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Team TechTree
08th Apr 2017This week was pretty interesting as we witnessed many new gadgets being launched in the market including smartphones, 360 degree cameras, and Laptops. While some of them are pretty interesting, two 360-degree cameras that we witnessed definitely sound exciting, at least on papers.
We witnessed launch of ZTE Nubio NeoAir VR camera and Xiaomi Mi Panoramic camera along with a couple of smartphones including the much awaited Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro, Huawei Honor 8 Pro, Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro, Moto G5, and Sony Xperia Xzs.
Along with this, we even came across a couple of speculations and leaks about iPhone 8, Nokia 9, Xiaomi Mi 6, and others.
While a top 10 listicle would definitely not be enough to sum up this week, here's our try as we put in 10 best stories we have covered this week in consumer technology.
ZTE Launches Nubia NeoAir VR Camera
ZTE has recently unveiled its new 360 degree camera dubbed as the nubia NeoAir VR camera at an event held yesterday, along side the launch of nubia Z17 mini. NeoAir VR camera comes with two fisheye lenses that help create 360 degree photos and videos. Both these sensors come with 210 degree field of view and f/2.4 aperture.
Reliance Jio Withdraws Complementary Benefits Of Jio Summer Surprise Offer
Just recently Reliance Jio had announced its Summer Surprise offer that allowed Jio Prime subscribers three months of free services as a complementary. However, it looks like the telecom regulator TRAI has issued an order asking the company to withdraw the three months of complementary benefits of Jio Summer Surprise offer.
Nifty Android Features That Are Hidden In The OS
Android is a customizable and flexible mobile operating system. No wonder then that Android is the most used mobile platform across the globe. If numbers are to be believed 85% of smartphones globally run this operating system developed by Google. However, most of the users don't explore it enough to fully utilise its potential. Don't worry though, as we are going to introduce you to some useful hidden features of Android.
Huawei Launches Honor 8 Pro; Comes With Dual Rear Camera
Huawei sub-brand Honor has finally launched its new smartphone, the Honor 8 Pro in Europe, which is said to be the upgraded variant of the Honor 8 smartphone. On the other hand, a report published in Gadgets360 mentions that this new Pro variant of Honor 8 is actually the rebranded version of the Honor V9 that was launched in China a few months ago.
Asus Unveils Gaming Laptop GX800 For A Whopping Price Of Rs 7,97,990
Asus has announced the launch of its new gaming laptop under ‘Republic of Gamers (ROG)’, dubbed as the GX800 which comes with a whopping price of Rs 7,97,990. Well, you can get a Maruti Suzuki Swift for that price!
Xiaomi Launches Mi Panoramic Camera With Water And Dust Proofing
Chinese technology company Xiaomi has been recently seen widening its product range by launching gadgets as diversified as possible. Now, the company has launched its new panoramic camera dubbed as the Mi Panoramic camera, which comes with a price tag of 1,699 CNY. This should be around Rs 16,000 if and when it is launched in India.
Micromax Bharat 2 Spotted Online For Rs 3,499
Going in line with recent rumours about Micromax launching new Bharat series of affordable smartphones, we have recently come across an additional proof. Well, a photograph along with technical speculations have been spotted online, in a recent tweet posted by a Mumbai based retailer Mahesh Telecom.
Nokia 9 May Feature Iris Scanner And Nokia OZO Audio Enhancements
It seems like rumour mills are once again filled with speculations and reports related to the much spoken about, though unconfirmed, Nokia flagship device. A recent report publishes that the top-end Nokia smartphone would be likely called as Nokia 9 and will be featuring an iris scanner while powered by Snapdragon 835 processor.
iPhone 8 May Come With A True Tone Display
Almost every single day, we are coming by something new that has to do with Apple iPhone 8. Just recently, we witnessed a report that suggested other previous rumours as false, and hinted at some interesting facts completely new in the rumour mill. Now, another fresh report hints at a True Tone display being sported in the 2017 model of iPhone, the iPhone 8. Or, as a previous report called it - the iPhone Edition.
Final Android Nougat 7.1.2 Update Now Available
Its not even been a month since we saw Google rolling out a beta version of Android 7.1.2 updates over-the-air to devices that have been enrolled for the Android Beta Program. Now, the final update is live and if report published on Android Police is to be believed, they are being rolled out to Nexus Player and Pixel C currently. However, we may soon the update being rolled for other devices as well.
Top 10 Consumer Tech Stories Of The Week - April 1 to April 7 | TechTree.com
Top 10 Consumer Tech Stories Of The Week - April 1 to April 7
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