OnePlus 6T will sport a triple camera set up at the back and an in-display fingerprint scanner
OnePlus has been releasing two flagship smartphones every year since the introduction of the OnePlus 6T. As the dates of the launch of their next smartphone are nearing, in the traditional smartphone industry fashion we have started to witness a ton of leaks and reports about the upcoming OnePlus 6T smartphone.
OnePlus 6T was recently spotted on Giztop, an e-commerce website. The OnePlus 6T has been put up for pre-orders and the website claims that the device is currently out of stock and will only be available after October 16. We have also had leaks before this one which claimed that OnePlus is planning to launch their next smartphone in October this time around.
As far as the specifications are concerned, the website claims that the OnePlus 6T will feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels and a 91.5% screen-to-body ratio. The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 GPU. The dual-SIM handset will pack in 6GB or 8GB of RAM coupled with 64GB, 128GB or 256GB of onboard storage. The phone will come with a 3,500mAh battery and run on Android 9 Pie out of the box.
On the optics front, the upcoming smartphone will come with a triple camera set up at the back consisting of a 20-megapixel, a 12-megapixel and a TOF 3D sensor. Up front, there will be a 25-megapixel selfie shooter.
Apart from these impressive set of specifications, the OnePlus 6T will come with a light-sensitive fingerprint sensor under the display. According to the website, the smartphone will be available at a starting price of USD 569 (roughly Rs. 41,000)
WhatsApp is now available for JioPhone and the JioPhone 2
Reliance Jio promised that eventually, the Jio Phone will be getting support for the most popular cross-platform messaging application, WhatsApp. Now the application is finally available for KaiOS running on the Jio Phone. The company has started the rollout and should be available for all the smartphones by September 20.
If you have a Jio Phone or a Jio Phone 2 and you are interested to check out WhatsApp on the feature phone, follow these steps
Open the app drawer by pressing the menu key
Open up the Jio Store
Find WhatsApp in the listing. You can also search for the app
Once you find the hip just hit Install
WhatsApp will be added to the list of your apps and from there you can launch the application
Open WhatsApp and go through the quick setup process
Just like other platforms, WhatsApp for JioPhone will also have end-to-end encryption so that you can safely chat with your friends. However, chatting is not going to be quite easy for Jio Phone users on the T9 keyboard while the Jio Phone 2 users can take full advantage of the full QWERTY keyboard.
Apart from sending text messages, users can send and receive voice notes, images and other media content. However, as of now WhatsApp for JioPhone does not support voice or video calls and does not allow users to make UPI payments from the application.
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Oppo has launched the Oppo A7X in China today. The highlights of the smartphone include a water-drop notch which results in a 90.8 per cent screen to body ratio and a gradient back design. The A7X will be available in China starting September 12 for a price of CNY 2,099 (roughly Rs. 22,000)
Specifications
As for the specifications, the Oppo A7X features a 6.3-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P60 processor which is paired with the Mali-G72 GPU. The dual-SIM handset comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. The phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo-based ColorOS 5.2.
On the optics front, the Oppo A7X bears a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 12-megapixel primary and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.
Oppo F9 Pro comes with a water-drop style notch up front
The Oppo F9 Pro is available in India for a price of Rs. 23,990 which is not too expensive when compared to the A7X. However, they offer similar specifications including the 6.3-inch FullHD+ display and the Helio P60 processor. Even the design is pretty similar on both these smartphones come with water drop notch and a gradient back design. The major difference is the front-facing camera where F9 Pro takes the lead with a 25-megapixel selfie shooter.
Xiaomi Poco F1
Xiaomi Poco F1 comes with a notch up front
In case you are more into the specs and do not care much about the phone's design, the Xiaomi Poco F1 is worth a shot. The Poco F1 is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 20,990.
Xiaomi Mi A2 is a part of Google's Android One program
In case you are looking for a stock Android experience at a cheaper price point, the Mi A2 deserves a look. The smartphone is powered by a more powerful processor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Mi A2 is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 16,999 which is way cheaper than the Oppo A7X.
PUBG Mobile 0.8.0 update will bring a new map and much more
Tencent Games is gearing up to launch the much awaited 0.8.0 update for PUBG Mobile. The Player Unknown's Battlegrounds Mobile will get a new map and a bunch of changes with this new update. Users will be receiving the update tomorrow, September 12, 2018.
The most noticeable changes of the new 0.8.0 update include the new map which is called Sanhok. The Sanhok map has been on the PUBG PC and the PUBG Mobile beta for a while now. In fact, the map just made its way for Xbox recently. The users will be able to try the new map on PUBG Mobile starting tomorrow.
Apart from the new map, the update also brings in new vehicles which include Bulletproof UAZ and Muscle Car. There is also a new weapon called QBZ which is an assault rifle that uses the 5.56mm ammo. It is most likely to replace the SCAR-L in the new Sanhok map.
Other changes include the changes to the UI and settings which now limits on auto-pickup of ammo. Also, during the waiting time giving before a match, players can throw apples at each other. The changes that are specific to the Sanhok map are the availability of the 8X scope only via the air drops which means that you will not be able to find the 8X scope randomly.
Meanwhile, Tencent Games has announced that the PUBG Mobile servers are currently down for maintenance. The announcement was made via the official PUBG Mobile twitter handle. Developers can take advantage of this maintenance downtime to upload the new map to the servers so that they can have a smooth launch tomorrow.
MIUI 10 brings in a bunch of new features on board
Xiaomi has been working on the MIUI 10 update from a long time now. The company has now rolled out the stable MIUI 10 ROM for around 12 Xiaomi smartphones. The new update is based on Android 8.1 Oreo instead of the latest Android 9 Pie. However, it does borrow a few features from the Pie like gesture navigation.
The list of Xiaomi devices that have started to receive the MIUI 10 update include the recently launched budget smartphones, Redmi 6, Redmi 6A and the Redmi 6 Pro. The Xiaomi Mi Mix and the Redmi Note 5 are two other smartphones in India that have the MIUI 10 ROM available. Even the Mi Note 2, Mi 8SE, Mi MIX 2, Redmi S2, Mi 6, Mi 6X and the Mi 5 are on the list.
How to install the update
If you have one the above-mentioned smartphones then you can follow these steps to get the latest update
Head over to the Settings of your smartphone
Tap on System Update
Now click on Check for Updates
In case you have not received the update, you will have to wait for a few days until the company rolls out the update in your region.
One of the most noticeable changes with the MIUI 10 is the gesture-based navigation. It allows you to gain more screen real estate by giving up on the traditional navigation bar. It also brings in a redesigned Recents menu and a new volume slider and notification panel which are inspired by Android Pie. Apart from all these features, the update brings Android 8.1 Oreo which has its own set of features like Autofill, picture-in-picture mode and much more.
Lenovo-owned Motorola has finally launched the Moto G6 Plus in India. The mid-range smartphone comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 and 6GB of RAM. The Moto G6 Plus is launched in India at a price of Rs. 22,499. Here are some alternatives that offer a much better spec sheet.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box
If you want better performance at almost half the price, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is the way to go. Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 which is better than the 630 found on the Moto G6 Plus. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 runs on a stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo. It comes in at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is one of the most popular mid-range smartphones
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is one of the most popular options when considering a mid-range smartphone in India. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. However, it runs on MIUI which is a custom skin slapped on to Android Nougat. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.
In case you want a great build quality with stock Android on board, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is worth a look. It features a 5.8-inch 19:9 FullHD+ display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The dual-SIM handset packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.
Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Mi A2 is available in a variety of colours
If you want an even more powerful smartphone, the Mi A2 deserves a look. The smartphone is powered by a more powerful processor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Mi A2 is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 16,999 which is way cheaper than the Moto G6 Plus.
If you want to spend around Rs. 20,000, the Xiaomi Poco F1 is a much better option when compared to the Moto G6 Plus. The Poco F1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The smartphone is available at a starting price of Rs. 20,990.
Ambrane an Indian consumer electronics company has launched its latest P1144 10,000mAh Power Bank. The company is aiming this power bank at the masses, and to do so it comes with a cheap price tag and numerous features like a rubberised exterior grip and BIS Certification. Let's find out if you should you spend your money on this one or not.
Design
Ambrane P1144 Power Bank sports a plastic body with a rubberised finish, which makes the power bank feel great in hand. However, the heavy weight of the power bank in hand makes it feel very bulky. That heavy weight combined with rubberised feeling plastic makes it a good and bad experience all at the same time. Still I feel the 10,000mAh battery capacity makes the weight feel acceptable in hand.
The power bank sports a plenty of features including a textured power button.
The power bank also comes with an in-built torch for emergency situations. It is activated by long pressing the power button located on the right side of the device. Above the power button you will find a micro-USB port for charging the power bank and two USB ports to help charge other devices. One of which is a standard port and other one is a fast charger. The ports can be recognised by the symbol located on the right side of the port.
The inn-built torch is bright enough to help you see clearly in the dark.
On the front, there is an 8-bit display which highlights the percentage of battery left from 25%-100%.
Overall, design wise the power bank looks good. However, the heft does feel as a bit of a con, which considering the battery capacity is acceptable. The design of the power bank could be better with the display showing the exact percentage but considering the price of the device, the overall design is acceptable.
Performance
The on-paper performance of the P1144 is amazing.
Performance of a power bank according to most means how fast it can charge itself as well as how much power it can dissipate from itself. The power bank takes 4-5 hours to charge from 0-100 per cent using a 5V/2.1A charger. The company doesn't include a charger in the box so you will need to use your smartphone charger, which might change the charging time of the device. All the tests were done using the included cable in the box. If we use a standard 5V/1A charger the power bank charging times increases significantly to around 12 hours. So we suggest using a a fast charger with the power bank.
It is recommended you use a fast charger to charge the power bank.
Coming to the power output of the power bank, the company claims to be able to provide 5V/1A power on standard port and 5V/2.1A power on the fast charge ports. In our testing we find that to be little out of place. The standard port sends around 1.1A at the 3.8V and the fast charge port delivered around 1.8A at the 3.9V. However, we used the stock charging cable provided with the Samsung Galaxy S9+. Ambrane might have tested with better quality cables but most of the people will use the cable that came with their smartphone. This makes the power bank a little bit of disappointing.
Conclusion
Overall, the Ambrane P1144 is a great deal.
The Ambrane P1144 power bank is priced at Rs. 700, which makes this power bank a good budget offering from the company. With the performance it delivers, the design and other features, I think the Ambrane P1144 is a good deal. It does have a few shortcomings but with the price you pay for the package, I think its a good overall deal. So to answer the question - should you spend your money on this one is yes. If your budget is just enough to buy this power bank, you will not regret the decision.
Xiaomi-backed Huami has launched the Amazfit Pace and the Amazfit Cor in India today. The Amazfit Pace is a new smartwatch while the Amazfit Cor is just a fitness tracker. The company is taking the affordable wearables quite seriously as it was not so long ago when they launched the Amazfit Bip and Amazfit Stratos and now they introduced two new wearables.
Amazfit Pace
Amazfit Pace features a 1.23-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 320x300 pixels. It is an Always-on transflective colour LCD touchscreen. The smartwatch is powered by a 1.2GHz processor coupled with 512MB of RAM. The watch comes with 4GB of onboard storage which allows the user to save his media files on the watch itself. It comes with Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi for connectivity.
The Pace comes in Red and Black colour variants
Huami claims that the Pace can deliver 5 days of battery life with regular usage. The smartwatch also comes with an IP67 rating which makes it dust and water resistant. It also comes with a heart rate sensor and an inbuilt GPS. All of this hardware allows for tracking daily activities. The Amazfit Pace is available in Red and Black colour variants at a starting price of Rs. 9,999.
Amazfit Cor is a fitness tracker available for Rs. 3,999
Unlike the Pace, the Cor is not a smartwatch but a fitness tracker. The Amazfit Cor sports a 1.23-inch IPS LCD touchscreen colour display. It is built for comprehensive tracking which includes daily steps taken, distance travelled, calories burned, heart rate, sleep quality and exercises. It can also show up notifications like calls and messages. The fitness tracker is water resistant so you can take it with you for a swim. Huami claims that the Cor can last for up to 12 days on a single charge. All of this comes with a price tag of Rs. 3,999.
Apple is being said to unveil three new iPhones in September along with a cheaper variant of the MacBook Air.
Apple will be launching a lot of new products including the iPhone 2018 lineup of smartphones on September 12 at Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino. The event is expected to bring a lot of new products upgrading the lineup of products already available. As of now a lot of the products have already been leaked or showed up in various reports. We decided to compile a list of six of these products which we are waiting for the most.
Apple iPhone Xs
Apple iPhone Xs will be the successor to the iPhone X launched last year. (Representational Image)
Apple will be launching the successor to its uber-popular iPhone X this year, the iPhone Xs. According to reports it will sport a 5.8-inch OLED display, which will make it the smallest screen iPhone to launch in 2018. The device is expected to feature a new faster processor, a bigger battery, and an improved dual camera setup on the back
Apple iPhone Xs Max will be the biggest variant on an iPhone the company has launched till date. (Representational Image)
There will also be a plus size variant of the iPhone Xs namely iPhone Xs Max or iPhone Xs Plus, whatever the company ends up naming it. According to earlier reports this device will sport a 6.5-inch display and will act as an answer from Apple to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Additionally, it will bring support for the Apple Pencil and will come with a tri-camera setup on the back.
iPhone 9 is being speculated to be a budget iPhone with an LCD display. (Representational Image)
The Apple iPhone 9 will be the cheapest iPhone amongst the batch sporting a 6.1-inch LCD display and a single camera setup on the back. The device will also be the first smartphone from the company to support dual SIM cards. Additionally, the company will bring two new colour variants of the device to the market - Blue and Red.
Apple Watch is the best selling smartwatch across the world beating every other smartwatch by a huge margin. (Representational Image)
The company is also expected to launch the latest version of its smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 4. According to reports the new smartwatch will see a major redesign this year. However, we are a bit sceptical on that considering the fact that 9to5Mac, has already put up a few images of the watch on their website and it looks almost the same as the previous version with the exception of a sleeker design and bezel-less display.
The iPad Air was introduced a few years back and since then the company has been launching a newer version every year, this year will be no different. (Representational Image)
There has been a lot of speculation that Apple will also be launching a new high-end variant of its iPad Pro tablet. The new variant is expected to sport a bezel-less display, Face ID integration, and a sans home button.
Rumour mills have been stirring for a long time regarding Apple developing a new MacBook Air with a Retina display. (Representational Image)
Lastly, the company is also expected to launch the new MacBook Air with Retina display which was being rumoured for such a long time. Analysts have predicted that the company will also launch new iMacs powered by Intel's eighth generation core processors.
Google Chrome's material design is not something that everyone loves
Google recently rolled out an update for its browser, Google Chrome. With the latest update, the company introduced the much awaited Material Design look for the browser. However, what was much awaited for many was not something others appreciated. So, if you are one of those people who hate the new material design UI, here's how you can revert back to the old style UI.
How to get the old UI on Google Chrome
Open up the Chrome browser on your PC or Mac
Type chrome://flags/ on the address bar and hit enter
Search for "UI Layout for the browser's top chrome"
In the drop-down menu, change the setting from Default to Normal
Click on Relaunch Now when prompted
Your Google Chrome browser should now restart and you will have the old UI back.
The Google Chrome browser has completed 10 years which is why the company decided to give an overhaul to the look and feel of the browser. Google has been implementing the material design UI to most of its services one of which includes Gmail and now the Chrome browser.
Also, to celebrate 10 years of Chrome, Google updated the dinosaur game which is available when you have no internet connection with a Birthday Hat.
There are reports that in the next update Google is planning to eliminate www from the addresses of websites in the Chrome's next update. This means if you want to head over to our website www.beetelbite.com, Chrome will only show beetelbite.com in the address bar.
