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Michael Kors Access Lexington 2 / Bradshaw 2

In the latest news, we see Michael Kors joining Fossil as it works to increase its smartwatch line-up for 2019. The company is now adding three new wearables, all of them working on Google’s Wear OS platform. The products include Michael Kors Access MKGO, Access Lexington 2, and Access Bradshaw 2. While the first is a fitness device, the latter two are smartwatches. The MKGO is the brand’s very first fitness device. The Access MKGO is quite similar to other sporty Wear OS watches, such as the Puma Smartwatch model. The device runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor and it comes with 512MB of RAM. In addition to this, the fitness devices feature a heart rate monitor and built-in GPS. Enough about the Access MKGO, let’s focus on the two smartwatches – Access Lexington 2 and Access Bradshaw 2.

These smartwatches are made available on Michael Kors’ website. While the basic models are priced the same for Lexington 2 and Bradshaw 2, the price differs for different designs. While the Lexington 2 is available right away for purchase from Michael Kors’ website, you’ll have to wait for a few months if you are sure you want to get the Access Bradshaw 2. Let’s take a look at each of them and later, see how they compare against each other.

Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2

Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2

The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2 is the successor of the original Access Bradshaw. However, while the previous model has a flat tyre screen, this one features a fully round 1.28-inch display. To quickly run through its features, we know that it is available in six colour option, which is pretty cool. The 44mm smartwatch comes with a Stainless-Steel case with top ring. The AMOLED screen comes with 328ppi. While the stainless steel casing makes it slightly bulkier than the MKGO, it is a steady device that is built in the same way as the traditional Bradshaw watch. You may see some nice features added here to keep up with the tech.

Access Brashaw 2 vs. Lexington 2

While both the Michael Kors Access Bradshaw 2 and Lexington 2 are awesome models, there are some slight differences between them. So, what are the major points of difference? This includes storage and RAM mainly.

These two watches are quite powerful. They are designed to look elegant and not look out of place at a dinner table. The Access Lexington 2 comes with a stainless steel case and an elegant 22mm stainless steel band. This 44mm smartwatch is available in different colours, such as combinations of silver and gold, and silver stainless steel. On the other hand, Access Bradshaw 2 is available in some beautiful options as well, such as grey, gold, and a rose gold. All of them feature 22mm straps on the 44mm smartwatch.

Michael Kors Access Lexington 2

Both the model has three buttons on the right side. This comes in handy for users to control different aspects of Wear OS. These watches also feature a 1.28-inch AMOLED screen. Both the devices run on Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor. That is nothing surprising since most Wear OS smartwatch models run along the same lines. Thanks to the 1GB RAM here, you can be sure of a better performance. You will also be able to enjoy 8GB of internal storage. This comes in particularly handy if you want to listen to music or podcasts on the go.

Other Features

Other features of these smartwatches include a heart rate sensor under the hood, NFC for Google Pay, built-in GPS, and swim-proof with 3 ATM water-resistance. Comparatively speaking, the battery sizes of these models are a bit smaller at 310mAh each. You may also be aware that both of them have speakers which allow users to make and take calls directly from the watch. You will no longer have to fumble around for your smartphone.

These new smartwatches also have an extended battery life mode thanks to which they can last more than one day on a single day. However, you may have to sacrifice some functionality to achieve this. This works pretty similarly to the Fossil’s latest model. All the latest Michael Kors smartwatches come with Noonlight. This is an app that is designed to contact emergency services. Users will also be happy to note that Spotify comes pre-installed!

Michael Kors Smartwatches

In addition to this, Access Brashaw 2 and Lexington 2 have integrated Google Assistant support as well. Since both the watch run on Google’s WearOS platform, they enjoy all the features that come with the software. This includes Google Assistant as well. Other features of the smartwatches include music control and storage, smartphone notifications, and Rapid Charging for 80 per cent battery in 50 minutes. How cool is that?

Michael Kors Access Lexington 2

The Michael Kors Access Lexington 2 is another smartwatch released by the brand. While it is quite similar to the Bradshaw 2 model, you can be sure there are plenty of smaller differences. This is something we will cover in the next section. The Access Lexington 2 comes with a 1.28-inch fully round AMOLED display with a 328ppi. With regards to design, you will notice more details. Again, this model too features a Stainless Steel case with top ring. This 44mm smartwatch is available in five colours.

You may notice an etched ring around the Lexington 2’s display. Another matter of the difference is that the stainless steel bracelet’s links have more detailed work when compared to the other model. However, regardless of the design, it is highly functional and works excellently.

There is an etched ring around the display of the and the links in the stainless bracelet have more detail to them compared to the Bradshaw 2 – mimicking the design of the traditional Michael Kors Lexington design. Like the Bradshaw 2 though, it’s a solid device with plenty to love.

Conclusion

Both the Access Bradshaw 2 and Lexington 2 by Michael Kors are amazing smartwatches. They both have an appealing design with incredible features. These two models are specially designed for elegant dinners and parties. They suit up extremely well for a casual outing, but not so much as sportswear.

January 31, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S10e Review

The Galaxy S10e was Samsung’s last flagship for 2019. The unique point with this model was that it had all the latest features, but the price point was incredibly affordable. Naturally, the other S10 models are better with more eye-catching features, but the smaller size is a great appeal to some. While we are still talking about the S10e, Samsung has already launched another flagship – the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. In addition to the S Pen stylus, it also comes with a time-of-flight sensor and features a triple-camera setup. The one thing that the S10e has on its side is the price appeal.

For that price, you will, of course, have to sacrifice some comforts. Users will not have curved screen sides, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, or a telephoto lens. On the other hand, it has a 5.8-inch all-screen display, excellent performance that is fast and smooth, and a stunning camera.

Samsung Galaxy S10e Review

Design

The Galaxy S10e has a ton of features. Although it might fall short when compared to the likes of S10 Plus, it still packs some serious power. One thing we have noted is that as the main flagships steadily get larger, there is a group of users who have steadily stuck to the smaller phones, perhaps since it could be handled more easily. It is the lightest of all the S10 models. As mentioned before, the S10e does not have an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Instead, the company decided to go ahead with a biometric fingerprint pad at the rear. This is located within an enlarged power button on the top-right side. One would not have thought this setup could be responsive, but Samsung has surprised us.

Aesthetically, the phone looks a flagship in every sense. It comes with a chromed aluminium case having elegantly rounded corners that we usually see in the Galaxy S models. There is no third camera, so you might find the rear having a narrower camera casing. There is no heartbeat sensor here either. The S10e is available in six colours – Prism Black, The pearlescent Prism White, Prism Blue, Flamingo Pink, Prism Green and Canary Yellow. The last two options are not available in the US and are reserved for other regions. The left side of the phone houses the volume rocker below which sits the Bixby button. You can now set it to activate other apps as well. At the bottom, you will find the 3.5mm headphone jack, microphone port, USB-C port, and speaker grille.

Display

The 5.8-inch AMOLED display of the Galaxy S series is present here as well. The crisp details, rich colours, and vibrant display all make it a great experience. If you don’t appreciate the default colour balance, you can easily change it using the Vivid Mode. If you compare it with the iPhone XS Max, the display of these two models are almost on the same level, except that the XS Max does better with dark scenes. The S10e features Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on front and back. You will notice that the front has a punch-hole in the top-right corner for Infinity-O’ display. While it is noticeable, it does not stick out very much.

Samsung Galaxy S10e

Performance and Battery

The Samsung S10 phones are among the first to showcase the new Snapdragon 855 chipset. The phone has a 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage, which is more than enough in most cases. You can multi-task, swap apps, and do so much yet hardly notice any lag. If you do need more space, you can always use a MicroSD card. The phone can keep up with all your gaming requirements, even if you play heavy-duty ones, such as Fortnite and more. One thing you might hear is that playing such games could lead to battery loss and even heat up the phone.

Coming to the battery, the S10e supports a 3,100mAh battery which is large enough to last you through the day. With regular use, such as browsing, chatting, and some music, this should last you quite some time. You can use the 15W fast charging to recharge. Although it is not the fastest-wattage charging out there, it does its job. In the latest news, the S10e can now charge other wireless devices itself thanks to a new feature called Wireless PowerShare.

Wireless PowerShare

The idea behind this is that you can use your Galaxy S10e to wirelessly charge other devices that have Qi-enabled charging. All you need to do is to place the second device near the rear of the S10e. While it does work, the charging speed is quite low. This means you cannot use the phone as you transfer charge.

Samsung Galaxy S10e Camera

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S10e features two rear-facing main cameras. One of them is the dual-aperture f/1.5-2.4 12MP main camera while the other is a 16MP f/2.2 ultrawide shooter. The former comes with OIS for smoothing out shaky footages. Unfortunately, users will have to accept the lack of telephoto lens. However, thankfully, it still retails the wide and ultrawide sensors. Regardless, the S10e still is a step ahead of Samsung Galaxy S9 which was released with a single dual-aperture shooter. The main camera has a 77-degree field-of-view while the ultrawide has 123-degree FOV allowing you to take in a lot more.

In the bright sunlight, you will notice that the photos come out stunning. In fact, it is even better than the ones taken with iPhone XS Max and Huawei Mate 20 Pro. On the other hand, the interior images don’t do nearly as well. Night photography is currently ruled by Google Pixel 3 and the S10e needs to come a long way before it can compete in this space. The ultrawide lens can be used for panoramas, allowing you to capture more context.

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy S10e is a perfect-sized phone that users would be able to use with one hand. The fact that Samsung’s interface works even better in a smaller frame is an additional advantage. With Android 9 Pie out of the box with One UI, you can be sure that the phone is an excellent option to consider.

January 31, 2020
Moto G7 Power- A Complete Review

On the first look of the Moto G7 power, it is easy to shun it off for having a less impressive look. This is not to necessarily say that the G7 is not a good phone rather it bears a common similarity in the frontward appearance to other modern smartphone devices.

If you are a fan of the great Motorola G7 series then you probably know that that series offered three entries thus the Moto G7, Moto G7 Play, and the Moto G7 Power.

All three smartphones bear a great difference especially price-wise with the G7 Play being the cheapest in the series with a standing price of $199 as compared to the moto G7 which still stands at about $299.

The G7 Power was intended to fall into this same category of price ranges with Motorola still sticking to ensure that they come up with devices that are both efficient and pocket-friendly.

The G7 Power was priced at $249 dollars and has a number of great perks for such a price which we will get into in just a bit.

Special features of this device

Albeit, the one thing that is genuinely admirable about this device is its spec formation and how closely similar it is to its predecessor, the Moto G7.

The G7 Power bears a single 12-megapixel camera, 32 Gigs of storage, and 3GB of memory.

The largest notable difference between the G7 Power and the G7 is the battery size. With a 5,000mAh battery, the G7 Power overweighs its predecessor which only has 3,000mAh battery capacity.

In theory, what the G7 Power has done is gaining more battery power at the expense of the performance which is not really a bad move really if you’d ask me. This has played a huge and major role in the phenomenal battery life of the Moto G7 Power.

Design of G7 models

There is barely any difference in comparison to other G7 models in the design of the Power. The only visible difference, again, is the black bar at the top of the screen which replaces the teardrop notch in the G7 series and the bezels on the Power are slightly thicker as compared to the G7, which is the same as the overall thickness of the Power

The phone is equally heavier than the G7 with an average weight of 198 grams as opposed to the 172 grams of the G7.

This device is backed up by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 Processor, with 3 GB of memory and 32GB of storage. The Bluetooth 4.2 LE and 802.11a/c also do a fair job.

The phone has a 1520 x 720 display which cannot necessarily match up to its predecessor in a lot of ways but will surely get the job done and the display feels just as effective as most phone displays of this generation are.

The back of the phone has a 12-megapixel camera that has a fingerprint reader settled right underneath it with a Motorola logo.

The phone features a USB Type-C charging port that also doubles up for data transfer which is admirable due to the enhanced speed of data transfer.

Headphones and many more features

The phone also features a headphone jack that is 3.5mm and located on the top side of the phone. The sim card/microSD card slot all located on the left side of the phone.

The series is well-known for its P2i Nano-coating water-repellent material which the company did not shy away from using on this device at all.

However, there is still room for some more improvement in terms of these dustproof and slightly water-resistant features that the company deals with.

The phone primarily comes with Marine Blue as its main color. This is sadly the only color that the phone comes in. maybe in the near future, the company may incorporate many other colors but for now, that’s all that there is.

The phone also has the power button and the volume rocker all located on the right side of the phone.

Performance of Moto G7 Power

The Moto G7 Power has admirably proven to be a phone that’s outstanding. But the most appealing aspect of this phone performance-wise is evidently the battery life.

The phone is obviously built to optimize itself for this specific purpose. This is even evident from the way that Motorola has cut down on specs to make room for the bigger battery.

On average the battery is powerful, which to last 14 hours on a benchmarking test. This is more than one can say for the G7.

Photos are also fairly crisp and the camera delivers on a lot of aspects that most phones do. In ideal lighting conditions, photos had great quality and were overly fair with some clear and crisp properties.

The camera, however, struggles when it comes to lighting bright or dim lighting conditions.

Motorola’s Android Software tweaks

However, are a feature that is to be admired. Moto actions make it easy for the user to turn the camera on and off using gestures. This is also available for features such as the phone flashlight etc.

The G7 Power is without a doubt is having a fair price. Hence, with it, there are a lot of admirable features available. For a phone’s price is around $249, it has a lot within it that just classifies it above that price.

But this is the normal business structure of Motorola and its honestly not that new. The company tries to make sure that all of its devices are mostly available and pocket-friendly.

In terms of specs, I honestly think that the company has really outdone itself. I honestly don’t mind giving up an extra camera in exchange for more battery time and usage.

Conclusion

The whole G7 series is admirable and it is safe to say that it is a dependable series. However, I would gladly put my money on the G7 Power any day.

It is the phone you’d want to go for in case you want some extreme features in a basic phone and pocket-friendly size.

January 30, 2020
5 Anonymous Social Networking Apps To Check Out
Anonymous social networking apps are available for both iOS and Android. These apps allow you to interact with others and share your thoughts and feelings on any subject without the risk of having your identity revealed.

Why Anonymous Apps Are So Popular

When the internet was first made public, and no social media sites existed, it was easy to talk to people online while remaining anonymous by logging into chat rooms or using IRC. However, now, people use a wide array of social media platforms on a daily basis to stay in touch with family and friends. We now carry our mobile phones with us everywhere we go and can speak to anyone at any time. It is safe to say that it is easy to find someone online. The concept of having a chat with like-minded people without needing to reveal your identity is no longer mainstream like it used to be back in the day.

This is where anonymous social media apps come in. Everything you do on social media leaves traces, and no social media platform guarantees that your private data will be left untampered. Anonymous social media apps, on the other hand, keep most of your personal information hidden from other users. If you like the concept of anonymous social media platforms and want to try it out, here is a list of some of the most popular anonymous social networking apps.

#1 Whisper

Whisper enables you to create short, visual confessions. It is kind of like a virtual confessional booth, made for anonymous public confessions. You can pick one of the many photos the app provides and add a text overlay of a confession or comment you want to share. Your profile remains anonymous. You can even send private messages to other users you wish to connect with, all while keeping your identity a secret. The app is available for download on both Android and iOS.

Whisper

What We Like
- You can join groups with like-minded people.
- It’s an easy way to get stuff off your chest.
- More than 30 million users.
- No user account needed.
What We Don’t Like
- Not very user-friendly.
- Lots of ads.
#2 After School

After School lets teens anonymously post anything to their school’s message board. The message board is private and only invited members have access to it. Since the target audience is so young, the app maintains a zero-tolerance rate for cyberbullying, which is excellent. After School incorporates a feature that lets kids chat with experts about school-related problems or anything that may be troubling them. The app is available for download on both Android and iOS.

After School

What We Like
- Teens can connect anonymously within schools.
- Strong focus on safety and privacy.
What We Don’t Like
- School verification required.
- Must connect to Facebook.
- Buggy software.
#3 Anomo

Anomo is an interesting social networking app that connects you to people completely anonymously; however, it then gives you a choice to reveal certain pieces of personal information to the people you interact with. The app connects you to people based on your location, or you can use the “Mingle” feature to find people that have similar interests as you. You can also chat with members one-on-one privately, and play fun icebreaker games. The app is available for download only on iOS.

Anomo

What We Like
- Fun to use with avatars and games.
- Easy to use and understand.
- You can choose to reveal personal details or remain anonymous.
What We Don’t Like
- The community is mostly inactive.
- App hasn’t been updated in a long time.
- No Android version.
- Tons of spam.
#4 Psst!

This app enables you to connect with like-minded people anonymously. Psst! helps people come together and have exciting conversations, without being attached to any personal information like a name or a photo. You can freely share your opinion, the news, personal secrets, daily life experiences, photos confessionals, and funny jokes with a vast community. Alternatively, you can privately message people as well, without having to share any personal details. Anything you post on the app disappears after 48 hours, which makes Psst! similar to Snapchat. The app is available for download only on Android.

Psst!

What We Like
- Messages eventually disappear forever.
- Unique security features.
- Anonymous and private chatting.
What We Don’t Like
- No iOS version.
- Requests your location.
- User account required.
#5 FML Official

Using the FML app, you can read funny, embarrassing stories from semi-anonymous users. FML is an entertainment app where users can read and approve/disapprove of short submissions that share funny experiences. The app makes it easy to enjoy reading about other people’s embarrassments while doubling as a social network. Although the submissions remain semi-anonymous (only a user name is included), the app functions as a traditional social network, and you have a full profile page. The app is available for download on both Android and iOS.

FML Official

What We Like
- Funny anonymous story submissions
- You can comment on stories and share them with other users and friends.
- New stories posted daily.
What We Don’t Like
- Its social networking profiles are not anonymous.
- The app takes a long time to load.
- If you follow a user, you can see their FML profile.
Wrapping Up

When people are anonymous, they have an opportunity to let loose, and things can get a little crazy. Many apps have proper systems in place to deal with serious instances that involve child predators, cyberbullying, stalking, threats, and other scary stuff. If you find anything harmful or abusive, take the time to report it. Do not reveal personal details to anybody on Anonymous Social Networking Apps and use them with caution.
January 30, 2020
Armani Smartwatch 3 Review

Emporio Armani is back with a third smartwatch for its ‘Connected’ range of watches. The fashion house entered the smartwatch space back in 2017 and brought a beautiful redesign to the market last year. Last year’s model only added a few basic features to the watch; however, the new Armani Smartwatch 3 boasts more incremental changes and brings more to the table than ever before. The price, however, is non-competitive, which closes it off to an exclusive market.

For reference, the watch is just slightly cheaper than the latest Apple Watch and around $200 more expensive than the Apple Watch Series 3. In this review, we’ll help you decide if Armani’s new Smartwatch 3 is a convincing alternative to the best smartwatches currently available.

Armani Smartwatch 3 Design

The design remains to be the most critical aspect of these watches, since Wear OS lags behind in terms of UI, and offers little variance from watch to watch in terms of features. Each partner of the Fossil Group offers a unique take on the modern smartwatch, and Armani seems to have settled into a rhythm with its third iteration. At first glance, there aren’t many changes in the watch. However, as a whole, the few touch-ups make the design match the feature set much better than the last generation. The metal bands and casings are gone – replaced by an aluminium body (available in several accents) and silicone straps.

Armani Smartwatch 3

It retains some of the finer points of the 2018 edition. The gap in the casing between the strap and the bezel, as well as the Armani logo on the crown, remain the same. The design is now is less bulky and cumbersome, but it is still super stylish. The watch also features a screen similar to the last edition. It has the same 1.28-inch AMOLED display that has a 390 x 390 resolution and a 328 pixels-per-inch pixel density inside a 44mm body. The watch also retains the 12mm thickness, which makes it less of a burden on runs or daily wear.

Display

The screen can be set to be always-on, and tapping on the screen or raising your wrist will brighten the screen up. The great-looking always-on display is one of the things Wear watches beat rivals to the punch on. You can experiment with different Armani watch faces – some of them can take a couple of seconds to load from the dimmed, always-on mode to the full screen, while others load instantly. Something entirely new to the watch is the speaker on the left side of the bezel. While the device doesn’t have 4G/LTE capabilities, it does let you take calls from the watch.

Armani Smartwatch 3 Design

Considering that you will already have your phone nearby to use this feature, we’re not sure who would use it in this capacity. Your phone also needs to be connected to the watch via Bluetooth for it to work. Those who regularly use Google Assistant will love having a speaker on the watch. It’s a nice upgrade. With slight improvements on the already great looking design, the smartwatch’s look is undoubtedly its strongest selling point.

Wear OS

A smartwatch is generally only as good as the operating system it uses. Wear OS by Google does a decent job of turning a watch into a smartwatch; however, the operation is still mediocre. Its speed has improved after the Snapdragon 3100 chipset became available, but the bones of OS are still the same. Clunky menus and the inelegant app experience don’t offer as much depth as something like a Fitbit would.

To use the watch with an iPhone, you will have to download both Google Fit and Wear OS to get access to all the features of the watch. You will also have to link your Google account at every turn. Users are often overwhelmed by this, and you shouldn’t need three apps (Assistant, Wear OS, Google Fit) to operate one wearable. They’re not entirely useless as standalone apps; however, it does feel odd to be redirected to the Assistant app when you want to change your settings, for instance.

Armani Smartwatch 3 Side

Tracking

It is essential to learn whether the activity tracking features on the Smartwatch 3 outperform the last generations mediocre tracking performance.

GPS performance

The GPS on the 2018 version of the Emporio Armani Connected smartwatch refused to work, and fans were hoping that the performance would improve in this iteration. The Smartwatch 3 has no issues with using the GPS connection of the phone that is paired to it. However, if you leave the phone behind, you’ll encounter a never-ending “Acquiring GPS” tag.

Heart rate accuracy

Thankfully, the heart rate sensor located on the underside of the watch is more reliable than the GPS. While last year’s model overshot the heart rate slightly, the Smartwatch 3 is much more accurate and shows a heart right correctly consistently. Accuracy-wise, the watch is on par with fitness-oriented devices like the Fitbit Versa. Although the heart rate data you get from Google Fit isn’t as in-depth as the data you get from a Fitbit, the data is still reliable enough for you to gain insights about your workouts and your health.

Armani Smartwatch 3 Box

Armani Smartwatch 3 Battery Life

Since the beginning, the battery life has been a crucial part of the equation on Wear OS watches. While you still won’t get multiple days of use between charges, the battery efficiency has improved on the Smartwatch 3 when compared to the last year’s model. How long the battery lasts depends largely on how you use it. However, Wear OS uses the Snapdragon 3100 chip aptly and provides several battery modes that you can freely pick from.

You can configure the watch for a day of heavy use, or you can disable features like the heart rate tracking and the always-on display and use the device for a little longer. You can also create a custom battery mode that will help prolong battery life without compromising your unique needs. If you want to use the watch for weeks on a single charge, you can toggle the Time Only setting.

Verdict

The third Wear OS smartwatch from Armani is a decent improvement over the first two models in terms of both design and functionality. The multiple battery modes and the contemporary design tweaks make it a great watch overall, and it is worth the money if you love Armani products and are looking for a smartwatch.

January 30, 2020
Best Live Video Chat Apps | Get Hot Chats Without any Registration

Video chats make it possible to connect with your family and friends and have a face to face conversation with them. Regardless of if you own an Android phone or an iPhone, you can video chat with someone for free using various video chatting apps. All you need to have is a decent internet connection and a phone or a tablet with a camera. This post lists the Best Live Video Chat Apps you can use to video chat with your friends and family.

#1 Skype

It is one of the best, most popular and Best Live Video Chat Apps. Skype is available for use on both Android and iOS. You can also use it on PC and Mac, and video chat with people across platforms.

Skype

The mobile app comes with a lot of features – you can video call a group of up to 25 users, and also send texts and voice messages for free. Additionally, you can also send photos and videos to other users on Skype.

#2 Viber

Viber is another popular video calling app that’s been around for a long time. The app is continually updated, and new features are added every other month. Like Skype, Viber is also available for use across platforms, and it is free to use. Viber is secure, and the texts, voice, and video chats between users are encrypted for enhanced security.

Viber

The user-friendly interface makes navigating through the app and finding the right options easy. To video chat, all you have to do is tap on the Camera icon next to the users’ name. Furthermore, you can also play Viber games and share files with other users and even follow public accounts.

#3 IMO

IMO is a simple video calling app available for use on Android and iOS that enables users to make free video calls regardless of where they are in the world. It is one of the Best Live Video Chat Apps for making free video and voice calls over 2G, 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connections. The app is cross-platform, meaning Android users can call iOS users and vice-versa. The app features a simple design, and there are no extra features besides text, voice, and video chat. The messages and calls are encrypted, which keeps your conversations with all users secure.

You can also make group calls, send stickers, and share photos and videos using IMO. Users claim that IMO uses lesser data during video chats, and it is one of the reasons for its popularity. There are some advertisements within the app, but other than that, it is free to use.

#4 WhatsApp

WhatsApp is one of the world’s most used messaging apps, and millions of people use it daily. Recently, WhatsApp introduced video and voice calling to the app, making it one of the most used video-calling apps. It is cross-platform and available for download on both Android and iOS. Although there are clients available for Windows and Mac, voice and video calls cannot be made with those. The calling feature is easy to use – all you have to do is open the contact you want to speak to and tap on the video call button.

WhatsApp

The app also has a group video call feature, but it is limited to four users per group call. With WhatsApp, users can send text messages, GIFs, stickers, and also share media files and documents. WhatsApp boasts end-to-end encryption, which keeps the users safe from hackers.

#5 LINE

LINE is a popular messaging app, which not only enables you to send text messages freely but also allows free voice and video calling from anywhere, at any time. It boasts over 500 million users worldwide and is one of the highest-rated video calling apps on both the App Store and the Google Play Store.

LINE

Anyone with an account can enjoy video-chatting free of charge, and users can even apply effects and filters while making a video call.

#6 BIGO LIVE

This app is a top-rated random video chat app available on Android and iPhone. You can make new friends from across the world and chat with them live. The application is available in over 150 countries and has been downloaded over 200 million times.

BIGO LIVE

You can chat with up to nine people by using the multi-guest room and use video filters and stickers during the video chat. It also doubles as a social media platform – making it possible to get more followers and receive gifts.

#7 HOLLA

Another great free random live video chatting app that allows you to speak to different people and make new friends from across the globe. It is similar to Tinder – the app allows you to match with different people online and speak to them individually.

Azar

#8 Azar

In this app, you can browse through a list of live people and pick anyone to video chat with. The app makes it easy to make friends from across the globe, free of cost. You can filter the live users according to gender & region preferences and get the best result. The best part of this app is message translation – if you do not speak the same language as the live user, you can translate your message before sending it to the friend. All users have access to unlimited text, photo, and video messaging.

Paltalk

#9 Paltalk

Paltalk is a free video calling app. With this app, you can connect to different people from around the globe with the live video chat option. You can listen to music with the users and even sing with them. The app makes it easy to connect with random users, and the video quality is excellent too. Users can also send cool stickers, photos, and videos to the user they’re chatting with.

Video chatting is a quick way to connect with people regardless of where they are in the world. With this list handy, you’ll find the right video chatting app in no time.

January 30, 2020
Galaxy Note 10 Plus vs. Mi Note 10 | Which is Better?
The Mi Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10 Plus are an odd match-up – comparing a decidedly mid-range phone with a full-fledged flagship does not seem fair. The similarity in their names has nothing to do with the reason we’re comparing the two phones. The upcoming Galaxy S20 will reportedly feature a 108MP primary camera as a part of a multi-module setup – which is a massive upgrade from the 12MP camera setup.

Galaxy Note 10 Plus

A Quick Comparision

Comparing the two phones will give us a clear picture of how much better the cameras on the S20 will be. First things first, the 108MP camera is not nine times better than a 12MP one. Camera systems are complicated – and since the two cameras come from two different generations of sensors, a direct comparison of area, size, or megapixels is not practical. Regardless, getting the numbers out of the way will help.

The 108MP sensor has roughly three times the area of the 12MP sensor. There are 2.25x more pixels on the Xiaomi Mi Note 10‘s camera. When you combine four adjacent pixels into one, the resulting pixel is about 30% larger than the average pixel on the Galaxy phone. Modern mobile camera systems boast not only stellar hardware, but they also make use of cleverly designed software. Multiple photos are stacked seamlessly in the background, which helps reduce noise, enhance dynamic range, and capture better night shots.

Galaxy Note 10 Plus Display

You would guess that a photo by a 108MP camera would be much, much better than a photo captured by a 12MP camera that has been around for several years now. In general, yes, the pictures have more detail; however, the greater detail does not necessarily make the photos better. Let us first look into both the phone’s hardware before drawing any conclusions.

Camera Hardware Overview

Xiaomi’s Mi Note 10 is the first phone to come out with a 108MP primary camera. The camera sensor is an extension of a lineup that comprises of a widely used 48MP model, a 64MP model that’s getting increasingly more popular, and a robust 32MP model primarily utilized in front-facing camera applications. All of these sensors have different sizes, but they work on the same concept – they use a Quad Bayer filter array (and not the Bayer filter).

Mi Note 10 Features

The semantics of why it’s called ‘Quad’ are a bit murky; however, the essence of it is that the filter groups four neighbouring pixels under the same Red, Green or Blue colour filter. The grouping allows the four of them to capture the same primary colour at different exposures.

In this way, a 48MP Quad Bayer sensor ends up capturing a 12MP image that has a better dynamic range, lesser noise, and a little extra detail that the conventional 12MP sensor would capture. Applying the same principles to the 108MP sensor in the Mi Note 10, we get a resultant 27MP image in the default camera mode. The hardware specifics of both the cameras are consequential to the images we capture from the two.

Mi Note 10 Imaging

Camera

First up, the Mi Note 10’s primary camera sensor is adequately large – coming in at 1/1.33″, it is the largest camera sensor found on a phone’s camera in modern times. When you couple that with a bright f/1.7 aperture lens, the result is the thinnest depth of field on a phone camera. It can mean different things – either a nicely blurred background in portraits you shoot or a loss of sharpness in the scenes with varying depth. The loss of sharpness is particularly apparent with nearby subjects since the depth of field gets even shallower.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 10 Plus features a dual aperture mechanism on its primary camera setup, and hence, can stop down to f/2.4 in a good light. In good lighting, you will get some extra sharpness and extra depth of field in the images you shoot, but the camera is capable of opening up to f/1.5 to gather more light (when the scene calls for it).

Mi Note 10 Fingerprint

Even though it is a smaller sensor, it is no match the Mi Note 10’s light gathering capability. Technically, the Mi Note 10 should have the edge over the Galaxy phone, on the grounds of sensor size and optics rather than mere resolution. However, looking at the samples themselves before concluding makes it much more apparent why exactly the 108MP camera is better than the 12MP camera.

Daylight Samples

On comparing the daylight samples of both the phones, here are the differences you will notice:
- The Xiaomi phone has resolved the dotted pattern on the balcony blinds. Meanwhile, the Note 10+’s lower resolution camera combined with Samsung’s sharpening algorithms results in a ‘made-up’ rendition of the patterns.
- All 12MP cameras fail at this in one way or another, so the revelation is not shocking by any means.
- The Mi Note 10’s higher resolution benefits in this case.
- There is also finer detail and crispness in the image captured by the Xiaomi phone – and you
  Mi Note 10 Vlog and Night Mode
  
  will begin to notice some of the details the Samsung phone did not capture.
- The Galaxy Note 10+’s rendition of random detail like the grass looks particularly artificial, while the Mi Note 10 captures a much more natural photo.
- The Mi Note 10’s images could use post-processing tweaks, and a little sharpening and contrast/ adjustment will go a long way and bring some more pop in the photos.
Galaxy Note 10 plus Imaging

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 offers meaningful resolution benefits over the Galaxy Note 10 Plus; however, the increase in detail is visible when viewing the images up close only. On the other hand, for social media sharing purposes and at standard magnifications, other aspects of the image’s quality take centre stage.

Galaxy Note 10+ Storage

These include colour renditions and HDR processing, which is where the lower resolution Galaxy Note 10 Plus still reigns supreme. The highly anticipated Galaxy S20 will likely feature a 108MP sensor, and it will be interesting to see how well Samsung uses the sensor to bring ultra-high resolution cameras to the mainstream smartphone market.
January 30, 2020
Honor 9X review | All Details And Specifications

The Honor 8X was without a doubt one of 2018’s most impressive budget phones that went out of its way to combine both a big screen and tiny bezels and power under the hood was just overwhelming. The smartphone played its part and did not disappoint.

That’s why people were pretty hyped up to hear that the smartphone of the year had a baby brother; the Honor 9X. There is a lot of controversies and both good and bad media that surrounded this phone’s release. We want to have a glimpse at how the phone is and how it performs both generally and camera-wise.

The phone’s front is almost literally all screen from top to bottom and side to side and offers a pop-up selfie camera not forgetting the thee back cameras that this bad boy has.

9X Phone from Honor has a Kirin 710F processor which is in itself a mid-range chipset and a storage capacity of 128GB which is backed up with 4GB or 6GB ram according to the user’s preference and taste. The phones bag a 4000mAh battery that will offer you a substantial amount of usage time.

We are going to have an in-depth analysis of the phone to find out if it has the characteristics that could dim it worthy to be flagged as great as the Honor 8X was.

Camera

The camera on the phone is capable of shooting a resolution of 12MP on default. The maximum resolution of the main camera is, however, 48MP which is needless to say very good and just by using the default 12MP camera setting you to get quite crisp images.

Though one thing that’s for sure is that this phone is not going to necessarily win any best camera phone of the year awards. But the general camera is awesome and works okay for a phone of this kind of budget.

The phone delivers better noise-handling through down-sampling pixel-counts. Though when in good lighting the user can be able to use the max resolution setting. This means that the average camera work is just good for taking general pictures so in case you want to have some professional shots then I personally wouldn’t recommend this phone.

The phone is quite elegant and is among the few Huawei phones that still have Google’s licenses incorporated within it. Those who are aware of Huawei’s past will tell you about how the device was first banned in the US etc.

Well, a good look on the phone will show you how much it bears a great resemblance to the much popular Huawei P Smart Z. Now, most critics have complained that the device is not new but rather a spin-off of the original P smart Z device. I do not want to throw any shade or start off any infinite debates, but I’ll just describe the phone what it is; A good smartphone.

Design

The device has a sleek design and a very awesome screen to body ratio. The notch-less screen goes a long way in defining the phone’s character and its general appealing features. The company did an awesome job in designing this device as it bears so much youth and confidence within it.

The navigation bars are of course on screen and it has Android 9 including Huawei’s EMUI 9.1. the fingerprint sensor is also presumably really fast.

The screen is an LTPS IPS LCD with 1080 x 2340 px resolution all under 6.9 inches scoring an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

The main disappointment of this device, however, is the lack of an ultrawide shooter.

Battery

The phone’s battery is quite admirable, you can charge it using a USB type C port. It is very awesome especially with the speed that this type of USB cable transfers data at. This is something that most smartphones are taking up as a new look for their devices.

There is very little that you can hear of this device in general. Other than it’s a good device and will serve all your basic needs for a phone that is priced at such a budget price.

Unboxing

In the box, Honor 9X phone comes with a company built screen protector, a charging cable, an adapter, and a pair of earphones for the latter. This is a basic set like all other smartphones and the thing that is making this phone better is a 3.5mm jack for earphone usage. The phone also connects to GSM/HSPA/LTE networks which are quite useful in today’s smartphone world.

What’s worrying, however, is how many bad reviews it keeps getting against its good reviews. The phone is a budget phone, therefore, comparing it to other high-end devices would be a big downgrade for anyone with any actual smartphone knowledge. These types of phones work to deliver as many features as they can while also trying to maintain their average budget.

This being said, I can personally declare that the HONOR 9X goes a long way in performing all of its duties as a budget smartphone and just having all the features it has alone is enough to call it a phone that is worth the money that it offers. With three rear-facing cameras, who wouldn’t want to have a smartphone of this caliber and with such great attributes.

Bottom Lines

Aside from that, the general design of the smartphone is just as admirable as it is mouth-watering. There’s just so much that is admirable off of the very look and feel of Honor 9X. In fact, if not for the ultra-wide camera, it is definitely a phone worth getting yourself.

Especially if you are working on a tight budget and are heading for something that is both elegant and having a good set of specifications under the hood.

More about the phone is available on Huawei’s official sites and reference sites as well as information about the pricing and everything else about the phone.

January 29, 2020
LG V50 ThinQ 5G Dual Screen Review
Do you want to experience the incredible speed of 5G? You are in luck, as LG is coming out with the V50 ThinQ 5G dual-screen handset. If you belong to the UK, you can buy the phone at around £50 with a monthly subscription from EE at £64. The phone can also use the 4G network and connect to 5G once it finds an EE 5G signal.

The key aspect that made LG V50 ThinQ 5G extraordinary is its feature-rich second screen. You can add or disconnect a screen as per your needs. The second screen is compatible with the primary handset and acts like an attached phone cover its other half.

There are three tiny connectors on its back to facilitate data as well as a power connection to the second screen. The devices’ hinge boasts a solid build, which helps accommodate the second screen while keeping it flexible. The sturdy hinge supports both ‘clamshell’ and ‘tent’ modes.

The cover safeguards the backside of the phone.

A massive cutout integrates two more features: the fingerprint scanner as well as the triple-camera setup. Another cutout accommodates the device’s power switch.

The device comes with a headset jack (3.5mm), a mono-speaker, and USB-C port on the bottom. There are three more buttons on the device for controlling volume and accessing the Google Assistant.

The face of its second screen is amazingly glossy, complimenting the backside.

The V50 ThinQ 5G weighs 173g and has a measurement of 76.1mm*159mm*8.3mm. Its second screen measures 83.4mm*161.4mm*15.54mm and weighs 304g.

LG V50 ThinQ 5G Dual Screen comes with varied specifications.

The screen of the primary handset features a 6.4-inch OLED panel having a resolution of 3,120 by 1,440. It also comes with a sizeable front-camera notch. The second screen also boasts a Full-HD OLED panel.

The second-screen comes with its own set of features like ‘dual video.’ With it, you can convert its second screen into an amazing gaming controller and multitask without any limit. Gamers love this feature.

A small pop-up enables you to switch between the two screens, launch apps quickly, etc.

The device features durable black glass as well as metal. The back panel is super smooth and reflective.

The LG V50 ThinQ 5G Dual Screen device also comes with IP68 and MIL-STD-810G ratings. These ratings mean the device is water and dust resistant.

The device features five cameras. Two of them are present on the front-side and the other three on the backside. The phone comes with an internal storage capacity of 128GB. Users can also expand storage using a MicroSD card.

The slot is adjacent to the Nano SIM card slot.

The device features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with 6GB RAM. It has a massive 4,000mAh battery, which it needs to power both the screens and 5G.

LG V50 ThinQ 5G Dual Screen is compatible with Quick Charge 3.0. You can charge your device to 50% in just 35 minutes.

Pros
- A feature-rich second screen
- 5G support
- Pop-out control bar for smooth dual-screen controls
- 5mm headset jack
Cons
- The second screen comes with a lower resolution compared to the main screen
- Heavy when the second screen is attached
- Speaker quality could be better
- Battery life significantly drops when operating two screens
- Backpanel is slippery
LG brings detachable screens to the market, competing with the foldable. Although the second screen can make the device much heavier and demand more power, it also makes operation convenient.

Moreover, 5G support is going to make the phone ready for the future. You can expect decent images with its five cameras. All these features make it an excellent option for purchasing.
January 28, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime – Review

With a sleek design and extensive features, the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is all that you could wish for back in 2015. Impressive design and unmatched specifications are what had made the smartphone a winner in its time.

The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime was launched in November 2014 with a GSM/HSPA/LTE technology. Having dimensions of 130.8×67.9×8.8 mm and weighing about 130g, the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime was not only smooth and light on the hands but also premium in its outlook.

It has a built-in glass front and plastic back and frame. The key buttons are available n the smartphone for enhanced ease of use of the users. It has a physical home button at the bottom of the screen in the front and volume and power or lock buttons on the sides.

Operating System

The phone comes with a Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 processor, and Adreno 306 GPU that provides ample power for running all the applications smooth and lag-free.

The Core Prime smartphone runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat operating system, which is upgradable to 5.1.1 LolliPop that smoothly runs all its programs and apps in its background. It has a 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal memory and has expandable storage up to 64GB.

The TFT 4.5-inch display offers a proper delivery of colors and images with a resolution of 800×480 megapixels. It is embedded with a 2MP selfie camera and a 5MP primary camera, which features an LED flash with 720p video quality.

It also offers various other camera settings like beauty face, best photo, and more. Undoubtedly, a layback from smartphones today, the Samsung Galaxy Prime Core, was a recognized device in 2015.

Battery

The smartphone offers a 2000 mAh battery, which lasts up to 10 hours at a stretch for medium to high usage. It supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity of the 2.4GHz network. Also, the smartphone has a dedicated microSD slot up to 64 GB.

It has an in-built 2.0 micro-USB facility, GPS, and an FM radio features. Apart from this, the phone has other sensors, which include an accelerometer and proximity digital TV sensors.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Prime Core can be a weak competitor if you would compare it with the new and advanced smartphones of today. But, at the time and technology, it is a great option and preference by most of the users.

January 28, 2020