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Top announcements from the Apple March Event 2018

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Lalit Wadhwa
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Apple decided to host its annual spring event at an unusual place. The company moved the place of its annual spring event to all the way in Chicago. What's more interesting is, it moved it to a High School in Chicago. As this event was aimed at increasing company's presence in the educational market. This company was on point with the location. Apple is trying to take over the educational market currently dominated by Microsoft and Google. Here is the biggest news from the event.

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1. Cheaper Educational iPad

Educational iPad

For most of the people, the most important announcement of the event was the new iPad. The company calls it is the Educational iPad. It is the most affordable one yet. Also, it comes with Apple Pencil support. However, the affordable part is debatable. It costs $299 for schools and $329 for normal people. $329 is the price of its 9.7-inch iPad the company announced last year. However, it packs few updates. Most notable one is that it works with the Apple Pencil. This support was only available to iPad Pro's earlier. The Pencil costs $99 and schools/teachers can get $10 off.

The new education iPad Comes with Touch ID, an HD FaceTime camera, an 8-megapixel rear camera. It also sports the last generation Apple’s A10 Fusion chip. The company claims 10 hours of battery life. Both the non-LTE and LTE versions will be available.

2. Logitech Crayon Stylus

Logitech Crayon Stylus

Since the new iPad works with Apple Pencil and it is not cheap. Apple has announced a cheap third party compatible Pencil alternative. The new Logitech crayon looks more playful with its name and design. It sports orange bands to make it look a little less boring. Also, it packs a price tag of only $49.

The company also says, that there will be a $99 Logitech keyboard case in the future. It will be rugged design, made to make your iPad more durable. This is because schools can be rough.

3. Updates to the iWork

iWork

The company announced the new version of iWork. Most of the updates are software based. The most important change is the support for Apple Pencil. For example, Pages include a Digital Book Creation tool that lets teachers and students build books. Apps like Numbers can be used to create lab reports. Such kind of updates is packed into the whole slew of Apple iWork Apps.

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro launched with Triple camera setup and a Notch

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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  1. Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Huawei finally took covers of the much awaited Huawei P20 and the P20 Pro. After many rumours and waiting, we have the smartphones here. The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro are the companies latest flagship smartphones. What's interesting is that the Pro variant comes with not double, not a Triple camera setup at the back. Also, both of the P20 devices come with a notch and a front facing fingerprint sensor.

Huawei P20 Pro and P20

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro Specifications

Huawei P20 sports a 5.8-inch FullView display with 2440x1080 display resolution. While the Pro variant sports a 6.1-inch OLED display and 2440x1080 display resolution. Both of the devices are powered by Huawei's in-house developed Kirin 970 processor. The new Kirin processor has inbuilt support for the AI and neural networks. The smaller variant comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. While the bigger pro variant bumps up the RAM to 6GB.

Huawei P20 Pro

Both of the devices sport a Notch and a front facing fingerprint sensor. Also, both the smartphones ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack. However, these devices have IP certification. The smaller variant comes with an IP 58 certification and the bigger pro variant comes with IP67 certification. The smaller variant is backed up by a 3,500mAH battery and the bigger variant is backed up by a 4,000mAh battery.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s is finally official with no Notch and iPhone X styled camera, just a half iPhone clone

The most important aspect of these smartphones is its cameras. For the selfie, both of the devices sport a 24-megapixel f/2.0 aperture camera sensor. That's the biggest selfie shooter in terms of megapixels. The smaller variant comes with dual rear cameras with 0-megapixel f/1.6 and f/1.8 aperture sensors. The bigger pro variant sports a triple camera setup. That's something unheard of on production smartphones. It consists of a 40-megapixel RGB sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Along with that, we get a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor with f/1.6 aperture and an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor with a f/2.4 aperture.

Price and Availability

Huawei P20 Pro

The Huawei P20 costs €649(~ Rs 52,000) and is available starting now. The Pro variant is available for €899(~ Rs 72,000) starting April 6th. Both the devices are available in Midnight Blue, Graphite Black, Pink Gold colours.

How to download and use Spotify in India: A very simple trick

By
Devesh Arora
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Spotify is a popular music-streaming service that is restricted to a few countries currently. The service is currently not available in India officially even though it has some Hindi songs. If you have heard people appreciate Spotify and wanna check it out in India or any other country where it is restricted, here's how you can download and install the application.

Windows PC

To download and install the Spotify application on your Windows PC, you will need to follow these steps.

  • Head over to Spotify's website and download the application.
  • Once the file is downloaded, run it to start the installation process.Congratulations! Now you have the Spotify application on your PC. Wait? Was it that simple? No. Here comes the main trick.
  • Close Spotify, if it is already running.
  • Now you will need to download a VPN service. We would recommend either TunnelBear or Hotspot Shield.
  • Once the application is downloaded, open it and hit connect.
  • After it connects, you can simply fire up the Spotify application and Login or SignUp

Spotify Windows application

  • Once you have created an account or logged in to the existing one, you can just turn off the VPN service and enjoy some songs on Spotify.

In case, you notice that you have been logged out of Spotify, just fire up the VPN service, log in and turn it off again.

Android

Earlier there was a way, where you could install the Spotify application on your Android smartphone just by using VPN. However, recently that stopped working. So, we figured out another workaround and here's how you can get Spotify on your Android smartphone.

  • Install the apk file once the download is complete. Make sure you have Unknown Sources checked under Settings>Security.
  • Open up the application and search for Spotify.
  • Hit Install on Spotify and it will start downloading the application.
  • Once the download is complete, you can simply Install the application by following instructions on the screen.
  • Now fire up the Spotify app and login or signup to start enjoying the music-streaming service.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s is finally official with no Notch and iPhone X styled camera, just a half iPhone clone

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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Chinese Electronics Manufacturer, Xiaomi finally unveiled the Mi Mix 2s. The official launch comes after the slew of rumours revealed almost everything. It sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, upgrades to Mi Mix 2 and dual rear camera's. Appart from that, the smartphone is almost similar to the Mi Mix 2. Thus the name Mi Mix 2s, implying an update to the Mi Mix 2.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s

In terms of design, the new Mi Mix 2s shaves few millimetres off its all sides. However, that's a difference you won't even notice. Still, the Mi Mix 2s carries that gorgeous design of the Mi Mix series. Also great, No notch in the Mi Mix 2s.

The display of the Mi Mix series is its main standpoint. The Mi Mix 2s sports a 5.99-inch 18:9 FullHD+ IPS panel. With almost no bezels and a 2.5D curved glass, the device looks spectacular. Below it is a 5MP selfie shooter. The earpiece is tucked away in the tiniest of bezel at the top. However, this is all similar to the Mi Mix 2.

Also Read: Foldable iPhone might become a reality soon

The Mi Mix 2s comes with a dual rear camera setup. One is a regular snapper with a f/1.8 aperture. The second lens is a telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Both of these lens sports OIS. Also, the dual pixel technology aims at taking multiple photos and reducing noise.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s Camera

However, that's all from the outside. The Mi Mix 2s packs a lot of changes inside too.Qualcomm's current top-tier offer. The Mi Mix 2s sports an upgraded Snapdragon 845. It is almost 30-percent faster than the older Snapdragon 835.

The company has also refreshed the software. The device now comes with Android 8.0 Oreo with MiUi 9.5 out of the box. The device also packs a couple of Ai features. Mi Mix 2s also has its own assistant. It is called the XiaoAI. However, it is not sure whether it is only for Chinese users or for the world.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s Features

However, there is still no Ip protection rating. Also, there is no return of the 3.5mm headphone jack. What these is, is Qi wireless charging. It is the worlds first ceramic backed phone to have that feature. the Mi Mix 2s also has a massive 3,400mAH battery. For the RAM and Storage, these device comes in a variety of options. You can get all the way up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, starting from 6GB RAM and 64GB Storage.

Pricing

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s costs CNY3,299 ($530) for the base model. The upgraded model with 128GB storage costs CNY3,599 ($575). However, the top of the line 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model will cost CNY3,999 ($640). This will include a free wireless charger in the box. The sale starts on 1st April. It is available to buy from Mi.com and Mi home stores.

Nokia 1 with Android Oreo (Go Edition) launched in India: Price, Specifications and more

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Tech Desk
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HMD Global, at the MWC 2018 showcased a couple of new smartphones one of which was the Nokia 1. Nokia 1 is the company's first smartphone to come with the Android Oreo (Go Edition). Android Oreo (Go Edition) is Google's initiative towards making Android a better experience even on a budget smartphone with as less as 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Nokia 1 is powered by the MediaTek MT6737M processor which is a quad-core chipset clocked at 1.1GHz. The smartphone features a  4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480x854 pixels. The device packs in 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage. The storage on the handset is further expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. The Nokia 1 runs on Android Oreo (Go Edition) and is backed by a 2150mAh battery.

Nokia 1

 

Also Read: Xiaomi rolls out the MiUi 9.5 update with redesigned notification shade and quick replies

In the camera department, the Nokia 1 sports a 5-megapixel camera at the back with a LED flash. Up front, there is a 2-megapixel camera sensor which can be used for taking selfies and making video calls.

Price and Availability

Nokia 1 has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs. 5,499. The smartphone comes in Red and Dark Blue colour variants. The smartphone will be available at all offline stores across the country. Nokia has also introduced Xpress On covers for the smartphone priced at Rs. 450 and available in Azure and Grey or Yellow and Pink colour variants.

Elon Musk reacts to #DeleteFacebook by eliminating Facebook pages of Tesla and SpaceX

By
Devesh Arora
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From the past few days, the internet is filled with #DeleteFacebook. The popular social media site Facebook's user data got exploited by Cambridge Analytica, a British political consultancy. Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla reacted to this by deleting the verified Facebook pages of his companies.

What is #DeleteFacebook?

Soon after the reports came in regarding the Facebook user data being exploited, Brian Acton, the co-founder of WhatsApp had something to say. Acton tweeted "It is time. #deletefacebook" to which Elon Musk replied, "What’s Facebook?". The #DeleteFacebook went trending on YouTube and following that many people started deleting their Facebook accounts.

Elon Musk Facebook

After Musk's reply to Acton's tweet, someone replied, "Delete SpaceX page on Facebook if you're the man?". Musk then replied in the comments section, "I didn’t realize there was one. Will do." Elon Musk really kept up with his words and deleted the official verified pages of SpaceX as well as Tesla.

Also Read: Airtel users can now get 30GB of 4G data for free, Here’s how

Further, Martina Pennisi commented, "What about Instagram?", to which Musk replied, "Instagram’s probably ok imo, so long as it stays fairly independent. I don’t use FB & never have, so don’t think I’m some kind of martyr or my companies are taking a huge blow. Also, we don’t advertise or pay for endorsements, so … don’t care."

Elon Musk later tweeted, "It's not a political statement and I didn't do this because someone dared me to do it. Just don't like Facebook. Gives me the willies. Sorry." By seeing all this, we feel that Elon Musk is just an ISIS Kidnapping away from becoming the Iron Man.

Foldable iPhone might become a reality soon

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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Apple is a company which don't need any introduction. As the market gears up for the launch of 2018 iPhone models. The company is gearing up for something big. Apple is gearing up for the smartphones in their 2020 lineup. The Apple is planning to launch a foldable smartphone in 2020. This is in line with the previous report of Apple partnering up with LG for foldable OLED displays. This will enable the technology giant to launch a smartphone that can turn into a tablet when needed.

Does it mean a foldable iPhone by Apple is a reality?

Apple iPhone X

These speculations arise due to a courtesy of Bank of America Merrill Lynch. As per a report by CNBC, we know that Apple is working with many of its Asian partners to launch the rumoured foldable iPhone before 2020. Analyst Wamsi Mohan also in a note to a client noted, that the new iPhone ay potentially double up as a tablet. The analyst says to have prepared this note by meeting many of the company's unit supplies in Asia.

This is not the first time reports like this have seen the light of the day. There were reports back in 2017 stating the same. Also, there were reports of LG working with Apple to make the next generation iPhone's launching in 2020. This partnership is for developing foldable OLED's and flexible printed motherboards.

Also Read: OnePlus 5T goes out of stock in the United States, OnePlus 6 incoming

In addition to Apple, we have reports of LG and Samsung also working on a foldable version of their smartphones. However, none of these companies has made anything public. Therefore, these are us speculations at the moment.

Meanwhile, the Cupertino based Technology Giant is expected to launch three smartphones in 2018. These smartphones will adopt the iPhone X design. These smartphones will also ditch the TouchID in favour of the FaceID. However, there are rumours of these smartphones coming with an LCD display instead of OLED to keep costs down.

OnePlus 5T goes out of stock in the United States, OnePlus 6 incoming

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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Chinese Smartphone Manufacturer OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of the new OnePlus 6. However, the OnePlus 5T, company's present flagship is no longer available. At least in the United States of America. The official site of the company is no longer selling the device in the United States. According to the company, this is due to the higher demand for the smartphone than expected. Due to such a high demand, the company is not able to produce an adequate number of units, hence the device is out of stock. The latest development comes after the rumours of the OnePlus 6 launching in the Q2 2018. Last time also, after the launch of the OnePlus 5T, the OnePlus 5 went out of stock. This means the OnePlus 6 is coming soon.

OnePlus 5T hands-on review

Unlike other major companies like Samsung, Sony, and its home ground competitor Xiaomi, OnePlus launches only one model at a time. The launch of OnePlus 5T led to the stop of sales of the OnePlus 5. The OnePlus 6 will stop the sale of the OnePlus 5T. Hence, seeing a production of the OnePlus 5T just before OnePlus 6 launch is a good strategy. However, the device is still in stock at some retailers like the Amazon.

What does the non-availability of the OnePlus 5T mean for the company?

Although, the units are in full stock in many of the countries. However, directing units is not an option, as due to the use of different ac adapters in different countries. This fuels the launch demand of OnePlus 6 even more. The device can be launched in May or June. This will match the schedule of the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 5. However, the gap of a few months from now to the launch of OnePlus 6 may harm sales for the company.

Also Read: OnePlus 6 Spec sheet leaked online, Here’s what you need to know

As per a recent leak, the OnePlus 6 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage will cost around CAD 749 (~ Rs. 38,000) in Canada. This equates to around $575, higher than the $559 launch price of the same variant of the OnePlus 5T.

Moto G6 Plus spotted online, Here are the specifications and other details

By
Tech Desk
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Lenovo-owned Motorola is now working on bringing the successor to the Moto G5 line-up. The Moto G family has gained quite a bit of popularity and many are excited about the upcoming Moto G6 line-up. The much-awaited Moto G6 Plus was spotted on Taiwanese NCC certification website with model number XT 1926-5. The smartphone is expected to launch sometime in April 2018.

The listing confirms some of the specifications and features of the upcoming smartphone. The list was first spotted by 91 Mobiles. As per the listing, the Moto G6 Plus will feature a 5.93-inch Full HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC. The device will be available with 3GB, 4GB and even 6GB of RAM. The inbuilt storage on the handset can go up to 64GB depending on the variant. There will also be an option for expandable storage via the microSD card slot.

Moto G6 (Leaked Image)

The Moto G6 Plus will run on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The software on the smartphone will also support Google's Project Treble for faster updates. Powering everything up, there will be a 3,250mAh battery.

Also Read: Xiaomi rolls out the MiUi 9.5 update with redesigned notification shade and quick replies

As for the optics, the Moto G6 Plus will sport a dual camera setup at the back. The rear camera setup will include a 12-megapixel and a 5-megapixel sensor. Up front, there will be a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

The Moto G6 Play is most likely to be priced somewhere between Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 18,000. At this price point, the smartphone will compete directly against the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Honor 9i and the Honor 7X.

Airtel users can now get 30GB of 4G data for free, Here's how

By
Devesh Arora
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After the introduction of Reliance Jio, many other telecom operators have started rolling out their VoLTE services. Bharti Airtel recently started rolling out the VoLTE services in few cities of India. The company is now expanding its rollout to even more cities across the country. As the company expands its VoLTE services, the company is offering 30GB of 4G data to few users.

Airtel VoLTE Beta

Airtel has started a VoLTE Beta programme in few states including West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Kerala, Bihar, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh. Airtel users living in these states can sign up for the VoLTE Beta programme. Under this programme, the users will get early access to the telecom operator's VoLTE services and they have to provide their feedback on the same.

Airtel VoLTE Beta 1

To avail the 30GB 4G data benefits, users will need to sign up for the VoLTE Beta programme. Once they have signed up and enabled VoLTE on their smartphone, they will receive 10GB of 4G data. You will receive another 10GB of data when you provide a feedback at the end of 4th week of your usage. Similarly, at the end of 8th week of usage, giving a feedback will get you another 10GB of 4G data.

Also Read: Jio partners with Saavn to support small artists

To enter the Airtel's VoLTE Beta programme you will need to have a VoLTE enabled device with the latest firmware installed on it. Further, you can head over to Airtel's website to check your eligibility for the VoLTE Beta programme.

Bharti Airtel recently rolled out their VoLTE services in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhatisgarh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Kolkata.

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