The product offers great unbeatable raw performance for the price. I would recommend getting one with SSD as windows is quite slow with the supplied HDD. The build quality is a bit poor as it developed cracks and all the rubber pads on the bottom fell off without dropping it. MSI is no longer updating drivers for this model even though this model is just 1.5 years old. Really disappointed that the new dragon center is not supported even though other MSI models with the same CPU are supported! My charger broke after 1.5 years of use and is really tough to replace due to unavailablity.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC, while the 4G variant will have the Snapdragon 720G SoC.
It will have a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera. The smartphone will have a quad rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary camera.
The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G will come with dual-band Wi-Fi supporting 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies as well as Bluetooth 5.0. The smartphone will run on Android 11. The smartphone will retain the USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The Galaxy A52 5G will measure 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4mm (10mm with the rear camera bump).
It will be priced around $499 and expected to launch in first half of 2021.
TikTok has been banned by the Government, along with 58 more apps including Shareit, UC Browser, WeChat, and others. The government in its notice stated that these apps are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state, and public order.
This is basically an App drawer that we’ve seen on Android smartphones for years. It lists all the apps you have installed on your phone. It automatically categorizes them into specific groups like Social, Entertainment and Creativity. Another page out of Android is the suggestions popular that has been quite promiment in Android Pixel launcher and other such Android implementations.
Widgets on the home screen
12 long years after Android launchers iOS finally supports widgets on the home screen. They come in different size options- small,medium and large so they’re a step behind android in size customisation. Earlier you could access widgets only on Today view shelf that was present on the left of the home screen. There’s also a smart stack widget which shows you options according to the time of the day and your general use patterns during that time.
Replace email and browser default apps
To Android users this option coming after so long may sound but now iOS users can finally change email and browser apps to their liking.
Compact Calls
Phone calls and FaceTime calls on iOS will now no longer disrupt you in the middle of your game or work by taking up the whole and would now instead show up as a notification like Android.
Picture-in-Picture mode
This was a much need feature that has been present on android phones for a few years
App Clips
Same as Instant apps from Google these are basically light-weight version of Apps designed for better experience. Apple is integrating them into its other services like Maps and Messages, and it’s rolling out custom QR codes and NFC support just for these new App Clips
Wind Down mode
Basically the same as Bedtime mode on Android. Similar to Android flipping your phone into Do Not Disturb mode and promts you some to do actions for better sleep.
Apple Translate- The Google Translate ripoff
Bonus features
Apple Maps gets bike support and Like Google Maps and Waze it will now tell you when you’re coming up on a speed camera and even see where they’re located on the map
On-device voice recognition for keyboard input
Safari gets language translation and password monitoring which will let you know if your saved passwords have been part of a leak or breach. You will also be able to mirror front camera photos to match the preview on the viewfinder.
The OnePlus 8 has a starting price of Rs. 41,999, whereas the OnePlus 8 Pro starting price is Rs. 54,999.
The OnePlus 8’s base variant has 6GB RAM, 128GB storage which has not been launched in other markets
The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z price in India is Rs. 1,999.
The OnePlus8 base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage has been priced at Rs. 41,999 The OnePlus 8 variant with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage has been priced at Rs. 44,999, and the highest end variant of the OnePlus 8 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage has been priced at Rs. 49,999.
The OnePlus 8 Pro 8GB RAM, 128GB storage variant has been priced at Rs. 54,999 and the 12GB RAM, 256GB storage variant has been priced at Rs. 59,999. OnePlus 8 Pro will be available via Amazon India and offline stores.
Vodafone Idea reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 50,921 crore for Quarter 2 which is the highest ever quarterly loss reported by an Indian company. Bharti Airtel, on the other hand, posted a quarterly loss of Rs 28,450 crore.
The main reason for this is the ruling Supreme Court ordering telcos to pay government dues in the AGR case.
“The telecom sector is highly capital intensive with fast-changing technology cycles that require continuing investments. It is, therefore, extremely important that the industry remains viable to support the vision of Digital India, Accordingly, Airtel will appropriately increase price offerings in the month beginning December ” Bharti Airtel said in a statement.
Vodafone Idea limited had also said it would “suitably increase the prices of its tariffs” effective from December 1.
The exact details of the hike are not yet available. It will also be interesting to see if Jio too increases its prices or would still keep the same pricing. Jio had recently come under criticism for making calls to other networks chargeable even with unlimited calling plans.
Jio on Tuesday said in a statement said it would carry out an “appropriate” increase in tariffs which “does not adversely impact data consumption or growth in digital adoption and sustains investments”.
“Like other operators, we will also work with the government and comply with the regulatory regime to strengthen the industry to benefit Indian consumers and take measures including appropriate increase in tariffs in next few weeks in a manner that does not adversely impact data consumption or growth in digital adoption and sustains investments,” it said.
“We are presently examining our voice and data tariff and will increase it from December 1, 2019,” said a senior BSNL official who did not wish to be named.
Vodafone Idea reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 50,921 crore for Quarter 2 which is the highest ever quarterly loss reported by an Indian company. Bharti Airtel, on the other hand, posted a quarterly loss of Rs 28,450 crore.
The main reason for this is the ruling Supreme Court ordering telcos to pay government dues in the AGR case.
“The telecom sector is highly capital intensive with fast-changing technology cycles that require continuing investments. It is, therefore, extremely important that the industry remains viable to support the vision of Digital India, Accordingly, Airtel will appropriately increase price offerings in the month beginning December ” Bharti Airtel said in a statement.
Vodafone Idea limited had also said it would “suitably increase the prices of its tariffs” effective from December 1.
The exact details of the hike are not yet available. It will also be interesting to see if Jio too increases its prices or would still keep the same pricing. Jio had recently come under criticism for making calls to other networks chargeable even with unlimited calling plans.
Jio on Tuesday said in a statement said it would carry out an “appropriate” increase in tariffs which “does not adversely impact data consumption or growth in digital adoption and sustains investments”.
“Like other operators, we will also work with the government and comply with the regulatory regime to strengthen the industry to benefit Indian consumers and take measures including appropriate increase in tariffs in next few weeks in a manner that does not adversely impact data consumption or growth in digital adoption and sustains investments,” it said.