ASUS confirms range of ZenFone models that will receive Android 9.0 Pie update

Asus rolled out Android 9.0 Pie update for the ZenFone 5Z and started beta testing for the ZenFone Max Pro M2 recently. it is yet to push the update to last year’s ZenFone Max Pro M1. However, the company has announced the list of the Asus phones which will be getting the Pie update eventually later this year.  Continue reading “ASUS confirms range of ZenFone models that will receive Android 9.0 Pie update”

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update starts rolling out

After rolling out Android 9.0 (Pie) update for the Zenfone 5Z globally last month, the company has now started Android Pie beta testing for the Zenfone Max Pro M2. Continue reading “ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update starts rolling out”

Asus introduces new VivoBook 14, 15, and 17 with 8th-gen Intel Core processors and Chromebook C434

Asus Vivobook

Asus at the CES 2019 has announced the VivoBook 14, 15, and 17 slim and light laptops with four-sided frameless NanoEdge ultra-narrow-bezel displays for a near-borderless viewing experience. The company has also introduced the Chromebook C434.  Continue reading “Asus introduces new VivoBook 14, 15, and 17 with 8th-gen Intel Core processors and Chromebook C434”

ASUS introduces new ZenBook 14 UX431, ZenBook 13 UX392 and StudioBook S W700 laptops

Asus ZenBook 14 UX431

Along with new gaming laptops, Asus has also introduced new ZenBook 14 UX431, ZenBook S13 UX392, StudioBook S W700 at the CES 2019. Just as the name suggests the ZenBook 14 sports a 14-inch full HD display, while the ZenBook 13 comes with discrete graphics, thinner bezels, and a new chassis.  Continue reading “ASUS introduces new ZenBook 14 UX431, ZenBook 13 UX392 and StudioBook S W700 laptops”

ASUS Chromebook C204 and C403, Chromebook Flip C214 convertible and CT100 Chromebook tablet announced

Asus Chromebook C214 Flip

ASUS has announced the Chromebook Education series which includes the Chromebook C204, the ASUS Chromebook C403, the ASUS Chromebook Flip C214 convertible, and the ASUS Chromebook Tablet CT100. The new series features durability, spill- and tamper-resistant keyboards and all-around rubber bumpers.
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Asus VivoBook 15 and F570 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 5, 15.6-inch Full HD display launched in India starting at Rs. 30990

Asus VivoBook X505

ASUS has launched the new F570 gaming laptop and the thinner and lighter VivoBook 15 that come with the latest AMD Ryzen 5 processor with up to 8GB DDR4 memory and AMD Radeon Vega8 graphics. The F570 weighs in at just 1.9kg and is one amongst the lightest high-performance laptops. Continue reading “Asus VivoBook 15 and F570 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 5, 15.6-inch Full HD display launched in India starting at Rs. 30990”

ASUS CEO Jerry Shen steps down as company shifts focus to power users, gamers

ASUS has announced that its long-time CEO Jerry Shen is stepping down ahead of the company’s “comprehensive corporate transformation” part of a major shift in mobile strategy to focus on gamers and power users. Meaning, we might see more ROG phones and fewer Zenfones. Continue reading “ASUS CEO Jerry Shen steps down as company shifts focus to power users, gamers”

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 with Snapdragon 660, 6-inch FHD+ display and Asus Zenfone Max M2 surface in press renders

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2

It is already known that Asus is working on a sequel to the Zenfone Max M1; the Max M2 (ZB631KL) and Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB633KL). These new phones are expected to pack huge batteries like the predecessor but the most important thing is the brand new design as well as upgraded hardware. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 with Snapdragon 660, 6-inch FHD+ display and Asus Zenfone Max M2 surface in press renders”

Asus ROG Phone Hands On Impressions

Front, centre and well, back too, the Asus ROG phone employs every gaming related schtick and somehow manages to make it look good. This device is one of those rare examples of focussed engineering that delivers on all its promises. Asus claims to have worked with professional eSports teams to design the phone and it shows. Here’s what we think about the Asus ROG Phone.

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, triple-rear cameras and Zenfone Max M2 with Snapdragon 636 surface

Asus after the success of the Zenfone Max Pro M1 is working on the successor dubbed; Max Pro M2 and a Pro model. The devices come with ZB631KL, ZB633KL, ZB634KL model numbers. The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL is said to sport a 6-inches FHD+ display, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB and 13MP camera.  Continue reading “Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, triple-rear cameras and Zenfone Max M2 with Snapdragon 636 surface”

Asus Zenfone 6 prototype with off-center waterdrop notch surfaces in live images, video

Asus has moved past Zenfone 5 and is seriously working on completely overhauling the successor; the Zenfone 6. After the Zenfone 6 prototypes that surfaced a few days ago, now we get to see the flagship in live images. The variant we are getting to see is one among the various version that Asus will introduce at the MWC 2019.  Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 6 prototype with off-center waterdrop notch surfaces in live images, video”

Asus launches new Vivobook S14 (S530) and S15 (S430) laptops with 8th gen Intel Core i7 processors, NVIDIA GeForce MX150 in India starting at Rs. 54990

Vivo Book S15

Asus has launched the VivoBook S15 (S530) and S14 (S430) which are Windows 10 notebooks. The VivoBook S15 and VivoBook S14 weigh only 1.8kg and 1.4kg respectively and are just 18mm thin. The laptops come with ErgoLift hinge that recreates the feel of a desktop keyboard and offers a more comfortable typing experience. Continue reading “Asus launches new Vivobook S14 (S530) and S15 (S430) laptops with 8th gen Intel Core i7 processors, NVIDIA GeForce MX150 in India starting at Rs. 54990”

Online smartphone shipments in India grows 65% YoY in Q2 2018, Xiaomi leads with 54% share: Canalys

The online smartphone market in India is expected to surpass 15 million units in Q3 2018 with a growth of more than 25% year-on-year and expected to account a record 38% of the total smartphone market. In Q2 2018, online channels including Flipkart, Amazon, PayTm Mall, mi.com, OnePlus.com grabbed 35% share, growing 65% year-on-year. Continue reading “Online smartphone shipments in India grows 65% YoY in Q2 2018, Xiaomi leads with 54% share: Canalys”

Asus ROG Strix GL12CX desktop with 9th Gen Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti announced

ROG Strix GL12CX

The ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the Strix GL12CX which is the world’s first desktop to use the recently launched NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics engine. It also features specially selected, factory-overclocked Intel CPUs and also fitted with a custom liquid cooling system to ensure uninterrupted and reliable performance. Continue reading “Asus ROG Strix GL12CX desktop with 9th Gen Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti announced”

Weekly Roundup: Apple iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, Moto G6 Plus, OPPO F9, OnePlus Type-C Bullets and more

After so much hype, Apple has officially announced the iPhones which broke the news this week. The company has introduced three new iPhones; the iPhone XS, XS Max, Xr which is a budget offering. Apart from iPhones, Apple has also introduced the Apple Watch Series 4. Motorola has introduced the Moto G6 Plus which was long overdue. Let’s have a look at the things that happened this week.  Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Apple iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, Moto G6 Plus, OPPO F9, OnePlus Type-C Bullets and more”