Vivo has introduced a refresh version of the Y20 budget smartphone in Malaysia. The company has launched Vivo Y20(2021) which is powered by a MediaTek processor rather than a Qualcomm chipset. Its sibling Vivo Y20 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor whereas the one which launched today has octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 SoC. In addition to this, the newly launched device also includes a waterdrop style notch display and a triple rear camera set up.
Vivo Y20 (2021) price and availability details
Vivo Y20 (2021) is a budget smartphone by the Chinese smartphone company which has been introduced in Malaysia. The smartphone price has been set at MYR 599 that translates to Rs 10,900. The device is available in two colour options of Dawn White and Nebula Blue. As of now, there is no word from the company on the international availability of the device but it is expected to reach other Southeast Asian markets in the coming weeks or so.
Vivo Y20 (2021) technical specifications
Vivo Y20 (2021) is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage that is expandable via a microSD card. The smartphone comes with a 6.51-inch HD+ IPS display with a waterdrop notch. It offers 720×1,600 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The handset runs on Funtouch OS 11, based on the top of Android 11.
In terms of photography, Vivo Y20 (2021) features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. In addition to this, there is a 2-megapixel secondary depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. The camera modes include portrait, panorama, live photo, time-among others. Upfront there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/1.8 aperture.
The Vivo Y20 (2021) packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W fast charging. Furthermore, there is dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Glonass, 4G, and a Micro-USB port for charging. Whereas the sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, e-compass and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
OnePlus has now started with the incremental rollout of a new OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8T in India and North America regions. The same will soon be available in Europe region as well. It is as following:
India: 11.0.6.7.KB05DA
Europe: 11.0.6.8.KB05BA
North America: 11.0.6.7.KB05AA
As far as system Changelog is concerned, OnePlus has optimized the experience of full-screen gestures in OnePlus 8T smartphone. Besides this, the smartphone maker has also increased fingerprint unlock success rates for faster unlock speed. There is also newly added keyboard height adjustment that enables the users to raise or hide the bottom shortcut bar for a better input experience. To enable the same, one needs to go to Settings>System>Language & input>Keyboard height adjustment. Also, it has provided updated Android security patch to 2020.11.
On the camera front, OnePlus 8T will now provide optimized the image quality on nightscape. In the gallery of this smartphone, the company has fixed a small probability issue that photos don’t display in the gallery.
Talking about the network, OnePlus has fixed the issue in OnePlus 8T that the WiFi connection failed in a specific situation. Furthermore, improved the stability of communication.
Besides all the above-listed features, OnePlus Store in India provides an intuitive and convenient way to manage the OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and easily shop for OnePlus products.
Also, OnePlus has asked the users to provide the feedback in the bug reporting forum. The users can also reachout on bughunters@oneplus.com, if they have any questions or need help. More information on the integrated Feedback tool can be accessed after downloading the Community app installed on the device.
Meanwhile, the company has also launched the new OnePlus Urban Traveler Backpack known as OnePlus Gear. According to the company, “This backpack was designed with the Italian designer Eduardo Alessi. We had a lot of discussions in the early stage of product design, including the silhouette, the choice between various functional designs, materials, and color sets.”
Talking about the design, OnePlus revealed, “After we had several prototypes in the early stage, we conducted an appearance survey in one of our Open Ears Forums, and the final choice was also determined based on your voting results. In terms of the daily life scenario, whether it is commuting or school, this backpack is a perfect fit for you.”
Additionally, the OnePlus Urban Traveler Backpack has a similar size to our previous backpacks. With a capacity of 20 L, it still manages to be lighter. It has a total of 9 pockets, and the front diagonal zipper is designed with a square storage space, which can contain some small notebooks and loose items.
Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo is all set to launch its new smartphone on January 11. The company confirmed the launch day for iQoo 7 today via the Chinese microsite Weibo. This is going to be the company’s flagship smartphone series which is expected to include three or four other devices. The biggest USP of the smartphone is that it will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Recently a poster was also released by the company which shared few details with regard to its design.
iQoo has officially confirmed to launch iQoo 7 via Weibo. As per the official poster the company’s flagship model is set for a release on January 11 in China. The launch event will start at 7.30 PM. The poster image carries a three coloured strip with blue back and red colour which clearly indicated iQoo 7 BMW special edition of which the company shared a teaser. The device is seen sporting a triple rear camera setup. The teaser only shows the back of the phone whereas the front of the device is yet to be revealed. Apart from this, the smartphone is seen donning a white colour shade with a tricolour strip running on the right of the rear. Whereas the triple rear camera looks very much similar to the recently launched Vivo V20 series.
Image Courtesy: Weibo
The company also confirmed that the upcoming flagship smartphone will be the official gaming handset for the KPL Games (King Pro League) eSports event which is to be hosted in China. The smartphone rear also suggests a BMW Special Edition model too will come alongside the other back finished.
The iQoo 7 is expected to include an in-display fingerprint scanner. Moreover, it is likely to feature a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a hole punch to house a selfie camera. Its screen could also come with 120Hz of refresh rate. Whereas the rear camera set up might also include a 48-megapixel primary sensor with OIS support. It would come with Android 10 out of the box and for the charging, it may also come with a 120Hz fast charging tech.
However, we have very little information but in the future, the company is expected to spill more beans pertaining to iQoo 7.
In collaboration with Carl Zeiss, Vivo has now rolled out the X60 series in China in order to provide excellent camera experience. The X60 and X60 Pro smartphones offer a 6.56-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen along with in-display fingerprint sensor.
Running Exynos 1080 upper mid-range SoC, Vivo X60 and X60 Pro offers 33W charging and is powered by Vivo’s OriginOS Android skin. On the battery front, Vivo X60 Pro has been equipped with a 4,200mAh battery as well as curved display. On the contrary, the X60 is fitted with a 4,300mAh battery along with the vanilla variant’s flat screen.
With a punch-hole cutout in the center that carries a 32MP sensor, Vivo X60 Pro is fitted with 48MP camera along with a huge f/1.48 aperture as against the f/1.79 aperture of Vivo X60 smartphone. As far as connectivity and other features are concerned, these handsets offer NFC, Bluetooth 5.1 as well as camera-based face unlock option.
However, there is no official information yet on the availability of the Vivo X60 series.
Meanwhile, Vivo has announced the latest addition in the powerful Y-series portfolio- the Y20 series. Vivo Y20 that has been launched in the 4GB+64GB variant. This smartphone will be available for Rs 12,990 in Obsidian Black and Dawn White colours. It can be purchased via all partner retail stores, Vivo India E-store, and other major eCommerce websites starting August 28, 2020.
Commenting on the launch of Y20, Nipun Marya, Director Brand Strategy, Vivo India, said, “Vivo’s youthful Y series has always been about offering a wide spectrum of products with innovative features that meets the specific requirements across the different price range. With Vivo Y20, we are offering the ‘best of everything’ from our Y series line up like the 18W FlashCharge to 5000mAh long-lasting battery and an AI Triple Macro Camera. The addition of Y20 to the Y series reiterates Vivo’s commitment to making technology accessible, affordable, and available to consumers seeking seamless experience with best performance and price.”
Looking at the display of this handset, Vivo Y20 smartphone comes with a 6.51-inch Halo iView display along with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and HD+ (1600 x 720) resolution. The Y20 handset carries a side-mounted fingerprint scanner which unlocks the phone in just 0.22s.
On the battery front, Vivo Y20 smartphone packs a massive 5,000mAh battery with 18W FlashCharge technology that lasts up to 16 hours of online HD movie streaming and 11 hours of resource-intensive games.
The South Korean smartphone brand, Samsung, launched an affordable Tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab A7) in the Indian market. It sells at Rs 21,999 for the LTE model and the Wi-Fi model comes with a price tag of Rs 17,999. This is the company’s third tab this year after Tab S6 Lite and Tab S7, which is not only an economical option but comes with a range of features. Unlike smartphones, tablets are not for everyone’s liking because of its huge size and less portability. But due to the pandemic a trend of work from home and online classes registered in a surge of tablet sales across the globe. So if you are looking to buy a new Tablet that fits your budget then you should check out this review of Samsung Galaxy Tab A7.
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Design
First things first, the box of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 contains a USB-C cable and a power adaptor. However, this model does not include back cover or a stylus, which comes with the models of Tab S6 Lite and Tab S7. However, you can purchase it separately.
Not every company offers a budget tab with a metallic build, that gives a very premium feel to Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 in this segment. The company has made some compromises in some aspects, which we will talk about later in this review. Here you get a solid aluminium form factor and we reviewed the Silver colour option. It is available in two more colours — Dark Gray and Gold. There is a single camera module on the rear at the top left corner and a company’s branding is stamped right at the centre of the back.
On the front, there are thick bezels surrounding the display and the front camera is placed on the right-side bezel. There are quad speakers on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 powered by Dolby Atmos, two on the top and two down below with a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. On the left side, you will find a volume rocker along with a power lock button. In the same way on the right side towards the bottom, there is a SIM+MicroSD card tray.
Upfront, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 carries a decent 10.4-inch WUXGA+TFT display having 2,000×1,200 pixels of resolution. The thick bezels on the sides reduce the chances for accidental touches. The picture quality is adequately sharp delivering decent colours however we felt that the brightness of the Tab, as well as viewing angles, could have been better.
It offers a peak brightness of 329 nits, which is not bright enough to be used outdoors. We had a hard time viewing it under direct sunlight. However, this tab is not meant for outdoors but for indoors. Barring this, you will find the display to be fairly well and vibrant also the touch response is free from any flaw or defect in condition or quality, and also feels smooth.
In terms of audio quality, the quad speakers powered by Dolby Atmos produces clear, punchy and loud audio. Although it is not as powerful as the flagship tabs, the audio quality is good enough when at the highest volume level and you won’t feel any distortion in the sound.
Performance and Camera
As for the performance, the Galaxy Tab A7 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor paired with 3GB of RAM with 32GB storage. There is a dedicated micro SD card slot on the device to further expand the memory to up to 1TB. The device is good at performing daily tasks such as surfing the web, video calls, streaming online content and it can also manage light gaming. On heavy gaming, you would need to tweak the setting a little bit especially in the case of Asphalt 9 but other games like Call of Duty we did not notice any frame drops or jittery gameplay.
With regards to the software and UI, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 comes with One UI 2.5 based on top of Android 10 out of the box. It is expected to get Android 11 with One UI 3 in the future updates.
Just like Tab S6 and Tab S6 Lite here you will also get features like split-screen and pop up view. We did not come across any lag during the performance tests or while multitasking. Although launching some apps did take longer than usual, but it that is not a deal-breaker. Just like big smartphones these days, using a Tablet is not a one-handed task. And in 99% cases, the tablet is very comfortable to use.
There is no fingerprint sensor on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7, which found a bit odd. However, there is a face unlock system which is not super accurate especially in the dark/low lit areas. Alas, we ended up using a pin or pattern unlock most of the times.
In terms of camera capabilities, Samsung has only included an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera for taking selfies. The cameras are not built for picture capturing but for basic needs such as video calling or office Zoom calls. The rear camera is good enough to capture notes, too. It gives better results in well-lit conditions. Speaking about the front camera, the sensor is placed at the centre of the top bezel, which forces you to keep the tablet in a landscape mode during a video call. This is okay for video calling or office Zoom meetings.
Throwing some light on the battery, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 packs a 7,040mAh battery which is similar to the battery capacity available on the Tab S6 Lite, which we reviewed a while ago. The battery capacity is more than sufficient for performing day to day tasks, it delivered approximately 13 hours of life while streaming videos and browsing the internet (continuously). The gaming does decrease the battery life by one or two hours. For charging, the company does provide 15W fast charging support, but Samsung has only included a 7.5W charger in the box, which makes the charging process a bit slow.
Verdict
All in all, for us this budget tablet offers all the important features with no drawbacks. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 could have been a lot better if the company had provided a better processor with more RAM and storage. However, we have no complaints on the battery front but Samsung should have included a 15W fast charger in the box. Overall, we would definitely recommend you to go for this tablet if you are looking for a budget tablet for daily office calls or student work.
Pros
Cameras good enough for video calling for attending online classes
Premium build
Great sound
Cons
Viewing angles and brightness could have been better
Should have considered a better chipset
Cannot replace the smartphone for photography needs
The homegrown company Lava Mobiles is all set to launch its new line up of smartphones on January 7 in India. The company has also begun sending out invitations for the upcoming event in which it will be introducing all Made In India smartphones and Lava BeU is one to be also included in the list. The company will be launching a total of five devices along with a wereable. Apart from BeU which already got listed on the official website, the rest of the names of the devices are not yet confirmed.
The company top executive Sunil Raina, President, and Business Head, Lava Mobiles took to Twitter to make this announcement also to send out the invitation for January 7 launch event which also included hashtags such as #abduniyadekhegi and #ProudlyIndian. . Along with the tweet a short video has also been shared which says, “I invite you to witness something that has never happened in the smartphone industry before. Never before has smartphone engineering been so evolved and dynamic, thanks to our talented engineers. Tune in to the live webcast of history in the making. I promise what follows will make you feel proudly Indian.”
According to the invite, the Lava Made in India smartphones launch will take place on January 7 and will kick off at 12 noon onwards. Thanks to coronavirus it is going to be a virtual launch event that will be live-streamed via the company’s official YouTube Channel. The live event will also be webcasted on the company’s official social media channels including Facebook and Twitter.
Lava BeU that has already been listed on the company’s official website along with the other four smartphones is going to be priced ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000.
The Lava BeU price in India has been set at Rs 6,999 for the single 2GB RAM with 32GB of storage option. The Lava BeU is confirmed to feature a 6.08-inch HD+ display with 720×1,560 pixels along with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D curved glass. The smartphone will run on the Android 10 Go edition and will be powered by an octa-core SoC(unnamed) clocked at 1.6GHz. The device will be available in a single 2GB of DDR4 RAM with 32GB of onboard storage which can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card.
Lava BeU
In optics, Lava BeU will come with a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.85 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary lens. On the front, there is a water drop-style notch that houses an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.
The device is backed by a 4,060mAh lithium polymer battery which is touted to last for 16 hours of talk time on a single charge. For connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Reliance Jio, in partnership with MediaTek, has announced the launch of its second esports tournament in India. Gaming Masters is an online gaming tournament that has been introduced for the gaming enthusiasts in the country with a total prize pool of Rs 12.5 lakhs. The 70-day esports tournament will be held on the Jio platforms that will kick off on January 13 and run until March 7. The registration for the esports tournament is live and will be open until January 9.
Soon after the successful completion of JioGames’ first online gaming event – ‘India ka Gaming Champion’ the launch of ‘Gaming Masters’, an online gaming tournament. This 70-day esports tournament will be conducted between January 13 and March 7 and will be live-streamed on JioTV HD Esports Channel. In addition to this, they can also join YouTube to watch the live stream of the online gaming tournament. According to the company the tournament is set to test gamer’s skill, teamwork and endurance in a virtual gaming arena while vying for a prize pool of Rs 12,50,000.
The registrations for Gaming Masters have begun and will open until January 9. There is no registration or participation fee. To get yourself registered visit https://play.jiogames.com/esports. Here the registrations are open to both Jio and non-Jio users.
Gaming Masters will feature Garena’s self-developed hit battle royale title, Free Fire, which is being made available to both Jio and non-Jio users through the JioGames platform. The Free Fire Gaming Master will be held in three stages- Duos, Solos, Grand Finale. Each stage will consist of three rounds to qualify for the next stage. For more information on the tournament, you can visit here.
Today’s Amazon Quiz has gone live now and the e-commerce platform Amazon is giving you a chance to win Rs 25,000 Amazon Pay Balance. It can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Millions of its customers are trying their luck by participating in the daily quiz to win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. All you need to do is log in to your Amazon app on your device and participate in today’s quiz.
Every day Amazon brings a fresh questionnaire that consists of five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. By submitting correct answers the contestants can win exciting prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers, OnePlus 7T among others. One thing to note is that the quiz is not available for the desktop platform, you can only participate in the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon via mobile app. After giving all the correct answers to the question you will get shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The results will be announced at the end of the month. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to win FRs 25,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
December 30 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: 22-year old Jehan Daruvala recently became the first Indian to win what sporting event in Bahrain?
The answer is- A Formula 2 race
Question 2: Who released her surprise eighth studio album “Folklore” in 2020?
The answer is- Taylor Swift
Question 3: The Five Eyes (FVEY) is an intelligence alliance comprising the UK, the USA, Canada, New Zealand and which other country?
The answer is- Australia
Question 4: Identify the animal from this visual. (see Images in Quiz)
The answer is- Elephant
Question 5: Located in Cupertino, California, which company’s headquarters is this? The answer is- Apple
The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. December 30 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform.
The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST. The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.
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How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz
To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.
December 30 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which of these is not the name of a team which participates in Ranji trophy?
Answer: Army
Question 2: Who is the current head coach and chief selector of the Pakistan cricket team?
Answer: Misbah UI Haq
Question 3: The Monkeygate scandal in 2008 took place during a Test between India and which team?
Answer: Australia
Question 4: Part of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup, Joginder Sharma was appointed as a police officer in
Answer: Haryana
Question 5: With 56 matches, who holds the Indian record of being the fastest to 100 wickets in ODIS?
The popular American designer brand Michael Kors Access smartwatch is now available via Amazon starting at Rs 25,995 to Rs 32,495. The designer smartwatch is luxurious and looks sophisticated and modern too all at the same time. This wearable features quartz crystal and is multifunctional too that lets you see a week, date of the month as well as time along with a stopwatch functionality. The watch can also withstand water spills also.
The Michael Kors Access smartwatch comes in multiple variants with dial variations to choose from. The Price of the watch starts at Rs 25,995 and goes up to Rs 32,495. It can be purchased via Amazon, Shoppers Stop and other select retailers worldwide. Below we have mentioned the model number along with its pricing.
(MKT5085)- Rs 25,995
(MKT5086)- Rs 25,995
(MKT5089)- Rs 29,995
(MKT5090)- Rs 27,995
(MKT5105)- Rs 32,495
(MKT5114)- Rs 32,495
(MKT5115)- Rs 32,495
The Michael Kors Access smartwatch design is based on the iconic Bradshaw style. The watch is touch-enabled and features customizable display watch faces to transform the look. The device runs on Google’s Android WearTM 2.0 and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon WearTM 2100 processor.
The wearable comes with Bluetooth connectivity and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. It also connects with all your social media accounts including Instagram and Uber. It also lets you see notifications from your phone, messages view including calls, and download third-party apps. In addition to this, it can also enable Google Assistant for voice control. Using this feature you can browse the internet as well as initiate calls using your voice command.
The user can also activate modes on it that automatically update the face when transitioning your look from day to night. There are fitness related modes on Michael Kors Access smartwatch that can be accessed via Google Fit that lets you view calories burned, steps and distance traveled.
Samsung rolled out Samsung Galaxy A31 in India in June this year. In a span of seven months since its launch the device’s pricing has been revised three times. The first price drop it received was in September. Now it has received another price cut of Rs 2,000. The device includes quad rear camera setup and a waterdrop-style display. Moreover, it runs on One UI on top of Android 10 and has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.
Samsung Galaxy A31 new price and availability details
Samsung Galaxy A31 has today received a price cut of Rs 2,000. After the price drop, the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage option now retails at Rs 17,999 down from Rs 19,999. To recall the smartphone was launched in India in a single configuration after the first price revision until now it retailed at Rs 19,999 means a price cut of Rs 1,000 was introduced since its last price drop. While the first price cut it receives as immediately after a month of its launch in July. The phone is available in three colour variants Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, and Prism Crush White. The new pricing of the device has now been updated on Amazon as well as other online retailers including Samsung Opera House and Samsung.com.
Samsung Galaxy A31 specifications and Features
Samsung Galaxy A31 features an Infinity-U design 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display offering 1,080 x 2,400 pixels of resolution. Moreover, there is an in-display fingerprint sensor and Samsung Pay, Samsung Health, and Samsung Knox. It runs on One UI 2.0 skinned on top of Android 10 and there is an octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 512GB using an external SD card. In addition to this, there is an in-display fingerprint sensor for biometric
For optics, Samsung Galaxy A31 comes with a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with /2.4 aperture and lastly a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there will be a 20-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.
The smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. It measures 73.1 x 159.3 x 8.6 mm and weighs in at 185 grams. For connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C port for charging.
With the news of Apple’s foldable iPhone surfacing online, the latest leak has now notified about a prototype clamshell folding iPhone that is somewhat similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip. According to popular leakster Jon Presser, Apple is not only working one type of foldable phone but also emphasising more on the hinge of the handset to work for an extended period.
In a recent video, Presser stated that the clamshell foldable iPhone will showcase a foldable display. The device will comprise of a folding OLED display that was supplied by Samsung. He further added that unlike Samsung which rolled out the Galaxy Z Fold as well as Galaxy Z Flip version, Apple’s focus would just be on the clamshell version.
If reports are to be believed Apple’s much-anticipated foldable iPhone is likely to make way in the market in 2022. With this, Apple will be another smartphone maker to join the league of brands like Samsung, Motorola and Huawei that have already introduced the foldable handsets.
Meanwhile, Apple has enabled its Watch users to view their cardio fitness level in the Health app on iPhone with iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2 to empower users to be more active for dramatic long-term health benefits. It also enables users to receive a notification on Apple Watch if it falls within the low range. This technology launched in watchOS 7 enables Apple Watch to easily measure low cardio fitness.
As per to the tech giant, Apple Watch with watchOS 7 uses multiple sensors, including the optical heart sensor, GPS, and the accelerometer to estimate lower levels. This is significant because direct measurement of VO2 max typically requires a rigorous clinical test with specialised equipment that is not readily accessible to most people.
With this, the watchOS 7 also allows Apple Watch users to take cardio fitness measurements as users walk throughout the day, whether or not they are tracking a workout. It also enables Apple Watch is better able to measure VO2 max for users with low cardio fitness.
Additionally, the iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2 enable Apple Watch users to visit the Cardio Fitness category in the Health app on iPhone to review whether their cardio fitness level is classified as high, above average, below average, or low, relative to people in their same age group and of the same sex, according to data from the Fitness Registry and Importance of Exercise National Database (FRIEND).
MIUI 12.5 has officially made its debut with the launch of Mi 11 by Xiaomi in China. This is an update to MIUI 12 that arrived in April this year. The latest custom skin by the Chinese smartphone company will be rolled out to Mi, Redmi and Poco smartphones that will include improved privacy settings, improved aesthetics as well as visual design and will now let the New MIUI+ connect to Windows PCs with an ability to receive notifications. Just before the announcement, the registrations for MIUI 12.5 closed beta has also opened for 21 eligible models initially that includes Mi 10, Mi 9, Mi CC9e, Redmi K20 and more.
The registration for the MIUI 12.5 closed beta has already begun and the public beta will be rolled out to users in January 2021. According to Xiaomi, this process will be done in a staged manner and 21 Xioami smartphones will get early access to the beta release.
In a similar way, the stable version will be released by April 2021. The roll-out of the first batch of MIUI 12.5 stable version will be available in China to four devices namely Mi 11, Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition, Mi 10 Pro, and Mi 10 followed by a global release later on.
Speaking of the MIUI 12.5 India availability the company has yet to announce the release date. Once it begins to roll out in China the company will soon confirm the release of the MIUI version. However, it is expected to drop here in between January of February next year.
Everything you should know about the new MIUI 12.5 update:
When MIUI 12 was released back in April this year the live wallpapers were quite popular which includes Super-Earth, Super Mars, and Super Saturn Live Wallpapers. But now the list of live wallpapers has been expanded as there are two new additions which includes Snow Mountain and Geometry. Both of which are now available for download.
The sound, notifications, ringtones and other tones were inspired by nature but with the arrival of MIUI 12.5, the new sounds are now inspired by the Jungles of Amazon and ice dessert in the Arctic. Whereas the MIUI+ will allow you to connect to Windows PC which includes Mi Notebook Pro 15 Enhanced Edition, Pro 15.6-inch 2020 model, Redmi G gaming notebook, RedmiBook 16, RedmiBook 14 II, and RedmiBook Air 13. At the moment the MIUI+ is available in beta to Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9, Redmi K30 Ultra, Redmi K20 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro. You can easily view your phone’s notifications on the computer and copy the text on your phone and directly paste it to your laptop or can also have access to the files on your smartphone using the laptop also letting you edit, show screenshots and more.
On the other hand, the default Notes app within the MIUI 12 gets a new icon with the release of MIUI 12.5. It also brings new features such as the ability to collapse the Indented lists, to create brain maps using the lists and to draw, doodle and more.
Speaking of privacy a few changes have been made in MIUI 12.5 a prompt with the text within the clipboard will appear as soon as an app makes an attempt to access the clipboard data. In addition to this, there is an option to automatically decline after a timeout, or always decline and the ability to grant permission. There is now an option to share imprecise location rather than Fine location which will help in retaining the user’s privacy.
Whereas the sandbox support comes with and ability to forbid photo albums and private information from being shared with third parties
Chinese technology company Xiaomi recently launched its first ever smartwatch in India – Mi Watch Revolve – at a price of Rs 10,999. Since it’s the company’s first ever offering in India in this category, we were very excited to know if it’s as good as its specifications like AMOLED display and 420mAh battery make it seem. We spent quite some time with the smartwatch and read our Mi Watch Revolve review to know more about it:
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Mi Watch Revolve design
Speaking of the design of the Mi Watch Revolve first, there were some things that we liked and some things that could have been better. The smartwatch comes with a circular display that has a black-coloured bezel running around it. The display of the watch is embedded in a metallic dial that has two buttons protruding out on the right side. While the button on the top is the Power key, the other one is for shortcuts. It is worth noticing that Xiaomi‘s offering has a 46mm case so it may look a little chunky to some. We personally liked it because it meant a bigger display for the smartwatch – something that’s always a plus because that means it puts less strain on our eyes.
Coming to the display of Mi Watch Revolve, the smartwatch comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen, and because of its big size, it has more elements on it than most other smartwatches. The screen of the watch is protected by a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3. The colours on the display of the smartwatch are bright and the icons are sharp and clear. The display is definitely one among the positive points of the device and it also responses well to touch.
Flip the watch over and you will see the heart rate sensor of the Mi Watch Revolve on the back of its dial. The smartwatch is available in Midnight Black and Chrome Silver colour options and we got the former one for review. According to the company, the straps of the watch are 22mm wide and are made of a rubber-like material that was rather uncomfortable. This was biggest con in terms of the design, but then on the upside, you can change the straps of the smartwatch in case you encounter a problem. We particularly found it hard to sleep with the watch on because of its uncomfortable straps and because it was slightly big in size. It takes a bit of getting used to.
Mi Watch Revolve specifications and performance
The Mi Watch Revolve comes with GPS and GLONASS, which basically means that you can track your footsteps even when the device is not paired to your smartphone. We think that this is a very useful feature, especially in case the battery of your smartphone runs out. The smartwatch weighs 60g when the straps are attached to it and 40g when they are not. It packs a 420mAh battery and is water resistant up to 5ATM. For connectivity, the device comes with Bluetooth 5 LE. It also has an in-built compass which is useful for outdoor activities.
Mi Watch Revolve is compatible with Android 4.4 or iOS 10 and above. Since we use an Android smartphone, we had to download the Xiaomi Wear App to pair our watch to our handset. Another downside of the watch is that while it notifies the user about new messages and incoming calls on their smartphone, it doesn’t have the ability of letting them reply to these. This is quite a thing to consider if you are thinking of buying the smartwatch. Mi Watch Revolve also comes with the Find Phone feature and using this, you can make your smartphone ring loudly. This proves to be useful in situations where you think you have lost your smartphone.
Coming to the performance of Mi Watch Revolve, it worked accurately in terms of counting our steps and the number of times we stood up. Although no smartwatch or fitness tracker can be completely accurate in terms of counting the steps or movement, Xiaomi’s offering does a fairly good job of it. We actually counted our steps every day and then compared our count to the one on the smartwatch, and we never saw too much of a difference between the two numbers, so that’s definitely a plus. However, we couldn’t do the same for distance, as during the time we were using the smartwatch, we were still avoiding the outdoors because of the ongoing pandemic. The device also recorded our BPM and stress level at all times. According to the company, the stress level is calculated on the Mi Revolve smartwatch by recording the heart rate variability and comparing it to the activity intensity data. Sleep tracking is available on the device and it gets segregated in various phases like Deep Sleep, Light Sleep and Awake.
The smartwatch can also record ‘Energy Levels’ and for this, it takes into account a number of other aspects like how much the user has slept, exercised, and how much their stress level has been. There were times when it correctly guessed that we were ‘Exhausted’ or had ‘Moderate’ levels of energy. Although such aspects of a smartwatch can never be taken too seriously, this was surprisingly correct most of the times.
We were notified timely of all the activity on our smartphone that we had opted on the app to be shown on the watch. There wasn’t a noticeable lag during our time with the smartwatch.
Now, let’s talk about the battery of the smartwatch. We would have to be a little vague here and say that the duration of the battery lasts according to how many tasks you make the smartwatch do. If you have only a few notifications synced to the watch and disable the always-on display you can easily get two weeks of battery from the device. Even with a lot of notifications and always-on display enabled, the difference between the duration that the battery lasted was not considerable. So we also consider that to be a big positive.
Verdict
The pros of Mi Watch Revolve outweigh its cons. We liked the display of the device although some may find it a little chunky. The straps are uncomfortable, but can be changed. The battery life is one of the best aspects of the smartwatch and is also reasonably accurate in terms of counting steps. However, the inability to reply to calls and messages might be a downer for a lot of people. Nonetheless, at this price point, Mi Watch Revolve is a very good buy.
Samsung is prepping up to launch its upcoming flagship series Samsung Galaxy S21. However, there is no official announcement on a fixed date of the launch but the series is now officially up for pre-orders in the US. According to new information, the reservation is open through the Samsung Shop app as well as via the Samsung US website. Read on to know the pre-order details.
According to a report by XDA Developers Samsung has officially begun taking reservations for Samsung Galaxy S21 series in the US. The pre-orders are live through the app and well as the company’s official US website. On the pre-bookings, the company is offering a credit of $50 that is Rs 3,700 as per Indian currency on the purchase of additional accessories while you pre-order the phone. In addition to this Samsung is also offering an instant trade-in credit of up to $700 that translates to around Rs 51,00 on the broken device. The company is also giving up a $700 instant credit on the exchange of an old smartphone.
However, the company is yet to provide details on the upcoming models. When the reservation of the series is made through Shop Samsung App the company will give you an additional credit of $10 that translates to Rs 740.
Image Courtesy: Ishan Agarwal
Those willing to book the Galaxy S21 series in advance are required to provide some personal details including your contact number, email and your name. Samsung will send you a confirmation email on your pre-booking of the Galaxy S21 series. The email that will guarantee your pre-order reservation also says that the Galaxy S21 series is up for pre-orders until 11:59 pm EST on January 28, 2021. Whereas the reservation credit will be offered till 1:59 pm EST on January 13. Sadly the email does not confirm the fixed launch date for Samsung Galaxy S21 but the rumours suggest January 14 as the launch date for the flagship series.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series will include three smartphones Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Recently the pricing of all three smartphones was tipped by tipster Ishan Agarwal. The price of the Samsung Galaxy S21 is likely to start at EUR 849 that translates to Rs 76,000 for the 128GB storage option. The Galaxy S20+ is said to be available in a 128GB storage and its pricing is expected to come at EUR 1,049 that comes around Rs 94,500 while the 256Gb storage option is said to be priced at EUR 1,099 that translates to Rs 99,155. The premium one which is Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to be priced at EUR 1,399 for the 128GB storage that translates to Rs 1,26000.
In what seems to be the visionary charging concepts that Volkswagen hopes will expand the charging infrastructure over the next few years, the company has now provided a first glimpse of the prototypes of its mobile charging robot. The robot provides fully autonomous charging of vehicles in restricted parking areas, like underground car parks.
“A ubiquitous charging infrastructure is and remains a key factor in the success of electric mobility. Our charging robot is just one of several approaches, but is undoubtedly one of the most visionary,” said Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen Group Components’ CEO.
Started via an app or Car-to-X communication, the charging robot operates totally autonomously. Volkswagen further stated that this wonder machine steers the vehicle to be charged and also communicates with it like opening the charging socket flap to connecting the plug and decoupling it.
Interestingly, the entire charging process takes place without any human involvement whatsoever. To charge several vehicles at the same time, the mobile robot moves a trailer, essentially a mobile energy storage unit, to the vehicle, connects it up and then uses this energy storage unit to charge the battery of the electric vehicle. The energy storage unit stays with the vehicle during the charging process. In the meantime, the robot charges other electric vehicles. Once the charging service has ended, the robot independently collects the mobile energy storage unit and takes it back to the central charging station.
“Setting up an efficient charging infrastructure for the future is a central task that challenges the entire sector. We are developing solutions to help avoid costly stand-alone measures. The mobile charging robot and our flexible quick-charging station are just two of these solutions,” said Thomas Schmall, CEO of Volkswagen Group Components.
The business unit is currently working on a complete DC charging family. The flexible quick-charging station will be launched onto the market in early 2021. For several weeks now, the DC wallbox has been trialled at different company’s German production sites. The mobile charging robot has successfully reached prototype status and will now be comprehensively further developed. One of the prerequisites for market maturity is Car-to-X communication to facilitate the autonomous charging process.
In future, Volkswagen Group Components will be amongst other things responsible for all Volkswagen Group charging activities and charging systems. The intention is to integrate the charging robot into an overall concept that will focus on the long-term success of electric mobility, and thus the electrification of transport.
“Establishing a charging infrastructure is a fundamental prerequisite for this. But it needs to be demand-led and efficient. Our developments do not just focus on customers’ needs and the technical prerequisites of electric vehicles. They also consider the economical possibilities they offer potential partners,” said Schmall.
The LG further added that the developments also enable the operators of parking bays and underground car parks to quickly and simply “electrify” every parking space using the mobile charging robot. This reduces any construction work needed, at the same time reducing the potential cost.
‘LG will now launch new InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerators that boast upgraded features and design innovations for improved user convenience at the first virtual CES. Mind you! The 2021 LG InstaView refrigerator lineup will be on display in LG’s virtual exhibition booth during CES 2021 starting January 11.
According to LG, “The revolutionized side-by-side refrigerator models feature a larger glass panel along with a modern flat door design, new UVnano technology built into the water dispenser to reduce bacteria, and the exclusive LG Craft Ice inside. LG is also introducing models with new InstaView voice recognition technology to take hands-free convenience to a whole new level in the kitchen.”
The company further revealed LG’s iconic InstaView Door-in-Door technology is receiving convenience-enhancing updates in 2021. Helping to minimize cold air loss and extend food freshness, the LG InstaView panel illuminates the interior of the refrigerator with just two quick knocks on the transparent glass so users can see inside without opening the door, while Door-in-Door technology helps organize everyday favorites for quick and easy access to often-used items without having to open the entire refrigerator.
LG also notified that the new 2021 side-by-side models offer a larger, more immersive tinted glass panel that complements the new seamless stainless-steel flat door panel design for the ultimate elegant aesthetic never before offered on side-by-side configurations. With a 23 percent larger InstaView window than previous models, seeing what’s inside is easier than ever.
Moreover, LG’s new InstaView refrigerators also incorporate LG’s UVnano technology that harnesses the power of light to effortlessly and effectively help maintain a hygienic and germ-free water dispenser. First introduced in 2017 on the company’s most premium water dispenser products, UVnano helps remove up to 99.99 percent of bacteria on the refrigerator’s dispenser after 24 hours.
It was also notified that every new InstaView product in the lineup incorporates LG’s proven freshness-enhancing systems, LINEARCooling and DoorCooling. LINEARCooling minimizes temperature fluctuations – the main cause of food spoilage – while DoorCooling simultaneously cools the entire refrigerator compartment evenly by distributing powerful airflow from a strategically positioned vent.
“A CES 2021 Innovation Awards Best of Innovation winner, the new LG InstaView refrigerator with voice recognition makes time spent in the kitchen more productive and more convenient. Consumers no longer have to struggle to open the refrigerator door when their hands are full of groceries. New voice recognition technology lets users speak simple voice commands like “Open the refrigerator door.””, added the company.
LG Craft Ice is now coming to Side-by-Side InstaView refrigerators in 2021 debuting in InstaView French-Door refrigerators last year. The two-inch, slow-melting ice balls generated by the LG Craft Ice system make drinks look great while keeping them cool longer.
Xiaomi has introduced its new Mi flagship phone in the market. The company has unveiled Xiaomi Mi 11 which is powered by Qualcomm’s top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC with 5G support. In addition to this, it will run on MIUI 12.5 out of the box. So here is our comparison of Xiaomi Mi 11 Vs Xiaomi Mi 10 which is the Mi 11’s predecessor. This comparison will help you understand which is a better smartphone and how both the devices stand against each other.
Xiaomi Mi 10: 108-megapixel, a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens and twin 2-megapixel camera sensor
Selfie camera
Xiaomi Mi 11: 20-megapixel
Xiaomi Mi 10:20-megapixel selfie camera
RAM and storage
Xiaomi Mi 11: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 256GB storage and the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage
Xiaomi Mi 10:8GB + 128G variant, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB
Battery
Xiaomi Mi 11: 4,600mAh
Xiaomi Mi 10: 4,780mAh battery
Operating system
Xiaomi Mi 11: MIUI 12.5 on top of Android 11
Xiaomi Mi 10: MIUI 11, based on Android 10
Price
Xiaomi Mi 11: CNY 3,999 that translates to Rs 45,000
Xiaomi Mi 10: Rs 49,999
Our Take
The newly launched Mi 11 comes with a bigger display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection whereas its predecessor includes a bit smaller display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. There is now much difference in terms of the camera specifications of both devices. The latest Mi flagship consists of the latest processor which makes it faster as well as stronger than its predecessor. However, Mi 10 comes with a bigger battery but its successor comes with a 55W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging support which quickly charges the phone. Whereas the pricing is concerned the newly launched phone is less expensive than Mi 10. So in all aspects, Xiaomi Mi 11 takes on Mi 10.
After getting listed on Google console Xiaomi Mi 10i now has a launch date for India. The company has officially teased the arrival of its new smartphone. The company has not revealed the name of the phone but the teaser hints at a device carrying a 108-megapixel quad rear camera. The launch of the Xiaomi smartphone has been set for January 5. The upcoming device will feature a 108-megapixel sensor.
As per the latest teaser rolled out on the company’s website in addition to the one shared on Twitter Xiaomi is arriving in India with a new smartphone in early 2021. The device is going to launch on January 5 and will feature a circular camera set up consisting of a 108-megapixel primary sensor. Although the company has not named the device but the camera design and details which are being shared clearly hints at the Xiaomi Mi 10i. This device is going to be a rebadged version of Redmi Note 9 Pro 5g which shares similar camera specs.
In the past, Mi 10i has also appeared on Google console listing indicating an imminent launch in India. The Xiaomi smartphone is said to come with Snapdragon 750G SoC similar chipset to be paired with 6GB of RAM.
Also, it was spotted via the Geekbench listing with model number M2007J17. The benchmark listing suggested an octa-core SoC clocked at 1.8GHz with 8GB of RAM. The device managed to achieve a Single-core score of 652 and a multi-core score of 2,004. The smartphone is listed to run Android 11 out of the box.
Speaking more about the specification of Mi 10i only the branding will be different while the rest of the specs will remain the same as Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. The Mi 10i is likely to feature a 6.67-inch full-HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 250Hz touch sampling rate. The device is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 750G SoC paired with Adreno 619 graphics processor. The device may come in different configurations of 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 256GB storage that is available in China. As the device has a dedicated sim slot that will allow you to expand the storage to 512GB.
In addition to this, Xiaomi Mi 10i will be featuring a quad rear camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.75 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor along with a Super Night Scene 2.0 mode. Upfront there is a 16-megapixel selfie sensor.
The device will be backed by a 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging support and is IP53 rated for water and dust resistance. The smartphone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor with dual stereo speakers. It should include a 5G, Bluetooth v5.1, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, NFC, USB Type-C port, and an audio jack. The sensors on the phone will include ambient light, acceleration sensor, gyroscope, electronic compass, rear light sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor among others.
Amazon Quiz for December 29 has gone live. Daily the e-commerce platform brings a new quiz that gives a chance to its millions of users to win exciting prizes being offered by the company. The quiz contains 5 general questions which you have to answer correctly. Today you can stand a chance to win a Carrera Sunglasses.
Daily the e-commerce platform brings a fresh questionnaire to which the contestants have to answer correctly to enter into a lucky draw. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. The quiz contains a total of five questions, all the questions are based on general knowledge and current affairs. Only one person will be declared a winner. Amazon will announce the result of the quiz at the end of the month. Only app users are eligible to participate in the Quiz. If you don’t know the answers, every day we update all the Amazon Quiz questions with their correct answers on our website. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to win a Carrera Sunglasses.
December 29 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which Indian singer has been nominated for a Grammy award in the New Age Album category for her debut album Periphery?
The answer is- Priya Darshini
Question 2: 2020 marks 100 years since the publication of ‘The Mysterious Affair at Styles’ – the book that introduced which character?
The answer is- Hercule Poirot
Question 3: India recently refused to extend support to which country’s mega connectivity project – One Belt One Road initiative?
The answer is- China
Question 4: If you are on the world’s first safari to see this animal, which Indian state would you be in?
The answer is- Madhya Pradesh
Question 5: This sport is known as the national summer sport of which country?
The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. December 29 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform.
The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST. The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.
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How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz
To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.
December 29 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: The Song “Another Brick in the Wall” is a cult classic by which Band?
Answer: Pink Floyd
Question 2: Which actor played the role of Lord Mahadev in the TV series ‘Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev’?
Answer: Mohit Raina
Question 3: In the TV series Friends, what is the surname of Rachel?
Answer: Green
Question 4: Which actor once worked as a waiter at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai?
Answer: Boman Irani
Question 5: What media franchise, owned by Nintendo, was created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1996?
The Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has officially unveiled its flagship series in China today. The company has today launched Xiaomi Mi 11 The company introduced the new flagship phone via an online launch event. The device will run MIUI 12.5 out of the box and is the world’s first Snapdragon 888 smartphone with 5G support. However this time the box will not include the power charger in the box. Here is a brief round-up of the Mi 11 price, specifications and more.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Specifications
The Xiaomi Mi 11 is endowed with a 6.81-inch AMOLED QHD+ display with a 120Hz of refresh rate and a 480Hz touch sampling rate. It comes with 3200×1440 pixels of resolution with a peak brightness of 1,500 nits and protected with Gorilla Glass Victus. Under the hood, there is Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM with up to 256GB of storage. The chipset brings 6th Gen Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engine, a 3rd Gen Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF System, along with a triple ISP. The device runs on Xiaomi’s MIUI 12.5 out of the box and also features stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon.
For optics, there is a triple-camera setup on the back of Mi 11 consisting of a 108-megapixel primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation and f/1.85 aperture. In addition to this, there is a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 5-megapixel Macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. The camera setup is supported by 8K video recording and night video mode for low light images, MEMC video frame technology, real-time SDR to HDR, and video super-resolution support. On the front, there is a single punch-hole camera and the camera resolution is yet to be revealed.
Apart from this, there is a 4,600mAh battery on the phone with a Mi Charge Turbo system and 55W fast charging support along with 10W reverse wireless charging. The phone also includes an in-display fingerprint sensor. For connectivity, there is 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and USB Type-C port.
Xiaomi Mi 11 pricing and availability details
As for the pricing, Xiaomi has introduced Mi 11 in three distinct configurations. The base model which is 8GB RAM with 128GB storage is priced at CNY 3,999. The 8GB RAM with 256GB storage comes at CNY 4,299 and the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage option has been priced at CNY 4,699. All the variant prices translate to Rs 45,000, Rs 48,000 and Rs 53,000 respectively. The flagship phone will be offered in three colour options if Blue, White, and Black while the special leather edition will be available in orange and purple shades. The device will be up for pre-bookings starting today and to go on sale in early January 2021.
Besides this, there will be two retail boxes one with charger and one without the charger however this change will not affect the pricing of the phone as this move is to achieve the environmental goals. Keeping this in mind the company has also reduced the thickness of the box.
With year 2020 coming to a close, let’s take a look at plethora of options that tech lovers have got this year in the smartwatch category to keep in track with the technology. Check it out:
Hammer Pulse Smart Watch
Hammer has launched the latest Hammer Pulse Smart Watch in India. The company believes in style and makes sure to deliver the best with each design they work. The brand ensure you discover more fun by providing choices that beautifully compliments your active lifestyle. It works to combine comfort, durability, and performance in every product.
As far as availability and price are concerned, Hammer Pulse Smart Watch is available on the official website for Rs 2,799.
Fitbit Sense
Fitbit has launched Fitbit Sense health smartwatch that comes the world’s first electro-dermal activity (EDA) sensor to help manage stress, advanced heart rate tracking technology, new ECG app as well as an on-wrist skin temperature sensor.
The smartwatch will be available for Rs 34,999 in carbon and graphite stainless steel as well as lunar white and soft gold stainless steel.
Huami Amazfit Neo
Huami Amazfit Neo features a retro four-sided screen that comprises of four physical buttons. Amazfit Neo is a classic amalgamation of modern design and versatile functionality, giving a retro vibe to one’s wardrobe. It has a lightweight-and-slim designed smartwatch that is exceptionally durable with exquisite mesh texture making it a must-have for both fashion and fitness enthusiasts.
Apart from Retro styled smartwatch, Huami Amazfit Neo has the newest generation PPG bio-tracking optical sensor, that monitors your heart rate 24 hours a day, heart rate warning and heart rate interval values, providing ‘real-time heart-rate monitoring’ to help you stay healthy, even though it’s not a medical device. Sleep Quality Monitoring can measure your total sleep, light sleep, deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) to understand your sleep patterns. The Amazfit Neo tracks your sleeping patterns, even during naps of more than 20 minutes.
With a price tag of Rs 2,499, this retro-designed smartwatch will go on sale on 1st October on Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra and Brand’s online store https://in.amazfit.com
Garmin’s Tactical Edition of its GPS-enabled Instinct smartwatch
In order to make outdoor activities more informative and data-rich, Garmin India’s Tactical edition of its GPS-enabled Instinct smartwatch supports users with premium features like Jumpmaster, Dual Position Format, Night Vision, and Stealth Mode along with other preloaded tactical activities.
Garmin Instinct Tactical comes with built-in navigation sensors, multiple global navigation satellite systems, GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo, to support in tracking more challenging environments than relying solely on GPS. It monitors heart rate, activity, and stress, providing preloaded activity profiles for training and allow users to stay connected with smart notifications.
With a 20-day battery life, Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch is packed with 14 sports modes, tracking user performance in everything from indoor and outdoor running to cycling to skiing and more. The smartwatch features a 1.3-inch AMOLED screen with (360×360 pixels) capable of displaying 16.7 million colours with superb clarity. It features 20-hour GPS, GLONASS, a BioTracker PPG optical heart rate sensor, an advanced activity tracker and a sleep monitoring sensor, all providing detailed data to enable you to best reach your fitness goals.
It is available for Rs 8,999 on Amazon India.
Apple Watch SE
Apple Watch SE is equipped with the largest and most advanced Retina display. It features the same accelerometer, gyroscope, and always-on altimeter as Apple Watch Series 6. Moreover, it offers robust health and safety capabilities including fall detection, Emergency SOS, international emergency calling, and the Noise app along with the latest motion sensors and microphone.
Mind you! Apple Watch SE is available in three beautiful case finishes made of 100 percent recycled aluminium, and compatible with all Apple Watch bands including the new Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop.
Features a stunning Retina display, Apple Watch SE allows for large and easy-to-read app icons and fonts, while complications are precise and informative. A variety of new watch faces are optimized for the display, so customers can easily view notifications, text messages, workout metrics, and more. It also carries the latest speaker and microphone, which are optimized for better sound quality for phone calls, Siri, and Walkie-Talkie, along with Bluetooth 5.0.
This 44mm Julianna HR touchscreen smartwatch features a rose gold-tone stainless steel mesh bracelet, speaker functionality, increased storage capacity and three smart battery modes to extend battery life for multiple days. Smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google are compatible with iPhone and Android phones.
This smarwatch comes with a dual-curved flexible AMOLED screen, crisp image quality, and amazing colour options. A 3D curved back design keeps your watch looking good from different angles. The user can also fill the background with their favourite picture.
OPPO Watch uses two endurance modes–powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 3100 and Ambiq Micro’s Apollo3 Wireless SoC.
The Mi Watch Revolve comes in two elegant variants which ensure you stand out from the crowd. The 46mm stainless steel frame & AMOLED display makes for a large, vivid reading even under bright daylight. It also comes with Smart Always-on-Display that allows your display to stay on all day long except when the watch is off your wrist. The Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is scratch-resistant to ensure you stay stylish even in tough conditions.
Equipped with an always-on 1.55-inch AMOLED Display that has high 301 ppi resolution and a smoothly curved borderless 2.5D glass display, the Amazfit GTS 2 mini comes thin 8.95mm body is made from light but tough aluminum alloy so your powerful fitness companion weighs in at just 19.5g. According to the company, one has to ensure that you stay healthy by making the most of all the amazing features packed into this compact and stylish smartwatch. The GTS 2 mini can track your heart rate, blood-oxygen saturation, sleep quality, stress levels and female cycles, and an array of other health and fitness metrics. The OxygenBeats enables Amazfit GTS 2 mini for Blood Oxygen Saturation measurement, powered by Huami self-developed oxygen data AI engine. Compared with the results of professional oxygen analyzers, the average error of OxygenBeats is only 1.67 percent, reflecting accuracy superior to that of most wearable wrist devices for blood oxygen detection.
Just ahead of the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series has been leaked on the web several times. The most recent development related to Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ is that both the smartphone’s specifications have now surfaced in detail. Whereas the leaked camera samples of the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra reveals the camera capabilities of the upcoming devices. Here is everything that we know so far ahead of Samsung’s flagship series launch.
The leaked specifications and the renders have told us a lot about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series already. Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ specifications have now been leaked in detail and the news is up-to-the-minute. According to a report by WinFuture, both the smartphone will run on One UI 3.1 skinned on top of Android 11.
Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ will have dual-SIM (Nano) support and to be powered by Snapdragon 888 SoC in the US whereas in other markets it will come with Exynos 2100 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage option.
Samsung Galaxy S21 is tipped to feature a 6.2-inch full-HD+ Infinity-O Display with Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen offering 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a pixel density of 421ppi. On the other hand, Galaxy S21+ is reportedly to come with a bigger screen having a 6.7-inch display and 394ppi of pixel density. However both the panels will come with 1,300 nits of peak brightness and enable 60Hz to 120Hz of refresh rate. There will be Gorilla Glass 7 protection on both displays.
In optics, both the phones are said to include a triple rear camera setup having a 64-megapixel main sensor with a telephoto lens and f/2.0 aperture. Whereas the secondary camera includes a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture. Both the primary and tertiary sensor is suggested to be supported by optical image stabilisation and 3x hybrid optical zoom. The camera set up is likely to have 8K video recording support at 30fps and 4K video recording at up to 60fps.
Whereas on the front S21 and S21+ are reported to sport a 10-megapixel selfie camera having 80-degree of field-of-view (FoV). The standard variant might pack a 4,000mAh battery whereas S21+ is expected to house a 4,800mAh battery. Both may also have 25W fast charging and Qi wireless charging support.
Moreover, these phones are also expected to be IP68-certified for dust and water resistance. For the audio, they should carry stereo speakers also in addition to 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port for connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy S21 will be offered in four shades while the other one will come in three colour options. This information goes in line with the recently leaked renders of all the flagships.
Besides this, some camera samples of the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra have been leaked by SlashLeaks suggesting enhanced night photography.
To recall tipster Ishan Agarwal leaked the pricing of the upcoming lineup of Galaxy S21 smartphones. According to the report the price of the Galaxy S21 is expected to start at EUR 849 that translates to Rs 76,000 for the 128GB storage option. The Galaxy S20+ is said to be available in a 128GB storage and its pricing is expected to come at EUR 1,049 that comes around Rs 94,500 while the 256Gb storage option is said to be priced at EUR 1,099 that translates to Rs 99,155. The premium one which is Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to be priced at EUR 1,399 for the 128GB storage that translates to Rs 1,26000.
Welcome everyone to Gadget Bridge Awards 2020. This is the second time we are doing our yearly awards to know the best of the best in the tech and gadget circuits. All the nominations of Gadget Bridge Awards 2.0-20 can be found here. This was a very unusual year. While a couple of months were completely dead thanks to the much-needed lockdown, others (after the lockdown was over) had a flurry of gadgets to show.
We were overwhelmed in some months because of the sudden inflow of gadgets, but we powered through and took it up as a challenge. We thank you, the readers, viewers and listeners who have been standing strong with us, along with the industry. The new decade started with a bang and some cool smartphones were launched in early 2020. Then in mid-2020 we again saw some great gadgets coming to life, including televisions, laptops, smartwatches, cameras, and tablets. The year was business as usual.
You, our audience has helped us decide the People’s choice smartphone and gadget of the year 2020. Thousands came forward and voted on both on Twitter and on our voting forum to decide the winners here. We got a clear winner in one category, while the other one saw a gadget win by just a percentage point. So, let us get to it and see who the winners are in each of the 22 categories. These are Gadget Bridge Awards 2020: The best tech and gadget awards.
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Here are the winners of the Gadget Bridge Awards 2020:
This is by far one of the toughest categories when it comes to smartphones. We put in a lot of thought and retested some of the features. The winner won by the smallest of margins.
The Winner of the Smartphone of the year 2020 is: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
This is one of our favourite categories of the Gadget Bridge Awards 2020. We love to tinker around with cameras especially when it is on a smartphone. We saw some great nominations this year too.
The winner of the Camera phone of the year 2020 is: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
The most populated and most brutal classification when it comes to smartphones is the budget one. Maximum numbers of devices launch in this one year after year and the choice here is very very tough. But alas we found the one that stands on the top of the podium.
The winner of the Budget smartphone of the year 2020 is: Redmi 9 Prime.
Gaming became a way of life during the lockdown and many picked it up as a good way to pass time. Smartphones were the first weapon of choice to level up. Last year the category was won by Asus ROG Phone 2 and this year its elder brother has stepped on to the top of the podium.
The winner of the Gaming smartphone of the year 2020 is: Asus ROG Phone 3.
A really tough decision for us, as the vote was 50-50 between two smartphones. The OnePlus and Vivo. But the later had a wee-bit more firepower in the mid-range category.
The winner of the Mid-range smartphone of the year 2020 is: Vivo V20 Pro.
Gadget Bridge Awards People’s choice smartphone of the year 2020
We are all about gadgets and these gadgets made to the top of our lists of Gadget Bridge Awards. We would have loved to award multiple winners here, but only one can win. This particular gadget has become better over time and still is something out of a Sci-Fi movie.
The winner of the Gadget of the year 2020 is: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.
These gadgets are Hatke (different) when it comes to design. All of the above had something unusually cool about them (design-wise). But one stood out as we have never seen this design feature anywhere
The winner of Hatke gadget of the year 2020 (Design) is: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.
Hatke gadget of the year 2020 (Performance and Utility)
The contenders here are Amazon Echo Auto, Apple iPhone 12 Pro. Apple Watch Series 6, Samsung UV Steriliser and Sony WF-XB700.
These gadgets are Hatke (different) when it comes to its performance and utility. Another tough one for us, but in the end, we all had one unanimous winner.
The winner of Hatke gadget of the 2020 year (Performance and Utility) is: Apple iPhone 12 Pro.
Laptop of the year 2020
The contenders here are Asus Expert book, Honor Magic Book, Mi Notebook Horizon Edition, Dell XPS 13 and Acer Swift 3X.
A flurry of laptops were launched in the year 2020. The demand was very high this year, as many were working from home due to the pandemic. Some great runners in this category but one stood out of the pack.
The winner of the Laptop of the year 2020 is: Acer Swift 3X.
Gaming laptop of the year 2020
The contenders here are Acer Nitro 5, Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, Acer Predator Triton 300, Alienware M15 R3 and HP Omen 15 2020.
After gaming smartphones, a category that flourished during the year 2020 was of gaming laptops. As PC gaming grew, more companies introduced its portable gaming notebooks that can give tough competition to desktop gaming machines.
The winner of the Gaming laptop of the year 2020 is: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.
Tablets are the preferred choice if someone wants good performance and portability yet does not want to burn a hole in his/her pocket. These became great alternatives to laptops for students and office goes who wanted to attend online classes or a Zoom call in the year 2020.
The winner of the Tablet of the year 2020 is: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7.
TV of the year 2020
The contenders here are Hisense Android TV, Samsung Frame TV, Onida Fire TV Edition, Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition and Kodak 4K Android TV
The idiot box is not so idiot anymore. Televisions are seen as a family member now and with the odd times we live in, stuck at home, these smart machines kept us entertained. A lot of great contenders this time and by the smallest margin, we do have a final winner.
The winner of the TV of the year 2020 is: Samsung Frame TV.
Home improvement device of the year 2020
The contenders here are Amazon Echo Show 8, Mi Smart Speaker, Google Nest Audio, Aquox Disinfectant Generator and Godrej ViroShield 4.0.
These gadgets help to elevate or better your living quarters. We came across some neat and nifty gadgets in the year 2020.
The winner of the Home improvement device of the year 2020 is: Amazon Echo Show 8
Smartwatch of the year 2020
The contenders here are Oppo Watch, Apple Watch Series 6, Huawei Watch GT 2E, Xiaomi Watch Revolve and Honor Watch GS Pro
Like we said before, this year saw even better, faster and longer-lasting (when it comes to battery life) smartwatches in India. Every big and small tech company has at least 1 smartwatch in its arsenal now. This was a doozie for us, but we finally came to a conclusion.
The winner of the Smartwatch of the year 2020 is: Apple Watch Series 6.
Fitness wearable of the year 2020
The contenders here are Amazefit Bip U, Huawei Band 4, Fitbit Charge 4, Honor Watch ES and Mi Smartband 5
Another very crowded segment in India was of fitness wearables. The market was flooded with branded and non-branded wearables. The choice here for us was simple, pick the one which gives you the best bang for the buck and has extra features to offer.
The winner of Fitness wearable of the year 2020 is: Fitbit Charge 4.
After sight, sound is the most important feature for a wholesome entertainment experience. Headphones provide you with great sound at a personal level and there were many exceptional runners here. The choice was hard for us, but one pipped the others thanks to its superb ANC.
The winner of the Headphones of the year 2020 is: Sony WH-1000XM4.
Another segment that grew exponentially in 2020 is of wireless earphones. Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus and Xiaomi got new and fresh wireless earphones to the Indian market. All of them did a very good job, but one stood out of the pack.
The winner of the Wireless Earphones of the Year 2020 is: Sony WF-XB700.
Bluetooth speaker of the year 2020
The contenders here are Thomson BTS 05, Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2, Xiaomi Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker and LG Xboom Pro PL7.
This category was not on fire like it was in 2019. But we did see some good fresh new Bluetooth speakers coming to town.
The Winner of Bluetooth speakers of the year 2020 is: LG Xboom Pro PL7.
Streaming service of the year 2020
The contenders here are Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+ Hotstar and ALTBalaji
Everybody amped up the game in 2020 as people turned to streaming services when doing nothing at home. There was plenty of action, drama and comedy going on in each one of them. But in the end, it is all about great content and who delivers it the fastest.
The winner of Streaming service of the year 2020 is: Netflix
Camera of the year 2020
The contenders here are Fujifilm Instax Mini 1, Canon EOS 850D, Canon EOS R5 and Sony Alpha 7C
These devices capture your memories in the form of pictures or moving pictures. Some innovative new products came to life in 2020. We wish there could be two winners but there is space for only one on the top step.
The winner of the Camera of the year 2020 is: Canon EOS R5.
