HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, recently launched Nokia 3.1 Plus in India. The key attraction of this smartphone is 6-inch HD+ display and 3500 mAh battery which is claimed to provide up to 2-day battery life. Nokia 3.1 Plus is also part of the Android One programme. Hence this device ideally will get monthly security update up to 3 years and OS updates for 2 years. Here is the quick Nokia 3.1 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons.
Nokia 3.1 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons
What are the different variants of Nokia 3.1 Plus available?
Nokia 3.1 Plus will be available in two variants. One with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage and the second one comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
Does this smartphone has dedicated microSD card support?
Yes.
What is the price of different variants of Nokia 3.1 Plus?
3GB RAM with 32 GB storage variant price is ₹11,499. Another variant price yet to be revealed.
What are the key specifications of Nokia 3.1 Plus?
Here are the summarised specifications of Nokia 3.1 Plus.
6-inch HD+(720×1440 pixels) IPS display with 18:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D glass.
Octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) SoC
2GB/3GB RAM with 16GB/32GB storage.
Dual camera setup. 13-megapixel primary sensor along with a f/2.0, PDAF lens and a 1.12-micron pixel size and 5-megapixel secondary monochrome sensor along with a f/2.4, fixed focus lens and 1.12-micron pixel size.
8MP front facing camera with a f/2.2, fixed focus lens, and a 1.12-micron pixel size.
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
To capture screenshot on Nokia 3.1, first, go to the screen on which you want to take the screenshot. Then press and hold Volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be captured. Another way to take the screenshot on Nokia 3.1 Plus is using Google Assistant.
What are the cons of Nokia 3.1 Plus?
We have not done the review on the device. However, based on the specification, here is the quick list of Nokia 3.1 Plus Cons.
Following Nokia 3.1 Plus demerits are purely based on comparison with other smartphones in the same price tag.
Mi Air Purifier 2 is a stylish compact air purifier which is priced at Rs.9,999. I have been using this air purifier at my home from December 2016. Based on my last one year’s experience, here is the Mi Air Purifier 2 review.
Mi Airpurfier 2 comes with triple layer 360-degree cylindrical filter. This triple-layer design claims to removes particles larger than 0.3 microns with a high-density EPA filter, while an activated carbon filter removes formaldehyde, bad odor, and other harmful substances.
Mi Air Purifier 2 Review- Pros and Cons
Mi Air purifier 2 Pros
Here are the few things which I liked with this air purifier.
Design: It is one of the best-looking air purifiers in the sub 10k price range.
Quiet operation: In night mode, it is almost silent. Xiaomi claims it produces a noise level as low as 30db in night mode. Though I have not tested actual decibel, it is quieter than the other air purifiers I have tested so far. It is hardly audible.
Sync with a smartphone: This Xiaomi air purifier can be paired with the smartphone through WiFi. Using the Mi Home app, you can monitor pollution level in real time or control the air purifier.
Easy filter replacement: As it has a single cylindrical filter, it is very easy to change the filters.
Mi Air purifier 2 Cons
Over the close to one year experience with this air purifier, I felt few things could have been better. Here is the list of Mi Air Purifier cons.
Cost of filter: According Xiaomi, the filter should be replaced every 4 to 6 months depending on the usage. MRP of the filter is around Rs.3,000. That means for 1 year 2 filter replacements required which cost around Rs.6,000 per year. In my usage wherein I have used the purifier almost 20 plus hours a day, I was required to replace it every 3 months. Otherwise, some bad odor starts to come in from the purifier.
Automatic shifting to auto mode after 3 hours: Irrespective of the mode you have selected and pollution level, this purifier automatically shifts to auto mode after 3 hours. So, even if the air pollution is high, you cannot run at high speed more than 3 hours continuously. Need to change the mode manually every 3 hours if required.
Filter availability: It is becoming a common problem for buying Xiaomi devices. Sometimes, filters are not available to buy. It says Out of stock.
No real-time air pollution monitor: Exact air quality can be monitored through the Mi Home App. However, if you don’t have the WiFi there is no way to see the air quality level. There is a LED indicator. But it will give only rough idea.
Mi Air purifier 2 review summary: Pricedat Rs.9,999, this air purifier offers a lot. Stylish compact design with max 310m/h Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) is the biggest USP. However, it lacks in few areas.
Much awaited Nokia 8 finally launched in India. Dual camera setup, ‘bothies’ camera feature, 6000 series aluminium unibody design, Snapdragon 835 SoC are the key attractions of the device. Both the dual camera in the back as well as the front-facing camera features Carl Zeiss optics. Here is the Nokia 8 India Price, some of the FAQ and Cons.
Nokia 8 India Price FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons
What is the price of Nokia 8 in India? How to buy one?
Nokia 8 Price in India is Rs.36,999. Online, the smartphone is exclusive to Amazon.in. The device will be available through offline stores as well.
What are the different colour options available?
This device will be available in Polished Blue Tempered Blue, and Steel colour variants. The Polished Copper variant will go on sale after few weeks.
What type of sim cards Nokia 8 supports? Does it support microSD card?
It supports dual nano sim cards. The device has hybrid sim card slot which means that you can either use 2 sim cards or 1 sim card with microSD card.
Dual 13MP primary camera with an aperture of f/2.0, 1.12-micron pixel elements, phase detection autofocus, a 76.9-degree wide-angle lens, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), dual-tone LED flash and an IR rangefinder.
13-megapixel front camera with PDAF, 1.12-micron pixels, a f/2.0 aperture, and a 78.4-degree wide-angle lens.
4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C (v3.1), and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
3090mAh non-removable battery.
What are the cons of Nokia 8?
This is not a review. Based on the initial impressions, here are the main drawbacks of Nokia 8.
Hybrid sim card slot.
The device is not fully waterproof.
Does not feature standout design.
Lacks cutting-edge features of flagship smartphones of 2017 such as bezel-less display etc.
How to take a screenshot on Nokia 8?
To perform print screen, access the quick settings menu and tap on screen capture icon. Alternatively, you can take a screenshot by press and hold volume down and power buttons simultaneously.
How to set custom ringtone in Nokia 8?
To change the ringtone of Nokia 8 with custom mp3, just copy and paste the audio file to ringtone folder. Now you can choose that from the Ringtones option under Settings.
Private sector Axis Bank, has successfully concluded the second season of its most ambitious project the “THOUGHT FACTORY” on 21 st July 2017 at diamond district Bangalore. The startup accelerator program at its Innovation Lab “THOUGHT FACTORY” is unique and first of its kind by a bank in India.
Driven by a passion to develop innovative and path breaking solutions for banking industry in specific, the third largest private sector bank of the country Axis bank has completed its “First Graduation Day” as a part of startup accelerator program which nurtured and mentored a total of six startup’s as a part of its first cohort.
The sole aim of this project is to make Axis Bank the first complete and wholly Digitalized Bank of India. The boldest decision of Demonetization was taken by the Honorable Prime Minister on 08th November 2016 has fueled the fire and desire by multiple folds to accomplish this into a very successful mission.
From a pool of 108 entrepreneurial start-up’s the innovation Lab THOUGHT FACTORY has initially managed to shortlist a total of six start-up’s in the emerging areas which are expected to be the biggest game changer of the century in the fintech space of Payments, Investments, Lending Analytics and Credit in rental space.
The six startups shortlisted by the bank are S2Pay, Pally, Perpule, FintechLabs, Paymatrix, and Gieom. Axis bank is confident that these start ups would redefine banking in the digital era and pioneer the move for the modern day banking.
A tech advisory board comprising of eminent panelists from various verticals like Sharad Sharma (iSpirit), Manish Chokhani (Enam), Vishal Gondal (Founder, GoQii) and Shankar Narayan (Singapore based serial entrepreneur) along with Axis Bank Senior Management form the ThinkTank for Thought Factory were present at the graduation day to mentor and share their experiences.
“Besides the Accelerator start-ups, the Bank, along with the Thought Factory team, has been working with other upcoming start-ups too,” Axis Bank Executive Director Rajiv Anand said. He further added that the idea behind this program is to accelerate the overall growth of these emerging startups and to explore novel banking ideas in the undiscovered segment of the banking sector.
Here’s a glimpse of six startups that have graduated from the THOUGHT FATORY:
Pally: Using AI, Pally enables businesses in the financial domain to deliver better customer experiences. It has created a chatbot that creates an investment portfolio for tax savings when it is fed an image of a salary slip.
S2Pay: The startup fundamentally enables offline mobile payments. S2Pay’s solution forms a layer over any payments app and users can make secure payments from their mobile app, even when they are offline.
Perpule: A Kalaari Capital-funded startup, Perpule allows users to scan products from their mobile app and pay from within the app once the list is complete.
FintechLabs: This is a lending management platform that offers different analytical models that can be used in the digital spending space. It offers a bunch of solutions including loan management software, peer-to- peer lending marketplace software, bank statement analyzer, and ID proof verification software.
Paymatrix: This startup is a property rent management platform connecting tenants and landlords. It automates the rent collection process through different payment options, offers customized rental agreements, rental insurance and provides tenant screening services.
Gieom: This firm offers cloud-based solutions and analytics to help large firms manage their operations, employee productivity, change management, and risk and compliance. It also helps banks transition smoothly to new IT systems.
The Thought Factory also runs an in-house incubator which works with three other startups to build innovative products. The bank is building a chatbot named ALEXA with Active AI to provide speedy redressal of customer queries via chat, an AI-based smart video-surveillance product with Uncanny Vision; and an innovation management platform with Worxogo that uses persuasive technology for aligning work behaviors with work processes.
Uncanny Vision: Uncanny surveillance an AI-based smart video-surveillance product which has the capabilities of human activity recognition, face recognition, object recognition, and self-learning capabilities. This tool is built on IoT based cloud computing to safeguard and protect of ATM’s from cyber threats like skimming of cards and prevention on intrusion from malware and ransomware.
Worxogo: A dedicated tool in innovation management platform which uses persuasive technology for aligning work behaviors with work process. The employee’s ideas are transformed into actions to achieve the desired results.
Alexa: An artificial chatbot indigenously built by the bank with an active AI interface to provide speedy redressal of customer queries as well as grievances via chat and an interactive voice response system.
Niki.ai: Niki is an AI-based personal assistant which helps book online movie tickets, pay postpaid bills, electricity bills, utility bill payments, mobile & Dishtv recharge, book cabs at best prices, buses, hotels and many more.
Moto G series is the most popular smartphones from Motorola. Moto G5 Plus is the latest smartphone from this series with improved internals and camera performance. So here is our Moto G5 Plus Review based on pros and cons.
This Moto G5 Plus Review is based on key merits and demerits. If you want to know on the specifications and features, comparison with Redmi Note 4, please refer our previous post.
Here is the list of Moto G5 Plus merits and demerits according to us.
Moto G5 Plus Pros- Reasons to buy
Stock Android experience: One of the biggest advantage of Moto G5 Plus is near stock android experience. There is very few customisations but they are useful for most of the users. Also there is no bloatware which interns reduces the space consumed by unwanted apps.
Good display panel: Moto G5 Plus comes with 5.2 inch IPS full HD display with around 424 pixel density. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The viewing angles, colour reproduction and sunlight legibility are good. In addition to it, there is Color mode option in the display setting which lets users select between standard and vibrant colour reproduction.
Camera: Camera is the one area where most of the Motorola smartphones struggles. Last years Moto G4 Plus had a decent camera. As a result of company continued to focus more on camera section, Moto G5 Plus delivers better results compared its predecessor.
Good general performance: Moto G5 Plus is powered by 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. This is the same SoC used on Redmi Note 4, Zenfone 3 etc. Our review unit came with 4GB of RAM. The day to day activities and gaming performance was excellent during our review period considering the price.
Build quality: Moto G5 Plus is the first phone from Moto G series to feature metal build. As a result of metal build, device feels bit premium in hand.
Moto G5 Plus Cons- Reasons for not to buy
No phone is perfect. Moto G5 Plus is no exception to it. So here is the list of demerits of Moto G5 Plus.
Late Android security patch updates: Moto G series are known for fast Android updates. But after Lenovo took over Motorola, there is a delay is security patch updates and Android updates.
No USB-C port: The device comes with microUSB port for charging and data transfer. It would have been great, if there is a latest USB-C port.
Average loudspeaker output: The device comes with single front firing speaker which also works as ear piece. Call quality on the device is excellent but audio via loudspeaker is average.
Storage option: Moto G5 plus comes in two variants. One is with 3GB of RAM and another one with 4GB of RAM. 3GB RAM variant has only 16GB of internal storage and 4GB variant has 32GB of internal storage. Considering the price, internal storage is less for a 3GB variant.
Less screen to body ratio: Moto G4 Plus had a body to screen ratio of around 71% whereas Moto G5 Plus screen to body ratio is around 67%. Due to this, though Moto G5 Plus comes with smaller screen size, overall size of the phone is not much less compared to Moto G4 Plus.
