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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android 8.0 Oreo update rolling out to some units

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Samsung is currently beta testing the Oreo build for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ and the stable update is due for later this month, and now when no one was expecting, a Note8 Exynos variant has randomly got the Oreo update according to a Samsung retail store employee. It is very unusual since the company never expanded the Oreo build to Note8. The Reddit user claims that it is the device customers can 'touch and experience' indicating that it is a display piece at a Samsung store. The screenshots posted by him shows the build number as N950FXXU2CRA1.DM with Galaxy Experience 9.0. Since it is not a beta firmware, it must be an internal test build of Oreo for the Galaxy Note 8. The update also brings January 2018 security patch and other Oreo OS based improvements and features. It doesn't look like it is a soak test either, as it is not Samsung's style to release major firmware updates to a few people ahead of a public release just for testing. The Reddit user further mentioned that he would be able to provide further information on the update only tomorrow when he goes back to work. Either way, it is good news for the ...

Micromax Bharat 5 Plus with 5.2-inch display, 5000mAh battery launching soon

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Micromax has started teasing the Bharat 5 Plus, the company's upcoming smartphone on its social channels and has also listed the phone on its site. It packs a 5.2-inch HD screen, is powered by quad-core MediaTek processor and packs a 5000mAh battery with up to 21 days standby and also allows the phone to charge other devices using OTG cable. [HTML1] It has a 5-megapixel front camera and comes with 4G VoLTE support. All these specifications are similar to the Bharat 5 that was launched last month, but this comes has 2GB of RAM and comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera. Micromax Bharat 5 Plus specifications 5.2-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD Android 7.1 (Nougat) Dual SIM 8MP rear camera with LED Flash 5MP front-facing camera with 83.3-degree wide-angle lens 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS 5000mAh battery The Micromax Bharat 5 Plus comes in Black color. It is expected to launch in coming days, so we should know the price soon.

Meizu M6s with full-screen display surfaces on certification site ahead of January 17 announcement

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This week Meizu confirmed that it will introduce the M6s smartphone on January 17th, which will be called Meizu S6 in China. Today images of the smartphone has been revealed by TENAA that shows the phone's 18:9 aspect ratio screen with minimal bezels. It also shows side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the right side, just below the power button. It also reveals unibody metal design with antenna lines running on the top and the bottom parts of the back. On the back is mblu branding along with the Meizu branding. The phone is said to be powered by upcoming Hexa-Core Samsung Exynos 7872 SoC with Mali-G71 GPU. Meizu M6s rumored specifications 5.7-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display Hexa-Core Samsung Exynos 7872 14nm processor with Mali-G71 GPU 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, 3GB RAM with 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD Android 7.0 (Nougat) with FlyMe OS 6.0 Dual SIM Fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 152 × 72.54 × 8mm 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS 2930mAh battery The Meizu M6s is expected to come in a range of colors. We should know more details when the phone gets certified and will know the price when it goes official ...

Honor Band A2 with OLED display, continuous heart rate tracking launched in India for Rs. 2499

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Huawei’s Honor brand  launched Honor Band A2 in India. It was introduced in China back in May last year, has a 0.96-inch OLED touch display and heart rate sensor with continuous heart rate tracking during fitness activities. In addition to fitness, it also has sleep tracking that offers suggestions based on the sleep data to help improve their sleep quality. It also notifies the users of incoming calls and messages when connected to to your phone over Bluetooth. It has sweat and water-resistance and promises with up to 9 days of battery life. Honor Band A2 specifications 0.96-inch OLED touch display Bluetooth 4.2, Compatible with Android 4.4 and iOS 8.0 or above Pedometer, Sleep tracker, Exercise tracker, Sedentary reminder Call and Message notification, Incoming call mute function Water and dust resistant (IP67) 95mAh battery with up to 9 days of battery life and 18 days standby The Honor Band A2 comes in Black color, is priced at Rs. 2499 and will be available exclusively from Amazon.in starting from January 8th. Commenting on the launch, P Sanjeev, Vice President, Sales, Huawei Consumer Business Group, said: The Honor Band A2 is the best in category wearable gadget with smart health and notification features. It is more than just a simple fitness band that not only helps you live a healthy lifestyle but also stay updated ...

Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018) with 360-degree rotating touchscreen display announced

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Samsung Electronics today announced the Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018). It comes with a 360-degree rotating touchscreen display and powered by the 8th-gen Intel Core i5 processor with 8GB of memory. It packs versatile design with 18.5mm thickness and 1.53kg in weight. The Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018) sports a 13.3-inches Full HD PLS touchscreen display and can be used as a tablet or as a traditional PC in landscape mode. It has 256GB  SSD drive. The Notebook runs on Windows 10 with support for fingerprint login through Windows Hello. It also comes with Active Pen support, but it needs to be purchased separately. With the Active Pen its easy for quick note-taking. The Notebook also has built-in support for Studio Plus for users who wish create personalized movies featuring their favorite photos and videos. The keyboard is back-lit with a Keystroke distance of 1.5mm. Ports include USB-C, USB 3.0 x1, USB 2.0x 1, HDMI, and HP/Mic. It also has a VGA camera for video chats. The Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018) will be available in select countries starting from the U.S. in the first quarter of 2018. Pricing is yet to be revealed. YoungGyoo Choi, Senior Vice President of the PC Business Team, Mobile Communications Business Samsung Electronics said: Our customers wanted ...

Intel hit with class-action lawsuits over Meltdown and Spectre Security Vulnerabilities

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On one hand, Intel is having a hard time fixing the Meltdown and Spectre Security Vulnerabilities that affected processors from the past 10-15 years, the company is now hit with three separate class-action lawsuits by plaintiffs in California, Oregon, and Indiana who are seeking compensation. These security vulnerabilities could allow hackers to steal sensitive data and the fix as reported earlier might lead to a performance drop. However, Intel then quickly responded saying that any drop in performance is negligible and Google-backed by saying the fix implemented on its affected servers has seen a negligible impact on performance. However, the plaintiffs who filed the legal lawsuit didn't satisfy with Intel explanation. The first class action complaint was filed January 3rd in United States District Court for the Northern District of California and the other two lawsuits according to Gizmodo, were filed today; one in the District of Oregon and another in the Southern District of Indiana. All the three lawsuits cite the Intel's failure to timely public disclosure and the supposed slowdown of purchased processors. Though Intel claims that the performance drop is negligible and says that the performance penalty is not as significant as the reports suggest. It should be noted that Intel is not the only chipset maker that is affected, CPUs made ...

LG HU80KA 4K UHD projector offers 150-inch projection, has HDR 10 support

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LG today announced that it will be introducing its first-ever 4K UHD projector in the HU80K series at the CES 2018 event that is scheduled to kick-start in a couple of days. It can create a 150-inch screen at 2,500 lumens making it the brightest LG's projector till date.  LG claims that the HU80KA Projector is half the size of competing 4K projectors in the market. It also supports HDR (HDR 10) content and works regardless of its placement in the room promising great cinematic experience. The 4K HU80KA Projector's portable size and unique upright design is made possible by its mirrorless I-shaped engine which allows the projector to show perfect images even if its placed on the floor, mounted on the wall or hanging from the ceiling. The projector comes with webOS 3.5 smart TV interface allowing you to access most popular online streaming services offering 4K content. Connectivity ports include USB, Ethernet, and HDMI, as well as Bluetooth for external devices such as a keyboard and mouse. It also comes with two 7-watt speakers. The company didn't disclose availability and pricing details yet but will have the entire Projector line-up at the CES 2018 show. LG will also showcase its portable MiniBeam Projector PF50K featuring webOS 3.5 and Full HD resolution. Commenting ...

Amazon Alexa voice assistant coming to Bluetooth headphones, smartwatches soon

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Amazon today announced 'Alexa Mobile Accessory Kit' with an aim to bring Alexa voice assistant to portable, on-the-go devices such as hearables, headphones, smart watches, fitness devices, and more. The kit has enough support for OEMs to add Alexa to their devices with minimum investment in hardware or integration efforts. The Alexa Mobile Accessory Kit allows OEMs to quickly integrate AVS (Alexa Voice Assistant) without the need for bulk coding. Bluetooth headphones built with this new Alexa kit can connect directly to the Alexa Voice Service (AVS) via the Amazon Alexa App available both for Android and iOS. Once they are paired with the Alexa app on the phone, users can take advantage of the Alexa Voice Service. The new Alexa Mobile Accessory Kit is an alternative to the AVS Device SDK that Amazon released last year which requires the accessories to run the Alexa Voice Service natively. OEMs such as Bose, Jabra, iHome, Beyerdynamic, Bowers and Wilkins, and AVS Solution Providers Linkplay, SUGR, and Libre Wireless have confirmed to bring Alexa enabled Bluetooth products this year. OEMs who wish to include Alexa support can now sign up for the Alexa Mobile Accessory Kit here to get notified when it is available. Source

Moto G4 Play finally gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat update

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When all the phones are getting Android 8.0 (Oreo), Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) update for the Moto G4 Play smartphone staring from Brazil. It  was launched back in 2016 running Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), but it did not get the Android 7.0 update and is directly being updated to 7.1.1, months after the soak test. Other Moto G4 series phones are still running on Android 7.0. The Android 7.1 update brings new emoji that reflect the pivotal roles women play in the world, app shortcuts that can be launched directly from home screen in apps like Twitter, Google Messenger, Google Maps by simply long pressing the app icon. It also brings several bug fixes and improvements. The company confirmed Nougat update for the phone back in October 2016, which will be the last update for it since only the Moto G4 Plus and the G5 series of phones are eligible for the Oreo update. The Android 7.1.1 Nougat OTA update has the Build number NPI26.48-36, is 644MB in size and includes Android security patch for November, 2017. It should roll out globally soon. If you are on Android Marshmallow with September security patch, you can grab the OTA zip file from here and flash ...

Nokia 6 Android 8.0 Oreo beta update starts rolling out in India

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HMD global has started rolling out Oreo beta update for the Nokia 6 last month, but it was not available in India at that time. Today it has started rolling out the update for the Indian users of the phone, as it had promised after a couple of improvements. The company’s Chief product officer; Juho Sarvikas has announced the same on Twitter. [HTML1] [HTML2] Android 8.0 Oreo brings range of features including Background limits, Picture-in-Picture (PIP), notification channels, Wide-gamut color for apps, Adaptive icons, Companion device pairing, Keyboard navigation, AAudio API for Pro Audio and more. The update will be available via Nokia phones beta labs and the beta testers will be the first ones to test the Android 8.0 followed by wide-roll out post the best testing phase. The update is 1799.3MB in size, slightly bigger than the earlier beta update that was released for other countries even though it has the same version number 5.140. It also includes Android security update for December 2017. To join the Nokia phones beta labs, you need to have a working Nokia 6 phone and need to create an account and validate your device by entering the IMEI number. Once you are with the whole process, you will be ...

Amazon Kindle Oasis (2017) Review

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Amazon launched the Kindle Oasis 2 back in October last year. This is the successor of the first Oasis that was launched in early 2016. The latest top-end Kindle is waterproof, doesn't come with a battery case like the first and has a large 7-inch screen for the first time. Does it live up to the expectations? Let us dive into the review to find out. Box Contents Kindle Oasis (2017) USB cable Quick Start Guide Hardware and Design The second-generation Kindle Oasis has a familiar design with hand grip as the first one that has hardware page-turn buttons, which are now slightly smaller. This has a large 7-inch screen that is the main difference you notice. Bezels around the screen are smaller than the predecessor, but you have a lot of space near the hardware buttons that lets you hold the Kindle comfortably. By default, the top page-turn button lets you turn a page forward and the bottom button for backward, which you can reverse from the reading options in the settings. I use bottom button for forward, which is more comfortable when holding the Kindle with a single hand. I prefer PagePress buttons on the Voyage that gives you haptic feedback when pressed. It ...

Honor View 10 goes on sale in India from January 8, launch offers include Instant discount, no cost EMI and more

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Huawei’s Honor brand launched the Honor View 10 smartphone in India earlier this week, which goes on sale exclusively on Amazon.in from midnight of January 8th. Now the company has announced several launch offers that includes cashback and no cost EMI offers. Honor View 10 launch offers Rs. 1500 Instant discount on ICICI Bank Credit Cards from January 8th till 10th No Cost EMI payment option on transactions made using credit card 15GB 3G/4G data per recharge for 6 recharges (on 349 prepaid recharge) / 15GB 3G/4G data for 6 months on postpaid plan of Infinity 499 and above To remind you, the phone has a 5.99-inch 18:9 FullView display with ultra narrow bezels, Octa-Core HiSilicon Kirin 970 10nm SoC with i7 co-processor, dedicated neural network processing unit, 6GB RAM and Android 8.0 (Oreo) with Emotion UI 8.0. It comes with 16-megapixel RGB sensor along with 20-megapixel monochrome sensor with Artificial intelligence engine that offers Real-Time Scene to recognize 13 different types of scenes and objects to automatically adjusts your camera settings to help you shoot in any environment. It also comes with A.I motion detection and smart camera features and comes with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with A.I selfie portraits and face unlock. It packs a 3750mAh battery with Super Charge fast charging technology. https://youtu.be/_q5-XcDexMU Commenting on the launch offers, P Sanjeev, Vice-President Sales, Huawei India-Consumer Business Group, said: We are ...

Acer introduces new Chromebook 11 with USB Type-C charging, 10 hours of battery life

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Acer at the CES 2018 introduced its new Chromebook 11 (CB311-8HT / CB311-8H) with a 11.6-inch touch or non-touch display options, powered by Intel Celeron processors, runs on Chrome OS with Google Play for Android apps and promises up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge. Acer Chromebook 11 (CB311-8HT / CB311-8H) specifications  11.6-inch (1366x768) IPS touch screen (CB311-8HT) / non-touch (CB311-8H) display Intel Celeron N3350 dual-core or Celeron N3450 quad-core processor 4GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB (eMMC) storage, microSD slot HDR camera Dual stereo speakers, integrated microphone 18.15mm thin and weighs 1.1kg WiFi 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2, 2 x  USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 1 ports for data transfer, charging and display output, 2 x USB 3.0 Type-A ports Battery life of up to 10 hours. The new Acer Chromebook 11  (CB311-8HT/ CB311-8H) comes in new Blue colors, starts at $249 (Rs. 15,760 approx.) and will be available in North America in April. It will roll out in EMEA region in March starting at €249. Specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region.

Intel announces 8th Gen Intel Core processors with Radeon RX Vega M Graphics

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Intel today at the CES 2018 has introduced 8th Gen Core processors with Radeon RX Vega M Graphics crafted for gamers. It brings together the Intel quad-core CPU, Radeon RX Vega M graphics and 4GB of dedicated HBM2 using Intel’s Embedded Multi-Die Interconnect Bridge (EMIB) technology. The new 8th Gen Intel Core processor will come in two configurations; 8th Gen Intel Core processor with Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics (65W total package power) and 8th Gen Intel Core processor with Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics (100W total package power). The new 8th gen Core processors with Radeon RX Vega M graphics delivers up to three times better frames per second on thinner, lighter and smaller devices compared with similar systems from three years ago and up to 40 percent compared with current discrete graphics. https://youtu.be/gaHs_guCp2o It also brings the support for VR for gamers. The 8th gen Core processors are also capable of creating 3D images from scratch, editing videos and the company claims that Adobe Premiere Pro is 42% faster than the  3-year-old PC with discrete graphics. They are capable of handling Windows Mixed Reality headsets, Oculus, VR games, as well as brings Artesyn and Gamestream gaming cloud solution in addition to Intel NUC and new Dell and HP ...

HP Chromebook 14 G5, Chromebook 11 G6 and Chromebox G2 announced

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HP at the CES 2018 show has introduced 14 G5 and 11 G6 Chromebook Education edition and Chromebox G2 desktop a successor to the 2014 HP Chromebox. The Chromebooks are upgraded to the 7th Generations Intel Celeron N series N3350 or N3450. The HP 14 G5 Chromebook is powered by the Intel Celeron N3450 or N3350 with up to 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16 to 64GB storage. It sports a 14-inches HD ( 1366x768) or Full HD (1920x1080) IPS display with optional touchscreen functionality. Connectivity ports include 2 USB 3.1 Type-C, 2 USB 3.0, microSD slot, headphone/microphone combo jack and also has a 720p webcam. The keyboard is spill-resistant. It measures 33.7 x 22.6 x 1.83 cm. On the other hand, the 11 G6 EE sports a compact 11.6-inch (1366x768 resolution) IPS display with optional touchscreen support. This too is powered by the Intel Celeron N series N3350 or N3450 with up to 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16 to 64GB storage. Connectivity ports include 2 USB 3.1 Type-C, 2 USB 3.0, microSD slot, headphone/microphone combo jack and also has a 720p webcam. Like the HP 14 G5, this too packs spill-resistant keyboard. The HP 11 G6 is built using an industrial co-molded rubber with reinforced corners, and the company claims that it can handle bumps and drops ...

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra with 6-inch 1080p display, dual front cameras, Android 8.0 announced

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Sony just announced Xperia XA2 Ultra, successor of last year's Xperia XA Ultra at the CES 2018. It has the same 6-inch 1080p screen with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, but this is powered by Snapdragon 630 instead of MediaTek Helio P10 SoC in the predecessor. It runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) out of the box. The main highlight is its Dual Selfie cameras with flash. It has a 16-megapixel primary front camera with OIS along with an 8-megapixel secondary camera with 120° wide-angle camera. It has a 23-megapixel rear camera with 1/2.3" Exmor RS sensor, Hybrid Autofocus and LED flash. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back, comes in single and dual SIM versions and packs a 3580mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 and Qnovo Adaptive Charging. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra specifications 6-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) display with Image Enhance Technology, Corning Gorilla Glass protection 2.2 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 630 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 508 GPU 4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB via microSD card Android 8.0 (Oreo) Dual SIM (Optional) 23MP camera with 1/2.3" Exmos RS sensor, Hybrid Auto-Focus, 84° wide-angle f/2.0 lens 16MP front-facing camera with flash, 1/2.6" ExmorRS sensor, OIS, 88-degree wide-angle f/2.0 lens, secondary 8MP  camera with 120° super wide-angle f/2.4 lens, 1/4" Exmor ...

HP introduces new Spectre x360 15 convertible, new ENVY x2, Z 3D Camera and Pavilion Wave PC with Amazon Alexa

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HP at the CES 2018 show today has introduced a wide range of products including the Spectre x360 15, ENVY x2, Z 3D Camera, Pavilion Wave, OMEN Game Stream, OMEN X 65 Big Format Gaming Display with NVIDIA G-SYNC. HP claims that the Spectre x360 15 is the world's most powerful convertible PC and the HP ENVY x2 is aimed at offering long battery life. The HP Spectre x360 15 just as its name suggests, sports a 15.inch 4K UHD diagonal touch display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. It will be available in two variants; one with 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8705G processor with Radeon RX Vega M graphics offering up to 12 hours of battery life with Fast Charge Technology. The other variant with Quad core 8th Gen Intel Core processors with NVIDIA GeForce MX 150 graphics with up to 13.5 hours of battery life with Fast Charge Technology. It weights 2.10kgs and the speakers are now placed above the keyboard. The laptop comes with IR camera and a fingerprint reader with support for Windows Hello. The ENVY x2 is an Always-Connected PC powered by the 7th gen Intel Core Y-Series processors with up to 8GBLPDDR3 memory and256 GB ...

Sony Xperia XA2 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 630, Android 8.0 announced

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Sony just announced Xperia XA2, successor of last year’s Xperia XA at the CES 2018. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p screen with Corning Gorilla Glass protection and is powered by Snapdragon 630 instead of 5-inch HD screen and MediaTek Helio P10 SoC in the predecessor. It runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) out of the box. It comes with a 23-megapixel rear camera with 1/2.3″ Exmor RS sensor, Hybrid Autofocus and LED flash and an 8-megapixel front camera with 120-degree wide-angle lens. It has a fingerprint sensor on the back, comes in single and dual SIM versions and packs a 3300 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 and Qnovo Adaptive Charging. Sony Xperia XA2 specifications 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with Image Enhance Technology, Corning Gorilla Glass protection 2.2 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 630 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 508 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GBGB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB via microSD card Android 8.0 (Oreo) Dual SIM (Optional) 23MP rear camera with 1/2.3″ Exmos RS sensor, Hybrid Auto-Focus, 84° wide-angle f/2.0 lens 8MP front camera with 120° super wide-angle f/2.4 lens, 1/4" Exmor R sensor Dimensions: 142 x 70 x 9.7 mm; Weight: 171g Fingerprint sensor 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5 ...

Sony Xperia L2 with 5.5-inch display, 3GB RAM, fingerprint sensor announced

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Sony at the CES 2018 introduced  Xperia L2, a new budget smartphone and the successor of the Xperia L that was introduced back in 2013. It has a 5.5-inch display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, is powered by quad-core MediaTek SoC and runs on Android 7.1.1 (Nougat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an 8-megapixel front camera with 120-degree super wide-angle lens. It comes in single and dual SIM variants, features a fingerprint sensor on the back and packs a 3300mAh battery with Qnovo Adaptive Charging tech. Sony Xperia L2 specifications 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 Pixels) HD display with Image Enhance Technology, Corning Gorilla Glass protection 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737T processor with with Mali-T720 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) Dual SIM (Optional) 13MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash, 1/3.06" sensor, f/2.0 aperture lens 8MP front-facing camera with 120° wide-angle f/2.4 aperture lens, 1/4" image sensor Fingerprint sensor 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio Dimensions: 150 x 78 x 9.8mm; Weight: 178g 4G VoLTE , Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C 3300 mAh battery with Qnovo Adaptive Charging The Sony Xperia L2 comes in Black, Gold and Pink colors and will roll out from late January 2018. No word ...

Acer to bring Amazon Alexa voice assistant to notebooks and desktops starting Q1 2018

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Acer today announced that it would roll out Amazon Alexa voice assistant to select PCs starting from Q1 2018. The list of PCs includes Aspire, Spin, Switch and Swift notebooks, as well as Aspire all-in-one PCs. Alexa voice assistant will be initially available in the US via an update through Acer Care Center, and wider support is expected to be rolled out mid-2018. Acer will be utilizing the Intel Smart Sound Technology which is an integrated audio DSP (Digital Signal Processor) built to handle audio, voice, and speech interactions. The company mentioned that the latest notebooks and desktops would support Amazon Alexa and respond to voice commands quickly while offering high fidelity audio without impacting system performance. Alexa on Acer will be able to check calendars, create lists, answer questions, play favorite music, podcasts or audiobooks; and manage smart home devices by controlling lights, thermostats, and home appliances through voice commands to Alexa. Alexa voice assistant uses the voice and four digital microphones that support far-field voice recognition from up to nine feet (2.74 m) away, while others with dual microphones will be able to activate Alexa within three feet (0.91 m). Acer has announced Alexa support for the new V6820M/i 4K UHD projector. The Acer V6820M/i wireless projector ...
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