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Apple iPhone 13 review: Certainly more than just another iteration

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  The certainty and uncertainty abounding Apple’s September launches are constant. Nearly everyone knows that the new phone would look and feel like the older one — as they say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it — still, there’s always the expectation that Apple might throw a surprise with a feature or two. This year’s Apple iPhone 13 launch has been no different. Apple was consistent with its design and presentation style, promising 20 per cent more something and 30 per cent higher another thing. Consumers demand a new model every year, and if a company were innovative every year, it would also be forever out of the market. Design A common feature of Apple’s announcements is that the new iPhone is the fastest, newest and “more adjectives” ever. While that is indeed true, one of the things that can be surely attested to is that the new iPhone 13 is certainly the prettiest ever. While it looks much like the Apple iPhone 12, the colour selection this year is much better. Pink, the mod

What is 5G and how does it work? - Decoded

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  There has been a lot of buzz around 5G . Some say it will bring to life the sci-fi experience. Others speculate that it will enable the full potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, bringing to reality the concept of connected homes, office spaces, vehicles, and more. So, what is 5G really? And how does it work? Let’s understand: To understand 5G better, it is important that we know about data transfer speeds, latency rate and throughput. These are the basic parameters that define 5G. What is data transfer speed? The data transfer speed is the maximum volume of information transferred between two systems every second. For instance, if a broadband connection has 100Mbps speed, it can handle up to 100 Megabits of data every second. Therefore, the higher the data transfer speed, the more the volume transferred every second. Read More

Realme to launch GT series smartphones, Book Slim laptops today at 12:30 pm

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  Realme is set to launch in India its performance-centric Realme GT 5G series smartphones on Wednesday at 12:30 pm. Alongside, the Chinese electronics maker will debut the Realme Book Slim series laptops, expanding its product portfolio in India beyond smartphones, wearables, televisions and internet of things devices. Both the Realme GT 5G series smartphones and Realme Book Slim will be launched through a virtual event, which will livestream on company’s social media platforms, including YouTube and Facebook. Alternatively, you can watch the Realme GT 5G series and Realme Book Slim launch at the video feed embedded below. As for the product details, the Realme GT 5G series will include two models – Realme GT 5G and Realme GT Master Edition 5G. The Realme GT Master Edition 5G will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G processor. It will boast features like 65W SuperDart Charge and 120Hz Super AMOLED screen. For thermals, the phone will use ‘Stainless Steel Vapor Cooling’

OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G review: Should you pay more for the camera innovations?

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  Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has been consistent in upgrading its Reno line of smartphones, but the changes that successive editions have brought are mostly incremental. Take for example the recently launched Reno6 Pro 5G . A successor to the Reno 5 Pro 5G (review), this smartphone brings a slightly more powerful processor (MediaTek Dimensity 1200) and OPPO’s new camera-centric innovations. Priced at Rs 39,990, the Reno6 Pro 5G is about Rs 13,000 more expensive than the Realme X7 Max (review), the only other MediaTek Dimensity 1200 system-on-chip-powered smartphone currently available in India. So, should you pay for the Reno6 Pro 5G more than you would pay for its peers in the same league just for its camera innovations? Or is there more to it that makes it a worthy package? Let us find out: Design OPPO keeps experimenting with the back cover design in its Reno smartphones. There is some of that here, too. Though the smartphone looks similar to its predecessor, it has a flas

OnePlus Nord CE, U1S LED TV India launch today: Livestream, expected specs

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  OnePlus is set to launch today, June 10, the OnePlus Nord CE (Core Edition) smartphone and the OnePlus U1S LED TV at its ‘Summer Launch event’. The CE model is touted to bring the core features, along with some other upgrades, of the original OnePlus Nord (review) at a price point accessible to even more consumers. The OnePlus U1S LED TV, on the other hand, is expected to boast solid audio quality, courtesy Dynaudio-tuned speakers system. Both the OnePlus Nord and OnePlus TV U1S will be available on Amazon India. OnePlus Summer Launch event: How to watch livestream The OnePlus Nord CE and OnePlus TV U1S will launch at the OnePlus Summer Launch event, a virtual event that will livestream on OnePlus website and social media handles at 7pm in India. Besides, the event will livestream on OnePlus official channel on Google’s YouTube. Alternatively, you can watch the event livestream through the video embedded below. Read More

Realme X7 Max 5G, Smart TV 4K go on sale at 12 pm: Price, specs, and more

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  The Realme X7 Max 5G and Realme Smart TV 4K go on sale on Friday at 12 pm on Realme online store, Flipkart and other mainline channels. Launched on May 31 in India, the Realme X7 Max is the first smartphone in the country powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 system-on-chip. It is a flagship grade smartphone with super AMOLED screen of 120Hz refresh rate, stereo speakers with Hi-Res audio and Dolby Atmos support, 64-megapixel based triple camera array on the back, and 50W fast-charging capability. The Realme Smart TV 4K, on the other hand, boasts UHD screen with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 content, DTS surround sound and Dolby Audio, and hands-free voice assistant through built-in far-field microphones. The Realme X7 Max will be available in mercury silver, asteroid black and milky way colours. It will be available in 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB configuration, priced at Rs 26,999 and Rs 29,999, respectively. The Realme Smart TV 4K comes in 43-inch and 50-inch screen sizes pric

Mi 11 Ultra review: Xiaomi unsettles the smartphone segment led by Samsung

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  Xiaomi is no newbie in the premium smartphone segment, but in India it is not so well known for its flagship offerings as it wasn’t until recently that this Chinese technology company started bringing such products here. Expanding its premium smartphone portfolio, the company recently launched the Mi 11 Ultra in India. Touted as ‘the Superphone’, this flagship smartphone is brimful with industry-leading features and specifications. That said, the Mi 11 Ultra is capable of beating other premium smartphones on more parameters than one, but the real-life experience shows it wanting in some areas. Beginning with strengths, the Mi 11 Ultra is a spectacular smartphone with regard to display, audio, imaging, performance, and battery efficiency. The display is sharp, bright, vivid and responsive. It is loaded with value-added features like an adaptive refresh rate, motion smoothing, support for high dynamic range content (HDR10+ and Dolby Vision), etc. That said, the display is full o

China's OPPO to launch in India a 5G smartphone in under Rs 20k on April 20

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  Smartphone maker OPPO on Friday said that it is all set to launch OPPO A74 5G in India on April 20. According to the company, the upcoming smartphone is going to be company's first 5G-ready phone under Rs 20,000. The brand has been consistently working to bring in customer-centric meaningful innovations and advanced technologies across its portfolio, the company said in a statement. This is OPPO's first phone with 5G compatibility in the pocket friendly segment, it added. The upcoming smartphone will a 90Hz refresh rate. According to Gizmo China, the smartphone might feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen that delivers an FHD+ resolution. It is likely to be powered by Snapdragon 480 chipset and paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Read More

Samsung Galaxy M42 with 5G set to launch in India soon: Details here

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  Samsung is all set to launch Galaxy M42 , its first mid-segment 5G smartphone in India, later this month that will be priced between Rs 20,000-Rs 25,000, industry sources said on Monday. Galaxy M42 will be the first 'M' series smartphone with 5G connectivity. Industry sources told IANS Galaxy M42 is tipped to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor and is likely to launch in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants. Galaxy M42 will also get 'Knox Security', the first for a Galaxy 'M' smartphone. Samsung Knox offers multi-layered security to smartphones and defends the most sensitive information from malware and malicious threats. Galaxy M42 5G will be available on Amazon.in and Samsung.com, besides select retail channels. Samsung has launched a number of 5G smartphones in India this year in the premium segment. Read More

Samsung unveils Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, Galaxy A72: Details here

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  Expanding its successful Galaxy A series , Samsung on Wednesday unveiled Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72, saying that the devices will enable people to experience awesome technology at a price that suits their needs. The new Galaxy A Series with Super AMOLED display will be available in Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, and Awesome White colours globally, and Galaxy A52 and A72 will arrive in India soon. "Samsung strives to give consumers what they want and need most. That's why we set out with a vision for the Galaxy A series to democratize Galaxy innovations for everyone," said Dr TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. "The Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 encapsulate the Galaxy brand philosophy with cutting-edge innovations, services and features at an accessible price," he added. The devices have a versatile quad camera with 64MP high-resolution. The users can turn their favorite moments from 4K videos i

OPPO F19 Pro series launched in India at a starting price of Rs 21,490

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  Smartphone maker OPPO on Monday launched its latest F 19 Pro Series smartphones - F19 Pro+ 5G and F19 Pro with quad rear cameras and feature Super AMOLED displays in the Indian market. OPPO F19 Pro + price starts at Rs 25,990 for the sole 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The OPPO F19 Pro, on the other hand, has 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option at a price tag of Rs. 21,490 and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model at Rs. 23,490. "The launch of each generation of the F series has raised the bar of what consumers expect from a mid-range smartphone. With AI Highlight Portrait Video, Smart 5G, 50W Flash Charge and our proprietary System Performance Optimizer make the OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G a delight to use," Damyant Singh Khanoria, Chief Marketing Officer, OPPO Mobiles India Pvt. Ltd, said in a statement. OPPO F19 Pro+ features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) Super AMOLED display with 20:9 aspect ratio and 60Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the Oppo F19 Pro+ has the octa-core

OPPO Band Style to launch alongside OPPO F19 Pro series today at 7 pm

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  OPPO is set to debut in India its entry-level health and fitness tracker named the OPPO Band Style on March 8. Alongside, the Chinese smartphone maker will launch the OPPO F19 Pro Plus and OPPO F19 Pro , expanding its camera-centric F-series line-up. While the former is touted by the company as a 5G smartphone, the latter would be a vanilla model sans 5G. However, both the smartphones are expected to bring new imaging features, including the ‘AI Highlight Portrait video’ that the company introduced earlier this year in the OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G (review). As for the OPPO Band Style, it is touted by the company to feature a sensor to monitor blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and 1.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen. OPPO F19 Pro series launch event: Livestream details OPPO is hosting a music event on Monday at 7 pm (IST) to officially launch the OPPO F19 Pro series and the OPPO Band Style in India. The virtual event will livestream on OPPO India Youtube channel and social media handles – Face

Realme launches Narzo 30 Pro 5G, Narzo 30A, Buds Air 2: Know price, specs

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  Realme on Wednesday launched in India the Narzo 30 Pro and Narzo 30A smartphones, and Buds Air 2 wireless earbuds. The Realme Narzo 30 Pro is the Chinese smartphone maker’s cheapest 5G offering that also happens to be the most affordable 5G smartphone in Indian smartphone market to date. The Realme Narzo 30A, on the other hand, is a 4G LTE smartphone. Both the smartphones are touted by the company as gaming-centric smartphones. Speaking of the Realme Buds Air 2, they are affordable pair of true wireless stereo earbuds with active noise cancelling feature. Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G: Price and specifications The smartphone sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen of fullHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The screen is stretched in 20:9 aspect ratio for a touted screen-to-body ratio of 90.5 per cent. The screen is rated to have 600 nits of peak brightness. Powering the smartphone is the MediaTek Dimensity 800U system-on-chip, paired with up to 8GB RAM (LPDDR4x)

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review: A versatile package, despite imperfections

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  The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (review) is an impeccable smartphone but it is expensive. This brings us to the next best in the series, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus. Priced Rs 81,999 onwards, the Galaxy S21 Plus is a toned-down model if you compare it with the Ultra. But it does not compromise on the key parameters that define the Galaxy S21 series. It boasts 5G network support, an AMOLED screen of 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, triple rear cameras capable of recording videos in up to 8K resolution, Dolby Atmos-powered stereo speakers, IP68-rated for water and dust resistance, and a big-capacity battery with fast-charge support. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra gets you the best. But can the same be said for the Galaxy S21 Plus overall? Let’s find out. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: Design The Galaxy S21 Plus is designed on the same blueprint as ther Galaxy S21 series smartphones. It has minimal design with comfortable ergonomics for ease of use. It has a premium glass-metal construction with

Realme X7 Pro shows not all good smartphones have to be thick, heavy, bulky

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  If early smartphone market trends are anything to go by, 2021 is going to be the year of 5G smartphones. In the midrange segment, Xiaomi and OPPO have already taken the early lead with the launch of the Mi 10i 5G (review) and the Reno 5 Pro 5G (review), respectively. Next in line is another Chinese smartphone brand, Realme, which has recently launched not one but two 5G smartphones under its X-series line-up. Named the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro , the former is price-wise more accessible and the latter a premium-midrange smartphone. Business Standard took the Realme X7 Pro out for a spin to test the phone’s performance in real-life scenarios. Here is how it fared on key parameters: Design The Realme X7 Pro looks similar to the Realme 7 Pro (review) in more ways than one. But it has new colour themes, including a special edition (review unit) named ‘Fantasy’ with ‘Dare to Leap’ subtly engraved on its reflective back cover. If not up to your liking, you can ditch the Fantasy co

Realme X7 series India launch at 12:30 pm: Livestream, expected specs

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  Realme is set to launch in India the Realme X7 Pro and Realme X7 smartphones in its X series lineup. The virtual launch event will start at 12:30 pm on Thursday at 12:30 pm, and the event will livestream on Chinese smartphone maker’s official YouTube channel and social media accounts. Launched in China last year in September, the smartphones will be powered by MediaTek mobile platforms with 5G network support. Realme X7 series launch event livestream Part of the Realme X7 series, the Realme X7 Pro and Realme X7 will be launched on February 4 at 12:30 pm. The launch will livestream on company’s India YouTube channel. Live updates from the launch will also be available on the Realme India’s social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook, etc. You can also watch the Realme X7 series launch event livestream through the video embedded below. Realme X7 Pro: Expected specifications The Realme X7 Pro will sport a super AMOLED screen of 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by MediaT

5G roll out 'soon' in India, mass adoption could still be years away

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  With talks of "timely" 5G roll out in India resurfacing again after a Covid-hit year that delayed spectrum auction, there are hopes that the fifth-generation cellular technology could be a reality in the second half of the year, even though various reports suggest that its mass adoption could still be years away. The government is not selling traditional 5G spectrum in the upcoming auction the bidding for which will commence in March, but a tweak in the notice inviting applications has raised hope that companies will be able to launch 5G even on existing bands. The amendment reduced the notice time period required for telecom companies to give to make advancements and upgrades in technology from one year to six months. Telecom major Bharti Airtel on January 28 successfully demonstrated live 5G service on a use case basis over a commercial network in Hyderabad city over its existing liberalised spectrum in the 1800 MHz band through the NSA (non-standalone) network tec

Airtel is now 5G ready, waiting for adequate spectrum to rollout services

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  Airtel is now a 5G-ready network and the telecom operator is waiting for adequate spectrum allocation to rollout 5G services in the country, said Gopal Vittal, MD & CEO, Bharti Airtel on Thursday. Recently, the company demonstrated live 5G over a commercial network in Hyderabad city and said that its network is 5G ready. Airtel did this over its existing liberalised spectrum in the 1800 MHz band through the Non Stand Alone network technology. Using the dynamic spectrum sharing, Airtel operated 5G and 4G concurrently within the same spectrum block. “I am very proud of our engineers who have worked tirelessly to showcase this incredible capability in Tech City, Hyderabad today. Every one of our investments is future proofed as this game changing test in Hyderabad proves. With Airtel being the first operator to demonstrate this capability, we have shown again that we have always been the first in India to pioneer new technologies in our quest for empowering Indians everywhere,”

OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC launched at Rs 35,990

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  Stepping into 2021, OPPO on Monday launched the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G as the first 5G-ready smartphone from the Reno series in the Indian market. The Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G comes in a single memory variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage at Rs 35,990. It will be available to buy in the country, starting January 22 via Flipkart, the OPPO website, and key retail stores. "Reno5 Pro 5G will be manufactured at our Greater Noida, UP facility. In addition to this, the Hyderabad R&D Centre has participated heavily in the development of the OPPO FDF System, working closely with OPPO's five imaging R&D teams worldwide to finetune and debug the features supported by the FDF System," Tasleem Arif, Vice President and Head, R&D OPPO India, told IANS. The FDF System's Portrait Perception Engine allows Reno5 Pro users to accurately define features within a portrait image, enabling it to apply effects and other processing techniques with greater precision.

OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G review: Expensive, but worthy camera-centric smartphone

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  From smartphones with a full-path colour management system to a rollable screen and flexible form factor, OPPO has some big things planned for this year. The Chinese smartphone maker is starting the year 2021 with the Reno 5 Pro 5G, a premium midrange smartphone with industry-first imaging-related enhancements for an improved videography experience. A successor to the OPPO Reno 4 Pro (review), the OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G is touted to be a camera-centric smartphone. But how does it fare on other key parameters like design, display, performance and on-battery time? Let’s find out: OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G: Design That seems to have been Oppo’s motto while designing the Reno 5 Pro 5G. The smartphone looks similar to its predecessor: Two-side curved screen on the front and a gradient design with matte finish on the back. While the phone’s front looks identical to the Reno 4 Pro, its back cover has got some minor but relevant upgrades. Instead of plastic, the Reno 5 Pro 5G has glass covering