Jeff Bezos leaves Bill Gates behind

Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, one of the biggest e-commerce platforms, has gone past Bill Gates to reach the $100 billion net worth milestone. Bezos is also the second after Gates, founder of Microsoft, to make the breakthrough.

According to a report by Bloomberg, Amazon owner's net worth shot up by $2.4 billion to reach $100.3 billion. This came as the shares of the online retailer jumped 2% just at the time of Black Friday sales. The percentage increase in the purchase numbers on Amazon is by 18.4 over the last year, adds the news website citing data from Adobe Analytics.

It is worth adding that Bill Gates hit the $100 billion net worth mark back in 1999. According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index's latest data , Bezos is leading the race followed by Gates at $89.1 billion, Warren Buffett at $78.7 billion, Amancio Ortega by $75.9 billion and Mark Zuckerberg at $75.3 billion. The second half of the top 10 list includes Carlos Slim, Bernard Arnault, Larry Ellison, Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

Bezos already got the title for being the richest person in the world for a brief time period earlier this year. The Amazon owner is said to sell its shares and flow it through another owned company Blue Origins.

Oppo F5 Youth Smartphone now official in Philippines

Few days after launching its F5 Smartphone, Oppo has announced a new variant of the handset in Philippines. The new variant goes by the moniker Oppo F5 Youth and can be seen listed on the company's website.

The device will cost PHP 13,990, which is roughly Rs 17,900 and comes in two color variants - Black and Gold.

According to specifications, the Oppo F5 Youth is a less powerful version of the F5 as it comes with a slightly downgraded camera and reduced RAM capacity. Rest all of the specifications remain the same.

The Oppo F5 Youth retains the F5's 6-inch full view display with 18:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ (1080x2160 pixels) resolution. Running ColorOS 3.2-based on Android 7.1 Nougat, the mid-range Smartphone is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P23 processor and 3GB RAM. It comes with 32GB inbuilt storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB using a mciroSD card.

On the imaging duties, the handset has a 13MP sensor at the back with f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. The buyer gets a 16MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. Battery also stays the same at 3200mAh.

Oppo F5 comes with 4GB RAM and 20MP front facing shooter. The Smartphone also comes with O-share file sharing technology which claims to make the Bluetooth file transfer 100 times faster.

Microsoft selling Samsung Smartphones

Microsoft recently announced that it’s putting an end to its Windows Phone once and for all. Also mentioned was that it would focus more on Android and iOS going forward.

Now, the company has even started selling Android devices from its web store. The latest one to go on sale is the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

The arrival of Samsung Galaxy Note 8 on the Microsoft Store comes soon after the company started selling Razer Phone, Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus last week.

One can get the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (64GB version) unlocked at $779.99, which is $150 less than the original price.

Why Microsoft suddenly started selling Android devices on its store, is one question best known to the company itself. As spotted by Android Authority, the Galaxy Note 8 being sold from the Microsoft Store comes with the company's own suite of apps.

The apps and services included are Cortana, Word, Excel, OneNote and Outlook. Nothing has changed on the software side of things other than this.

Reminding the specifications, the Galaxy Note 8 comes with a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ (2960x1440 pixels) Super AMOLED 'Infinity' display. The device runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat update and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor.

The Phablet comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage and is the first device from the company to sport a dual-rear camera setup. The rear camera includes two 12MP sensors, while the first one is a wide angled lens with f/1.7 aperture, the secondary camera includes a telephoto zoom lens with f/2.4 aperture. The front is home to an 8MP selfie shooter with f/1.7 aperture.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Starck Edition launched

Chinese Smartphone maker Xiaomi's first bezel-less Smartphone Mi Mix 2 has just received a limited-edition version called the Mi Mix 2 Starck Edition. This handset sports a signature of the French designer Phillipe Starck - who designed both the Mi Mix and the Mi Mix 2 Smartphones - at the back.

The handset will go on sale in China starting November 28 at 4,999 Yuan. This is the same price as the full ceramic body variant that offers 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, announced at the time of the China launch as the Special Edition Xiaomi Mi 2.

It’s also reported that the company has also launched a Black color option for the full ceramic Mi Mix 2 in China, which was only available in white.

The handset was launched in China in September and came to India a month after that. The company launched only the ceramic version with an aluminium alloy frame version in India that offers 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage at Rs 35,999.

The Smartphone is the company's first bezel-less Smartphone in India and is exclusively available on Flipkart and Mi.com online. It sports a 5.99-inch full HD+ display of 1080x2160 pixels resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio.

Powering the device is the 2.4GHx octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with Adreno 540 GPU. Currently running Android 7.0 Nougat, the handset is expected to receive Android 8.0 Oreo update by December.

The Smartphone has a fingerprint sensor at the back along with a 12MP rear camera with Sony IMX386 sensor. On the front, it has a 5MP camera placed at the bottom. It measures 151.8x 75.5 x7.7 mm and offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC and USB Type C as connectivity options.

Nokia 2 with Google Assistant launched in India

HMD -Global, the company who holds the license of manufacturing Nokia branded Smartphones launched the Nokia 2 Smartphone globally last month. However, at the time of the launch the company did not reveal the Indian price and availability of the device.

The company has now announced the price and availability of Nokia 2 Smartphone in India. The device can be availed at Rs 6,999 from all the leading retail stores in the country. The Smartphone will come in three color options of Pewter/Black, Pewter/White and Copper/Black.

The Nokia 2 comes with a 5-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. The display is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top. The device runs Android 7.0 Nougat and will also receive an Android 8.0 Oreo update.

The Smartphone is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor paired with 1GB of RAM. The device offers 8GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB by inserting a microSD card. The device sports an 8MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash and 5MP front camera with fixed focus.

This is the first Smartphone in this budget segment to come with a Google Assistant.

Nokia 2 houses a 4,100 mAh battery, which the company claims can last up to 2 days in a single charge. Measuring 143.5x71.3x9.30mm, the Smartphone offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

Xiaomi launches cheapest variant of Mi Note 3

Xiaomi has launched its new and cheapest variant of the Mi Note 3 Smartphone on its home turf in China. The device comes with a lower RAM capacity than the other two variants. The new device is listed on the company's website at CNY 1999 (roughly Rs 19,600).

While the previously launched two variants of Xiaomi Mi Note 3 come with 6GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB inbuilt storage variants, the new version comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

It is worth adding that the 6GB+64GB variant and 6GB+128GB variant were priced at CNY 2499 and CNY 2899 respectively. Now, the prices of these too have been reduced to CNY 2299 and CNY 2599.

Xiaomi launched the Mi Note 3 in September this year alongside the Mi Mix 2 and Mi Notebook pro laptop. The Smartphone's highlight is its dual rear cameras.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 houses dual rear cameras with 12MP+12MP lens. The primary 12MP wide angle lens comes with f/1.8 aperture while the other 12MP telephoto zoom lens comes with F/2.6 aperture and is claimed to deliver improved portrait shots with Bokeh effects. The cameras can also shoot 4K videos. There is also a 16MP front-facing camera with face unlock feature.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 sports a metal build with 'four sided curves' for a better grip. It has a 5.5-inch full HD (1080x1920 pixels) screen with a pixel density of 403ppi and 94.4% NTSC color gamut.

Running under the hood is the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor along with Adreno 512 GPU. The Mi Note 3 is backed by a 3500mAh battery and also supports fast charging 3.0 Technology with USB Type-C port.

Some of the other connectivity features included are Wi-Fi ac, Wi-Fi Display, Bluetooth v5.0, 4G, NFC and GPS. The Smartphone measures 152.6x73.95x7.6mm and weighs around 163 grams.

Xiaomi Mi A1 Rose Gold color variant launched

Xiaomi has launched a new color variant for its Mi A1 Smartphone in India. The device is now available in Rose Gold color variant in the country. Interested users will be able to get their hands on the device starting November 21 from 12:01 PM IST. It can be purchased from both Mi.com website and Flipkart. 

There is no change in the price tag of the Rose Gold Mi A1 handset as it remains the same at Rs 14,999. It is worth adding that the device was earlier available in Black and Gold colors.

Xiaomi launched its Mi A1 Smartphone in India in September this year. It is also the company's first Android One Smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat and comes with pure Android UI onboard. Running Android One on the Mi A1 will result in quick OS updates, bug fixes and a clean interface.

It has been also announced that the Mi A1 will be getting Android 8.0 Oreo and Android P as well.

Sporting a 5.5-inch full HD (1080x1920 pixels) resolution display with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass, the Xiaomi Mi A1 features a full metal body with rounded edges. Under the hood, there is a mid-range octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, clubbed with 4GB RAM and Adreno 506 GPU.

The Smartphone comes with 64GB inbuilt storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card.

The dual-rear camera of the Smartphone consists of a 12MP wide angle and a 12MP telephoto lens for portrait shots. The telephoto lens enabled 2x optical zoom. Some of the camera-features users will get include Beautify 3.0, Portrait Mode, HDR and more. At the front, the Smartphone has a 5MP camera.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 supports 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, hybrid SIM card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, GPS and Bluetooth. It is backed by a 3080mAh battery and has a fingerprint sensor at the back.

‘Infinix Mobility’ Targetting To Be Among Top 5 Smartphone Brands

Betting big on the success of the newly-launched flagship device 'Zero5', Shanghai-based Infinix Mobility is now aiming to break into the league of top five Smartphone brands in India by 2018-end.

The company has plans to come up with multiple launches in India at key price points to achieve its goal while keeping focus on device customization suiting local requirements.

Infinix Zero5, the latest offering from technology major Transsion Holdings, was launched couple of days back in Dubai, as part of its global launch.

Infinix Zero 5 device with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage capacity is priced at Rs 17,999 and the 6GB RAM and 128 GB storage version will cost Rs 19,999. Both the models will be exclusively available on online marketplace Flipkart.

The Chinese mobile brand is looking to target a new generation of customers with the latest in specifications on the processing, display, battery, and other fronts.

The device has 5.98-inch full HD display and is powered by octa-core Helio P25 processors and sports two dual cameras (12MP wide-angle lens and 13MP telephoto lens) with 2-time optical zoom and 10-time digital zoom while the front camera has 16MP for selfie lovers.

It has a unibody metal design, dedicated dual SIM slots along with a micro SD Card slot and a 4,350-mAH battery with support for a fast-charging feature.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Listed Online

The Chinese Smartphone maker Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of its next Smartphone. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Smartphone has been in news for quite some time and now it seems that the company will soon launch it in China.

The Smartphone was briefly listed on Jd.com in China with a price tag of CNY 8,888. The listing was first spotted by GizChinia.

Last month the Smartphone appeared on the certification website TENAA. The Smartphone with the model number MEE7 appeared on TENAA and is considered to be the Redmi Note 5.

As per the listing, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Note 5 will sport a 5.99-inch FHD+ display boasting a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution. The device will be backed by a 4000mAh battery and will come with dual SIM functionality. The Smartphone is expected to come in two variants - 3GB and 4GB with the option of 32GB and 64GB internal storage.

The images which appeared on TENAA highlights that the Smartphone will come with a bezel-less display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The Smartphone will sport a single rear camera and a 5 MP front facing shooter.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is the successor to the Redmi Note 4 Smartphone which was launched in India in January this year. Recently, the same Smartphone got a permanent price cut of Rs 1,000.

The 3 GB RAM version was until now priced at Rs 10,999 while the 4 GB RAM version was priced at Rs 12,999. However, after the price cut, the 3 GB RAM and 4 GB RAM versions priced at Rs 9,999 and Rs 11,999 respectively. The new variants are available from Mi.com website and Flipkart.

Alcatel A5 LED and A7 Launched in India

Alcatel has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of two new Smartphones in India. The company has launched Alcatel A5 LED and A7. The company introduced both the Smartphones at IFA 2017 in Berlin.

Price and Availability:

The Alcatel A5 LED comes with a price tag of Rs 12,999 and is available in Metallic Silver color. The Smartphone is exclusively available on Amazon. On the other hand, the Alcatel A7 is priced at Rs 13,999 and it is also available on Amazon. Both devices come with one-time free screen replacement and 20GB additional data from Reliance Jio. Along with this, Amazon is also offering some exchange offers and no cost EMIs.

Specifications:

The Alcatel A5 LED comes with a 5.2-inch HD display with 720x1280 pixel resolution. The device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is powered by a 1.5GHz Octa-Core Mediatek MT6753 processor. It offers 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage which can be expanded further via microSD card. The dual SIM device sports a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front snapper for selfies. It is backed by a 2800mAh battery and offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.

The other device, the Alcatel A7 sports a 5.5-inch full HD (1080x1920 pixels) IPS display with Dragontrial coating. Under-the-hood it sports an octa-core MT6750S processor, clubbed with 4GB RAM. There is a 32GB inbuilt storage along with the support for a microSD card (up to 128GB).

The A7 features a 16MP primary camera and 8MP secondary camera with LED flash on both the sides. Powered by a 4000mAh battery, the device measures 159.6 x 81.5x 8.65mm and weighs 175 grams.

Infinix Zero 5 with Dual Camera in India

China-based Transsion Holdings is set to unveil Infinix 'Zero 5' that will join the race of devices with edge-to-edge display and dual-camera system.

The Smartphone is expected to be priced below Rs 20,000 and will hit the global market by the the end of November.

Infinix 'Zero 5' would feature 6GB RAM and an expandable internal storage of 128GB. The device is also expected to be introduced with camera specifications that are available in flagship mid-segment Smartphones.

The device is expected to sport a telephoto lens and wide-angle lens set up at the rear.

Transsion Holdings in August launched Infinix Note 4 and Hot 4 Pro Smartphones in India in the budget segment.

Vivo V7+ Energetic Blue Color Variant Launched

Chinese Smartphone maker Vivo has introduced V7+ -- its selfie-focused flagship Smartphone with 24MP front shooter - in energetic blue color in India.

Priced at Rs 21,990, V7+ was launched in champagne gold and matte black colored variants in September.

Vivo V7+ is the first phone from the company with an 18:9 aspect ratio with 'Full View' display.

A high point of the device is 24MP selfie camera with an aperture of f/2.0 and flash. The phone sports a 5.99-inch IPS display (1440x720 pixels) in a unibody metal body.

There is 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 256 GB via a dedicated memory card slot. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset.