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All these prepaid plans on the list come with call and SMS benefits including data.

BSNL has announced a special cricket plan which comes with unlimited data and call benefits. Priced at Rs 499, the BSNL cricket plan comes with 1GB daily data benefit, unlimited voice calling, free 100 SMS per day and free Cricket SMS alerts for 90 days.

From Jio, you can go for the 2GB data plan to enjoy the upcoming IPL. At Rs 197 the plan offers daily 2GB data with unlimited internet post FUP at 64kbps for 28 days. The Jio 197 plan comes with free access to Hotstar, unlimited calls (local, STD calls and roaming) and free SMS.

This Vodafone-Idea plan is apt for live IPL experience. The plan comes with 2GB data per day priced at Rs 511. The plan also comes with unlimited calls, 100 SMS and access to live TV from irrespective of Vodafone and Idea for 84 days.

The next Jio plan apt for IPL comes with 3GB data per day. Priced at Rs 299, the plan offers daily 3GB data with unlimited internet post FUP at 64kbps for 28 days. The Jio 299 plan comes with free access to Hotstar, unlimited calls (local, STD calls and roaming) and free SMS.

This Airtel plan is the best fit for live IPL experience. The 249 Airtel plan comes with 2GB data per day priced at Rs 249. The plan also comes with unlimited calls, 100 SMS and access to Airtel TV for 28 days.

The second special BSNL cricket plan also comes with unlimited data and call benefits. Priced at Rs 199, this BSNL cricket plan comes with 1GB daily data benefit, unlimited voice calling, free 100 SMS per day and free Cricket SMS alerts for 28 days.

This Airtel plan offers some extra data. The 448 Airtel plan comes with 1.5GB data per day priced at Rs 448. The plan also comes with unlimited calls, 100 SMS and access to Airtel TV for 82 days.

The Mi 9 SE that was announced last month is currently available only in China. But that may change soon as the smartphone has been listed on Xiaomi Global's compliance page which hints at the company planning to expand its availability.

However, don't get your hopes high just yet as there are some other smartphones listed on this compliance page that never made it outside of China. But in the case of the Mi 9 SE, we have seen earlier evidence leading us to believe this one will.

There's no word from Xiaomi regarding the global availability of Mi 9 SE, so we will have to wait until more information comes in.

The Mi 9 SE is a toned down version of the Mi 9 and is the first smartphone to come with a Snapdragon 712 SoC. It has 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of storage in tow. Other specifications include a 5.97-inch Full-HD+ display, triple rear camera (48MP + 13MP + 8MP), and a 20MP front camera.

The Mi 9 SE features an in-display fingerprint scanner and packs a 3,070 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

This Holi, the box office turned Kesari, courtesy Akshay Kumar's recent release.

Based on the Battle of Saragarhi, Kesari is one of the most talked about movies of the year.

Given the palpable excitement for Akshay's war drama, the movie set the box office on fire.

Helmed by Anurag Singh, Kesari created new records at the box office on the first day itself.

After the intriguing trailer left the audience mesmerized, it was expected that Kesari would open to a decent collection.

But much to everyone's surprise, the war drama went on to emerge as the highest opener of the year.

Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to declare, "Kesari roar. Emerges the biggest opener of 2019 [so far]. Thu Rs. 21.50 cr. India biz".

Furthermore, Kesari went on to become Akshay's second highest opener ever.

The first place is taken by Akshay's 2018 release Gold, which opened to an impressive collection of Rs. 25.25 cr.

While Gold was followed by Akshay-Rajinikanth's 2.0, with the first day collection of Rs. 20.25 crore, it has now been replaced by Kesari.

We wonder how many records Kesari will shatter.

For the uninitiated, Kesari narrated the story of the Battle of Saragarhi, which is said to be one of "the bravest battles ever fought" in the history of the world.

This battle was fought between 21 soldiers of the British Indian Army's Sikh Regiment and 10,000 Afghan tribesmen in September 1897.

The regiment, which was led by Havildar Ishar Singh, fought till their death.

Meanwhile, Kesari became the recent target of piracy giant TamilRockers and was leaked online just a day after its theatrical release. According to media reports, the movie was available for free download in HD quality. Would this affect the movie's collections? Only time will tell.

We heard quite a lot about the Motorola One Vision in the past couple of days. The smartphone paid a visit to Geekbench and later its detailed specs leaked online. It also popped up on Wi-Fi Alliance's website bearing model number XT1970-1 and running Android Pie. Now today, we are treated to an official-looking press render of the One Vision, which shows its design.

This image comes to us courtesy of Tiger Mobiles. It reveals the phone has a punch-hole display with the selfie camera located in the left corner. The display has small bezels on its left, right, and top, with the chin being comparatively larger.

Moving on to the back, we have a dual camera setup placed vertically in the left with a dual-LED flash down below. The cameras also have text to their right which confirms one of them will be a 48MP unit.

The back of the smartphone, which seems to have a glossy finish, is also home to a fingerprint scanner with Motorola's signature bat-wing logo atop, and further down below, we have the Android One branding.

Other things we can ascertain from this image is that the One Vision will come with a USB-C port placed at the bottom which will be flanked by a speaker and a microphone. We don't see the headphone jack which means it's either placed at the top, or Motorola decided to ditch it.

The One Vision has the SIM card slot located on the left, with the volume rocker and power button sitting on the right. The lockscreen of the phone has the date of April 3 which is when it may go official. You can also see the pill-shaped button at the bottom which indicates the phone will run Android Pie out-of-the-box.

The Motorola One Vision looks the same as the P40 that leaked last December. Well, that's because these are likely the same phone which will be launched under different names in different markets. The One Vision is reported to launch in Latin America, India, and Brazil, with the P40 being China-exclusive.

You can head over here to check out the detailed specs of the One Vision. The P40 will likely have the same hardware, but there could be some differences between the two in terms of RAM and onboard storage.

The iPhone 11, or whatever name Apple manages to come up with for this year's release, will reportedly come with Wireless PowerShare support, supply chain sources reveal. Introduced by IDT in 2015, the Qi-based standard for reverse wireless charging (as in, charging other devices off of your smartphone) is supported on the Galaxy S10 series, but the feature was previously available on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

In the Apple realm, having Wireless PowerShare will mean, for example, being able to charge your Apple Watch without carrying its own charger around. Additionally, the second edition AirPods, announced this week, are available with a case that can be charged wirelessly - just how convenient it would be if you can do so from your iPhone 11.

The one issue is that present iPhones don't charge all that fast themselves - at least not with the bundled ancient 5V/1A adapter. The company does make an 18W PowerDelivery adapter that it sells separately, for which you need an extra USB-C to Lightning cable, the two costing a total of around $50. Well, word on the street is, that combo will come bundled with the next-gen iPhone, which will retain the Lightning port. It's not as great as having a USB-C port on the phone in the first place, but baby steps is better than no steps at all.

Earlier this month, Honor released an Android Pie-based EMUI 9 update for the 8X in China. Now the company has begun rolling out this update for the phone's global variant.

This Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0.1 update weighs a whopping 3.14GB in size and brings along improved sound recorder, faster app launch times, simplified UI, and Huawei Share 3.0 to the 8X. It is currently rolling out in Macedonia, but we expect a wider rollout soon.

Last week Honor confirmed it would release Android Pie for the 8X in India starting on March 18, but we haven't heard anything on that later. The company has said that it plans to release the update in batches this month so we expect the Indian units to get an update notification anytime now.

Chinese phone maker vivo unveiled the V15 Pro last month and made the V15 official earlier this month. Both these smartphones are already available in a couple of markets, and the latest country they have made their debut in is the Philippines.

The V15 is priced at PHP17,999 ($342) and the Pro variant is priced at PHP23,999 ($456). You can pre-order the V15 until March 29 and the V15 Pro until April 11 with sales starting after those dates.

The V15 is powered by the Helio P70 SoC which is coupled with 6GB RAM. It's built around a 6.53-inch notchless display and has 128GB of storage onboard. The smartphone features a 32MP pop-up selfie camera and boasts a triple camera setup at the back consisting of 12MP, 8MP, and 5MP modules. It comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 4,000 mAh battery under the hood.

The V15 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC and has 8GB RAM. It's equipped with a slightly smaller screen (6.39-inch) and battery (3,700 mAh) but rocks a 48MP primary camera at the back instead of the 12MP one on the V15. It also comes with a fingerprint scanner embedded under the display, with the selfie camera and storage remaining the same as V15.

You can head over here for a detailed specs comparison of this V15 duo, and here for our detailed written review of the V15 Pro.

CNET learned from a reliable source that Apple-owned Beats plans to release a new totally wireless update to the PowerBeats sport headphones. Apple’s AIrPods are quickly becoming the most popular pair of Bluetooth earbuds and a new Beats alternative could reportedly launch in April.

Apple recently announced updated AirPods with improved battery life, hands-free “Hey, Siri”, and an updated H1 wireless chip. It is believed that Beats’ new earphones will have the same Hey Siri feature, the updated H1 chip, and perhaps better battery life than the AirPods.

There’s no firm information about how much these Beats earphones would cost, but given the AirPods $160 (or $200 for wireless charging) price tag, they shouldn’t cost too much more. CNET speculates Beats could launch with a $250 price tag but suggests they should be $200 or below. The current PowerBeats 3 Wireless retail for $199 and Apple is Apple so… $250 it is.

The new PowerBeats would be a great alternative to those who don’t like the design of the AirPods or would rather use something sleeker. There are other truly-wireless earbuds out on the market now like the $130 Samsung Galaxy Buds or some of the Chinese alternatives from both Huawei and Xiaomi but for iOS users’ sake, any earphones with the H1 chip will work infinitely better for those on the iOS and/or MacOS ecosystems.

Huawei might as well just call the P30 phones “announced” and get it over with. The latest leak comes from its Singaporean site and does a good job of succinctly listing the best features of the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro as well as detailing the launch promos.

Buying a P30 or P30 Pro on launch day – April 6 – from the VivoCity mall will net you a free Huawei Watch GT and JBL Clip 2 speaker. These freebies are worth a total of SGD 467 ($345/€305). Europe will be getting the watch too (but perhaps not the speaker).

As for the specs (as if we haven’t seen them leaked a thousand times by now), the phones will offer attractive gradient-colored exterior, high-end cameras with great low-light capability and an interesting Dual-View feature.

Dual-View Video will be enabled after launch with an OTA update. It creates split-screen video with two of the rear cameras, showing a wide and a zoomed-in view of the scene.

Other specs include a 40MP “SuperSpectrum Sensor”, capable of shooting at “super high ISO” and low-light video recording. The Huawei P30 Pro will also feature a periscope camera (10x hybrid zoom) with OIS and a ToF sensor.

In Singapore, the new P30 phones will be available through M1, Singtel, StarHub and Lazada.

Geekbench got an interesting visitor - the Samsung Galaxy Fold. The foldable smartphone didn't score quite as high as its Snapdragon 855 and 12GB RAM suggested.

What that suggests is that the software on the unit that ran the benchmark is far from finalized and Samsung still has plenty of work to do before the April 26 launch.

Another interesting bit is the SM-900F naming, which is the international variant of the phone. If that one is using the Qualcomm chip it's a clear confirmation that we are not getting an Exynos version of the Fold.

Recently, the Fold appeared in a leaked video where we got a glimpse of it in both its tablet and phone glory. Not much could be said in terms of its performance though as the video only lasted several seconds and the device was never confirmed to be a retail version.

Have you ever wondered why your phone has a drained battery in the middle of the day? It might have something to do with a faulty application, running scam ads unbeknownst to you. According to fraud detection firm Protected Media, Ad Stacking was spotted in codes, provided by an ad technology company Aniview. Ad Stacking is essentially showing you one ad, but in the background it is playing multiple videos at the same time, destroying your battery life.

This type of fraud hurts not only you, your device and data cap, but also companies who pay for impressions and views, as well as applications and platforms who are buying and selling advertisement real estate for smartphones. Advertisers are told people are watching their clips but there isn’t enough response, so they have to pay even more.

Craig Silverman, a reporter at BuzzFeed News, contacted Israeli company Aniview which runs a video ad technology platform. Alon Carmel, company CEO, denied any involvement and said the code was created by third-party subsidiaries and exploited by another party. In the video above you can see that a pretty much regular banned about McDonald's or Michael Kors actually has multiple videos hidden behind it.

The reporter declined to name the application or its owner, mostly because they were most likely out of the scheme and were just carrier rocket of the scam. If you have issues with battery draining from any of your apps, consider uninstalling it and letting developers know before more people and their smartphones fall victims of such frauds.

साउथ के सुपरस्टार एक्टर रजनीकांत (Rajinikanth) की मोस्ट अवेटेड फिल्म '2.0' (2 point 0) का ट्रेलर लॉन्च हो चुका है. ट्रेलर शनिवार को पहले दोहपर 12 बजे आना था, लेकिन देरी की वजह से अब संभावित समय 1 बजे आया. सुबह से ही सोशल मीडिया पर 2point0 Trailer Launch और 2point0 Trailer Day नाम के हैशटैग से ट्रेंड कर रहा है. ट्रेलर लॉन्च इवेंट के मौके पर सुपरस्टार रजनीकांत के अलावा विलेन का रोल निभाने वाले बॉलीवुड एक्टर अक्षय कुमार (Akshay Kumar) भी पहुंचे. यहां फिल्म के मेकर्स समेत अन्य स्टार कास्ट भी शामिल हुए. 2.0 के ट्रेलर को हिंदी, तेलुगु और तमिल भाषा में लॉन्च किया गया है. यह साल 2010 में आई फिल्म 'रोबोट' का दूसरा पार्ट है. इस फिल्म में भले ही लीड रोल सुपरस्टार रजनीकांत कर रहे हों, लेकिन विलेन का किरदार निभा रहे बॉलीवुड एक्टर अक्षय कुमार (Akshay Kumar) 'सेंटर ऑफ अट्रैक्शन' होंगे.

ट्रेलर में शहर भर में मौजूद लोगों के पास मोबाइल फोन को विलेन अपने पास चुंबकीय ताकत से खींच लेता है. इसके बाद चील के रूप में पूरे शहर में आतंक मचा देता है. हालांकि पावरफुल विलेन से लड़ने के लिए 'रोबोट' फिल्म की ही तरह सुपर पॉवर का यूज करने के लिए साइंटिस्ट डॉक्टर वसीगरन बने रजनीकांत 'चिट्टी' को बुलाते हैं. देखना यह होगा कि लोगों के पास से मोबाइल फोन के गायब होने की क्या वजह हो सकती है.

वीडियो मशहूर प्रोड्यूसर करण जौहर ने धर्मा प्रोडक्शन के यूट्यूब चैनल पर रिलीज की. ट्रेलर रिलीज होने के सिर्फ कुछ घंटे के भीतर ही लगभग लाखों व्यूज आ गए. यह टीजर जल्द ही यूट्यूब पर ट्रेंड करता हुआ दिखाई देगा. अक्षय कुमार इस फिल्म में साइंटिस्ट डॉक्टर रिचर्ड के नाम से जाने जाएंगे. बाद में डॉक्टर रिचर्ड और चिट्टी के बीच आमना-सामना करते हुए देखा जाएगा. 

बता दें, '2.0' में पहली बार अक्षय और रजनीकांत साथ नजर आएंगे. फिल्म में सुधांशु पांडे और आदिल हुसैन जैसे स्टार्स भी हैं. फिल्म में संगीत ऑस्कर विजेता संगीतकार ए.आर. रहमान ने दिया है. यह फिल्म 2010 में आई फिल्म 'एंथिरन' (रोबोट) की सीक्वल है, जिसमें ऐश्वर्या राय बच्चन भी थीं. ऐश्वर्या की जगह फिल्म '2.0' में एमी जैक्सन नजर आएंगी.

The craze around Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's 2.0 directed by Shankar has been to an all different level, ever since the film went on floors and as rightly so. After all, 2.0, which is a sequel to 2010 film Enthiran, stars not one but two great superstars and the fact Akshay plays a villain in this film opposite Rajinikanth only makes it all the more thrilling. Will the trailer of 2.0 be worth all our wait? Will Akshay and Rajinikanth blow our minds with their face-off for the first time ever in the history of Indian cinema? Not to forget, 2.0 is releasing in 4D which further adds on to the thrill.

While the anticpations keep shoot high with every passing minute. The grand launch event of 2.0 trailer has already kickstarted in Chennai. So without wasting a minute, we'll be bringing you all the LIVE updates from the venue. PS: 2.0 trailer will hit the web by noon today, which is just about one and a half hour from now.

Namaste England

Cast: Arjun Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, Aditya Seal, Alankrita Sahai

Director: Vipul Amrutlal Shah

I’m not sure there’s a word in the English dictionary that can accurately convey just how boneheaded the characters in Vipul Shah’s Namaste England are. This is a movie about stupid people who do stupid things while stupidly trying to convince themselves and others that they’re doing it for love.

If every idiot character that ever appeared on screen had to take an IQ test, Param and Jasmeet, the protagonists of this film, would rank lower than Harry and Lloyd, the imbeciles from Dumb and Dumber.

Arjun Kapoor is Param, a boy from the Pind, who falls for Jasmeet (Parineeti Chopra) the moment he spots her during Dussehra celebrations. We watch his interest in her, and their subsequent romance, develop strictly over various festivals, which made me want to ask if they have any contact in the months between Diwali and Holi for example. But let’s not digress.

The pair is promptly married after progressive Param promises to support Jasmeet in pursuing a career after they’re wed. In fact he’s such a nice guy he agrees to move to England so she can follow her dream. But an entirely unconvincing series of plot twists leads to Jasmeet heading westwards, leaving Param heartbroken and unable to follow after her.

It’s brave that Parineeti Chopra agreed to play a character so singularly manipulative and unlikeable. She hurts the man she loves repeatedly, she uses him to escape her own strict family, and like Param tells her at one point, she’s so selfish she’s happy to be in a relationship with a city than with a person. Add that to the fact that Jasmeet is also fantastically foolish, and you’ve got a heroine with practically no redeeming qualities whatsoever.

Param, meanwhile, is just a doormat with very little self-respect, and not particularly smarter than his wife. Arjun and Parineeti are hardly at the top of their game here, and it’s easy to blame the actors for this film’s shortcomings, but the truth is that Namaste England wouldn’t be a lot better if Aamir Khan or Meryl Streep were in it.

Which brings me to wonder how a film like this was made in the first place. Why no one – from the actors, to the studios bankrolling the project, or frankly anyone who’d looked at its ridiculous script – asked why good money was being pumped into such drivel? That will be one of Bollywood’s big mysteries.

In 2007, Vipul Shah made Namaste London with Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, and it was a pleasant enough entertainer with catchy songs and good chemistry between its leads. In Namaste England, Shah and his writers attempt to recycle some of what worked the last time around, including a rousing patriotic monologue by the hero addressed to a snotty India-basher. Alas, this scene has none of the impact of the original. It feels tired, recycled, and rote.

It’s hard to apply a traditional rating yardstick to a film that’s bereft of logic, or possesses even a modicum of common sense or plausibility. I’m going to skip rating Namaste England. Yes, this is that kind of awful film.

Does the X21 manage to live up to the hype, does the in-display fingerprint scanner signal at the evolution of fingerprint scanners? Let’s find out in the comprehensive review of the Vivo X21. Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has taken the market by storm by cracking the under-display fingerprint scanner technology. In doing so, the company has managed to edge out Apple and Samsung as well. Vivo was in the limelight earlier this year when it showcased the Vivo Apex, a concept smartphone where a motorized camera module would pop on the top to achieve that true bezel-less display. Vivo finally launched the X21 in the Indian market, priced at Rs 35,990. Regardless of its price, the device has managed to create considerable hype with its in-display fingerprint technology. Here’s my review.
Familiar design The exterior of the X21 isn’t particularly fancy, as is similar to Vivo’s previous offering, the V9. A few minor tweaks are visible such as the 3.5 mm headphone jack moved to the top of the device, while the fingerprint scanner at the back of the device is now inside the display. Beyond that, the device is identical to the V9. It still continues with microUSB instead of the much expected USB Type-C. The speaker grille and front-facing camera are present in the notch at the top of the display. The microUSB port, SIM tray, microphone and speaker grill are located at the bottom of the device, while the 3.5 mm headphone jack and microphone sit at the top of the device.
The dual camera setup and the LED flash are located on the top left corner on the back of the device. Similar to the V9, the camera setup and the LED flash on the X21 are fixed in a vertical line to match the iPhone X look. The volume rocker and the power button are situated on the right side of the device.
Good display The Vivo X21 comes with a 6.28-inch FHD+ display with Super AMOLED panel, 2280×1080 resolution, and 402 PPI display density. The size and 19:9 aspect ratio of the display does make it a bit difficult to use using only one hand. It is also extremely difficult to reach to the top edge of the diagonally opposite side of the display using thumbs but it is not a deal breaker and quite normal with most smartphones sporting tall display. Vivo X21 comes with a notch on the top and if you are still not a fan of the notch then you will simply have to get habitual to its presence. The display of the device is protected by third generation Corning Gorilla Glass. The display produces bright and vivid colors with deep blacks. The brightness levels do take a hit if we change the viewing angles, but it won’t really affect real-world usage.
Vivo has added an ‘Eye Protection’ in the software to mimic the night mode along with the ability to change font styles a third-party app display ratios to fit the 19:9 aspect ratio. The display managed well under direct sunlight but I still found myself looking for shade because of reflective screen.
Operating system and performance X21 comes with Android 8.1 Oreo-based Funtouch OS 4 with March 2018 Android security patch level. Funtouch OS 4 is a custom skin by Vivo which wanted to mimic iOS as close to it is possible without any trouble from Apple. This iOS inspiration range from the pre-installed system apps (camera UI, clock, music,calendar, app icons, lack of app drawer by default, style of Android notifications, swiping up from the bottom to access quick settings, the settings app and the way all the settings of apps are bundled at the bottom in the settings app. X21 comes with Project Treble but it does not support seamless system updates and the device does come with plenty of bloatware in the form of reinstalled third-party apps including Facebook, WhatsApp, WPS Office, UC Browser, Amazon Store, NewsPoint, PhonePe and other apps by Vivo including vivo.com, Email, vivoCloud, i Manager, i Theme, Bowser and V-Appstore. The company has also added Google apps along with all the bloatware.
Some of the apps were not optimised to the 19:9 aspect ratio in the V9 but it looks like the company has fixed its in-house apps to support the taller aspect ratio. Considering that Funtouch OS 4.0 is a skinned version of Android, the OS does provide a number a vast number of options for its users giving them the option to hide notification previews, show network speed in the status bar, support navigation gestures that are similar to iOS, pack a ‘Game mode’, along with the ‘Do no disturb’ mode, and even settings to manage the always-on display according to the battery level of the device. These things are not present in the stock version of Android and users would end up installing separate apps for all these functions. The OS also offers nifty features such as Wi-Fi Display which I could not test, Smart Split, One-handed mode, App Clone, Smart motion, and Smart click. Smart motion allows users to control the device by interacting with the device according to the orientation of the device, Wi-Fi Display allows users to stream or mirror the device to a Wi-Fi-enabled display, Smart Split allows them to use two apps at the same time and users can manage the screen-split ratio, Picture-in-picture more, One-handed mode allows users to control the device using just one hand including the option to turn on ‘One-handed keyboard’ and ‘mini screen’. App clone allows users to duplicate an app to turn two profiles of the program including two WhatsApp accounts on the same device.
Moving on the performance of the X21, the device performs well overall without no hiccups. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC with an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.2 GHz along with Adreno 512 GPU, 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. For users who need more storage, the device comes with a second hybrid SIM slot that can also be used to add a microSD card to expand the storage up to 256GB. The experience of the device was smooth without any lag. I did not face any problems while running heavy games such as Modern Combat 5, Gear.Club or Dead Trigger 2 on the device. X21 did not heat as much during extended gaming sessions and the small amount of heat that was there was evenly spread across the back of the device. So the device performs well despite not packing a Snapdragon 835 or 845 SoC.
That fingerprint scanner The in-display fingerprint scanner is the key highlight of the device and to be honest, the inclusion of this technology in a consumer front device is pretty cool. Though, regardless of how new this technology is, it is still slower than the dedicated fingerprint scanners. The experience of unlocking the device is hit or a miss where the phone may require a second attempt to unlock the device. Another thing is that the in-display fingerprint scanner is located in a particular area in the middle towards the bottom half of the display.
This means that one needs to be precise as to where they keep their finger to unlock the device. Vivo has added an always-on fingerprint symbol to guide the users about where to keep the finger. But making that spot a muscle memory requires some effort. However, regardless of the aid to indicate where the fingerprint scanner is located, the scanner sometimes fails to register the finger. This does indicate that the company needs to work on the technology to make it as flawless as dedicated fingerprint scanners to match the coolness of this new technology with robust performance.
Camera department It comes with a dual camera setup on the back of the device with a 12-megapixel with f/1.8 aperture and a 5-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The back camera setup comes with phase detection autofocus technology, and an LED flash while Vivo has opted for a 12-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture for the front of the camera. Both the front as well as the back camera on the smartphone are capable of shooting video in 4K resolution. The back camera took good images in decent lighting conditions while surprising me with its HDR mode. The HDR mode managed to handle complex scenes with extremely bring and dark areas managing to balance the entire scene. There was some noise and the X21 is no Galaxy S9 or Google Pixel 2 when it comes to capturing textures, but it was overall good.
The images shot in low light conditions were not as good and lacked details and texture. The images turned out to be full of noise and muddiness with colors washed out from the scenes. The camera software does manage to give a range of options to control the camera, watermark the images. Both the front as well as the back camera support portrait mode and HDR modes. Users can also shoot ‘Live’ images using the ‘Live Photo’ mode. The device uses AI to separate the background from the subject in the foreground in the portrait mode. The edge detection may not be perfect but it is still pretty good.
Battery life The device is powered by a 3,200 mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery and the battery managed to give a decent backup lasting me about 8-9 hours on heavy usage and 10-11 hours on moderate usage. Heavy usage would include four email accounts on sync, constant emails, gaming for about an hour, WhatsApp messages, 20-25 photos and listening to music for about one and a half hour or so. The battery software also comes with a ‘Low power mode’ that limited the CPU and GPU frequency to conserve power while the automatically limited brightness of the device while disabling Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, touch feedback, Always on Display and enabling portrait screen to unlock. It also comes with ‘Super Power-Saving Mode’ where the user can only access Contacts, Phone, Messages, and the Clock. The system also gives users access to see which apps use more power in the background along with a list of power consumption.
Verdict: Should you buy Vivo X21? Vivo X21 is an all-rounder with good performance, decent camera performance and a snazzy new in-display fingerprint scanning technology at the heart of the device. The device is a testament to what dedicated Research and Development teams can achieve to beat tech titan like Apple and Samsung. However, regardless of how cool the technology is, I can’t help but notice the Rs 35,990 price tag of the device. Considering that the company is aiming audience in a price conscious market such as India, it is difficult to justify its pricing, considering market heavy-weights such as the recently launched OnePlus 6. The sheer performance, specifications, camera performance and design of the OnePlus 6 manages to surpass the X21. If you are a Vivo loyalist or someone who wants to tout that in-display fingerprint scanner before family and friends months before others, then by all means, go ahead and buy this device. However, in case you’re looking at more options, there’s the Samsung Galaxy S8 or the Moto Z2 Force, but they lack the joy of unlocking themselves without a visible fingerprint scanner.

After teasing fans throughout the day with trailers from the previous 'Race' franchises, Salman Khan finally dropped the much awaited ' Race 3' trailer. Salman took to Twitter and shared the trailer with the caption, "Intezaar hua khatam. Miliye meri #Race3 family se . #Race3Trailer OUT NOW : http://bit.ly/Race3Trailer #Race3ThisEid @SKFilmsOfficial @AnilKapoor @ShahDaisy25 @Asli_Jacqueline @thedeol @remodsouza @RameshTaurani @Saqibsaleem @FreddyDaruwala @tipsofficial @2454abudhabi" The trailer opens to a super suave Salman all ready to join the race. The scenes then move forward to introduce each character of the film- Anil Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Daisy Shah, Saqib Saleem and Bobby Deol in unique ways. The 3.09-minute long trailer captures some high-octane stunts, packed with strong and witty dialogues. The trailer finally ends with Salman flaunting his high-end gun totting skills, holding a modern bazooka of sorts. Excited much? Watch the trailer here:

The first two films in the 'Race' franchise were directed by Abbas-Mustan and the third is being helmed by Remo D’ Souza. While 'Race' starred Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Katrina Kaif and Sameera Reddy, the second part of the franchise saw John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez and Deepika Padukone along with Saif. Anil Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan starred in both Race films, with Anil being the only one to star in all three parts of the franchise. Jacqueline, who was seen in 'Race 2', will once again be seen opposite Salman in 'Race 3'. Well, having amped up the excitement levels already, it will be interesting to watch what the film has to offer once it hits the screens on June 15.

Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is set for a silver screen comeback after the birth of her son, Taimur, with Veere Di Wedding, has often shattered body stereotypes and she is at it again. In a new still from her upcoming film going viral online, Kareena flaunts her perfect bod in a colourful crop top and a stylish jacket.
Kareena plays the central character in the film -- a woman who is getting married, though she is yet to come to terms with the conditions of commitments and emotional baggage attached with a traditional Indian wedding. She was last seen in R Balki's Ki and Ka opposite Arjun Kapoor and Abhishek Choubey’s Udta Punjab (2016). Kareena claims she liked the film as soon as she read the script.
Talking about getting back to work after pregnancy, she said at the film’s trailer launch, “I’m very lucky to have a husband who is so understanding. It’s Saif Ali Khan who kind of pushed me to hit the gym and work and set an example to a lot of mothers.” Veere Di Wedding also stars Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar, Shikha Talsania and Sumeet Vyas in lead roles.
The film has been shot across Delhi, Mumbai and Phuket. Choreographer Farah Khan has worked on a song for the film that also features Punjabi rapper Badshah. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, it will hit the screens on June 1.

Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez are currently shooting for a romantic song in Kashmir. Today Jacqueline took to Instagram and shared a candid picture with Salman Khan from the sets. In the picture, Jacqueline is seen covered in layers of blanket and sipping a hot drink. While on the other hand Salman Khan is seen looking somewhere else and is seen wearing a vest. Jacqueline captioned the photo as "Too hot to handle @beingsalmankhan #race3 #kashmir @remodsouza @skfilmsofficial @tips" Reports have it that Salman along with the 'Race 3' team will shoot for two-three days in Srinagar. Post the Kashmir shoot, they will head to Leh, Ladakh for a song shoot. Directed by Remo D'Souza the action flick also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Bobby Deol, Saqib Saleem, Anil Kapoor and Daisy Shah. 'Race 3' is all set for an Eid release on June 15, 2018.
After 'Race 3' Salman Khan will begin shooting for 'Bharat' opposite Priyanka Chopra. The film will be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and it is an official adaptation of a South Korean film titled 'Ode To My Father'. 'Bharat' will hit the screens on Eid 2019. Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez, the stars of the upcoming actioner ‘Race 3’, packed their bags and headed to hills of Jammu and Kashmir to shoot a sequence for their film. The two stars created quite the fan-frenzy in Sonamarg when they were spotted arriving in off-road vehicles. Sonamarg has been one of the favourite shooting locales for Bollywood filmmakers. Salman is shooting for the second time here, after Kabir Khan's 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'.
Dressed in winter-wear, Khan was seen driving his vehicle to the set location where he met and greeted a few lucky fans apart from also posing for pictures. Co-star Jacqueline was also seen sporting a beige coat and wearing her hair in loose curls. The pair is expected to complete a two-day shooting schedule before Salman likely heads Ladakh to continue filming. 'Race 3' will also feature Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Daisy Shah and Saqib Saleem and is scheduled to release on Eid, June 15, 2018. Salman Khan on Monday reached the picturesque Sonamarg hill station in Jammu and Kashmir for a two-day shooting schedule of Remo D'Souza's 'Race 3'. He is likely to shoot for the movie in Ladakh after completing the schedule in Sonamarg.
Sonamarg has been one of the most favourite shooting locales for Bollywood and it is hosting Salman for the second time. He spent over a fortnight in Sonamarg last time shooting for Kabir Khan's super-hit movie 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. Raj Kapoor's 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili' and Yash Chopra's 'Silsila' are some of the better known Bollywood movies shot in Sonamarg. Besides Salman, 'Race 3' will also feature Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez, Daisy Shah and Saqib Saleem. Like all Salman blockbusters, 'Race 3' is scheduled to be released coinciding with Eid on June 15. Actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who is starring in a Remo D’Souza film titled ‘Race 3’, took a moment to appreciate the director-choreographer for doing a fantastic job with the film.
‘Race 3’ is a third installment of the popular action-thriller franchise ‘Race’. In a recent media interaction, the ‘Judwaa 2’ spoke about her association with Remo’s movies and more. Jacqueline, who is collaborating with Remo for the second time, said in a statement, "It was an amazing experience. We had gone to some great location and shot some really cool stuff. Remo, I feel is doing a fantastic job. The cast is already excited so we all are having real fun." The actor further added, “I am very excited. We all worked really hard in the film and it's turning out to be amazing.” ‘Race 3’ is produced under Tips Films and also features Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Daisy Shah and Saqib Saleem in pivotal roles.
The film is slated to hit the screens on June 15 and is yet another Salman’s release on Eid. Salman Khan's upcoming film 'Race 3' is one of the most anticipated films of this year. The makers are currently shooting for the last few portions of the film. Recent reports have it that Salman Khan and the 'Race 3' team will reportedly shoot for two to three days in Srinagar. Reports also suggest that the team will shoot for a couple of scenes and a few portions of the 'Allah Duhai Hai' song in Kashmir. Post the Kashmir shoot, they will head to Leh, Ladakh for a song shoot. Salman Khan had last shot in Jammu and Kashmir for 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. Directed by Remo D'Souza the action flick also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Bobby Deol, Saqib Saleem, Anil Kapoor and Daisy Shah.
'Race 3' is all set for an Eid release on June 15, 2018. On the other hand, Salman Khan is also lined up with 'Bharat' opposite Priyanka Chopra. The film will be directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and it is an official adaptation of a South Korean film titled 'Ode To My Father'. Produced by Salman’s brother-in-law Atul Agnihotri, 'Bharat' will hit the screens on Eid 2019.

Bollywood actors Sonam Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan are leaving no stone unturned to make the trailer launch of their upcoming film, Veere Di Wedding, a grand event. Photographer Manav Mangalani has posted pictures and videos from the event in which Kareena and Sonam can be seen arriving at the event. Veere Di Wedding, directed by Shashanka Ghosh, also features Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania in important roles.
Shashanka and Sonam have earlier worked together in 2015 film Khoobsurat. In a way, the commercial success of Khoobsurat saw a turnaround in Sonam’s career who went on to work in films like Neerja and PadMan.
Veere Di Wedding is also Sonam Kapoor’s home production venture, and she ensured a smooth shooting schedule for the film. Incidentally, this is also going to be Kareena Kapoor’s first release post pregnancy. She was last seen in 2016 film Udta Punjab.
Expected to be a light-hearted comedy, Veere Di Wedding is the story of four friends who come together for a lavish wedding. The team of Veere Di Wedding started shooting in September, 2017, and toured three cities -- Delhi, Mumbai and Phuket -- to complete the project. Ekta Kapoor, film’s producer, in an earlier interview to ANI, said, “This is definitely going to be a wedding to remember.” Veere Di Wedding will hit the screens on June 1, 2018.

Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani starrer Baaghi 2 is setting the box office on fire and how. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the action flick earned Rs 12.10 crore at BO on Monday, therefore bringing up its total collection to Rs 85.20 crore. Very soon, the movie will be smashing records by being one of the quickest to reach the Rs 100 crore mark.
After all, it is already broken Padmaavat’s record opening of Rs 25.10 crore. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh had shared the figures of the film by tweeting, “Despite bandh affecting biz in various states, #Baaghi2 puts up a SUPERB double digit total on Mon… Biz gathered momentum towards evening shows… Speeding towards ₹ 100 cr… Fri 25.10 cr, Sat 20.40 cr, Sun 27.60 cr, Mon 12.10 cr. Total: ₹ 85.20 cr. India biz.” Surpassing trade analyst Girish Johar’s prediction–who had said that the film will earn more than Rs 65 crore during its opening weekend–Baaghi 2 has surprised everyone by crossing the Rs 70 crore mark. The success of the Tiger Shroff starrer has been so tremendous that even Bollywood has gotten to its feet to applaud what the film has achieved.
While Hrithik Roshan has already given Shroff the title of the ultimate action hero, evergreen star Anil Kapoor also praised his friend’s son by sharing a post that read, “There’s a new king of the jungle with a roaring performance & a hit at the box office! Congrats team #Baaghi2!! @iTIGERSHROFF @DishPatani @NGEMovies @khan_ahmedasas @WardaNadiadwala @foxstarhindi @TSeries”. Thanking friends, family and fans for bestowing so much love on him and Baaghi 2, Tiger Shroff on Monday said, “I just want to thank you all for all the love and support you have given to me and the whole team of Baaghi. Can’t thank you enough. This feels surreal and it still feels like I am dreaming.
This is something I could never really dream of in my wildest dream or even dare to dream. I am just so thankful for all that’s happening. We are grateful and thankful. I cannot say enough. I am speechless and cannot tell you how I feel. I don’t know what to say honestly speaking but cannot stop saying thank you. Thank you to all who have been a support. Thank you audiences, family and friends for all your love.” Baaghi 2 stars Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani, Manoj Bajpayee, Deepak Dobriyal in significant roles.

Baaghi 2 movie cast: Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani, Manoj Bajpayee, Randeep Hooda, Deepak Dobriyal, Prateik Babbar Baaghi 2 movie director: Ahmed Khan Baaghi 2 movie rating: 2.5 stars When Tiger Shroff stands, arms akimbo, pectorals gleaming, eyes glaring, beautifully chiseled jawline straining, we can believe that his enemies—be they a muscle-bound duo or countless machine-gun rattling baddies—will drop like flies around him. And they do, in droves: this is a promise both the film and the hero keep.
When Tiger is on the move, kicking, jumping, punching, wielding guns and knives and bombs, Baaghi 2 delivers. It falters when it dives into ‘emotion’, trying to get our Army jawan hero in touch with his softer side. The love story is saggy. The pretty Patani, who debuted with sparkle in M S Dhoni, comes off insipid and out of her depth here. The trouble with a full-on masala film going in search of a plot is evident in the way the film unspools.
The bare bones are borrowed from Telugu thriller Kshanam, but the fillings are all strictly Bollywood: the attempt to create difference gets diluted. After a while, inevitably, all the bang-bang starts feeling familiar, whether it is happening on the streets of Goa, where much of the film is set, or in some jungles, location unspecified, where the long-drawn climax takes place. Tiger is cleverly surrounded by a splendid supporting cast. There’s the fully-in-the-groove Manoj Bajpayee as a sardonic cop; Randeep Hooda as the reefer-smoking hippie undercover agent; and Deepak Dobriyal as a shady-but-good-hearted car dealer with a side business in powder.
They lift the film every time they come on, knowing their place in the pantheon (the hero is on top, everyone else is below, waiting for their dialogue), and shining nevertheless. You wish they had more to do, even Prateik Babbar who returns to the screen after a long gap, and tries too hard for menace as a drug-addled crazy. You wish that this was a real ensemble cast, with equitable sharing rights, because then it would be so much more interesting.
We are left with the invincible hero in the snaky villain’s den, battling one man after another, scything through one attack after another, in his latest desi-Rambo turn. Finally, it all comes down to Tiger, and he burns bright only up to a point. An even bigger sin is in the way the film tries to re-jig Madhuri Dixit’s iconic “Ek Do Teen”: Jacqueline Fernandez, an efficient bumper-and-grinder left to herself, comes on, and our eyes glaze over.

Last year, when the makers of Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer A Gentleman started working on the film, reports suggested that it was the sequel of Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif starrer Bang Bang. However, it wasn’t the case as A Gentleman was a different film. But all Hrithik and Katrina fans can now rejoice as the two may return soon with the Bang Bang sequel which is called Bang Bang Reloaded.
We hear the makers, Fox Star, are determined to make the sequel. Trade analyst Amul Mohan had tweeted saying, “The makers of #BangBang have started working of its sequel it is learnt! The second outing has been titled Bang Bang Reloaded which they have registered this week! Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif are likely going to be cast again! More updates soon!” Reports also suggest Fox Star Hindi n as Bang Bang Reloaded since they had green-lighted the sequel.
On the work front, Hrithik Roshan is currently busy with the shoot of Super 30 directed by Vikas Bahl which is based on Mathematician Anand Kumar’s life and Katrina Kaif is busy with the shoot of Thugs of Hindostan as well as Shah Rukh Khan starrer Zero. Keep watching this space as we’ll be back with an official announcement on the cast of Bang Bang Reloaded soon!

Salman Khan has a double treat for his fans in 2019. His film, Kick 2, will hit the screens on Christmas 2019. This will be Salman's second release in 2019; his film, Bharat, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, will be out on Eid 2019. Kick 2, is the sequel to the 2014 blockbuster, Kick, featured Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez. Sajid Nadiadwala made his directorial debut with the film and will also be directing Kick 2. The release date was announced on the official Twitter handle of his banner, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

The wait is over! #DEVILisBACK!! #SajidNadiadwala’s Kick 2 starring @BeingSalmanKhan releases Christmas 2019. @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/UentECm1Tz

— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) February 7, 2018

It is not known if Jacqueline Fernandez will return in Kick 2, as the announcement mentions the names of just Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala. While some reports are doing the rounds that the makers are keen to recreate the magic of the original jodi, others suggest that the film will feature a different leading lady. Names like Deepika Padukone, Kriti Sanon and Amy Jackson are being tossed around. Meanwhile, Salman and Jacqueline will be paired opposite each other in Remo D'Souza's Race 3. The two recently wrapped up the Mumbai schedule of the film, which will hit the theatres this Eid.