Apple iPhone 12, the upcoming 5G iPhone series was earlier said to be launched in September this year. Now several reports claim that we may have to wait a little longer than before to get a glimpse of iPhone 12. The latest reports say that it could take an extra month of delay in the launch of the iPhone series. This means that we may have to wait until late October or November to hear about the phone.
The novel coronavirus global pandemic delayed most of the product launches this year due to supply chain issues and factory shutdowns. Despite the hurdles caused by the virus, many companies brought their devices to the market. Earlier this week on Tuesday, OnePlus launched its Nord series in India. For some time, it seemed Apple would launch the iPhone 12 on time, but the latest reports are indicating that the delay is inevitable.
As per the report from MacOtakara, the 5G iPhone 12 is going to miss its expected release date of September. Many sources claim that Apple will launch the iPhone 12 LTE models in October, and the 5G models a little late in November.
iPhone 12 Expected Variants
Representational Image – Apple
According to the previous rumors and leaks, iPhone 12 comes with at-least four models — a 5.4-inch iPhone 12, a 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Max and iPhone 12 Pro, and an iPhone 12 Pro Max with a display size of 6.7 inches.
Expected Price
Apple iPhone 12 smartphone price is expected to begin around $649 or $699. Some leaks in the past claim that the price in India is likely to be around ₹74,900. The smartphone will come in three colors — Gold, Silver, and Space Grey.
You should note that these are just rumors and not the official details from Apple. The details, specifications, and launch dates are subject to change. Unless the official source from the company itself breaks the silence, we can just wait.
Pricing for the Asus ROG Phone 3 starts at just ₹ 49,999 in India for the 8GB + 128GB variant.
Asus revealed its ROG Phone 3 in India on 22nd July 2020 via an online-only launch event. The phone is the successor of the ROG Phone 2, being a part of Asus’s gaming lineup of smartphones. It comes with various hardware-level upgrades such as the newest Snapdragon 865+ chipset, a 144Hz display, and a massive 6,000 mAh battery. Also included are some gaming-centric features like improved heat dissipation via a redesigned GameCool Vapour Chamber with a graphite film, and presence of AirTriggers 3, Asus’s incarnation of shoulder buttons for gaming.
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Pricing and Launch Offers in India
The phone launched in India at a very attractive price, starting at ₹ 49,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant. The upgraded 12GB + 256GB variant costs you ₹ 57,999. Alongside the phone, come quite a few accessories like an Aero Case, 30W ROG Hypercharge Charger, USB-C to 3.5mm adaptor and a USB-C to C charging cable. Alongside the phone, Asus also brought a ton of accessories to enhance the gaming experience. These include the ROG Kunai 3 gamepad at ₹ 9,999, the TwinView Dock 3 at ₹ 19,999, Mobile Desktop Dock 2 at ₹ 12,999, Glass Screen Protector at ₹ 699, Neon Aero Case at ₹ 1,999 and a Lightning Armor Case for ₹ 2,999.
You will be even able to connect the ROG Phone 3 to a PlayStation 4, Xbox, or Stadia controller via the ROG Clip that comes in at ₹ 1,999. Additionally, the ROG Centre Headset launched at ₹ 7,699, the AeroActive Cooler 3 at ₹ 2,999, and the ROG Centra Core at ₹ 3,999.
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The ROG Phone 3 goes on sale via Flipkart starting August 6, 12 am IST.
Specification and Features of the ROG Phone 3
Powered by the Snapdragon 865+ 5G enabled SoC, the Asus ROG Phone 3 runs Android 10 with ROG UI. This lag-free clear experience is made better via a 6.59-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a staggering 144Hz refresh rate, 270Hz touch sampling rate, 1ms response time, and HDR 10+ support. There is also up to 12GB of LPPDDR5 RAM in the Indian variant and up to 256GB of UFS3.1 storage. On the camera front, the ROG Phone 3 has a triple camera setup at the back. A 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 sensor with an f/1.8 lens is paired up with a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera with 125-degree FoV, and a 5-megapixel macro camera.
There is a 24-megapixel selfie camera on the front and the phone can shoot up to 8K videos with its rear cameras. Connectivity options include dual USB Type-C ports, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth v5.1, NavIC, and 5G. The fingerprint scanner is in-display and should be plenty fast. Additionally, the phone omits a 3.5mm audio jack but does come with an adaptor inside the box. Lastly, a 6,000 mAh battery powers the ROG Phone 3 with support for 30W USB-PD fast charging.
This phone is truly a spec-monster, and the price seems quite right to us. Would you be interested in buying the ROG Phone 3? Let us know in the comments down below!
Last year, the video streaming service Netflix had launched a mobile-only subscription plan worth ₹199 for Indian users. This plan restricts the video quality to standard definition (SD) only. The company said the plan is well received by the Indian users till now. But Netflix is now testing a new monthly “Mobile+” plan worth ₹349 for users in India. This plan is much cheaper than the basic standard definition (SD) plan of ₹499 per month.
With the new plan, which is still under testing, the company is reportedly providing the benefits of the ₹699 “Standard” plan. It offers a high definition (HD) video access across various devices like PCs, Mobiles, and Tablets, in contrast to the basic ₹499 plan. It means the users can watch the videos on mobile, tablet, or a PC with the Mobile+ subscription. However, you will not be able to watch on TV or simultaneous screens at once.
Who Can Use Netflix’s New Mobile+ Plan
Snaps of Netflix India Plans (incl. the new ₹349 plan)
The upcoming ₹349 plan, or as it is named, the Mobile+ plan, is available only for select users right now. The main highlight of this new affordable plan is the support for HD streaming. It does not limit the user experience to SD or mobile-only, and you can watch on any device of your choice, except on TV. It is a great choice for individuals who don’t care for the big screen experience or don’t own a Smart TV.
In fact, India is not the first target of Netflix to test the “Mobile+” plan. As per a report from Wirtualne Media, Netflix had introduced the Mobile+ plan in Poland already in February. The only difference is that it also offered support for simultaneous viewing on multiple screens.
The plan is currently under testing in India and based on the response from the users, Netflix India will make it available permanently to the public.
Pricing for OnePlus Nord starts at ₹ 24,999 and goes up to ₹ 29,999 in India
OnePlus has finally unveiled its first midrange phone in 5 years, the OnePlus Nord. After months of leaks, renders, and the creation of crazy marketing hype, the OnePlus Nord launched in an AR (Augmented Reality) event, followed by the OnePlus Buds. This device will be only available in India and Europe, with limited devices for the US. The phone is the first phone in OnePlus’ “affordable” lineup and is touted to deliver the same smooth experience as all OnePlus phones have done in the past. The features and price were exactly as mentioned in our pre-launch article here.
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OnePlus Nord Specifications and Features
OnePlus Nord being a midrange phone, features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G processor, which is 5G ready. It comes with up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS2.1 storage onboard. The visuals are greeted by a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 5 that supports a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch-sampling rate. All of this runs OnePlus’ Oxygen OS and its optimizations on top and will deliver a flagship like fluid day to day performance. OnePlus also says the phone will receive at least 2 years of Android Updates and 3 years of security updates.
For clicking photos, is a quad-camera setup on the back, which honestly looks the same as many other popular phones from Oppo or Realme. What’s different, REALLY different, is the flagship-grade 48MP Sony IMX589 main sensor that supports OIS or Optical Image Stabilization. The other cameras include an 8 MP ultrawide, 5MP Depth, and 2MP macro sensor. On the front, you will be greeted by a dual selfie camera. This setup consists of a 32MP Sony IMX616 sensor and an 8-MP secondary ultrawide lens with a 105-degree FoV.
Other notable features include NFC, 30W Warp Charge 30T charging, a 4115 mAh battery, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone also comes with OnePlus’ iconic alert slider and weighs in at just 184 grams.
Pricing, Availability, and Sale Details
The OnePlus Nord will be available in India in 2 color variants – Blue Marble and Gray Onyx. The pricing will be as follows for the three configurations available:
6GB + 64GB: ₹ 24,999 (Only in Gray)
8GB + 128GB: ₹ 27,999
12GB + 256GB: ₹ 29,999
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Regarding availability, the base variant will only be available sometime in September while the 8/12 GB variants will be available on sale via Amazon / Oneplus’ website starting 4 August 2020. Unlike many brands in the past, this phone will be available via an open sale from day one. There will be an early access sale though for OnePlus Red Cable club members on August 3. Pre-bookings for the device start on July 28 via Amazon India and July 22 on OnePlus Experience Stores.
Alongside the OnePlus Nord, the brand also released OnePlus Buds as its first truly wireless earbuds with a price of just ₹ 5,999.
Realme plans on bringing another entrant of its C series into India, the Realme C15. The C series of smartphones from Realme is targeted towards budget buyers looking to enter today’s smartphone space. This phone launches in Indonesia on 28 July 2020, as revealed by the company’s social media handles and official website. A massive 6,000 mAh battery and 18W fast charging are going to be the main highlight for this phone.
Image Courtesy: Realme
Realme C15 Launch Dates
Realme’s social media accounts and Indonesian website stated that the Realme C15 is scheduled for launch at 1 pm local time on July 28 in Indonesia or 11:30 AM IST. The phone will be up for sale on the same day from 6 pm local time or 4:30 PM IST. No details on pricing or international availability are available from Realme yet.
Realme C15 Specifications
The teasers by Realme have only talked about its 6,000 mAh battery and 18W fast charging. We can also notice Realme teasing its quad-camera setup on the back. We see the Realme C15 to be an elder sibling to the Realme C11 which recently launched in India. Both phones sport a new but similar design language, coming with a square camera layout on the back with a waterdrop notch in the front.
The capacitive fingerprint scanner is on the back and we expect the C15 to have an HD+ display up front. There’s also going to be an ultrawide camera – a step up from the main, depth, and macro sensors we saw on the C11. For the chipset, Realme is tipped to be using a MediaTek Chipset for their phone but no official confirmations yet.
Image Courtesy: Realme
The phone will be available in two color variants as seen on their microsite – Marine Blue and Seagull Grey.
Our Thoughts
The Realme C15 can be a good step up from the recently launched C1 that launched last week in India. We are yet to see what chipset this phone releases with, and what will the pricing and availability be in the Indian market? What do you feel, comment down below if you would be interested in purchasing this device?
OnePlus is officially launching its much-awaited mid-range smartphone, OnePlus Nord in India, today on 21st July. The smartphone-maker will also launch its first-ever TWS earbuds, OnePlus Buds alongside the Nord series. The launch event is set to start at 7:30 PM IST. It is for the first time that OnePlus is hosting an Augmented Reality (AR) launch event. The OnePlus Nord has continuously been on the news for the past few months, and finally, the wait is over. Read the below given steps to watch the 7:00 PM LIVE launch event:
Bloatware? Ads? Unnecessary apps? They’re not really our thing.
A lightweight, Fast and Smooth experience? That’s more like it.
Nord runs OxygenOS. Did you really think it was going to be anything else?
The OnePlus Nord launch event will go live today at 7:30 PM. The company will stream the event live on OnePlus’ official website and the OnePlus Nord AR app. This event will be an all-digital event to maintain social distancing, a new-normal these days.
To watch the AR Launch Event go through these few steps:
Step3: If you create your avatar, customize it, and continue.
Step4: Plug in your earphones and hover your device on a flat surface or a tabletop. You are successfully set to watch the event in AR.
OnePlus Nord & Buds Expected Price
Image: OnePlus/Amazon
Many sources confirm that the price for OnePlus Nord will be under $500 (approx. ₹38,000). This price may sound a lot while considering the price for the OnePlus 8, which was sold for ₹41,999 in India. However, various leaks of the past suggest a starting price tag much lower. A OnePlus survey had pointed out a starting price of ₹24,999. One other leak hints that the base variant will start at ₹21,999.
OnePlus Buds will come with a 30 hours battery life. As per an Instagram post from OnePlus, the company has hinted that the earbuds are below $100 (approx ₹7,500).
OnePlus Nord Design
OnePlus Co-founder Carl Pei in an interview with YouTuber Marques Brownlee showcased the design of the Nord. He also showed a few early stage prototypes. The front face of the phone features a hole punch cutout to accommodate the dual camera setup. On the rear side, there is a curved glass back and a quad camera setup aligned vertically. The quad camera setup is located on the top right corner. We are expecting many more details in the actual launch event at 7:30 PM today, stay tuned for the live updates.
The Moto G8 Play, an entry-level phone with a 6.2 inches screen, was launched by Motorola in October last year. Now Moto G9 Play, the probable successor of the previous Moto G8 Play has been spotted on Geekbench. The phone is still unannounced yet but the benchmarking site has showcased its key specifications. The phone is said to come with more memory than its predecessor. Though there is no official announcement from Motorola regarding the Moto G9 series launch as of yet but Geekbench hints that the company is working to launch it shortly.
Moto G9 Play Specs as per Geekbench Listing
As per the Geekbench listing, the Moto G9 Play will run on Android 10 software and powered by a Qualcomm SoC codenamed “guamp.” The processor is an octa-core processor clocked at a base frequency of 1.80GHz. By looking at the mentioned details, it is most likely to be integrated with a Snapdragon 6XX series silicon. The phone will be equipped with 4GB of RAM, which is twice what its predecessor offers.
Snapshot of Moto G9 Play Geekbench Listing
There are no extra details about the handset at the moment but as per PhoneArena, and if history is considered an indication then the phone will sit at the bottom of the Moto G9 series. The website also predicts that it will only be sold in a few markets such as Latin America and India. The price is expected to be in the proximity of $250.
Since the company is supposedly upping the RAM count and powering the phone with a better chip, other improvements are also expected. The camera system might also get better than the 13MP + 8MP + 2MP setup on last year’s G8 Play. Similarly, the 8MP front/selfie camera might get an upgrade too. The internal storage may also increase to 64GB while the 3.5mm headphone jack will probably stay.
You should note that these are all speculations and predictions. But if the handset is announced in the coming months, we will likely get more details on this.
OnePlus has launched its newest 8 series consisting of the 8 and 8 Pro and the official sale of these phones have started in India(READ MORE HERE). If you’re looking for a OnePlus device around the Rs. 40,000 to 50,000 range, chances are that you’ll find yourself confused in the plethora of options available to you. Should you buy the newer devices from the 8 series? Should you get the 7T that is way cheaper than the bunch? Should you get the OnePlus 7T Pro or the 7 Pro and have the “Pro” bezel-less device that gives you an eyegasm? Read along as we help you clear out your doubts and get what you want.
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The Rising Dilemma Created by Close-Range Pricing
All of the brand’s devices today are packed in a very tight price bracket. This can make it extremely difficult for anyone with a variable budget to choose the device for themselves. We feel it’s about time we mention the prices for all these phones below:
You can probably see now, why getting a OnePlus phone can be really tough if you’re in the market with around ₹45000 in your pocket. Since there are multiple variants of each phone available in India, we take a level standard for the phone to have at least 8GB RAM and 128GB storage for our comparison, though none of the phones in this article would give you any issues in day-to-day usage in either of their configurations.
OnePlus 8 Pro is by far the best phone ever made by the brand, and for any reason, if your budget can stretch up to ₹ 55,000, just get it without a second thought. It is THE phone to get if that’s the range you’re looking for and there’s no reason to get something else, especially in India where it’s priced quite competitively. It’s even got high value for money prospect to it. You may argue, “₹ 55000 is not a value segment!”, but considering the other brands which make phones in this segment, or even those which are priced higher, the 8 Pro offers too much at a lower price.
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IP68, check. Wireless charging, check. AMAZING cameras, check. 120Hz @ QHD resolution, CHECK CHECK CHECK. If you need the best android experience in this price, the OnePlus 8 Pro gets you everything you could’ve asked for. Trust us, it deserves it.
If you need a phone with a 90Hz smooth AMOLED panel, close to Stock Android experience and great value for each penny you spend, OnePlus 7T will settle you under the 40k mark even if you go for the 8/256GB variant. It offers all of the above-mentioned features with a Snapdragon 855+ chip that’s gonna last you years. The Snapdragon 865 is a great chip, but it doesn’t offer so much over the 6-month-old Snapdragon 865 that you would notice a difference in day-to-day usage. The 7T even shipped with Android 10 out of the box, hence it should get as many updates as the latest 8 series devices. The 7T is our choice for the OnePlus phone to buy, even over the newer OnePlus 8, due to a lot of reasons, which we mention as we come to the OnePlus 8.
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The OnePlus 7T gets you a flagship experience at a comparatively lower cost than the other phones in this comparison. If you don’t care about 5G(You shouldn’t either at this point in India), or getting some extra juice out of the more recent Snapdragon 865, then skip the OnePlus 8 and get the 7T.
OnePlus 8 is the Flagship Killer You Won’t Remember
Don’t get us wrong, the OnePlus 8 is a great device by itself and we do recommend having a look at it too. It’s just that the price tag doesn’t justify it’s existence when there are so many of the brand’s own devices that fair better than it. The OnePlus 8 is essentially a cleaner, more modern-looking 7T with a bumped up processor, battery and 5G. The dark clouds settle in when you notice that the 7T costs ₹10,000 less for the 8/128GB variant and comes with a telephoto camera which the OP8 exchanges to a sub-par macro camera. The 8T’s macro camera quality even fairs worse to 7T’s macro mode, which it performs with a specialised macro motor in its ultra-wide-angle lens.
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The OnePlus 8 would be a great phone, but we would either recommend you to get the 8 Pro if you could extend ₹10,000 higher, or if you get the 7T which would perform almost similarly and will save you quite a hefty amount of cash. If you do not mind missing a telephoto camera, or spending a little more for a recent device, this phone is still is a great choice.
The OnePlus 7T is priced for about ₹47999 for the 256GB variant, making it an excellent choice if you want, what we believe is the most beautiful smartphone display ever! The phone bumps up a few specs over the 7 Pro, even if it mostly feels the same. It’s got slightly faster charging, a macro mode-enabled camera, Snapdragon 855+ and will get one more update than the 7 Pro as the 7T Pro shipped with Android 10 out of the box. The OnePlus 7T Pro is not essentially value for money as the 7T offers almost similar specs with a less impressive screen and slightly smaller battery, so there’s only the screen why you should be looking at this device.
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The OnePlus 7T Pro is a beautiful device that gets as many updates as the brand’s latest 8 series. If you want a bezel-less, QuadHD, disturbance-free display, this is the phone to go for! If possible though, try avoiding it as it is still quite expensive, and still half a year old.
OnePlus 7 Pro for the Love of Displays and Your Pocket
It’s about a year since the 7 Pro was launched, but the phone has aged quite well! We don’t feel it even aged at all. With a QuadHD + 90Hz display, Snapdragon 855, 30W fast charging and UFS 3.0 storage, it still beats out a LARGE number of phones from other brands in its segment. The Snapdragon 855 maybe a year old, but still handles anything you throw at it. Unless you game professionally on your phone, you should be considering this as a viable option. It doesn’t lose much over the 7T Pro and costs way lesser. Just a caveat, it will receive one less major Android update as compared to the other phones here, so take that with a grain of salt.
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If you want a beautiful 90Hz display experience and don’t mind losing out on the latest gen processor, this is the phone to go for. At it’s the price, it really is a compelling option if you need to have that screen!
Though we hope to have cleared out your confusion, if you still feel there’s anything left, here are our final thoughts, summed up:
1. OnePlus 7T:
The OnePlus 7T starting from just ₹34999, is a spec monster. Being a few months old, it offers the best value right now and has almost everything else that the phones below it in this list do. It’s got everything that a person would need to get through their day and the experience is smooth and fast. From a flagship processor to a high refresh rate screen and ultra-fast charging. And oh, a telephoto lens that its successor forgot to include. For the love of your wallet, get the OnePlus 7T.
2. OnePlus 8 Pro:
If you have a budget that can somehow accommodate the OnePlus 8 Pro, just close your eyes and embrace it. It is the best phone OnePlus has ever made. It doesn’t have anything negative about it compared to the other devices in this competition and offers the Best Android Experience in our view. If you need the best OnePlus phone with one of the best cameraphones in the market right now, shell some extra cash over the 8 Pro and you’ll be happy for a few years.
3. OnePlus 7 Pro:
The OnePlus 7 Pro comes in at third place for offering close to flagship experience for ₹42,999. This is almost ₹10,000 less than for what it was launched initially! If you don’t mind missing one extra Android update but want a slick phone that you can show off, the OnePlus 7 Pro is still a compelling option. But for us, we’ll give it a pass since Android updates are essential and we do value them a lot. But for the general user, who is not a tech enthusiast and just needs a great phone without much focus on software, it’s a steal deal.
4. OnePlus 8:
The OnePlus 8 comes in next in this list. Surprised after how much we bashed it all along? Well, if you don’t mind missing a telephoto camera and want an up-to-date looking phone with a hole-punch display and latest specifications, the OnePlus 8 offers all of that. In that case, we would rate it at the third place in this list but for the general user, the 7 Pro fairs in better. For the OnePlus 8, we recommend getting it only if you don’t get the highest variant, as that just doesn’t sink in well for ₹49,999 considering the prices of all the other phones here. It also lacks a lot of features that we expect OnePlus to give in this price (Read More HERE) range, so prefer skipping it or wait for the OnePlus 8T instead.
5. OnePlus 7T Pro:
It ranks in last for offering the least value for the money you spend for it. It still offers a flagship experience at a sub-50k price but it just can’t undercut its predecessor, the OnePlus 7 Pro that’s now priced ₹5,000 lesser. It does miss out on an IP rating and wireless charging, but the overall experience using it is much better than the other phones in this list, except the OnePlus 8 Pro. It sneaks in really close to that, but the 8 Pro is just better, being a newer phone and so is the OnePlus 8. More importantly, it’s quite hard to justify the price, as the 7 Pro and 7T cost much lesser than it does and offer a similar experience.
Does watermark on your videos bother you a lot! Then here are some quick fixes to remove all those unwanted watermarks.
1. Crop Out Watermark Using BeeCut
Beetcut is an amazing software which can help you to get rid of those unwanted watermarks on the video. This video editing software comes with some basic essential editing features like add text, merge clips, filters, effects, transitions, and more. To use this app, you don’t need any expertise because of its simple interface. Let’s discuss how to use it.
Source: www.beecut.com
Just download this software and install it on your device.
Once done with the installation, run the software, and select the aspect ratio that you need for your video.
Upload the file by clicking on ‘Import’ and then click on the next option, i.e. ‘Import file’ and lastly select the file that you want to edit from your device.
As the file comes on the editing table, do a right-click, and then select the ‘Crop’ option.
Once you are done cropping out the watermark, click on ‘Export’ to save the output file on your device.
2. Remove the Watermark Using Video Converter Studio
Video converter studio is an amazing app that can help you to remove watermarks like soft subtitles from videos. This software comes with a lot of amazing features like video converter, editor, downloader, and screen recorder. The interface is quite simple to use so the user can easily remove the watermark without much hassle. Let discuss how to use it.
Source: Video Grabber
Download the software and install it, then run the software.
Click on the ‘Add files’ option and select the video you wish to edit (i.e. deleting the watermark’)
Now, click on the ‘drop-down’ button on the subtitle bar and then choose the ‘None’ option.
Finally, click on ‘Convert’ to save the edited video.
3. The Best Free App to Remove Watermark – Apowersoft Online
Apowersoft Online is free online software that helps you to remove watermarks from both videos and pictures. You don’t need to sign-up or have an app to get access to this software. The software provides you a very user-friendly interface with self-explanatory features. So, users don’t have to worry much as you will get a grasp on it within a short period of time. let’s discuss how to use it.
Source: Beecut
· Visit the official site preferably on Google Chrome. · Once the website is open, click on ‘Remove watermark from the video’ and upload the video you want to edit. · As the video gets loaded, click on the ‘Add Box(es)’ and select the watermark on the uploaded video. You can select as many watermarks as you can. · Click on the ‘Erase’ button and then the software will do its magic by helping us get rid of those watermarks. When the editing is completed, download the video to save it on your device.
Since the launch of Hotstar in February 2015, it has become one of the most popular content streaming services. It boasts a collection of movies, TV shows, serials, and even live stream cricket and other sports events. Quite recently, the Walt Disney Company became the owner and operator of Hotstar on April 3, after the purchase of its parent company Star India last few months ago. The acquisition resulted in the change of the logo and name from “Hotstar” to “Disney+ Hotstar”. Now the Hotstar is officially Disney+ Hotstar. Here’s a guide for you to download Hotstar videos.
If you’re reading this article then you probably know Hotstar has its native Android and iOS apps also. The content streaming service can also be accessed through PC using a web browser. Since you are searching for how to download Hotstar videos and movies, you should know that like other content streaming services like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, Hotstar also allows you to download most of its content for offline viewing. However, the content is downloadable through its native apps only.
Limitations of Using Official Method
As said already, Hotstar officially allows you to download some movies and other content but there are many limitations. You cannot download all content on Hotstar, like live streams as an example. Also, you cannot play the downloaded videos outside of the Hotstar app, neither can you share or send the downloaded content to other devices.
How to Download Hotstar Videos – Multiple Methods
There are several methods to download the content from Hotstar including movies, TV Shows, and live streams. The methods that you shall be learning in this article include both official methods, and non-official or unofficial methods. The working methods being explained here are:
Official Hotstar Mobile Application for Android and iOS
Hotstar Video Downloader, a third-party online tool.
HotstarLiveStreamer program for Windows, using command prompt.
Acethinker Video Downloader
Using Videoder
Using these methods, you can save the videos on your device and can watch it anytime and anywhere you want to. You can even transfer the downloaded videos from one device to another.
NOTE:As mentioned earlier, these methods include both official and unofficial methods to download Hotstar videos, you need to know that downloading and redistributing copyrighted content is illegal and may invite legal action. We at AndroidFist don’t encourage/endorse you to do so and bear no responsibility for the consequences of your actions.
1. How to Download Hotstar Videos on Mobile Using Hotstar App
This method is the first, official, recommended, and the most efficient method to download Hotstar videos. This method requires an official native app of Hotstar for Android or iOS, depending upon the mobile device you’re using. If you don’t have the Hotstar application, download and install it from Google Playstore or Apple Appstore.
Follow the steps to download:
Ensure you have a good and working internet connection.
Open the Hotstar application on your smartphone and search for your favorite movie or whatever you want to download.
Choose the appropriate video you’re looking for. Locate the Download option at the bottom of the video description.
Now tap on the download button and select the video quality you want.
The downloading process begins automatically once you select the video quality. You’ll receive a notification once the download is complete.
You can now watch the downloaded video offline anytime. The only downsides are that only the Hotstar app can playback the video and the video cannot be shared/transferred to other devices. For most users, this method is sufficient as you may just want to watch the content offline.
2. Using Hotstar Downloader
The Hotstar Downloader is a web app designed by some third-party to download Hotstar videos for free. Since this tool is actually a website, it can be used on any PC, with any Windows, Mac OS, or Linux using a web browser. It can also download any type of video including live streams and hence, overcomes all the limitations of the official method of downloading via Hotstar app.
Just note that this method requires you to Allow CORS browser extension for its proper functioning.
Follow the steps:
Add and install Allow CORS extension on either Chrome or the Firefox browser.
Once added successfully, turn it on by clicking on it.
Open the Hotstar website on your PC, log in, and find the video you intend to download.
Play the video and copy its URL from the address bar.
Open the Hotstar downloader and paste the copied link in the input box given there and hit Enter.
Next, choose the quality of the video and click the “Download” button.
Your download will start automatically and there you go! You can play and watch the video anytime, transfer it to other devices, or send it to someone else.
3. Using Command Prompt (CMD) – For Advanced Users
Probably the best and efficient way to download Hotstar movies on Windows is to download by using CMD. CMD method requires complex commands but thanks to hotstarlivestreamer for its batch file. If you have a little bit of technical knowledge, this method is simple and the best method for you. To your surprise, with CMD you can even download Hotstar premium videos.
Follow these steps:
The first step for you is to download the hotstarlivestreamer program from here.
Now, extract the downloaded RAR archive using WinRar/7Zip.
Once extracted, open the folder of the extracted data on your PC.
Double click the hotstarlivestreamer.bat file, and it will open the Command Prompt window.
Paste the copied URL of Hotstar video into the command prompt.
Now select the video quality from the variety of available options and then enter the option “d” to download the video.
To find the downloaded videos, go to the same folder of the extract and open the “video” folder. These were the few, and most effective methods to download the Hotstar videos or movies.
4. Acethinker Video Downloader
Similar to the method of downloading with Hotstar Video Downloader, Acethinker Video Downloader is a web-based video downloading service. It can be used to download Hotstar Premium videos too. To download Hotstar videos using Acethinker Video Downloader, go through the following steps.
Firstly, copy the URL of the video that you wish to download from Hotstar.
Go to https://acethinker.com/online-downloader or just click here. Paste the copied URL into the URL box.
Now choose the video quality and then press the download button. The video will start downloading instantly.
5. Using Videoder
If you are frequently downloading videos and want to have a dedicated native app, this method is for you. This is the best method to download Hotstar videos for Android smartphone and PC users. Videoder is available for Android, Windows 10, and Mac and hence can be used to download videos on any device. You can download videos from any media platform, including Hotstar. It was originally developed to download YouTube videos but now it supports downloading content from over 50+ sites.
To download Hotstar videos using Videoder on Android, you need to install the Videoder app first. Since this app is not available on the Google Playstore, you have to manually install its APK file. To download the Videoder APK, go to its official website and tap download. Once installed, simply open the application and locate the Hotstar Icon. This will open the official Hotstar website where you can browse your content to download.
Now choose the video you want to download and tap the download icon appearing on the left-hand side corner. Select the video resolution as you wish and the download will start instantly.
