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South Korean tech giant  Samsung  is all set to host a virtual event on August 5 to launch the new Galaxy Note 20 series, and a new report suggests it will be priced lower than the Galaxy Note 10 devices. The smartphone manufacturer is said to launch the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra at a lower price this year due to the reduction in smartphone demand and sales because of Covid-19, reports South Korean publication Naver. The Galaxy Note 10 was l aunched at Rs 78,300 while its successor Note 20 may retail at nearly Rs 75,200). However, this pricing is for the Korean market and currently, it is not clear if the same will be applied to the global markets as well. Ahead of the launch, some specifications of the Galaxy Note 20 series surfaced online. The standard Galaxy Note 20 will sport a 6.42-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1084x2345 resolution. Read Complete Article

Apple has lifted purchase limits on its phones, tablets and laptops for customers outside China, the media reported. The company last week imposed a purchase limits across several of its products, reports MacRumors. The new MacBook Air and Mac mini were limited to five orders per customer, the new iPad Pro was limited to two 11-inch models per customer and two 12.9-inch models per customer, and iPhones were limited to two of each model per customer. Meanwhile, some purchase limits have yet to be lifted in China. The restrictions were imposed to better manage the demand-supply ratio following a slowdown in production due to factory shutdowns in China. Additionally, Apple is still on course to launch a 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a mini-LED display later this year. A new supply chain report says that Apple will utilize mini LED in an iPad Pro and the source further claims that this is only the start of Apple adopting this display technology, as the company aims ...

Chinese smartphone manufacturer HONOR unveiled the HONOR View 30 series , the first dual-mode 5G smartphone lineup from the company, here on Tuesday. The phones are equipped with 5G/4G dual-mode, which addresses the need of dual-SIM users in the 5G era, while maintaining compatibility with other network standards, like 4G, 3G and 2G. "A 5G-enabled smartphone will change how we live, work and play, and pave the way for boundless opportunities in the Internet of Things," said George Zhao, President of HONOR. "Boasting the latest Kirin 990 processor series and the world's first Aurora nano texture design, the HONOR View 30 series is our most innovative smartphone to-date, which will make spectacular impacts on the daily lives of people around the world," he said. The View 30 will be available in 6GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/128GB storage options at 3,299 yuan and 3,699 yuan, respectively. The View 30 Pro with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage costs 3,899 y...

Business Standard : Chinese tech giant Alibaba has introduced a new smart screen for the visually impaired users to help them shop without much of an assistance. The smart screen is a result of the company's two years and $25 billion R&D initiative. As TechCrunch reports, the screen, called Smart Touch, is like a silicone layer which can be added to the top of a smartphone screen. Each film costs about 3.6 cents to produce. It has three mini buttons on each side which are sensory-enabled. By pressing these buttons, certain commands are triggered, such as 'go back' and 'confirm', making online shopping a smoother process. Smart Touch is also useful while answering calls, listening to texts, and so on. BS

Chinese handset maker Vivo on Wednesday refreshed its popular V series with the V9 Pro smartphone in India for Rs 19,990 . The device will be available at a special price of Rs 17,990 during Amazon India's "Great India Festival" next month. "With the Vivo V9 Pro, we hope to provide an all-round, immersive smartphone experience backed by powerful performance, while offering affordability and reliability," Jerome Chen, CMO, Vivo India, said in a statement. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 60 AIE processor powers the device, backed by a 3260mAh battery. The phone runs the company's proprietary "Funtouch 4.0 OS" based on Android 8.1 Oreo and is available in a single configuration of 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB. The smartphone sports a 16MP selfie shooter and has 13MP + 2MP sensors at the rear. The V9Pro features 6.3-inch FHD+ "FullView" display with 19:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone has ...

Reliance Jio has introduced exclusive offers on two Samsung devices -- "Galaxy J2 (2018)" and "Galaxy J7 Duo" -- bundling them with cashbacks and other benefits for Jio users. As part of the scheme, for "Galaxy J2 (2018)," Jio subscribers can avail instant cashback vouchers up to Rs 2,750 along with a 100GB 4G data benefit, read the information available on Jio website. Similarly, "Galaxy J7 Duo" is available for purchase with double data benefits that would come with four and more recharges. For users subscribed to Jio prepaid plans of Rs 198 and above, the offers on both the devices will be valid till September 30. Customers can get access to more information about the offers on Reliance Jio's official website.