How to take a screenshot on your Samsung Galaxy S9/S8 or Note 8

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April 15, 2018

Samsung Galaxy S8 Screenshot (3) — Even Bixby and take a screenshot for you

Since the introduction of iOS and Android operating systems, the one feature that we have always loved is the ability to capture screenshots. When the screenshots were introduced, there was only one way to take it, by holding a key combination. However, our smartphones have gotten smarter over the years and now there are various ways to take a simple screenshot. The Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+/S8/S8+ and the Note 8 can take screenshots in 5 different ways.

1. The Normal Way: Key Combination

Hold down the Power Button and Volume Down key to take a screenshot

This is one of the most popular ways in which people take screenshots. However, if you have just upgraded to an S9 from an S7 or older generation, you might be confused. In the Samsung Galaxy S7 and earlier generations, we used to take screenshots by holding down the power and the home button. Since the new smartphones come with an Infinity Display, they don't have a home button. So, to take a screenshot you simply need to hold the power and the volume down key together in order to take a screenshot. Also, the Power+Volume Down key combination is common for most Android smartphones out there.

2. Palm Swipe to Capture

A Swipe of Palm can also capture a Screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy S8

Another popular method to take screenshots in the Samsung smartphones includes the palm swipe. Palm Swipe to capture has been on the Samsung smartphones since the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S3 back in 2012. You can enable Palm swipe by following these simple steps:

Head over to Settings
Tap on Advanced features and tap on Palm Swipe to Capture
Make sure it is turned on

Now you can simply take a screenshot by swiping the edge of your palm across the screen. However, you cannot use the Palm Swipe feature when you are using the on-screen keyboard.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ owners reportedly having touchscreen issues

3. Edge Screen: Smart Select

Smart Capture can be found in the Edge Panels of your smartphone

With the introduction of curved edges, Samsung also introduced a feature called Edge Screen. Edge Screen sits at one of the edges of your smartphone and can be called by just a swipe. The Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+/S8/S8+ and Note 8 all come with this feature as they have curved screens. To take screenshots using Smart Select, you need to make sure that your Edge Screen is turned on

Open up your phone's Settings
Now go to Display and scroll down to find Edge Screen
In the Edge Screen section, Make sure Edge Panels is turned on
Also, in Edge Screen Smart Select should be checked

Bring out the Ede Screen by swiping left from the right edge. Scroll until you find Smart Select. Here you can select, Rectangle or Oval to take a part of the page as a screenshot. You can also use Animation in order to create a gif.

4. Bixby Voice Assistant

Hey Bixby "Take a Screenshot"

The Bixby Voice Assitant was introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S8. However, the voice assistant was not liked by everyone. The assistant is actually capable of doing a lot of tasks like even taking a screenshot.

Open up the page you want to screenshot
Fire up Bixby by saying "Hey Bixby"
Now say "Take a Screenshot"

Voila! Bixby just took a screenshot for you. You can navigate to the gallery to see the screenshot.

5. Google Assistant

Ok Google, "Take a Screenshot"

Just like the Bixby Voice Assistant, Google Assistant can also take screenshots for you. This feature not only works on the Samsung Galaxy S9, it works on all Android smartphones that have the Google Assistant.

Call up Google Assistant by saying "Ok Google"
Once the assistant pops up, say "Take a screenshot"

The Google Assitant did all the work for you and saved a screenshot in your gallery.

WhatsApp's delete for everyone update makes life easier for many, here is how

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Lalit Wadhwa

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April 15, 2018

WhatsApp, Worlds most used messaging app is back at it again with a new feature.

Messaging Giant, WhatsApp recently introduced a slew of new features. These features are will help make the messaging app more intuitive to use. Especially one of the many new features is welcomed the most.

What's the new Feature?

The new feature resolves the issue of files accidentally being deleted. When you download a file and then accidentally delete it, you can't download it again from WhatsApp. WhatsApp fixed this issue in their latest update. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp now allows users to download the media again. This is due to company storing media on the server even if its downloaded once.

WhatsApp delete for everyone — Delete for Everyone Feature enables users to delete sent messages.

However, this feature was partially available before also. The company used to keep non-downloaded media on the server for 30 days. However, now the company has decided to keep the downloaded media also. With this new update, WhatsApp will keep media on the server no matter what happens. This will enable to download it again if it gets deleted.

Also Read: Top 5 types of Apps you need to install on your smartphone

However, the duration of the files being saved is still not known. According to a report, files sent months ago were downloaded after a couple of attempts. This means the company might keep the media forever. This is a big privacy issue that the users might face. Also, with the files kept on the server for a couple of months, the App still says the media to be secure. This done via end-to-end encryption.

How to get it?

This new feature is available for Android only as of now. The update will be rolling out soon to all Android users. iOS users will have to wait for this update. As for the Windows Phone, still no news for this update on its platform.

Moto G6 Plus spotted on Geekbench: Specifications and more

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April 15, 2018

Motorola to hold an event on April 19 in Brazil

Motorola is gearing up to launch a new line-up of smartphones this week. The Moto G6 family is almost ready to be unveiled. We have witnessed a lot of leaks and rumours until now. However, the Geekbench listing of the Moto G6 Plus confirms few of those leaks and rumours.

As far as the specifications are concerned, as per the Geekbench listing, the Moto G6 Plus will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. The device will pack in 4GB of RAM while other reports suggest there will also be a 6GB RAM variant. As for storage, the device is expected to come with 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage.

Further, the Moto G6 Plus will run on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. A few other reports suggest that the smartphone will sport a 5.93-inch full HD display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. Under the hood, there will be a 3,200mAh battery powering up the internals.

Also Read: Moto G5s gets a price cut in India, But for a limited period of time

GizmoChina, on the other hand, has reported that the Moto G6 Plus might carry a Snapdragon 630 chipset under the hood. The report says that GeekBench has wrongly listed the Snapdragon 630 as Snapdragon 660. It happened at the time of HTC U11 Life also where GeekBench listing showed Snapdragon 660 while the smartphone was launched with the Snapdragon 630 chipset.

Lenovo-owned Motorola has confirmed the launch date as April 19. The launch event will be held in Brazil. The smartphone is expected to come in Silver, Rose, Blue and Black colour variants.

Canon launched the EOS M50 mirrorless compact camera in India for Rs 61,995

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Lalit Wadhwa

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April 14, 2018

Canon unveiled their latest EOS M50 camera in India. The Canon EOS M50 is the company's new mirrorless camera for India Market. It features a DIGIC 8 image processor. This enables it to ensure better picture quality. The camera also packs 4K movie shooting capability. The camera is priced at Rs 61,995 for the single kit option.

Also Read: Xiaomi Black Shark gaming smartphone with 8GB of RAM launched

It also comes with touch and drags AF (autofocus). It also comes equipped with an improved 'dual pixel CMOS AF'. Canon's latest lightweight portable camera comes with 24.1-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor. This enables the camera to shoot ultra-high-definition movies even under low-light conditions.

“India is an evolving market and so are the demands and expectations of the customers. EOS M50 strengthens our commitment to the mirrorless segment. This product is a result of our ‘consumer-first’ approach.”

Kazutada Kobayashi, president and CEO, Canon India

Canon EOS M50 Features

Canon claims that the '4K Frame Grab' function enables to extract high-quality images from the already taken footage. The company also claims that their IS lenses help reduce camera shake during movie shooting.

The camera also had a feature that enables shooting at the resolution of HD 120p enabling high-quality slow-motion videos. Also, to help with low light conditions, the camera comes with ISO speed of 25,600 and expandable up to 51,200.

The newly added silent mode enables to completely turn down the shutter sound. This helps when you don't want the shutter sound to spoil the environment. The camera also allows for a continuous shooting speed of approximately 10 fps. Moreover, this can be done in one shot AF and 7.4fps in Servo AF.

The company says that the EOS M50 is designed for single-handed operation. For the same purpose, the buttons and dials located on the right side of the camera. This enables users to adjust settings even while looking through the electronic viewfinder (EVF).

Top 5 alternatives to the Xiaomi Black Shark smartphone

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Lalit Wadhwa

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April 14, 2018

Xiaomi Black Shark — Black Shark is the Xiaomi's attempt at the Razer Phone Alternative

Chinese Electronics manufacturer, Xiaomi is backing Black Shark. The company just released their first smartphone. Black Shark, which is also the name of the smartphone is a gaming-centric device. What's more interesting, is its price tag. The smartphone starts at CNY 2,999 (~Rs 31,100). The smartphone will be available on JD.com, YouPin and Xiaomi's website. The first sale will be happening on April 20th. However, the availability of smartphone outside China is still unknown.

The Black Shark features some features that put it apart. It features a liquid cooling system. The new Black Shark smartphone also features a DCI-P3 colour gamut. The company claims of the colour gamut to cover about 97% of all colours. The company also claims a whopping 2,79,464 on the AnTuTu benchmarking application with the Black Shark.

However, the smartphone is presently only restricted to China. So here are some of the other alternatives that you can buy outside of China.

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1. Razer Phone

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Razer is known for its excellent gaming peripherals and laptops. So a Razer Phone is a great gaming smartphone.

Razer is widely known for its excellent gaming peripherals and laptops. The same company released a smartphone mid last year, making it one of the best gaming smartphones out there. Sure, the smartphone is not one of the best all-rounders but is gaming-centric. Dual front stereo speakers offer great sound with the 120Hz display offering enough refresh rate for any smartphone game.

2. OnePlus 5T

OnePlus 5T was launched back in November 2017. However, it is still a capable smartphone. It packs a Snapdragon 835 along with 6/8GB RAM. It features an 18:9 full view display and a dual rear camera setup. The smartphone is not designed for gaming but offers excellent performance if you decide to use it for the same. Also, it is available worldwide, so that's a bonus.

3. Honor View 10

Honor recently launched their View 10. The smartphone is not at all gaming-centric. However, it offers excellent performance and great value for money. And also, with the AI based features it packs, it is a great smartphone for everyday use. This makes the View 10 one of the best daily smartphones. The Kirin 970 can surely tackle any game that's thrown on it.

4. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s

Mix 2s is the company's latest full-screen display smartphone. And its got a stunning display.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s matches the Black Shark at performance figures and price. It packs the same processor and RAM configuration as the Black Shark. It comes with Snapdragon 845 along with 6/8GB of RAM. What's more, it costs almost the same price. This makes the Mi Mix 2s a great alternative. What's more, it packs an almost edge to edge display making usage experience amazing. What's a good game without a great display?

5. Samsung Galaxy A8+

Galaxy A8+ looks like the S8 mini with amazing camera performance.

The Samsung Galaxy A8+ is the company's best mid-range smartphone. It offers great camera performance. Also, due to the presence of the dual from the camera, it makes it a great selfie-centric smartphone. It doesn't match the Black Shark in performance, how it matches and beats it in the display. The smartphone has got an excellent display. And as we know, one of the most important aspect of gaming is the display.

Top five alternatives to Huawei P20 Pro currently available in the market

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Devesh Arora

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April 14, 2018

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro in the international markets are one of the best smartphones consumers can get in the market.

Huawei P20 Pro has gained immense popularity due to its attractive design and the unique triple camera set up at the rear which is powered by Leica. In case you don't want to doal out huge wads of cash to purchase the device, here are a few alternatives to the Huawei P20 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy S9+

Samsung unveiled their 2018 edition of flagships at the MWC back in February. The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now available for purchase in most markets. The Galaxy S9+ is one of the best alternatives to the Huawei P20 Pro as it is from 2018 and comes with a great set of cameras.

As for the specs, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ features a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440x2960 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The smartphone is powered by the Exynos 9810 chipset coupled with 6GB of RAM. The device is available in 64GB and 256GB storage variants. The Galaxy S9+ features a 12-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back with variable aperture technology.

Apple iPhone X

Yes, Apple iPhone X is from 2017 while the Huawei P20 Pro just unveiled. The iPhone X is, however, still a considerable alternative to the P20 Pro. If you are in love with the displays that have a notch, iPhone X got you covered. Apple's flagship also has a great OLED panel and a stunning design.

The Apple iPhone X features a 5.8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1125x2436 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone is powered by the Apple's own A11 Bionic chipset.

As for the optics, the Apple iPhone X sports a 12-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back. Up front, there is a 7-megapixel selfie shooter.

OnePlus 5T

If you don't want to get into the iOS world and stick onto an Android phone, OnePlus 5T is another great option. Also, you can easily purchase the OnePlus 5T without burning a hole in your pocket. The OnePlus 5T offers stock-like Android experience with great performance. The smartphone might not have cutting-edge cameras but the performance makes this phone a beast. If you can wait for a month or so, you can grab the successor OnePlus 6 instead.

OnePlus 5T is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. The smartphone packs in 6GB or 8GB of RAM coupled with 64GB or 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone runs on Android Oreo-based Oxygen OS. OnePlus 5T sports a dual-camera setup at the back which includes a 16-megapixel and a 20-megapixel sensor.

Google Pixel 2 XL

Google Pixel 2 XL is one of the best smartphones from 2017. If you prefer stock Android over customized ones, this smartphone can deliver the perfect experience for you. The Google Pixel 2 XL does not have a triple-camera or a dual-camera setup. However, the smartphone uses Google's software algorithms to deliver great bokeh effect in pictures. Being the best smartphone camera of 2017, we think it can be an alternative to the Huawei P20 Pro

Google Pixel 2017 — Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are one of the best phones of 2017

The Google Pixel 2 XL features a 6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1440x2880 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. The device packs in 4GB of RAM coupled with either 64GB or 128GB of onboard storage. The Pixel 2 XL sports 12-megapixel camera at the back with a LED flash.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Huawei P20 Pro might be one of the best smartphones currently, but Galaxy Note 8 ruled the smartphone world in 2017. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was one of the complete packaged smartphones of 2017.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 features a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440x2960 pixels and an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Exynos 8895 chipset coupled with the Mali-G71 MP20 GPU. The device packs in 6GB of RAM and it is backed by a 3300mAh battery.

In the camera segment, the Galaxy Note 8 comes with a 12-megapixel dual-camera setup with dual OIS at the back. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.

Both the Huawei P20 Pro and P20 Lite smartphones are now available in the Indian markets as well.

Top 5 types of Apps you need to install on your smartphone

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Devesh Arora

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April 14, 2018

There are a ton if applications available for iOS and Android

Smartphone applications have made our life much easier. There are a ton of apps on both popular mobile-based operating systems, iOS and Android. Some of these apps have become a great part of our life as they solve a lot of our problems. So we have brought down a list of apps that we think should be the first to install when you get a new smartphone.

Messaging App

WhatsApp is the first app that comes to our mind when speaking of texting or messaging. It is also one of the first apps we install after setting up our smartphones. So if you have recently got a new smartphone, you should definitely install WhatsApp. It offers you free cross-platform messaging where you can also share pictures videos and much more. There are more apps like WhatsApp which include Telegram, Hike and many more.

Notes Keeping App

Most smartphones including iPhones and Android smartphones come with a notes application. Usually, these apps are not as good as some of the third-party notes keeping apps. We recommend that you should try out Google Keep. Keep is Google's own note keeping application and is available on both, iOS and Android. Keep allows you to sync all your notes online so that they can be safe and you can also see those notes from any device. You can also check out some other advanced notes app like Evernote and Microsoft OneNote.

Evernote comes with some advanced set of features

Your Telecom Operator's app

Nowadays. most of our work is now easy thanks to the smartphone applications. Telecom operators like Airtel, Vodafone and Jio also have their own apps for various reasons. These apps allow you to check your balance, data left, pack validity and much more. We highly recommend you to install applications by your service provider to keep a track of your usage. You can also make online recharges or bill payments using these apps.

My Jio app — My Jio App from Reliance Jio allows you to check your balance on the go

Social Media App

We all need to be social in some way or the other. Sometimes they help us relax or stay connected to our friends and family. Sometimes these social media platforms might just be a part of your work. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram have their own Android and iOS applications. If you are on any social media, you can simply install the app to stay connected.

Instagram is one of the most popular social media application

Music Streaming Service

Spotify allows users to listen to high quality music for free

Since Jio came into the market, rates of mobile data have been reduced by a lot. As the mobile data is now cheaper, instead of downloading music, many people now prefer to use a music streaming service. There are plenty of music streaming services like Gaana, Apple Music, Saavn and much more. You can also check out Spotify, a popular music streaming service. To install Spotify we recommend you to read our article on How to download and use Spotify in India.

Xiaomi Black Shark gaming smartphone with 8GB of RAM launched

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Brahmjot Singh

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April 14, 2018

Xiaomi backed Black Shark has launched its first gaming-centric smartphone with the same name. The smartphone has been launched in China starting at CNY 2,999 (Approximately Rs. 31,100). Xiaomi will be holding the first sale of the smartphone on April 20. It will be available on the company's official website along with JD.com and YouPin. As of now, there is no intimation from the company's side if or not this product will be sold outside of China.

The Black Shark features some really nifty gaming features like a liquid cooling system. Xiaomi with this smartphone is going up against the Razer Phone and the looks are a bit resembling. The new smartphone features a DCI-P3 colour gamut which the company claims goes up to 97 percent. We weren't able to do any tests on the smartphone. However, Xiaomi says to have run them for us and the device scored a whopping 2,79,464 on the AnTuTu benchmarking application.

Xiaomi also launched a dock for the Black Shark which features a joystick and a trigger button. The dock will cost interested users a separate CNY 179 (Approximately Rs. 1,900). The dock does indeed make the device look bigger and bulkier. However, it does seem to add a lot of functionality.

As for the specifications, the Xiaomi Black Shark sports a 5.99-inch full-HD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with the Adreno 630 GPU. All of this is backed by a 4,000mAh non-removable battery coupled with Quick Charge 3.0

As for the camera, the Black Shark features a dual camera setup on the back with 20-megapixel and a 12-megapixel sensor2 to take better portrait shots. As for the front camera, the device features a 20-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/2.2.

Also Read: Xiaomi introduces Mi Crowdfunding programme in India: Here's what you need to know

Finally coming to the price, the Xiaomi Black Shark starts at CNY 2,999 (Approximately Rs 31,100) for the 6GB RAM/64GB internal storage. Whereas the 8GG RAM/128GB internal storage version has been priced at CNY 3,499 (Approximately Rs. 36,300). It will initially be available in two colour options - Polar Night and Sky Grey.

Airtel offering 30GB data free to users who upgrade to 4G, here is how to avail it

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Lalit Wadhwa

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April 13, 2018

Telecom Giant, Airtel is offering free data under their latest program. This program is called 'Mera pehla smartphone'. It will help promote Digital India program. The company is offering 30GB free 4G data to eligible customers under this program. To avail, this offer, existing 2G/3G customers can upgrade to Airtel 4G. This will enable existing prepaid customers with 1GB data per day for 30 days. This 1GB data will be over the existing or new data packs user recharge with. However, existing Postpaid customers will get 30GB data for one month with rollover facility.

“While 4G smartphones are fast becoming the norm, for millions of customers with feature phones/3G devices the upgrade to a 4G smartphone is a big decision and a long term investment. This is one of the largest customer rewarding programs and with this initiative our customers shall get an opportunity to experience the online world at 4G speeds and fully unlock the potential of their smartphones. We believe this will help millions of our customers to fulfil their aspiration of owning a 4G smartphone by making the transition more rewarding”

-Vani Venkatesh, CMO, Bharti Airtel

Also Read: How to download and install the new Hello app

How to claim this Airtel offer?

Existing Airtel customers can check their eligibility and claim their free data benefits by calling 51111. If users wish, the same process can be done using My Airtel App as well. The benefit will be provided to the user within 24 hours of the user making the claim, the company claims. Also, Samsung has partnered with many smartphone manufacturers. Alos, Manufacturers like Samsung, Intex, Karbonn, Lava, Celkon, Motorola, Lenovo, Nokia, etc will offer special cashback offers and more on their entry-level smartphones.

How to download and install Hello app on your mobile phone

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Brahmjot Singh

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April 13, 2018

Orkut was one of the most popular social media platforms once. The founder of Orkut is back with another social-media platform, Hello. This new social media platform works only on the Android or iOS app and cannot be accessed via a browser. So, here's how you can download, install and use the new social media platform.

"We designed 'Hello' to help you make connections in the real world. It's a social network built on loves not likes, and I'm delighted to say 'Hello' to India once again," said Buyukkokten, CEO of Hello Network Inc.

"Today's online networks force people to treat each other totally differently from how they would behave face-to-face. Technology should help us become more understanding, more optimistic, kinder and better people," He Further added.

How to download and install Hello

Head over to Google Play Store or Apple App Store
Search for Hello
Hit Install and wait for the app to be installed
Fire up the application
Tap on "Get Started"
The app will now ask you about your interests so that it can create a portfolio depending on your likes. You will have to choose at least 5 interests and hit Done

Now you will get an option to create an account. Tap on "create account" in order to create one
Fill-up your basic information and hit continue

Now enter your Phone number and set a password
Tap on Verify
In the next step, you will need to enter the OTP sent to the provided number
Voila! You are now on Hello!

Also Read: Facebook to soon introduce “delete for everyone” feature on Messenger: Here’s why

Currently, the news is filled with Facebook and CambaridgeAnalytica problems. This might just be the right time to introduce a new social media platform. If it proves to be safer than Facebook, it can easily gain a lot of popularity in a short period of time.

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1. The Normal Way: Key Combination

2. Palm Swipe to Capture

3. Edge Screen: Smart Select

4. Bixby Voice Assistant

5. Google Assistant

What's the new Feature?

How to get it?

Canon EOS M50 Features

1. Razer Phone

2. OnePlus 5T

3. Honor View 10

4. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s

5. Samsung Galaxy A8+

Samsung Galaxy S9+

Apple iPhone X

OnePlus 5T

Google Pixel 2 XL

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Messaging App

Notes Keeping App

Your Telecom Operator's app

Social Media App

Music Streaming Service

How to claim this Airtel offer?

How to download and install Hello