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Redmi Note 7 Launched in India; Starts at Rs. 9,999

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi Note 7 in India, at a launch event in New Delhi. The Redmi Note 7 joins the wildly popular budget phone segment that’s dominated by Xiaomi phones, even through rising competition from brands like Asus and Realme. The Redmi Note 7 takes a lot of steps to solidify Xiaomi’s hold on the Indian smartphone market, and improves upon a bunch of important things as far as specs and design are concerned. Redmi Note 7 Specs: In terms of specifications, the Redmi Note 7 comes with the following hardware: Display 6.3-inch FHD+ Processor Snapdragon 660 RAM 3GB/4GB Storage 32GB/64GB Rear Camera 12MP + 2MP Front Camera 13MP Battery 4,000 mAh; Quick Charge 4 Price starts at Rs. 9,999 Redmi Note 7 Pricing and Availability: The Redmi Note 7 will be available in India starting from 6th March, at a price of Rs. 9,999 for the 3GB/32GB variant, and Rs. 11,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant. The phone will...

Redmi Note 7 Pro Launched in India; Starts at Rs. 13,999

Alongside the Redmi Note 7, Xiaomi took the stage today for the global debut of the Redmi Note 7 Pro — which can be looked at as a more powerful version of the Redmi Note 7. The phone enters the budget market segment of the smartphone market in India, and if the Redmi Note 5 Pro (and even the Redmi Note 6 Pro) is anything to go by, this should be wildly popular as well. Redmi Note 7 Pro Specs: In terms of specs, the Redmi Note 7 Pro packs in the following hardware: Display 6.3-inch FHD+ Processor Snapdragon 675 RAM 4GB/6GB LPDDR4X Storage 64GB/128GB Rear Camera 48MP + 5MP Depth Sensor Front Camera 13MP Battery 4,000 mAh; Quick Charge 4 OS MIUI 10 based on Android Pie Price Starts at Rs. 13,999 Redmi Note 7 Pro Pricing and Availability: The Redmi Note 7 Pro is priced starting at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant, and Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant. The phone will be available on Mi.com and Flipkart from 13th March. The phone is avail...

10 Best Galaxy S10e Screen Protectors You Can Buy

The Galaxy S10e is Samsung’s most affordable flagship of the year, starting at $749, and it packs in quite a lot of tech. The phone brings a bezel-less design with a punch-hole camera, a fingerprint scanner on the power button, and a lot more. However, as big and beautiful as that display is, if you’ve just bought yourself a new Galaxy S10e, chances are you’re looking to install a screen protector on it to protect it from the elements. Well, we have done the hard work of picking out good screen protectors for your phone, and here are the 10 best Galaxy S10e screen protectors you can buy: 1. Spigen NeoFlex Screen Protector One of the best screen protectors you can buy for the S10e right now is the Spigen NeoFlex screen protector. It’s made out of TPU and is a thin, flexible film that fits right in on the display of the S10e. Spigen’s screen protectors will offer great clarity, and they don’t get air bubbles trapped between them , so your phone will look just as beautiful with the s...

How to Deactivate Facebook Messenger

There comes a time when you just have to leave Facebook to remain sane and you eventually deactivate Facebook in hope that you would be away from all the inanities of social media. However, Facebook being deceptive as always, doesn’t deactivate Facebook Messenger after deactivating the Facebook account. You have to go one step further and deactivate the Messenger separately. So here we are with a simple guide to deactivate Facebook Messenger completely so that you can finally attain nirvana. Deactivate Facebook Messenger First of all, make sure you have deactivated your Facebook account either from the app or the website. Next, open the Facebook Messenger app and tap on your profile picture on the top-left side. Now scroll down and open Legal and Policies section . Of all the places, Facebook chose to put Deactivation option under Legal and Policies section. Good job with you deceptive tactics, Facebook. Nonetheless moving to the next step. On the bottom, you will see the Deac...

OnePlus Launches ‘5G Apps of Tomorrow’ Fellowship for Developers

At MWC 2019 , OnePlus has announced a new 5G Apps of Tomorrow  program, unveiled by CEO Pete Lau, Qualcomm President, Cristiano R. Amon, and EE CEO, Marc Allera at a panel discussion. The program is built to support developers and app creators who want to to develop the “next great apps for 5G”. The press statement shared by OnePlus says Lau believes 5G smartphones will go through three stages of development: 5G 1.0, 5G 2.0 and 5G 3.0. In the coming three to five years, the world will be enjoying 5G 1.0. “One of the greatest perks in smartphones and related applications for 5G 1.0 will be the massive improvement in data transfer speed, which will create an illusion where cloud data is stored like local data. In the following 5 years, to which we will be referring to as the 5G 2.0 era, smartphones are predicted to be able to achieve more mature AI functions to connect a much wider range of devices,” Lau is quoted as saying about the development of 5G. With the well-establishe...

Spotify Is Now Available in India; Starts at Just Rs 129/Month

[UPDATE] Moments ago, the app went live on the Play Store and the iOS App Store. Here are the links:  Android , iOS Note:  Purchasing Spotify Premium is not yet available in the iOS app for some reason. [Original content follows] We’ve been hearing reports about Spotify’s impending India launch for months now. And now, when news of Spotify taking a highly aggressive stance against Warner Music have cropped up just yesterday, we have got our hands on the India pricing. Yes, this is an exciting moment for melophiles who had been waiting on the India pricing for the biggest music streaming service. We’ve stumbled upon the pricing while trying to create a new Spotify account, where you can now choose your country to be India. The Premium subscription prices for India will then be displayed when you pick the free 30-day trial option. I can’t be more excited to tell you that Spotify Premium in India would supposedly starts at just Rs 129 per month (and only Rs 119/ month f...

10 Best Galaxy S10 Plus Cases You Can Buy

So you’ve just bought yourself a brand new Galaxy S10+, congratulations. However, no matter how careful you are with your brand new smartphone, having some sort of protection is definitely a good idea, especially considering the phone is almost completely glass all around. Well, if you’re looking for great cases for your new phone, we’ve got you covered. Here are the 10 best Galaxy S10 Plus cases you can buy. 1. Samsung LED Back Cover Getting an official case might just be the best bet to ensure the case properly fits your phone and that you have no issues with it. To that end, the Samsung LED Back Cover is probably the best one you can get. The case comes with LED lights on the back that illuminate to notify you about new notifications . Plus, thanks to the built in icon editor, you can customise icons for events and different caller IDs. Other than that, the case has a shell-type design that will protect your phone in case you drop it. Other than the LED Back Cover, there are a...

Nubia Alpha Foldable Smartphone Wearable Launched Starting at €449

We’re just one day into the biggest smartphone extravaganza and foldable displays have been an awe-inspiring attraction at the MWC 2019 show floor. While most phone makers showed off a folding smartphone-tablet device, Nubia decided to launch the Nubia Alpha, its foldable smartphone-watch combo at the conference. We had got our first look at this very unique concept at IFA last year. Price and Availability The base Bluetooth-only variant of the Nubia Alpha has been priced at €449 whereas the eSIM variant will retail at €549. These two watches will be the stainless steel variant, but if you want something shiny and fancy, well, you will have to shell out another €100. The 18K Gold stainless steel variant will run you €649. Nubia Alpha will become  available in Europe and North America in the second half of 2019. Nubia Alpha: Specs The Nubia Alpha is designed to be a smartwatch, packing all of the functionality that one expects to find in a ful...

Spotify Releases Strong Statement After Warner Music Sues to Delay India Launch

After Warner Music Group (WMG) sued it over licensing rights in India, Spotify today said the WMG has revoked a previously agreed publishing licence for reasons wholly unrelated to the company’s upcoming launch in India. Spotify, which was set to launch its services in India within a few weeks, hit a hurdle when the music label WMG filed for an injunction in a Mumbai court earlier during the day — in an attempt to leverage Warner/Chappell Music’s (WCM) local Indian publishing rights. According to a Spotify spokesperson, the WMG instructed the WCM to seek an injunction in an attempt to leverage the WCM’s local Indian publishing rights, to extract concessions in the WMG’s global renewal negotiations for musical recordings. “ All other major labels and publishers have agreed on economics and to license their music, and Spotify has also entered into a licence with the local collecting society, while the WCM remains the lone hold-out needed for a Spotify launch in India ,” the spokesper...

10 Best Galaxy S10 Cases You Can Buy

Samsung has recently launched its brand new Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones, and they are pretty damn good. The Galaxy S10 comes with the brand new punch-hole display, reverse wireless charging, triple rear cameras (including an ultra-wide lens), and is feature packed to boot. So, if you’ve just pre-ordered your Galaxy S10, chances are you’re looking for a case to protect the glass back and the expansive display of your brand new smartphone, and if you’re worried about finding the best one to suit your needs, here are 10 best Galaxy S10 cases that you can buy: 1. Samsung LED Back Cover If you’re looking to completely buy into Samsung’s world with your S10, you might want to consider a Samsung case for your phone as well, and fortunately, Samsung makes a whole bunch of covers for the Galaxy S10. The LED Back cover that we’re featuring here is especially cool, because it does a lot more than just protect your phone. The cover uses LEDs on the back that illuminate when a notification ...