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Xiaomi Black Shark gaming smartphone with 8GB of RAM launched

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Brahmjot Singh
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Xiaomi Black Shark
Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming Smartphone with a Liquid Cooling System

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 Black Shark
Will the Xiaomi Black Shark be able to take on the Razer Phone?

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

Xiaomi Black Shark
CNY 179 seems very reasonable for a controller that makes it very easy for a user to play games

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

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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Airtel is offering 30GB free 4G data to users who buy their first 4G smartphone in order to promote Digital India program.

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

By
Brahmjot Singh
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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.

Apple to start manufacturing iPhone 6s Plus in India, Expect a price drop soon

By
Devesh Arora
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Apple currently imports most of its products to sell in India. Recently, the company started producing iPhone SE's in India. The smartphone was being assembled by Wistron here in India. Now Apple has started a trial production of the iPhone 6s Plus in the country.

Wistron has created a whole new assembly line for the Apple iPhone 6s in India. The smartphone will be assembled at the Bengaluru facility of Wistron. As the smartphone will now be assembled in India, the company will not need to pay any import fees. In a nutshell, the prices of the Apple iPhone 6s are expected to drop once the commercial production starts. As per the executives, the price could drop anywhere from 5-7% for the smartphone.

iPhone 6S Giveaway

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Apple iPhone 6s Plus features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The smartphone uses an Apple A9 chip coupled with PowerVR GT7600 GPU. The device packs in 2GB of RAM and comes in 32GB and 128GB storage variants. The smartphone runs on Apple's iOS 11.3 operating system. Under the hood, there is a 2750mAh battery powering up the internals.

On the optics front, the 2015 Apple flagship comes with a 12-megapixel camera at the back with f/2.2 aperture and a dual-LED flash. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

Also Read: Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are now available in Red: Price, Availability and more

Currently, the Apple iPhone 6s Plus 32GB is priced at Rs. 52,240 on Apple's website. However, you can grab one for less than Rs. 40,000 via e-commerce websites like Flipkart or Amazon.

Once Apple starts producing the smartphone in India, you should be able to get a 32GB iPhone 6s for less than Rs. 35,000.

WhatsApp now allows users to lock voice note recording: Here's how it works

By
Devesh Arora
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WhatsApp has recently introduced a much-awaited feature on its Beta application. The new feature allows users to record voice messages without forcing them to hold down the voice note key. The feature was first spotted on the Beta app and it is now making its way to the stable version as well.

The locked recordings feature was first seen on WhatsApp beta 2.18.70. It was also reported by WABetaInfo, who is a popular beta tester for WhatsApp. The update will soon be rolled out to all Android users. It will later make its way to the iOS devices.

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How to use Locked Recordings on WhatsApp

  • Make sure the WhatsApp application on your Android smartphone is updated
  • Open WhatsApp
  • Head over to a personal or a group chat
  • Here, hold the voice note option for a split second
  • Now, you will see an option for the slide to lock. Slide towards the lock icon to lock the recording
  • After sliding to the lock icon, you can let go of your finger from the screen and just record the voice note handsfreeWhatsApp Voice Note 1
  • If you like to cancel the voice note in the middle of the recording, you just simply tap Cancel in the middle

The new locked recordings feature does sound interesting but it does come with a set of limitations. When you lock a voice note recording, you will not be able to do anything in the app. You won't be able to view a photo or a video sent by your friend. You also cannot type in a message in the middle of the recording. Lastly, you can not even go to another chat while recording a voice note.

Also Read: Instagram to soon allow users to download a copy of their data

Meanwhile, as per a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is also working on bringing stickers feature to its app. The app will also allow you to see the size of the sticker pack before downloading it so that you can save on your data.

Xiaomi Mi 6X to be unveiled on April 25: Here's what you need to know

By
Devesh Arora
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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi Mi 6X in China. The smartphone will be launched as the Mi A2 in India. Just like last year, Mi 6X and Mi A2 will have the same specification but the software will be different. The Xiaomi Mi A2 will come with Android One while the Mi 6X will come with MIUI.

Xiaomi has rolled out media invites for an upcoming launch event. The launch event is set to happen on April 25 at the Wuhan University. Xiaomi has also confirmed the launch event via a Weibo post.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Xiaomi Mi 6X is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC.  The smartphone will feature a 5.99-inch full HD display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. If the display and processor sound familiar to you, its because these are the same as used in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Xiaomi Mi A2 leaks
Source: Tenaa

As per the leaks, Xiaomi Mi 6X will pack in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. If the leaks are to be believed, Mi fans might be disappointed as there is no upgrade in terms of storage and RAM. The smartphone is said to carry a 2910mAh battery under the hood.

Also Read: Here’s how the Xiaomi’s Black Shark Gaming smartphone will look like

In terms of optics, the Xiaomi Mi 6X will sport a dual camera setup at the back. The camera setup is expected to include a 20-megapixel and an 8-megapixel sensor. Up front, there will be a 20-megapixel selfie shooter.

Instagram to soon allow users to download a copy of their data

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Tech Desk
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Currently, the tech news is flooded with Facebook and Cambridge Analytica issues. The whole thing has left many people in shock. After Facebook, people are concerned about their data on other social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. To counter all this, Instagram has already started working on a new feature. The social media platform will now soon allow users to download a copy of their data.

As per recent reports, Instagram confirmed TechCrunch that they are currently working on a new tool. This new data portability tool will allow users to download a copy of the data they have on their Instagram profile. The data includes everything from profile info to your pictures and even direct messages.

Instagram

Facebook also has its own Download Your Information tool that allows users to download all the information the ever shared on the social media platform. As Instagram is owned by Facebook, it was quite an obvious thing to see such a feature making its way here too. Also with this new tool, the social media website will meet the standards of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Also Read: How to check if Facebook shared your data with Cambridge Analytica

As of now, Instagram has not shared details on how the things are gonna work. We expect them to explain about the tool at the time of its launch.

This new tool will also save the social media site from losing any users. After the #DeleteFacebook thing, it is now mandatory for other social media platforms to take care of their user data.

Here is what Google I/O 2018 will feature

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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Google hosts their I/O every year to launch their latest developments coming to market. This year is no different. From .app domain names to exciting developments about the Android TV, Wear OS, and Photos. Here is what the company has in store this year for us.

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This year's Google I/O 2018 is only 27 days away. The event is starting on May 8 and will end on May 10. This year also, there will be Keynote Sessions. These sessions offer a chance to look at how the company's technology can impact the world. However, if you are thinking that you missed the opportunity, here is how you can book in advance seats of I/O as confirmed attendees.

  • Go to google.com/io/schedule, sign in with your account and click on the ticket icon for each Session you want to reserve.
  • If a particular Session has already reached the reservation capacity, you’ll see an hourglass icon instead. That means you can be waitlisted.
  • You can reserve as many Sessions as you’d like per day, but only one reservation/waitlist per time slot is allowed.
  • Reservations will remain open until 1 hour before the start time for each Session.

However, the seats are only available for the sessions and not for the other events. Also, the final schedule can change before the event starts.

Also Read: Huawei to soon launch an Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone

Android TV – May 8, 3 PM on Stage 8

Sascha Prueter from Google will address about the  “recent system enhancements, new features for developers, and how the Android TV platform is evolving.”

.app domain names ­– May 8, 4 PM on Stage 6

According to the company, “.app, the web’s first secure-only open top-level domain (TLD) for mobile apps and developers, is launching on May 8.” During this Session, Ben McIlwain and Adrienne Porter Felt will talk how people and developers can use a .app domain names, HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), best practices for secure website development, and the unique security benefits of .app domains.

Wear OS ­– May 9, 10:30 AM on Stage 8

This session will be led by Rati Agrawal, Tom Rudick, and Dennis Troper. This session will be aimed at talking about the latest developments in Wear OS formerly Android Wear. The description reads  "attend this session to… hear about new product features, and learn best practices to create Wear OS apps.”

Google Photos – May 9, 10:30 AM on Stage 5

Google claims that the Photos have grown from 0-500 million users in just a few years. This makes it a really important project for the company. Google teases that this session will preview some exciting updates to Photos. This session will be led by Ruchi Bezoles and Ben Greenwood from Google. It will be followed by a Google Photos Office Hour at 3:30 PM the same day.

Huawei to soon launch an Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone

By
Devesh Arora
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Google last year introduced a new Android platform for a low budget smartphone. The Android Oreo (Go Edition) was launched to make cheaper smartphones more usable. Companies like Nokia and Huawei started working such smartphones that can take advantage of the new operating system.

While Nokia has already launched the Nokia 1, Huawei announced at the MWC 2018 that it will soon be coming up with an Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphones. The company said that it will be launching the smartphone in the first half of 2018. However, a recent report suggests that a Huawei executive has confirmed that the smartphone will drop-in alongside the Y-series soon.

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Huawei has confirmed Android Authority that their first Android Go smartphone will be a part of Y-series 2018. The Huawei executive has also confirmed that the smartphone will be launching sometime in May.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo launched in India: Price, Specifications and Availability

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Huawei executive Zhao Likun told Android Authority that the smartphone comes equipped with 1GB of RAM. The storage on the smartphone will be 16GB.

To recall, Android Oreo (Go Edition) is a toned down version of Android Oreo launched a few weeks after the official launch of Android Oreo. The new operating system is lightweight and focuses on bringing smooth performance on smartphones with 1GB or even 512MB of RAM. It also uses different versions of applications to save on space. So, the Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone should work fine even on phones with storage as less as 8GB.

Blackberry Athena Renders prove that the Blackberry is not getting rid of the Keyboard anytime soon

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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Canadian smartphone company, Blackberry showed us back in 2017 that physical keyboard on a smartphone can be fun. However, its usefulness is doubtful and also, the people actually looking for such a smartphone is also small in number. Come 2018 and we have rumours about the Blackberry Athena. Blackberry Athena is another smartphone by the company with their trump card. That is a physical keyboard. This might be officially the KEYone successor. This time with the spacebar sporting a Blackberry logo and a dual camera setup at the back.

Blackberry Athena

The alleged renders show the biggest change to the Keyboard and the camera setup at the back. The last year's KEYone sported the same sensor as the Google Pixel. This year, the renders show a dual camera setup at the back. Also, the keyboard has a bit of a matte finish. Rest of the design looks almost the similar.

Few of the other slightly less noticeable design changes are the size of the front camera. It is now smaller. Also, the front speaker is a single piece instead of a grille on the KEYone. The size management will give the Athena more display to work with. However, we cannot confirm this as of now.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo launched in India: Price, Specifications and Availability

The design on the back is almost similar to the Limited Edition Black KEYone, apart from that dual camera setup. However, some people claim that the upper part is leather instead of black anodised aluminium.

Blackberry Athena

However, not everything is good about the Athena. The renders show the Power button, volume rocker and convenience key to be on the same side. Expect a lot of complaint on accidental key presses. Also, the capacitive buttons from the KEYone make a return. The company can easily move the buttons on the screen and increase the display size. Also, the keyboard can offer navigation shortcuts, eliminating the need for those buttons.

Finally, Athena's renders show the USB Type-C along with a headphone jack. Its good to see the headphone jack still present. However, we still don't know Athena's price tag. So we don't know how it will stack up against the Ghost and Ghost Pro. However, guessing by the KEYone, it will be a mid rager device.

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