The certification listing does not reveal much about the device apart from the fact that it will come with the model number, RMX2040.
Realme recently launched its budget-oriented smartphone, the Realme 5i in India. The company is now already hard at work developing its successor, dubbed the Realme 6i. The device has been certified on Singapore’s IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority).
The certification listing does not reveal much about the device apart from the fact that it will come with the model number, RMX2040.
Apart from the IMDA listing, the device recently also showed up in the EEC website. (Image: IMDA)
Due to the fact that that Realme's 'i' series is its budget-oriented offering with toned down specifications, we expect the Realme 6i to not break the born.
Apart from the IMDA listing, the device recently also showed up in the EEC website.
2020 is going to by a big year for the company as it has already announced it intentions to launch a number of Internet of Things (IoT) products this year. It has also teased that it will be launching a smart band also this year.
The fitness band has already been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards Realme C3 and C3s have also been granted certifications in Singapore and Thailand.
Sony has also stated that in 2020 it will be participating in hundreds of consumer events across the globe.
Sony will once again be a no show at Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) this year. This is the second time in a row, Sony is skipping E3, which is one of the largest video game conventions in the world. The expo will take place in June in Los Angeles, which is just a few months ahead of the company's PlayStation 5 launch.
E3 has been an expo where both Microsoft and Sony have revealed details about upcoming software and hardware.
Sony in a statement to The Verge, said that it "has decided not to participate in E3 2020." After which it added, "we do not feel the vision of E3 2020 is the right venue for what we are focused on this year."
Sony has also stated that in 2020 it will be participating in hundreds of consumer events across the globe, with a focus on making sure fans feel part of the PlayStation family. It said that they have a huge lineup of titles coming to the PlayStation 4 and with the upcoming launch of PlayStation 5, they expect this year to be a celebration.
Microsoft's Phil Spencer after the Sony announcement confirmed that it will be present at E3 this year. He stated that the Xbox team is hard at work on E3 and is looking forward to sharing new announcements at the expo.
In recent times we have seen more and more video game companies like Nintendo opting out of E3, to hold their own events. Last year, was the first time we saw Sony skip the show in its 24 year history.
Honor 9X is priced at Rs. 13,999 for its base 4GB RAM/128GB storage variant, Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant.
Honor after a long time has launched a new smartphone, dubbed the Honor 9X in India. Along with the smartphone, the company has also launched Band 5i and its Magic Watch 2. Here is everything you need to know about these:
Honor 9X: Price in India, availability, offers
Honor 9X is priced at Rs. 13,999 for its base 4GB RAM/128GB storage variant, Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant. The device will be made available in Midnight Black and Sapphire Blue colour options, and will be made available on Flipkart starting January 19 12 AM IST.
Consumers purchasing the 4GB RAM variant will get a discount of Rs 1,000 on the first day of sale. Consumers purchasing via an ICICI Bank credit card and Kotak Mahindra debit or credit card till January 22 will get an instant discount of 10 per cent on the device.
Honor Magic Watch 2: Price in India, availability, offers
Honor Magic Watch 2 42mm variant is priced at Rs 11,999 for the Agate Black colour option, whereas, the Sakura Gold version is priced at Rs. 14,999. The 46mm variant is priced at Rs. 12,999 for the Charcoal Black colour option and at Rs. 14,999 for the Flax Brown colour option. Both the variants will be made available on Amazon on January 18 for Prime members and on January 19 for regular buyers.
All Honor Magic Watch 2 buyers will get a free pair of Honor AM61 Bluetooth earphones till January 22. They can also get a 6-month no-cost EMI plan on all credit and debit cards. SBI credit card holders are eligible for an instant discount of 10 per cent. Other than this Jio customers can also avail benefits worth Rs 2,200 if they opt for the Rs. 249 and Rs. 349 plans.
Honor Band 5i: Price in India, availability, offers
Honor Band 5i is priced at Rs. 1,999 and will be made available for consumers to purchase on Amazon starting January 18 for Prime Members and January 19 for normal customers. The device body comes in a single colour option: Black, whereas, there are a variety of colours for the bands.
Honor 9X: Specifications
Honor 9X sports a 6.59-inch full HD+ display with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels. It is powered by the company's own HiSilicon Kirin 710F processor paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card.
The device runs Google's Android 9 Pie operating system with the company's own EMUI 9.1 skin on top. All of this is backed by a 4,000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging.
It comes with a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor with AIS Super Night mode support paired with an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor with a 120-degree field of view and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it features a motorised pop-up 16-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/2.2, for taking selfies.
Honor Magic Watch 2: Specifications
Honor Magic Watch 2 comes in two size variants: 42mm and 46mm. Both the variants come with a stainless steel build. The 42mm variant features a 1.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 390x390 pixels. Whereas, the 46mm variant comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 454x454 pixels.
The 42mm variant comes with a claimed battery life of seven days with heart rate monitoring and GPS tracking. The 46mm variant comes with a promised battery life of 14 days with heart rate monitoring and GPS tracking.
It comes with eight outdoor modes, seven indoor sports, virtual pace-setter and heart rate monitoring. The watch has a 5ATM water resistance rating and supports the Huawei TruSleep 2.0 technology for diagnosing six common types of sleep disorders. The Huawei TruRelax feature adds stress monitoring capabilities to it. Whereas, the AI-backed Huawei TruSeen 3.5 technology is there for 24x7 heart-rate monitoring.
Honor Band 5i: Specifications
Honor Band 5i is priced at Rs. 1,999 and will be made available for consumers to purchase on Amazon starting January 18 for Prime Members and January 19 for normal customers.
Honor Band 5i sports a 0.96-inch touch-sensitive colour display with a resolution of 160x80 pixels. It comes with a 3-axis inertial sensor, optical heart rate sensor and infrared light wearing detection sensor.
The band comes with 5ATM water resistance and has nine sports modes. The company claims, that the band's 91mAh battery takes around 1.5 hours to fully charge and delivers up to nine days of usage.
The device can be paired with smartphones running Android 4.4 and above, or iOS 9.0 and a later.
There is a high probability that the value of most cryptocurrencies will go through the roof in 2020. (Image: Pixabay)
Since the inception of Bitcoins in 2009, cryptocurrencies have consistently proved to be an alchemy of investments that can transform little capital injections into lifetime fortunes. However, superficially scrutinizing the crypto market trends suggests that some periods of investments have been bumpy rides for some if not all investors.
For instance, a glimpse at any cryptocurrency chart between July 2018 and January 2019 suggests a timeframe of extravagant grief for most investors. During this time, most cryptocurrencies significantly declined in value, with a majority of them losing at least 50% of their prices.
So, is 2020 the right time to hop into cryptos and capitalize on their promising returns or will the year that is promising to be kind to us present months of measly returns on investments? Let’s find out.
Decentralized cryptocurrency platforms are now featuring smart contract functionalities
The idea of smart contracts did not begin with the inauguration of the Bitcoin in 2009. It came way before that, in 1994, and is an invention of Nick Szabo. Smart contracts are self-executing blockchain-based transactions that can help you exchange anything of value such as property, shares, or money transparently
Two decades later after Szabo’s discovery, Ethereum paved the way for the realization of smart contracts through cryptocurrencies. Since then, more cryptocurrencies such as Cardano have emerged as smart contract platforms; giving more credibility to virtual currencies.
Investing in cryptocurrency is more accessible than before
Initially, cash was the only means through which one could buy cryptocurrencies. As an investor in Bitcoin, for instance, you could meet your contacted seller at a downtown coffee shop and hand him or her a lump sum of fiat currency as Bitcoin was transferred to your wallet.
In 2020, it is pretty easy to buy xrp or any other crypto as there are several options of transacting including debit and credit cards, direct bank transfers, and online payment platforms such as Neteller and Skrill.
Governments institution in charge of fiat currencies are experimenting with the crypto wave
As time unfolds, the lists of countries launching their cryptocurrencies continue to grow. UAE, Russia, Sweden, and Japan are a few examples of countries with their virtual currencies already in place. In 2020, more states are likely to unveil and implement their cryptocurrencies roadmaps.
Initially, most countries banned and discouraged their citizens from investing and transacting in cryptos. The change in attitude by governments towards virtual currencies is, therefore, a plus for the blossoming alternative decentralized financial domain.
Despite market volatility, cryptocurrencies can surge in values in 2020
Overly, the factors mentioned above that include smart contracts, seamless investment processes, and support from governing bodies through the launching of their cryptos is almost pathologically helpful to the growth of virtual currencies in 2020.
Due to such developments, many investors across the globe are likely to view cryptos with less scepticism as experienced in the early days of virtual coins. Consequently, there is a high probability that the value of most cryptocurrencies will go through the roof in 2020, despite market volatility witnessed from time to time.
Realme UI comes with a range of customisations, which include system colours, icons, wallpapers and animations.
Realme has officially launched its Android 10 based Realme UI, which is a fork of Oppo's ColorOS 7 skin. The company claims that the skin has been designed with young consumers as a target. It states that with the Realme UI, it has adhered to the concept of Real Design, which brings a simplifies experience to users.
The new Realme UI comes with a range of customisations, which include system colours, icons, wallpapers and animations. The interface comes with high-saturation and high-brightness colours, overall.
App icons are inspired by common household items, which the users can further customise in terms of shape and size. Users will also be able to customise the internal graphic size of the icons.
Apart from icon customisations, the new Realme UI also brings 11 new wallpapers, which the company claims are inspired by natural elements. The new interface includes various power-saving features.
Realme has used Oppo's Quantum Animation Engine, which has been made available with the release of ColorOS 7, which improves the screen frequency and delivers an optimised experience. The Personal Information Protection feature, according to the company, can provide empty information pages when apps request access to the user's personal information.
The new Focus Mode lets users isolate themselves from the outside world for some time and concentrate on important tasks, while at the same time listening to relaxing music. The new 3-Finger Screenshot option lets users select a specific area on the display by tapping and holding on the display with three fingers for a few seconds.
As of now, we do not know which all phones does Realme plans to release the new operating system too. And when will it start doing so. However, the company via its Twitter handle has been assuring users that they will start receiving the update this month.
One of the most effective detox pills is called Stat Flush. (Image: Pixabay)
Toxins creep into the body in common and small ways, such as food or food packaging. However, any excess toxins which can’t be released properly can end up being deposited into your fat cells and can cause inflammation or illness. The more toxins in the body and fat cells, the harder it is to lose weight and the unhealthier you feel.
Detox, or also known as detoxification, is the process of cleaning the blood by removing toxins and contaminants from the blood in the liver. The liver is the organ where the toxins and impurities are processed for elimination. These toxins are then eliminated through different organs such as the skin, lymphatic system, kidneys, lungs, and intestines.
There are various reasons for detox, such as dieting or flushing unwanted supplements for medical tests. Detox diet, a popular way to lose weight, may involve fasting, drinking detox pills, or eating specific fruits and vegetables. This kind of diet, however, is typically short term as this can be risky in some instances.
Drug tests, especially those that are random and unexpected, can significantly impact one’s life and career. But if you suddenly find yourself in a jam, there is such a thing as detox pills. Some rely on detox pills when they have to be subjected to immediate tests such as drug tests. How do these detox pills work? Detox pills are supplements that aid the body in eliminating the toxins at a quicker rate than the normal and natural way. Ingredients included in the pills attach to the toxins, speed up the processing, and move out the toxins faster out of the body. Moreover, these pills conceal the presence of toxins in the saliva, urine, and blood.
One of the most effective detox pills is called Stat Flush. The Stat Flush Extra Strength Detox Pills detoxifies and cleans the urine momentarily to help you pass your screening. You have to remember, though, that the effect of this pill is temporary. After drinking the detox pills, your body will have a “clear zone” wherein the toxins or substances are stored temporarily in the fat cells, which ensures a clean result from a drug test. The “clear zone” starts in about 60- 90 minutes after the consumption of the capsules and persists for as long as 3- 4 hours. Take note of this window as traces of the toxins will show in your urine after four hours because by then, all the toxins that were pushed to your fat cells will start to return to your bloodstream. Stat Flush Pills can mask the traces of various substances in the body, including LSD, Heroin, Nicotine, Marijuana, and Cocaine.
Another vital thing to remember when you consume Stat Flush is to steer clear from caffeine for at least 72 hours. Caffeine intake or products that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, and soda, can affect and alter your desired results. Moreover, the best way to achieve a good result, it is suggested that you refrain from taking in any source of toxins and contaminants for at least 2 days before the drug test.
OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer hosted a display technology meeting today at Shenzen, China. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau unveiled their upcoming 120Hz refresh rate display technology, whcih Pete believes will be "The best smartphone display in 2020".
The new 120Hz display launched by OnePlus comes with a dedicated MEMC motion compensation chip. The new display technology is named OnePlus Fluid Display technology and it will bring 10-bit HDR support.
Commenting on this, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau said, “We believe that the smoothest smartphone display must also be able to deliver a superior visual quality and viewing comfort. We’re sure that OnePlus's new 120Hz Fluid Display will be the best you’ll lay eyes on in 2020.“
The new display panel also comes with an RGB colour temperature sensor that has 0.8 Just Noticeable Colour Difference (JNCD) rating. According to the JNCD labs, this is even lesser than the much more expensive Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The company also claims that the display will produce 4096-level of automatic brightness control through an all-new ambient sensor. It is touted to be four times of average Android flagships. OnePlus Fluid Display will also come with a QHD+ resolution. The 120Hz OLED panel will even boast a response time of just 8.3ms.
Meanwhile, the company recently unveiled its OnePlus Concept One smartphone at CES 2020. The smartphone comes equipped with an electrochromic glass at the back, which helps the rear camera setup go invisible when not in use. The technology is mostly seen on luxury car sunroofs. For this, OnePlus yet again partnered up with McLaren.
Even though this build has been labelled as 'stable', there are still a number of kinks that the company need to get rid off.
Xiaomi Mi A2 was launched back in July 2018, running Google's Android 8.1 Oreo operating system in its stock configuration. It received the Android 9 Pie update back in November of 2018. Now, the company has officially started rolling out Android 10 on to the smartphone.
Android 10 was launched back in September of last year. And for users running a barebones version of the operating system, this has been a long wait.
The Android 10 update has a size of 1.3GB and is slowly rolling out to all Mi A2 users, to avoid server congestion.
To download and install the update, head to the device settings panel and open the About Phone tab. There click on the system updates tab, which will take you to a separate page, where you can click the Check for updates button. If the update shows up, you can click download and install. After which the update will automatically download on your phone and install itself by restarting.
We recommend that you fully charge your device before performing an update, as if it shuts down during the update process there might be chances of the device being bricked, which means the device will be rendered useless.
Even though this build has been labelled as 'stable', there are still a number of kinks that the company need to get rid off. These include VoWiFi option missing, APEX packages also require that you have a locked bootloader.
Huawei and Samsung are the two major companies that currently sell a foldable smartphone in the market.
Huawei in a statement to Android Central said, its foldable Mate X smartphone is selling 1,00,000 units per month since its launch in China back in November. The device is priced at Yuan 16,999 (approximately Rs. 1,74,397).
This is just a few units shy of Samsung's estimate provided at CES 2020 of "400,000 to 500,000 units" since its September launch.
Huawei and Samsung are the two major companies that currently sell a foldable smartphone in the market. Other than these, we have seen a number of prototypes and foldable devices that will launch in 2020.
To recall, the Huawei Mate X was first showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019. It was slated to launch in July but got pushed after display issues plagued the Galaxy Fold. The company said that it wanted to refine and improve its foldable screen before shipping to the public.
As of now, the company is yet to announce a launch date for the device outside of China. However, it had earlier stated that the device will launch in Europe in the first quarter of 2020.
It is being said that Huawei will reveal the second iteration of its Mate X at MWC 2020 next month.
Microsoft Windows 7 was launched back in 2009, which makes the operating system more than a decade old. Now, the OS is finally reaching its end of support, which means the company will stop providing free technical support and updates that include security patches. Microsoft now recommends that everyone should start shifting to the newer and much reliable operating system, Windows 10.
While Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7 starting January 14, Google still promises to support Chrome on Windows 7 laptops and PCs for the next 18 months. Windows 7 users will stop receiving updates for Google Chrome browser starting July next year.
What's next?
As the company has announced the end of support, Windows 7 will still continue to work on PCs that have it already installed. However, the company will not be responsible to fix any software vulnerabilities. This will make Windows 7 PCs more vulnerable to viruses and hacks. So, the ideal solution is to switch to the latest iteration of Windows.
If you are running a genuine copy of Windows 7, you are lucky. Microsoft is providing a free upgrade to users that can be downloaded using the Microsoft Media Creation Tool, which can be found on the company's website. While the free Windows 10 upgrade officially ended in 2016, it still works.
Microsoft does recommend that users should avoid installing the latest iteration of Windows on very old devices. Those devices can switch to Windows 8.1 for further support. Also, it is worth noting that the company will be ending support for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 on January 10, 2023.