Apple Airport discontinued: Here are the Top 3 alternatives

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April 29, 2018

Apple Airport Extreme — Apple Airport series hasn't been updated since 2013.

Apple hasn't updated their lineup for networking accessories from around 2013. That's a long time for an accessory. However, the company has made it official now. Apple won't be producing Apple Airport Express, Extreme, or Time Capsule routers anymore. This is expected they were a long time due for an update. If not update, scrap it right?

It's a good thing that Apple ended Airport production. They didn't have the power and features of is competitors now. However, Airport resembles a time where routers were ugly looking. Apple's solution provided a beautiful hassle free solution to Wi-Fi issue.

It's really been five years since Apple paid any attention to its routers. At this point, there are many good and better alternatives to Apple Airport. Basic features like IEEE 802.11ac standard, simultaneous dual-band coverage, WPA2 encryption, and MIMO, which stands for multiple inputs, multiple outputs, a performance booster when you connect multiple devices are common now.

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So here are some alternatives to it.

Eero (2nd Generation)

Eero comes with such a premium design and ease of usage, it looks like a perfect Apple Airport Replacement. It looks like something the newer generation Apple Airport should look like. It is available as a base station and a smaller, plug-into-the-wall Beacon. Eero also features mesh connectivity. You will need a lot of beacons to get to cover the whole house if your house is big enough. Also, it sports a lot of innovative features. It lets you pause the internet throughout the house. It lets you pause the internet on individual devices. However, it is pricey. One base station and beacon setup come with $300 price tag. Subsequent beacons are $100 each. However, if it looks good and works good, it is worth the money.

Netgear Orbi

The Orbi's not as good looking like Apple Airport, but it lives up to the mark. You just need to connect it to your modem and move it around your house. As you go around you watch it turn blue means you are in range. If the light turns amber, you have left the solid connection range. It also has a very little signal loss between the two due to engineering techniques. Orbie also has set of advanced features including dynamic DNS and more. It can cost you anywhere from $200 to $330 depending on the size of your house.

Amplifi HD

Amplifi HD is a good looking, reasonably priced router. It also comes with a great feature set too. The single router costs $125 and add-on satellites for $120 a piece. Also, if you buy the system with satellites, they all come paired, so no hassle while setting up. Also, its owners Ubiquiti is famous for handling large-scale Wi-Fi setups like resorts and more. So it is good enough.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) finally gets Android Oreo: Here's how to download

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Devesh Arora

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April 29, 2018

Samsung Galaxt A7 (2017) also features an Always-on Display

Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) last year. The latter handset has finally received the much awaited Android Oreo update. This is the second major update for the device, first being Android Nougat as the phone launched with Android Marshmellow.

Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 (2017) have already received the Android Oreo update and now its time for the higher-end A7 (2017). If you own the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), here's how you can install the latest update on your smartphone.

How to Download and Install Android Oreo

Once the update is available, you will receive a notification
If you didn't get the notification, you can head over to Settings>About Phone>Software Update to check for any available updates
Now just tap on Install Now to begin the installation process
Your device will reboot once in order to install the update

The Android Oreo update on the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) brings in all the new Oreo features which include Smart Text Selection, picture-in-picture mode, Autofill and much more. Samsung has introduced new clock styles for both lock screen and Always on Display, Dual Messenger and other features in the new update.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Exynos 7880 octa-core chipset. The device packs in 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Under the hood, there is a 3600mAh battery powering up the internals.

On the optics front, the Galaxy A7 (2017) sports a 16-megapixel camera at the back. Up front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) currently retails for around Rs. 20,990.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 to launch soon: Here's everything you need to know

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Devesh Arora

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April 28, 2018

Xiaomi Mi A2 — Just like the Mi 6X and Redmi Note 5 Pro, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 also sports a vertical dual-camera setup at the back

Xiaomi is now gearing up to launch another smartphone in the mid-range segment. The Chinese manufacturer will soon launch a smartphone named Xiaomi Redmi S2. The smartphone was first spotted on TENAA, a Chinese certification site.

SvetAndroida, a publication from Czech Republic, got exclusive early access to the Xiaomi Redmi S2 and shared some high-quality images of the same. Xiaomi is opening a new store in Prague, Czech Republic and the Redmi S2 will make a debut there.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, reports suggest the Xiaomi Redmi S2 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. The smartphone will feature a 5.99-inch display with a resolution of 720x1440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The device will come with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which will be further expandable using a microSD card. The Xiaomi Redmi S2 will run on Android Oreo-based MIUI 9 out of the box. Under the hood, there will be a 3,080mAh battery powering up the internals.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi 6X launched: Here’s what to expect from the Mi A2 in India

As for the optics, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 is said to come with a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. Up front, there will be a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

As per the listing on TENAA, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 will be available in three variants which will come with 2GB, 3GB and 4GB of RAM coupled with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB of onboard storage respectively.

Apple iPhone SE 2 to launch soon: Here's what to expect

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Devesh Arora

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April 28, 2018

Apple iPhone SE 2 might sport a similar design to what we have seen on the iPhone 5S/SE

Apple is expected to soon unveil the next generation of the popular Apple iPhone SE. We have seen a lot of leaks and rumours of the iPhone SE 2 till date. However, different reports suggest different things regarding the upcoming smartphone. So, here we have brought all the rumours together and here's what to expect.

Earlier rumours suggested that the Apple iPhone SE 2 will sport a 4-inch display up front and will look quite similar to the original SE from the front. To contradict the report, a leak on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging site, arrived. As per the leak on Weibo, the iPhone SE 2 will feature an edge-to-edge design up front just like the Apple iPhone X.

As the phone will carry iPhone X's design from the front, it is expected that the Apple iPhone SE 2 will feature a notch and come with FaceID technology. However, another recent report suggested that the iPhone SE 2 might not come with the FaceID as this is a cheaper iPhone.

So, it is currently unclear what is happening with the Apple iPhone SE 2's design and security. We can expect an edge-to-edge display and Apple might figure out a way to install TouchID on the device. As far as the back is concerned, it is pretty much confirmed that the SE 2 will sport a glass back to enable wireless charging.

Also Read: Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT) RED Edition now available in India

Apple iPhone SE 2 will most likely launch at the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) event which is set to begin on June 4 and will go on until June 8, 2018. The smartphone will be powered by the Apple A10 Fusion chipset coupled with 2GB of RAM. As for storage, the smartphone might be available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB storage variants.

Daiwa D55 UVC6N, D50 UVC6N Smart TV Hands-On Review: Cheap but good enough?

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Lalit Wadhwa

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April 28, 2018

Daiwa Display — With the price point, these TVs hold, the features and abilities can't be simply neglected.

Indian Smart Television Manufacturer, Daiwa has introduced its latest lineup of 4K Smart TV in India. This includes their D55UVC6N and D50UVC6N. These will add to their existing lineup of smart TVs. According, to the company these are the most affordable 4K smart TVs in India. They are priced at Rs 36,999 and Rs 29,999 respectively. We got a quiet time with the TV at the launch event. Here are our Impressions.

Design and Features

Daiwa smart TV Design — The design is fairly common.

The design on the TV is basically same as all other Smart TVs on the market. The TV comes with minimum bezels and quite a variety of ports. The TV features three distinct HDMI inputs, two USB inputs and Ethernet port for internet connectivity. However, via looking at some videos on Youtube, we find why it is so economical. The colours are quite washed out. Also, the white balance is nowhere as good as Sony or any other smart TV. Also, it runs on outdated Android 4.4.4 platform. However, the update is guaranteed by the company. So that's good.

However, not all is bad in these TVs. The remote of the TV is quite interesting. Typing on these smart TV's are a headache usually. The Daiwa smart TVs remote is quite good. it features usual buttons on the front. On the back, it features a full-size qwerty keyboard. This makes typing on it a pleasure.

Daiwa Smart Tv Remote — The remote packs a full-size Qwerty keyboard which is helpful.

There are few basic buttons like volume control and more on the back of the TV. That is like every other modern TV in the market. However, the input via the remote has a huge lag, may it be buttons or the Remote mouse mode. On the bright side, the TV has a feature that lets you not only cast your phone to your TV but your TV to your phone. It also lets you use your Android/iOS smartphone or a Tab as a touch remote to control your TV. This is unique and really interesting. The lag is however still there but its something we liked.

Conclusion

In terms of features, the Daiwa D55 UVC6N and D50 UVC6N are packed. With unique features to practicality based design. We can say the TV is well equipped. However, with bad input lag and not up to the competition mark display, there is a lot left to be desired from the TV. However, that's not the point of the TV. It is supposed to be most affordable 4K smart TV on the market. The Sony Smart TV which I have at my home is three times the price of this TV. And with that price point, the TV offers so much that it can't be simply neglected. We can say its totally worth the money. You will have to make some compromises, but you will save enough money to justify these Compromises. So, if you were looking at if its worth the money? The answer is yes.

Oppo A3 with iPhone X-like notch launched: Here are the Top 3 Alternatives

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Devesh Arora

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April 27, 2018

Oppo A3 is currently available only in China

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has launched the Oppo A3 in China today. The smartphone comes with a nearly bezel-less design and an iPhone X-like notch up front. The smartphone is available in China at a price of CNY 2,099 (roughly Rs. 22,100).

Oppo A3 Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Oppo A3 6.2-inch LTPS display with a resolution of 1080x2280 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. The device packs in 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The smartphone runs on ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo and is backed by a 3,400mAh battery.

As for the optics, the Oppo A3 sports a 16-megapixel camera at the back with a f/1.8 aperture. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.

Oppo A3 is currently available in China and there is no word if and when the smartphone will make its way to India. So, here are the top 3 alternatives to the Oppo A3.

Xiaomi Mi 5

Xiaomi Mi 5 was the company's 2016's flagship smartphone. The smartphone is currently available for Rs. 22,999 and at the price its still a great deal. The Xiaomi Mi 5 packs in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset. The device comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. At Rs. 22,999, its one of the best alternatives to the Oppo A3.

Vivo V9

If you are buying the Oppo A3 for its notch, here's another smartphone with a notch. The Vivo V9 was recently launched and is currently priced at Rs. 22,990. The Vivo V9 sports a 6.3-inch display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 coupled with 4GB of RAM. For storage, the device packs in 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card.

Oppo F7

The Oppo F7 at Rs. 21,990 is also a great alternative to the Oppo A3. The Oppo F7 sports a 6.23-inch display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. The device packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. You can also pay Rs. 4,000 extra to get the 6GB+128GB variant.

Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT) RED Edition now available in India

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Devesh Arora

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April 27, 2018

Apple recently announced the Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT) RED Editions. The company has now finally introduced the new Black and Red colour variant in India. The (PRODUCT) RED Edition iPhones are now available for pre-orders on Flipkart.

A good news is that Apple has kept the pricing same for both the special edition iPhones as their normal pricing. The Apple iPhone 8 64GB is available for Rs. 67,940 while the 256GB variant retails for Rs. 81,500. The 64GB and 256GB variant of the Apple iPhone 8 Plus is available for Rs 81,500 and Rs 91,110 respectively. Interested buyers for the (PRODUCT) RED Edition iPhones can also head over to their nearest authorised Apple reseller.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are powered by the Apple A11 Bionic chipset. The iPhone 8 features a 4.7-inch display while the iPhone 8 Plus sports a larger 5.5-inch display. Both the smartphones are available in 64GB and 256GB storage options. The iPhone 8 packs in 2GB of RAM while its elder sibling comes with 3GB of RAM.

As for optics, the iPhone 8 sports a 12-megapixel camera sensor at the back. The iPhone 8 Plus, on the other hand, 12-megapixel features a dual-camera setup at the back. Both the smartphones come with a 7-megapixel selfie shooter.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus Red — (PRODUCT) RED Edition of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus come with a Black front

To recall, Apple started (PRODUCT)RED line-up of devices to support HIV/AIDS programmes that provide counselling, testing and medicine that prevents the transmission of HIV from a mother to her unborn child.

The first Apple iPhone to come in (PRODUCT) RED Edition was the Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The smartphone was launched with a Red back and a White front. However, many people preferred it to have a Black front panel as Black and Red makes a good colour combination. So Apple decided to listen to its customers and this time around launched the (PRODUCT) RED iPhone with a Black front.

Daiwa launches affordable 4K smart TV's In India: Price, Specifications and Availability

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Lalit Wadhwa

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April 27, 2018

Indian Smart Television Manufacturer, Daiwa has introduced its latest lineup of 4K Smart TV in India. This includes their D55UVC6N and D50UVC6N. These will add to their existing lineup of smart TVs. According, to the company these are the most affordable 4K smart TVs in India. They are priced at Rs 36,999 and Rs 29,999 respectively.

Features of the Daiwa Smart TVs

Daiwa's newest 4K smart TVs features a screen resolution of 3840x2160. The company also claims to have A+ grade panel that promises to bring 1.07 billion colours with vivid details. Additionally, these smart TVs comes with features like screen capture, comb filter, and picture enhancement feature to enhance the picture quality. These TVs also feature a 360 design to enable viewing from wherever you are in the room. This makes these TVs suitable for large lobbies. The company claims to have a specially designed sound system for these TVs.

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The sound system is developed in order to produce superior sound quality. The built-in speakers feature an output power of 20W. These speakers are also compatible with Dolby Surround Sound. The smart TVs comes with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. The platform used by the company is Android TV 4.4.4. However, the company promises to provide an update on the platform soon.

Also according to the company, the 4K Smart TV features Eco Vision. This feature is used by the company to reduce the power consumption of the TV. Also, with the help of the Mcast feature, the TV can mirror media from Android or iOS device to itself. Also, the smart TVs are capable of mirroring the output of the TV to the smart device. We don't know how useful it would be but it's a feature in itself. In terms of I/O, the TV features three distinct HDMI inputs, two USB inputs and Ethernet port for internet connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) launched in India: Here are the Best alternatives

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Devesh Arora

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April 27, 2018

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) runs on Android 7.1 Nougat

Samsung has just launched another budget-oriented smartphone in India, the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018). The company launched the smartphone in order to compete against the likes of 10.or E and Xiaomi Redmi 5. The Samsung smartphone has launched for Rs. 8,190 and will be available in Black, Gold and Pink colour variants.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) features a 5-inch Super AMOLED display. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC which is a quad-core chipset clocked at 1.4GHz. The device packs in 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The Galaxy J2 (2018) runs on Android 7.1 Nougat and is backed by a 2,600mAh battery.

If the specs of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) failed to impress you, here are some alternatives

10.or G

Amazon India launched the 10.or G a couple of months ago and currently, the smartphone is available for as low as Rs. 7,999. The Rs. 7,999 price tag makes it a much better option than the Samsung Galaxy J2 which retails for Rs. 8,190. Firstly, 10.or G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 which is way better than the Snapdragon 425. Also, the 10.or G sports a larger 5.5-inch FullHD display. The device packs in 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.

Xiaomi Redmi 5

If you are interested in buying a more modern looking phone then the Xiaomi Redmi 5 should be your pick. The Xiaomi Redmi 5 sports a 5.7-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device packs in 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. The Redmi 5 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC. This makes the Redmi 5 a much better package than the Galaxy J2 (2018).

Gionee S11 Lite and F205 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Availability

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Devesh Arora

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April 26, 2018

Gionee F205 is launched at a price of Rs. 8,999

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Gionee has launched two new smartphones in India expanding their portfolio in the country. The two new smartphones are the Gionee S11 Lite and the F205. Both the smartphones come with a FullView 18:9 displays and Face Unlock feature.

Gionee F205 Specifications

The Gionee F205 sports a 5.45-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek MT6739 SoC. The device packs in 2GB of RAM coupled with 16GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. Under the hood, there is a 2,670mAh battery powering up the internals.

On the optics front, the smartphone sports an 8-megapixel camera at the back. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

Gionee S11 Lite Specifications

The Gionee S11 Lite is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset. The smartphone features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The Gionee S11 Lite packs in 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and is backed by a 3,030mAh battery.

Gionee S11 Lite features a dual-camera setup at the back

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As for the cameras, the Gionee S11 Lite sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor.

Price and Availability

The Gionee S11 Lite is launched at a price of Rs. 13,999 while the F205 will retail for Rs. 8,999. The S11 Lite will be available in Black, Gold and Dark Blue colour variants. Gionee F205, on the other hand, will come in Rose Gold, Black and Blue colour options.

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