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Sony launches the all-new A8H Ultra-HD HDR OLED TV at Rs 2,79,990.

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When it comes to audio and picture quality, there is no doubt that Sony has maintained an industry standard to follow in the category of TV. Recently, the brand launched its all-new Sony A8H Ultra-HD HDR OLED TV  at a price tag of Rs 2,79,990 for the 65-inch version. The new OLED TV is a part of its premium offering in the Smart TV market. The TV has Ultra-HD (3840×2160-pixel) OLED display, with support for HDR up to the Dolby Vision format. It is currently launched for sale through Sony offline retail stores, major electronics stores, Sony’s online portal shopatsc.com, and Amazon. 

Currently, the user can only buy the 65-inch variant for the TV, with a 55-inch variant also coming very soon in the market. The TV goes directly in competition with brands like Samsung and LG which has released its own smart TV in a similar category at the range of Rs 3,00,000. The TV produces sound output using Sony’s Acoustic Surface Audio technology. When it comes to speaker placement, the screen itself will act as a speaker and will have four speakers attached to it with a total output of 30W. 

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The TV runs on the Android operating system and has 16GB of internal memory for apps and data. It also has built-in Chromecast, Google Assistant, and Google Play Store for apps, Apple AirPlay 2. The TV also uses Sony’s X1 Ultimate picture processor, along with the company’s Triluminos picture enhancement technology. It has a maximum refresh rate at Full HD resolution and 60Hz at 4K.

iPhone 13 will come with major camera improvements on the wide-angle lens.

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Although it has been less than a month since the iPhone 12 series has been launched, iPhone 13 news and details have already started coming out. One of the biggest improvements in the iPhone has been the camera, something that has been improving year after year. This year it was the LiDAR scanner that made the iPhone 12 series camera setup totally different and unique from any other smartphones in the category. Now, details have been leaked about further improvements to the wide-angle lens of the iPhone. 

As per Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the ultra-wide lens in the iPhone will have a significant upgrade in the iPhone 13 series. As per the details, the iPhone 13 series will also have four variants as the iPhone 12 series and it is most likely that it will get an ultra-wide lens with f/1.8 aperture, 6P lens, and Auto Focus feature. Currently, the iPhone 12 has a 12MP ultra-wide with f/2.4 aperture and fixed focus with a 5p lens. Some more improvements in the iPhone 13 camera could be the Deep Fusion, Night Mode, and Lens Correction. 

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Also rumored that Taiwan’s Largan Precision Co Ltd. is likely to get about 70% of orders for the upgraded 6P ultra-wide lens on the iPhone 13 series. Apart from the camera, it is expected that the phone will also receive a major improvement in the screen as it could have a 120Hz refresh rate and will most probably have the LTPO(Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide) display which has been designed by Apple themselves. 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 released in 2015, is getting the October OTA update.

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When it comes to security updates, Samsung has been popular among the users for providing timely updates for all their devices. Normally android security patches are released once per month, although OEMs are sometimes slow to update some devices based on this schedule, especially as they get older.

Normally devices that are more than two to three years old are discontinued from the update list, but this time a five-year-old model from Samsung, which is the Galaxy Tab S2 has joined the list of the device which will be getting the October 2020 update. This might seem like a surprise to the owners of the tablet, but the update will only be applicable to Galaxy Tab S2 devices which were sold by Verizon.

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This OTA update is known as system 10 firmware and extends to a new patch level and not a full OS update for the tablet. It is currently working on Android Nougat 7.0 and is more resistant to hacks. It would be the first time that a device this old is receiving security updates, however, this is only a way of securing the device more than before and will not increase the performance of any kind of features for the user. The device will still continue to perform as it is and the update will create not change in it.

Two new Redmi 9 Note phones to launch soon.

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A few days back, leaks and details started coming in that Redmi 9 series might see two or three new variants in the same series being released in the month of December. Now, as per the details given by the Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station, there are currently two new phones in the pipeline, which are the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G Standard Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G High Edition. While the Standard edition is said to be a budget category phone, the High Edition will have a 5G enabled powerful chipset along with fast charging and a better camera. 

The Standard version is expected to have a 6.53 inch LCD display with 1080p resolution and a punch-hole camera in the front which will have a 13MP camera sensor. The rear will house a triple camera setup where the primary sensor is expected to be the 48MP sensor. The other details on the leaked specs sheet also claim that the phone will have a 5,000mAh battery capacity along with the support for 22.5W fast charging. 

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When it comes to the High Edition phone, it will have a 6.67-inch panel with 1080P resolution and will have a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The front will have a 16MP camera for selfies. When it comes to the rear camera, it will house the master 108MP camera with Samsung’s HM2 sensor. It is expected that this variant will be powered by Snapdragon 750G that allows 33W fast charging for the 4,820 mAh battery. 

Samsung to expand the M series smartphone range with Galaxy M62 next year.

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M series has been one of the most popular series in the smartphone range for Samsung and continues to be the same as it provides powerful smartphone specs at a very affordable price range. When it comes to the M series, the company has been trying to expand it in the global market this year. As per the leaked details, Samsung is planning to do the same in the year 2021. Next year, Samsung is planning to launch a new smartphone in the M series, named the Galaxy M62 moniker.

It is expected to be the most powerful Galaxy M series smartphone yet. As per the details, the model number of the expected phone is SM-M625F. Although there is no confirmed information about the hardware specs of the phone, the sources claim that the new phone will provide users with the 256GB variant option. Also, the phone could have a similar battery configuration to the M51, which had a battery capacity of 7,000 mAh. 

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The phone is expected to keep the prices for the new smartphones lower as the same has also happened with their Galaxy S20 range devices. With new standards being set up for the new M62, it is expected that the phone will be filling up for all the limitations in the earlier smartphones of the M series. In the meanwhile, as the phone is expected to launch in the year 2021, we will be seeing a lot of new leaks and detailed information about the phone hardware and software.

Xiaomi launches the Mi Smart Upgrade scheme with great buyback and exchange offers.

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When it comes to smartphone offers, exchange and buyback are some of the most popular and something that can provide the users with more value for their device. This time Xiaomi has announced their new scheme for offline customers who prefer buying their smartphones from the Mi Stores and Mi Partners across the country. As per the new scheme, users can get up to 70% exchange value on their old Mi or Redmi Phones when upgrading to a new Xiaomi device. 

The offer can be availed at Mi Home, Mi Studios or a Mi preferred partner across the country, which will help the users to get their hands on the latest smartphone in the market. The offer would include phones like the Redmi 9 Prime to the flagship phones from the Mi 10 series. However, the scheme is not yet available for POCO smartphone owners. A similar kind of scheme was also launched by Flipkart and Samsung a while back during the festive sale to encourage the customers to upgrade to a new smartphone. 

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One simply has to return or exchange the old Xiaomi or Redmi phone which will be dependent on the fact of how old the phone is and what is the condition. To get the offer, you will have to enroll in the plan which can cost from Rs 399 to Rs 1999 depending on the smart you buy. If the users exchange their device within 3 months of purchase, they will be given 70% assured value as exchange. For devices between 7-9 months of age, one can get 50% to 60%. Lastly for phones between 12-15 months old, can get a 40% buyback value. It seems like Xiaomi is looking to channel more sales through offline stores this festive season.

The new iOS 14.2 feature allows blind or low vision people to detect people around them.

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When it comes to Apple, they do try to provide iPhone users with features that are unique and are built to make their life easier. One such example is the LiDAR sensor which not only helps to take much better photos in the dark but also helps professionals in designing. Now Apple is adding another set of features to the iPhone in its iOS version 14.2, where it will help people with blind or low vision. The phone will have the ability to see people who are coming closer. 

The feature has already gone live for many iPhone and iPad users on Thursday and will be rolled out to other countries as well. The LiDAR sensor is what plays an important role in this. It detects how close other people are to the user, a feature Apple has named “People Detection“”. Since LiDAR uses a Depth sensor that helps in augmented reality apps, it also serves as an eye of self-driving cars. Apple is now trying to use the same technology to help people with vision problems navigate properly.

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In case a person is walking on the sidewalk, the feature can let them know whether someone is coming close to them to avoid a collision, or simply alert the person to move ahead in the queue. The feature will work up to 15 feet away and anyone in the iPhone 12 Pro’s wide-angle camera view can be detected by the feature. It will tell the user the distance between the iPhone user and the person closest to them. 

Google is changing the logo for Google Pay.

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Google has been changing the UI experience for all its services in the last few months to give it a more refreshed and better look. In the same trend, the company has changed the logo for all its services, with the introduction of its standard colors that are used in the Google logo on the search engine. Now the company is all set to change the logo for their payment app Google Pay and it has been noticed in the new beta version. The new logo will be rolled out in the Indian market for Google Pay in the beta version. 

The app known as Tez before will have a different type of logo where the letter n and u are interlocking and are three dimensional. The details were given by 9to5Google.com, who cited an Indian user who found the new logo in the beta version and splash screen. The logo has been colored with the famous Google’s quad colors, red, blue, green, and yellow. The logo brings in a minimalistic aesthetic but does not specify in any way that it belongs to a payment app. 

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Although this is only in the beta stage and could change in the final version. However, it does seem like it could probably be the final one and will be changed for users soon enough. In a similar event, Google has also changed the logo for Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Meet, Sheets, and a lot more in the last few months, which is a bigger part of the Google Workspace.

Xiaomi launches Mi Notebook 14 e-Learning Edition with 10th gen Core i3, focused on professionals and students.

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Xiaomi has not only been a pioneer in the smartphone category, but also the laptop category, especially after it released its Horizon edition notebook, which had power-packed performance and features. Now, Xiaomi has again refreshed their laptop lineup in India, and this time, they have brought another affordable and great laptop specially focused on students. The new laptop is Mi Notebook 14 e-Learning Edition. The laptop has been aimed at young professionals and students and is powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 processor. Previously the company had launched the Mi Notebook 14 Horizon edition and Mi Notebook 14 with 10th gen Core i5  and Core i7 processors. 

Now with the new laptop, the company has a laptop in the Indian market with Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i7 processors. The laptop has been priced at Rs 44,999, however, the introductory price for the laptop has been kept at Rs 34,999 and seems to be a great steal as per the package. The laptop comes in silver finish and is available at Mi Store, Amazon, and partner offline retailer, starting today. The notebook comes with a 14-inch full-HD (1,920×1,080 pixels) display with an 81.2 percent screen-to-body ratio and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The front screen also gets an anti-glare coating to avoid reflection and eye strain. 

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The notebook also has a Core i3-10110U processor paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. When it comes to graphics, it is handled by Intel HD Graphics 620. The laptop has two USB Type-A 3.1 ports, a single USB 2.0 port, and 3.5mm audio jack, and also a 720p webcam for video calling. The laptop also supports dual-band Wi-Fi, HDMI port, and Bluetooth v5.0. The notebook also has a 46Wh battery and lasts up to 10 hours on a single charge. It is accompanied by 65W fast charging and the battery can be charged to 50 percent in 35 minutes.

Motorola launches Moto 5G with 5,000mAh battery and Snapdragon 750G SoC.

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Motorola has recently launched two new handsets that were expected to release in this month, courtesy of the leaks that came out a couple of days back. The company has now launched the all-new Moto G 5G and Moto G9 Power in Europe. The Moto G 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC, which will add on the 5G connectivity support to the phone. The smartphone will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery along with fast charging support of 20W. 

It will have a triple camera setup on the rear which will have the 48MP primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 118-degree field of view, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture. When it comes to selfies, the phone has a 16MP selfie camera. The company claims that the phone can last up to two days on a single charge, thanks to the big battery and software optimization. 

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The phone will have all the connectivity options like 5G, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, USB Type-C port, GPS, and more. The phone is also IP52 certified for dust protection and will cost EUR 299.99 for the 4GB/64GB model. The 6.7-inch full HD+ display is great and provides bright and vivid colors. Now Moto G 5G was one of the expected phones by the users from Motorola. The phone is said to have a great overall balance of performance and battery life and is surely one of the best efforts from Motorola to expand its market share.

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