Your Apple Watch screen is prone to cracking. Here is what to do

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September 1, 2019

Glass screens cracking due to abuse and drops and force applied the screen is normal, However, Apple themselves claim that the screens of their watches can crack without even touching the watch. This means that the displays are prone to cracking due to a design flaw. This is not the first time the company has accepted to have design flaws in their products.

Apple also claims that only the Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3 are affected and the rest of the Apple Watch generations i.e. Series 1 and Series 4 are unaffected by this issue. Considering Apple Watch is one of the best selling smartwatches right now, this issue can affect probably hundreds of thousands of watches.

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The glass repair costs $229 to $289 for regular variants with the Hermès variants costing $329 and the ceramic variant costing $800 for the glass repair. With repair costs so high and design flaw, many of the users are excepted to be mad at Apple. However, Apple also said that an Apple store or an Apple-authorized service provider will replace the screen on eligible units that exhibit this type of crack, free of charge so that the users do not have to suffer.

About Apple Watch

It is the company's smartwatch powered by Watch OS. The watch incorporates fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring and other fitness-related services with the rest of apple products with tight integration with the iOS and iPhone.

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After a slow start in 2015, the Apple Watch is one of the most popular products offered by the company as of now. The wearables business generated approximately $5.5 billion in fiscal third-quarter revenue, up 48% from a year earlier.

Android 10 might have been named Android Queen Cake

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Mohamed Arif

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September 1, 2019

android 10, android 10 os, android 10 new os, android 10 mobile os, android 10 release date, android 10 launch date, android 10 download, android 10 features, android 10 mobile operating system, android q, android q release date, android q new name, android q os, android q mobile os — Android 10 is the name of the upcoming update.

A week ago, Google revealed the name of its next-generation Android operating system, disappointingly, we will get no more dessert names. Google has decided to end the dessert naming tradition and they have named it Android 10.

Google's Android VP of engineering, Dave Burke has announced the official name of the next generation of the Android is just Android 10. Talking about the new redesign of Android, Burke mentioned how Android started off “without a huge amount of thought” and that's generally been the theme of the platform to start with the simplest thing and continue improving it later.

Dave Burke and Dan Sadler, Software Engineers of Android, also said that the reason for changing from names to number is just due to the feedback of the people who think dessert names are not relatable globally.

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Dave Burke shared that the list of dessert names for Andriod Q were mostly “exotic,” and their significance would have been lost with many people around the world.

Additionally, Burke said that if the naming was in his hands, he might have named Android Q as Queen Cake. Although it's not a popular dessert, Google decided to drop the name and called it Android 10.

Burke also announced that the internal name for 10 was Quince Tart, and thus ‘qt' codename is already there in the AOSP build of Android. Sadler said that they will continue having a codename internally for subsequent versions of Android.

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There are also some other updates in Andriod 10 with a refreshed logo. Now the colour of the Android is changed from green to black as the company thinks black is better for visibility. Google found that the green was hard to read, especially for the people with visual impairments.

Android 10 will be released on September 3 for Google Pixel devices. Also, for the first time, Oneplus 7 and 7 Pro will be getting the updates of the latest android version along with Google's phone on the same day.

PUBG Mobile to soon get 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rate options

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August 30, 2019

PUBG resident evil — PUBG Mobile to soon get high refresh rate options.

Most smartphones including the flagships come with a regular 60Hz display. Companies like OnePlus are trying to change the trend by launching the OnePlus 7 Pro with 90Hz display. Games like PUBG Mobile and more do need a 60Hz plus refresh rate for a flexible gaming experience. As the rumours suggest, PUBG Mobile is set to release its new update which will be supporting 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rate.

Many of the YouTube gamers were seen playing PUBG with 90Hz and even 120Hz refresh rate options. This option was spotted in the Chinese beta version of the game. Oneplus 7 Pro and Asus ROG Phone 2 users will be able to use the 90Hz and the 120Hz refresh rate option for a better gaming experience.

As we know so far, the Chinese Beta version features do not end up adding these features to the international version of the game. But at least we can predict that Tencent Games are ready to introduce these features to the upcoming smartphones in the future with higher refresh rate displays.

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Tencent Games will be having the sense of future were the devices with higher refresh rate will rule the market. So the company will be future-ready with the upcoming updates in the game in the future. There are also many other updates in the game which are not yet confirmed officially by the Tencent Games.

Some other updates like, PUBG Mobile to get a chopper in the game which will be present on the rooftop of the School. The one players can drive the chopper and other players can shoot the enemies by sitting in the chopper the same as in cars or other vehicles in the game.

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Additionally, the rumours also say that there will be a new weapon called grenade launcher, homing missiles and an RPG gun to fire missiles. Also other features like binoculars, vehicle repair kits and much more in the game.

Reliance Jio offering free 2 months JioFiber connection: Report

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Tech Desk

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August 30, 2019

JioFi, jio, jiofiber, reliance, reliance jio — JioFiber Broadband service will be available starting September 5.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) recently conducted their Annual General Meeting of 2019, where they launched the JioFiber broadband connection. Now, as per a report by Times of India, the JioFiber will be available for free for at least two months as a part of JioFiber preview plan for the customers. It will be made available after the service rolls out commercially on September 5.

According to the report, the new customers will be charged Rs 1,500 as a refundable security deposit. Apart from that, the users will need to pay the initial installation charges, which is set at Rs 1,000. So, the users will end up paying Rs. 2,500 while getting the connection setup. However, Rs. 1,500 will be refunded later on.

Reliance Jio has not yet rolled out the plan details yet but we know that the prices will range between Rs. 700 to Rs. 10,000. While the 100 Mbps plan will be priced at Rs. 700, the maximum 1 Gbps plan will hit Rs. 10,000. Reports suggest that these plans will bundle a set-top-box and a landline connection.

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Apart from that, as a part of ‘Welcome offer’, JioFiber customers will also get an HD or 4K LED TV for free with their JioFiber connection. However, it is available only for those who opt for an annual subscription also known as ‘Jio Forever plans’. A free 4K set-top box will also be offered.

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

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Mohamed Arif

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August 29, 2019

Today Xiaomi has launched its new devices named Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro along with RedmiBook 14 and the RedmiTV. The RedmiTV is Xiaomi's first own branded smart TV in the market. And the RedmoBook 14 has minor changes and updates comparing to its previous version of the notebook.

The company has decided to launch its special edition model for the Pro variant called World Of Warcraft. This variant will be coming with the exclusive goodies, special themes and much more. The World of Warcraft edition will be priced a bit higher compared to the standard version of the device.

Redmi Note 8 Features

Redmi Note 8 runs MIUI 10 based on Andriod 9 Pie. This device packs with a 6.39-inch Full HD+ display with a waterdrop-style notch on top. Redmi Note 8 is powered with the Qualcomm's Snapdragon 665 processor with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. This device is protected with the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and rear side of the body.

The camera on this device is the quad-camera setup of 48MP primary sensor + 8MP wide-angle lens + 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor. The front selfie camera comes with the 13MP lens. This device sports a 4,000mAh battery and it supports 18W fast charging via USB Type-C port. Yes, there is 3.5mm audio jack present on the device including the IR blaster with the fingerprint sensor at the back.

Totally, there are three variant in the Note 8 which are available to be sold, they are 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage variant at the price tag of Yaun 999 (nearly INR1000), 6GB RAM/64GB internal storage variant at the price of Yaun 1,199 (nearly INR12000) and the 8GB RAM/128GB internal storage variant priced at Yaun 1,399 (nearly INR14000).

Also Read: Redmi Note 8 Pro to get World of Warcraft special edition

Redmi Note 8 Pro Features

The smartphones sports a bigger display compared to the non-pro model which is 6.53-inch Full HD+ display with a waterdrop-style notch on top. Same Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection at the front and back. Running MIUI 10 based on the Andriod 9 Pie. This device sports a 4,500mAh battery bigger than the Note 8 variant along with 18W fast charging.

Note 8 Pro packs with quad-camera setup of 64MP primary sensor + 8MP wide-angle lens + 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor along with a 20MP front selfie camera. Redmi Note 8 Pro also has 3.5mm audio jack, IR blaster, USB Type-c port along with the NFC and other features. This variant is IP52 certified.

This Redmi Note 8 Pro is also designed for the gaming purpose. which is why is it powered by the MediaTek’s new gaming-centric chipset, Helio G90T, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The Liquid Cooling System is introduced in the device to improve the gaming experience.

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Additionally, the Pro variant comes with the other gaming-centric features like the Game Turbo 2.0 mode. The company is designed the gaming controllers for the Note 8 Pro which will be sold on their official websites. This controller will cost around Yaun 179 (nearly INR1800) but the early buyers can get it for a discount of Yaun 99 (nearly INR1000).

The Pro variant also has three variants which are available to be sold, they are 6GB RAM/64GB internal storage variant at the price tag of Yaun 1,399 (nearly INR14000), 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage variant priced at Yaun 1,599 (nearly INR16000), 8GB/256GB internal storage variant is priced at Yaun 1,799 (nearly INR18000).

ZAAP Aqua Pro rugged Bluetooth speaker Review: Your affordable music companion

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Brahmjot Singh

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August 29, 2019

zaap, zaap bluetooth speaker, affordable bluetooth speakers — ZAAP Aqua Pro is an affordable rugged Bluetooth speaker.

ZAAP is a relatively new brand to enter the Indian audio market, earlier it used to deal in various kinds of smartphone accessories ranging from power banks to car mounts. I wanted to test out a good rugged Bluetooth speaker during one of my trips and the company was kind enough to send its ZAAP Aqua Pro for review. Here's how the device performed during my review.

Price: Rs. 2,399 (Buy Now)

The first thing that I loved about the device is its ruggedness, it can really take a beating, then a dive in the water and still stay kicking with music playing at full volume thanks to its IP67 dust and water resistance. It's also shockproof, meaning any sudden shocks that the device gets, won't knock anything loose.

The body is well-shaped, due to which it is easy to hold and put on any surface. On the front, we get to see a metal grille that provides the two speaker units protection from damage. On the right side, there is a protrusion, which holds the charging port, power controls and aux port. The controls are located on the top, which are easy to access and are quite effective.

Overall, in terms of build, I would state that the ZAAP Aqua Pro sports a compact construction, while at the same time having a powerful body.

The device features two 3.5W speakers with 2.0 bass port and Bass Plus technology, which is able to handle disco and EDM tracks quite well. Classical tones feel a bit stretched out by different tones and instruments sounds. Singer tones captured very well across audio ranges. The speaker has good sound distribution even on lower volume.

The one place, where I thought that the ZAAP Aqua Pro could perform better was while playing hard rock or metal songs, where the bass was getting distorted, due to the intense beats coming from a beatbox rather than a pair of drums.

ZAAP Aqua Pro features Bluetooth 4.0 technology and has a range of 33 feet. Bluetooth pairing never an issue, though device identification takes slightly longer than expected.

As for the battery, the speaker was able to deliver over six hours of continuous playback, which I loved a lot. Even when the battery power was low, there was no decrease in the sound output, which makes it reliable for travel and long night gatherings.

At the price this is being offered, it is quite a good deal. It performs quite well and the ruggedness is a huge plus point. ZAAP Aqua Pro is a speaker that can be your music companion in most settings from a quiet room to a small pool party.

Best old flagship smartphones to buy in 2019: Samsung Galaxy Note 9, iPhone XR and more

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Brahmjot Singh

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August 28, 2019

Flagship smartphones come with the best set of specifications coupled with some extraordinary features. However, they usually carry a huge price tag, which is unbearable by most people around the country. So, going in for a previous year flagship might make sense at times as they get a price cut over time. Here are the best old flagship smartphones to buy in 2019.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

While the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 does not feature a triple camera setup, it is one of the best flagships of 2018. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is powered by the Exynos 9810 octa-core processor. The device packs in 6GB or 8GB of RAM coupled with 256GB or 512GB of onboard storage. It is currently available in India at a starting price of Rs. 67,900.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

While the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is almost a year old now, it still comes with a plethora of features. The Mate 20 Pro is powered by the Kirin 980 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM. It also features a high resolution notched display upfront. It is currently available with a price tag of Rs. 49,990.

Apple iPhone XR

At a starting price of Rs. 58,999, the Apple iPhone XR brings a ton of premium features. The smartphone comes with the Apple A12 Bionic chipset, which is currently the fastest mobile processor. Apart from that, it brings the smooth iOS experience for a relatively cheaper price when compared to the iPhone XS. It even has features like Face ID and multiple colour options.

Poco F1

While the Poco F1 might not look like a true flagship from the outside, it does from the inside. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 GPU. It packs in up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Xiaomi Poco F1 is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 17,990.

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Honor Play

If you want to save money and still get a flagship experience, the Honor Play will be just the right choice. The device is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. It runs on EMUI build on top of Google's Android Pie. Honor Play is available at a starting price of Rs. 11,999.

Google Pixel 2.

Even though the Google Pixel 2 is quite old, it still packs in a lot of power under the hood. It also comes with a glass body which gives it a premium feel. However, it lacks features like wireless charging. Google Pixel 2 is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 35,990.

Top 5 Oppo Reno 2 alternatives: Redmi K20 Pro, OnePlus 7 and more

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Devesh Arora

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August 28, 2019

oppo, oppo reno 2, oppo reno — Oppo Reno 2 series starts at Rs. 29,999.

Oppo has just launched its new smartphone series, the Oppo Reno 2 series. The Reno 2 comes with an AMOLED Panoramic display and packs in a quad-camera setup at the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary lens. Upfront, there is a Shark-fin rising 16-megapixel camera. It is powered by the Snapdragon 730G octa-core SoC paired with 8GB RAM. It comes in with a price tag of Rs. 36,990. Here are some alternatives that are similarly priced.

Redmi K20 Pro

The Redmi K20 Pro is available in two variants 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, priced at Rs. 27,999 and Rs. 30,999 respectively. It packs with a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 48MP+13MP+8MP and 20MP front pop-up selfie camera. K20 Pro runs MIUI 10 on top of Android 9 Pie along with 6.39-inch AMOLED display. It sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with a 4,000mAh battery.

Also Read: Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro are too pricy? Xiaomi explains why

OnePlus 7

Oneplus 7 which was recently launched a couple of months ago packs with Andriod 9 Pie and a 6.41-inch bezel-less display with a waterdrop notch. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor. The device comes with a 48MP+5MP dual-camera setup at the back. All of this is powered by a 3700mAh battery with Dash Charging support. OnePlus 7 also offers an in-screen fingerprint sensor and it comes with at starting price of Rs. 32,999.

Asus 6z

Asus Zenfone 6 — Asus 6z comes with a rotating camera.

Asus 6z features 6.4inches bezel-less display along with Gorilla Glass 5 Protection. This device runs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 Octa-core Processor and Andriod Pie. The special features which this device pack is Rear Fingerprint Sensor which unlocks in 0.3 secs, the 48+13MP camera which flips and acts as front and rear camera, and 5000 mAh battery with Quick Charging v4.0. Asus 6z will cost you at the price of Rs. 31,999.

Nubia Red Magic 3

The gaming beast Nubia Red Magic 3 is priced at Rs. 33,205 which comes with a Snapdragon 855 SoC with a 6.65-inch FHD+HDR AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The device has a single 48MP rear camera along with a Sony IMX586 sensor. The front camera uses a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. Nubia Red Magic 3 houses a massive 5000mAh battery and supports 27W fast charging. Additionally, there some special features like liquid cooling with an internal turbofan, capacitive shoulder triggers, and stereo speakers.

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Pixel 3A

Google recently launched its cheapest phone in the market which packs a 5.6 inches bezel-less display with AGC Dragontrail Protection. The device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 670 Octa-core Processor with 4 GB RAM. Pixel 3A has 12.2MP Rear Camera and an 8MP front camera along with 3000mAh battery and fast charging at the price of Rs. 39,999.

Revolt RV300, RV400 electric bikes launched in India: Price, features and more

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Mohamed Arif

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August 28, 2019

revolt, rv400 — Revolt RV400 and RV300 have finally launched.

Revolt Intellicorp Pvt. Ltd was founded by Rahul Sharma who is known for the Micromax mobile brand in India. He wanted to introduce the first artificial intelligence-enabled electric motorcycle in India. He also said that the bike will be offering a range of 156.8 km on a single full charge.

The Revolt comes with a hexagonal LED projector headlamp, which is powerful enough to focus on the road. The upper part of the tank comes with the lid where the battery can be removed and replaced. Revolt motorcycles have a fully digital instrument cluster, which indicates speed, odometer, trip meter, battery percentage, engine temperature and more.

These electric bikes can travel at a maximum speed of 85kmph, which is quite impressive. Also, the Revolt offers four separate artificial exhaust sounds in the motorcycle. The company is providing Revolt App that users can install on their phones to enable features like bike locator, door-step battery delivery, mobile swap stations, anti-theft, sound selection and more. It is available for both Andriod and iOS devices.

The motorcycle supports RBS (Regenerative Braking System) with USD front forks and a mono-shock unit at the rear. It sports 8-spoke 17inch alloy wheels with the disc brakes which are made up of steel and aluminium. Usage of aluminium will reduce the weight of the bike and as less mass means less energy consumed to move the bike.

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Revolt RV 400 comes in two colour variants, Rebel Red and Cosmic Black. The battery is a 3.2kWh lithium-ion unit which is more than the Ather's 450's battery.

The RV300 will be available for a monthly price of Rs. 2,999, which has to be paid for 37 months from the date of purchase. Similarly, the RV400 Basic and RV400 Premium are available for Rs. 3,499 and Rs. 3,999 per month respectively. With this price, the servicing cost and battery replacement is free, which means apart from that the user need not spend a single penny on the motorcycle.

Top 5 Realme XT alternatives: Oppo K3, Realme 5 Pro and more

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Devesh Arora

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August 28, 2019

realme xt, realme xt specs — Realme XT is the first smartphone to feature a 64-megapixel camera.

Realme India has just unveiled its flagship Realme XT smartphone in India. It is the first smartphone to come with a 64-megapixel quad-camera setup at the back. Other key features of the device include the VOOC 3.0 fast charging support. While all of this makes up for an interesting package, the phone has not gone on sale yet. So, here are the alternatives you can consider.

Oppo K3

Oppo K3 is another mid-range smartphone that comes with a pop-up selfie camera. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The mid-range smartphone comes with a bezel-less display, a pop-up selfie camera and more. Oppo K3 is available in India for a starting price of Rs. 16,990.

Vivo Z1 Pro

Vivo Z1 Pro was recently launched in India with an impressive set of specifications and features. It sports a punch-hole design and comes with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The device is available in India for a starting price of just Rs. 14,999.

Redmi Note 7 Pro

In case you want to save some money and want a reliable phone, you cannot go wrong with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro. It features a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a waterdrop style notch. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor. It also 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.

Realme 5 Pro

Realme India just launched the Realme 5 Pro a couple of days ago. The device is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor. It packs in up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It is backed by a 4,045mAh battery and it supports VOOC 3.0 charging. All of this comes at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.

Also Read: Top 5 Realme 5 alternatives: Realme X, Oppo K3 and more

Poco F1

If you can spend a little more and sacrifice a little on the design side, Poco F1 is a phone you should consider. The smartphone comes with flagship-grade hardware including Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. The Poco F1 is currently available in India at a starting price of Rs. 17,999.

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About Apple Watch

Redmi Note 8 Features

Redmi Note 8 Pro Features

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Apple iPhone XR

Poco F1

Honor Play

Google Pixel 2.

Redmi K20 Pro

OnePlus 7

Asus 6z

Nubia Red Magic 3

Pixel 3A

Oppo K3

Vivo Z1 Pro

Redmi Note 7 Pro

Realme 5 Pro

Poco F1