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After a bit of delay against its  promised  arrival timeline in India, Asus has today launched the highly-anticipated  ROG Phone . The beastly gaming smartphone from ASUS has been priced at Rs. 69,999, and  will go on sale from today on Flipkart . The ROG Phone takes on the  Xiaomi Black Shark ,  Razer Phone 2  and the  Nubia Red Magic , but it ups the ante with features such as an overclocked Snapdragon 845 SoC, customizable ultrasonic AirTriggers, 90Hz AMOLED display, a ton of gaming accessories, and a stereo haptic engine to truly justify the gaming smartphone tag. Talking about the features, the ROG Phone is powered by an overclocked Snapdragon 845 SoC (2.96GHz) paired with an Adreno 630 GPU, 8GB RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 2.1 storage. On the front is a 6-inch 1080p AMOLED screen which supports HDR content, a 90Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time which is claimed to be an industry-first for a smartphone. The 2.5D front glass i...

The state-run telco, BSNL, aspires to provide a  solid 5G network  to its customers in the next five years, but it has yet to roll out 4G services throughout India. With an ambition to change that soon, the telco has  begun testing 4G services and preparing for a phased roll-out in the state of Gujarat . BSNL has  reportedly  kicked off the trial of a 4G+2G network starting yesterday, i.e. November 26, in towns such as Gandhidham and Anjar of Gujarat. The existing  3G network is being revamped to offer 4G services , which means that with a full-fledged upgrade, users will not be able to use a 3G network, but only 4G and 2G services. To make use of the 4G services, you will need a new 4G-enabled SIM card and to get one, you must visit any nearby BSNL office or exchange. BSNL is also  offering 2GB of free data  to users who get new SIM cards. BSNL’s entry (finally) into the segment of telecom operators offering 4G/LTE services throug...

Microsoft’s SMS Organizer is one of the most popular and  feature-rich messaging apps  on Android, a boon for users who receive a ton of spam or promotion messages. While it has helped hundreds of thousands of users stay distraction-free by hiding unimportant messages, the app is now telling you offers and discount coupons after its latest beta update, adding more clutter than it’s removing in the first place. SMS Organizer previously had a three-tabbed UI, including the Messages, Reminders, and Accounts tab but if you’re a  beta tester  for the app and have  received version 1.1.112, then you would now be seeing a fourth “Offers” tab on the far right . You can tap on the newly added Offers tab to view all of the available coupons, which are not just listed haphazardly but divided on the basis of categories (food, travel, shopping, and more) and platforms (Faasos, BigBasket, Zomato and more). You can  tap on these offers ...

Samsung is pinning all hope on the company’s next flagship, the Galaxy S10, which is just a few months away from launch. Following the sub-par sales performance of the  Galaxy Note 9 , Samsung is reportedly is going all in with the next Galaxy flagship to revive interest in its premium smartphone, and the strategy includes making some major design changes, adding new features and a new software experience. Just how much innovation the Galaxy S10 brings, will be revealed when the device is officially announced, but until then, here’s what we know so far about the Galaxy S10: Galaxy S10: Everything We Know So Far Design Image Courtesy: Ben Geskin The CEO of Samsung’s mobile division, DJ Koh, recently revealed that the Galaxy S10 will have  ‘very significant’   design changes  when compared to its predecessors. And if the rumors and insider reports about the Galaxy S10 are anything to go by, the device will debut the I...

The year’s about to end but  Netflix keeps on going. And there’s a lot to look forward to in December. Next month sees Indian standup comic Vir Das return to Netflix with a standup special, the much-anticipated Mowgli, and Indian originals like Selection Day. It’s a great selection, even for those looking forward to shows from Germany and other parts of the world. Here’s what’s coming to  Netflix , including older movies debuting on the platform. December 3 Blue Planet II: Season 1 Catch this stunning documentary that chronicles the beauty of our oceans, rivers and marine life from the shallow waters teeming with greenery and to the deepest trenches with its thriving ecosystems in a place where light does not shine. Narrated by the legendary Sir David Attenborough, it’s by far the best look at the waterworlds of Earth. December 4 District 9 The critically-acclaimed science fiction thriller that adds a socio-econ...

The budget segment in India has an overwhelming number of smartphones on offer, be it from the likes of Xiaomi, Asus, Realme or Honor, which has unveiled the Honor 8C in India. The Chinese giant is adding to the list with the launch of Honor 8C, a successor to the popular Honor 7C smartphone, on November 29. The Honor 8C is stepping foot into one of the most competitive segments, but with the strategy to offer you the best looks, the modern notch, a moderate Snapdragon chipset, and a huge battery, all packed inside a light and handy offering. Thanks to the folks at Honor, I’ve been testing the Honor 8C for a couple of days now and here are my initial thoughts on the device: Honor 8C Specifications Before diving into it, let’s take a quick look at the specs sheet for the Honor 8C: Dimensions 157.2 x 76 x 7.98 mm Weight 167 grams Display 6.26-inch Full-HD+ IPS, 19:9 aspect ratio Processor Snapdragon 632 GPU Adreno 506 RAM 3GB/4GB Storage 32GB/64GB Rear Camera 13 MP (f/1....

Xiaomi’s highly-anticipated Redmi Note 6 Pro is finally here in India. The company unveiled the phone today at an event in New Delhi. The Redmi Note 6 Pro is Xiaomi’s first quad-camera smartphone to launch in the country. It also has notable upgrades over the last year’s Redmi Note 5 Pro, so let’s take a look. Pricing and Availability The Redmi Note 6 Pro starts at Rs. 13,999 for the base variant. The variant with 6GB RAM/ 64GB internal storage is priced at Rs. 15,999. The phone will be available starting tomorrow, and you’ll be able to grab one  from Flipkart , Mi.com and Mi Home Stores across the country. Here’s the Redmi Note 6 Pro in all its glory:     And  as part of the Black Friday sale, the Redmi Note 6 Pro will be available for a special price  on November 23, i.e tomorrow. You’ll be able to buy the Redmi Note 6 Pro for a starting price of just Rs. 12,999, and the top end variant will be ava...

Samsung  Galaxy A9 , the world’s first smartphone with four rear cameras, will be launched in India tomorrow, i.e  November 20.  The Galaxy A9 will reportedly go on sale during Flipkart’s four-day  Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza  sales event which is now underway, as well as on Amazon.in Landing page for the device has already gone live on  Amazon  and  Flipkart , which suggests that the device will be available from both the e-commerce platforms. Not much is known is about the Galaxy A9’s pricing in India, however, some reports suggest that the device will be priced around the Rs. 35,000 mark in India. The Galaxy A9’s highlight is obviously the quad camera set-up on the back which consists of an 8MP ultra-wide lens with F2.4 aperture and a 120-degree field of view, that will let users capture group shots or a wide landscape. Below it sits the 10MP (F2.4) telephoto lens which also facilitates 2X optical zoom and the 24MP ...

The  OnePlus 6T  ( ₹37,999 ) is one of the best phones you can buy right now. It brings some modest hardware improvements over the OnePlus 6, but the biggest one is the new teardrop notch display which looks absolutely gorgeous, as well as the under-screen fingerprint scanner. For me, the OnePlus 6T still remains one of the best budget flagships today. In fact, the money that you save when you buy OnePlus 6T over a  Galaxy S9  or  Pixel 3 XL , can be used to get some cool accessories to enhance the overall experience. To help you select the best accessories that you can buy, here are our picks of the 15 best OnePlus 6T accessories: Best OnePlus 6T Accessories You Can Buy Best OnePlus 6T Cases, Skins, and Screen Protectors 1. OnePlus 6T Double Defence Bundle OnePlus 6T is a gorgeous phone which sports a premium glass build. However, that also means that OnePlus 6T is quite fragile. If you want to protect your shiny new phone fr...