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

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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.

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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.

Samsung to soon launch an Android Go smartphone in India

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Tech Desk

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April 26, 2018

android oreo go — Samsung to soon launch an entry-level smartphone with Android Oreo (Go Edition)

The South Korean giant, Samsung is now working on to take over the budget-smartphone market. The company is reportedly planning to launch an entry-level Android Go smartphone in order to compete against smartphones like Xiaomi Redmi 5A and the 10.or D.

Samsung's upcoming entry-level smartphone will be a part of the J-series and will be called the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core. Reports suggest that the model number of the smartphone is spotted as SM-J260G.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core will be powered by an entry-level quad-core processor. The smartphone will pack in 1GB of RAM coupled with 8GB of onboard storage which will be expandable using a microSD card. Further, the smartphone might support a TFT panel up front and will be backed by a battery less than 3,000mAh in capacity.

Being an Android Go smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is expected to run on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) operating system. This means that the smartphone will come with a nearly stock Android experience and lightweight applications in order to make the software experience smooth.

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To recall, Android Go is a toned down version of the normal Android operating system. Google announced Android Oreo (Go Edition) last year at the Google I/O. The operating system is designed in such a way that it can run smoothly even on smartphones with less than 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. Google also introduced Go applications like Gmail Go for the Android Go. The Go applications take up less storage on your smartphone without losing much of the functionalities.

Top 5 features of the new updated Gmail

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Devesh Arora

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April 26, 2018

Google finally revamped its email client, Gmail. The company has redesigned the Gmail web interface and has added a few new features as well. If your Gmail interface has not been updated yet, you might need to wait as Google has just started rolling out the update.

As mentioned earlier, the new Gmail web interface brings a whole bunch of new features and here are the Top 5 new features.

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1. Snooze Messages

Google now finally allows you to snooze messages on your Gmail. This feature has been there on the Google's Inbox android app and now the feature has made its way to the web interface as well. The feature will also soon make its way to the email client's Android and iOS app. You can use this feature in order to snooze important emails and read them later instead of just forgetting them forever.

2. Attachments

With the Gmail's new refreshed design, the interface now shows attachments in the Inbox section as well. So, now it is not necessary to open an email to find an attachment as they will be highlighted just below the email in the Inbox. If you already know what the message is and just want to focus on the attachment this feature might come in handy.

3. Confidential Mode

Gmail has now introduced a new option where you can send self-destructing e-mails to anyone. However, the feature is not currently available for us yet. It might take some time to reach everyone. Once it does, you can send an email to someone with a given time period to read that email. If the person fails to read the email within the time period, it won't be available any longer. Even if the person has read the email, the email will self-destruct after the given time period is over.

4. Smart Reply

Smart Reply feature was already available for Gmail's Android and iOS app. This feature allows you to send quick replies to an email. For example, if you get an invite email, the smart replies will say "Yes! I am coming" or "Sorry! I can't make it." You can choose from the given options in order to give a quick reply.

5. Gmail's Nudge

We get spammed up with so many emails and in all this junk we forget to read or reply to some of the important emails. Google has now got a solution for you. Gmail will now use its machine learning technology in order to find deadlines or dates and will remind for the important emails that you have not replied to.

OnePlus 6 launching on May 17th, here is what to expect

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Lalit Wadhwa

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April 25, 2018

The OnePlus 6 will be the successor to the OnePlus 5T

Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is going to launch their latest flagship OnePlus 6 on May 17th. The smartphone will be unveiled globally a day ahead of it's India and China release. However, the fans will have to wait to buy the phone. The smartphone will go on sale on May 21st. Also, it will be an Amazon Exclusive. Also, we know there will be an Avengers: Infinity War Edition of the OnePlus 6. Here is what to expect.

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1. Design

The OnePlus 5T sports an aluminium construction like the OnePlus 5 and the 3/3T

The design of the OnePlus 6 will be interesting. It will sport a Notch-like the iPhone X. Presumably smaller but will have a notch. Also, the company will move away from the aluminium construction in favour of a glass back to enable wireless charging. This will be a radical design shift compared to the OnePlus 5T.

2. Specifications

The specifications of the OnePlus 5T are totally up-to the mark.

Very little is known about the OnePlus 6 specifications as of know. We know the smartphone will sport a 19:9 aspect ratio display. It will pack Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. However, there will be 6GB RAM as well as 64 and 128 GB storage variants as well. It will also pack an IP rating. The OnePlus 5T sports the last generation Snapdragon 835 with no 256GB storage variant. It also packs no IP rating.

3. Camera

The camera quality of the OnePlus 5T is amazing.

In terms of optics, the OnePlus 6 will bring a set of improvements over the already good OnePlus 5T. The OnePlus 6 can have a vertically placed camera sensor at the back of the centre. However, the exact camera specifications are still unknown. However, the different placement of the sensor will improve the quality of the photos at least in theory.

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Design and Features

Conclusion

Oppo A3 Specifications

Xiaomi Mi 5

Vivo V9

Oppo F7

Features of the Daiwa Smart TVs

10.or G

Xiaomi Redmi 5

Gionee F205 Specifications

Gionee S11 Lite Specifications

Price and Availability

1. Snooze Messages

2. Attachments

3. Confidential Mode

4. Smart Reply

5. Gmail's Nudge

1. Design

2. Specifications

3. Camera