Samsung Galaxy S9 And S9 Plus Specifications

Samsung announced their new Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus at their Mobile World Congress press conference yesterday.

The Galaxy S9 comes with a 5.8 inch display with a QHD+ resolution and and 18:5:9 aspect ratio and 570 pixels per inch.The handset features either a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor or a Samsung Exynos 9810 processor and 4GB of RAM, there is also a choice of 64GB, 128GB or 256GB of storage plus a microSD card slot for expansion.

Samsung set the bar for flagship smartphones early in 2017 with its stunning Galaxy S8 and there's no doubt the South Korean tech powerhouse is looking to do the same in 2018.

The devices are powered by either the Samsung Exynos 9810 processor or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. The processors will vary by region and the US will get the Snapdragon 845.The Galaxy S9 comes with 4GB of RAM and a single 12 megapixel camera, the Galaxy S9 Plus comes with 6GB of RAM and a dual 12 megapixel camera. 

Samsung Galaxy S9 has been officially teased in several videos pointing to new camera abilities. We're also hearing that the phone could have an Animoji-like feature and two speakers. Plus, it's appeared in a benchmark and it might not cost as much as we'd previously heard.

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Nokia 6 Android One Phone With Snapdragon 630 SoC: Price, Specifications

The new Nokia 6 comes fully equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor and 4 GB of RAM.

Nokia 6 (2018) was launched by HMD Global at the Nokia Mobile launch event ahead of MWC 2018. The smartphone was unveiled earlier this year for China, and this is the global launch of the same device. However, the global variant is an Android One smartphone, which also happens to be the biggest highlight of Nokia 6 (2018). The smartphone bears the company’s Bothie feature, another highlight, while the fingerprint sensor has been moved to the rear panel – instead of below the display.

Android One brings a Google designed software experience to the new Nokia 6. Get everything you want and nothing you don’t with a streamlined, easy to use interface and a curated set of pre-installed apps, and free unlimited high quality storage. Regular security updates and two years of OS upgrades means the new Nokia 6 with Android One stays secure and features the latest Google innovations like being optimized for the Google Assistant.

ZEISS optics and dual-tone flash on the new Nokia 6 make every picture worthy of sharing without hesitation. Or record 4 K video and grab high-quality stills in an instant, then zoom or crop without compromising on quality.

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Sony Xperia XZ2 And Xperia XZ2 Compact

Sony’s Xperia XZ2 phones have a fresh design, smaller bezels, and no headphone jack

The company’s new XZ2 and XZ2 Compact shrink down the chunky bezels of their predecessors (to an extent) and feature the same taller, slimmer displays that helped Samsung, LG, and other companies roundly outclass Sony’s smartphone design last year. Both new Sony phones are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor, the latest and greatest silicon that will be inside most of 2018’s Android flagships. They’re scheduled to ship this spring, with pricing to be announced later. Sony has unveiled its latest smartphones at Mobile World Congress the Sony Xperia XZ2 and the Xperia XZ2 Compact.

The Sony Xperia XZ2 comes with a 5.7 inch display with a 18:9 aspect ration and a FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 mobile processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB  of storage, there are front and rear cameras. On the front of the handset there is a 5 megapixel camera with a wide angle lens. On the back of the device there is a 19 megapixel Motion Eye camera.

The Xperia XZ2 Compact has similar specifications, the differences are a 5 inch display with a FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ration.This handset comes with the same cameras, processors and RAM and it features a slightly smaller 2870 mAh battery. Both devices are water resistant and comes with an IP68 rating.

Sony has said that their new Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact smartphones will go on sale in March and both devices will come with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 And Galaxy S9 Plus Launched

Samsung announced their new Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus at their Mobile World Congress press conference yesterday.

Samsung set the bar for flagship smartphones early in 2017 with its stunning Galaxy S8 and there's no doubt the South Korean tech powerhouse is looking to do the same in 2018.The Galaxy S9 comes with a 5.8 inch display with a QHD+ resolution and and 18:5:9 aspect ratio and 570 pixels per inch.The handset features either a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor or a Samsung Exynos 9810 processor and 4GB of RAM, there is also a choice of 64GB, 128GB or 256GB of storage plus a microSD card slot for expansion.

Samsung Galaxy S9 has been officially teased in several videos pointing to new camera abilities. We're also hearing that the phone could have an Animoji-like feature and two speakers. Plus, it's appeared in a benchmark and it might not cost as much as we'd previously heard.The Samsung Galaxy S9 features a Super Speed Dual Pixel 12 megapixel camera on the back with AF and OIS on the front of the handset there is an 8 megapixel camera. There is also a 3000 mAh battery, WiFi, Bluetooth and 4G LTE.

It's also a way of putting a friendly face on the advanced facial recognition software called "Intelligent Scan" that the company is reportedly packing into the phone .The Galaxy S9 Plus has similar specifications, although it comes with 6GB of RAM instead of 4GB. There are also different cameras on the rear. The rear cameras include a dual camera with OIS and one wide angle Super Speed Dual Pixel 12 megapixel sensor and one 12 MP telephone sensor. The handset also has a larger 3500 mAh battery.The camera is one of the main selling points on the new Galaxy S9 handsets it is designed gor low light photography and also comes with a Super Slow-mo mode. Plus is features Samsung’s new AR Emoji and also integrates Samsung’s Bixby.Samsung will launch their new Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus on the 16th of March 2018 and it will come in Midnight Black, Titanium Gray, Coral Blue and Lilac Purple.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Receives Face Unlock Update

Xiaomi has rolled out the much anticipated OTA update for its recently launched smartphone - the Redmi Note 5 Pro. As promised by the company during the Redmi Note 5 Pro’s launch, the Face Unlock feature has been rolled out for smartphone now. 

With this update, the Redmi Note 5 Pro becomes the first Xiaomi smartphone in India to receive the face unlock feature.

"#RedmiNote5 and #RedmiNote5Pro: we sold 3L+ units in less than in 3 mins. This means 1L+ phones/min!," Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi India Managing Director and Global Vice President, tweeted.

The new Face Unlock update is being made available to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro users through a 1.6GB MIUI V9.2.4.0 NEIMIEK update. In addition to the Face Unlock, the new update also carries system optimisation features which will offer improved system stability.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro  will be made available in India on Flipkart, Mi Home, and Mi.com starting February 22.
It's a 5.99-inch full HD touchscreen with 1080x2160 pixels, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, Android Nougat operating system, 4GB/6GB RAM, 64GB storage expandable up to 256GB via microSD card, and a 4,000mAh battery with fast charging 5V/2A.

In terms of camera, it has a dual 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1.25 μm) + 5MP (f/2.0, 1.12 μm) main camera setup with phase detection autofocus and dual-LED dual-tone flash, and a 20MP front-snapper with f/2.0, 1/2.8" and LED flash.

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Huawei, Airtel conduct India’s first successful 5G network trial in India

India's First 5G Trial Has Been Conducted. 

The trial was conducted at Airtel’s Network Experience Centre in Manesar (Gurugram), the company said in a statement.

"This is small but a very significant step in our journey towards 5G. The promise of 5G is endless, it will be a game changer and, it will change the way we live, work and engage. We look forward to work closely with our partners for developing a robust 5G ecosystem in India," Abhay Savargaonkar, Director  Networks, Bharti Airtel said.

“We are moving quickly to begin collaboration towards 5G interoperability and development testing (IODT). We look forward to work closely with our partners for developing a robust 5G ecosystem in India,” said Abhay Savargaonkar, Director-Networks, Bharti Airtel.

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Idea Cellular Offers Rs 2000 Cashback on Purchase of New 4G Smartphones

To Take on Jio and Airtel, Idea Offers Cashback Worth Rs. 2,000 on All New 4G Smartphones

Idea Cellular has announced a cashback offer on all new 4G Smartphones. This is applicable to both prepaid and postpaid customers buying a New 4G smartphone Starting February 23, all Idea customers will get a cashback of Rs 2,000 when they buy a new 4G smartphone of any brand. Commenting on the campaign, Mr. Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular, said, “The primary barrier for 4G adoption has been 4G handset affordability. The focus is on upgrading the customer to 4G by making 4G handsets more affordable. We are targeting this communication to all customers intending to buy a new 4G smartphone.”

Taking on Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone, Idea Cellular has launched a new cashback offer. The telco is offering a Rs. 2,000 cashback for its prepaid and postpaid subscribers buying a new 4G smartphone. Unlike the 'effective price' model that has been commonly found among the leading operators (including Idea) nowadays and is limited to select handsets, Idea's new offering lets subscribers avail the new cashback offer on 4G smartphones of their choice.

"Idea's new cashback offer provides freedom of choice to the customers to use the 4G device of their liking and affordability, as the offer can be availed on 4G smartphones of all brands," said Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular, in a press statement.

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Airtel's Offer: Prepaid Recharge Plans With 1GB, 1.4GB, 2.5GB /Day

 According to the official website of Airtel- airtel.in, company's best-selling prepaid plans are priced at Rs. 199, Rs. 349, Rs. 399, Rs. 448 and Rs. 509. Among these, prepaid plan priced at Rs. 399 offers 1GB per day data while prepaid plans priced at Rs. 199, Rs. 448, Rs. 509 offer 1.4 GB per day data. Airtel's Rs. 349 plan offers 2.5 GB per day data.

With the recharge of Rs 199, Airtel is offering its existing customers 1GB of 4G/3G/2G data and unlimited local and STD voice calls for 28 days. The move is to counter Reliance Jio's Rs 149 recharge pack which offers 2GB data and unlimited voice calls for a period of 28 days.

Since the launch of reliance jio's VoLTE services last year, Airtel has been trying to counter the company's offers and tariff plans from the very start. The company recently introduced a Rs 399 tariff plan offering 1GB data per day and unlimited voice calls for 84 days, which matches the tariff plan from Reliance Jio.

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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is all set to launch its bezel less smartphone in India:MI Mix 3

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is all set to launch its bezel less smartphone in India.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 mobile features a 6.4" (16.26 cm) display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and runs on Android v8.0 (Oreo) operating system. The device is powered by Octa core (2.45 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 280 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 280) processor paired with 6 GB of RAM. As far as the battery is concerned it has 4000 mAh. Over that, as far as the rear camera is concerned this mobile has a 12 MP camera Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor supporting a resolution of 4000 x 3000 Pixels and the front snapper is powered by a Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor. Other sensors include Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope,finger print sensor. So, it does. On board storage is at 64 GB with the option to expand the memory by No.

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No proposal to merge BSNL, MTNL: Manoj Sinha

Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the government has no plans to merge the two state-run telecom companies Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) at present. 

"We have identified specific areas that our teams will work upon like training of man power, settlement of legal issues, and utilisation of vacant spaces, in order to demonstrate the true value of Synergy. I am also pleased to see the focus on clearly defined timelines and performance indicators," Sinha said

“There is no thinking in the government on merging the two. But we are taking steps to ensure that collaboration between MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd) and BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd) strengthens and benefits both the organisations,” Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said on the sidelines of a Department of Telecom (DoT) event here.
The action plan covers MTNL, BSNL, Indian Telephone Industries Ltd (ITI), Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL), Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipments and BharatNet.

“Under the plan, we have identified specific areas where our teams will work on, including manpower, settlement of legal issues and utilisation of vacant space. I am pleased to see the focus on clearly-defined timelines and performance indicators,” Sinha said.

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