Chinese smartphone maker Realme is planning to launch more C-series phones called Realme C15 and C12 in India soon.

The phones that are believed to have Realme RMX2189 and RMX2180 model numbers have recently received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

 Meanwhile, the C15 was also spotted on Realme India’s support page.

“We are a #TechTrendsetter brand with a ‘Dare to Leap’ philosophy and diverse product portfolio. The #realme C series was launched with one objective — to provide best-in-class features and the Realme experience for every Indian. The new #EntryLevelValueKings are ready, #ComingSoon,” the company tweeted.

The Realme C15 was recently launched in Indonesia with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD HD+ panel with a water drop notch. It is powered by Helio G35 chipset and comes pre-installed with Realme UI based on Android 10 OS.

It has a 13MP+8MP+2MP+2MP quad-camera system. Its front is fitted with an 8MP selfie camera.

The device houses a 6000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging through USB-C.

Realme C12 is expected to feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD HD+ display and Helio P35 chipset. It will be loaded with Android 10 OS and Realme UI. It is likely to have a 6,000mAh battery.

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Smartphone maker Samsung on Monday said it has rolled out privacy app AltZLife developed at its India R&D centre on select handsets in the country.

The app allows users of the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 smartphones to quickly switch to privacy mode from normal mode by double-clicking the power button and also automatically save images and videos in private folders based on the usage pattern.

 “The AltZLife feature will be available to the existing as well as new users of Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 through a software update on August 10, 2020,” Samsung said in a statement.

According to a research conducted by Samsung, 79 per cent of generation-Z (those born between mid-90s and early 2000s) users admit to having content such as images, applications and private chats on their smartphones that they do not want family or others to see.

Samsung India Senior Director (Mobile Business) Manu Sharma said the app helps eliminate the anxiety that consumers usually face while also sharing their smartphones with someone.

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Flipkart announced the launch of ‘Flipkart Leap’: the e-commerce giant’s first startup accelerator programme to help new and upcoming firms.

The Walmart-owned firm said this would, in turn, contribute to India’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and boosting ‘Start-Up India’.

Flipkart Leap will identify business-to-consumer and business-to-business startups and help them scale through an intensive 16-week virtual programme. Shortlisted firms will win an equity-free grant of $25,000.

Flipkart’s leadership from business, operations, product, and technology will mentor the selected companies. It would share best practices, in addition to master class sessions hosted by industry experts.

“With innovations and disruptions in the field of technology coming about each day, we want to be at the forefront of driving scalability and helping these startups bring value to the industry as well as Indian consumers,” said Kalyan Krishnamurthy, chief executive officer, Flipkart Group. “Flipkart Leap is aimed at unlocking this potential and nurturing new ideas that bring innovation, curiosity, and unconventionality to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem while boosting the government’s ‘Start-Up India’ initiative.”

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Leading digital payment service Paytm on Monday launched an Android-based, pocked-sized point of sale (POS) device that is enabled with integrated billing software, camera for QR scanning and supports 4G SIM cards Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Available for an introductory monthly rental of Rs 499, the ‘Paytm All-in-One Portable Android Smart POS’ can accept orders and payments on the go.

 Aiming to invest Rs 100 crore on the distribution and marketing of these devices in the financial year 2021, Paytm said it will issue over two lakh devices within the next few months that are likely to generate over 20 million transactions per month.

“This affordable pocket-sized Android POS device will enable everyone from SMEs (small and medium enterprises) to delivery personnel of kirana stores to collect payments safely,” said Renu Satti, Senior Vice President at Paytm.

According to the company, it is more powerful and secure than the portable Linux-based POS devices currently available in the country.

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Samsung on Monday introduced a new privacy feature for its Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 smartphones. Named AltZLife, the privacy-centric feature is now rolling out as a part of software update for both the smartphones. The feature creates a secondary private space on the phone, accessible through authentication process that is different from the one required to unlock the phone – according to Samsung. 

How the Samsung AltZLife feature works:

The AltZLife mode gets activated on double pressing the power button. It is a secondary space with access to all phone features, including photo gallery and apps. However, one needs to transfer the content from normal mode to private mode and install the apps (including second instance of apps) separately on the private mode. There are two ways to transfer and manage content in private mode — Quick Switch and Content Suggestions.

Quick Switch

Quick Switch allows users to between two instances of the same app instantly: One instance in normal mode and the other in private mode. For example, user can move between the normal Gallery and a private Gallery; or from a normal WhatsApp to a private WhatsApp by double clicking the power button. The private versions of these apps are secured by Samsung Knox in the Secure Folder of Galaxy smartphones.

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OPPO Watch series will go on sale today through online e-commerce platform Amazon India and Flipkart, and offline retails stores. The Watch series comes in 46mm and 41mm variants, priced at Rs 19,990 and Rs 14,990, respectively. The 46mm variant will be available in black and glossy gold colours, and the 41mm variant will be available in black, pink gold, and silver mist colours.

Five reason to consider OPPO Watch

Intriguing design

The OPPO Watch looks similar to the Apple Watch but has a touch of novelty, which makes it one of the better-looking propositions in smartwatch segment. Moreover, the design is accentuated by side-curved glass on the display, which improves usability and feels natural to use and operate. The Watch comes in two sizes, and the 46mm variant seems good for those who prefer bigger dial and display. The 41mm variant, however, is lightweight and feels comfortable to use.

 Intuitive display with watch faces

Display takes centre stage on the OPPO Watch series. It is an AMOLED display with side-curved profile, something similar to a display in the OPPO Reno4 Pro smartphone. The side-curve is subtle an it seems optimised for on-screen content. It works great with gesture navigations. Besides, the Watch supports watch faces that make it look different and unique each time you switch to a new one.

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Actor Rhea Chakraborty, accused of

abetting suicide of filmstar Sushant Singh Rajput, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) here on Friday in connection with the money laundering case lodged by it.

The ED had summoned Rhea Chakraborty for questioning on Friday (August 7), but she had requested the agency to postpone recording of her statement pending hearing of her plea filed in the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the case lodged by the Bihar police to Mumbai.

However, the ED rejected her request.

“In view of the fact that the ED has informed the media that the request to postpone her attendance is rejected, Rhea has appeared before the ED office,” her advocate Satish Maneshinde said.

The advocate, in a statement, added that Rhea Chakraborty (28), Rajput’s girlfriend, is a law-abiding citizen and would cooperate with the probe.

Rajput (34) was found hanging on June 14 at his residence in suburban Mumbai.

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Microsofts xCloud streaming game service along with Xbox Game Pass will not arrive on the iOS devices on September 15 and the company has blamed Apples App Store restrictions for this.

Microsoft has accused Apple of treating gaming apps unfairly while allowing other media services to exist on the platform even when they include interactive content.

According to The Verge, Microsoft was also only able to make one game ‘TestFlight, Halo: The Master Chief Collection’ available and that was limited to 10,000 people and each could only play one game.

“Our Project xCloud preview TestFlight period has ended on iOS and we are focused on delivering cloud gaming as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to Android customers beginning September 15,” a Microsoft spokesperson said on Thursday.

“Apple stands alone as the only general-purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game subscription services like Xbox Game Pass,” the spokesperson added.

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Realme on Friday introduced three new colour variants for its three popular smartphones in India.

It includes ‘chroma white’ colour for Realme 5 pro, ‘volcano grey’ colour for C3 and ‘lightening red’ colour for 6 pro.

The smartphones in new colour variants will be available on realme.com and Flipkart, the company said in a statement.

Realme 5 Pro’s price starts at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant. The 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 14,999 while the 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant will cost Rs 16,999.

The smartphone sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ for protection.

The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC, paired with 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM depending on the variant and runs on ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie.

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Amazon Prime Day sale is currently live in which the e-commerce platform is offering deals, discounts, exchange offers, bank offers and no interest equated monthly instalment scheme on range of products, including smartphones. The two-day sale started on August 6 and will continue until August 7. During the sale, the e-commerce platform is offering up to 10 per cent instant discount on HDFC cards and credit-card EMI transactions – valid on purchased of Rs 5,000 and more.

Here are some of the deals on premium smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (8GB/128GB)

Samsung’s 2019 flagship smartphone in the Galaxy S-series is available at a discounted price of Rs 52,999. The phone gets 10 per cent instant discount with HDFC Bank cards and EMI transactions. Moreover, it is eligible for Amazon’s no interest EMI for up to nine months.

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