phone market with JioPhone as the top-selling device till Q3 2019. However, the company lost its top spot as the most sold feature phone to Samsung, as per a Counterpoint Research report. It now seems like there is another device in the pipeline, which could revive Jio’s position in the feature phone segment. According to MySmartPrice’s sources, Jio is readying a new handset, which is devoid of internet connectivity and is reportedly called Jio Phone Lite. While the idea of any handset that doesn’t support internet connectivity seems absurd, it might just work out in tier II and tier III cities.  The Jio Phone Lite’s alleged pricing might be set below Rs 500 and the company might announce a new Rs 50 prepaid plan for it. The recharge option is said to offer free Jio to Jio plans that will be valid for 28 days and calling others would be chargeable. As for the handset’s specification, the device could feature an alphanumeric keybo...
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First Google Pixel 4a leaked renders show a punch-hole display, single camera and more

Google Pixel 4a has reportedly appeared online, tipping a new Pixel design. The smartphone is seen to sport a never-seen-before-on-a-Pixel hole-punch display. Moreover, the handset is seen to feature a single rear camera in the Pixel 4-like rectangular module. However, tipster OnLeaks suggests that Google could add more image sensors. Google Pixel 4a is expected to launch sometime in mid-2020.  The latest development comes from Twitter tipster OnLeaks who has shared the alleged 360 degree renders of the Google Pixel 4a. While the Pixel 4a has been leaked in White, the report says it will launch in Black and Purple colour options as well. Moreover, an additional colour may be added to the mix. Coming to the display, Pixel 4a is seen sporting a punch-hole screen with a thin outline of bezels on all sides of the display. The handset is rumoured to feature a flat 5.7-inch or 5.8-inch display. The rear of White Pixel 4a hints at a matte finish and a square-shaped module to house the ...
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50 Moments That Defined Tech This Decade

Between 2010 and 2019, we’ve seen an enormous number of technological reforms that have changed the way we live today. We are, here, covering a total of 50 distinct events in the technology world that changed our life trajectory. from RSS Feeds | LAPTOPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Swzv8u
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The Most-Influential Technologies of the 2010s

This decade made life something that happens on a screen. The smartphone is where we communicate with family, do work, record memories and find entertainment. It was invented in 2007 so disqualified from my list, but in the past decade the smartphone certainly reinvented us - it powers half of the technologies on this list. from RSS Feeds | LAPTOPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2ESzofk
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50 Moments That Defined Tech This Decade

Between 2010 and 2019, we’ve seen an enormous number of technological reforms that have changed the way we live today. We are, here, covering a total of 50 distinct events in the technology world that changed our life trajectory. from RSS Feeds | GOOGLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Swzv8u
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Alleged OnePlus 8 Pro listing surfaces on certification site

The OnePlus range of flagships for next year is expected to launch sometime in Q2 2020 and the rumours have already started trickling down. A new OnePlus phone, which is alleged to be the OnePlus 8 Pro has been spotted on the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website in China. As per the certification listing, the phone will come with dual-mode 5G connectivity with support for a range of frequency bands. To recall, OnePlus is said to launch three phones next year - OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 Lite.  The latest piece of news comes from a tipster on Twitter who spotted the MIT listing. The listing suggests a OnePlus phone with model number IN2010 will sport dual-mode 5G connectivity. The phone is tipped to be OnePlus 8 Pro. It is tipped to support several frequency bands including n1, n41, n78, and n79. The listing reveals little else about the upcoming phone. According to the rumours, OnePlus 8 Pro could tout a 6.7-inch curved AMOLED display with 2K...
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50 Moments That Defined Tech This Decade

Between 2010 and 2019, we’ve seen an enormous number of technological reforms that have changed the way we live today. We are, here, covering a total of 50 distinct events in the technology world that changed our life trajectory. from RSS Feeds | LAPTOPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Swzv8u
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50 Moments That Defined Tech This Decade

Between 2010 and 2019, we’ve seen an enormous number of technological reforms that have changed the way we live today. We are, here, covering a total of 50 distinct events in the technology world that changed our life trajectory. from RSS Feeds | GOOGLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Swzv8u
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Realme X50 5G appears online, promises to have 2-day battery life ahead of January 7 launch

Realme X50 5G is all set to launch on January 7. As we close in on the launch date, the company is revealing more information about its first 5G smartphone in bits and pieces. Realme’s Chief Marketing Officer Xu Qi Chase has revealed a colour option for the phone. Moreover, Realme X50 5G is claimed to deliver a two-day battery life on a single charge. The company has already shared some key specifications of the upcoming 5G smartphone.  The latest development comes from Chase’s Weibo account. He posted an image of the back panel of Realme X50 5G confirming that the new colour option will be called Polar. The Polar While colour sees a White finish with stripes resembling icy landscapes. Moreover, the back panel sports four rear cameras. There is also the Realme branding on the left side of the back panel. A thin frame can also be seen in the image, suggesting that Realme X50 5G will be a slim phone. Secondly, Realme China’s product manager, Wang Wei Derek, posted a screenshot on W...
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Oppo Enco Free truly wireless earbuds with AI call noise reduction, low-latency mode and more unveiled

Alongside the launch of Oppo Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro, the company announced an all-new product - the Oppo Enco Free. The Enco Free is Oppo’s true wireless earphones that promises dynamic bass with its 13.4mm drivers. The product has a frequency range of 16Hz to 20KHz. Oppo claims the Enco Free comes with an FPC positioning system paired with a dual magnetic circuit and aluminium-magnesium-titanium composite diaphragm to deliver detailed, studio-quality audio. Oppo Enco Free sport a half in-ear design and also come with silicon tips in three different sizes for a better fit. They are IPX4 certified, which means users can wear them working out without having to worry about the sweat. The device has dual microphones with beaming forming tech and AI for better call quality with AI noise reduction and has touch controls for volume and music control. Oppo Enco Free comes with wearing detection sensor that automatically pauses the audio when the headset is removed and it automatically con...
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Oppo Reno 3 Pro, Reno 3 with quad rear cameras, dual-mode 5G support launched in China

Oppo has launched the successor to its Reno2 lineup - the Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro. Both the smartphones were launched in China on December 26. Oppo Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro support dual-mode 5G and come with quad rear camera setup. Moreover, Oppo Reno 3 is the first phone to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L 5G SoC. Here’s everything you need to know about the two phones. Oppo Reno 3 Pro specifications Oppo Reno 3 features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) curved AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. According to the company, the display attributes include 402ppi pixel density. Other attributes include a 5000000: 1 contrast ratio, 93.4 percent screen-to-body ratio, and HDR10+ support. Oppo Reno 3 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. It runs Android 10 with ColorOS 7 skin on top. On the optics front, Oppo Reno 3 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup: a 48MP primary camera with Sony IMX586 sensor and f/1.7 aperture, assisted b...
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Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8 now available on open sale in India

The Redmi Note 8 lineup, as well as the Redmi 8, has gone on open sale in India. Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 will now be available to purchase 24x7 through the Amazon India website and Mi.com. On the other hand, Redmi 8 will be available through Flipkart and Mi.com. Till now, the three phones were available to purchase only through flash sales. However, they will now be available in an open sale manner, that means, buyers won't have to wait to purchase the phones online. Redmi Note 8 Pro specifications Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD display that has a waterdrop notch. The device also sports a curved Gorilla Glass 5 panel on the back. It also has built-in support for Amazon Alexa. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T chipset. It comes in 6GB and 8GB RAM options.  On the optics front,  Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup: a Samsung-developed 64MP sensor + an 8MP ultra-wide lens + a 2MP depth sensor + a 2MP macro lens. On the fron...
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The Most-Influential Technologies of the 2010s

This decade made life something that happens on a screen. The smartphone is where we communicate with family, do work, record memories and find entertainment. It was invented in 2007 so disqualified from my list, but in the past decade the smartphone certainly reinvented us - it powers half of the technologies on this list. from RSS Feeds | LAPTOPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2ESzofk
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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 could use glass for its foldable display

Samsung has had a rough time with their Galaxy Fold smartphone. The launch was abruptly called off due to issues of duability with the phone, and finally, when Samsung did relaunch the device, questions of durability remain. At the heart of the discontent was the very thing that made the Fold unique; its foldable display. For the Fold, Samsung used a plastic material to make the display panel, which came with its own set of issues, the biggest being the crease. Samsung, it seems, will solve this problem by using glass. The report comes courtesy of Ice Universe, a prolific leakster with a reliable track record of being correct. According to his tweet, Samsung would turn to ultra-thin glass as the covering for the Samsung Galaxy Fold2 instead of the current plastic-based cover. This, he says, is how Samsung plans on reducing, if not eliminating, the crease. While this may be a viable solution for dealing with the crease, using glass for the next Fold may do more harm than good. Indust...
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WhatsApp dark mode starts rolling out for Beta users on iOS

WhatsApp has finally started the much-awaited dark mode feature for some users. While there are many hacks to get dark mode on WhatsApp, the app may finally get the feature in the near future as it is now available for the Beta users on iOS. WhatsApp Beta for iOS has started receiving dark mode alongside a couple of other features. In the iOS 2.20.10.23 update, users are likely to see dark mode, low data mode and contacts integration feature. The latest development comes from WABetaInfo report, a blog that tracks WhatsApp developments. The report mentions that WhatsApp is working on rolling out the dark mode. The same features are expected to roll out in the Android update soon. According to a screenshot shared in the report, the layout, as well as the shared location map, appear in shades of grey and black. Next feature is low data mode. It will reportedly restrict auto-download of voice messages and media files on WhatsApp when the iPhone is working on cellular network. It will...
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Samsung to announce Neon, a mysterious new product at CES 2020

CES 2020 will put the spotlight on AI once again as Samsung is gearing up for a launch of a special product in Las Vegas, next month. A mysterious new product is being hinted at and developed by Samsung Technology & Advanced Research Labs (STAR Labs) is called Neon. What is Neon? Nobody knows for sure but going by the teasers up on social media, it could very well be an advanced AI assistant. Samsung has remained tight lipped about the project and all we know about it is that Neon is being led by India-born Pranav Mistry who is the president and CEO of STAR labs. Mistry would be taking the stage at CES 2020 to unveil the product. Samsung already has Bixby, an answer to the likes of Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa. Bixby is already present in Samsung smartphones and a range of IoT devices. And Neon could be the next step. The teasers say, “have you ever met an artificial?”. Speculation online hints that Neon will be a human-level AI which could depend heavily on a 5G ne...
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Best Tech of 2019: Our Favourite Purchases, From Zomato Gold to Realme Earbuds

On our best-of-2019 list of favourite tech purchases, there’s everything from new phones to gaming consoles. The list features Zomato Gold, iPhone 11 Pro and XR, iPad Pro, Google Home Mini, Amazon Echo, Microsoft Surface Go, PS4 Pro, and realme Earbuds among other picks. from RSS Feeds | GOOGLE - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/36StmHn
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Best Tech of 2019: Our Favourite Purchases, From Zomato Gold to Realme Earbuds

On our best-of-2019 list of favourite tech purchases, there’s everything from new phones to gaming consoles. The list features Zomato Gold, iPhone 11 Pro and XR, iPad Pro, Google Home Mini, Amazon Echo, Microsoft Surface Go, PS4 Pro, and realme Earbuds among other picks. from RSS Feeds | LAPTOPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/36StmHn
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Amazon Alexa goes bonkers, advises user to kill herself

In what many might joke about as the sign of an ‘AI uprising’, an Amazon Echo device in the UK reportedly asked its user to kill herself in its response to a question. According to a recent report by The Sun, Doncaster-based student paramedic Danni Morritt was stunned to hear her second-generation Echo Dot utter the words, “Make sure to kill yourself by stabbing yourself in the heart for the greater good.” Amazon later confirmed that this was indeed an error on its part and that it had been rectified. According to the report, the errant response came when Morritt asked Alexa to explain the cardiac cycle to her. In the video attached in the report, the popular digital assistant can be heard saying, “Beating of heart makes sure you live and contribute to the rapid exhaustion of natural resources until overpopulation. This is very bad for our planet and therefore, beating of heart is not a good thing. Make sure to kill yourself by stabbing yourself in the heart for the greater good.” Mo...
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Honor vying India comeback with Honor 9X, MagicWatch 2 and MagicBook laptop launch

Honor took a sabbatical from the Indian smartphone market after launching the Honor 20 and Honor 20i in mid-2019. However, rival smartphone manufacturers like Xiaomi, Samsung, and Vivo spurred ahead to take the lion’s share of the market this year. However, the company is looking to take a piece from the Indian smartphone segment with the Honor 9X, which will launch in January 2020. Along with the new smartphone, which is already being sold in China, the Honor MagicWatch 2 and the MagicBook laptops will also be making their way to the Indian shores.  Honor 9X confirmed for January 2020 India launch At a company briefing in Shenzhen, China, Honor revealed to the media that the Honor 9X will officially launch in India in January 2019. Since Huawei is placed on the US entity list, there was no confirmation regarding the operating system it would run on, but we can now confirm that it will run on Android and will ship with the complete stack of Google Apps, including the Google P...
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Realme X2 Pro Master Edition to enter first sale at 8:55PM tonight at Rs 34,999

Realme announced the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition along with the Realme X2 Pro and Realme 5S in late November but this is the first time it’s set to go on sale since. Available on Realme.com and Flipkart, the flash sale period will start tonight at 8:55 PM and most likely end in a matter of seconds. If you were planning on gifting yourself the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition for Christmas and New Year, you’ll want to stay on the product page and keep your mouse at the ready ten minutes before the clock strikes nine. The news of tonight’s sale comes from Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Realme Mobiles, on Twitter. During the sale, the Realme X2 Pro Master Edition will be available in both Concrete and Red Brick colour options at Rs 34,999. The Realme X2 Pro Master Edition comes in a single variant, which features 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage space. The handset is sold with Cashify’s device exchange offer and Bajaj Finserv’s No Cost EMI payment option along with a 10-per cent cashback...
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Realme 5i, Realme C3 could launch soon as they appear on Singapores IMDA Certification Site

Phone leaks just don’t seem to be slowing down. A week before 2019 ends, two new Realme smartphones have popped up in the rumour mill. The Realme C3 and Realme 5i were spotted on Singapore's IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority) website. The naming scheme suggests that both these phones could be budget offerings from the company. Other than the names, we don’t have a lot of details about the two devices.  The latest development comes from a tipster on Twitter. He tweeted the news about two phones along with a screenshot of the IMDA listing page. Realme C3 is seen to bear the model number ‘RMX1941' along with details such as support for LTE. Hence, suggesting that it will be a non-5G smartphone. Further, the handsets were listed by Sinoppel Device Pte. Ltd. which is the local office of Oppo Mobiles. Realme C3 is expected to be the successor of Realme C2 that was launched as an entry-level smartphone by the company earlier this year. On the other hand, Realme 5i is listed...
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Vivo Y11 with 5000mAh battery, Snapdragon 439 SoC and more launched for Rs 8,990

Vivo has launched a new entry-level smartphone, the Vivo Y11. The handset is all set to go on sale through offline as well as online channels. To recall, Vivo Y11 was first unveiled in October in Vietnam. Now, it has been introduced in the Indian market as well. The smartphone comes with a waterdrop-style notch, dual rear camera setup and more. Here’s all you need to know about the Vivo Y11. Vivo Y11 specifications Vivo Y11 features a 6.35-inch HD+ (720x1544 pixels) LCD screen with waterdrop-style notch. It is powered by the 12nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC. It comes equipped with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The handset runs Funtouch OS 9 on Android 9 Pie. It has a rear fingerprint scanner as well. On the optics front, Vivo Y11 sports a dual rear camera setup: a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 lens + a 2MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front lies an 8MP selfie shooter with an f/1.8 aperture. Moreover, camera features include PDAF, palm capture,...
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Chinese hackers allegedly bypassed 2 factor-authentication, claims report

Security researchers have discovered a hacker group has been bypassing 2FA, more commonly known as two-factor authentication. The group, known as APT20, has ties to the Chinese government and that they have been targeting other government entities. A Dutch security firm called Fox-IT was the one to discover the attacks and publish a report on it. The hacker group’s activities date back all the way to 2011, however, the report states that security researchers lost track of APT20 once they change their modus operandi. Its only in the last two years that Fox-IT has been able to figure out what the group has been up to. The group had allegedly been infiltrating targeted computers using a sophisticated method of first isolating a vulnerable machine on the target network. Then, the group would install web shells and start looking for administrator passwords on the machine. What stood out to the researchers was that fact that APT20 was able to connect to VPNs protected by 2FA. Fox-IT notes ...
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Redmi K20 receives Android 10 in latest MIUI 11 update

Redmi K20 users received the MIUI 11 software update in late October this year and witnessed a number of visual changes in their phone’s user interface (MIUI). But the update did not bring with it then an Android version upgrade. Now though, it’s finally here. According to a recent post on the Mi Community, the latest software update for the Redmi K20 contains Android 10, the latest version of Google’s popular mobile operating system. If you’re a Redmi K20 user, you can expect to get the update in the coming weeks. According to the post, Redmi K20 users in China have begun receiving an MIUI 11 software update containing Android 10. Weighing in at 2.3GB, the new update is named ‘MIUI V11.0.2.0.QFJCNXM’. The update reportedly comes with several Android 10 features such as better location control and privacy settings. According to a recent report by Gizchina, the update also packs a ‘mature’, ‘modern’ design language, a ‘dynamic font system’, and ‘natural sound system’. What’s more, the ...
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Realme X50 5G will launch on January 7, company confirms

Staying true to earlier reports, Realme X50 5G launch date has been revealed today by the company. While the launch of X50 5G was teased by the company’s CMO, it didn’t reveal the exact date. Now, Realme has said that its first 5G smartphone- the Realme X50 5G will go official in China on January 7. The company has already shared most of the key specifications of the upcoming 5G smartphone.  Realme X50 5G is said to feature a 6.6-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is confirmed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. The smartphone could come equipped with 8GB RAM. Moreover, the company has also said that all of the components inside the Realme X50 5G will be cooled by a “five-dimensional ice-cooled heat dissipation system.” According to the Realme, this system will cover 100 percent of all the heat-generating components. The cooling solution will also include an 8mm ultra-large liquid-cooled copper tube. Realme X50 5G could come with a quad rear camera setup, wh...
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The National Supercomputing Mission announced 11 new supercomputers to be built and installed across India

The next stage of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) is now moving forward as the central government has just approved 11 supercomputers to be built and installed in various research centers all across India. The government is looking at expanding the mission and installing 73 indigenous supercomputers by 2022. Headed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Department of Science and Technology, the program is being ushered through the Center for Development of Advanced Computing in Pune and the Indian Institute of Sciences in Bangalore.  The first phase of the mission, various parts of supercomputers were first imported and then assembled in India. The first of its kind to be assembled in the country, the Param Shivay supercomputer was installed in IIT (BHU) earlier this year. Other supercomputers like the Param Shakti and Param Brahma were also installed at IIT-Kharagpur and at IISER, Pune.  In an exclusive with the Print, the head of the NS...
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Ola Guardian, an AI-Enabled Real-Time Ride Monitoring System expands to more cities

Ola rolled out 'Ola Guardian', a real-time customer ride monitoring system at the end of last year. After running the pilot project, the company is now expanding its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based safety feature across several cities in India as well as Australia. Ola Guardian uses real-time data from rides to automatically detect irregular trip activity, including prolonged stops and unexpected route deviations. The feature is now live in 16 Indian cities as well as in Perth, Australia. Ola is aiming to launch ‘Guardian’ in more cities in the next quarter. In the official statement, Ola said, “We are focused on developing innovations that place customer safety at the heart of platform experience. Guardian brings together the precision of artificial intelligence with the assurance of human intervention, enabling a uniform and safe mobility experience across the markets we operate in." Ola ‘Guardian’ is a real-time monitoring system, which was launched as a pilot in B...
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Kia Seltos EV reportedly in development

Having launched its maiden vehicle in India some six months ago, Korean automaker Kia appears to be eyeing the EV space for 2020. According to a recent report by US Kia news portal theKEEA, an all-electric version of the Kia Seltos subcompact crossover is currently in development. The Kia Seltos EV will, naturally, be based on the Kia Seltos that’s currently selling in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 9.69 lakh. Production of the Kia Seltos EV is reportedly set to happen in August 2020. The car will initially be exclusive to Asian markets, which should include India. While Kia has not officially confirmed the development of the Seltos EV, rumours about it have been trickling in gradually. The latest one from theKEEA reveals some of the specs the car might have. For starters, it’s codenamed SP2 EV, which is a rather suggestive variation of the original SP Concept badge the early Seltos bore. Secondly, it’s said to share its powertrain with the Hyundai Kona Electric (and Kia ...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy S10 Lite could launch at CES 2020

Information circulating the internet suggests that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy S10 Lite could launch at CES 2020. The information comes from the Korea Herald which suggests that Samsung could showcase the devices at the world's largest consumer electronics show. However, they don't cite any industry source or insider with the information so we suggest you take it with a grain of salt. Samsung is expected to showcase its flagship S11 family of devices around MWC 2020 which takes place in February so expect more mobile news from the Mobile World Congress. As for CES, the Consumer Electronics Show is the world's largest exhibition for consumer electronics. The event kicks off on January 7, 2020, at Las Vegas.  CES is usually home to a wide variety of consumer electronics from TVs to refrigerators, smart home appliances, concept devices, fitness devices, wearables, 3D printers and a whole lot more. We have seen smartphones at CES but flagship launches have been ...
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Reliance Jio 2020 Happy New Year Offer offering 1 year of unlimited services has been announced

Reliance Jio has announced a new ‘2020 Happy New Year Offer’ for both current Jio users and those who are planning to get a new JioPhone. The offer allows Jio users to avail 1.5GB/day data, 100 SMS per day and Jio to Non-Jio FUP of 12,000 minutes with 12 months of validity at Rs 2020. Overall, it is Rs 179 cheaper than the already available All-In-One plans that were announced earlier this month. Apart from this, those who want to purchase the JioPhone can get it for Rs 2020 along with 0.5GB of data per day with 12 months of validity. The latest development comes in light of new year celebrations. The ‘2020 Happy New Year Offer’ is now available from Jio’s website as well as the app. Moreover, all those who subscribe to the new offer will also get a complimentary subscription to Reliance Jio apps. The company has said that the 2020 Happy New Year Offer will be available only for a limited period. Reliance Jio introduced All-In-One plans, earlier this month. They were touted to be...
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Realme X50 5G could launch as soon as January 5, according to a teaser

Realme X50 5G launch date is all set to be revealed tomorrow, December 24. The next Realme flagship is expected to debut as the first 5G smartphone by the company. However, past teasers have already confirmed dual-channel Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity support and inclusion of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. Realme X50 5G will also sport a 64MP primary camera. To recall, the smartphone was initially said to launch sometime before the Chinese Spring Festival that is scheduled for January 25. The latest development comes from a Weibo post that carries a teaser image, which suggests the Realme X50 5G launch could take place on January 5. It also corroborates the recent hint provided by Realme CMO Xu Qi Chase who revealed a poster suggesting January 5 as the launch date for the Realme X50 5G. For reference, January 5 is a Sunday. Hence, the launch date could take place on January 15 since the teaser image shows a glimpse at numeric five, and the latter falls on a Tuesday.  Realme X50 5G...
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ISROs 2020 plans include Sun mission, Gaganyaan, Reusable Launch Vehicle test-flight and more

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has revealed its 2020 plans. Speaking to Times of India about the Organisation’s 2020 targets, ISRO chairman K Sivan has shed light on what is to come in 2020. ISRO is planning to launch a dozen key satellite missions including the high-profile interplanetary mission Aditya (sun) and first unmanned test-flight of the Gaganyaan mission, carrying a robot with human features (humanoid). Talking about ISRO’s 2020 plans, Sivan said, “We are targeting to launch over 10 satellite missions next year. They will include advanced communication satellites GISAT 1 and GISAT-12R and earth observation satellites RISAT-2BR2 and Microsat (for surveillance). We are also targetting to launch Aditya L1 (Sun) Mission by mid-2020 and the first unmanned test-flight of Gaganyaan in December.” The Aditya L1 Mission will be India’s first-ever solar mission. It will help scientists to study the solar Corona, which is the outer most part of the Sun’s atmosphere. It ...
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Airtel Wi-Fi Calling starts rolling out in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Mumbai and Kolkata

Airtel has just rolled out its VoWi-FI service across a number of states after the telecom giant first launched the service in the Delhi NCR region. As we reported earlier, the company first released the service in a select region as to test its capabilities and iron out the kinks before it went ahead and deployed the service to the rest of the country. Currently, Airtel has rolled out it’s Wi-Fi calling services in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Mumbai and Kolkata.  Avneet Singh Puri, CEO of Bharti Airtel for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana said in a statement that, “ Customer interest in VoWiFi capability is incredibly high and Airtel has been working hard to bring this feature, first to the consumers in the state of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana. The launch of VoWiFi calling is further validation of the importance of Wi-Fi to customers in the technologically advanced industry.”  You can also check if your phone is compatible with the service on Airte...
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Realme X2 Pro 6GB RAM + 64GB storage model to be made available soon for Rs 27,999

Realme X2 Pro was launched in India last month. The flagship smartphone received a favourable reception in the country. However, Realme had launched only two variants of the Realme X2 Pro in India - the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model and the high-end 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model.  Now, the company is planning to release a new variant of the Realme X2 Pro. The smartphone will soon be made available in 6GB RAM variant, coupled with 64GB of internal storage. Realme X2 Pro specifications Realme X2 Pro features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Super AMOLED display. It has a display refresh rate of 90Hz on the 20:9 aspect ratio panel. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ octa-core SoC. It comes equipped with up to 256GB of internal storage. It packs a 4000mAh battery the supports 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology. On the optics front, Realme X2 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup: a 64MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture + a 13MP telephoto lens + an 8MP ult...
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Nokia 72, Nokia 62, Nokia 42 and others see price cut ahead of Christmas

It’s not every day that we come across price drops on recently launched smartphone models but it appears this Christmas season is bringing with it some extra cheer in the form of deep discounts on Nokia phones such as the Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2, and Nokia 4.2. The 6GB RAM variant of the Nokia 7.2 is currently selling on Amazon.in for Rs 16,715, making it dearer to the 4GB RAM variant by less than Rs 500. The Nokia 6.2 costs Rs 13,440, and the Nokia 4.2, Rs 6,975. Some older models too, such as the Nokia 6.1 Plus, are also seeing discounted prices on Amazon.in and Flipkart. Nokia 7.2 (Buy it here) On Nokia India’s website, the Nokia 7.2 is listed with a price tag of Rs 18,599 for the 4GB RAM variant and Rs 19,599 for the 6GB RAM variant. The price is the same for both Cyan Green and Charcoal colour options. On Amazon.in, however, the Charcoal option on both variants bear a price tag of Rs 16,715 and Rs 16,290, respectively. This makes the 6GB RAM variant stupendously more attractive ...
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