Tile is one of the most popular brands when it comes to tracking devices. The company has created something, which tough not extraordinary, brings a great purpose in everyone's lives. The Tile Mate has been available in the US for quite some time now and it has finally arrived in India.
Tile Mate is a tracker that can simply be attached to your keys, wallet, handbag and more. Once hooked, the device can be connected to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. This will help you in cases when you are not able to find your items around the place. If you use your phone to find the particular product, the Tile Mate associated with it will start ringing and help you realise where you kept the thing.
Commenting on the launch, Amlan Bhattacharjya, CEO, Brand Eyes, Distributors of Tile in India, said, "Brand Eyes strives to offer the best of global technologies and consumer electronic products to the Indian consumers. According to reports, India tops the list of ‘most forgetful countries’ in the Asia Pacific. Tile, as a service and a product, will give you the power of smart location, making you to #NeverLose your belongings.”
“Tile's devices, network and mobile app work together to help people locate the things that matter to them most. Tile's global community spans 200 countries and territories and helps people locate more than half a million items every day. Prior to Its launch In India, the Tile community already compromise of thousands of active users. Now that Tile will be available here, we are confident that the community will grow very rapidly," added Amlan.
Tile Mate helps people in ringing the device when they need to find a particular product. Also, if the device is not connected to Bluetooth anymore, the app can tell the last known location of the device. Further, the users can put up an alert for "Notify when found", which will notify users as soon as they come anywhere near the Tile.
As for the pricing, the Tile Mate is launched in India with a price tag of Rs. 2,499. The customers can even grab a pair of four at just Rs. 8,999. Interested buyers can head over to www.brandeyes.in to purchase it right now.
Motorola One Action comes with a triple camera setup at the back.
Motorola India has finally launched the much-awaited budget smartphone, the Motorola One Action. The device comes with a triple camera setup at the back and a punch-hole design upfront. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 13,999 and here are the alternatives you can consider in that price range.
Redmi Note 7 Pro
Redmi Note 7 Pro features a waterdrop style notch.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is one of the best smartphones under Rs. 15,000. It comes with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display. 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 5 Pro comes with glass back design.
Realme 5 Pro was recently launched in India. 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.
Samsung Galaxy M30
Samsung Galaxy M30 sports a Super AMOLED Infinity U display.
While the Samsung Galaxy M30 is slightly more expensive, it comes from a tier-one brand. Also, it brings features like an AMOLED display. It is powered by the octa-core Exynos 7904 processor. The device runs on Samsung Experience v9.5 built on top of Google's Android 8.1 Oreo. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,990.
Xiaomi India has just launched Mi A3 Android One smartphone in the country. The device comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. It is backed by a 4,030mAh battery, which supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology. All of this comes in at a starting price of Rs. 12,999.
Honor Play
Honor Play comes with flagship-grade hardware at a relatively lower price
While the Honor Play is almost a year old now, it is the only smartphone that offers flagship-grade specifications under Rs. 15,000. It is powered by the company's in-house Kirin 970 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM.
Google announced a new version of Android a few months ago. The company has already released the beta version fo the smartphone for dozens of smartphones. Now, Google is gearing up to officially launch the operating system, which also means that it is that time of the year when they announce the name of the next Android. Unlike the past years, the company is now ditching alphabets or dessert names for just plain numbers.
Till now, Android versions have been arranged in alphabetical order and the company has named them with desserts of corresponding alphabets. While most people loved it, there were people who found it difficult to pronounce some of those dessert names. So, the company has now decided to go with just plain numbers, which means that the Android Q will be known as Android 10. Since the rebranding has been made, the upcoming versions of Android will also be called Android 11, Android 12 and so on.
Currently, there are over 2.5 billion active Android devices over the world. Since it is being used worldwide, Google not only has to consider the people in the US but also people living in Italy, Russia or even India.
The old naming convention could have been difficult to understand for new users as they would not know if their phone is running on the latest version or not. Also, there were other confusions like pies are not a dessert in some places and marshmallows are not a popular treat in many parts of the world.
Apart from that, Google also went ahead and updated the age-old Android logo. The new logo now only shows off the head of the Android instead of the full body. The company has also changed the green colour a bit to make it a little more understandable.
Here are a few reasons as to why I recommend you to get a smartwatch.
Many people wear a watch mainly to keep track of time. But what if you can something more other with them than just looking at the time? A smartwatch lets you do that and then some more. It allows you to check your notifications, keep track of your exercises and more.
Smartwatches are built to make things easier and faster in order to save your time. Here are a few reasons as to why I recommend you getting one.
Top 5 reasons to get a smartwatch: Fitness
If you like keeping fit and are very particular about it, we recommend that you go and get a smartwatch because those help you keep a track of your daily activities such as steps, heart rate, calories intake and more.
You can also track your weight, diet and even the distance at which you run.
With a smartwatch, you can simply take a glance at the activities that you have performed throughout the day right on your wrist without the need to take out your phone. If you have a heart condition you can use it to monitor your heart rate. And you can also track your weight, diet and even the distance at which you run.
Top 5 reasons to get a smartwatch: Security
In case, you lose your phone somewhere and cannot find it, a smartwatch will help you do so with its 'Find My Phone' feature, which will allow you to trace the phone. It can also help you in finding your way back home if you are lost thanks to most of the coming with GPS facilities. Additionally, If you want to monitor your child when they are out a smartwatch can help you do that also.
A smartwatch can also help you in finding your way back home.
Top 5 reasons to get a smartwatch: Better smartphone battery performance
Smartwatches do need to stay connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth to deliver notifications and track your daily activities, which does consume a lot of battery life. However, many new smartwatches have been released that take advantage of Bluetooth Low Energy, which utilises lesser battery but still manages to get most things that you can do with normal Bluetooth. So with a smartwatch, you will not constantly feel the need to look at your phone for viewing time and notifications.
Top 5 reasons to get a smartwatch: Answering calls
Many modern smartwatches allow you to answer phone calls on the go, without the need to take out your phone. But remember to do this the smartwatch need to be connected to the phone via Bluetooth at all times. In addition, you can also set favourite contacts in the smartwatch, which will help in calling them with a single touch.
With the help of voice recognition, you can also play your favourite songs anytime anywhere.
Top 5 reasons to get a smartwatch: Music
If you love listening to music, a smartwatch is the best device you can opt for because it helps in controlling it on your phone. With the help of voice recognition, you can also play your favourite songs anytime anywhere. You can also increase and decrease the volume with it.
WhatsApp now has App Lock on both iOS and Android versions.
While WhatsApp on iOS got the app lock feature a while ago, the company rolled out the much-awaited update for Android quite recently. With the new app lock feature, the users will not need to install third-part apps, which are usually unreliable. Users can now use fingerprint authentication or FaceID to unlock the application. Here's how it works.
How to setup WhatsApp app lock on Android?
WhatsApp for Android finally gets App Lock feature.
Update the application by heading over to the Google Play Store
Once the app is updated, open WhatsApp and head over to the in-app Settings
Now head over to Account>Privacy>Fingerprint lock
Here toggle the Unlock with Fingerprint option and authenticate with your registered fingerprint.
Once done, you can now exit the app and try unlocking it using your fingerprint.
The app also gives some extra options like Automatically lock timer and Show notification options.
How to setup WhatsApp app lock on iOS?
First make sure WhatsApp is updated by heading over to the updates section in the Apple App Store
Once the app is updated, fire up WhatsApp and tap on Settings menu
Now, head over to Account>Privacy>Screen Lock
Here, you can toggle "Require Face ID" or "Require Touch ID" option depending on the model of your iPhone
The user can also select when the app should automatically lock
While Android users had the privilege of using third party app lock services, iOS users were forced to JailBreak if they wanted such feature. With the help of the in-built App Lock feature, WhatsApp has not only eliminated the need to third party applications but has also made it more secure and reliable.
WhatsApp is one of the most popular cross-platform messaging application right now. While it brings tons of great features, the developers constantly update the app to bring more and more features onboard. In a recent update, the company has released a couple of exciting features one of which include the much-awaited App Lock feature.
While the App Lock feature first arrived on Apple's iOS devices, it is finally available on Android smartphones as well. As the name suggests, the feature allows users to lock the application and users can use their fingerprint to open the app. It also allows users to stop showing the message content on the notification tray.
Apart from that, the app has got a visual change where the company has now added the “WhatsApp from Facebook” tag in the app's Settings section. Facebook is the parent company of WhatsApp and many people are unaware of that. With a move like this, the company is aiming to let everyone know that they own WhatsApp.
WhatsApp now shows "WhatsApp from Facebook" on the settings page
In recent beta builds, WhatsApp received a new feature called “Frequently Forwarded.” As the name suggests, the users get a “Frequently Forwarded” tag on the messages that have been forwarded too many times. This feature will help to curb the fake news spreading problems in countries like India.
Lastly, the cross-platform messaging application has received another much-awaited feature called Consecutive Voice Notes. The feature allows back to back playback of consecutive voice notes. The app also notifies the user with a sound after finishing one audio message.
Xiaomi India has just launched its all-new Android One smartphone in the country. The Mi A3 is a successor to the Mi A2. However, in some aspects, it feels like more of a downgrade than an upgrade. So, here are some of the alternatives you can consider before buying the Xiaomi Mi A3.
Redmi Note 7 Pro
Redmi Note 7 Pro sports a waterdrop style notch.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro is one of the best smartphones under Rs. 15,000. 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.
Realme 5 Pro
Realme 5 Pro comes with glass back design.
Realme India has just launched the Realme 5 Pro smartphone in India. The device is powered by the 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. One of the key highlights of the smartphone is the 48-megapixel camera at the back. All of this comes at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.
Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Mi A2 is a part of Google's Android One program.
In case you find the Mi A3 underpowered, you can always look back at its predecessor. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is still available in the country for a starting price of Rs. 11,999. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Unlike its successor, it boasts a 5.99-inch fullHD+ display.
Motorola One
Motorola One comes with a dual-camera setup at the back.
In case you want an Android One smartphone but want to avoid Xiaomi for some reason, the Motorola One is worth looking at. The device comes with a 5.9-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. Motorola One is priced at Rs. 13,999.
Samsung Galaxy M30 sports a Super AMOLED Infinity U display.
In case you really want an AMOLED display and a better resolution, the Samsung Galaxy M30 can be a great option. It comes with a 6.4-inch fullHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display and it is powered by the octa-core Exynos 7904 processor. The device runs on Samsung Experience v9.5 built on top of Google's Android 8.1 Oreo. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,990.
The Detel D1 Slim is a great secondary phone to use.
Its 2019 and smartphones are everywhere. You can get a decently used smartphone with all the features of a modern-day phone for around Rs. 2000. I personally sold an old iPhone 4s for Rs 2200 in perfect condition around a month ago.
However, there are still a number of people who still want to buy a feature phone. In many cases, feature phones offer more value than a smartphone. Phones like the Detel D1 Slim are the ones that sell due to this fact. Here is why people would still like to buy a feature phone like Detel D1 Slim.
Detel D1 Slim: Specifications
Detel D1 Slim sports a 2.4-inch display along with dual SIM and micro-SD card support. The USP of the device is its Auto Call Recorder functionality, which is a great thing to have due to Google banning call service access in Android starting March 1st. Also, the D1 Slim features a huge loudspeaker, which enables it to be used as a cheap music player that you can travel with.
The phone features completely basic features
It comes with a 0.3-megapixel VGA camera on the back paired with an LED flash and the same 0.3-megapixel VGA camera on the front.
Detel D1 Slim: Design
Detel D1 Slim features a candy bar design of the past. There is a small 2.4-inch display with speaker piece on the top and a 0.3-megapixel camera. The full T9 keyboard on the bottom, small camera at the back along with a big loudspeaker. The phone also sports a microUSB port for charging and a headphone jack.
The Front sports a basic design
First look at the device reveals its shiny blue coloured keyboard embedded into a shiny blue coloured body, which gives it a unique look. The device is entirely made out of plastic, which at this price point was expected. The keys have a sturdy feel to them. The back panel feels solid, but I really doubt its durability.
The back of the D1 slim sports a massive speaker
Having such a cheap plastic body is one of the pros for the feature phone. The phone is really cheap and it doesn't have a glass sandwich design or a premium metal back that can easily get damaged. You can basically throw it anywhere and it won't matter. The keys are sturdy so they won't get damaged. The display plastic feels that it is made out of really good quality plastic. Overall, the D1 Slim according to me can take a beating and still come out unscathed.
Detel D1 Gold: Features
The T9 keyboard is somewhat tactile
The phone has a headphone jack
The device packs a design of the past, however, it still packs some modern day features. It can play FM wirelessly if you ever need it, you can insert a microSD card into it and use that to play songs and use it as an mp3 player, it can make calls, it can work as a torch, it has a pre-loaded snake game which is a delight to play and it can browse the internet.
However, we suggest you not to browse the internet on this one, as it runs on GPRS/2G connection and opening Facebook to send one message sometimes takes over 15 minutes.
It has a loudspeaker that can be used to play music. The most important feature that I personally use is its Automatic Call Recorder. Especially, because of Google stopping apps from accessing calling APIs from March 1st, 2019. Also, Android Pie based smartphones have the new restrictions already enabled so a feature like that makes a lot of sense to the people who require it.
Detel D1 Slim: Camera
Detel D1 Slim sports a 0.3-megapixel rear camera with LED-Flash along. It sports the same camera module on the front. Fun fact, to click any photos from the camera you will need to insert a micro-sd card first as the device comes with near to none internal storage.
It actually intimates the user to insert a memory card when they try to click any photo. However, with a 0.3-megapixel camera, we highly doubt that anybody will even care.
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However, if you are still wondering, the photo quality is next to nothing. You will be able to capture the shape of the object but no details at all. Simply, the existence of the camera on this phone is simply of no use according to me.
However, do keep this in mind, I currently have used various flagship devices, and it has been years since I last used a VGA camera to take an image.
Detel D1 Slim: Battery
The battery on this device is one of the most interesting aspects of it. The device lasts almost around a month on usage as an emergency phone. The power-saving feature can extend that time period even more. The 0-100 charge times are not even that bad, with the phone taking around 2 hours to fully charge up with the included charger.
The D1 slim has a removable battery
Keep note that I used the phone with an extra SIM card to use as a secondary phone to make and receive some calls here and there. The battery capacity for anyone wondering is 1,500mAh.
Detel D1 Slim: Conclusion
The blue look of the D1 Slim is great
Detel D1 Slim costs only Rs. 999. You can use this as a secondary phone to make calls. The speaker is quite loud to enjoy some tunes whenever you wish. You can use this to record calls, which is a nifty feature. I personally used it as an emergency phone that I kept in my bag and my car.
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch their next Android One smartphone, the Mi A3 in India. The specifications are already out since the phone was recently launched in Europe. So, all we are waiting for is the pricing of the Indian unit. Amazon, Xiaomi's launch partner, revealed the price of the phone ahead of launch.
Xiaomi is launching two variants of the smartphone in India, one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage and the other with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. While the base variant will be priced at Rs. 14,998, the price of the 128GB variant has been set at Rs. 17,498
There will be three colour options available, namely, Not Just Blue, More Than White, and Kind of Grey. The prices and colour variants were spotted on Amazon India by Mukul Sharma. He shared the screenshots of the same via his Twitter handle.
If the prices are correct, the phone is too pricy for its specifications. It sports an HD display where most devices in the segment including the company's own Redmi Note 7 Pro come with a fullHD display. Also, the processor is quite under powered when compared to its competition.
Xiaomi Mi A3 features a 6.08-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1560x720 pixels. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset paired with Adreno 610 GPU. The device packs in 4GB or 6GB of RAM paired with either 64GB or 128GB of onboard storage. The dual-SIM handset runs on Google's Android Pie operating system. All of this is backed by a 4,030mAh battery with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.
On the optics front, it comes with a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Upfront, there is a 32-megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture.
Redmi Note 8 Pro will carry a similar design language seen on the Redmi K20.
While Realme India just unveiled the Realme 5 series in India, Xiaomi is also gearing up to launch the next Redmi 8 series. The Redmi 8 was spotted on the internet a few days ago and now the Redmi Note 8 Pro showed up. While the Redmi 8 is expected to be more of a budget oriented option, the Redmi Note 8 Pro will be the highest-end of its upcoming mid-rangers.
The upcoming Redmi Note 8 Pro leaked at a set where its TV commercial was being filmed. According to the images, the design looks quite similar to what we have seen on the recently launched Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro. Also, the company looks like dropping the Xiaomi logo in exchange for a Redmi logo.
Unlike the last generation, the rear camera setup is not on the top left but has been shifted to centre. Also, right below the triple camera setup at the back, we can also see the fingerprint scanner. It clearly means that the mid-range device would not get an in-display fingerprint sensor.
As for the specifications, the details have not come out yet. However, judging the leaked image, we can confirm that the upcoming mid-range smartphone will feature a triple camera setup at the back. Recently, Lu Weibing from Xiaomi came forward and suggested that the upcoming Redmi Note 8 series will be all about long battery life, better camera performance and a higher screen-to-body ratio.
