Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on February 20: From Galaxy S10 to S10 Lite, here's what to expect

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February 7, 2019

Samsung Galaxy S9 Back — Samsung is hosting an event on February 20

Samsung is hosting an event on February 20, 2019, where they will unveil their first set of flagship smartphones of the year. The company will launch the Galaxy S10 series at the event, which will consist of at least three smartphones this year. We have had enough leaks and rumours, which has given us a rough idea on what these smartphones look like and what they will carry under the hood.

Samsung Galaxy S10+

Samsung Galaxy S10+ will be the largest and possibly the costliest device in the series. The smartphone will feature a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2960x1440 pixels. The smartphone is expected to feature up to 12GB of RAM and 1TB of onboard storage. It will run on Android 9 Pie based One UI out of the box.

On the optics front, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ will sport a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 12-megapixel primary camera, a 16-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 13-megapixel telephoto lens. Up front, there will be a dual-camera setup.

Samsung Galaxy S10

Samsung Galaxy S10 will come with a smaller display and a lower price tag. It is said to feature a 6.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2960x1440 pixels. The smartphone will be available with up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. It will also run on the latest version of Android with One UI on top of it.

As for the optics, the Galaxy S10 is also expected to feature a triple camera setup at the back, which will include a 12-megapixel primary camera, a 16-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 13-megapixel telephoto lens. However, it will have a single camera up front for selfies.

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Galaxy S10 sizes — Samsung is launching a total of 3 Galaxy S10 phones this year (Image: Olixar)

This year Samsung is also expected to launch a Galaxy S10 Lite or Galaxy S10e, which will be a toned down version of the Galaxy S10. The South Korean giant is probably doing this to compete against Apple's iPhone XR. Unlike the curved displays on Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+, this one will get a 5.8-inch flat design display. It will come with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

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In terms of optics, the Galaxy S10e is expected to feature a dual-camera setup at the back and a single camera on the front.

All the Samsung Galaxy S10 models will feature a punch hole design up front, which Samsung likes to call the Infinity O design. Also, the smartphones will be powered by the same processors. In the US, the devices will get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while other parts of the world will get the Exynos 9820 variant. Both the processors will come with dedicated AI silicon chips.

Apart from the above mentioned three smartphones, the company might also unveil two more variants. These are expected to be the 5G variants of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus.

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As for the pricing, the top of the line Galaxy S10+ is expected come with a starting price of EUR 999 (roughly Rs. 81,000) while the smaller Galaxy S10 will come in at a starting price of EUR 899 (roughly Rs. 73,000). The more budget-friendly flagship Galaxy S10e will carry a price tag of EUR 749 (roughly Rs. 61,000).

Top 5 dating applications like Tinder: Bumble, Happn and more

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Devesh Arora

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February 7, 2019

Tinder Play Store — Tinder is one of the most popular dating applications

Dating applications like Tinder have become quite popular these days. As valentines day is coming closer, single boys and girls might be looking out for a date. However, Tinder allows you a limited number of swiped until you pay a premium. So, here are some of the popular dating apps that you can use to find a partner.

Bumble

Bumble is quite different from other dating applications as it brings in some interesting new features. The application allows users to input more information about the type of partner they are looking for. This way a user can end up finding a better match than on any other dating application.

Happn

Happn is a dating application, which is quite different from Tinder. It uses your location services in order to continuously track where you are going. When you are somewhere out, it will find a match that you have crossed your path with. It makes matchmaking even more interesting as the women you just fell in love with could be living just around the corner of your street.

Hinge

Hinge is quite similar to Tinder as it allows users to setup their profile and finds matches nearby. It gets one step ahead with the premium set of features that it has to offer like, which includes knowing about the other person's habits including smoking, drinking and more. It is free to download and it is available on both iOS and Android.

OkCupid

OkCupid is another popular dating application, which allows you to find a quick date. Just like Tinder, you need to right or left swipe to like or dislike someone. The app also allows you to fill in more details about yourself including your hobbies, talent, aspirations and much more.

Badoo

If you are looking for a date before the upcoming Valentines day, Badoo might just be the right application. It also has a live stream feature where you can join people and donate them using Badoo credits. This way you might end up setting up a date with one of the live streamers.

Google's Password Checkup Chrome extension will help secure your online credentials: Here's how it works

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Devesh Arora

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February 6, 2019

Google-Password-checkup — Google's new Password Checkup extension makes sure your accounts are safe

The Internet is getting less and less secure day by day as more and more hackers are trying to get into our lives. In the past few years, we have also seen a major improvement in the number of internet users. However, what users tend to forget is that they are compromising their personal life by entering easy log in credentials. Google is here to save you with their latest Google Chrome extension.

Google's all-new Password Checkup Chrome extension is now available on Chrome Web Store. Anyone can download the extension by heading over to the Chrome Web Store on their Google Chrome browser on Mac or PC. If the user inputs a compromised username and password, the extension will warn them and suggest a password change. This will help users make their social media or other accounts even more secure.

How to setup the Password Checkup extension

Head over to the Password Checkup download page on the Chrome Web Store
Tap on the "Add to Chrome" icon
Confirm it by tapping on Add Extension
Once installed, you will notice a green icon on the top right corner of your Chrome web browser

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According to the California based company, the extension will make sure that the apps and websites users log in to using their Google credentials are not compromised in any way. This will help users protect their Gmail account and Google related services. It will basically improve the security when trying to log into third-party platforms using Google credentials.

Google brings interpreter mode to Google Home: Here's how you can start using it

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February 6, 2019

Google Home Hub — Google Home now supports interpreter mode

Google recently announced that it will be rolling out an interpreter mode for their popular Google Assistant. The time is here and the company has started rolling out the feature on its smart speakers including Google Home, Home Mini and more. Here's how it works and how you can take advantage of it during your abroad trips.

The company first showed off the technology at CES 2019. The mode allows two people to carry a conversation in their own languages and Google Assitant will turn into a live translator. It is being said that the feature is still half baked by Google has started pushing out the feature anyways.

The California based company has even set up a new support page in order to help people set up the interpreter mode on the Google Home devices. One can start the mode by saying something like “help me speak French”, “Interpret French to English” or “Be my French interpreter”.

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Currently, the interpreter mode supports around 26 different languages including French, Spanish, Polish, Dutch, Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukranian and Vietnamese.

As far as the device support is concerned, Google has confirmed that the feature will be supported on all Google Home smart speakers. It will even work with some of the speakers that come with Google Assistant built in. Apart from smart speakers, the feature is also available on all Smart Displays, which can even show visual feedback.

Top 5 Oppo K1 alternatives: Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and more

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Devesh Arora

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February 6, 2019

oppo k1, oppo k1 price in india, oppo k1 price, oppo k1 india launch, oppo k1 specs, oppo k1 specifications, oppo k1 features, oppo k1 specs india, oppo k1 india launch, oppo k1 launch in india, oppo k1 price and specifications — Oppo K1 comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner

Oppo has just launched the Oppo K1 smartphone in India, which comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a water drop style notch. It is one of the cheapest smartphones to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner and one of the very few phones under Rs. 20,000 to sport an AMOLED display. Priced at Rs. 16,990, the Oppo K1 has a lot to offer but here are some alternatives you should consider as well.

Realme 2 Pro

If you want something similar to the Oppo K1 but at a lower price point, the Realme 2 Pro might be the right choice. It sports a dual-camera setup at the back and a 16-megapixel selfie shooter. It comes with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The phone features a water drop notch up front and it is currently available for a starting price of Rs. 13,990.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2

Unlike the Oppo K1, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro runs on stock Android. It also comes with a glass sandwich design and a notched display. It is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is currently available at a starting price of Rs. 12,999.

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Honor 8X

Honor 8X also runs on a custom UI called EMUI. It features a 6.5-inch FullHD+ IPS LCD display. It comes with the Kirin 710 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. It packs in 64GB of onboard storage, which is further expandable using a microSD card. Honor 8X is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

Redmi Note 6 Pro, xiaomi — Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro comes with a total of four cameras

Xiaomi recently launched the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India. It comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. It features a dual-camera setup at the front as well as the back. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro comes with a notched display and it is currently available in India at a starting price of Rs. 13,999.

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Xiaomi Mi A2

In case you want a pure stock Android experience, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is the phone you should be looking for. Xiaomi Mi A2 is a part of Google’s Android One program, which means it runs on clean stock Android. Also, it runs on the latest version of Android, Android 9 Pie. It is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and comes with up to 6GB of RAM. All of this comes in at a starting price of Rs. 15,999.

Coolpad Cool 3 with waterdrop notch announced in India: Price, specifications

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February 6, 2019

Coolpad Cool 3, Coolpad Cool 3 Price, Coolpad Cool 3 India Price, Coolpad Cool 3 Review, Coolpad Cool 3 Specifications, Coolpad Cool 3 Features, Coolpad Cool 3 Camera — Coolpad Cool 3 is the first smartphone in the Indian market to run Google's Android 9.0 Pie operating system out of the box, to be priced under Rs. 6,000.

Coolpad has announced a new budget smartphone with a waterdrop notch and a dual rear camera sensor dubbed Coolpad Cool 3 in India. It is priced at Rs. 5,999 and will be made available in the country via both online and offline retail channels.

There is no set date on the launch of the device, however, when it goes on sale, it will be made available in Midnight Blue, Ruby Black, Ocean Indigo and Teal Green colour options.

To recall, the company recently re-entered the Indian smartphone market with the launch of its three Mega series smartphones back in December. These included the Coolpad Mega 5, Mega 5M and Mega 5C smartphones.

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Coolpad Cool 3 will sport a 5.71-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1500x720 pixels. It is powered by a Unosoc processor clocked at 1.3GHz. The device comes with 2GB of RAM paired with 16GB internal storage expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card.

It runs Google's Android 9.0 operating system and is backed by a 3,000mAh battery. In terms of security options, it sports a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and also supports Face recognition to unlock.

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Coolpad Cool 3 sports a dual camera setup on the back consisting of an 8-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 0.3-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front, it features a 5-megapixel sensor for taking selfies.

Apple to end support for iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 and more, here's everything you need to know

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February 5, 2019

Apple iPhone 6s will not get the upcoming iOS 13 update

Apple's iOS has always had an advantage over Google's Android, which is updated. The company provides updates to even a 5-year-old smartphone. However, with the recent reports, it seems like that it is going to stop. Apple will not roll out the iOS 13 updates for iPhone 6s and earlier models.

Apple iPhone 5s users were actually the lucky ones as the phone came with iOS 7 and it is currently running on iOS 12, which means the 5s got around 5 major updates during the cycle. On the other hand, iPhone 6S, which came out in 2015 with iOS 9 will not even get its fourth major update.

According to an Israeli website The Verifier, Apple will not roll out the update for iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone SE. It also quite understood that the Apple iPhone 5S will also not get the update as iOS 12 was said to be its last update at the time of its rollout.

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The report further suggests that even the old iPads including iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 4, iPad Air and iPad Air 2 will also have to settle for the iOS 12. As for the iPods, the iPod 6th generation is the only iPod running on the latest version of iOS, which is soon going to change as it will also not receive the upcoming update.

Apple has recently seen a decline in sales majorly due to the older iPhones getting faster over the updates. Stopping the update for older iPhones might help the company in boosting up the sales by a little bit.

Viber 10 now available for iOS and Android: Here's what you need to know

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February 5, 2019

Viber 10 brings a whole new user interface

Viber is a popular cross-platform messaging application which also brings voice calls and video calls. The company recently celebrated their 8th birthday and in order to celebrate the milestone, Viber has released a new version of the application. The all-new Viber 10 brings in a whole new user interface with a couple of new features.

With the new update, the company has improved the reliability and stability of the messaging app, as it is something that people will use on a daily basis. Viber also claims that with the new update sending messages has become 2x faster than ever. Additionally, the voice and video calls have received a quality boost to become more clear.

As for the UI, the company has given the application a complete overhaul. The app now has an all-white theme going on, which looks much cleaner and minimalistic. However, as Violet is Viber's colour of choice, you will still see the accent here and there. Now you can access all of your private and group chats, communities and favourite public content in the main chat list. This means that you will not need to switch between different screens.

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In terms of the new features, Viber 10 includes hidden-number chats in communities. It is a safe way to make new friends who share the same passions and interests as you. Here both the users will not require to share their phone numbers.

Further, the company has also promised that group video calling will soon be made available on the platform.

Sony Xperia XZ4 to launch at MWC 2019, everything we know

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Devesh Arora

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February 5, 2019

Sony MWC 2019 — Sony will unveil the Xperia XZ4 at the MWC 2019

Sony is gearing up to launch their next flagship smartphone at Mobile World Congress 2019. The company is pushing the limits this time with a 52-megapixel camera sensor at the back. We have heard enough leaks and rumours about the upcoming Xperia XZ4. So, here's everything you need to know about the flagship smartphone.

In terms of specifications, the Sony Xperia XZ4 is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. The smartphone will feature a 6.5-inch QHD+ OLED display with 21:9 aspect ratio. It is said to come with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The phone will run on Android 9 Pie out of the box. All of this will be backed by a 4,400mAh battery.

As for the optics, the Sony Xperia XZ4 is said to feature a triple camera setup which will be vertically positioned. These sensors with include a 52-megapixel main sensor, a 16-megapixel telephoto lens and a 0.3-megapixel TOF sensor. Up front, there will be a 24-megapixel selfie shooter.

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Sony is all set to launch the flagship smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona. The company has booked February 25 as a date to unveil their latest piece of technology. Sony might as well launch a compact version of the Xperia XZ4. Apart from the XZ4, the company is also expected to launch Xperia XA3, XA3 Ultra and Xperia L3.

Reliance JioPhone 3 price, specifications and availability leaked: Exclusive

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Devesh Arora

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February 4, 2019

Reliance Jio Prime Membership — Reliance JioPhone 3 will soon be available at Jio stores and Jio.com

After the success of the JioPhone and JioPhone 2, Reliance Jio is now gearing up to launch the JioPhone 3. With the next generation of JioPhone, the company is opting in for a smartphone instead of a feature phone. The new smartphone will be launching in India sometime in June 2019.

A Jio executive told BeetelBite that the JioPhone 3 will be available with a price tag of Rs. 4,500. Notably, it is a significant price bump over the last generations. The executive further suggested that the smartphone will feature a 5-inch touchscreen display. It will come with 2GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage, which will be expandable using a microSD card.

In terms of optics, JioPhone 3 will sport a 5-megapixel camera at the back and a 2-megapixel selfie shooter up front.

The Jio executive also said that Reliance Jio will start filling up the stocks at the offline stores in July. Interested customers can pre-order their devices in the month of July and can take home their JioPhone 3 in August. The smartphone will be available for purchase via Jio stores, Reliance Digital stores and Jio's official website.

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As of now, we do not have any information on what operating system will the smartphone run on. Either it will come with a full-fledged version of KaiOS or a lighter version of Android called AndroidGo.

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