Qualcomm today announced the new Artificial Intelligence engine consisting of several hardware and software components to accelerate on-device AI-enabled user experiences. The new AI engine will be supported on Snapdragon 845, 835, 820 and 660 mobile platforms, and the latest Snapdragon 845 with on-device AI processing.
Qualcomm details the key benefits of on-device AI include real-time responsiveness, improved privacy, and enhanced reliability. The AI engine gets its support from Snapdragon core hardware architectures like the Qualcomm Hexagon Vector Processor, Adreno GPU and Kryo CPU that are designed to run AI applications quickly and efficiently on-device. This approach gives developers and OEMs the ability to optimize AI user experiences on smartphones and other edge devices.
Key features of the Qualcomm AI Engine include Snapdragon neural processing engine which is designed to make it easy for developers to choose the optimal Snapdragon core for the desired user experience including the Hexagon Vector Processor, Adreno GPU, and Kryo CPU and perfect their AI user experiences on the device. It also supports Tensorflow, Caffe and Caffe2 frameworks, in addition to the Open Neural Network Exchange.
It also offers support for the Android Neural Networks API which was first made available with Android Oreo giving developers access to Snapdragon platforms directly through ...
Qualcomm today announced the new Artificial Intelligence engine consisting of several hardware and software components to accelerate on-device AI-enabled user experiences. The new AI engine will be supported on Snapdragon 845, 835, 820 and 660 mobile platforms, and the latest Snapdragon 845 with on-device AI processing.
Qualcomm details the key benefits of on-device AI include real-time responsiveness, improved privacy, and enhanced reliability. The AI engine gets its support from Snapdragon core hardware architectures like the Qualcomm Hexagon Vector Processor, Adreno GPU and Kryo CPU that are designed to run AI applications quickly and efficiently on-device. This approach gives developers and OEMs the ability to optimize AI user experiences on smartphones and other edge devices.
Key features of the Qualcomm AI Engine include Snapdragon neural processing engine which is designed to make it easy for developers to choose the optimal Snapdragon core for the desired user experience including the Hexagon Vector Processor, Adreno GPU, and Kryo CPU and perfect their AI user experiences on the device. It also supports Tensorflow, Caffe and Caffe2 frameworks, in addition to the Open Neural Network Exchange.
It also offers support for the Android Neural Networks API which was first made available with Android Oreo giving developers access to Snapdragon platforms directly through ...
Motorola has conducted an independent research through research company Ipsos to understand the impact of smartphones on our relationships with ourselves, other people, and the physical and social environment. The study showed that smartphone users are putting their phones before the people they care about, and the younger generations who have grown up in a digital world are alarmingly addicted.
Furthermore, the study highlights the phone importance where One-third or 33% of users prioritize their smartphone over engaging with people they care about and want to spend time with them. This is seen as a major concern among younger generations, with over half of Gen Z describing their phone as a best friend.
People want help with phone-life balance. In fact, 61 percent of participants agree that they want to get the most out of their phone when they are on it, and the most out of life when they are not. While 60% people say it’s important to have a life separate from their phones. The study pinpointed three major smartphone behaviors that impacted the human relationships including the constant checking of phones more often than they would need. More than 44% agree they feel compelled to constantly check their smartphone.
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Last year's flagship Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones were launched in India in April last year exclusively on Flipkart, but the online retailer teased the phones only after the announcement. Now Flipkart has started teasing the upcoming Galaxy S9 series of smartphones even before the official announcement at the MWC 2018 on February 25th in Barcelona.
Flipkart has a separate 9OnFlipkart Store that hints that the phone will likely arrive in India soon after the announcement. It is also expected to go on pre-order exclusively on Flipkart on launch day, which is expected to be sometime in early March. Samsung India also lets users to register interest on their Samsung India website.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ rumored specifications
S9 – 5.8-inch Quad HD+ (2960 × 1440 pixels) Super AMOLED Infinity display with 570ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
S9+ – 6.2-inch Quad HD+ (2960 × 1440 pixels) Super AMOLED Infinity display with 529ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with Adreno 630 GPU / Octa-Core Samsung Exynos 9 Series 9810 processor with Mali G72MP18 GPU
S9 – 4GB LPDDR4x RAM with 64GB storage (UFS 2.1), expandable memory with microSD
S9+ – 6GB LPDDR4x RAM with 128GB storage (UFS 2.1), expandable memory with microSD
Android 8.0 ...
Samsung has launched the world's first air conditioner and System Air Conditioner with wind-free cooling technology launched in India. It provides a cooler indoor climate and optimal energy efficiency without the discomfort of direct cold airflow. It is the world's first Air Conditioner to pack 8 Pole series and Anti-corrosion Durafin condenser.
Samsung says that it is designed especially for India’s harsh climatic conditions. It is customizable with 1 way Cassette, 4-way cassette & mini 4-way cassette as per the requirement. The new lineup provides ambient condition by maintaining comfortable room temperature using Samsung's exclusive Wind-Free cooling technology to gently spread cold air through 9,000 to 21,000 micro air holes.
The inbuilt two-step cooling system first lowers temperatures in ‘Fast Cooling Mode’ and then automatically switches to ‘Wind-Free Cooling Mode’, creating ‘still air’ once the desired temperature is achieved. There is an advantage with this approach as it also reduces energy consumption by up to 72% compared to fast Cooling mode. Thanks to the upgraded structure’s wider inlet, it allows for more air to be drawn in at once.
The Samsung Wind Free Room AC range is available at all leading retail stores starting at Rs. 50,950 and goes up to Rs 74,260. Samsung is showcasing the new-range of AC at ACREX ...
Motorola today started its Moto Days Sale to celebrate 4-year anniversary of its presence in India and association with Flipkart. It is offering attractive discounts and special exchange offers on some of its smartphones during the sale.
Offers on Moto smartphones on Flipkart
Moto Z2 Play - Rs. 22,999 (Rs. 5000 off + up to Rs. 20,000 off on exchange)
Moto X4 4GB + 64GB - Rs. 20,999 (Rs. 2000 off + up to Rs. 19,500 off on exchange)
Moto X4 3GB + 32GB - Rs. 18,999 (Rs. 2000 off + up to Rs. 18,000 off on exchange)
Moto E4 Plus - Rs. 9,499 (Rs. 500 off + up to Rs. 9,000 off on exchange)
This limited period offer is only available for 3 days, which is till February 24th, Saturday or till stocks last. In its recent report, IDC said that Motorola smartphone saw a marginal increase in sales in India compared to a year ago.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphones in India last week, which went on sale exclusively on Flipkart as well as Mi.com today at 12 noon. Manu Jain, Group Vice President and Managing Director of Xiaomi India just said that the company sold over 3 lakh units of the smartphones under 3 minutes, selling 1 lakh units per minute. In comparison, last year the company sold 2.5 lakh Redmi Note 4 smartphones in 10 minutes in its first sale.
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Over 2 million or 20 lakh people had shown interest (Notify Me) to buy these smartphone during today's sale. He already said that the company has been scaling up its supply to meet the demand. Most users wanted the Redmi Note 5 Pro on both the platforms so they went out of stock as soon as the sale began.
People were also queuing at the Mi Home Stores across the country to get the smartphones first. Xiaomi already promised that it will bring both the phone to offline stores through its partners soon.
The next Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro sale on Flipkart and Mi.com is scheduled for 28th February, Wednesday at 12 noon.
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Apple is said to be busy working on a new AirPods with 'Hey Siri' support and water-resistance that are expected to launch later this year. The new AirPods said to feature a new wireless chip according to a report from Bloomberg.
With Hey Siri integration, users can now communicate with Apple's voice assistant hands-free which is an improvement over the current AirPods hardware which needs a double hardware tap. Going by the reports, Apple is going all out with the upcoming AirPods and is aggressively advancing the AirPods line. Though we still don't know how often Apple is planning on releasing the new model.
Hey-Siri integration is said to make it easier to control their music and adjust volume, assuming the assistant is responsive in helping out users with their needs. With the current design, users need to you have to double-tap an earbud, wait for a chime, and then send a request to Siri. Furthermore, the upgraded wireless chip in the AirPods 2 could be the ‘W2 chip’ seen in Apple Watch Series 3. Though the current models can withstand in rain to some extent, they still aren't fully waterproof, but the upcoming model will include formal water resistance.
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Earlier this month several Huawei and Honor smartphones surfaced on TENAA, now Honor smartphones with LND-TL30 and LND-TL40 model numbers and Huawei smartphones with model numbers LDN-TL10 and LDN-TL20 have been certified by TENAA in China. These are said to be Honor 7C and Huawei Enjoy 8. These share similar specifications and design, feature dual rear cameras and a fingerprint sensor on the back.
Honor 7C and Huawei Enjoy 8 rumored specifications
5.99-inch (1440 x 720 pixels) 18:9 FullView 2.5D curved glass display
1.4GHz / 1.8GHz Octa-Core processor
3GB / 4GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Dual SIM
13MP rear camera with LED flash,secondary 2MP camera
8MP front-facing camera
Fingerprint sensor
Dimensions: 158.3 × 76.7 × 7.8mm; Weight: 164g / 153g
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS
2900mAh built-in battery
The Honor 7C is expected to come in Black, Gold and Blue colors and the Huawei Enjoy 8 is said to come in Rose Gold color as well, in addition to these these colors. We should know the price when the
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Samsung recently canceled the Galaxy S8 and S8+ Android 8.0 Oreo update merely a week after the update was released citing the unexpected reboot issue. Now it looks like the update has finally resumed in Germany and just a matter of few days before it widely becomes available in the markets where the update had previously been released.
Just as it was reported, Samsung worked on a new version, probably one that doesn't cause the phone to reboot. The Oreo update for Galaxy S8 brings February security patch along with new Experience U.I 9.0 on based on Oreo for the version number G950FXXU1CRB7 and G955XXU1CRB7.
For those who have installed the earlier update before it got canceled, the size of the new update is just over 530MB and for those who haven't, it will probably be larger in size. The latest update brings new build number and also February security patch which is a good thing. The update just started rolling out, so it might take some time to reach everyone.
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Xiaomi launched the the Mi TV 4 for the first time in India last week at a price of Rs. 39,999 . It went on sale in the country today at 2PM. Xiaomi has announced that the TV got huge response from the customers, which was sold out in less than 10 seconds on Flipkart and Mi.com. However the company did not share the number of TVs sold during the sale, unlike it did for the Redmi Note 5 smartphones. Some users said that it sold out before they could see the buy button.
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The company has launched only the 55-inch 4K Mi TV 4 model in the country and it plans to bring more models based on the response. The Mi TV 4 has a 4.9mm slim frameless design and comes with Patch Wall, a UI layer on top of the Android OS that’s based on deep learning AI technology that can curate content based on recommendations. It brings all the content from the STB and seamlessly integrates right on your homepage.
For content, Xiaomi has partnered with Hotstar, SunNxt, Voot, Sony LIV, Hungama and more. The company says that it comes with 500K+ hrs of content, and almost 80% of all content ...
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ launch are just two days away, and we almost have every detail including specifications about the flagships that is there and today we also have the pricing as well. According to popular leakster Evan Blass, the Galaxy S9 is said to start at 841 Euros (US$1035 / Rs. 67125 approx.), while the bigger variant; the S9+ is expected to retail at 997 Euros (US$1228 / Rs. 79560 approx.) in Europe.
The Galaxy S9 is the most anticipated flagship to launch at the MWC 2018 event and going by the rumored and leaked specifications; it sure looks like it is worth the hype. The Samsung Galaxy S9 sports a 5.8-inches Quad HD+(1440 x 2960 resolution) while the S9+ packs a bigger 6.2 inches with the similar resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 Octa-Core processor.
Outside of the USA, the S9 and the S9+ will be powered by the Samsung’s very own Exynos 9810 clocked at 2.9GHz Octa-Core processor. There is 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, while the S9+ will feature a bigger 6GB RAM and same 64GB storage. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo with Galaxy Experience U.I 9.0.
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Google has been actively accelerating its RCS messaging experience on Android phones. The company recently partnered with Huawei, and today it announced that as of today it is working with 43 carriers and device manufacturers to bring better native messaging to every Android user.
Google back in 2017 had opened up the Early Access Program to make it easier for brands to start participating in RCS business messaging and now companies from food, travel, retail and delivery services in the U.S. and Mexico have adopted RCS to have better conversations with customers.
Google says that with RCS, businesses can send more useful and interactive messages to their customers. For example, images in place of text for better understanding and even let the customer select and buy something, without leaving the messaging app.
Google in the U.S. has collaborated with Sprint to enable campaigns with 1-800 Contacts, 1-800-Flowers.com, Booking.com, SnapTravel, and Subway and many others. Along with messaging partners 3C, CM.com, Mobivity, OpenMarket, Smooch and Twilio. It is also working with Telcel to bring campaigns to Mexico soon with 5 Piso, Broxel, DHL Mexico and Secretaria de Salud along with messaging partners Airmovil, Auronix, Aldeamo, and Tiaxa.
The company says that it is aiming to bring the RCS messaging to businesses ...
Intel has announced that it is partnering with Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft to launch 5G connected Windows PCs in 2019. The company will use Intel XMM 8000 series commercial 5G modems for the first high-performing 5G-connected PCs that are expected to be on sale from the second half of 2019.
Intel said that it will showcase the concept 5G-connected PC 2 in 1 – connected by an early 5G modem at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) that is kick-starting in a couple of days. The concept 5G PC is powered by 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processors and show the power of the 5G on a PC by live streaming video over the 5G network.
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Intel says that 5G is a new generation with a lot of positive opportunities for technology innovation across the computing and connectivity from the cloud to the network and the client. With 5G connectivity, it will a substantial amount of data needing processing but also new experiences for PC owners additionally untethered VR experience and fast download speeds.
In addition to 5G, Intel will show its future of connectivity including a thin PC with 802.11ax Wi-Fi which builds enhanced levels of manageability and network efficiency. Furthermore, it will also showcase the eSIM functionality ...
Google is pushing very hard on perfecting the ARCore to bring augmented reality and according to a report from The Variety, the company is planning on releasing the ARCore V1.0 at the MWC 2018 event. ARCore brings augmented reality to billions of Android phones without having to rely on hardware like project Tango.
However, it looks like the update is already available rolling out a bit earlier than planned. Additionally, Google is also expanding the ARCore SDK support to all Nougat devices, instead of just Oreo in the previous V0.91 version. The Variety report states that the V1.0 version is a major push in augmented reality including the release of the ARCore framework to third-party developers.
Google is aiming to make the ARCore available to more than 100 million phones in the near future, and expanding support to Nougat device is the right way to go since Oreo adoption just went past 1%. You can install the ARCore V1.0 via the traditional Play Store or download the APK and side-load it. But with MWC 2018 starting in just a couple of days, we can expect a complete demo of the update with new features and additions at the event.
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Opera introduced Opera Max, data savings app in the U.S. and Europe in 2014, which was launched in India in 2015. In the same year Samsung introduced Galaxy J2 with Ultra Data Saving mode powered by Opera Max and started adding the feature in other budget and mid-range smartphones. Last year Opera discontinued the app and said that it will not get any update.
Today Samsung has took over the app and renamed the app as Samsung Max so all the existing users who updates the app will see the change. Samsung says that the upgraded version will now get updates from Samsung and will feature improved Data Saving and Privacy Protection Mode, along with an enhanced design and user experience.
Samsung also said that the app will now be available only for select Samsung smartphones and non-Samsung smartphone users will be not able to use it after the application.
It also said that Samsung Max will come preloaded on all Galaxy A and Galaxy J series smartphones in India, Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam. It is also available for download via the Google Play or Galaxy Apps stores on additional Samsung devices.
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Huawei is expected to introduce its flagship smartphones in the P20 series at separate event in March in Paris. We had seen several renders of the smartphones in recent times. Now two smartphones with model numbers EML-AL00 and EML-TL00 have been listed on TENAA in China, which could be P20.
This shows iPhone X-like top-notch that we had seen in the P20 Lite but the fingerprint sensor is present on the front instead of back in the P20 Lite. The image reveals a metal body and Huawei branding on the back. It shows dual rear cameras with LEICA lenses, which hints that only the P20 Plus will feature triple rear cameras.
The phone is rumored to run Android 8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.1 on top and is expected to be powered by Kirin 970 SoC. Huawei is expected to introduced new range of MediaPad tablets at the MWC 2018 next week, but are not expecting and new phones at the event. We should know more details about the P20 series when the phones get certified by TENAA in the coming weeks.
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After partnering with Intex, Karbonn and HMD Global, Airtel has partnered with Lenovo / Motorola to offer affordable 4G smartphone options to customers as part of Airtel’s ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’ initiative. Under this partnership Moto C, Moto E4 and Lenovo K8 Note 4G smartphones are now available with cashback of Rs. 2000 from Airtel.
These 4G smartphones will come bundled with a special Airtel recharge pack of Rs. 169 offering 1GB 4G data per day and unlimited calling – Local and STD.
You need to pay upfront amount of Rs. 5,999, Rs. 8,499 and Rs. 12,999 for the Moto C, Moto E4 and Lenovo K8 Note, respectively and do 36 continuous monthly recharges worth Rs. 3500. You will get a cash refund of Rs 500 after 18 months and another Rs. 1500 after 36 months, taking the total cash benefit to Rs. 2000.
Moto C specifications
5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) FWVGA display
1.1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737M 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
Dual micro SIMs
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
5MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash, 1.4 microns, 74° lens, 720p video recording
2MP front-facing camera with LED flash, 1.0 microns, 63° lens
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Samsung back in September announced that it is working on 7LPP (Low Power Plus) with EUV (extreme ultra violet) lithography technology for smartphones that is targeted for initial production in the second half of 2018. Today, as expected, the company has announced that it is building new EUV (extreme ultraviolet) line in Hwaseong, Korea.
Samsung will use EUV technology starting with its 7-nanometer (nm) LPP (Low Power Plus) process. Yesterday Samsung and Qualcomm announced that they have expanded their foundry partnership for on EUV process technology and also said that future Snapdragon 5G mobile chipsets will use Samsung’s 7nm LPP EUV process technology.
Samsung said that the new EUV line will enable to strengthen its leadership in single nanometer process technology to meet demand from various applications, including mobile, server, network, and HPC (high performance computing).
The new facility is expected to be completed within the second half of 2019 and will be ready for production in 2020. The initial investment in the new EUV line is expected reach USD 6 billion by 2020 and the company said that additional investment will be determined depending on market circumstances.
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Micromax today launched its Ayurveda Series Air Conditioners in India starting at Rs. 29,990. The new series is specially designed for the diverse Indian weather conditions and curb the bad air quality. They are powered by the R32 eco-friendly refrigerant and has much lower ozone-depleting & global warming potential than some other refrigerants used in the market. They are also made of 100% copper.
It is also India’s first AC with a PM 2.5 filter powered by the goodness of 'Neem' which is also perfect for the Indian climate with its cooling solution, according to the company. Micromax claims that the new line-up is said to provide anti-bacterial & anti-allergen properties through the neem filter.
The company in the next 12 months aims to capture 5% market share of the Indian AC market and establish itself as a serious player in the category.
The Micromax Ayurveda Series Air Conditioners range between Rs. 29,990 to Rs. 39,990 depending on the variant. The company says that it has also set up dedicated service centres and customer service applications for the new product segment for better customer reach.
Commenting on the launch, Rajesh Agarwal, Co-founder, Micromax Informatics said:
Indian consumer’s needs have been the topmost priority at Micromax and we ...
Xiaomi today announced that it has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to collaborate in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and the development of equipment for use with notebook computers. The companies will also collaborate in personal assistants using their own existing devices, including Microsoft’s Cortana.
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Partnership with Microsoft is not new for Xiaomi. In 2015 Microsoft tied up with Xiaomi to offer Windows 10 ROM for the Xioami Mi 4. In 2016 Xiaomi acquired 1,500 patents from Microsoft and said that it will pre-load Microsoft Office and Skype apps on its Android smartphones and tablets. The same year it also introduced Mi Notebook running Windows 10.
With the latest partnership Xiaomi expects to bring more new products and services to its users and also allow Microsoft to reach more users using Xiaomi products.
Commenting on the partnership, Xiaomi Senior Vice President Wang Xiang, said:
We’ve been very happy in our collaboration with Microsoft, and we’re very happy to continue deepening the relationship with the signing of this strategic memorandum of understanding. Xiaomi’s mission is to let everyone in the world enjoy technology. This collaboration with Microsoft in many areas of technology will help us to more quickly deliver more outstanding products and services to our users.
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