Redmi phone with pop-selfie camera teased officially

We are regularly witnessing the launch of phones with pop-up camera mechanisms, and it seems that Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is also ready to jump on this bandwagon. The company has shared a video on Chinese social media platform Weibo teasing a phone with a pop-up selfie camera. The video shows scenes from the just-released Avengers: Endgame movie as well as of the other Xiaomi phones with an emphasis on speed and performance.

It is speculated that this could be a flagship device, which means that it will have top-of-the-line specs. This is in line with recent reports about a Redmi device with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC in the making. It should be noted that the video does not reveal any information about the phone and any information about the phone in this story is on the basis of previous leaks and reports.

As far as the specs of the yet unidentified Redmi phone are concerned, based on the information shared by a Chinese tipster, the Redmi Snapdragon 855 phone will come with a 6.39-inch display and it’s processor is claimed to be accompanied by 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. In the camera department, the phone is tipped to come loaded with a 32MP shooter on the front and a triple-camera setup, including a 48MP camera, an 8MP secondary sensor and another 13MP camera on the back.

The existence of the phone is also proved by Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing and other Xiaomi executives, who have already revealed some details about this particular device. They reportedly said that this Redmi flagship device will feature a 3.5mm headphone jack and NFC. Further, Weibing had said that the phone is worth waiting for as it would offer a higher screen-to-body ratio, faster performance and better cameras.

It is also being claimed that Redmi is working to launch a device powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor. It is expected to come with a notch-less display, pop-up cameras on the front and a triple-camera setup on the back.

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Microsofts Your Phone app updated to mirror smartphone notifications on PC

Last year Microsoft had announced a Your Phone app that will lets users mirror the notifications on a phone to the connected PC. The app has now got an update that will let Android smartphone users view the notifications on their PCs, and in the process, giving them another reason to not to pull out the phone to check alerts. The update is being rolled out in a phased manner and to only Windows Insiders, which mean others won’t be able to test this feature yet.

The announcement was made by Vishnu Nath, Director of Program Management- Microsoft Mobile eXperiences, in a tweet. He also shared an image in which we can see notifications from Facebook Messenger, Twitter, OneDrive and Google lined up in a single window. Earlier, Android users could also read their text messages, as well as see the last 25 photos taken from a connected phone, on the PCs.

#WindowsInsiders using the #YourPhone app, we got even more for you! We have just begin a staged roll-out of syncing notifications from your phone to PC! pic.twitter.com/MZYT1rcIp3

— Vishnu Nath

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Realmes upcoming phone teased in new video, features bezel-less display, pop-up camera

The CEO of Realme mobile phones, Madhav Sheth confirmed that the company is expanding its presence in Europe via online retailers. The company will also launch its phones in China as it has set up a Chinese website and an official account on Weibo. The smartphone manufacturer is teasing the launch of a new smartphone in the county with a promo video, which was recently posted on its Weibo page. While most of the video is about young people having fun, the most interesting bit is a new Realme phone, which is showcased multiple times in the teaser. 

Realme’s teaser video suggests that the company is working on a new smartphone that features a completely bezel-less display design. The phone seen in the video sports a notch-less display and comes equipped with a centrally-placed pop-up mechanism for the front camera. While the company has not officially confirmed which new phone this is, the company’s CEO Madhav Sheth quoted a report on Twitter about a leaked Realme handset. He asked his followers’ opinions on what they thought about the report, which was about a Realme handset that was spotted on TENAA featuring the model number RMX1901. 

The TENAA listing also showcased some images of the new phone, which is in line with the phone that is shown off in the teaser video. As per the TENAA listing, the smartphone features a 6.5-inch display OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution. Since no notch was spotted on the device’s display, it is expected to employ a pop-up front camera. Additionally, the lack of a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor suggests that the device might come equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor. 

The new Realme phone is expected to be a flagship product with the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC. However, the company might limit the number of cameras on its back to two and a equip a single sensor on the front, which is housed within the pop-up camera. The handset could be backed by a 3680 mAh battery that supports VOOC fast charging and is expected to launch running on ColorOS 6 on top of Android 9 Pie. 

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Oppo A1k entry-level phone launched for Rs 8490 in India

Oppo has quietly launched the Oppo A1k entry-level smartphone in India. According to indiashopps.com, the smartphone was initially made available in Russia a week ago, however, when we checked the Indian as well as the Russian websites of the company, we couldn’t find the phone listed on either of them. Priced at Rs 8490, the Oppo A1k will reportedly be available through offline channels, and will compete with the likes of Redmi 7, and Realme C2.

Oppo A1k Specifications:

The Oppo A1k features a 6.1-inch HD display that offers a resolution of 1560x720, with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Under the hood, the phone has the Mediatek Helio P22 mobile platform paired with MG GE8320 GPU. The same SoC powers the Realme C2, which is available at a starting price of Rs 5,999. The Oppo A1k is equipped with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of local storage, and is only offered in this variant in the country.

In the camera department, the Oppo A1k ships with an 8MP rear camera with a lens having an aperture of f/2.2, and a 5MP selfie shooter with an f/2.0 aperture. It comes equipped with a 4,000 mAh battery and 2x fast charging technology. The phone runs on Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box with ColorOS 6.

The news comes a few days after the company launched the Oppo F11 Pro Marvel's Avengers Limited Edition smartphone for Rs 27,990 in India. The Oppo F11 Pro Avengers Limited Edition features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display and is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 processor. It has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and the phone draws power from a 4,000mAh battery. The device comes with a dual-camera setup with the primary 48MP sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. On the front is a rising camera with 16MP Sony sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

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Realme 1, Realme U1, Realme 2 Pro to get HyperBoost 20, CEO reveals Android Pie update schedule

Realme recently launched two new phones in India, the Realme 3 Pro and the Realme C2, which run on ColourOS 6 on top of Android 9 Pie. Now, the company’s CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed when the Android Pie update will be made available for other Realme phones. As per the company executive, the beta version of ColorOS 6 with Android Pie will be rolled out to Realme 2 Pro users on May 15 and it will also enable HAL3 camera support on the handset. Additionally, the Realme 1 and Realme U1 will receive the Android Pie update on June 5, while the Realme 2 and Realme C1 are slated to receive the update on June 15. 

Sheth says that after the beta version of ColourOS 6 is rolled out, it will take around 20 days to make the final stable version available. This will be a staggered rollout so, not all users will receive the update instantaneously. In addition to revealing the Android Pie update schedule for the aforementioned phones, Sheth separately confirmed that the Realme 1, Realme U1, and the Realme 2 Pro smartphones will be receiving HyperBoost 2.0 software update with ColorOS 6.0. The Realme 2 and Realme C1 are still being considered for the update.

HyperBoost 2.0 is a software, which was announced with the Realme 3 Pro smartphone. The company claims it can enhance the device’s speed and gaming performance by fine-tuning it in real-time, thereby improving the response rate. When HyperBoost 2.0 is turned on, touch response of the Realme 3 Pro is said to increase by 16.2 percent, while thanks to a new feature called FrameBoost, the device’s frame rate stability is touted to improve by 38 percent. 

The Realme 3 Pro was also made available for purchase today for the first time. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 710 SoC and comes with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. It sports a d 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a waterdrop notch screen and is backed by a 4045mAh battery. On the camera front, the phone is equipped with a 16MP + 5MP dual camera setup, where the 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor is paired with an f/1.7 aperture, while the 5MP sensor has an f/2.4 aperture lens. It sports a 25MP sensor on the front, coupled with an f2.0 aperture lens. 

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Samsung to launch vertical QLED TV next month to target smartphone content consumers

Samsung will launch a vertical QLED TV next month. The TV is called 'The Vertical' and it can be used vertically and horizontally (in the traditional style) just like a monitor. The Vertical TV from Samsung has a 43-inch display and is priced at $1630 which translates to Rs 1,13,800 approx directly converted. The TV can connect to mobile phones via NFC. Since content on smartphones is consumed in the vertical form factor, the vertical orientation of the TV is to give consumers a large screen smartphone-like experience. 

"We will change ways of viewing with new form factors and user experiences to cater to various needs of consumers. We decided to introduce this product in the Korean market first, considering the high ratio of smartphone users and consumers' willingness to try innovative tech products. We will follow up the early market reaction to launch it in other markets." Han Jong-hee, head of visual display business at Samsung Electronics, said in a launching event.

Further, The Vertical is equipped with a 4.1-channel, 60-watt high-end speaker. Samsung says it can be used to play various online music services such as Samsung Music as well as music stored on smartphones. When users are not watching TV, the Vertical can be used to display photos, clocks, sound walls, etc. The remote control of the TV comes with a built-in microphone to enable voice control via Bixby.

The intention of TVs orientation is to give viewers the ability to seamlessly switch between mobile devices and TV. this will let users enjoy smartphone videos, photos and music on bigger screens.

There is no information on when the TV will come to India. Speaking of India, Samsung recently showed off some smart capabilities that are coming to all 2019 Samsung TVs. These include capabilities like live streaming live to your Samsung TV from your smartphone, backing up your photos and videos to a storage device connected to your TV, using your TV as a PPC and more. You can check out the details of these features here.  

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Airtel rolls out new data-centric prepaid Rs 48 and Rs 98 prepaid plans to take on Jio, Vodafone-idea

Airtel recently lost to Jio and slipped down a notch to the third spot in terms of its telecom subscriber count in India. Airtel, reportedly, is now the third largest telecom operator in the country, displaced by Jio which has taken over its number two position. However, the telco is not letting up without a fight and is rapidly rolling out new plans and recharges.

Airtel has now rolled out two new recharge plans that are aimed at customers who need data for a month. The new plans are priced at Rs 48 and Rs 98. The Rs 48 recharge plan from Airtel offers 3GB of 3G/4G data daily for 28 days, while the Rs 98 plan from Airtel offers 6GB of 4G/3G data for 28 days. Subscribers will only get data with these recharge plans, since there is no calling benefit. However, the telco also offers 10 free SMSes with the Rs 98 prepaid recharge. 

The two new recharge options from Airtel are yet to show up on Airtel’s website, but are available via third party recharge websites and apps like Paytm. They are also available on all circles the telco operates in. However, there are other data packs featuring similar pricing, currently listed under the Data section on the Airtel website. Priced at Rs 49 and Rs 92, these plans offer 3GB and 6GB of high-speed data for one and seven days respectively. The company is most likely to replace these plans since they offer considerable lesser validity than the new recharge packs. Additionally, there’s also the Rs 29 recharge plan, which offers 520MB data for 28 days. 

The new recharge options by Airtel come soon after Vodafone quietly rolled out a new Rs 139 plan on its website. The new pack offers 2GB 4G/3G data with 100 SMS for 28 days, along with unlimited local and STD calling and roaming benefits. This plan can be availed in Delhi and NCR, Gujarat, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and UP East. It is priced between the company’s already existing Rs 129 and Rs 159 plans. With the Rs 129 plan, users get unlimited calling, along with 1.5GB 3G/4G data and 100 SMS per day for 28 days. The Rs 159 plan also comes with unlimited calling and offers varying benefits in differing Vodafone circles. 

You can read our best unlimited prepaid plan comparison between Vodafone-idea, Jio and Airtel here. 

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OnePlus 7 allegedly leaks in music video, OnePlus 7 Pro spotted with OnePlus CEO Pete Lau

OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 7 Series of devices on May 14, and in a lead up to the launch event, the phones have been leaked through several sources. In the most recent instances, the two OnePlus flagship handsets have been leaked/teased in very different ways. The OnePlus 7 has allegedly been teased in a music video, and the Pro variant of the OnePlus 7 has allegedly been seen on a table, kept next to company CEO Pete Lau.

Firstly, the OnePlus 7 has allegedly been seen in a music video published by Indian singer Neha Bhasin under OnePlus Playback, a music property on YouTube Curated by JetSynthesys’ Music Boutique. In the video, the singer is seen talking on a phone that sports two cameras on the back, and a display without any type of notch. Not once, the phone has been teased a lot of times in the 3-minute video. On the basis of leaks so far, the phone in the video looks like it is the OnePlus 7.

In a related news, the more powerful sibling of the OnePlus 7 - the OnePlus 7 Pro - has been leaked in an image. The photo shows OnePlus CEO sitting on a table with a phone placed upside down next to him. On the back, this particular phone shows an elongated camera module suggesting a triple camera setup. Reports till now have claimed that the Pro variant of the upcoming series of phones will have a three rear cameras.

OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications:

Teasers and leaks till now suggest that the OnePlus 7 could sport a 6.4-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels, while the OnePlus 7 Pro is tipped to feature a 6.7-inch curved Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display. This display on the OnePlus 7 Pro is touted to come with a 90Hz refresh rate, a screen resolution of 3120x1440 pixels, and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Under the hood, both the phone will feature the Snapdragon 855 chipset, however, only the Pro variant is expected to come with the X50 modem for 5G connectivity.

The imaging responsibilities on the OnePlus 7 Pro are expected to be carried out by a triple camera setup. It is rumoured to consist of a 48MP main camera with f/1.6 aperture and OIS support, an 8MP sensor that is paired with f/2.4 aperture telephoto lens with 3x zoom capability, and a 16MP wide-angle camera with 117 degrees field of view. The Pro variant is also speculated to come with a pop-up selfie camera. When it comes to the OnePlus 7, it is expected that the phone will ship with dual cameras - one 48MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture and another 5MP secondary depth sensor.

The OnePlus 7 Pro could launch in 6GB and 12GB RAM variants with 128GB and 256GB of storage options, respectively. On the other hand, there is no concrete info on the RAM and storage variants of the OnePlus 7. The Pro variant is speculated to a 4000mAh battery with 30W Warp Charge support, and the OnePlus 7 may house a 3700mAh battery with 20W fast charging support.

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Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Edition teardown reveals camera details

The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition has only gone on pre-order in China, and even before any customers could get their hands on the phone, a teardown has already been performed on it. The Oppo Reno sports a number of interesting features, two of which revolve around the camera. The first is the shark-fin style pop-up camera for selfies and the other is the periscope-style 5x optical zoom lens in the back.

The teardown was performed by ithome and reveals several details about the phone and its construction. First off, the back of the phone appears to be made of plastic and not glass.  For managing heat, Oppo seems to have made grooves for accommodating heat dissipation gel, along with using silicone grease to the front and back of the SoC in addition to the uniform copper foil. Oppo, it seems, is focusing a lot on improved heat management here.

Coming to the pop-up shark-fin which houses the front facing camera, the earpiece, soft light, and even the rear flash, the mechanism is definitely an interesting one. A stepper motor is used to push the fin upwards, with the motor utilising a 7-tooth cog for minimal sound. The 10x hybrid zoom setup is very much like the one found on the Huawei P30 Pro. It has a 48-megapixel primary sensor with a 13-megapixel sensor for the 5x optical zoom lens. The telephoto lens is housed in its own casing, featuring a prism to redirect light onto the 13MP sensor. The periscope style telephoto lens measures 11.5 x 5.7 x 24.5 mm and also incorporates optical image stabilization.

The teardown concludes that the internal structure of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition is rather dense, suggesting good use of the limited space that’s present inside any smartphone. The Reno has not yet been announced in India, but we do expect Oppo to bring the phone to the Indian market soon.

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PlayStation Store is letting you try out these three games before purchasing

It's always nice to get a game to play for free for some time, especially if it's a game you want to try out before purchasing. The concept isn't new and a lot of games, including popular titles, have been known to go free for a couple of days to give players a taste of what they get for their money. There are a new bunch of games that you can enjoy on the PlayStation Store before deciding if you want to purchase them. Some of these games are available for a limited amount of time in the trial/free to play status.

One of the games available for play as a demo is Zanki Zero Last Beginning. The trial of the game is a demo, so there is no time limit until when you can play it. To enjoy the full game, you will have to purchase it. The game will take players to ruins, dungeons, and islands in this post-apocalyptic world. The player will play the game through the eyes of eight protagonists as they fight for survival. The demo is available to download today.

Next up is Street Fighter 5. The trial of the game is available till May 5.  The trial gives players access to all the modes in the game as well as access to content from the Arcade Edition of Street Fighter 5. The trial of Street Fighter 5 gives players access to popular characters like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and more. If you decide to buy the game, all your progress from the trial is carried forward to the main game you purchase ensuring you don't have to go through the grind again.

Last but not least we have World of Warships: Legends. The game released this month and is free to play. If you want access to a lot of content from the get-go like new ships, in-game credit and 30 days of Premium Account time, then you may want to consider the paid version of the game. The game is a “massively multiplayer online game where you can master the seas.” In the game, players will recruit legendary commanders, upgrade vessels, and rise to naval supremacy. A thing to note is that PS Plus subscription is not necessary to access multiplayer in the game. The game supports up to 18 players online. 

While the PlayStation Plus free games for May are yet to be revealed, these three should keep you occupied till we know the free games coming with the subscription. If you are looking to pick up the recently launched PlayStation Exclusive, Days Gone, you may want to check out our review before purchasing. If you have purchased the game, you may want to check out our tips that will help you play the game like a pro.

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U.S.'s Mnuchin says hopes to make substantial progress in trade talks with China

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Tuesday that he hopes to make substantial progress in upcoming rounds of trade talks with Chinese negotiators.

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Standard Chartered flags turnaround progress with $1 billion buyback plan, shares rise

Standard Chartered PLC unveiled plans for an up to $1 billion share buyback, its first such in at least 20 years, and posted a 10 percent rise in quarterly profit, signalling the bank was seeing early success in its turnaround strategy.

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Boeing says optional 737 MAX alert was "not activated as intended"

Boeing Co said an alert for angle-of-attack (AOA) sensors on its 737 MAX jets was "not activated as intended" for some customers, responding to reports it failed to tell Southwest Airlines Co and the U.S regulator that the optional feature was deactivated before a crash in Indonesia in October.

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China Big Five banks post modest profit growth amid loan push

China's five biggest state-owned banks posted a modest growth in quarterly profit as policymakers pushed them to make more loans, but the results still missed expectations amid the lingering impact of an economic slowdown.

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Iran to keep exporting crude oil despite U.S. pressure - Iran president

Iran will continue to export oil despite U.S. pressure aimed at reducing the nation's crude oil shipments to zero, Iran President Hassan Rouhani said in a speech broadcast live on Iranian state TV on Tuesday.

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Trump sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One to block House subpoenas

U.S. President Donald Trump, three of his children and seven of his companies filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Deutsche Bank and Capital One Financial Corp to block the banks from complying with federal subpoenas investigating his financial dealings.

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Global Markets: Asian shares fall as China manufacturing data disappoints

Shares in Asia fell on Tuesday as readings on China's manufacturing activity failed to meet expectations, underscoring weakness in the world's second-largest economy despite Beijing's attempts to spur growth.

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Google parent's shares dive as YouTube changes, competition hurt revenue

Alphabet Inc's Google on Monday saw its slowest revenue growth in three years from increased competition in advertising, stumbles in its smartphone business and disruptive changes at YouTube that left the leading internet ad company lagging rivals.

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