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LG V30+ Hands-on Review: Will this smartphone be able to turn the tides for LG?

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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The South Korean Giant, LG launched their flagship LG V30+ earlier this year. The V30+ is one of the best phones launched by LG ever. It is a true flagship and stays true to the V series name by providing the best experience with high performing hardware and roughness of the old school devices.

Specifications

LG V30+

Passing the 801G US military certified the LG V30+ packs a punch with the latest Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB of ram and 128GB for never-ending storage. Along with that it also has a micro-sd slot of up to 2TB. It sports a 6-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440×2880 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 32-bit Quad Hi-Fi Quad DAC for an immersive audio experience. It is all powered by a 3,300 mAH battery.

For the optics, the LG V30+ has a dual camera setup at the back. Including a 16MP and a 13MP wide angle sensor, with f/1.6 aperture and f/1.8 aperture respectively. The front camera is a 5MP wide-angle with a f/2.2 aperture.

Design

With an all glass and metal design, the LG V30+ feels premium in hand. The corning gorilla glass at the front and the back makes the phone quite durable but makes it a fingerprint magnet. The USB-C charging port along with a 3.5mm 32-bit Quad Hi-Fi Quad DAC is at the bottom. The rear hosts a dual camera setup with flash and the fingerprint sensor in the middle in a convenient place.

LG V30+

The 18:9 aspect ratio in the front helps to fit a massive 6-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440×2880 pixels display in a convenient to handle shell. It looks like a true 2017 flagship plus the headphone jack.

Camera

The LG V30+ has a dual camera setup at the back with a 16MP primary sensor and another 13MP wide angle sensor, with f/1.6 aperture and f/1.8 aperture respectively. For the selfie lovers, the front camera is a 5MP f/2.2 aperture sensor.

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Wide-Angle

The camera of the LG V30+ is truly amazing and lives up to the flagship expectation. The rear camera shoots beautiful shots with great focus and great lighting. The Wide Angle sensor does a great job of capturing more details with equally good quality.

LG V30+ Camera Samples
Front Camera

The front camera is equally as good with the wide-angle camera doing its job in capturing more of the frame for groupies. But the front camera sensor is only 5MP which shows when zooming the photo. It results in a smaller image size, suitable for sharing online, as a result, it produces a hazy image when viewing it on a big screen. It is a fair trade-off.

LG said it has pre-built image modes for all type of photography with iso, shutter speed and all fixed for different scenarios but we weren't able to check that.

Conclusion

LG V30+

The LG V30+ is a great device to grab at the price of ₹44,990. With a great camera, good design, sturdy build and an above average battery life, the V30+ won't disappoint you. Furthermore, it is cheaper than its competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. For the early adopters, LG is giving out one-time free screen replacement along with a free wireless charger and in-app content for partner apps. Sale starts 18th December on Amazon.in and Pre-Booking has already started.

Xiaomi Mi A1 starts receiving Android 8.0 Oreo update under the Beta program

By
Devesh Arora
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Xiaomi, a few months ago, launched the Xiaomi Mi A1 which is the first attempt by the company on an Android One device. The Mi A1 is the only offering by the company that runs on stock Android while most of the smartphones by the company run on MIUI which is a custom ROM built on top of Android. Xiaomi is now working on bringing the Android Oreo software update to the much popular Mi A1.

According to a report by GSM Arena, the Android Oreo Beta update for the Mi A1 weighs at around 1.1GB. The software update brings features of Android Oreo which include the picture-in-picture mode. The update also brings improvements to the performance of the device as well as the fingerprint scanner. Notably, this is the first major software update by Xiaomi for the Mi A1 since its launch. The Mi A1 currently runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat and will be getting the stable version of Android Oreo by the end of this year.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi A1 is now Rs. 1,000 cheaper setting an impressive price tag on the smartphone

In terms of specifications, the Xiaomi Mi A1 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The mid-range smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. The device packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. The smartphone is backed by a 3,080mAh battery.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi has recently dropped the price of the popular Xiaomi Mi A1 by Rs. 1,000 making its current price at Rs. 13,999.

LG V30+ with FullVision display launched in India: Price, Specifications and Availability

By
Devesh Arora
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LG, the South Korean giant, has finally launched the much-awaited LG V30+ in India. The highlights of the smartphone include the FullVision OLED display with Always-on technology and the 32-bit Quad Hi-Fi Quad DAC for an immersive audio experience. The smartphone will give a tough competition to smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, Galaxy Note 8 and Apple iPhone 8 Plus.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the LG V30+ features a 6-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440x2880 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio.  Being a flagship, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with the Adreno 540 GPU. The device packs in 4GB of RAM and a massive 128GB of onboard storage. The storage on the device is further expandable up to 2TB using a microSD card. The LG V30+ runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box and will soon be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo. Under the hood, there is a 3,300mAh battery.

Also Read: Here is why you need to skip all the flagship smartphones and get the Google Pixel 2

On the optics front, the LG V30+ sports a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 13-megapixel wide-angle secondary sensor. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter with an aperture of f/2.2.

Price and Availability

The LG V30+ is launched in India with a price tag of Rs. 44,990. The smartphone will be available for purchase starting December 18 exclusively via the e-commerce website Amazon.in. The people who are interested in buying the device can pre-book it on Amazon India. LG is offering one-time screen replacement, a wireless charger and in-app content for free with the purchase of the LG V30+.

HMD Global to soon introduce a 2018 edition of the mid-range Nokia 6

By
Devesh Arora
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Nokia, the Finish company now owned by HMD Global, has completed one year in the market since its comeback. Nokia was reintroduced with the Nokia 3310 followed by the Nokia 3, 5 and 6. The company brought back the build quality everyone loved by using a single sheet of 6000-series aluminium on each of their smartphones. Now, as the company has completed one year, it is looking forward to the 2018 edition smartphones. Reports suggest that Nokia is currently working on the 2018 edition of the Nokia 6.

The Nokia 6 (2018) has recently passed the TENAA certification in China with the model number TA-1054. Though the website has given only the model number, speculations suggest it to be the Nokia 6 (2018). The listing has not revealed any of the key information like the design or specifications. However, NokiaPowerUser has suggested that the listed device is the dual-SIM variant of the upcoming Nokia 6 (2018).

In terms of specifications, earlier rumours have suggested that the Nokia 6 (2018) will feature a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and minimal bezels.The Nokia 6 (2018) is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. For storage, the upcoming smartphone will bring 32GB storage onboard which will support expandability via a microSD card. The phone will sport a dual-camera support and will come with the Boothie feature which was initially introduced with Nokia 8.

Also Read: Nokia 9 images leaked by case manufacturer, will sport an all-glass curved display

Meanwhile, HMD Global is gearing up to bring its next flagship to the market named Nokia 9 at an event in China on January 19. The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC and will run on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

Idea offers 1GB data per day with unlimited calls even on roaming at an unbelievable price

By
Devesh Arora
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Reliance Jio has changed the perspective of telecommunications in the country. Companies like Airtel, Idea and Vodafone are trying their best to cope up with the tough competition created by Jio. In order to get an edge in the competition, Idea has unveiled a new Rs. 309 pack.

The Rs. 309 pack by Idea for pre-paid users offer 1GB data per day for 28 days. Apart from the 28GB data, users will get unlimited local and national voice calls. Unlike other offer packs by the company, this one brings 100 SMS per day as well as provides free national roaming. The catch here is that the 1GB data allocation per day is 2G/3G and not the fastest available 4G. Users who purchase the pack via the official website or app will get an additional 1GB data for the validity period.

idea cellular

Recently, the company also introduced Rs. 357 pack where users will get 1GB of data per day along with unlimited voice calls to local as well as STD numbers. Soon after the introduction, the company increased the data from 1GB to 1.5GB per day.

Also Read: Airtel offers 1GB 4G data and unlimited calling for as low as Rs. 199

No matter whatever pack from Idea you select, the unlimited calls come with a cap of 250 minutes per day and 1,000 minutes per week. Idea users who exhaust the limit will be charged 1 paisa per second. The users are also not allowed to call more than 100 unique numbers in a day, crossing which will bring a tariff of 1 paisa per second.

Meanwhile, the same Rs. 309 amount on Reliance Jio's network can get you 1GB 4G data per day, unlimited local + STD calls, free roaming, 100 SMS per day and free access to Jio apps.

 

Here is why you need to skip all the flagship smartphones and get the Google Pixel 2

By
Devesh Arora
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Google recently launched the much-awaited Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Both the smartphones come with stock Android giving a fluid software experience. The smartphones also have a great camera that has received a whopping 98 rating on the DXO benchmarks. Apart from the great camera and the fluid experience, here are few reasons why you should prefer the Google Pixel 2 over other flagship smartphones.

Pixel 2 series

1.) Augmented Reality Stickers

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL come with a type of hardware that is made ready for Augmented Reality. Google has now brought Augmented stickers to its latest smartphones which will add virtual characters and playful emojis directly into photos and videos. Google will also be constantly updating the sticker collection like currently, it has BB-8 and R2-D from Star Wars which is trending.

To access the sticker you just need to open up the camera app, switch to AR Stickers mode, choose a sticker pack and drop them into the scene. You can also move, resize and rotate the stickers, and they even interact with other characters in the scene. The pictures and videos taken can then be shared via social media

2.) Google Lens

Whenever Google brings down a new feature, Pixel or Nexus users and usually the first to try them out and others do not get it for a couple of months. With the new Pixel 2 device, Google has introduced Google Lens in the Google Assistant so users can learn more about the world around them. Google Lens is really helpful especially while travelling as it can tell you about different things or can translate text in real time.

Also Read: Here is a list of Google Play Store most popular things in 2017

3.) The taste of Oreo

As Android is developed by Google, Pixel or Nexus users are the first to taste a bite of the latest and greatest the company has to offer. As other OEM's like to add a few features and themes over the software, they take a few months after the release to release their version. Currently, only the Pixel and Nexus devices run on Android 8.1 Oreo while most of the devices are either running on 8.0 or some version of Android Nougat.

4.) A better Assistant

Being a product by Google, Google Assistant works way better on the new Pixel 2 devices. The squeeze feature offers a quick access to the Assistant which can then do a various set of operations. The Assistant now also speaks new languages, including Spanish and Italian.

Amazon and Harman launches Harman Kardon Allure with Amazon Alexa

By
Devesh Arora
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Harman, an American company and a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics known for their audio quality collaborated with Amazon to introduce the Harman Kardon Allure. The Harman Kardon Allure is an intelligent speaker with Amazon Alexa Voice Service. The Allure boasts 360-degree Harman Kardon sound and was first unveiled at IFA, in Berlin in August 2017. The speaker is launched in India at a price of Rs. 22,490 and is available exclusively for Prime members on Amazon India starting today.

Harman Kardon Allure

“We’re excited to launch this much sought-after product in India. Ever since its launch at IFA in August - we have seen tremendous interest and demand for the Harman Kardon Allure from our Indian customers” said Sumit Chauhan, Vice President - Lifestyle Audio Division at HARMAN India.

Harman Kardon Allure is hands-free and controlled by voice commands which are taken by Alexa. Alexa can do multiple tasks which include play music, read the news, make purchases from Amazon and much more. Interestingly, the speaker can hear the commands even in noisy environments. It also uses a proprietary far-field voice technology which allows the speaker to hear commands from a far distance.

Also Read: Amazon Launchpad partners with HAX and Kickstarter for Startup C-Cube

Alexa has grown over time and now users can enjoy skills from across sectors like Travel, order Food and hear recipes Users can also get Sports and Entertainment updates, News and Education, Home Services as well as control their Smart Home devices with their voice.

Other features of the Harmon Kardon Allure include 360-Degree ambient multicoloured lighting and wireless Bluetooth streaming.

Xiaomi Mi A1 is now Rs. 1,000 cheaper setting an impressive price tag on the smartphone

By
Devesh Arora
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Xiaomi, a few months ago, launched the Xiaomi Mi A1 in collaboration with Google to bring back the Android One to the market. The smartphone got immensely popular in the market due to its fluid experience which is given by stock Android. The popular Mi A1 has now got an official price cut of Rs. 1,000 bringing its price down to Rs. 13,999. The company has taken a bold move as this will give the smartphone an edge over most of the budget-oriented smartphones.

The announcement was made by Manu Kumar Jain, Managing Director of Xiaomi India. Jain made the announcement via his official Twitter handle and also confirmed that the price drop is applicable to both, Mi.com as well as Flipkart.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Xiaomi Mi A1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The device packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. The Mi A1 runs on stock Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box and will soon be updated to Android Oreo. Under the hood, there is a 3,080mAh battery.

Also Read: Honor 7X, Redmi 5 Plus and Xiaomi Mi A1: Which one of these mid-range titans should you buy?

On the optics front, the Xiaomi Mi A1 sports a 12-megapixel dual camera setup at the back with a dual tone LED flash. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

Currently, Xiaomi Mi A1 is priced at Rs. 13,999 and is available in Gold and Black colour variants. Xiaomi might bring a Rose Gold variant soon. At the current price, the smartphone sets a tough competition for smartphones like Moto G5 and Honor 7X.

OnePlus to celebrate 3-year anniversary in India by giving away free movie tickets

By
Devesh Arora
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OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has completed three years in India. To celebrate this milestone, the company is giving away 10,000 complimentary tickets for the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jeldi which is set to release on December 15. The tickets will go live in two phases on December 13 and on December 15 at 10 am on the company's official website oneplusstore.in and Paytm.

OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition

Commenting on the event, Vikas Agarwal- General Manager at OnePlus India said, “The OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition is dedicated to the OnePlus and Star Wars fans in India. We are humbled by the phenomenal response to our smartphones this year that has made OnePlus the best selling smartphone in the premium segment and has reinforced the trust that our fans have instilled in us.”

“We are delighted to celebrate our third anniversary with our community with the complimentary tickets of the latest edition of Star Wars franchise for our fans in nine cities. We are determined to constantly push boundaries to bring premium flagship smartphones and deliver the best user experience possible to the OnePlus community.”

Apart from the movie tickets, the winner will also be one of the firsts to experience the OnePlus 5T: Star Wars Limited Edition across Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore and Kochi.

Also Read: Honor 7X, Redmi 5 Plus and Xiaomi Mi A1: Which one of these mid-range titans should you buy?

OnePlus users will need to go through a few simple steps in order to stand a chance to get one of the free movie tickets

  • Step 1: Visit oneplusstore.in and register your OnePlus IMEI number (If you have registered your IMEI previously, you can skip this step).
  • Step 2: Now choose your city and confirm the movie date and time (tickets are available for 16th and 17th December at select PVR and Cinemax theatres).

Oneplus Star Wars

  • Step 3: Click the ‘Get It’ button and your ticket coupon code will be generated (Depending on availability)
  • Step 4: Once the ticket coupon code is generated, follow the link to the Paytm website and select from the available shows
  • Step 5: Now just complete the checkout process where Re. 1/- would be charged as token processing fee towards the complimentary snacks including popcorn and a cold drink with every movie ticket.

 

Here are the Top 5 reasons why you need to get a new smartphone

By
Devesh Arora
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Smartphones are one of the essential needs in today's lifestyle. Nowadays, everyone needs a phone for purposes like connectivity, work and much more. The ever-growing smartphone industry moves so fast that we often buy a phone which is outdated in just a couple of months. However, not everyone grabs a new phone as soon as the new model is out. So, here is our list of top 5 reasons which will make you consider buying a new smartphone.

1.) An outdated Software

Zenfone 2 Android Lollipop

Most of the Android smartphones get the Android updates for only 2 years and in some cases, manufacturers even provide updates for a three-year-old device. If your device has gone out of the update period and you have stopped receiving any types of updates from your OEM, it might be the time to upgrade to a newer smartphone to secure yourself for another 2-3 years. Apple, however, provides updates for more than 3-years and after the 3 year period, you would most likely change the phone.

2.) Damages!

broken smartphone

Smartphones have become more fragile over the years which makes them even more prone to damages. Companies like Samsung and Apple have moved towards glass backs which are breakable but give access to wireless charging. In case you drop your smartphone and break your display, you might consider buying a new one. People usually get a new glass installed, but if the smartphone is old enough, it is highly recommended to spend some more money and get a new one.

3.) Battery Backup

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Also Read: How to Format your Android smartphone properly

Batteries installed on a smartphone are made only for a certain number of charge cycles. After a certain period of time, batteries start to give lesser backup. Nowadays as most smartphones come with a sealed battery, they cannot be replaced easily and it is always better to go in for a new smartphone after the battery is worn out. So, once you start noticing that your phone is not even able to withstand a full charge for a few hours, it might be the right time to consider a new smartphone.

4.) Slow Performance

candy crush game

After a few years of usage, one tends to start noticing lag or stuttering on the operating system of his smartphone. The problem can be temporarily fixed by doing some tweaks or sometimes even formatting the device. However, for a permanent fix, one will need to invest in a new smartphone with some a set of hardware that is latest and can be worked with for a few upcoming years.

5.) Screen Burn-Ins

After a certain period of time, the display of a smartphone starts showing burns which are actually a part of image stuck onto the screen for a few minutes. When you start noticing such problems or any problems related to the display, you might need to consider a new one.

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