Oppo A7 with water drop style notch: Price, Specifications and Features

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November 19, 2018

Oppo has launched yet another mid-range smartphone in its home country, the Oppo A7. At a starting price of CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,500), it brings in a water drop style notch. The company has launched the smartphone in China and Nepal, with no word on if and when the device will make its way to India.

Specifications

Oppo A7 features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1520x720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. The dual-SIM handset packs in 3GB or 4GB of RAM paired with 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. Backed by a 4,230mAh battery, it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo based ColorOS 5.2 out of the box.

As for the optics, the Oppo A7 features a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 13-megapixel primary and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

Also Read: Here are the top 5 alternatives to Oppo A7

Price and Availability

Oppo has launched the Oppo A7 in China and Nepal for now. Both the countries have got two different variants of the device. China has got the 4GB RAM+64GB storage variant which will cost CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,500). Nepal, on the other hand, gets the 3GB RAM variant which comes with 32GB of internal storage. Consumers in Nepal can grab the A7 for NPR 35,790 (roughly Rs. 22,400).

While Nepal gets the Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue colour variants, China gets the Fresh Powder, Lake Light Green and Amber Gold colour options. The smartphone will be available in China starting November 22.

Xiaomi starts rolling out Android 9 Pie based MIUI 10 beta update to Poco F1

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November 19, 2018

xiaomi, poco f1 — Xiaomi has promised that the Poco F1 will soon be receiving Google's Android 9.0 Pie update and that it will also have a guaranteed update to Android 10 Q operating system.

Xiaomi recently launched a new flagship smartphone under a new sub-brand named Poco F1. The device comes with flagship grade specifications and a starting price of Rs 20,999, which is surprising to say at most. The device is also the cheapest smartphone any consumer can get with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.

The company promised that the Poco F1 will soon be receiving Google's Android 9.0 Pie update and that it will also have a guaranteed update to Android 10 Q operating system. The company did start rolling out Android 9 Pie closed beta update in October, which means it was only offered to a few selected users to test out.

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Review: A notch above other budget phones

A new report has surfaced from XDA Developers stating that Xiaomi has started rolling out Android Pie open beta update for the Poco F1. The update features the build number MIUI 10 Global Beta 8.11.15 and comes with the latest Android security patch, performance improvements and bug fixes.

Also Read: MIUI 10 Global Stable version confirmed for these 21 Xiaomi devices: Xiaomi Mi Max 2, Redmi Note 5 and more

Poco F1 owners can test out the new beta ROM by downloading it and installing it on their devices by using the company's own recovery update tool or by using the Mi Flash Tool. Before you go ahead and start installing the beta ROM on your device just know that it might contain many bugs and issues that are yet to be resolved by the company. It is not recommended that you go ahead and install the ROM onto your main smartphone and wait a bit for the stable version to come out.

Top 5 alternatives to Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: From RealMe 2 Pro to Mi A2

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Devesh Arora

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November 18, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro features a dual-camera setup at the front as well as the back

Xiaomi is finally launching a successor to their popular mid-range smartphone Redmi Note 5 Pro. The Redmi Note 6 Pro features a similar spec sheet but comes with a new design. The most noticeable change here is the presence of a notch. If you are not impressed, here are some alternatives to check out.

RealMe 2 Pro

If you are hunting for a smartphone under Rs. 15,000, the RealMe 2 Pro can offer you the most value for your money. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

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In case you are looking for something cheaper that offers similar performance, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is a good option. It features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display and it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.

Also Read: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: Dethroning the king?

Xiaomi Mi A2

If you prefer stock Android over Redmi Note 6 Pro's MIUI, the Mi A2 by Xiaomi should serve the purpose. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and runs on a stock version of Android Pie. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is available with a price tag of Rs. 16,999.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

If you want a more durable smartphone that comes from a trustworthy brand, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is worth a look. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Nokia 6.1 Plus is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.

Honor Play

In case you are willing to spend some more cash in exchange of improvement in performance by a high margin, Honor Play is your best bet. The phone offers flagship grade hardware which means it can run any game out there. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and it is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.

Here are the top 5 alternatives to Oppo A7

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Brahmjot Singh

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November 17, 2018

Oppo has just announced a new budget-oriented smartphone, the Oppo A7 in China. Priced at CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs. 16,500), the Oppo A7 offers a water drop style notch up front and a dual-camera setup at the back. Here are the alternatives that you can grab in India right now.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

In case you are looking for a better performance in exchange for better looks, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is a better option. It features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display and it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

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When looking for a smartphone under Rs. 15,000, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is one of the more compelling options. It packs the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset and up to 6GB of RAM. The Redmi Note 5 Pro runs on MIUI 10 and it is available for a starting price of Rs. 13,999.

RealMe 2 Pro

RealMe 2 Pro currently offers the most value for your money. The dual-sim handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. Similar to the Oppo A7, this one also comes with a water drop style notch. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

If you want a smartphone from a more trust worthy brand, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is worth a look. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Nokia 6.1 Plus is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.

Xiaomi Mi A2

If you like stock Android and prefer a more powerful chipset, the Mi A2 by Xiaomi should serve the purpose. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and runs on a stock version of Android Pie as it is a part of Google's Android One program. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is available with a price tag of Rs. 16,999.

Vivo X23 Symphony Edition launched: Top 5 alternatives

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Brahmjot Singh

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November 17, 2018

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Vivo has just launched a new edition of its already available Vivo X23 smartphone in China. The Vivo X23 Symphony Edition comes in two colour gradient options - Arctic Morning and Starry Night Ocean. The key highlights of the device include an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 24.8-megapixel selfie shooter. Here are the alternatives available in India.

Vivo X21

If really want an in-display fingerprint scanner, the predecessor of the X23, the Vivo X21 is a great option as it offers similar specifications. The smartphone features a 6.28-inch display with a notch upfront. Vivo X21 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and packs in 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is currently available at a price of Rs. 29,990.

Vivo V11 Pro

Vivo recently unveiled the Vivo V11 Pro which sports an in-display fingerprint scanner and a water drop style notch. The V11 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. It features a 6.41-inch AMOLED display and it is priced at Rs. 25,990.

Asus ZenFone 5Z

Asus ZenFone 5Z is an affordable flagship offering by the company. Though it lacks features like an in-display fingerprint scanner, it does offer better specifications in return. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with Adreno 630 GPU. The dual-SIM handset comes with up to 8GB of RAM coupled with up to 256GB of internal storage. The ZenFone 5Z is available at a starting price of Rs. 29,999.

Honor Play

If you are looking for a flagship experience for a much lower price, look out for the Honor Play. It is powered by the company's own flagship Kirin 970 chipset and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. The Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,999.

Also Read: Honor Play First Impressions: Ultimate Gaming experience on a budget?

Poco F1

Similar to the Honor Play, the Poco F1 also offers flagship grade experience at a relatively lower price point. The Poco F1 is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 20,990.

Flipkart announces Mobile Bonanza Sale: Deals on Poco F1, RealMe 2 Pro, Redmi Note 5 Pro and more

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Devesh Arora

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November 16, 2018

While the festive season in India just took a break, Flipkart has announced yet another sale. With the Mobile Bonanza Sale, the e-commerce website is offering great discounts and offers on mobile phones ranging from RealMe C1 to Google Pixel 2 XL. Here's everything you need to know if you are looking for a new smartphone.

Mobile Bonanza Sale is set to kick off on November 19 and will go on until November 22. It will bring discounts on various smartphones. Apart from the discounts, consumers can also avail offers like no-cost EMI (starting at Rs. 499 per month) and Flipkart's Complete Mobile Protection Plan at just Rs. 99.

As a part of the sale, customers can grab the 3GB+32GB variant or 4GB+64GB variant of the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 for Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 10,499 respectively. Those looking for even cheaper options can opt-in for the RealMe C1. Also, the Samsung Galaxy On 6 (4GB/64GB) will be available for Rs. 11,990.

While the Poco F1 does not have any discount remaining at a starting price of Rs. 20,990, the company is still offering an additional 2,000 discount on exchange. Asus, on the other hand, is offering a discount of whopping Rs. 5,000 on the 256GB variant of the ZenFone 5Z, which will be available for Rs. 31,999 now.

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There are exchange discounts of up to Rs. 6,000 available for LG Q Stylus, Vivo X21, Vivo V11 and Vivo V11 Pro buyers. Notably, V11 and V11 Pro buyers will get only an additional Rs. 2,000 on exchange. Vivo is offering discounts on the V9 Pro and V9 Youth offering the smartphones at Rs. 15,990 and Rs. 11,990 respectively.

Oppo A71 will be available for Rs. 8,990 in oppose to its MRP of Rs. 10,990. Infinix Note 5 and Infinix Smart 2 will available for Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 4,999 respectively. Offers are also available on some smartphones from manufacturers like Micromax, iVoomi and Panasonic.

Tinder introduces Swipe Surge: Get a date faster than ever

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November 16, 2018

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Tinder has introduced a new feature called Swipe Surge which alerts users of high activity. With the new feature, the popular dating application is looking forward to making your matches quite quicker during a surge. This can set you up dates quickly when the traffic is high in your area.

Swipe Surge is a simple feature which will notice a period where a high amount of people are using the app in a specific location. The dating app will then send push notifications to everyone in that area about the high amount of traffic. This will help people to get matches quicker than ever. In order to receive such notifications, you should make sure that your Push Notifications are turned on.

Additionally, Swipe Surge participants will have another advantage where their profile will be boosted on the top. Notably, Tinder charges users to get them to the top of the line while Swipe Surge gets them there for free.

The company claims in a press note that during a swipe surge, the activity increases up by 15x and the matchmaking potential is increased by 250 percent. They also claim that a user can no start a conversation 33 percent faster than before.

Also Read: Xiaomi releases Android 9 Pie update schedule for its smartphones: Mi Mix 3 to Redmi Note 5 Pro

The new Swipe Surge feature is currently being tested in select cities. Also, as of now, only iOS users can take advantage of the feature with support for Android coming soon. Tinder has not yet revealed which cities have this feature and when are others getting it.

Here's everything we know about Samsung Galaxy F: Design, Specifications and more

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Devesh Arora

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November 15, 2018

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A few days ago, Samsung unveiled its first foldable smartphone, Galaxy F at the Samsung Developer's Conference. Galaxy F is the company's first attempt on creating a truly foldable smartphone. South Korean giant did showcase a prototype at the Developer's Conference, but in dark, which left a ton of questions on people's mind.

To begin with, Samsung Galaxy F features a 4.6-inch display with a resolution of 840×1960 pixels. Opening up the phone unveils a huge 7.3-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1536×2152 pixels, which basically converts it into a tablet whenever you require to act like one.

As the foldable smartphone showcased at the SDC 2018 was in the dark and not properly visible, LetsGoDigital has created a 3D render to give a better idea on what the device will look like. However, we just cannot assume anything as of now as the device is said to come after the Galaxy S10 is launched, and that is a long way ahead.

As for the specifications, Galaxy F is expected to be powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or the upcoming Snapdragon 855 chipset. The device will come with 6GB of RAM and up to 512GB of onboard storage.

Also Read: Samsung to soon roll out Android 9 Pie for Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, Galaxy A9

Currently, there are speculations that suggest the Galaxy F will carry a hefty price tag of USD 1700 which roughly converts to Rs. 1,25,000. The price is just a speculation right now and this might even increase when it is officially launched. Considering that smartphones like Galaxy Note 9 and iPhone Xs Max cost upwards of USD 1,000, the USD 1,700 price tag can be swallowed.

Sony PlayStation 4 users can start playing PUBG from December 7: Here's how

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Devesh Arora

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November 14, 2018

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After the hit on PC and mobile platforms, the ever so popular battle royale game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is finally making its way to Sony's PlayStation 4 console. The game will be available on PS4 starting December 7. It is currently available for pre-orders via the PS Store.

Pre-orders for PUBG are available on the PS Store for a starting price of Rs. 2,750, which gets you the Looter’s edition. There are two more editions available - Survivor’s edition and the Champion’s edition for Rs. 2,750 and Rs. 3,999 respectively. Survivor’s edition and the Champion’s will come with the base game, Vikendi Event Pass and 20,000 BP. While the former gets 2,300 G-Coin Pack, the latter gets a 6,000 G-Coin Pack.

Additionally, users who choose to pre-order the game will get the Nathan Drake outfit. Also, there will be Ellie's backpack from the game "The Last of Us."

Also Read: Fortnite Battle Royale vs PUBG Mobile: Here’s how they compare to each other on Android

It is quite surprising that the pricing of the Looter’s edition and the Survivor’s edition is the same. While some suggest this might be an error by Sony, others claim that both of them might contain some different sets of skins.

Notably, PS4 users must have a PlayStation Plus subscription in order to enjoy the game online against real players. The subscription is currently available for Rs. 599 per month.

In case you are wondering what took Tencent games so long to bring PUBG to PS4, it was due to a contract. Last year, the company has a contract with Microsoft where they made the game Xbox exclusive in the console market. Now that the contract is over, PUBG is finally coming to PS4. We might as well see a version for Nintendo Switch in the near future.

Amazon launches Audible in India: Here's how you can start listening to free audiobooks

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Devesh Arora

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November 14, 2018

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Amazon has announced the launch of their new service, Audible in India. The audiobook service by Amazon has been available in the US and few other countries till now. At just Rs. 199 per month, Indians can now start enjoying the new service. Audible is also offering a free trial of 30 days for those who are unsure about spending Rs. 199.

With a collection of 400 exclusive titles for India, Audible is looking forward to being the best online audiobook service in India. Apart from that, Audible also has a huge library of 2,00,000 audiobooks and programs from all around the globe.

While the members can enjoy listening to any audiobook they like, non-members can choose to buy one or two as al-a-carte. Membership comes in at a premium of Rs. 299 per month. Users can even pay for 6 months and 12 months together by paying Rs. 1345 and Rs. 2332 respectively where they will be saving up to 35 percent.

How to start your free trial?

Head over to Google Play Store or App Store on your Android or iOS device
Search for Audible and install the application
Open the app and tap on Sign in. Sign in with your Amazon account. If you don't have one you have to head over to Amazon.in to create one
Click on Get Started and select the Free trial pack
You will need to enter your payment details in order to complete the transaction

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Amazon will charge you Rs. 2 which will be credited back to your account within 48 hours. Do note that you will have to cancel the subscription if you do not want to pay Rs. 199 or else the membership will be auto-renewed.

Users can even head over to Audible.in using their computer in order to access the audio library.

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