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Microsoft is Testing Password Free Sign-ins for Windows 10

With the latest Windows 10 fast ring update, users get the chance to make their device passwordless. Yes! You heard it right. Nobody likes a password because they are inconvenient and insecure. Microsoft security team has worked to create a world free from passwords. There is the new toggle in Windows 10 insider preview settings that let users to completely disable password for signing into their user accounts.

To maintain the security and authentication users can sign-in via “Windows Hello Authentication” which includes facial recognition, fingerprints and PIN. Window hello is an amazing replacement for passwords on PCs and it is used worldwide by millions of users. Windows hello authentication is secure and prevents user’s credentials. It is far better than passwords because it saves a lot of time and efforts of users.

Users can follow the following steps to turn off password sign-ins for every Microsoft Accounts on that system.

  1. Go to settings
  2. Head over to Accounts
  3. Choose sign-in option
  4. Turn on the toggle next to ‘Make your device Passwordless
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The latest Windows 10 fast update brings a lot of other upgrades too, some of them are:

  1. Your phone app’s phone screen feature is now available on more platforms like Surface Pro 6 and the Surface laptop 2
  2. The latest upgrade lets the users to add an event or reminder in a new way. They simply need to go the calendar and they can see a new text box where they can type their events, reminders on the fly.
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The above upgrades may be tempting and for sure you all want to get on the fast ring and you want to install it right away, however, the best thing to do is to wait until the update arrives at the stable channel and by doing so you all will get to enjoy the goodness of the features without bugs.

Sale Culture is ruining the Purchasing Decision of the User, Here’s why?

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Should I say I’m back? Or I’m back again? What’s the right word? Does it matter? Hun…

The answer is NO, and a big capital N-O. And I’m going to explain to you why? So, stick with me on this one because your smartphone purchase decision is no longer smart. You don’t realise but today, you’re just a mere piece of the puzzle in this big corporate game of profit and loss. On the one hand we have enthusiastic cute fans of Apple Pie and Oreo and the other hand there is logic, and apparently in this multiverse logic has no place to live.

Let’s begin

The smartphone retail culture is so smart these days that If you are one of that customer who bought your favourite smartphone, which you were waiting for a quite a lot time, then you’re touched by God himself. That’s how hard-hitting today’s smartphone purchase is especially in the budget segment market, back in the time of those classic qwerty keyboards, purchasing a smartphone was easy. You just went to a shop and buy it. And then the internet came and after that online shopping. Today, offline shopping is just a sheer phenomenon that nobody cares. Why? Have we lost trust in our local shop? Or scrolling up and down is the new smartness?

The online shopping was introduced as the idea of convenience, you purchase something and it comes at your door the next day. But what have we done to it? I’m sorry, what has corporation done to it? That’s the question.

Marketing strategies have always been part of these so-called corporations, you advertise your product and let the customer know of its benefit, and if they like it they buy it if they don’t they move on with something else. But today’s alternative marketing strategies have shown tremendous potential in influencing your ideal purchasing decision. The so-called H-Y-P-E.

Why I don’t like sale culture?

5-Reasons-that-dental-marketing-is-importantSee, I’m not against their profit and loss statement. What I’m against is how you’re projecting these profits. Example gratia, On March 13th 2019, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro went on sale at 12:00 PM GMT+5:30, at 12:00:30 PM it went out of stock. The device sold out in less than a minute. After a month, IndiaToday reported that the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro has sold over 1 million smartphones. That’s golden but how? The answer is via sale. So, if my math is wrong then they are selling more than one lacs smartphones per sale and if the devices went out of stock in a minute then they probably sold 1000 to 2000 smartphones/second. That’s got to be some world record or something, isn’t it? FYI, I’m not even counting the offline marketplace here.

I know, there is nothing shady. It’s simple mathematics, but here’s what you don’t know about media. Media only reports something that’s news, and if there is no news there is no hype. You put a device on sale you get one point, the device sold out in a minute; two points. The sale is next week; three points. And the hype continues. Samsung took some inspiration and did the same thing to its M30 a few months ago, look at some of the news reporting and decide for yourself.

Date Media channel
27 May 2019 Money Control
20 May 2019 Business Today
13 May 2019 NDTV gadget 360
6 May 2019 Danik Jagaran
30 April 2019 Digit Hindi
23 April 2019 TOI
16 April 2019 BGR India
9 April 2019 TimesNow news
2 April 2019 News18 Hindi
26 March 2019 GIZBOT
19 March 2019 GadgetNow
12 March 2019 Firstpost

Yeah, I know. Things look pretty clear when you set them in data points, isn’t it? The other side of data also suggests that there are more public posts regarding Smartphone sale announcement than the actual smartphone launch. Nearly every online technology publisher post at least 4-5 sale announcements per smartphone that goes on sale. But why? Is this strategy even successful?

If you don’t put the device on sale and just put it on a regular platform, you’ll not get this much of attention. And if you’re a big corporation playing a humongous game of profit and loss then you can control this hype, by hook or by crook. Now, it isn’t the debate if the phone is good or bad, simply speaking you can apply these strategies on anything, any product and get away with it easily. Even if the product is bad, even if there is a competitive smartphone in the market and because you know. You know, that there is a product that is going out of shelves and people are crazy about it. You will opt for it, you’ll think about it, perhaps later, perhaps not now.

Is it a successful strategy?

5 Emerging Software Tools for Enterprise MarketA recent report published in The Hindu suggests that the M series, which was only available at the online market, sold nearly 2 Million devices since the launch. An article published in TOI states that Samsung’s A series (online & offline market) has sold more than 5 Million smartphones in the past 70 days. Clearly, it indicates that the A series sold more than the hyped M series, that’s indeed a success but how? The A series didn’t get that much hype; it wasn’t even promoted on that huge scale compared to the M series.

A research analyst at Counterpoint Research Anshika Jain said, “The overall growth was slower than expected as some of the major brands were sitting on inventory after a stock build up during the festive period last quarter.” She also said that Realme, which started as an online-only brand, now gets the majority of its sales from offline channels and OnePlus & Xiaomi are trying to capture the offline smartphone market as well by expanding its retail stores. So, if the companies are getting the majority of the sales figure from the offline market, why are they so invested in online sale phenomena?

The same report also suggests that the tech giant Xiaomi and Samsung had a significant fall in their market share in Q1 2019. Xiaomi has a 2% less market share and Samsung has a 3% less market share now. Companies like Vivo grew to 12% market share from 6%. Realme, which wasn’t even in the previous quarter list, now grew to 7% market share. So, I can freely say that online selling strategies are failing and offline market is booming, maybe this is a minor change in the market but who knows.

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It’s ruining your purchasing decision.

This has to be a pun right? Marketing strategies can’t influence your purchasing decisions. But what if I’m right? What if all those marketing strategies bloc together does influence our purchasing decision and you don’t know yet.

Microeconomic theory of ‘law of demand’ states that “Conditional on all else being equal, as the price of a good increases (↑), quantity demanded decreases (↓); conversely, as the price of a good decreases (↓), quantity demanded increases (↑)” that basically means, the cheaper the product is the higher its demand will be. Although, this condition does apply on a budget smartphone but sale culture is looking forward to ruining that. Because of the higher demand, the online-only smartphones are sold in the offline black market at a much higher price. Since the demand in consumer base has increased, they somehow convince themselves to purchase the product anyhow. This phenomenon has been widely seen in luxury brands like Supreme, where the resale value of Supreme products has shown a rapid increase, and the reason for this is limited stock.

In behavioural economics, consumer behaviour changes on many factors but it hugely relies on pricing and necessity. A theory of Perfect competition suggests “all firms sell an identical product (the product is a “commodity” or “homogeneous”); all firms are price takers (they cannot influence the market price of their product); market share has no influence on price; buyers have complete or “perfect” information – in the past, present and future.” In simple term, a perfect market where a substitute for each product is available at a somewhat similar price. Now, when a product is not available in the market consumer apt for an alternate option, no matter the demand and brand value. In the tech world, those products are an offline only smartphone.

In a general scenario, where you’re sitting in your comfortable chair and decide to buy a new smartphone, you search for the top 10 budget smartphone and you have made your mind on one phone. As an average netizen, you’re constantly watching reviews, reading articles, tracking the sale and talking “Aaj sale hai.” I bet that didn’t work out for you and if it did, my God! You’re lucky.

But imagine not getting your desired smartphone on sale, you tried once, twice, thrice and now you’re frustrated. Now, you’re purchasing decision has changed, now you want anything that comes in that price segment. Any smartphone will do, just because you need one, just because a smartphone is a necessity for you today. And that is when you’ll click on ‘Add to cart’ on another brand, maybe you’ll go to the offline market and buy whatever the salesperson recommends. Yes! You’ll do that because I have done that. And you’ll keep reminding yourself that the only reason you bought that Samsung A series is because the M series wasn’t available.

Thank you, if you have any suggestion or question please do drop them in the comment section below. That was my time.

15 Million Android Devices have been Infected with ‘Agent Smith’ MALWARE In India

Cybersecurity solutions provides checkpoint on Wednesday disclosed that “Agent Smith” is a new  variant of Mobile malware that pretty much resembles with malware campaign such as “gooligan”,  “Hummingbad” and “CopyCat”. The Malware, ‘Agent Smith’ has infected around 25 millions of Android devices around the world, including 15 million mobile devices in India. The prime targets of this mobile malware are basically the Hindi, Arabic, Russian and Indonesian speaking users. So, the major devices that are victims of this malware are from countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. “Agent Smith” has not only targeted the Asian countries but it has also infected devices in the UK, Australia and the US.

As per the reports, Agent Smith is disguised as a Google-related application that was originally downloaded from the most popular third-party app store i.e. 9 Apps. The Malware is capable enough to exploit known Android vulnerabilities and automatically replaces installed applications with the malicious version without the user’s knowledge. It attacks the user-installed applications silently, making it challenging for the common Android users to figure it out that what’s wrong with their Android Smartphone. Reports also says that the malware can be easily used for intrusive and harmful purposes such as banking credential theft and eavesdropping.

For all the Android users, the checkpoint has worked closely with Google at the time of publishing and has assured that there are no malicious apps on the Play store. The best protection against intrusive mobile malware attack like Agent Smith is to adopt a ‘Hygiene First’ approach which is basically the combination of advanced threat prevention and threat intelligence, to safeguard the digital devices.

Third party store often lacks the security measures, so the Android users should only download an app from Trusted applications to avoid the risk of infection.

Official Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Images have been Leaked

Samsung’s upcoming smartphones, the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ is going to be launched on August 7. With the launch date coming close, the internet is flooded with multiple leaks and rumours of the smartphones. After the leaked screen cover rumour, headphone jack rumours and leaks about the punch hole on Note 10, we now have the access to the leaked official images of the Galaxy Note 10.

The images of the Galaxy Note 10 were posted on Twitter. According to the leaked information, the smartphone will be available in two colours: a black option and a new gradient finish for people who always want something out of the box.

The image clarifies each and every rumours spread to date. The smartphone offers a punch hole selfie camera, but unlike Galaxy S10, S10e and S10+, the brand chooses to set this punch hole selfie Camera in the middle. The image portrays the triple rear cameras on the Note 10, which again confirms the rumours we have been hearing about the smartphone. However, looking at the image it is clear that the company has either removed the Bixby button or the power button. More clarification regarding this will be only provided after the device is being launched.

Apart from Note 10, we also got a look at the official image of Note 10+. Note 10+ looks similar to Note 10, except it has an additional fourth 3D time of flight sensor at the back.

Well, the above mentioned leaked information gives a clear idea about the appearance and the design of both Note 10 and Note 10+. Both of these models will be launched on August 7 in New York. Stay tuned for more information!

VAVA 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector – Best Home Theater Laser Projector?

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Get a theatre-like feel at home from VAVA 4K ultra short throw laser projector. It gives you a stunning 4K image up to 150″ display with outstanding picture and sound quality. It can project a huge image from only 7.2 inches away. With an easy set-up and the sleek design,a person can the views without any blockage. VAVA has covered all the problems related to poor images, bulb burnout, expensive installation, or bulky size. So, just buy and enjoy.

How does it work?

VAVA 4K Projector is equipped with full 4K resolution having HDR 10 support and over 8 million enhanced pixels which will give an ultra clear and sharp image. It has DCI-P3 and Rec.2020 color gamut coverage that will give you a higher contrast along with fuller saturation.Advanced ALPD 3.0 technology, which is used in over 17,000 top movie theaters worldwide,is used in this projector which provides bright display,rich colors and vivid contrast. An innovative three-stage colour wheel technology is used to enhance the red light projection. Every VAVA 4K Projector is assembled with a built-in soundbar engineered by Harman Kardon to play ultra high-fidelity sound thereby making it the ultimate cinematic theater package.

Features

  • 150” Display
  • HDR10
  • ALPD 3.0 technology
  • Ultra-Short Throw (7.2 inches for 100” screen)
  • 3000:1 Contrast
  • 6000 Lumens
  • Harman Kardon Sound (with dts-HD and Dolby Audio)
  • Easy Setup (no mounts needed)
  • Sleek Design

Do I need this?

VAVA 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser ProjectorIf you’re a movie freak and face any hindrances in going to theaters, it’s a high time for you to bring theater to your home. VAVA 4K Projector has the lamp life of up to 25,000 hours which means you can watch up to 10,000 full length movies. For getting a proper and better image,you don’t need a pitch black room but a VAVA 4K Projector. With 6000 lumens from the light source, it can produce a bright image even with ambient lighting in the room. The projector has a built-in proximity detector that automatically dims the brightness for safety when people are nearby. It sports a smart eye protection by using light reflection to lower eye strain. Coupled with 3 HDMI ports, built in Wi-Fi capability and ethernet output, almost everything is provided to the projector for enhancing your entertainment.

Availibility

The VAVA 4K Projector is available for $2,549 USD under Indiegogo’s guaranteed delivery program. It is expected to be completely ready for delivery by August 2019.

What is Libra Currency? Is it Safe to Invest?

Cryptocurrencies are one of the biggest opportunities for investor out there. Facebook recently announced two different coins  The second one doesn’t get much attention because it was only for companies and rich people. The digital currency by Facebook called Libra Currency which is also called a stable coin will be available in the transactional form in WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook.

What is Libra Currency?

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Libra is a global currency and financial infrastructure which means it is a digital asset built by Facebook and powered by a new Facebook created version of blockchain. It is just like PayPal, MoneyGram or western union without the annoyance of emails and higher fees.

Who is in charge of Libra Currency?

Libra is a stable coin which will be processed by the members of “Libra association” only via permission blockchain. Similar in purpose to USDT and Tether, as a centralised, permission fungible, non-mineable, not rare for the transactions between fiat and Libra and hopefully BTC. Libra will act as a separate company to Facebook and based in Geneva(Switzerland). Facebook stands to profit extremely in fees should Libra become successful crypto.

How will I get Libra?

Unlike other cryptocurrencies, Libra will be backed by real government-backed assets from central banks to make it stable. Facebook will let users simply buy the currency. It says Libra will be made available to messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp users, who can cash in their local currency to buy Libra. Libra currency units will be retired as they are redeemed for conventional currency.

Facebook will also carry out “airdrop” which means it will distribute a small amount of cryptocurrency token or coin for free to a large number of wallet addresses. It can be used as a standalone app for anybody who has a smartphone in this world.

Users can download a digital wallet named calibra, which is a digital wallet for Libra. It is a Facebook supplementary whose goals are to provide financial services that will let people access and participate in the Libra network.

Is it safe?

Libra is said to be a global currency that will allow users to make instant transactions through approved apps, supported by secure and stable open source “Libra blockchain” technology. Facebook is using the same verification and anti-fraud processes that banks and credit cards use. It has an automated system that will keep a check on the activities to protect and prevent any false behaviour.

Calibra is a trusted digital wallet which will not release any of your private data without your permission. Facebook states that it’ll have “live support” by which individuals can receive refunds if they lose their money through fraud and has a “bug bounty program” implemented by which users can get compensation for reporting bugs.

How will this make Facebook money?

Libra will be maintained through small but profitable cuts from every transaction on the blockchain. Facebook is not going to sell the user’s crypto data to ad companies to make money. Your financial data will be kept safe from the third party. Fin. For information on Libra click here.

LG Launches New Range of OLED, Smart, UHD, NanoCell AI ThinQ TVs in India

LG, a South Korean multinational electronics company has recently launched “AI ThinQ TVs” with built in Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Airplay 2 support.

AI ThinQ TVs are powered by Alpha 9 generation 2 processor and Deep Learning technologies such as HDR 10 pro, HLG Pro HDR, Technicolor and Dolby Atmos technologies. The company claims that it is the only brand to provide support for AI platforms without the need of extra hardware in it’s TV.

LG AI ThinQ TVs offers an interactive experience by employing Natural Processing Learning (NLP) to deliver intelligent voice actuated control. With the built in Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Airplay 2, users can select their favourite program, ask questions, and control compatible smart devices with the help of assistant. These AI based technologies also allows the users to use intelligent voice to speak into LG magic Remote to search for shows and change TV settings.

LG include various TV models like SMART, LED, UHD, OLED AI ThinQ and Nano Cell TV series. However, UHD, OLED AI ThinQ and Nano Cell TV series are the only televisions that supports built in Alexa and Google Assistant.

Speaking about the various size ranges available and the price of various models, the AI ThinQ TVs size ranges from 32-inch to 77- inch and are priced in between Rs. 24,990 and Rs. 10,99,990. The OLED TVs are priced at the starting price of Rs. 2,09.990, while the cost of UHD series TV starts from Rs. 50,990 and the Nano Cell TVs can be purchased at the price of Rs. 32,990.

ASUS announces brand new additions in ROG Zephyrus and Strix family

ASUS is again in news, the brand has launched an all-new range of ROG Gaming laptop in India. The company is looking forward to revolutionizing the entire gaming industry with the new Ultra-Slim gaming laptop, intel Core i9 and Nvidia RTX graphics card. These beauties will be available in the online market as well official store soon.

ROG Laptops

  • The ROG G703GXR : 3,99,990 INR
  • The ROG Zephyrus S : 2,39,990 INR
  • The ROG Zephyrus M : 1,49,990 INR
  • The ROG Strix SCAR III : 1,39,990 INR
  • The ROG Strix Hero III : 1,39,990 INR
  • The ROG Strix G : 59,990 INR

ROG Desktop

ROG Desktop

  • ROG HURACANG21CX : starts from 1,99,990 INR
  • ROG Strix GL12CX : starts from 1,49,990 INR
  • ROG Strix GL10CS: starts from 61,990 INR

The ROG Strix G 531 & G 731

The ROG Strix G comes with an incredible design and colour, it’s a power pack laptop for budget gamers. The laptop comes with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 GDDR5 4GB graphics and 9th generation Intel core i5 & i7 processor and up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM 2666MHz.

Both the model comes with 15.6 and 17.3-inch vIPS-level FHD 120Hz/60Hz display. In the audio section, it also has smart AMP technology. The Nvidia G-Sync allows smooth gameplay even on ultra-graphics settings. In the connectivity section the device comes with, 3 USB 3.1 Type-A ports, Gigabit WIFI 2×2 8.2.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and HDMI 2.0b port.

The ROG Strix Scar III

The ROG Strix is an amazing device, although it’s an essential upgrade from Strix G it does deliver promising performance. As far as we know, the laptop comes with an Intel Core i7 9750H processor and has an optional Core i9 9880H, which is backed by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX (2060,2070, GTX 1660Ti). The laptop features up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM.

The device comes with 1TB NVMe PCIe storage and 15.60-inch display option ranging from 144Hz to 240Hz. It has RGB backlit keyboard, anti-ghosting and Smart AMP technology. In the connectivity section it offers 3x USB 3.1 Type-A, 1xUSB 3.1 Type-C, 1xHDMI 2.0, Bluetooth 5.0, 2×2 WiFi 802.11ac.

The ROG Zephyrus M GU502

The ROG Zephyrus M is a laptop designed keeping in mind two things; portability and power. This ultra slim gaming laptop comes with NVIDIA GTX 1660Ti @ 2100MHz. It has a 144Hz display with a 3ms response time and realism colour display with PANTONE validated colour.

So far the device comes with intel core i7 9750H, up to 32 GB DDR4 2666 MHz RAM, m.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 512GB SSD with RAID 0 Support. The device also has Backlit Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, RGB lighting, Aura Sync, Smart AMP technology and HiFi Saber DAC. Although, in the connectivity section they have same configuration but the Zephyrus M also adds RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet. The Zephyrus M also has a unique Kensington Lock.

The ROG Zephyrus S GX531GWR

The world’s slimmest gaming laptop, that’s not a tag line it’s in fact true. The Asus Zephyrus S just 15.35~16.15mm thin and features Nvidia Geforce RTX 2070 Max Q graphics. The device only weights 2.1KG and features a powerful intel core i7 9750H processor, 8GB on board 2666MHz DDR4 RAM and 1 TB of NVMe PCIe 3.0 Storage option.

The device also has an intelligent cooling AAS system, Anti-dust system. It also has a 15.6 inch FHD 240Hz PANTONE validated display. In the audio section it has ASUS Sonic Studio, Nahimic and Smart AMP technology. The device also comes with the unique Kensington lock.

The ROG Zephyrus S GX701

The Zephyrus S GX701 offers a lot of computing power with Up to 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU (Max-Q). The new 17” panel is not only great for gaming with a 144Hz 3ms response time display, but it is also gives content creators accurate, Pantone® Validated colors with factory calibration and ProArt™ TruColor Technology. All this is packed in thin bezel design offering an 81% screen to body ratio. The laptop is powered by ROG Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) that expands to help Zephyrus S sustain top performance for gaming and other heavy loads. Per-key RGB Lighting and Aura Sync extends the best of comfort to gamers and customizable RGB backlighting per key.

Infinix Hot 7 Launched in India with Dual Selfie Camera and 4000 mAh Battery

Infinix has finally launched a new smartphone, the Infinix Hot 7. The company has been expanding its smartphone lineup in the country. The Hot 7 comes at a cheaper price than the Hot 7 Pro launched recently.

Infinix Hot 7 will be sold in only one storage variant having 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256 GB via micro SD card. There are three colour options available- Midnight Blue, Aqua Blue and Mocha Brown. This smartphone supports features like fingerprint sensor and face unlock feature.

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Infinix Hot 7 comes with a display of 6.19 HD +LCD screen and is equipped with different user friendly modes such as Read and Eye Care modes to put less strain on user’s eye. It runs on an Android 9.0 Pie and is powered by a 2.39 GHz octa core MediaTek Helio P25 SoC processor. It is backed-up by a 4000 mAh of battery and sports a dual camera set up at the back that includes a 13 MP primary sensor along with a 2 MP of secondary sensor. The rear camera offers features like PDAF, dual LED flash, AI portrait, AI HDR, night, sports, Blues Sky and Text. It also features a dual selfie camera, featuring LED flash Support and AI beauty modes. The dual selfie camera includes a 18 MP primary sensor and 2MP secondary sensor.

The Infinix Hot 7 has been priced at Rs. 7,999 and will be available for purchase from July 15 on Flipkart.

Sony has Launched RXO II Compact Camera in India for Rs 57,990

Sony, the Japanese multinational conglomerate cooperation has recently launched Sony RXO II compact camera in India. Sony RXO II is the new and latest addition to Sony’s compact camera series.

There is no doubt that Sony RXO II is as innovative as other cameras in the compact camera series. The latest camera from Sony comes stuffed with amazing features. Sony RXO II features a robust display with a tiltable screen. It is resistant to water, shock and dirt. It offers a 1.0 type stacked 15.3 megapixel Exmor RS CMOS sensor along with Bionz X image processing engine that features better colour production.

Sony RXO II compact camera is fit for taking selfies as it comes with a Zeiss Tessar T 24mm F4.0 wide-angle lens which has a short minimum focus distance of 20cm. The device is capable enough to shoot videos at up to 4K 30fps and it comes with 150 sensitive range of ISO 80 to ISO 12800. It supports the Super slow motion at up to 100fps. Not only this, but the camera also offers built-in Wi-Fi and thus, Sony allows users to wirelessly control five such cameras via Imaging Edge Mobile App.

The Sony RXO II compact camera comes with a price tag of Rs 57,990/- and will be available from Sony Centre, Alpha flagship store, Sony authorised dealers and other retail stores across the country from 15th of July.

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro will be available for pre-order on July 12 in India

The upcoming arrivals from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi has been in the talks lately. The devices Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro are expected to launch on 17th July in India. Xiaomi today has announced that the smartphones will be available for pre-booking via an ‘Alpha Sale’.

The Alpha Sale for the devices will start on 12th July from 12 Noon on Mi.co and Flipkart. This sale will allow users to pre-book a unit by paying a nominal booking fee amount of Rs. 855. A coupon will be generated through the Alpha Sale that can be redeemed in the first sale of the device only. If the coupon is not redeemed in the first sale for the devices, the booking fee amount will be refunded back to the respective Mi.com account. On the other hand, Flipkart users will be able to use the coupon for other purchases worth Rs. 855. Basically, the Alpha Sale ensures that you will definitely be able to purchase the Redmi K20 or K20 Pro during the first sale.

Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K20 India Launch To Happen On July 17There has been no news as to when the devices will go on sale in India. The company says that the date for the first sale event will be announced suring the launch event taking place on 17th July, 2019. Looking at the smartphones, the internal specifications of the devices looks good on the paper. The Redmi K20 Pro has flagship level specs with the powerful Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The Redmi K20, slightly lower version, features the Snapdragon 730 SoC. A limited Avengers edition of the Redmi K20 Pro might also be revealed at the event.

Oppo to launch Oppo K3 on July 19 in India : Expected Price & Specs

Oppo is gearing up for the launch of its next generation of K series smartphones in India. Amazon India recently posted a teaser of the upcoming device revealing the launch date as 19th July. The listing on Amazon does not reveal name of the device, but the 91% screen-to-body ratio makes us think the device will be the Oppo K3.

The all-new Oppo K3 will feature a 6.5 inch Full HD+ AMOLED edge-to-edge display having a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It also comes with a DC dimming feature and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone is powered by the powerful Snapdragon 710 SoC paired with up to 8 GB of RAM. It comes with a TUV Rheinland certification that helps in cutting blue light emission. The Oppo K3 will run on ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9.0.

In the camera segment, the smartphone comes with a 16 MP pop up selfie camera. There is a dual camera setup at the back of the device with a 16 MP sensor and a 2 MP sensor. The connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, A-GPS and dual-SIM slots. The device comes with a massive 3,765 mAh battery with support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

The device has launched in China, where the base variant having 6 GB RAM and 64 GB RAM has been priced at CNY 1,599 (approx. Rs. 16,000). The 6 GB + 128 GB variants has a price tag of CNY 1,899 (approx. Rs. 18,900) and the 8 GB + 256 GB variants costs CNY 2,299 (approx. Rs. 22,900).