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  • How to take screenshot on Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus

    There are many ways to capture screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. In this post, we will cover 4 different methods to perform screenshot on Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. You can choose any of them and the results are more and less the same.So let’s explore the different options to solve the question How to take screenshot on Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus

    Method 1: Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus screenshot using hardware keys

    This is the common method available on most of the latest Android phones. To take screenshot using this method, follow the steps given below.

    • Goto the page you want to capture screenshot.
    • Press and hold the volume down and power buttons simultaneously.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Method 2: Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus screenshot using palm swipe method

    To capture screenshot on Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus using this method, you need to swipe the side of your palm across the whole display from left to right or vice versa.

    Before following this step, ensure you have enabled this gesture by navigating to Settings > Advanced features > Palm swipe to capture.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to capture content.
    • Swipe the side of your palm across the display.

    Method 3:  Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus screenshot using Google Assistant Method

    To take screenshot using this method, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the page you want to capture screenshot.
    • Launch Google Assistant by long pressing the Home key.
    • Say or type “Take a screenshot”.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Method 4: Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus screenshot using Bixby Method

    To take screenshot using Bixby method,

    • Navigate to the page you want to perform screenshot.
    • Launch Bixby by long pressing Bixby button placed right below the volume rocker keys.
    • Type or say  “Take a screenshot”.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    How to take scroll screenshot on Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus

    To take scroll screenshot on Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9 Plus,

    • First take the screenshot using any of the first two methods mentioned before.
    • Tap on “Scroll capture” option which shows up at the bottom of the screenshot preview.
    • Keep tapping “Scroll capture” to continue going down the page.

  • Nokia 7.1 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    HMD Global added yet another Android One based smartphone to its India portfolio. Nokia 7.1 highlighting features include 5.84-inch PureDisplay panel with HDR 10, dual rear camera setup with Zeiss optics, and 18W fast charging options. Here is the quick list of Nokia 7.1 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons.

    Nokia 7.1 FAQ

    Nokia 7.1 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different variants of Nokia 7.1 available in India and what is the price?

    4GB RAM with 64GB built-in storage variant is launched in India. It is priced at ₹19,999. The smartphone will be available through top mobile retailers starting December 7, 2018.

    What are the key specifications of Nokia 7.1

    • 5.84-inch (2244 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ HDR 10 Display with 19:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
    • 14nm 1.8GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC, and Adreno 509 GPU.
    • 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.
    • Upto 400GB expandable storage through microSD card.
    • Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5, Type-C 2.0, NFC
    • Dual rear camera setup: 12-megapixel primary sensor, dual LED flash, f/1.8 aperture,1.28 um pixel size, ZEISS optics, 5-megapixel monochrome secondary rear camera, f/2.4 aperture, 1.12um pixel size.
    • 8-megapixel, f/2.0 aperture, 84-degree FOV front facing camera.
    • 3060mAh battery with fast charging.

    Does this smartphone have a dedicated microSD card slot?

    No.

    What are the cons of Nokia 7.1?

    Based on the specifications, here are the few demerits of Nokia 7.1. We will publish a detailed review in the coming days. We will update if any changes required in the same.

    • For the price, SoC is bit weak.
    • No stabilization of 4K video recording.

    How to take screenshot on Nokia 7.1?

    To capture screenshot on Nokia 7.1, access the quick setting menu and tap on “Screen capture” button. The screenshot will be captured. Alternatively, you can take a screenshot by the press and hold power and volume button simultaneously.

    Nokia 7.1 comes with impressive hardware features. How well these turn out in real time usage will be known only after spending some time with the device.

  • Samsung Galaxy A9 with Quad Rear Cameras FAQ

    Samsung Galaxy A9  touted as worlds “first rear quad camera” smartphone launched in India. 6.3 inch full HD Plus Infinity Display, up to 8GB RAM, 24 MP front facing camera, dual gradient curved glass back are the other key features of the device.  Here is the quick summary of Samsung Galaxy A9 with Quad Rear Cameras in the form of the FAQ.

    Samsung Galaxy A9

    Samsung Galaxy A9 with Quad Rear Cameras FAQ

    What are the different variants and color options available?

    Samsung Galaxy A9 comes with 6GB or 8GB RAM variant. It is available in 3 different color options- Lemonade blue, Caviar black, and Bubblegum pink.

    How is it priced in India?

    Galaxy A9 with 6GB of RAM is priced at ₹ 36,990 and for the 8GB RAM variant price is ₹ 39,990.

    What are the key specifications of Galaxy A9?

    • 6.3 inch full HD Plus Infinity Display.
    • Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC.
    • 6GB/8GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.
    • Dedicated microSD card slot.
    • 24MP front facing camera.
    • 4 camera setup in the rear.
    • Fingerprint scanner and face unlock options.
    • Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor.
    • Android 8.0.
    • 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (dual-band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, NFC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
    • 3800 mAh battery with fast charging support.

    How Quad Camera setup on Samsung Galaxy A9 works?

    Here is the summary of 4 rear camera in Galaxy A9.

    1. 10 MP telephoto sensor with  2x optical zoom and a f/2.4 aperture.

    2. 8 MP ultra-wide sensor with a 120-degree lens supporting a f/2.4 aperture.

    3. 24MP primary sensor along with a f/1.7 aperture.

    4. 5-megapixel depth sensor with a f/2.2 aperture.

    What are the cons of Galaxy A9?

    Based on the specifications, here are the few cons of Samsung Galaxy A9.

    • No Android 9.0. It is still running on Android 8.0.
    • There is no water and dust proof certification.
    • The slightly older chipset for the price.

    Samsung is offering a cashback of INR 3000 if you purchase this through HDFC debit or credit cards. You can also purchase through Airtel online store with attractive down payment and EMI.

  • OnePlus 6T Cons – Top 5 missing Features

    OnePlus 6T is one of the much-awaited smartphones of 2018. It has most of the best features of its predecessor and has some additions. However, there are few disappointments as well. High expectations set by OnePlus smartphones lead to these disappointments on this device. Here are such OnePlus 6T cons based on missing features.

    OnePlus 6T Cons

    OnePlus 6T Cons – Top 5 missing features

    1. No 3.5mm headphone jack

    One of the useful features which were available on OnePlus 6 and not available on OnePlus 6T is a 3.5mm headphone jack. This Pushes the users to buy an adapter or buy the new headphone or earphones.

    2. Missing wireless charging

    It was expected that the latest smartphone will come with wireless charging options. Though OnePlus 6T still has one of the fastest charging technology, having wireless charging provides additional convenience. It is one of the common features of current flagship smartphones.

    3. Same camera hardware

    OnePlus 6T comes with the same hardware when it comes to camera sensors and optical. There are few added software enhancements which will be coming to OnePlus 6 as well in the coming days. We expected an upgrade in the camera hardware department.

    4. In display Finger display is not as fast as a regular fingerprint scanner

    In display fingerprint scanner is the latest technology. However, it is still in the developing stage. It is not as fast as a regular fingerprint scanner which we saw in OnePlus 6. Also, one minor issue is screen becomes full bright when in display fingerprint scanner is used. This is not great if you are using in the night times.

    5. No changes in the SoC or display resolution

    OnePlus 6T has the same SoC and screen resolution compared to its predecessor. Now the base variant comes with 128GB of storage instead of 64GB.

    Our call on OnePlus 6T: If you already have OnePlus 6, it is not advisable to upgrade. However, if you have older phones, then it is good to upgrade. As the new phone has a bigger battery, higher screen real estate due to smaller notch and more importantly higher internal storage at the same price are the key reasons to upgrade.

    These OnePlus 6T cons are based on our observation by looking into the specifications. We will be making a detailed review with pros and cons once we get the device.

  • Asus ZenFone Max M1 Review-Pros and Cons

    Asus has recently launched two budget Android smartphones in India-ZenFone Max M1 and Zenfone Lite L1.  These smartphones are directly competing with the likes of Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A.  Currently, ZenFone Max M1 is available at special price of Rs.7,499.  For this price is it a good value for money smartphone? Let us explore in our Asus Zenfone Max M1 review.

    Recommended Reading:

    ZenFone Lite L1 FAQ

    Asus Zenfone Max M1 Review

    Asus ZenFone Max M1 Review-Pros and Cons

    Specifications of Asus ZenFone Max M1

    • Octa Core Snapdragon 430 SoC.
    • 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.
    • 5.45-inch HD+ Display screen with 18:9 aspect ratio.
    • Dual nano sim card slot+dedicated microSD card slot.
    • 13MP primary camera with a f/2.0 aperture and PDAF.
    • 8MP front facing camera with a f/2.2 aperture.
    • 4000 mAh battery.
    • Fingerprint scanner.
    • Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, and GLONASS.

    Asus Zenfone Max M1 Pros

    Let us start some of the things which we liked in this device.

    Compact form factor

    This device has a 5.45-inch display screen with 18:9 aspect ratio and thin bezels. Hence, this is very compact in hand and easy to use in one hand.

    Decent Display Panel

    The 5.45-inch HD+ display panel on Zenfone Max M1 is good. It does provides good viewing angles and has enough brightness to be legible in outdoors.

    Battery Life

    4000 mAh battery is one of the key merits of this device. In our usage, it easily lasted more than 1 and half days. This included a lot of video streaming, playing some games and some calls. 4G is enabled all the time.

    Asus Zenfone Max M1 Cons

    Outdated SoC

    Asus Zenfone Max M1 performance is decent for the price range. However, Snapdragon 430 is little older chipset compared to Mediatek Helio A22 which is used on Redmi 6A or Redmi 6.

    Average camera performance

    In good daylight conditions, Zenfone Max M1 takes good photos. However, in low light condition, it struggles.

    Slow Android security update

    At the time of writing this, the device still runs on July security patch update.