Realme XT Pro to come with a 90Hz display, confirms Product Manager

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September 7, 2019

realme xt, realme xt specs — Realme XT Pro to come with a 90Hz display.

High refresh rate smartphone displays have been around for a while now. However, they have been restricted to gaming phones like Asus ROG Phone, Razer Phone and more. With the launch of the OnePlus 7 Pro, the company turned the perspective and made a high refresh rate display a feature for consumer smartphones as well.

With most companies now moving to 90Hz or higher refresh rate displays, Realme did not want to stay behind. Wang Derek, Realme Product Manager, confirmed on Weibo that the company is working on a 90Hz display smartphone. Though he did not reveal any further information about the device, he confirmed that it will be cheaper than the OnePlus 7.

Realme's upcoming smartphone is expected to be called the Realme XT Pro. It is said to come with a 6.4" fullHD+ AMOLED notched display. The smartphone is also rumoured to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

In terms of the optics, the Realme XT Pro is expected to come with a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. Rumours suggest that there will be a quad-camera setup at the back, which will include a 64-megapixel primary sensor, 8-megapixel ultra-wide, a 2-megapixel macro and 2-megapixel depth sensor.

Also Read: Xiaomi sells 100 million smartphones in India, to celebrate by allowing users to remove ads from MIUI

Since the phone will be a flagship model, it is also said to come with a next-generation in-display fingerprint scanner and a 4,000 mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. In India, the phone is expected to be priced somewhere below Rs. 30,000. It will compete directly against the Redmi K20.

BSNL launches new Rs 1,999 plan for its Fiber broadband service, offers 33GB daily data

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September 7, 2019

BSNL now offers 33GB daily data at just Rs. 1,999.

Just a few days after Reliance Jio unveiled their Jio Fiber prices, BSNL has added a new Rs 1,999 plan to its Bharat Fiber broadband packs. While the new plan might not be able to attract new customers, it can convince existing users to not switch to the new network. With this new plan, the company is offering 33GB daily data with speeds of up to 100mbps.

The new BSNL Bharat Fiber broadband plan will cost users Rs. 1,999 per month. As mentioned earlier, the plan will bring 33GB data per day, which sums up to around 924GB data a month. The plan will bring speeds of up to 100Mbps, which will reduce all the way down to 4Mbps once the daily data limit is exhausted.

Apart from this, the company also has some more interesting plans on offer. Starting at Rs. 849, BSNL offers 600GB data with speeds of up to 50Mbps. Further, there is also an Rs. 1,288 plan that offers 100Mbps speeds till 750GB data. Both the plans come down to 2Mbps speeds once the data limit is exhausted.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Fold finally arrives after controversies, to be available starting September 6

Currently, BSNL has a total of eight Bharat Fiber broadband plans. The maximum speeds the company is able to offer is up to 250Mbps. Also, as far as the data is concerned, the company has the flagship Rs. 16,999 plan that offers up to 170GB data daily. While these plans are not able to offer as high as 1Gbps speeds, it is good to see that the company is providing users with a ton of data.

Top 5 Vivo Z1x alternatives: Oppo K3, Realme X and more

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Mohamed Arif

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September 7, 2019

Today, the Vivo has launched its new mid-range dubbed Vivo Z1x. The key features of the smartphone include 48MP+8MP+2MP triple camera setup on the back, an in-screen fingerprint scanner and much more. Vivo Z1x is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 712 octa-core processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. Also, it has the battery capacity of 4500 mAh battery with Fast Charging support. Here are some alternatives you can prefer buying over the Vivo Z1x.

Oppo K3

This Oppo K3 is an addition of the brand's K-series of smartphones. This device sports a 6.5-inch AMOLED Full HD+ display panel with a notch-less screen without bezels and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 710 chipset with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It has a 16MP pop-up selfie camera and a 16MP+2MP dual rear camera setup. A 3765mAh battery backs the smartphone with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 technology. Oppo K3 is priced at the range of Rs. 16,990.

Realme X

The Realme X flaunts a 6.53inch superb bezel-less AMOLED display with an on-screen fingerprint sensor. The display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor. The camera department of the smartphone features a dual setup at the rear end with 48MP and 5MP lenses, while a front pop-up camera contains a 16MP resolution. The Realme X is priced at Rs. 16,999.

Redmi Note 7 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro budget-friendly smartphone. It comes with a higher resolution 6.3-inch display and it also comes with a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor. The device packs in up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is currently available at a starting price of just Rs. 13,999.

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019

Huawei Y9 Prime, huawei — Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) comes with a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera.

Huawei Y9 Prime is another mid-range smartphone which comes with a 16MP+8MP+2MP triple-camera setup at the back and a motorized 16MP pop-up selfie camera. It sports a 6.59inches with a rear fingerprint sensor. bezel-less display. It is powered by a Kirin 710 octa-core processor and backed by a 4,000mAh battery. This smartphone is priced at Rs. 15,990.

Motorola One Action

Motorola recently brought in there Motorola One series of smartphones. One of those interesting smartphones is the Motorola One Action. It sports a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2520x1080 pixels. It is powered by the Exynos 9609 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM. Motorola One Action is available with a price tag of Rs. 13,999.

Here are the best Jio Fiber plans for you

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Devesh Arora

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September 6, 2019

reliance, jio fiber — Jio Fiber starts at just Rs. 699.

Reliance Jio announced their broadband fiber connection last month and the company has now finally revealed the pricing details. Since it is Jio, it was expected that the pricing strategy would be quite aggressive. With so many plans on the table, you might be confused that which plan would be the right one for you. We will help you pick the right one right now.

Jio Fiber plans start at Rs. 699 and go all the way up to Rs. 8,499 per month. These plans offer different validity period, data and speeds. The plans are titled Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Platinum and Titanium.

Bronze Plan

Bronze Plan is the basic plan that is priced at Rs. 699 per month. It offers 100GB of data with speeds of up to 100Mbps. Apart from that, the company also includes 50GB additional data.

Silver Plan

Once upgraded to the Silver Plan, the data doubles up to 200GB while the speed remains the same at 100Mbps. As for the additional data, the company offers 100GB additional data. This plan is priced at Rs. 849 per month.

Gold Plan

Unlike the above two plans, the gold pack is a part of Jio's Forever annual plans. It is priced at Rs. 1,299 per month and brings 500GB of data on board. The plan offers speeds of up to 250Mbps and post complete data usage, the speeds reduce to 1Mbps. Additionally, users also get 250GB of additional data with the pack.

Diamond Plan

The diamond plan also comes under the company's annual packages and it is priced at Rs. 2,499 per month. It brings with 1250GB of data with speeds of up to 500Mbps. It also offers 250GB of additional data.

Platinum Plan

This is where the consumer starts to notice the real reason to upgrade to Jio Fiber. The platinum plan offers up to 1Gbps speeds with 2500GB data included. It is priced at Rs. 3,999 per month.

Titanium Plan

As the name suggests, this is the flagship package available. The plan is priced at Rs. 8,499 per month, which sums up to Rs. 1,01,988 per year. It comes with 5000GB of data with speeds of up to 1Gbps.

Apart from all this, the company provides Free voice calling anywhere in India, TV video calling/conference, Zero-latency gaming, Home networking with content sharing at home and outside and Smartphone security powered by Norton for up to five devices standard across all the plans. JioForever plan users will also get access to free OTT subscription.

Which plan is right for you?

If you are at home and you have a family of below five members, we would recommend getting the Silver Plan as it offers plenty of data at a reasonable cost. On the other hand, if you are living in a joint family and have more than 7-8 members at home with a lot of internet requirement, you should prefer getting the Diamond plan.

Xiaomi sells 100 million smartphones in India, to celebrate by allowing users to remove ads from MIUI

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Mohamed Arif

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September 6, 2019

xiaomi, redmi, redmi k20, redmi k20 pro — Xiaomi has sold over 100 million devices in India.

Xiaomi is currently one of the most popular brands in India. The company not only sells smartphones but also has a huge portfolio, which includes TVs, smart bands, backpacks, trimmers and more. While the portfolio includes all types of products, the company has done extremely well at selling smartphones and they are now celebrating 100 million smartphones sold in India.

Commenting on this occasion, Manu Jain, Vice President, Xiaomi and Managing Director, Xiaomi India said, “It’s indeed a joyous occasion for us at Xiaomi India. It's a testament to the love we have received from millions of Mi Fans since our inception. There have been brands who entered the market before us, yet are nowhere close to the astounding feat we have achieved.”

“I am extremely thankful to our 100 million smartphone users and we promise to keep working hard on delivering impeccable user experience across product, after-sales and retail verticals. We believe this is just the beginning of a brand new chapter, and we will continue to bring in more categories and products with best specs, highest quality at honest pricing for all our Mi Fans,” he further added.

Also Read: Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro with 64MP camera and Helio G90T processor launched

Xiaomi has been the leading smartphone brand in India for the past eight consecutive quarters. It has achieved a market share of 28.31 percent for Q2 2019 as per IDC. Redmi 6A and Redmi Note 7 Pro were the top two best-selling smartphones in the industry for Q2 2019.

In order to celebrate this occasion, the company is planning to roll out an update to its MIUI devices. This update will bring a toggle that will allow users to disable the ads all across the user interface.

Every Nokia product launched at IFA 2019: Nokia 7.2, Nokia 2720 and more

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Devesh Arora

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September 6, 2019

Yesterday, the HMD Global exhibited five new phones, which include two smartphones, two KaiOS phones and a feature phone. These phones were showcased in the IFA Berlin 2019 event with other new competitive devices. While the Nokia 7.2 and 6.2 bring interesting design elements to the mid-range category, others bring a nostalgic feel to the people who have used Nokia phones in the past.

Nokia 7.2

This Nokia 7.2 is a premium device by Nokia in its new launch. Nokia has the first time introduced the triple camera setup with a 48MP sensor on its device. This device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 chipset and 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage. It features a 6.18-inch Full HD+ resolution display that supports HDR10.

Nokia 6.2

Nokia 6.2 features a 6.3-inch fullHD+ IPS LCD display with a waterdrop style notch up top. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with up to 4GB of RAM. The dual-SIM handset comes with up to 128GB of onboard storage, which is further expandable using a microSD card. It also sports a triple camera setup at the back.

Nokia 2720 Flip

The phone comes with a 2.80-inch primary display and also features a 1.30-inch as its second display. The Nokia 2720 Flip runs KAI OS and is powered by a 1,500mAh battery. Nokia 2720 features a 2MP rear camera and it supports dual-sim connectivity. There are two color variants on this device Black and Grey.

Nokia 800 Tough

Nokia 800 is a keypad phone which has a display of 2.40-inch and a rear camera of 2MP. It also runs KaiOS with a RAM of 512MB and a storage of 4GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB). The battery capacity of this phone is 2100mAh and it is also a dual-SIM mobile.It was launched in Dark Steel and Desert Sand colours and it is an IP68 rating for dust and water protection.

Nokia 110

Nokia 110 comes with a 1.77-inch display and based on Series 30+ and packs 4MB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB). Nokia 110 is powered by a 800mAh battery.

Nokia Power Earbuds

Apart from the smartphones and feature phones, the company also came up with their own pair of truly wireless bluetooth earbuds dubbed Nokia Power Buds. They come with a large 3,000mAh battery inside the case. The company promises 150 hours of total battery life.

Apple iPhone SE successor to launch in early 2020: Here's what to expect

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Tech Desk

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September 6, 2019

Apple introduced the iPhone SE back in March 2016. It came with iPhone 6s specifications inside an iPhone 5S body. The smartphone really got popular in markets where people were not able to afford the flagship iPhone 6S. Also, it got popular amongst people who prefer a smaller form factor. The company is now finally coming up with a successor to the iPhone SE.

While the company is gearing to launch new iPhones next week, the iPhone SE successor will not be launched at the September launch event. It is expected to be launched later in March 2020. The cheaper iPhone will be focused on emerging markets like India and China.

As far as the specifications are concerned, there are not many details revealed yet. However, the reports claim that the upcoming iPhone SE successor will feature a form factor similar to the Apple iPhone 8. It means that the phone will sport a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display. Apart from that, it is expected to share the same components as the flagship iPhones.

With the launch of the second-generation iPhone SE, Apple will be competing against smartphone brands like Samsung, Huawei and OnePlus in the mid-to-high range smartphones. Also, the smartphone will compete directly against the recently launched Google Pixel 3a.

Also Read: Is buying an Apple iPhone SE worth it in 2019?

In order to make the next generation iPhone SE popular in India, the company will need to come up with an aggressive pricing strategy and launch the smartphone for a price tag below Rs. 50,000. Currently, the cheapest iPhone available in the country is the iPhone 7, a three-year-old flagship, priced at Rs. 36,499.

Google Pixel owners report dead sensors after updating to Android 10

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Tech Desk

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September 5, 2019

Android 10, Android Easter Egg, Android Nonogram — Android 10 is currently available only for Pixel devices.

Google recently rolled out the much-awaited Android 10 update. While the version was expected to be named after a dessert name starting from Q, the company, later on, decided to go with numbers to decrease the amount of confusion. As the update is now out of its beta stage and many Pixel owners have started updating their phones, they have complained about issues related to the sensors.

According to a recent report, several Pixel users have faced dead sensors on their smartphones. These users came forward and wrote on the Google Issue Tracker, XDA forum, and the Pixel Phone Help forum. Due to the bug, the users are facing problems with features like Active Edge functionality, auto-rotate, auto-brightness, double-tap to wake, and lift-to-wake.

While only one user has reported the issue on the first-gen Pixel, others have found the bug on the Pixel 3 XL only. However, we have not noticed any such problems on our Google Pixel 3a.

An excerpt of the Pixel user’s complaint on Google Issue Tracker, reads, “When I make a phone call, the screen goes dark and no swiping or pressing of the power button brings the screen back on. If the call goes to voicemail, you can’s see the dial pad to respond to prompts.”

Also Read: Everything you need to know about the new Android 10 Easter Egg

In order to fix these issues, the users either have to downgrade back to Android Pie or wait for Google to roll out another update with a fix. Although the issue is not widespread, if you have not yet updated your Pixel devices, you should consider waiting for a few days before updating it.

Everything you need to know about the new Android 10 Easter Egg

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Lalit Wadhwa

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September 5, 2019

Google has started to roll out the new Android 10 update for Google Pixel devices worldwide. With the stable Android 10 release, we have a new easter egg with us to play with. Unlike the desert naming scheme, Google has kept the tradition of including an easter egg in Android since the Android Gingerbread (Android 2.3).

Generally, the way you accessed these easter eggs was, go to settings -> about device/phone and then tap on the Android version a couple of times. However, Google has become more and more innovative in hiding it's Easter eggs in the last couple of years. So we bring you a step by step detailed guide on how to access and play with the easter egg in Android 10.

Also Read: Android 10 now available for all Google Pixel Phones

Android 10 Easter Egg

1. Open Settings app of your phone which should be running Android 10 and then head over to the About Phone section.
2. In the About Phone settings, tap on Android version to gain access to the details of the Android version running on your phone.
  Settings -> About Phone -> Android Version to open the easter egg menu
3. Now, tap on Android version three times continuously.
4. You will see an Android 10 logo as you can see in the below image.
  Android 10 logo in the starting
5. Double-tap on the '1' icon and hold to rotate it and align the '1' icon with the 'O' icon to resemble the letter 'Q'.
  '1' of 10 can be rotated to make 'Q' when combined with '0' from the 10
6. Tap on the Android text above the Q logo a couple of times now and you will be able to access the Easter egg puzzle.

Also Read: Top 5 Android 10 features you need to start using right now!

How to Play the Nonogram Easter Egg Puzzle

The easter egg puzzle in Android 10 is basically a Nonogram. A Nonogram is a picture-based puzzle where you use the hints for the columns and rows to fill in the pixels to ultimately draw an image. All the Images what you will be able to complete in this puzzle are basically Android icons. We don't know how many are presently there or how many will be added in the future, or even if they will be added or not.

You will also need to rotate your device to see the hints for the other side which is annoying. However, if you are confused about how to play a Nonogram, this is basically how it works. If the hint says 10, then there will be 10 consecutive filled pixels in that row. If it says 1-2-2, then there will be a block of 1, then 2, then 2 consecutive filled pixels in the row. By looking at the hints in both the row and column, you will be able to pinpoint there will be filled pixels.

Samsung Galaxy Fold finally arrives after controversies, to be available starting September 6

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Tech Desk

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September 5, 2019

While the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 just arrived in the market, the Galaxy Fold, which was unveiled back in March 2019 has not yet hit the shelves in most countries. The company has now buckled up to start shipping the devices to the consumers as they officially launch the product once again. The foldable smartphone will be available in South Korea starting September 6.

For those who have been living under a rock, the Samsung Galaxy Fold was launched back in March 2019 alongside the Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup. The phone was even made available on pre-orders and even made to the doorsteps of some buyers. However, reviewers, as well as casual users, started complaining of an issue with the large display. The company had to stop the production and halted the shipments.

The South Korean giant now claims that the design and construction of the foldable smartphone have been improved so those issues should not repeat. With making such a statement, the company is all set to launch the product once again. Apart from that, the company will also start selling a 5G variant of the same in select countries.

Samsung Galaxy Fold sports a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex display on the inside and a secondary 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display on the outside. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. The Indian variant of Galaxy Fold is expected to come with the Exynos 9825 chip. It runs on Android 9 Pie layered on top of Samsung's OneUI. All of this is backed by a 4,380mAh battery.

Also Read: Asus 6z Review: The understated flagship?

Samsung Galaxy Fold was launched in the United States with a price tag of USD 1,980. Considering the hefty price tag, we can expect the phone to cost around Rs. 1,50,000 when it arrives in India.

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Bronze Plan

Silver Plan

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Diamond Plan

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Titanium Plan

Which plan is right for you?

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Nokia 800 Tough

Nokia 110

Nokia Power Earbuds

Android 10 Easter Egg

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