"The Best Gaming Phone of the Era"

                                          RAZER PHONE

                             

DISPLAY:                  5.70-inch	RAM:              8GB	OPERATING SYSTEM:               Android 7.1.1
PROCESSOR:                 quad-core	REAR CAMERA:        12-megapixel	FRONT CAMERA:             8-megapixel
STORAGE:                   64GB	BATTERY CAPACITY:         4000mAh	RESOLUTION:         1440x2560 pixels

It is always refreshing to see a new face on the smartphone landscape, especially one as reputable as Razer, a major player on the thriving PC gaming scene.

You don't necessarily have to appreciate Razer's style and portfolio, but you'll most likely agree that the "PC master race" audience is a tough one to please. Razer has made a name for itself by managing to do just that, catering to the fickle gamer crowd's whims and fanciesThis is probably the best kind of track record to bring along when setting off to explore Android as a mobile gaming niche. An idea that few have dared to pursue. Mobile gaming is far from dead, nor is it a niche activity per se. Quite on the contrary, it's a growing fad and probably the one that's best equipped to accommodate a busy modern lifestyle.

With the rapid advances in hardware performance and a growing number of serious, competitive gaming titles, such as MOBAs, making their way on to the Android platform, it seems like a matter of time for more gaming brands to hop on the mobile hardware bandwagon. If there is money to be made,Enter the Razer Phone, the first phone to dare bring a high refresh rate screen to the traditional Android markets. An impressive 120HZ IGZO screen is easily the single most impressive novelty but the rest of the spec sheet is painting a pretty solid 2017 flagship picture. 

                     Razer Phone key features:

Body: CNC machined aluminum unibod

Screen: 5.7" IGZO IPS Ultramotion LCD, 1,440x2,560px resolution (16:9); wide color gamut, 120Hz refresh rate

Chipset: Snapdragon 835 chipset: octa-core Kryo 280 CPU (4x2.4GHz +4x1.9GHz); Adreno 540 GPU

Memory: 8GB of RAM, 64GB of inbuilt storage, microSD slot

OS: Android 7.1.1; Nova Launcher Prime Razer Edition

Rear camera: 12MP f/1.75 wide-angle + 12MP f/2.6 telephoto; dual-tone dual-LED flash

Front camera: 8MP

Battery: 4,000mAh; QuickCharge 4+ support (proper charger included)

Connectivity: LTE Cat.16, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, USB Type-C

Misc: Fingerprint sensor embedded in power key, dual front-facing speakers, THX-certified amplifiers, Dolby Atmos

 SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Release date	November 2017
Dimensions (mm)	158.50 x 77.70 x 8.00
Weight (g)	197.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	4000
Removable battery	No
Colours	Black

DISPLAY

Screen size (inches)	5.70
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1440x2560 pixels

HARDWARE

Processor	quad-core
Processor make	Snapdragon 835
RAM	8GB
Internal storage	64GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	2000

CAMERA

Rear camera	12-megapixel
Rear Flash	Dual LED
Front camera	8-megapixel

SOFTWARE

Operating System

Android 7.1.1

CONNECTIVITY

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
NFC	Yes
Infrared	No
USB OTG	Yes
Headphones	No
FM	No
Number of SIMs	1
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No

SENSORS

Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Temperature sensor	No

Top 5 Upcoming Games in 2018

1.FarCry 5 – (Ubisoft)

FarCry franchise needs no introduction. What began in 2004 as a modest and fuss-free first-person shooter, has gained a huge cult following among ardent FPS gamers. 

According to developers Ubisoft, the fifth instalment of FarCry, unlike its predecessors, will not take place in far-off exotic locations. The action will be set in the United States of America.

That’s not all. FarCry 5 will have brand new gameplay feature in which the player will be able to recruit locals to fight alongside him during missions. 

The release date is February 27, 2018. So, mark your calendar and power your controller

2.EA Sports UFC III - (EA Sports)

The octagon for UFC III is almost ready and we can’t wait to hear the three golden world – “Here we go!”

The third instalment of EA’s widely popular mixed martial arts fighting video game hits stores on February 2, 2018, and it will bring with it a new G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time) gameplay feature. 

Much like FIFA 17 and 18’s ‘My Journey’ mode, the GOAT feature will allow fighters to make choices throughout their careers that will ultimately affect their path to greatness. They will also be able to make promotional decisions to make big bucks before the pay-per-views. 

3.Spider-Man - (Insomniac Games)

Your friendly neighbourhood wall-crawler will once again spin a web of action, adventure and entertainment in the second quarter of 2018. For developer Insomniac Games, famous for the Ratchet & Clank series, Spider-Man will be their first fully licensed game after 22 years in the gaming industry.

As per reports, the game will only have a single-player mode and will not be linked to the origin stories of Spider-Man or the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, major origin characters like Wilson Fisk, Mister Negative, and Mary Jane Watson have already been confirmed to feature in the storyline.

The game is expected to release in the second Half of 2018. 

4.Dragon Ball FighterZ

The upcoming 2.5D fighting game from Arc System Works is the most anticipated fighting game of 2018 so far, and it’s one that you don’t have to be a Dragon Ball fan to love. The game will take concepts from Marvel vs. Capcom where you’ll form a team with three different characters, with the player controlling one of those characters at a time. Players will be able to switch to any of their team members during battle as well as call in an Assist move. Confirmed characters so far include Android 16, Captain Ginyu, Frieza, Gohan, Goku, and more.

5.Red Dead Redemption 2

A major part of 2016 for gaming news journalists was sorting through Red Dead Redemption 2 rumors and leaks, as there were more than even we can count (and we’d like to think we can count pretty high). Finally, Rockstar blessed us with a Red Dead Redemption 2 teaser on the same day that the Switch was announced.

We don’t have much along the lines of details just yet, but the teaser showed seven cowboys on the horizon, alluding to a possible multiple story angle, similar to Grand Theft Auto V. That’s just speculation at this point, although we know that there will also be a Red Dead Online. We’ll update as we learn more, but honestly, Rockstar could give us no details until the release date and we’d still buy RDR2.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the most anticipated upcoming open world games of 2018, and we can’t wait to get our hands on it.

Google Pixel 2, why should buy the new Pixels?

                               Google Pixel 2 

So, why should buy the new Pixels?

The combination of new hardware and already-brilliant software may finally be enough for iPhone users to comfortably transition over to the Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL. Google is making the transition even easier than before with their Quick Switch Adapter, which allows you to transfer old data from your iPhone or Android device to your new Pixel 2, super fast.

Google Pixel 2 smartphone comes with a 5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 * 1920 pixels. The phone is powered by 1.9GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor clubbed with 4GB RAM. The Google Pixel 2 gives you 32GB of internal storage but it can't be expanded further. The phone sports a 12.2-megapixel primary camera on the rear and an 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies. It runs Android 8 and is powered by a 2,700mAh non removable battery.

Google Pixel 2 Price starts from Rs 61,000.

Pros:-

  1.Google Assistant rivals Siri

  2. You're going to love it for entertainment purposes

  

  3. It takes really great photos.

  4. There's no more running out of storage space.

    

  5. You'll have a viable, and practical reason to use         augmented reality.

                  Specifications

Special Features

• FINGERPRINT SENSOR POSITIONRear
• OTHER SENSORSLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
• FINGERPRINT SENSORYes

General

• QUICK CHARGINGYes
• OPERATING SYSTEMAndroid v8.0 (Oreo)
• SIM SLOTSSingle SIM, GSM
• MODELPixel 2
• LAUNCH DATENovember 1, 2017 (Official)
• CUSTOM UIStock
• BRANDGoogle
• SIM SIZESIM1: Nano
• NETWORK4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available
• FINGERPRINT SENSORYes

Multimedia

• LOUDSPEAKERYes
• FM RADIONo

Performance

• CHIPSETQualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
• GRAPHICSAdreno 540
• PROCESSOROcta core (2.45 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 280 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 280)
• ARCHITECTURE64 bit
• RAM4 GB

Design

• BUILD MATERIALCase: AluminiumBack: Aluminium
• THICKNESS7.8 mm
• WIDTH69.7 mm
• WEIGHT143 grams
• WATERPROOFYes Water resistant, IP67
• RUGGEDNESSDust proof
• HEIGHT145.7 mm
• COLOURSKinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White

Display

• DISPLAY TYPEAMOLED
• SCREEN TO BODY RATIO67.71 %
• PIXEL DENSITY441 ppi
• SCREEN PROTECTIONCorning Gorilla Glass v5
• SCREEN SIZE5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
• SCREEN RESOLUTIONFull HD (1080 x 1920 pixels)
• TOUCH SCREENYes Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch

Storage

• INTERNAL MEMORY64 GB
• EXPANDABLE MEMORYNo
• USB OTG SUPPORTYes

Camera

• SETTINGSExposure compensation, ISO control
• APERTUREF2.4
• CAMERA FEATURESFixed Focus
• IMAGE RESOLUTION4000 x 3000 Pixels
• SENSORCMOS image sensor
• AUTOFOCUSNo
• SHOOTING MODESContinuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
• RESOLUTION8 MP Front Camera
• OPTICAL IMAGE STABILISATIONYes
• FLASHYes Dual LED Flash
• VIDEO RECORDING1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps, 640x480 @ 30 fps

Battery

• USER REPLACEABLENo
• QUICK CHARGINGYes Fast
• TYPELi-ion
• CAPACITY2700 mAh

Network Connectivity

• WIFIYes Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO
• WIFI FEATURESMobile Hotspot
• BLUETOOTHYes v5.0
• VOLTEYes
• USB TYPECYes (Doesn't support micro-USB)
• NFCYes
• NETWORK SUPPORT4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
• GPSYes with A-GPS, Glonass
• SIM 14G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) / 700(band 29) / 2300(band 30)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz 4G Speed: 75 Mbit/s ? 800 Mbit/s ? (LTE category 15)3G Speed: HSDPA 42.2 Mbit/s ?, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s ?GPRS:Available EDGE:Available
• SIM SIZESIM1: Nano