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Mysterious Realme phone with Snapdragon 855 spotted on Bluetooth SIG

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Realme announced the  Realme X2 with Snapdragon 730G earlier this week  and from the looks of it, the company is working on two new smartphones. Two Realme phones with model numbers RMX1931 and RMX1993 popped up online. While specifications of the RMX1993 weren’t available, we do have some key specifications of the Realme RMX1931 device from its Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) listing. As noted on Bluetooth SIG, the Realme RMX1931 features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ display. It’s powered by a Qualcomm processor clocked at 2.84GHz which resembles the peak frequency of the Snapdragon 855, meaning it could be powered by the flagship chipset.  The smartphone also comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band WiFi and will run on ColorOS 6.1. the listing appears to be incorrectly showing the battery capacity of the phone as 1,950 mAh battery.  The other Realme phone bearing the model number RMX1993 was spotted on both Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG. ...

Huami Amazfit GTR 42mm smartwatch with AMOLED display, heart-rate sensor launched

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Huami Amazfit GTR 42mm comes with 1.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 390x390 pixels Xiaomi -backed wearable company Huami on Wednesday added another smartwatch to its range in India. It’s called Amazfit GTR 42mm and is a watered-down version of the Amazfit GTR 47mm smartwatch that was launched earlier in September. The smartwatch packs a BioTracker optical heart rate sensor, and in-built GPS so that the device doesn’t have to rely on the paired phone for geo-positioning. Huami Amazfit GTR 42mm is priced at Rs 9,999 and will go on sale starting September 29 via  Flipkart  during the Big Billion Days sale. Huami Amazfit GTR 42mm comes with 1.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 390×390 pixels. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top to prevent catching fingerprints. The smartwatch comes with changeable silicone straps available in starry black, cherry blossom pink, moonlight white and coral red. It comes with a BioTracker PPG optical...

Technology tips: Make your smartphone last longer

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The average age of a smartphone being traded increased to 2.77 years in 2018 from 2.38 years in 2016. Since phone prices became daunting, people started keeping smartphones for longer periods If you’ve held onto a phone for a couple of years, it may not hold a charge the way it used to. These days one can’t expect a smartphone to last for more than two to three years. Even if we have an expensive iPhone in our hand, we tend to get a new one because the old phone needs major repairment, in terms of its battery, screen, or other fixes. This could be because it’s harder to repair a phone, and much easier to invest in a new, upgraded one. Many laptops have removable batteries, and so you can just buy its replacement in case the battery is unable to hold charge. However, most smartphones now come with built-in batteries that are difficult to replace or repair. If you’ve held onto a phone for a couple of years, it may not hold a charge the way it used to. As Apple’s “Batterygate” co...

Huawei Mate 30 Pro launched with dual 40-megapixel camera, Kirin 990 5G SoC; Mate 30 tags along

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Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro is now official. At an event held in Munich, Germany, the Chinese smartphone maker introduced its newest flagship to the global market. The Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro builds on the success of  P30 Pro  and  Mate 20  series. While the devices can be described as  big-ticket launch  from the world’s second-largest smartphone maker, it comes under difficult circumstances. The launch today is being overshadowed by the ban imposed by the US that has restricted it from working with technology companies like Google, Qualcomm, and Microsoft. Huawei Mate 30 Pro, and Pro 5G: Specifications and pricing Huawei Mate 30 Pro , just like its predecessor, is a spec behemoth in the smartphone market. The Chinese networking giant has managed to pack the best of everything to make it really premium device. The Mate 30 Pro comes with a glass back like its predecessor and has quad rear camera setup placed inside a circular module. The design is ...

Apple will ensure Android phone makers don’t ‘use’ Slofies

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0 At its September event this year,  Apple  introduced to the world ‘Slofies’. In its  iPhone 11  launch event, Apple showcased slow motion selfie videos using its 12MP selfie camera at 120 frames per second. Now, the Cupertino-based tech giant has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to trademark the term ' Slofies '. As per the patent application, Apple wants the trademark to include the use of the word in "...standard characters without claim to any particular font style, size, or color." This patent application — that cost Apple $400 — is aimed at preventing other smartphone makers and even app makers to use the word. In its patent application Apple describes 'slofies' as “downloadable computer software for use in capturing and recording video." This is also because this feature is also exclusive to the new iPhone lineup only that includes iPhone 11,  iPhone 11 Pro  and  iPhone 11 P...

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 key specifications leaked ahead of October 2 launch

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Microsoft is rumoured to launch launch a 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 at its hardware event on October 3. The company is rumoured to launch dual-screen Surface device, codenamed  Centaurus . In addition to the Centaurus, Microsoft would bring Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7 and Surface Book 3 in October. Surface earbuds is also expected to launch, as well as new keyboards with a dedicated Office button taking the place of the right-hand Windows key.

Lenovo Carme Smartwatch With Heart Rate Monitor, IPS Colour Display Launched in India

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Lenovo Carme (HW25P) sports a 2.5D curved surface design HIGHLIGHTS Lenovo Carme will go on sale starting September 15 The smartwatch will be available through Croma and Flipkart It comes with a pedometer and offers sleep monitoring IN THIS ARTICLE Lenovo Carme (HW25P) Lenovo Carme (HW25P) smartwatch on Saturday made its debut in India with a price tag of Rs. 3,499. The new smartwatch features an IPS colour display with touch support and a 2.5D curved surface design. To attract fitness freaks, Lenovo has offered features such as 24-hour heart rate monitor and sleep tracking. The Carme smartwatch also has an IP68-rated build that makes a water and dust-resistant device. It also offers notifications directly through the connected smartphone on receiving new text messages and incoming calls. Starting September 15, the  Lenovo Carme (HW25P)  will be available for purchase through Croma and Flipkart in two distinct colour variants -- Black and...

AirPods vs. Galaxy Buds: The best wireless earbuds are...

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We tested out Samsung's new wireless headphones against the AirPods to find out which ones have the best sound, most comfortable fit and best features. Editors' note: This story compares the original AirPods, first release in late 2016, with the 2019 Samsung Galaxy Buds. Shortly after it was posted, new 2019 AirPods were released. Read the  new AirPods review  for more information. Samsung's new  Galaxy Buds  are giving Apple's  AirPods  a run for their money. Like the AirPods, they are in-ear, truly wireless headphones. They have a magnetic charging case that can give you a boost on the go and seamlessly integrate with Galaxy  phones . Unlike the AirPods ($159, £159 or AU$229), the Galaxy Buds ($130, £139 or AU$249) can charge wirelessly. The Galaxy Buds also cost less (apart from in Australia). But the specs don't always tell the whole story. We tested both these buds for about a week to find out which one comes out on top -- and help y...