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iGear launches 'Symphony' Battery-Free Wireless Bell for Rs 1,499

Indian Gadgets and Smartphone Accessories brand iGear has announced a new wireless bell. The iGear Symphony Wireless Battery-Free Kinetic Bell is available for a price of Rs 1,499. It comes with a standard industry warranty of 1 year and is available on Amazon and Flipkart. The iGear Symphony is a battery-free wireless bell driven by kinetic energy and it will work without any need for batteries. It has a large operational range and features multiple polyphonic tunes. The iGear Symphony is a simple yet energy-efficient electronic bell/alerting system. The highlight of the Symphony is its wireless battery-free switch that works without any power – no battery needed, no adapters required. It generates its own electricity using kinetic energy when someone presses the switch. And using the little energy generated from the press, it triggers the indoor bell unit to produce a piece of loud and melodious music. The iGear Symphony’s switch is completely wireless, weatherproof and very si...

Asus ROG Phone 5 specifications revealed via TENAA

ASUS is currently working on its next gaming phone which is expected to be named as ROG Phone 5. Now Asus ROG Phone 5 has appeared on China’s TENAA telecom regulatory body revealing its key specifications and images. As per the TENAA listing, Asus ROG Phone 5 will come with an AMOLED display with in-screen fingerprint scanner. The phone will feature a horizontal triple camera module along with an LED flash. The phone is said to come with a 64-megapixel primary camera. The RGB-lit logo is also present at the centre of the phone’s back. It is still unclear the next ROG phone will be called ROG Phone 4 or ROG Phone 5. But as per a hands-on video which was leaked online , 05 number was written next to the secondary screen. It hints that the next ROG phone might be named ROG Phone 5, and not ROG Phone 4. The TENAA listing revealed that the phone will come with a 6.78 inches display. It is likely that the phone will carry support for a refresh rate of 144Hz or higher. It will be power...

Samsung Galaxy A72 4G to come with 5,000mAh battery and 25W charger

Samsung is currently working on the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 which are said to be launched in both 4G and 5G variants. Now the battery capacity details of the Galaxy A72 4G has surfaced online. The Samsung Galaxy A72 4G has cleared Anatel Certification in Brazil with model number EB-A426ABY. Thd listing has revealed that the A72 will pack in 5000mAh battery and a 25W charger. Its charger is mentioned with EP-TA800B model number in the listing. The phone was spotted on US FCC site and TUV Rheinland earlier with the same fast charging capabilities. Samsung Galaxy A72 4G is said to be be priced at EUR 449 (approx. Rs. 39,800) in Europe for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and  EUR 509 (approx. 45,100) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. As per rumored specifications, the Samsung Galaxy A72 will come with a 6.67-inch display featuring a plastic back panel while the frame is said to be aluminium. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 720G SoC along with 8GB of RAM. The s...

Realme UI 2.0 Android 11 early access programme announced for Realme X3, X3 SuperZoom, Realme X2, Realme C15 and Realme C12

Realme announced the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 in September last year. Now the company has announced Realme UI 2.0 Early Access program for its range of new smartphones. Realme X3, Realme X3 SuperZoom, Realme X2, Realme 6, Realme C15, and Realme C12 are now receiving early access to the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0. Realme 7 Pro, Realme 7, Realme X2 Pro, Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Realme Narzo 20, and Realme 6 Pro have already received Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 Early Access. The company made the announcement on Realme community as per which Realme UI 2.0 update for these smartphones are only rolling out. Those interested can apply for the program by going to the Settings > Software Update, then click the gear icon (settings) on the top-right corner of the screen, then on Trial version, and then submit the required information. The update will arrive soon after the details are submitted for the Realme Early Access program. There are limited slots to register for the Early ...

Smartphones launching in India in February 2021: Realme X7, X7 Pro, Poco M3, Samsung Galaxy M02 and more

Many handset players are gearing up for their smartphone launches in February 2021. There will be new smartphones launching in the country - two by Realme, one each by Samsung, Poco, Infinix and itel. Here we have taken into account all the smartphones launching in India next month. If you are interested in these devices, then read on to know more about them. Poco M3 Poco M3 will be launching in India on February 2. The phone will Flipkart exclusive in India. The Flipkart listing has also confirmed that the Poco M3 will come with 6GB RAM. The Poco M3 will be launched in three colours- Cool Blue, Poco Yellow and Power Black. The smartphone was announced at a global launch event last year at $149 (roughly Rs 11,000) for the base 4GB + 64GB storage variant and $169 (roughly Rs 12,500) for the 4GB + 128GB storage option. The phone is likely to be priced at Rs 9,999 for the base variant and Rs 10,999 for the 4GB+128GB model. Poco M3 features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ (2340 × 1080 pixels)...

Honor's future phones to feature Google Services, CEO confirms

Honor and Huawei's separation was for the betterment of both the companies. Now, it seems like the former is already on the path to make successful devices as Honor's future phones should feature Google services, unlike Huawei.    As Huawei was restricted by the US sanctions, it couldn't feature Google Services in its smartphones anymore but Honor will not be affected by the same. So far, the company has confirmed partnerships with Intel, AMD, Qualcomm and MediaTek.    In an interview for South China Morning Post, the company's CEO said that Honor and Google are already in talks. Zhao also said that Honor’s core mission this year is to make flagship phones that can compete with Apple and Huawei in China and that there's no reason for the company not to partner up with Google again.    Honor launched its first smartphone a few weeks back after it parted ways with Huawei. The smartphone is called Honor V40 and the global variant of which is already exp...

Telegram now allows importing WhatsApp chats to its own app on Android & iOS

Telegram released a new version yesterday and announced that everyone can now import their chat history – including videos and documents – to Telegram from apps like WhatsApp, Line and KakaoTalk. This works both for individual chats and groups.    To move a chat from WhatsApp on iOS , you will have to open the Contact Info or Group Info page in WhatsApp, tap Export Chat, then choose Telegram in the Share menu. On Android , one will have to open a WhatsApp chat, tap  the three dot menu, then tap More, click on Export Chat, and then choose Telegram in the Share menu.      Telegram also informs that Messages will be imported into the current day but will also include their original timestamps. All members of the chat on Telegram will see the messages. Telegram says that the messages and media you move don’t need to occupy extra space. If you want to include media while importing chat, you will have to choose the option while choosing export chat from Wha...

Realme X7 price leaked ahead of launch on February 4

The Realme X7 series is slated to launch in India on 4th of February. The series includes the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro that have already launched in China. As per a new leak, the pricing for the Realme X7 has now been unveiled.   According to tipster Debayan Roy, aka GadgetsData, Realme X7 India price will start at Rs 19,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant. The company will also launch an 8GB + 128GB storage option priced at Rs 21,999 . The pricing for the X7 Pro is still under the wraps. Some key specifications of the device have also been confirmed ahead of the launch, and they are as follows.    Realme X7 Pro specifications Realme X7 Pro 5G will be powered by octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ processor. The phone will be super slim and light at 184 grams. The phone will feature SUPER AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, 1200nits brightness, 6000000:1 high contrast ratio and 120Hz refresh rate. Realme...

Portronics Auto 12 In-Car Bluetooth Receiver launched in India

Portronics has announced the launch of their In-Car Bluetooth Receiver- “Auto 12”. Backed with a 1-Year warranty, the Auto 12 is priced at Rs 1,499 but the product is currently available at introductory discounted prices, on all leading online and offline stores. For hassle-free music streaming or taking phone calls while driving, Auto 12 is an add-on Bluetooth kit which is an inexpensive and effective solution to turn any ordinary music system or car stereo into a wireless device. Auto 12 is extremely portable & lightweight.   Portronics Auto 12 comes with the 5.1 Bluetooth technology, which lets you go hands-free while taking calls or streaming music. The product comes with in-built active noise-cancellation and ensures voice clarity for both music and calls. In further addition, the device is equipped with voice-assistant technology which easily activates Siri, Google Assistant, etc, with a single voice command.   Auto 12 also has a special bass enhancer featu...

Oppo A94 gets certified, to feature 30W wired charging

Oppo is working on a new budget smartphone that should be called the Oppo A94. The upcoming Oppo A94 will supposedly be a 4G smartphone. The smartphone with the model number CPH2203 was spotted on Singapore's IMDA about 2 weeks ago.      The smartphone has now bagged the NBTC certification that just reveals about the connectivity spec of the smartphone. As per the listing, the device will only support 4G LTE connection and not 5G.     The Oppo A94 was also spotted on China's CQC website which reveals that it will support 30W fast wired charging. This listing also bears the model number CPH2203 which confirms it is the Oppo A94.    An Oppo smartphone with the model number CPH2205 that was spotted on Geekbench also, which revealed the chipset, RAM, and more information about the device seems to be a variant of the Oppo A94. This smartphone was also spotted on the FCC website a few days ago.    The FCC listing revealed the specifica...

Vivo S7t pops up in a Google Play Console listing

The upcoming smartphone from Vivo that should be called the Vivo S7t has already appeared on China's 3C website. The device has now appeared on a Google Play Console listing that seems to confirm some of the specifications of which are in-line with the earlier leaks.    The handset bearing the model number Vivo V2048A seems to be powered by the MediaTek MT6875 SoC, which is the Dimensity 820 chipset, coupled with ARM Mali G57. The processor will be paired with 8GB of RAM and will run on Android 11, which should be based on Vivo's OriginOS 1.0.   It should be a 5G-ready smartphone that will first launch in China, followed by a global launch. The Google Play Console listing further reveals that the smartphone will come with 480 DPI and FHD+ display, with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,404 pixels.    There's also an image that seems to reveal the design of the device but it should be taken with a pinch of salt as it can always just be a placeholder. The picture re...

Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra go on sale in India: Prices, Specs, Offers and more

Samsung Galaxy S21 series along with Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds have gone on open sale in India. The series include Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S21+, Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones. Samsung Galaxy S21 series is now available for purchase across Samsung.com, Samsung Exclusive Stores, online portals including Amazon, and leading retail outlets starting today. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S21+, Samsung Galaxy S21 come in Phantom Black, Phantom Grey, Phantom Pink, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, and Phantom White colours. Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Pricing Details The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra starts at Rs 1,05,000 for the 12GB RAM + 128GB storage variant while the 16GB + 512GB variant is priced at Rs 1,16, 999. The Galaxy S21 Plus starts at Rs 81,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and 8GB RAM + 256GB variant is priced at Rs 85,999. The standard Galaxy S21 starts at Rs 69,999 for the 8GB + 128GB storage model and the 8GB + 256GB variant is priced a...

Motorola One Macro Android 10 update starts rolling out in India

Motorola has started rolling out Android 10 update to its One Macro smartphone in India. To recall, Motorola One Macro was launched with Android Pie 9.0 back in October 2019. The Android 10 update with the build number QMD30.47-19 comes with bug fixes and improvements.  The update is said to be 1.46GB in size and it brings December 2020 Android security patch as well to the device. As per a report by PiunikaWeb , the update is only available for users who were part of the soak testing phase in November last year. But the build should be available for other users in the coming days. Earlier this month, the stable Android 10 update was reportedly rolled out to users in Brazil. Notification will soon pop out on the Motorola One Macro devices for the update. Users can also check manually for the update on their devices by going to Settings > Software Update. Along with the July 2020 security patch, the update also brings improved system-wide dark mode along with Live Caption...

OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T receiving new OxygenOS 10.3.8 update with January security patch

OnePlus has rolled out the latest OxygenOS update to the OnePlus 6 and 6T smartphones. The new update brings the January 2020 Android security patch and some improvements to both the devices. OnePlus announced on its forum that the OxygenOS 10.3.8 update will have a staged rollout. The OTA will be received by a limited number of users today and will have a broader rollout in a few days after making sure there are no critical bugs. Apart from bringing the latest Android security patch, it updates the Red Cable membership to 1.2.0.2. Moving on, it also updates the GMS package to 2020.09. The update also comes with the OnePlus Store app to both smartphones. This will bring an intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. It can be uninstalled as well. Here is the detailed OnePlus 6/6T OxygenOS 10.3.8 update changelog: System updates 1. Updated MemberShip to 1.2.0....

Sony Xperia 1 III appears in high-res renders, specifications leaked

Sony's latest Xperia Pro that is an US-exclusive and is ridiculously priced at $2500. The device has some pro level photography tricks up its sleeves but now we are seeing another potential candidate from Sony itself through the first leaked renders of the device.      The successor to the Sony Xperia 1 II, that should be called the Sony Xperia 1 III has now been leaked in renders that comes from known tipster, Steve Hemerstoffer . The Xperia 1 III looks similar to last year's Xperia 1 II.    It comes with a glass rear panel enclosed in a Flat edged metal frame. The device measures 161.6 x 67.3 x 8.4mm and has been shrunk down a little bit compared to its predecessor, with increased thickness.      The device sports a Flat 6.5" 21:9 CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED display with Extremely thin bezels and a Slim forehead and chin. Although there are no detailed camera specifications available as of yet, it's confirmed that it will feature a triple c...

Xiaomi to launch MIUI 12.5 globally on 8th February

Xiaomi has officially announced the launch date for MIUI 12.5, the latest version of Xiaomi's own software skin, MIUI. The global launch date for MIUI 12.5 is set for February 8th as per the announcement from the company on social media.    Xiaomi is also expected to unveil the global variant of the Mi 11 along with MIUI 12.5, that debuted in China back in December. MIUI 12.5 comes more as an incremental update over the MIUI 12 but with some new features including Floating windows, sandbox support for photos, and MIUI+ to provide a sync between a Xiaomi phone and a Windows desktop.     The Mi 11 global debut is expected as Xiaomi followed the same path in China when it released Mi 11 and MIUI 12.5 at the same date. The MIUI 12.5 global version should also include the new updated browser and notes application.    Read More: Xiaomi unveils 'Mi Air Charge', technology that can charge devices over-the-air    MIUI+ will also come as a new f...

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite gets Android 11 with One UI 3.0

One UI 3.0 with Android 11 has now arrived for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite smartphone. The update brings Android 11-based One UI 3.0 along with the January 2021 Android security patch. The update is rolling out software version N770FXXU7DUA8, as per a report by SamMobile . The over-the-air (OTA) update is currently rolling out in France but is expected to arrive in the coming weeks in more regions. Currently, the update is not available in India and is expected to arrive soon. The update brings new icons and better customisations for adding call backgrounds and adjusting Always On-Display to the phone, one-time permissions, chat bubbles features, media controls, organized notifications, new privacy controls, and enhanced Digital Wellbeing. You will soon receive the notification for the update on your device. You can try searching for the new update manually by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install. This is the first major operating system upgrade ...

Samsung Galaxy A72, Galaxy A52 renders leaked online ahead of launch

Samsung is currently working on the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 which are tipped to be launched soon. Now ahead of their launch, renders of both the smartphones have been leaked online. Tipster Evan Blass aka evleaks in collaboration with Voice has leaked the renders of the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphones. As per the renders, Galaxy A52 will feature Infinity-O display with a hole-punch cutout that should house the front camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner. At the back, there will be rectangular quad cameras which are likely to include a primary shooter, ultra-wide camera, macro camera, as well as a depth sensor. The power and volume buttons will be on the right side. It will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack and Type-C port at the bottom. Samsung Galaxy A72 render only shows the front of the handset as per which there will be an Infinity-O Display. The volume and power buttons are on the right side of the phone. The back of the phone is not reveale...

Redmi Note 10 BIS listing suggests imminent launch in India

Xiaomi is expected to launch Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro next month. Now the Redmi Note 10 has been certified by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India. Xiaomi smartphone with model number M2101K7AI has been certified by BIS. The appearance on the BIS indicates that that the India launch of the Redmi Note 10 smartphone is just around the corner. Redmi Note 10 Pro was also certified by BIS earlier this month with the model number M2101K6I. Both the phones are said to be launched in India in February. A recent report revealed the RAM and storage options of Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro . Redmi Note 10 will come in 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 64GB storage variants. Redmi Note 10 Pro, on the other hand, is tipped to come in three variants - 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB storage. Further, Redmi Note 10 will come in Gray, White, and Green colour options, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro model will come in Bronze, Blue, and Gray colours. Rumours specs of Red...

Xiaomi unveils 'Mi Air Charge', technology that can charge devices over-the-air

Xiaomi took to Twitter to unveil a kind of new charging technology that can charge multiple devices wirelessly and that too simultaneously while you game or watch videos. The remote wireless charging technique is called 'Mi Air Charge'.    For the technology to work, you don't have to put your phone on any kind of stand but just stay near the charger so it can charge your phone, wirelessly. The kind of remote charging has been talked about by a lot of companies but none of them were able to bring it to life.   We're excited to bring you the remote charging technology - Mi Air Charge Technology! Charge multiple devices simultaneously while you're gaming, walking around or even when something's in the way, no strings attached. Another giant leap forward in wireless charging technology! pic.twitter.com/wEoB10wOQ2 — Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) January 29, 2021   Considering Xiaomi is an OEM that brings a lot of industry-firsts to the table such as 80W fast wireless ch...

itel A47 smartphone to launch in India on February 1

Itel, a sub-brand of Transsion India, is gearing up to launch a new smartphone called itel A47 in the India market. The smartphone will be launched in India on February 1. The itel A47 will be available on Amazon which has also set up a dedicated page for the same. It says that the phone will be Amazon Special which confirms that it will be exclusively available on Amazon after launch in India As per the Amazon listing, itel A47 will come with a big display, better storage and best security. The listing further revealed the phone will come with 32GB ROM and a dedicated expandable memory card slot. For security, there will be a rear fingerprint sensor. Other features will also be revealed in the coming days. Itel recently launched Vision 1 Pro at Rs 6,599 in India earlier this month. Itel Vision 1 Pro sports a 6.52-inch HD+ IPS waterdrop 2.5D curved fully laminated display with a screen resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core pro...

Samsung Galaxy M21 gets One UI 3.0 Android 11 update in India

After the Galaxy F41, Samsung has started rolling out One UI 3.0 Android 11 update for the Galaxy M21 smartphone in India. The phone was launched back in March last year with Android 10 on board. The update for the Samsung Galaxy M21 has build number M215FXXU2BUAC and it brings Android security patch for January 2021 to the device as well. The One UI 3.0 update based on Android 11 is being rolled out to Samsung Galaxy M21 users in India over the air. The over-the-air update brings new icons and better customisations for adding call backgrounds and adjusting Always On-Display to the phone. It also brings chat bubbles features, media controls, organized notifications, new privacy controls, one-time permissions and enhanced Digital Wellbeing. You will soon receive the notification for the update on your device. Otherwise, you can check for it manually by going to Settings > Software update > Download and install. To recall the specifications of Samsung Galaxy M21, the device...

Haier India introduces 5-star range of Direct Cool Refrigerators with inverter compressor

Haier, today unveiled 14 new variants of direct cool refrigerators in the 5 star range, adding prime finesse to its wide line-up of appliances. This new series would be available in 195L capacity with 6 glass, 6 floral and 2 plain modifications.    The new refrigerators are now available in the market with 10 years of assured warranty on the compressor at the below mentioned prices:    Glass Range:   HRD-1955POG-E: Rs 28,600   HRD-1955PTG-E: Rs 28,600   HRD-1955PGG-E: Rs 28,600   HRD-1955PMG-F: Rs 28,400   HRD-1955CGG-E: Rs 28,400   HRD-1955CMG-E: Rs 27,100  Floral Series:   HRD-1955PMM-F: Rs 26,500   HRD-1955PRC-E: Rs 26,500   HRD-1955PMC-E: Rs 26,500   HRD-1955CMM-E: Rs 24,900   HRD-1955CRC-E: Rs 24,900   HRD-1955CMC-E: Rs 24,900 Plain Variants:   HRD-1955CTS-E: Rs 23,700   HRD-1955CBS-E: Rs 22,800   The refrigerators come with an In...

Pine Labs introduces AllTap app for small merchants

Pine Labs has launched AllTap app that can significantly accelerate digital payments adoption in India. Pine Labs AllTap is a new app for small merchants to immediately start accepting digital payments on their NFC-enabled smartphone without the need of any additional hardware. The ‘tap and pay’ feature within the app is secure and is certified by PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), RuPay, Visa, Mastercard and Amex. While the ongoing pandemic propelled the adoption of digital payments in India, a large and critical segment of small entrepreneurs are still untouched by digitization. Pine Labs AllTap addresses this key segment especially small merchants, home entrepreneurs, street vendors, hawkers, cab drivers, and others who are not ready to invest in a traditional point-of-sale (PoS) terminal to accept digital payments. Using the Pine Labs AllTap, merchants can convert their NFC-enabled smartphone into a payment acceptance device in minutes and avail a host of additional fe...

Arrow launches BX90 Pro wireless in-ear neckband headset at Rs 1299

Arrow has launched its new wireless in-ear neckband headset - “BX90 Pro” in India. Arrow BX90 Pro Neckband is available at an introductory price of Rs 1299 and can be purchased in 4 colour combination – Green, White, Black, and Red from all the leading outlets across India. The newly launched neckband delivers phenomenal surround sound with heavy bass. BX90 Pro comes packed with 90hours of Backup Time. Owing to its shape and unique design, the device is extremely light-weight and sleek in design while sitting comfortably in your ears. BX90 Pro wireless neckband is easy to operate, allowing you to connect your device with its Bluetooth Version 5.0 offering connectivity with a working distance of 32 feet(10 meters). The product can be paired easily with any smartphone and other devices. Arrow BX90 Pro comes with 90mAh battery ensuring a playtime of 6 hours and has a charging time of 1.5 hours. The neckband headset is equipped with noise cancellation and Multi-Functional and Volum...

WhatsApp adds Face/Fingerprint unlock functionality while logging in to WhatsApp Web

WhatsApp has said that it is putting even more security into WhatsApp Web and desktop, adding an additional layer of protection when you want to link your WhatsApp account to your computer.    WhatsApp is taking advantage of face or fingerprint unlock where it is available on the mobile phone operating system. In order to link WhatsApp Web or Desktop to the WhatsApp account you will now be asked to use your face or fingerprint unlock on your phone, before scanning a QR code from the phone to link your device.    This will limit the chance that a housemate or officemate can link devices to your WhatsApp account without your consent. This builds on WhatsApp's existing security measures, which pop up a notice in the phone whenever a Web/Desktop login occurs, and the ability to unlink devices from one's phone at any time.    Read More: 82% users disapprove of WhatsApp’s proposed privacy policy change: Survey   'The face and fingerprint authentica...

Panasonic launches new range of Air Conditioners in India with Nanoe X technology

Panasonic today launched the new range of Air Conditioners (ACS) under the HU series enabled with recently announced nanoe X that releases hydroxyl radicals contained in water.   The (CS/CU-HU18XKYF) will be priced at Rs 66,000. Indian consumers can experience the new range of Panasonic ACS, across major retail outlets, online portals and Panasonic brand stores soon.    Hydroxyl radicals are also known as "nature's detergent" that are capable of inhibiting bacteria and viruses, including 99.99% of the adhered novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Panasonic has successfully tested the nanoe X device as well as nanoe X ACS for the inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus (SARSCoV-2) at Texcell Laboratory, France. The new line-up of the five-star inverter nanoe X ACs will be available in 1-ton and 1.5-ton.   The new range of Panasonic nanoe X ACs i.e., HU series features Miraie - Panasonic's Artificial Intelligence (Al) and 10T platform to ensure connected living. Com...

Samsung expands ECG and blood pressure tracking to Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 in 31 more countries

Samsung has announced that the Samsung Health Monitor app, which helps you monitor your health will soon be available across 31 new countries. Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 users can utilize blood pressure and electrocardiogram tracking benefits via the Samsung Health Monitor app. The Samsung Health Monitor app update will be progressively available on Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 starting February 4. To take blood pressure and electrocardiogram measurements, users must have the Samsung Health Monitor app installed on both the Galaxy Watch 3 or Galaxy Watch Active 2 and their Galaxy smartphone. The Samsung Health Monitor app is automatically installed when users update their Galaxy smartwatch to the latest version via the Galaxy Wearable app. The smartwatch app will then open a link, which will direct users to the smartphone app download page in the Galaxy Store app. The Samsung Health Monitor app received a CE-marking in December 2020, which enable...

Lava Z1 to go on sale from February 5 in India on Amazon

Lava Z1 will go on sale in India on February 5, the Amazon page has revealed. Lava recently launched its new range of Z “Made in India” smartphones - Lava Z1, Lava Z2, Lava Z4 and Lava Z6. As per the Amazon listing, the Lava Z1 will officially go on sale from February 5 in India. Till now only Lava Z2, Lava Z4 and Lava Z6 were available for purchase on Amazon. Now the sale date of Lava Z1 on amazon has also been revealed.   The Lava Z1 comes in Blue and Red colours and is priced at starting Rs 4,999. The device can also be purchased from Lavamobiles.com and offline stores. Lava Z1 Specifications   Lava Z1 features 5-inch display with  480×854 pixel resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by 1.8GHz Quad-Core  MediaTek Helio A20 processor. The phone has 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD. On the camera front, Lava Z1 has a 5-megapixel rear camera  with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash and ...

Realme V13 spotted on TENAA

The upcoming budget smartphone from Realme that should be called the Realme V13 has now been spotted on TENAA. The listing seems to reveal some of the key specifications of the device.    The device with the model number RMX3121 is said to sport a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display which means the fingerprint should be integrated into the power button itself. The display will have a water-drop notch that should house the front snapper for selfies and video chats.      The device measures 163.9 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm and has a triple camera setup on the back. This means it may employ a primary sensor with a combination of wide-angle and depth sensors. The listing further reveals the device will run on Android 11.    The smartphone will be backed by a 4890mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging as one of the 3C listings also revealed the same. That is everything we know about the device for now.    Meanwhile, Realme is gearing up to launch the...

Airtel successfully tests 5G network in Hyderabad city

Bharti Airtel has announced that it has become the country’s first telco to successfully demonstrate & orchestrate LIVE 5G service over a commercial network in Hyderabad city.   Airtel did this over its existing liberalised spectrum in the 1800 MHz band through the NSA (Non Stand Alone) network technology. Using a first of its kind, dynamic spectrum sharing, Airtel seamlessly operated 5G and 4G concurrently within the same spectrum block. This demonstration has emphatically validated the 5G readiness of Airtel’s network across all domains - Radio, Core and Transport.   Airtel 5G is capable of delivering 10x speeds, 10x latency and 100x concurrency when compared to existing technologies. Specifically, in Hyderabad, users were able to download a full length movie in a matter of seconds on a 5G phone, says Airtel.    This demonstration has underlined the company’s technology capabilities. The full impact of the 5G experience, however, will be available to its ...

Infinix Smart 5 tipped to launch in India in mid February

Infinix Smart 5 was announced last year in a single 3GB + 64GB storage variant. Now the phone is tipped to be launched in India as well next month. As per a report of MySmartPrice ,  Infinix is soon going to launch the Smart 5 smartphone in India in mid-February. The Infinix Smart 5 features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with an HD+ display with 720x1600 pixels resolution. The phone is powered by an unspecified 1.8GHz processor with 3GB of RAM and 64GB storage that is expandable via a microSD card up to 256GB. For the camera, Infinix Smart 5 comes with a triple rear camera setup which includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with two QVGA sensors.  On the front, the Infinix Smart 5 comes with an 8-megapixel sensor. Infinix Smart 5 is backed by a 5000mAh battery which supports 10W of charging. It runs on Android 10 Go Edition. The smartphone measures 165.4x73.4x8.75mm. Connectivity features are 4G support, dual-band Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth, GPS, micro USB and a 3.5mm audio jack. from...

Redmi 8 and 8A receive MIUI 12 update in India

Xiaomi has started rolling out the latest MIUI 12 stable update to its Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A smartphones in India. The update brings the January 2020 Android security patch along with the new re-designed MIUI 12 user interface. Redmi 8A MIUI 12 update comes with version MIUI V12.0.1.0.QCPINXM, while the Redmi 8 is receiving MIUI 12 update with version V12.0.1.0.QCNINXM. Notably, after the update, both the devices will still run on Android 10 OS. If you own a Redmi 8 or 8A, you will get a notification for the software update. As of now, the update is only in the Stable Beta stage and only select users are getting the update. It will later be released for everyone via over-the-air.   The MIUI 12 update for Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A brings new features and changes along with improvements. It brings new all-new design and animations along with new features like new Floating Window, Enhanced Privacy Protection features such as Interceptor, Flare, Hidden Mask Mode. It also brings optimi...

Realme X7 and X7 Pro key specs confirmed ahead of launch on February 4

Realme will be launching Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro smartphones in India on February 4. Now ahead of the launch, the key specifications of both the smartphones have been revealed through the company's India website. The Realme X7 5G and the Realme X7 Pro 5G will launch in India at 12:30 P.M on February 4. The phones have already been teased on Flipkart which confirms their availability on the e-commerce website.   The storage and colour variants of Realme X7, X7 Pro were also leaked recently. As per the leak, Realme X7 will come in 6 / 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variants. It will come in Nebula and Space Silver colours. Realme X7 Pro is said to come with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. For the colour variants, there will be Mystic Black and Fantasy colours.   Realme X7 Pro specifications As per the Realme India website, Realme X7 Pro 5G will be powered by octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ processor. The phone will be super slim and light at 184 grams. The phone will featu...

Oppo CPH2205 spotted on Geekbench, FCC revealing key specifications

An Oppo smartphone with the model number CPH2205 has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing the chipset, RAM, and more information about the device. This smartphone was also spotted on the FCC website a few days ago.    Talking about the FCC listing, it revealed the specifications as well as the rear design of the phone which seems to have a square camera array on the back housing triple cameras along with a flash.      Along with the 'AI' logo, there seems a 48MP logo as well which means it will sport a 48 megapixel triple camera setup.    The specifications that were revealed by the FCC listing include a 4,310mAh battery, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G LTE support. The smartphone measures 160.1mm in height and 73.2mm in width. The listing also read that the device will run on ColorOS 11.1 meaning it will be based on Android 11.      Now, as per the Geekbench listing, the device will be powered by the AMR MT6779/CV process...

iOS 14.4 update brings Major security updates, bug fixes and more

Apple released the iOS and iPad OS 14.4 update for its devices a day ago which comes with a bunch of bug fixes and arrives more than a month later than when the iOS 14.3 was released.    The iOS 14.4 update now brings the ability to recognize smaller QR codes through the camera. It now also brings a feature to classify the type of Bluetooth device connected to the phone for better audio level measurement. The update also adds the 'Time to Walk' feature for Apple Fitness+ subscribers. It is a new feature that lets users listen to pre-recorded inspiring stories when they go for a walk.   The update also provides notifications for a scenario when the camera on an iPhone is unable to be verified as a new, genuine Apple camera in the iPhone 12 series models, which would be applicable only to repairs.    Along with these, a bunch of bug fixes are also included. Image artifacts appearing in HDR photos taken with iPhone 12 Pro, problems with the Fitness widget not...

HP introduces all-new Smart Tank series of printers in India

HP today introduced the new HP Smart Tank 500 and 516 All-in-One series of affordable printers in India. HP Smart Tank is designed for small and medium businesses, jobbers, and home office needs, powered by a new sensor based Ink Tank technology that alerts the user before the ink runs out.     The HP Smart Tank 500 is available at a starting price of Rs 11,999 at HP Online shopping while the HP Smart Tank 515 wireless is available at a starting price of Rs 14,499.  The HP Smart Tank 516 wireless is available at a starting price of Rs 15,266 and the HP Smart Tank 530 wireless with ADF is available at a starting price of Rs 16,949.      The HP Smart Tank comes with ink supplies in the box that can give an output of minimum 6000 pages (black)/8000 pages (color) with a 38% increase in printing speed. It offers enhanced mobile experience and connectivity through dual-band Wi-Fi and HP Smart mobile print app and Bluetooth LE.    It also fe...

Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro RAM and storage variants leaked

Xiaomi is expected to launch Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro next month. The devices have received multiple certifications from FCC, BIS, and more. The RAM and storage options of both smartphones have now leaked online. MySmartPrice , in collaboration with Ishan Agarwal, has revealed the RAM and storage options of Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro. As per the report, Redmi Note 10 will come in two variants - 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 64GB storage. Redmi Note 10 Pro, on the other hand, is tipped to come in three variants - 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB storage. Further, Note 10 will come in Gray, White, and Green colour options, while the Note 10 Pro model will come in Bronze, Blue, and Gray colours. Redmi Note 10 Pro specifications were leaked recently. The Redmi Note 10 Pro is said to sport an IPS LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 732G chipset. The phone is said to have a quad rear camera setup with a combination of a...

Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro RAM and storage variants leaked

Xiaomi is expected to launch Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro next month. The devices have received multiple certifications from FCC, BIS, and more. The RAM and storage options of both smartphones have now leaked online. MySmartPrice , in collaboration with Ishan Agarwal, has revealed the RAM and storage options of Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro. As per the report, Redmi Note 10 will come in two variants - 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 64GB storage. Redmi Note 10 Pro, on the other hand, is tipped to come in three variants - 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB storage. Further, Note 10 will come in Gray, White, and Green colour options, while the Note 10 Pro model will come in Bronze, Blue, and Gray colours. Redmi Note 10 Pro specifications were leaked recently. The Redmi Note 10 Pro is said to sport an IPS LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate. It is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 732G chipset. The phone is said to have a quad rear camera setup with a combination of a...

Sony Xperia Pro announced with Snapdragon 865 SoC, 4K HDR Display and more

Sony has finally unveiled its flagship of the year and it is called the Xperia Pro. The Xperia Pro can double as a monitor for your existing camera or camcorder as it ships with a Micro-HDMI port through which you can get live feed from your external camera. The smartphone also has support for 5G connectivity.      Sony has priced the Xperia Pro at $2,499 (approx Rs 1,82,500). The phone is currently available for purchase in the US only, through Amazon, B&H Photo Video, and the Sony online store. Details about the global availability of the Xperia Pro are yet to be revealed by Sony.    There aren't many differences between the Xperia Pro and the Xperia 1 II that was launched in February of 2020. The former is aimed towards professional photographers and comes with more RAM and storage. The battery capacity, camera setup, processor, etc remain similar.    Sony Xperia Pro Specifications       The Sony Xperia Pro sports a 6....