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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, NFC,

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, NFC,

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 50,000

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 50,000

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 will

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 will

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 5G

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 5G

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 that for w

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 that for w

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

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

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 48MP.

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 48MP.

Oppo has sent out a press release stating that it will introduce a new F-series smartphone soon. The company says that the Oppo F15 is all set to make its way in India. As the name suggests, Oppo F15 will succeed the F11 and F11 Pro. The latter two were launched in March, this year.  According to Oppo, the F15 will be lightweight and fashionable. However, the company has not revealed any specifications of the phone. Although, there is a teaser image that gives us our first look at the upcoming device. Oppo says, “OPPO F15 will come equipped with a host of features making it a worthy contender in its price segment,” it adds, “OPPO has combined some of its latest breakthrough technologies in a sleek design for their upcoming OPPO F15.” Hence, one can expect the Oppo F15 to be a sleek smartphone that could be made official early net year. The company is likely to launch Oppo F15 in March 2020 as the Oppo F11 duo will complete one year in the Indian market. Generally, the Oppo F-series i

Oppo launched its mid-range Oppo A5 2020 smartphone back in September in India and now it has silently announced a new variant of the handset. A 6GB RAM variant of the phone is now available for purchase via the company’s offline retailers and it is priced at Rs 14,990. This new version comes equipped with 128GB of internal storage and except for the increased RAM and storage, there isn’t any change to other hardware specs of the phone. To recall, the handset was previously launched in 3GB RAM + 64GB storage version and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant.  Oppo A5 2020 specifications and features Coming to the specs of the Oppo A5 2020, the handset sports a 6.5-inch display with a 1600 x 720 pixel resolution. The display sports a waterdrop notch display design. It is powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC and comes in the above-mentioned RAM and storage options. Alongside face unlock, there is also a fingerprint sensor on the phone and the entire package is backed by a 5000mAh battery. In term

Building on the existing Collections feature, Google has added a new feature on Google Search called ‘Watchlist.’ It enables users to bookmark television shows and movies that they want to watch in the future. It can be found within a card on Google Search, joining a different tool that allows users to mark a show or movie as already watched. Users can find the Watchlist feature below the description card for a TV show or a movie searched by the user. The new feature enables users to generate a Watchlist, which in turn makes it easier to browse content they are looking to watch the next time they’re in need of something to stream for movie night.  There is a ‘Watched it?’ bubble next to the ‘Watchlist’ whose function is precisely what it sounds like - it lets users mark a movie or TV show they’ve already watched. Once bookmarked, the movies and TV shows are saved to the particular Google Account used to perform the action. When a user clicks on the Watchlist, it shows the content wit

Oppo has sent out a press release stating that it will introduce a new F-series smartphone soon. The company says that the Oppo F15 is all set to make its way in India. As the name suggests, Oppo F15 will succeed the F11 and F11 Pro. The latter two were launched in March, this year.  According to Oppo, the F15 will be lightweight and fashionable. However, the company has not revealed any specifications of the phone. Although, there is a teaser image that gives us our first look at the upcoming device. Oppo says, “OPPO F15 will come equipped with a host of features making it a worthy contender in its price segment,” it adds, “OPPO has combined some of its latest breakthrough technologies in a sleek design for their upcoming OPPO F15.” Hence, one can expect the Oppo F15 to be a sleek smartphone that could be made official early net year. The company is likely to launch Oppo F15 in March 2020 as the Oppo F11 duo will complete one year in the Indian market. Generally, the Oppo F-series i

Oppo launched its mid-range Oppo A5 2020 smartphone back in September in India and now it has silently announced a new variant of the handset. A 6GB RAM variant of the phone is now available for purchase via the company’s offline retailers and it is priced at Rs 14,990. This new version comes equipped with 128GB of internal storage and except for the increased RAM and storage, there isn’t any change to other hardware specs of the phone. To recall, the handset was previously launched in 3GB RAM + 64GB storage version and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant.  Oppo A5 2020 specifications and features Coming to the specs of the Oppo A5 2020, the handset sports a 6.5-inch display with a 1600 x 720 pixel resolution. The display sports a waterdrop notch display design. It is powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC and comes in the above-mentioned RAM and storage options. Alongside face unlock, there is also a fingerprint sensor on the phone and the entire package is backed by a 5000mAh battery. In term

Building on the existing Collections feature, Google has added a new feature on Google Search called ‘Watchlist.’ It enables users to bookmark television shows and movies that they want to watch in the future. It can be found within a card on Google Search, joining a different tool that allows users to mark a show or movie as already watched. Users can find the Watchlist feature below the description card for a TV show or a movie searched by the user. The new feature enables users to generate a Watchlist, which in turn makes it easier to browse content they are looking to watch the next time they’re in need of something to stream for movie night.  There is a ‘Watched it?’ bubble next to the ‘Watchlist’ whose function is precisely what it sounds like - it lets users mark a movie or TV show they’ve already watched. Once bookmarked, the movies and TV shows are saved to the particular Google Account used to perform the action. When a user clicks on the Watchlist, it shows the content wit

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 Samsung ISOCELL

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 Samsung ISOCELL

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 keyboard

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 keyboard

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 came

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 came

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 res

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 res

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 Weibo

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 connect

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 Weibo

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 connect

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

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

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 front lie

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 front lie

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

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

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 ena

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 network. An

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 ena

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 network. An

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

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

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