Oppo is launching a new Black color variant of the selfie-centric Oppo F3. When it was launched earlier this month, it was offered in only Gold color. The new Black Edition Oppo F3 will carry the same price tag as the Gold color at Rs. 19,999, and will be available exclusively through Flipkart starting June 4.
Also just in time for the upcoming Champions Trophy, Oppo also released a limited black version of Oppo F3 with BCCI logo at the rear, highlighting Oppo's official sponsorship of the Indian cricket team. This version will be auctioned on June 3, one day before India vs. Pakistan match (June 4).
Apart from the new color, the specifications will remain the same. The Oppo F3 Black Edition will feature 5.5-inch Full HD display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection, octa-core MediaTek MT6750T processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB expandable storage, 4G VoLTE, dual-SIM slots, fingerprint scanner and 3200mAh battery.
The main highlight of the phone is its selfie camera. The Oppo F3 has dual selfie camera including a 16MP f/2.0 unit for the regular selfies, and 8MP secondary camera with 120-degree wide angle lens for group selfies. On the back it gets 13MP f/2.2 PDAF camera with dual-tone LED flash and 1/3-inch sensor.
The device runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow based ColorOS 3.0.
Back in April, Oppo also launched Black color version of the 6-inch Oppo F3 Plus as well.
Google is rolling out a major update for YouTube app that brings refreshed UI and a new bottom navigation bar, so that it will be easier to navigate. The navigation bar on the bottom shows Home, Trending, Subscriptions, and Library tabs.
The new layout was already available on iOS, and was being tested on Android, but is now available for all.
Here's the full list of changes
- Navigation tabs are clearly labeled. It’s also easier to reach the tabs with your thumb as they’re now along the bottom.
- “Account” and “Library” have been separated to make it simpler to find what you’re looking for. Your videos (e.g. playlists, watch history, uploads) are in “Library,” while your Account and Settings are located from the profile icon at the top.
- The navigation bars are visible on all pages (except for Watch), so you can quickly navigate to one of the main navigation tabs.
- The app remembers where you left off on each tab. For example, if you scroll down through the Home feed, then go to your Subscriptions tab, and then return to Home, you can easily pick up where you left off.
As mentioned earlier, the update is already out for Android devices, and if you've not yet received it, it'll eventually be available soon.
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While OnePlus is readying to unleash its next flagship killer, the OnePlus 5, it has some good news for OnePlus 3 users. The company has confirmed that the 2016 flagships, the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T will get Google's latest Android O.
The news was shared by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau on his Twitter. As usual the time frame was not revealed, but we can expect the roll out to begin sometime towards the end of 2017 or early 2018. As of now Android O is still in beta stage.
It's worth mentioning that OnePlus discontinued the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T globally, however, it will be available in select markets including India and China until the end of this year. Although they will be discontinued, OnePlus has promised to bring software update and support for both devices.
That said, the OnePlus is yet to release Android Nougat to the OnePlus 2, which was released back in 2015. Also the company is mum about future software updates for the device as well. It appears that OnePlus has no plans to update OnePlus 2 to Nougat.
Meanwhile, OnePlus is all set to launch the OnePlus 5 this summer, which accroding to rumors will take place on June 15. The company has already confirmed that the device will feature Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform, and is working with photography benchmark group DxO to enhance the camera on the OnePlus 5. It is most likely to ship with Android Nougat.
Samsung is refreshing its Notebook 9 line notebook with two new models sporting a convertible design and touchscreen. The new Notebook 9 Pro has a 360-degree rotatable hinge, which allows it to be used in several modes like laptop, tablet, stand and tent.
The convertible comes with built-in Stylus S-Pen with a 0.7mm tip that can detect more than 4,000 levels of pressure. It is also able to detect tilt for shading, and is compatible with Samsung's Air Command software, and Windows Ink functions.
The Samsung Notebook 9 Pro will be offered in 13.3-inch and 15-inch screen models and both include Full HD display and touchscreen panel. Both are equipped with 2.70GHz Intel Core i7 7500U processor and 256GB SSD.
The 13.3-inch packs on-board Intel HD Graphics 620 and 8GB DDR4 RAM, while the 15-inch model has AMD Radeon 540 GPU with dedicated 2GB memory, and 16GB DDR4 RAM.
Both models comes with HD camera, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, a USB-C port, HDMI port, microSD card slot, WIFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, fast charging support and 1.5W x 2 stereo speakers.
Samsung is yet to reveal the pricing and availability details of the Notebook 9 Pro.
Huawei has expanded its 'M' series tablet line with the addition of MediaPad M3 Lite 10. The metal-clad tablet has a slim and lightweight design, having a thickness of just 7.1mm and weighs 310g.
The Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite features 10.1-inch IPS display bearing the resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 435 processor. It runs Android Nougat based EMUI 5.1 and will be available in three versions: 3GB RAM/16GB storage, 3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage.
It gets 8MP front and rear camera, and supports 4G LTE (optional), WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth and GPS for connectivity. It is fueled by a 6600mAh battery, and includes quad-speakers tuned by Harman Kardon, and fingerprint sensor, which is embeded into the home button.
The tablet also offers eyecare-optimezed screen for late night usage, fingerprint & gesture controls, split screen functionality for multi-tasking (runs two apps side by side) and Kids mode.
The pricing and availability information of MediaTek M3 Lite 10 is not known, but when it releases, it will come in Gold, Space Gray and White colors.
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Aside from the ZenPad 3S 8.0 tablet, Asus also introduced two 10-inch tablet dubbed ZenPad 10. It will come in two variants ZenPad 10 (Z301MFL) and ZenPad 10 (Z301ML), and will differ in terms of screen resolution and processor.
The ZenPad variants are identically looking tablets, but the Z301MFLsports a better 1920 x 1200 resolution and is equipped with 1.45GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8735A processor, whereas, the Z301ML has a lower 1280 x 800 resolution and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8735 processor.
Both tablets run Android Nougat and includes 10.1-inch screen with an IPS panel, 5MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, 4G LTE, USB Type-C and up to 10 hours of battery life. They also have two front facing speakers with DTS HD Premium Sound, and support for Bluetooth keyboard dock and stylus from Asus.
Asus will offer both ZenPad models in multiple variants featuring 2GB or 3GB RAM, and 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage. The storage is also expandable via microSD card.
There is no word on pricing and availability details.
Asus at the ongoing Computex 2017, Taipei introduced the sucessor of ZenPad 3, dubbed as ZenPad 3S 8.0 (Z582KL). It sports an ultra-slim 6.9mm aluminum unibody frame offering a premium look, and gets major upgrades over its predecessor.
The ZenPad 3S 8.0 comes with 7.9-inch 2K display and is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 652 processor with Adreno 510 GPU and 4850mAh battery. It will be offered in two versions: 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage.
For photography, there's 13MP f/2.0 rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front camera. Other features include 4G LTE (optional), WiFi, dual speakers and Smart Amplifier technology. The tablet boots Android 7.1 Nougat based ZenUI 3.5.
Asus is yet to reveal the pricing and availability details.
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Panasonic is launching a new budget smartphone in India dubbed as he Eluga I3 Mega. It sports an all-metal body and comes with a beefy 4000mAh battery.
The Panasonic Eluga I3 Mega features 5.5-inch HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MTK6735 processor with 3GB RAM. On-board storage capacity if 16GB, which can be further expanded via microSD card.
The camera department is handled by 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. Running Android Marshmallow, the dual-SIM phone supports 4G with VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.
The Panasonic Eluga I3 Mega is priced at Rs. 11,490 and will be available across the country via Panasonic authorized retailers in Champagne Gold and Silver hues.
Besides the Essential Phone, Andy Rubin's new venture Essential Products also introduced Essential Home, a smart speaker, which will compete against the market leaders Amazon Echo and Google Home.
The Essential Home is a compact-sized intelligent speaker, that works as a hub for smart home device. It comes with an always-on round touchscreen display that automatically adjusts according to your home's lighting condition. It can be controlled through both touch and voice, and can be used to get information from the web, set reminders, control light, play music and more. You can even glance at the device to activate it.
It runs Ambient OS, proprietary operating system, which according to Essential puts privacy first, and even lets you set custom actions for different activities.
Moreover, the device doesn't rely on cloud to perform local functions, instead, it stores data locally, giving users more control over their privacy, and communicates directly with the connected device. Essential says Essential Home is designed "to run most things on the device itself, so most data stays in your home where it belongs."
There's no word on the launch date or price.
The Xiaomi Mi 6 is the most affordable Snapdragon 835 powered flagship of 2017, and it appears that Xiaomi is working on a more affordable version, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6XX Mobile Platform and single rear camera.
A new Xiaomi device codenamed Jason has run through GFXBench bench-marking website, revealing key specs. It is reportedly being called the Mi 6c.
As per the listing, Xiaomi Mi 6c will have 5.1-inch Full HD display and will be powered by Qualcomm's new mid-range Snapdragon 660 Mobile Platform with octa-core CPUs with a clock speed of 2.2GHz couple with Adreno 512 GPU.
It will come with 6GB RAM and house 64GB storage, 12MP rear camera and 5MP front facing camera. It will run Android 7.1.1 Nougat MIUI.
An affordable version of Mi 6 is no surprise, given that Xiaomi previously launched 'c' version of Mi 4 and Mi 5. Unfortunately both were not launched in India, as the company's focus is on the sub-Rs. 12,000 price segment.
That said, Xiaomi has confirmed that the company will launch a new device in India in July, and we'll have to wait and see if Mi 6c to gets a surprise announcement.
Samsung is working on a new Android based flip phone called SM-G9298. The device was spotted on TENAA revealing its specs and design. It is the successor of Snapdragon 808-powered G9198, which was launched back in 2015, and gets some major design changes and specs upgrade.
According to TENAA, Samsung SM-G9298 will have two displays, a 4.2-inch screen on the outside, a 4.2-inch screen when you flip it open, and both have Super AMOLED display with Full HD resolution. It also comes with a traditional alphanumeric keypad.
The listing further reveals that Samsung's new flip phone will be powered by last year's flagship Snapdragon 820 processor clocked at 2.15GHz. It will come with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.
Other specs include 12MP/5MP cameras, 2300mAh battery, fingerprint scanner, heart rate sensor, hybrid dual-SIM slots, NFC, WiFi 802.11ac and 2300mAh battery. It will run Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
As of now, it is not known when Samsung plans to release the SM-G9298, but like its predecessor, the device is expected to be exclusive to South Korea and China.
NVIDIA at the ongoing Computex 2017, Taipei has announced Max-Q, an innovative design technology, that redefines gaming laptops from the ground up, making them thinner, quieter and faster compared to previous generations.
The new Max-Q design technology will allow OEMs and system builders to manufacture laptops as thin as 18mm (0.71 inches), equipped with GeForce GTX 1080, 1070 or 1060 graphics. Previously, gaming laptops had to be larger and thicker to make space for cooling system and power requirements for the graphics card. But with Max-Q, similarly sized laptops will offer up to 70 percent more gaming performance delivering 4K gaming on a thin and light laptop.
The Max-Q designed laptops will come with NVIDIA's Pascal gaming GPU architecture, which apart from offering a thin profile will be further optimised and configured for higher efficiency. These laptops will include the most advanced thermal and electrical designs ever achieved, elaborate heatpipe and heatsink setups, the highest-quality low-noise fans, next-generation high-efficiency energy regulators, and optimized components from top-to-bottom.
The company says Max-Q designed gaming laptop will also feature NVIDIA's new WhisperMode technology, which "intelligently paces the game's frame rate while simultaneously configuring the graphics settings for optimal power efficiency. This reduces the overall acoustic level for gaming laptops."
Max-Q-designed gaming laptops equipped with GeForce GTX 1080, 1070 and 1060 GPUs will be available starting June 27th from leading laptop OEMs and system builders, including Acer, Aftershock, Alienware, ASUS, Clevo, Dream Machine, ECT, Gigabyte, Hasee, HP, LDLC, Lenovo, Machenike, Maingear, Mechrevo, MSI, Multicom, Origin PC, PC Specialist, Sager, Scan, Terrans Force, Tronic’5, and XoticPC.
At Computex 2017, several gaming laptops featuring Max-Q design were showcased including Asus Zephyrus GX501, Clevo P950HR and MSI GS63.
The Asus Zephyrus GX501 is a 18mm-thin laptop that weighs 4.94 lbs, and packs GeForce GTX 1080 which feeds into a G-SYNC 1920x1080 120Hz display, enabling max setting, high frame rate gaming. It includes an innovative Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) cooling design that expands the rear-bottom corners of the chassis when the lid is opened, increasing airflow space by 20%, and total airflow by 30%, keeping the laptop cool even during marathon gaming sessions.
The Clevo P950HR is a 19mm thin gaming laptop featuring GeForce GTX 1070. It will be offered with the choice of 1920 x 1080 or 3840 x 2160 display. It weighs 4.18 lbs.
Lastly, the MSI GS63 is also a 18mm thin laptop that weighs just 3.96lbs. It packs GeForce GTX 1070 and will be offered in either 1920 x 1080 or 3840 x 2160 display options.
Android co-founder Andy Rubin's Essential smartphone is now official and as expected, it features top of the line specs, futuristic design like the Mi 6 and modular system.
Design-wise, the Essential Phone sports almost non-existent benzels on the sides and top, but has cut out for the selfie camera. It has ceramic rear panel with titanium frames for enhanced durability. It ditches the 3.5mm audio jack in favor of USB Type-C, and includes a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
In terms of specifications, the Essential Phone features 5.71-inch QHD edge-to-edge display with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 and offers aspect ratio of 19:10. The performance is handled by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform and features 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.
For photography, it gets dual 13MP f/1.85 rear cameras (RGB + Monochrome) with image fusion technology and hybrid auto-focus comprising contrast, phase detection and IR laser sensor. The main camera is also capable of recording 4K videos. For selfies, there's 8MP camera on the front and can record 4K videos as well.
Connectivity options include 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and USB Type-C. It runs Android Nougat and is fueled by 3040mAh battery.
For the modular system, it has two magnetic pins at the back called Click cordless connector, which allows you to snap accessories to give the device extra functionality. This is somewhat similar to Moto Z's modular system. The first modular accessories for the Essential Phone is a tiny 360-degree camera and Phone Dock. The 360-degree camera features dual 12MP fisheye sensor that can record 4K 360-degree videos at 30fps. The Phone Dock accessory, which looks like a mat, and is designed for the phone to lie down on. The company plans to launch more accessories in the near future.
The Essential Phone will be available in Black Moon and Pure White color options. The phone has been priced at $699 (Rs. 45,000) and can be reserved on the Essential's website . The 360-degree camera costs $199 (Rs. 13,000) and will be sold seperately. However, customers who order the phone can get the 360-degree camera accessory for just $50 (Rs. 3,230). As of now Essential Phone will be available only in the US.
LG's "V" line of flagship is an experimental series over the "G" line sporting a more bold design. The dust has only settled on the LG's first flagship offering of 2017, the G6, and now rumors of the next flasgship, the V30 have started surfacing. Evan Blass has shared a handful of render, that reportedly show "old-ish mockup of Project Joan" which is the V30.
If the V30 shows in the mockup render is the final design, then LG has gone one step ahead in experimenting with the design of the device.
The secondary display , which was located on the top of main display on LG V10 and V20 has now been moved to the bottom. However, the secondary display now has a slider form factor, and will be hidden behind the main display. But a portion of the secondary screen will be visible that will show weather, date and time.
The main screen slides up to bring forward the full secondary display. Moreover the secondary display has several use-case scenarios including a virtual keyboard, access to favorite apps, music control and more.
Project Joan looks more like the BlackBerry Priv, which also feature slide-up screen and a physical keyboard, but on V30 the physical keyboard is replaced by a secondary screen.
Blass further says that it's "not clear if the project is still headed in this direction", so the final V30 could be entirely different in design and appearance.
The LG V10 and V20 were unveiled in September, so it is most likely that LG will officially launch LG V30 in the same month.
Asus appears to be working on a couple of dual-camera smartphones. Earlier this month a render showed the ZenFone 4 Max with dual-rear cameras, and just a few days back Asus X051D claimed to be the ZenFone Go 2, was spotted on TENAA with dual-rear cameras. Now another Asus device with model number X00KD with dual-cameras has been certified by China's TENAA revealing the specs and design.
The new Asus X00KD's design is similar to X051D and appears to be a variant of X051D (ZenFone 2 Go).As per TENAA listing, the Asus X00KD will have 5-inch HD display, quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor, 4020mAh battery and will be offered in two variants: 2GB RAM/16GB storage and 3GB RAM/32GB storage versions. The storage is expandable via microSD card and the device will also have dual-SIM slots.
It will feature 13MP + 8MP dual rear cameras and 5MP front camera, It will run Android Nougat and have a physical home button, which could hide the fingerprint sensor.
The recently certified X051D (ZenFone Go 2) is expected to have 5.5-inch HD display, octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor, 3GB/4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB storage, 13MP dual cameras, 5MP front camera and 4850mAh battery.
The Asus X00KD will arrive in Black and Mocha Gold color, same as X501D. However, an official announcement date is yet to be revealed by Asus.
Panasonic India launched its new range of 4K Ultra HD TVs in the EX 750 and EX 600 series starting at Rs. 78,900, along with UA7 sound system. These include the flagship 65-inch EX750 3D (TH-65EX750D), 43-inch (TH-43EX600D), 49-inch (TH-49EX600D) and 55-inch (TH-55EX600D) 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Panasonic's new 4K TV range feature a Switch design with swivel functionality that lets users to adjust the stand as per their preference and features 4K Hexa Chroma Drive Pro, which provides a vivid color reproduction with a wide color range, resulting in an ultimate 4K viewing experience.
Starting with the flagship model, the EX750 has a 65-inch screen with a new Cinema Display and offers 550 nits brightness. It is powered by Studio Color HCX2 processor and is equipped with HDR 1000 and includes a USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI port, Bluetooth, WiFi and DLNA. It is also equipped with Chroma Drive Pro, that boosts the 4K experience with accurate color reproduction with a wide color range.
Moving to the lower priced models, the EX600 line of 4K TVs are equipped with 1300MHz processing, which allows them to handle fast moving action scenes with clarity. They include a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port and three HDMI ports.
Panasonic's hexagonal shaped UA7 all-in-one sound system comprises of four woofers, four tweeters and two super woofers, offering audio output of 1700W. It will be offered for free with EX750 65-inch TV, and EX600's 55-inch and 49-inch TV.
The 65-inch EX750 TV is priced at Rs. 3,10,000 while the EX600 lines 55-, 49-, and 43-inch TVs are priced at Rs. 1,78,900, Rs. 1,41,000 and Rs. 78,900 respectively.
The Moto E4 and E4 Plus have been subject to many leaks courtesy of Roland Quandt, who has already shared renders and the complete specs sheet of the devices. Now Quandt has revealed few more details of the Moto E4 line including pricing and release date.
According to the source, the Moto E4 Line prices will start at 249.99 CAD (Rs. 12,000) in Canada and release in the country in July. However, expect the prices to be much lower in markets like India, US, Brazil and Mexico around $165 or Rs. 8,000. He also revealed that Motorola will most likely officially announce the Moto E4 line along with the Moto Z2 Play on June 1.
In terms of specifications, the Moto E4 will have 5-inch HD display, quad-core MediaTek MT6737M chip, 2GB RAM, 16GB expandable storage, 8MP/5MP cameras, dual-SIM slots, 4G LTE, NFC (optional) fingerprint scanner and 2800mAh battery.
The Moto E4 Plus will comes with a bigger 5.5-inch display (bezels slimmer than Moto E4), quad-core MediaTek MT6737M chip, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB expandable storage, 13MP/5MP cameras, selfie flash, dual-SIM slots, 4G LTE, NFC (optional) fingerprint scanner and 5000mAh battery.
Asus at Computex 2017 introduced a couple of Windows 10 convertible and
laptops. It also announced a new dual-band wireless router called Blue
Cave.
Blue Cave utilizes Intel's technology and uses Intel's WiFi
chipset, and Asus claims that the device can deliver ultra-fast
AC2600-class concurrent dual-band WiFi speeds throughout the home ensuring smooth 4K UHD video streaming, lag-free gaming and fast file downloads.
Thanks
to the specially designed internal antennas, the router gets a stylish
and elegant antenaa less design, which features a unique and attractive
Blue colored hole in the middle. This hole is called "central aperture" and directs the WiFi signal.
It
is equipped with commercial-grade ASUS AiPrortection security, powered
by Trend Micro Smart Home Network to provide free-to-life security
solution to protect every connected smart devices on the network including IoT devices.
Apart
from PC, Blue Cave can also be controlled via smartphone or tablet
using an app for monitoring network activity, controlling internet
usage, security reports and more. It also supports IFTTT allowing users
to intergrate Blue Cave with other IFTTT enabled digital devices and
services to create smart automated tasks.
The Blue Cave us priced at $180 (Rs. 11,600), and Asus is yet to reveal an availability date.
Besides the ZenBook Flip S convertible and ZenBook Pro laptop, Asus also introduced VivoBook Pro 15 and VivoBook S5 Windows 10 laptops at Computex 2017.
The VivoBook Pro 15 is one of the most affordable laptops to feature NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1050 graphics and packs a lot of power inside. The VivoBook S15 (S510) on the other hand is a toned down model with an affordable price tag, and includes NanoEdge display, with a slim 7.8mm bezels.
The VivoBook Pro features 15.6-inch screen and comes with the option of Full HD or 4K UHD. It can be configured with 7th Generation Intel Core i5/i7 H-series processor (up to i7-7700HQ quad-core processor), up to 16GB DDR4 RAM, up to 2TB HDD and up to 512GB SSD. It includes 1 x USB 3.1 port, a USB 3.1 Type-C port, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet jack, HDMI port, headset jack and SD card reader.
It also features Harman Kardon-tune audio, including two speakers with large 8cc audio chambers and smart amplifier technology, fingerprint scanner for login via Windows Hello, WiFI 802.11ac, backlit keyboard, intelligent dual-fan cooling system and support for Asus Pen.
The VivoBook S15 (S510) is a toned down model and has a 15.6-inch display, but will be offered with HD (1366 x 768 pixels) or Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution. It also has NanoEdge display with minimal bezel giving a screen to body ratio of 80 percent. The laptop sports a premium aluminum chassis that is 17.9mm thick, weighs 1.5kg and comes in Icicle Gold finish.
It packs NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics and can be configured with 7th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors (up to Core i7-7500U), up to 16GB DDR4 RAM, up to 2TB HDD and up to 512GB SSD. Connectivity ports include a USB 3.0 port, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, HDMI port, SD card reader and headset jack. It also comes with fingerprint scanner, WiFi 802.11ac and an optional backlit keyboard.
The Asus VivoBook Pro 15 prices start at $799 (Rs. 52,000), and VivoBook S15 starts at $499 (Rs. 32,200) and will hit the market this summer.
Asus is upgrading its ZenBook Pro line with a new model featuring a premium design and beefier specs. It sports an all-aluminum metal body that comes in Blue and Black colors and has diamond cut edges, giving it a premium look. It measures 18.9mm thick and weighs 1.8kg, making it portable enough for its class.
The new ZenBook Pro (UX550) has a 15.6-inch Full HD / 4K UHD NanoEdge display (optional touchscreen model available as well), with 7.3mm slim bezel, and is powered by up to 7th generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ quad-core processor. It packs NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050 Ti graphics and supports up to 16GB DDR4 RAM and up to 1TB SSD.
The ports on-board include 2 x USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 3, 2 x USB Type-A 3.1 ports, HDMI 1.4 port, microSD card reader and 3.5mm audio jack.
Other specs are quad speakers tuned by Harman Kardon surround-sound audio, fongerprint scanner for one-touch login via Windows Hello and up to 14 hours of battery life.
The new ZenBook Pro will be available this summer with prices starting at $1299, which is around Rs. 84,000.
Asus has introduced ZenBook Flip S (UX370) convertible notebook at Computex 2017, which it claims to be the world's thinnest convertible, measuring at just 10.9mm thick. It is also said to be the lightest at 1.1kg.
The Asus ZenBook Flip S features 13-inch touch Full HD / 4K UHD display. Its display is called NanoEdge, showing very littel bezels and includes a 360-degree ErgoLife hinge, that comes with dual-action mechanisms, so than you can lift or tilt the keyboard to a comfortable typing position, when the display is opened beyond 135-degree. You can also fold back the screen to use it as a tablet.
The convertible can be configured with Intel Core i5/i7 U-series processor (up to 7th generation Intel Core i7-7500U), up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB SSD.
Other specs include Harman Kardon certified audio, Asus Pen support, fingerprint scanner for Windows Hello, VGA webcam, 2 x USB 3.1 Type-C ports, 3.5mm headphone jack and up to 11 hours of battery life. It is also equipped with a "liquid-crystal-polymer fan" that is just 0.3mm thin.
The ZenBook Flip S (UX370) will be available from September 2017 starting at $1099 (Rs. 70,100).
Earlier this month, Samsung released the Galaxy J3 (2017) in the US. Now the South Korean tech giant is all set to bring the device to international market. Ahead of the release, specs and renders of Galaxy J3 (2017) international version has hit the interweb.
Interestingly, the Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330) model that will release globally, will have a design different to that of the US version. The US version, had a metal strip at the back that runs along through the camera, but the global version will have a clean design at the rear.
In terms of specification, the Galaxy J3 (2017) will have 5-inch HD LCD display, Exynos 7570 chip, 16MP front and rear camera, NFC, 4G LTE, dual-SIM slots and NFC. It will be offered with 2GB/3GB RAM and 16GB/32GB storage. It will run the latest Android 7.0 Nougat.
The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is expected to be officially announced in the coming days, and is rumored to carry a starting price tag of 200 euro ($223 | Rs. 14,400).
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ARM has announced its next generation CPUs and GPU at its event in Computex 2017. This includes the ARM Cortex-A75 for the high-end flagship level devices and ARM Cortex-A55 for mid-range smartphones. The company's new GPU is the Mali G72, which its says is now more efficient. The new CPUs and GPU will be used by Qualcomm, Samsung, Apple to architect their own mobile processor chipsets.
ARM claims Cortex-A75 delivers "ground breaking performance", delivering 20 percent improved performance than its predecessor Cortex-A73. It also provides 15 percent more memory throughput on memory copy over Cortex-A73. The additional computing power and memory will enable demanding apps to rum smoothly, and this will provide a significant boost to the next generation of devices. It is also able to offrt up to 50 percent more performance in multi-threaded use case and 30 percent increase in performance on large-screen devices.
The Cortex-A55 is a follow-on to the Cortex-A53 CPU, and offers 15 percent improved power efficiency, double the memory performance and ten times the scalability. It can also deliver the same level of performance as the Cortex-A53 at a 30 percent lower power. It is also able to deliver sustained performance for a longer duration than Cortex-A53, making it ideal for virtual, augmented and mixed reality.
Both Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 are built on DynamIQ technology, ARM's new multi-core technology, and focuses on machine learning and artificial intelligence. DynamicIQ gives chipmakers greater freedom in choosing cores includes a 1+7 configuration, where a single Coretex-A7 core can be paired with seven A55 cores. Chipmakers can also use 4+4, 2+6, 1+3, or other configurations in a single cluster. This will give them the ability to maximize the performance of the chip.
Speaking of the GPU, the Mali-G72 builds on the Bifrost architecture, which was first used on Mali-G71, to provide greater performance within an even smaller area. The GPU is designed for high fidelity Mobile gaming and machine learning, and also takes the VR capability of the Mali G71 to a new level. It provides 25 percent higher energy efficiency, 20 percent more performance and 17 percent more efficiency for machine learning. As a result it will offer up to 40 percent more performance overall.
Meanwhile, a leak coming out of China claims that Snapdragon 845 will be equipped with Cortex-A75 cores. The current Snapdragon 835 which powers Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+, Mi 6 uses a semi-custom design that features Cortex-A73 core, so there is no surprise, Qualcomm will use the new Cortex-A75 on its next gen flagship SoC. Devices powered by the new processor will hit the market Q1 2018.
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Huawei sub-brand Honor's upcoming flagship the Honor 9 has passed through TENAA, revealing its design and complete specifications.
Design-wise, the Honor 9 gets some tweaks over its predecessor, Honor 8. It now has curved edges at the back, instead of being flat. And the fingerprint sensor is now integrated into the physical home button on the front below the display. It will still sport the dual-rear cameras.
In terms of specifications, the Honor 9 will feature 5.15-inch Full HD display, 2.4GHz octa-core Kirin 960 chip, 64GB expandable storage, 4GB/6GB RAM and 3100mAh battery. The dual-rear camera will be 20MP + 12MP lens, while for selfies it gets 8MP front camera. It will run the latest Android Nougat based EMUI 5.1.
The Honor 9 is expected to launch on June 27, and is rumored to be priced $335.
Micromax launched YU brand of smartphone to counter the rising threat posed by Chinese smartphone makers like Xiaomi and Lenovo. After three successful smartphones launches (Yureka, Yunique and Yuphoria), the company failed to make any impact with its next releases.
Earlier this month, reports claimed that Micromax is shutting down YU, but the brand rubbished claims, and said it will launch a new smartphone soon.
Now YU is making a comeback with a new smartphone after a gap of nine months since the launch of YUREKA S and YUNIQUE Plus. The company has scheduled an event on June 1 to launch the YUREKA Black. It also shared a teaser of the upcoming device.
The teaser reads "YUREKA is back with Black" and has the slogan "Break rules. Shatter stereotypes", and shows a smartphone in glossy black finish with metal unibody design. There's a single camera module at the back with dual-LED flash below it. The device appears to have a slim design, and the antenna lines are visible at the top and bottom. Apart from this, there is no further details of the smartphone and its specifications.
HTC has announced a new VR headset called HTC Link, designed to be work with the company's latest flagship HTC U11. It is currently available in Japan, and HTC has no plans for a wider-release.
Even though it works with HTC U11 smartphone, the HTC Link also has its own built-in display with two 3.6-inch screen bearing the resolution 1080 x 1200 and 90Hz refresh rate. It boasts six degree-of-freedom motion tracking, first for a smartphone-based VR headset and offered 100-degree viewing angles.
The HTC Link includes external sensors (to track the controller), USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, LED markers for the head-mounted display and 2800mAh battery. It also features a special Ghost In the Shell-themed VR experience content, and comes bundled with a set of motion controller, stereoscopic camera and a set of earbuds.
Interestingly, HTC is also working with Google on a new standalone VR headset with 6DOF tracking running on Google's Daydream platform. It will break cover later this year.
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Acer has announced a new budget gaming laptop dubbed Nitro 5 aimed at casual gamers. The company will offer the Nitro 5 in various configuration in terms of graphics and processor, providing gamers with a wide selection to meet their budget as well as gaming needs.
The Nitro 5 will be available with the option 7th gen Intel Core i7 or i5 processor, with up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card, or models with AMD A-Series FX, A12 or A10 APUs with AMD Radeon RX550 graphics.
All these models will run Windows 10, comes with 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display and support up to 32GB DDR4 2400 MHz memory, up to 510GB PCIe SSD and up to 2TB HDD. Select models will come with combination of both PCIe SSD and HDD storage.
Connectivity options on-board include a USB 3.1 Type-c port, a USB 3.0 port (with power-off charging), 2 x USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI 2.0 port (up to 90 Hz refresh rates), Gigabit Ethernet port and WiFi 802.11ac. It also includes Dolby Audio Premium and Acer TrueHarmony technology to deliver incredible sound depths. The keyboard features red backlighting and the WASD keys and touchpad are also outlined in red.
The gaming laptop is also fitted with dual-fans with Acer Coolboost technology, that allows gamers to manually control the cooling process, while playing games with heavy graphics.
The Acer Nitro 5 will be available in North Ameria in July with prices starting at $799 (Rs. 51,500), in EMEA from August starting at €1,099 (Rs. 79,500) and in China from July starting at CNY 5499 (Rs. 51,600).
