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Itel S42 and A44 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Availability

By
Devesh Arora
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Itel has launched two new budget smartphones in India, the Itel A44 and the S42. The highlights of the smartphone include the 18:9 displays up front. The A44 will compete against the likes of 10.or D and Xiaomi Redmi 5A. The S42, on the other hand, will have competition with the 10.or E and the Xiaomi Redmi 5.

Commenting on the launch, Mr Marco Ma, MD, TRANSSION India said, “For us, India is one of the top priority markets and we are glad with the response that we’ve received in India so far. Further building upon brand’s global success story, itel in a very short span of time has become one of the leading brands in India. itel has emerged as the second largest player in the overall mobile phone market in India by capturing 9 percent market share for the year 2017, registering an exponential growth of 217% year-on-year as per industry report. The reason behind itel’s continued success in the Indian market is its dynamic expansion strategy that focusses on meeting existing market requirements through its value plus proposition.”

Itel A44 and S42 launch

He further added, “We are excited to announce the extremely aggressive and feature-packed smartphone portfolio for the Indian consumers. In today’s day and age, consumers are focused on maximising their smartphone experience and are looking for high-performance smartphones. The latest smartphone portfolio from itel is based on the promise of “Fuller Experience” to deliver an unparalleled ownership value to the consumers and we’re sure that it will exceed the expectations in the relevant segment.”

Itel A44 Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Itel A44 is powered by the MediaTek 6737M processor. The smartphone features a 5.45-inch display with a resolution of 480x960 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device packs in 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 32GB using microSD card. The Itel A44 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat and is backed by a 2,400mAh battery. The smartphone also includes a fingerprint scanner at the back.

itel A44

In the camera department, the Itel A44 comes with a 5-megapixel camera at the front as well as the back. Both the cameras come with a LED flash.

Itel S42 Specifications

In terms of specifications, the Itel S42 features a 5.65-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1440 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC clocked at 1.4GHz. The device packs in 3GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. The smartphone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

itel S42

On the optics front, the S42 sports a 13-megapixel camera sensor at the front as well as the back with dual LED flash.

Price and Availability

Itel has launched the A44 with a price tag of Rs. 5,799 while the S42 will retail for Rs. 8,499. The Itel A44 will be available in Champagne, Rose Gold and Red colour variants. The S42, on the other hand, comes in Black and Champagne colour options. The smartphones will be available starting March 20.

Vivo X21 with in-display fingerprint scanner and a notch launched: Price, Specifications and more

By
Devesh Arora
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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Vivo has finally launched the much anticipated Vivo X21. The Vivo X21 is the second smartphone from the company that comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. As soon as you look at the smartphone, the first thing you will notice is that there is an iPhone X-like notch up front.

Specifications

In terms of specifications, the Vivo X21 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. The smartphone features a 6.28-inch Full HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The display up front has minimal bezels, thanks to the existence of a notch. The device packs in 6GB of RAM with 64GB or 128GB of onboard storage. Storage on the smartphone is expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 3,200mAh battery powering up the internals.

Vivo X21

Also Read: Oppo R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition launched: Prices, Specifications and Availability

On the optics front, the Vivo X21 sports a dual camera setup at the back which includes a 12-megapixel and a 5-megapixel sensor. Up front, there is a 12-megapixel selfie shooter.

Price and Availability

Vivo X21 is launched in two variants, a premium version and a regular version. The premium version comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The premium version of the X21 is priced at CNY 3,198 (approximately Rs. 33,000). The standard version, on the other hand, comes with a normal fingerprint scanner, 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The standard version of the smartphone is priced at CNY 2,898 (roughly Rs. 29,900).

Vivo X21 standard version is available in Ruby Red, Aurora White and Black colour variants. It will be available for pre-orders in China starting March 24. The premium version comes only in the Black and Ruby Red colour options. It will be available for pre-orders starting March 28 in China. There is no word as for when these smartphones will make their way to the other markets.

Asus ZenBook Flip S launched in India: Price, Specifications and Availability

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Tech Desk
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Taiwanese giant, Asus has launched a new convertible laptop in India. The Asus ZenBook Flip S (UX370) is the world's thinnest and lightest convertible laptop as per the company. The laptop weighs in at around 1.1 kilograms, and measures just 11.2mm. The other highlights of the convertible include the minimal bezels on the display and the Harman Kardon speakers.

Specifications

The Asus ZenBook Flip S (UX370) features a 13.3-inch display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The laptop is powered by the Intel Core i7-8550 8th Generation CPU. The processor is clocked at 1.8GHz and comes with a turbo frequency of up to 4GHz. The processor is also coupled with the Intel HD Graphics 620. The device packs in 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM and has a 512GB SATA3 SSD for storage. Under the hood, there is a 39Wh 2-cell Li-Ion polymer battery which supports fast charge to 60 percent in 50 minutes.

Asus ZenBook Flip S

As for the connectivity, the ZenBook Flip S supports dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth. For ports, the laptop offers a 3.5mm Audio Jack and only two USB Type-C ports with display and power delivery support. The laptop also features a fingerprint scanner.

Also Read: WhatsApp adds Group description, search participants and more options for Android

Asus ZenBook Flip S (UX370) comes with a 360-degree hinge that allows users to switch it into Laptop, Tablet or even Tent mode. The convertible also comes with dual Asus SonicMaster Premium stereo speakers certified by Harman Kardon.

Price and Availability

The Asus ZenBook Flip S (UX370) is priced at Rs. 1,30,990 in India. The convertible laptop will be available via both online as well as offline stores. It is only available in the Blue colour variant.

Garmin Launched the Vivofit 4 In India with Always-On Display and a year-long battery life

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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American Fitness Equipment manufacturer, Garmin launched their latest product in India. The Garmin Vivofit 4 has now been launched in India. The fitness band is available as an Amazon exclusive with a price tag of Rs 4,999. The unique selling point of the band is its battery life lasts more than a year. It also offers activity tracking with an Always on display. However, the year battery life is what the company claims. There are several colour options like Black, White, and Black Speckle. And as for the sizes, the band is available in two sizes regular and large.

"We are sure that Vivofit 4 would revolutionize the fitness industry in India. Although there are several activity trackers in the market, what makes this particular product unique is that under typical use its battery can last up to a year, so you can forget about that charging cord. Vivofit 4 is more than any ordinary activity tracker; it is your personal coach and fitness buddy."

-Ali Rizvi, National Sales Manager, Garmin India, in a press statement

Garmin Vivofit 4 features

Garmn Vivofit 4

The Garmin Vivofit 4 has a coin cell for a battery. It also features a sunlight-visible, transflective, eight-colour memory-in-pixel (MIP) display. The display is an always on display to provide valuable information to the user. The display panel allows users to view certain basic features such as time, date, timer, stopwatch, and a step counter. The activity tracker has an inbuilt accelerometer to track users activities. Also, there is an option to find misplaced phones with a press of a button.

Also Read: How to extend the battery life of your Android smartphone

In terms of tracking features, its similar to other fitness trackers in the market. The Garmin Vivofit 4 tracks step taken, distance covered, and calories burnt and monitors sleep. Then there is also Garmin Move IQ feature. It helps the band to detect users movement. Then it classifies it into different activities. Furthermore, the users can use the Garmin Connect app to customize the Vivofit 4 according to their will. They can change various watch faces, colour themes, and add personalized text.

Sony giving out free PlayStation 4 or PlayStation VR with Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 compact pre-orders

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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Japanese electronics manufacturer, Sony unveiled their latest flagship smartphones for the year 2018. The Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are the company'' flagship smartphones for 2018. The smartphones were unveiled at the MWC 2018 earlier this year. Recently the company opened up pre-orders of the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact. The device can be pre-ordered across Europe. What's interesting are the pre-order promotions. The company is giving away a goodie bag to all the pre-order customers. The goodie bag includes the PlayStation gaming console, PlayStation VR pack, wireless headphones, wireless speakers, and more.

Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact

What exactly comes with the Pre-orders on the Xperia XZ series?

The Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact goodie bag vary with the country. Like for instance, customers in the UK on pre-ordering the new Xperia XZ2 or XZ2 Compact from either Carphone Warehouse or Three gets a choice between a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation VR. In addition to that, the company will be giving a year of PlayStation Plus for free with this. The offer is valid on all premium smartphones by the company. These include the Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact, and Xperia XZ Premium. However, in many countries like Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden the offers are different. In these countries, the customers will get the new WF-1000X Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Earphones free with the pre-order.

Also Read: How to extend the battery life of your Android smartphone

Also, if the users already have what the company is offering, there are also other options. Like in the UK other options include, a wireless charging dock and style cover touch with the Xperia XZ2 and a style cover touch with the XZ2 Compact. Meanwhile, in countries like Germany, the pre-ordering a Xperia XZ2 or an XZ2 compact will get you one of the following. Sony HDR-AS50 Action Camera, Sony GTK-XB5 Bluetooth Speaker, Sony WH-H900N h.ear Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling High-Resolution Headphones, Sony LF-S50G Google Assistant Built-in Wireless Speaker, or the PlayStation VR. Also, the story is same in Italy. The pre-order of either the Xperia XZ2 and the XZ2 Compact will come with a pair of Sony WH-1000XM2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones.

Xperia XZ2 Price and Specifications

As for the price, the Xperia XZ2 costs EUR 799 (~Rs 63,700), and the Xperia XZ2 Compact costs EUR 599 (~Rs 47,800). As for the colour variants, the Xperia XZ2 will arrive in Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green, and Ash Pin variants. On the other end, the Xperia XZ2 Compact will be made available in Black, White Silver, Moss Green, and Coral Pink variants. As for the specifications, the smartphones feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoCs coupled with full-HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio displays. It all comes bundled with 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage. Also, these phones run Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box.

What does it mean for India?

With the pre-offers, we are saying across Europe. It gives us some idea what we can expect when the Xperia XZ2 comes to India. The company should at least give its customers a free PS4. This can also include their top of the Line wireless headphones. This should be done to maintain an equality between Europe and India.

Will the OnePlus 6 look just like the Oppo R15?

By
Brahmjot Singh
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Oppo, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer launched the Oppo R15 in China today. OnePlus, another Chinese smartphone giant is a subsidiary of Oppo. This is why the Oppo R11 looked very similar to the OnePlus 5. Now with the introduction of the Oppo R15, it could mean that we already know how the OnePlus 6 will look like.

OnePlus keeps taking something from Oppo for their smartphones. OnePlus's popular dash charge technology was also drawn from Oppo which is called VOOC Charging by Oppo. Last year, OnePlus 5 and Oppo R11 shared the exact same design language. Now, we would expect that the OnePlus 6 would look a lot similar to the Oppo R15.

Oppo R15
Oppo R15

Starting off with the front, the Oppo R15 comes with a 6.28 inch OLED display. The display has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and has a notch up top. We have seen some renders of the upcoming OnePlus 6. The renders of the smartphone suggest that it will also come with a notch up front. This could possibly mean that the OnePlus 6 and the Oppo R15 will look similar at least from the front.

OnePlus 6 leaks
OnePlus 6 Leaks

Also Read: Oppo R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition launched: Prices, Specifications and Availability

Flipping the phones, the Oppo R15 a nice back with camera setup on the top left the corner. When we look towards the OnePlus 6 render, things don't look similar here. As per the renders, the smartphone is expected to feature a glass back. The glass back could help OnePlus to bring their first smartphone with wireless charging. Also, the smartphone will sport a vertical dual camera setup at the centre.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the OnePlus 6 is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. The smartphone will feature a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x2280 pixels.

Oppo R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition launched: Prices, Specifications and Availability

By
Devesh Arora
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Oppo, the Chinese smartphone giant, has finally unveiled the much awaited Oppo R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition. People who have been following the news regarding the Oppo R15 might be surprised. Well, the reports suggested that the company is launching the smartphones on March 31. However, Oppo decided to opt-in for an early launch on March 19. The major highlight of the smartphone is it's 19:9 display with a notch up top.

Specifications

The Oppo R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition sport a 6.28-inch OLED display. The displays on the smartphone come with 19:9 aspect ratio and 2280×1080 pixels resolution. The Oppo R15 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core SoC. R15 Dream Mirror Edition, on the other hand, comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core SoC. Both the smartphones will pack in 6GB of RAM with 128GB of onboard storage.

oppo r15

Oppo R15 is backed by a 3,450mAh battery while the R15 Dream Mirror Edition comes with a 3,400mAh battery under the hood. Both the smartphones run on Color OS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

Also Read: Huawei P20 Lite launched: Looks extremely similar to Apple iPhone X

On the optics front, the R15 sports a 16MP+5MP dual camera setup at the back. The Oppo R15 Dream Mirror Edition, on the other hand, has a 16MP+20MP dual camera setup at the back. Up front, there is a 20-megapixel selfie shooter with a f/2.0 aperture on both the smartphones.

Price and Availability

Oppo has launched the R15 at a price of RMB 2,999 (approximately Rs 30,800). The smartphone is available in Snow White, Hot Red, and Star Purple colour variants. Oppo R15 Dream Mirror Edition comes with a price tag of RMB 3,999 (approximately Rs 41,100). The R15 Dream Mirror Edition only available in the Hot Red colour option. Both the smartphones will be available in China starting April 1.

How to extend the battery life of your Android smartphone

By
Devesh Arora
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Smartphones are getting more and more useful with the introduction of a bunch of new applications. The more we use our smartphones, the more we tend to lose the battery on our device. Here are a few tips and tricks that can help you save some battery on your smartphone for those important scenarios.

1.) Turn off features you don't need

  • Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi uses the radio systems in a smartphone which ultimately pulls down the battery. Whenever you are travelling or you are out at a place where you don't have a Wi-Fi connection, you should prefer to turn off Wi-Fi on your smartphone. Also if you totally rely on your 3G/4G data connection, you should turn off the Wi-Fi to save battery.

  • Bluetooth

With wireless headphones and speakers getting popular, people have started using Bluetooth more often. However, if you leave the Bluetooth on your phone 'On' at all times, it can create a huge impact on the battery life.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Notifications

  • Mobile Data

Mobile Data is really handy, especially, when you are out of the range of any Wi-Fi connection. Mobile Data uses the 3G/4G connection that drains a lot of battery. So, y0ou should prefer to be on Wi-Fi whenever possible. Also, when you are low on battery and need the little juice for the important calls, you should switch off the Mobile Data.

  • Location Services

Location Services can be one of the main cause in the extreme drainage of your battery. To extend the battery life of your smartphone, you should keep the location services off. you can turn it on back again whenever you need it.

2.) Lesser Sync means Greater Battery Life

  • Head over to Settings > Accounts
  • Here you can turn off the sync for the services you don't want

If you are interested in saving a little more battery life, follow these steps

  • Go to Settings > Accounts > Google
  • Select an account (In situations where the smartphone is synced to multiple Google accounts
  • Here turn off the services you don't use. If this is your secondary account and you only need Gmail, then you can turn off every other service.

3.) Use these Apps

  • Greenify

The first app that comes to my mind when talking about the battery is the Greenify app. Greenify has been on the Google Play store for a pretty long time. The application basically hibernates the applications you don't need. This results in more battery life and a better performance.

  • IFTTT

If This Then That is another popular application available on the Google Play store. In this application, you can create a set of rules. For example, when you walk into your home, the app will automatically turn on Wi-Fi and switch off Mobile Data.

4.) The Display

  • Brightness

Auto Brightness on your smartphone uses a sensor which can drain a lot of battery. Prefer to adjust the brightness of your smartphone manually. Also, when possible dim down the brightness so it can save some battery as well as your eyes from straining.

  • Choose Wallpapers Wisely

Android is a platform that gives the option of a lot of customisations. The operating system also offers something called Live Wallpaper. Yes, these wallpapers do look cool but at the same time, they have a huge impact on your battery. Also, if your smartphone has an AMOLED display, you should prefer to use a wallpaper with more blacks in it. A pure black wallpaper on AMOLED displays can save a lot of battery.

  • Always-on Display

Always-on Display is a really common feature nowadays especially with the smartphones having an AMOLED display. The AOD's do look cool and offer some key information at a glance but they come at a price. The price here is your battery life. Consider turning off the AOD to save some battery.

Samsung Galaxy S8 AOD 2

5.) Battery Saver

Most Android smartphones, stock or skinned, come with a battery saver. This Battery Saver option can be found in Settings > Battery. The battery saver mode can allow you to get a little more battery life for the emergency scenarios. You can also set it to automatically turn on once the phone's battery reaches 15 percent. Some smartphones also come with Ultra Battery Saver modes that disable most features and gives more battery life in return.

Speaking of the Batter Saver, we also recommend you to not to use any battery saver applications from the Google Play store. They do not give you any extra battery life. Rather, they drain down more battery by showing multiple types of advertisements.

Huawei P20 Lite launched: Looks extremely similar to Apple iPhone X

By
Brahmjot Singh
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Huawei has started taking pre-orders for the P20 Lite on its official Poland website. People can visit the website and then be redirected to the company's official e-commerce platform for putting in their pre-order. There have been prior reports stating that the company had already launched this variant of the Huawei P20 - P20, P20 Pro, and P20 Lite, in the Czech Republic and that all three variants of the Huawei P20 will be launched in Paris on March 27.

Huawei P20 Lite

As per the listing on the Polish website, the Huawei P20 Lite will feature a 5.84-inch full-HD+ full-view display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. It will sport 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of internal storage. It runs on Google's Android 8.0 Oreo with the company's own EMUI 8.0 and it is backed by a 3,000mAh non-removable battery.

As for the camera, it features a 16-megapixel primary shooter along with a 2-megapixel secondary shooter which allows the device to take photos with a depth effect. No details were listed for the front camera or which processor will the device sport.

Also Read: Huawei P20 series prices and colour variants leaked ahead of March 27 launch

The company is taking pre-orders from local retailers like Komputronik and MediaExpert. The device has been priced at PLN 1,599 (Approximately Rs. 30,300). However, in the Czech Republic, the price of the device is CZK 8,999 (Approximately Rs. 28,300). The device will go on sale in both the places from April 1 and will be available in Black, Blue and Pink colour variants. There is no information yet as to when the devices will be making its way into the Indian market.

Oppo R15 with 6GB of RAM to launch on March 31, Here's what you need to know

By
Brahmjot Singh
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Oppo, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is working on another smartphone lately. The Oppo R11 successor, the Oppo R15 is on its way. The smartphone has been in the news due to all the leaks and rumours. It seems like the time to round up all the rumours have arrived, as the smartphone is set to launch on March 31.

According to a post on a Chinese microblogging site, Weibo, Oppo will launch the R15 in China on March 31. Alongside the R15, Oppo is also said to launch the Oppo R15 Dream Mirror Edition. Another poster on the website claims that Zhang Yishan, the Chinese actor will be the brand ambassador for the upcoming flagship devices.

Oppo R15 Invite Weibo
Source: Weibo

Expected Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the leaks suggest the Oppo R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition will have similar specifications. Both the smartphone will feature a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2280x1080 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio. The Oppo R15 will be powered by the MediaTek Helio P60 processor while the R15 Dream Mirror Edition will come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. The devices will pack in 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphones will run on ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

On the optics front, the Oppo R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition will sport a dual camera setup at the back. The R15's dual camera setup will include a 16MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. The R15 Dream Mirror Edition will get a 16MP + 20MP camera setup.

 

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