Few months back Xiaomi rolled out its first smartwatch Mi Watch Color in China and now it has brought a Sport Edition of its smartwatch. The Mi Watch Color Sports Edition has been introduced in China first which includes 117 sports modes on it. Come with built-in GPS this watch comes with a 5ATM rating that makes it water-resistant. In addition to this, it comes with health tracking features along with more than 100 watch faces and will be available in multiple strap colour options besides being lightweight.
Pricing and availability
Mi Watch Color Sports Edition has been introduced in China as of now whether the sports watch will make its debut into the Indian market. But in its home market, it is sold for CNY 699 that converts to Rs 7,700. It comes in multiple colour options of Elegant Black, Space Blue, and Ivory and is now up for sale in the country.
Features
Mi Watch Color Sports Edition carries a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 454×454 pixels of resolution. The Xiaomi smartwatch has an Always-on feature along with 120 watch faces that can be personalised as per liking.
The sports watch has 117 sports modes including running, treadmill, cycling, swimming, trekking, skipping, among others. Moreover, there are health tracking features such as 24-hour heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, blood oxygen sensor, breathing training, stress monitoring and PPG sensor.
The Mi Watch Color Sports Edition is 5ATM certified which makes it wearable even while swimming and other water sports. The device is compatible with Android and iOS devices with connectivity options such as GPS, Glonass, NFC, and Bluetooth. The watch also does basic functions such as showing notification from your phone, set alarms and reminders, music can also be controlled and more. The Xiaomi smartwatch promises 16 days of battery life on regular use and with battery saver mode on it lasts up to 22 days while in the outdoor sports mode it provides up to 50 hours of battery life.
In today’s unprecedented times, people across the world are dependent on Internet to carry out their day-to-day activities. Therefore, web security becomes extremely to stay safe online. Keeping this in mind, Reliance Jio has launched a made-in-India browser that focusses on data-privacy and gives users full control of their information.
“While keeping privacy at the core of the browser, JioPages provides superior performance when compared to its peers. It is built on the powerful Chromium Blink engine, it provides enhanced browsing experience through faster engine migration, bestin-class webpage rendering, faster page loads, efficient media streaming, Emoji domain support and encrypted connection,” as revealed by Reliance Jio.
JioPages browser supports eight Indian languages: Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Gujarati, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali. Moreover, the company further claims that the users also have the option of customizing the content feed as per their preferred state. Once the user selects a state, the popular sites of the state start displaying on the screen.
JioPages, which is designed entirely in India, allows users to access Personalized Home Screen. As per Reliance Jio, “Users have the option of setting any of the leading search engines in the market such as Google, Bing, MSN, Yahoo or Duck Duck Go, as their default search engine. They could also pin the links of their favourite websites on the home screen for quick and easy access.”
Apart from this, JioPages users could choose from a variety of colourful background themes that could add zest to the browsing experience. The users could also switch to ‘Dark mode’ for an eye-friendly viewing experience at night.
Moreover, the content feed is customized to suit the user’s preference in terms of language, topic and region. In addition to this, JioPages sends notifications only on topics that are either important or of interest to the user.
Furthermore, an Informative Card in JioPages captures key numbers, trends, symbols or headlines of a given topic, for e.g. stock market trends, commodity prices or cricket score, and displays them as compact clickable banners on the screen. Additionally, the browser automatically categorizes downloads according to the file type, i.e., Image, Video, Document or Pages. This makes file management easier for the user.
In addition to this, the Incognito mode allows private browsing by preventing browsing history from being stored in the system. On JioPages, user has the option of setting a four-digit security PIN or fingerprint as an access code to the Incognito mode. This browser blocks unsolicited ads and popups to provide the user a seamless browsing experience.
If you are wondering how to download this browser, JioPages can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or using the below QR code. Mind you! It is currently available for Android Smartphones users only.
With the launch of Apple iPhone 12 series, it has been revealed that the newly-launched MagSafe accessory ecosystem is compatible with on some non-Apple smartphones. According to a report, the MagSafe Charger works with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone.
Firstly, those who are wondering what MagSafe Charger is all about? Well, it makes wireless charging a snap. The perfectly aligned magnets attach to your iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro and provide faster wireless charging up to 15W. It also maintains compatibility with Qi charging, so it can be used to wirelessly charge your iPhone 8 or later, as well as AirPods models with a wireless charging case, as you would with any Qi-certified charger. The magnetic alignment experience only applies to iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models.
In a Twitter post, tipster Max Weinbach shared a picture showcasing that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 magnetically connects with MagSafe charger and works perfectly fine. Mind you! The newly-launched MagSafe charger could come out if you shake the device forcefully. We also did not get any details on the actual charging speeds though we presume they will stick to 7.5W as only iPhone 12 units are advertised to reach 15W speeds.
Besides Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, the new Google Pixel 5 is also works well with MagSafe charger on video and managed to hold on quite well. This was revealed by Aaron Zollo (zollotech) in YouTube video. On the other hand, MagSafe Duo charger can charge both your watch and iPhone at the same time.
Apart from MagSafe Charger, Apple iPhone 12 variants also provide the broadest 5G coverage across the globe. These models also feature Smart Data mode along with faster download speeds, higher quality video streaming, FaceTime in HD, and more.
Mind you! A14 Bionic is the first chip in the smartphone industry built on 5-nanometer process. Faster and more efficient than ever, A14 Bionic has the fastest CPU and GPU by up to 50 percent compared to the fastest competing smartphone chips, enabling console-quality gaming experiences, powerful computational photography, and more, while delivering great battery life. Pushing the limits of machine learning (ML), A14 Bionic features a 16-core Neural Engine — for an 80 percent increase in performance — that is capable of completing 11 trillion operations per second, enabling improved performance on even the most intense ML models.
After introducing Vivo V20 in the Indian market the Chinese smartphone company is all set to bring another new smartphone to the V20 series in the country. Yes, your guess is correct the company is gearing up to launch Vivo V20 Pro in India the following month that is November. The company’s senior executive confirmed the arrival of the smartphone via a Twitter post. To recall the smartphone was launched along with the regular variant in Thailand last month that comes with dual selfie cameras, triple rear camera setup and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor.
Vivo India CEO Jerome Chen on Twitter revealed via Twitter that Vivo V20 will launch in India later in the month in November. The executive responded to a user’s request to which he replied, “Got it. Will be 8n end of Nov”. Though the exact date of the launch is yet to be revealed soon this will be announced maybe earlier next month.
To recall, in Thailand last month the Pro variant was launched at TBH 14,999 that translates to Rs 35,300 for the single 8GB RAM so the smartphone is expected to launch with similar pricing in India also.
Vivo V20 Pro specifications
Vivo V20 Pro features a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio with HDR10 support. It runs Funtouch OS 11 on top of Android 10. The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor for 5G support paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage option.
The Vivo V20 Pro comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a primary 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 sensor with f/1.89 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. While on the front the dual selfie camera setup on the phone that houses a 44-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle with a field of view (FoV) of 105 degrees and f/2.28 aperture.
The device is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports a 33W FlashCharge fast charging solution. For connectivity, it has 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS and a USB Type-C port.
Vivo’s sun brand iQoo has finally introduced its new budget phone in the market. The company has launched iQoo U1x in China. Just ahead of the launch the device’s render, as well as specifications, were leaked on the as it is an affordable option of the iQoo U1. The key highlights of the phone include a triple rear camera set up, a 5,000mAh battery and is powered by Snapdragon 662 SoC with Adreno 610 GPU and a waterdrop notch display with slim bezels.
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iQoo U1x specifications
The iQoo U1x smartphone comes with a 6.51-inch HD+ IPS display offering 720×1,600 pixels of resolution. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio with a pixel density of 269ppi and 89 percent screen to body ratio. The mobile phone runs iQoo UI based on Android 10 OS. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Snapdragon 662 SoC paired with Adreno 610 GPU for graphics. The phone is offered with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage.
For taking photos and videos, the smartphone carries a triple rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel main sensor with f/2.2 aperture. It further includes a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, the device has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/1.8 aperture.
In terms of connectivity, the smartphone includes 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Micro-USB port and a 3.5mm audio jack. Sensors on the phone include light sensor, gyro sensor, proximity sensor, gravity sensor, as well as a compass. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
iQoo U1x price and availability
iQoo U1x has been launched by the company in its home market China. The device will be available in multiple configurations of 4GB RAM with 64GB storage at CNY 899 that translates to Rs 10,000 while the 6GB RAM with 64GB option comes at CNY 999 that translates to Rs 13,300. The 6GB of RAM with a 128GB storage model comes with a price tag of CNY 1,199 that converts to Rs 13,300. The phone comes in Light Black and Morning Frost colour options. The smartphone is available for pre-orders and starting November 1 it will go on sale.
After pushing the innovation of Caller ID to great heights to make communication safer and more efficient for their users, Truecaller has rolled out three highly anticipated features for its users across the world. These features include:
Call Reason
Schedule SMS
SMS Translate
As a leader in the mobile identity space, Truecaller informs customers regarding who is calling them. However, these newly-launched features would inform the users about why they are getting the call on their smartphones.
Expressing excitement at the launch of Call reason, Schedule SMS and SMS Translate, Rishit Jhunjhunwala, Chief Product Officer at Truecaller, said, “We have been working towards building an innovative communication suite for our users and these three features are the next big step in line with this mission. Communication in 2020 is easier in many ways, but also complicated by the vast ways in which people connect for information.”
According to Truecaller, Call Reason, which is one of the most requested features in 2020, enables users to set a reason for their call to allow the receiver to check what the call is about, whether the incoming call is personal, business or something urgent. With this, the new feature extends the platform’s Caller ID feature to help users to send a note in their outgoing calls. This would empower users in higher pick-up rates on outgoing calls as the receiver would know “what reason the call has been placed”. Businesses can set a customized text before every call which would increase engagement with their customers. It is available to both Android and iOS users.
The new ‘Schedule SMS’ extends the platform’s Caller ID feature to enable users to schedule a message reminder of any events, meetings, or what groceries you need to pick up at the end of the day. Users can schedule SMS by simply selecting the icon while messaging and choose a date and time. Your message will be sent then, and you will always be able to see it scheduled in your chat. This feature is available for Android users only.
In addition to these features, the SMS Translate feature allows users to instantly translate the content of their messages directly in Truecaller without leaving the app. This feature works for both SMS and instant messages (IM). It is powered by Google’s ML Kit and all messages are processed locally in the phone, which means the content of your messages never leaves your device. Language packs are downloaded to your device before translation begins. Users can also download additional languages to use them offline, anytime and anywhere. SMS Translate will only be available for Android.
Truecaller further stated that it strives to stay true to the core principle of building a product for masses while always acting in the public interest. It is constantly listening to its users and want to help them by putting more power in their hands.
Oppo A33 (2020) is now official in India. Prior to its launch in the country, the device was launched a few months ago in the Indonesian market. In India, the company has introduced it in a single RAM and storage option. The device is powered by Snapdragon 460 chipset and has a hole-punch design display with a 90Hz refresh rate display and a 5.000mAh battery.
Oppo A33 (2020) specifications
Oppo A33 (2020) is very much similar to the Oppo A53 that was launched in India sometime back. The smartphone runs Android 10 based ColorOS 7.2 out of the box. The device comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 1600×720 pixels of resolution. It has a 90Hz refresh rate screen along with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor paired with 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage. The internal storage can be further expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card.
Oppo A33 (2020) features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Further assisted by a 2-megapixel depth sensor having f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, the device sports an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.4 aperture.
The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging tech. Apart from the fingerprint sensor, the handset has Light Sensor, Proximity sensor, Magnetic sensors and an Accelerator sensor onboard. In addition to this, the phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics.
Oppo A33 (2020) price, availability and launch offers
Oppo A33 has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 11,990 for the 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage variant. The phone comes in two colour options – Moonlight Black and Mint Cream. The phone will be available for purchase via online and offline platforms. On Flipkart, there will be a 5 percent cashback for Kotak Bank, RBL Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Federal Bank cardholders.
Whereas the Paytm users are eligible for benefits worth 40,000. While the offline retailers will be offering schemes for banks such as Bajaj Finserv, Home Credit, HDB Financial Services, IDFC First Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank.
Asus ROG phone 2 got the best gaming smartphone award from us last year. Why? Because it had everything that was cutting edge at the time and one needed from a top-notch gaming phone. Now its bigger brother is out in the market in the form of Asus ROG Phone 3. Is it better than its predecessor? Let us find out in our Asus ROG Phone 3 review. Read on.
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Design and Display
Let’s quickly talk about the design of the Asus ROG Phone 3 first. Out of the box, it does not look very different from the previous gen, however, there are good and some bad changes on the phone. The good ones are that the USB Type-C point at the bottom is off-centre so that you can connect the charging cable and play with ease. The RGB lit logo makes a comeback and the rear design has got subtle changes and the heat exhaust grill at the back is an A+ in our books.
However, there is no 3.5mm audio port on the phone. That has now been moved to its Aero Active Cooler 3 attachment or you can attach a headphone with a supplied USB-C adaptor. Over that, there is no wireless charging. Majorly because of the RGB logo at the back.
But otherwise, the phone looks great. Sure it does not have an edge to edge touchscreen, but it is large enough for gaming and video pleasures. The display comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection, you get the nifty power and volume buttons and very modern rear camera panel. Overall we loved the design of the Asus ROG Phone 3. And before we forget, yes, the air triggers do come on the Asus ROG Phone 3 as well and the response rate has become better with them.
Moving to its 6.59-inch AMOLED display. It supports HDR 10 and 144Hz response rate. Max brightness here is 650nits and the screen supports glove touch too. We played a lot of games on the Asus ROG Phone 3, ranging from Call of Duty: Mobile to Asphalt series and not once did it disappoint us. We took it out in bright sunlight and everything on the screen was very legible. With that, the movie experience both indoors and outdoors is superb. Yes, the dual speakers sound was not super loud, but for single viewing and gaming pleasures, it was very decent.
Asus ROG Phone 3 performance and cameras
Let’s quickly talk about the insides before we tell you about what we felt about its overall performance. Asus ROG Phone 3 comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset with Adreno 650 graphics. This is combined with 8GB RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. Android 10 with Asus’s own skin comes right out of the box. All this makes up for the best gaming experience? Yes, it does. You get the absolute best when it comes to performance.
We loved every bit of it and the phone did not give us a chance to really bicker when it came to gaming or movie performance. Like we said we threw the best (highly demanding) games at it and it ran them with extreme ease.
When it comes to cameras, the Asus ROG Phone 3 has Sony IMX686 64MP camera at the back with another 13MP secondary sensor and a third 5MP camera for bokeh. Here too, the phone did not disappoint. We got very close to life shots, indoors and outdoors. Portrait shots had good edge detection, but landscape ones not so much. During low light or night time, we did face a little bit of graininess, but that went off as soon as we turned on the flash. Over that, the rear camera can also able to take exquisite 8K video shots at 30fps.
On the front Asus ROG Phone 3 has a 24MP sensor with f2.0 aperture, which we adored. The selfies during day time or in well-lit rooms were fabulous. Nighttime or low light not so much. So anytime we had to click a selfie, we made sure there is ample light in the room.
Moving to its battery performance, the Asus ROG Phone 3 has a 6,000 mAh battery that supports quick charge 4.0. This battery can last! We played hours of COD on the Asus ROG Phone 3 and the battery would just not die. Under normal circumstances, it can last you up to 2 days. Saying that, if you game a lot on it, it will still last you a day. For security, the smartphone does get Face Recognition as well as an in-display fingerprint sensor. Both of which work well. WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 with QC aptX support is also part of the package.
Overall, we loved the performance of the Asus ROG Phone 3 except its 240 grams weight. This has been distributed well, but we are sure Asus could have shaved a few grams off, here and there.
Verdict
Overall, we just loved the whole experience with the Asus ROG Phone 3. It has a battery that lasts, it can run the latest games at the best settings and design is very modern. Yes, there is a but here. The price is on the higher side of things and not what we were expecting. The 8GB model comes at Rs 49,999 and that seems to be 5-7K higher of what everyone was expecting it to be. Nevertheless, with the current schemes and bank offers, you can easily get it at under Rs 45,000, which makes it a very worthy buy.
Beijing based company Mobvoi has brought a new smartwatch in India TicWatch Pro 3 GPS. The company is the first to bring such a smartwatch which runs Wear OS by Google and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform. The fitness watch brings extended battery life, advanced health and fitness tracking features. It has other features such as tilt to wake, smart mode and has a Retina AMOLED watch screen. And as the name suggests it has GPS also. Read on to know TicWatch Pro 3 GPS price in India and its availability details
TicWatch Pro 3 GPS price and availability
TicWatch Pro 3 GPS price in India has been set Rs 27,999. The device is offered in a single colour option- Shadow Black. The smartwatch is now available for purchase via the e-commerce website Amazon as well as the company’s official website.
TicWatch Pro 3 GPS features and specs
TicWatch Pro 3 GPS comes with a 1.4-inch AMOLED Retina display with 454×454 pixels of resolution and an always-on feature with automatic brightness. Also, there is a tilt to wake functionality. The smartwatch runs on Wear OS by Google and is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 Soc paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
Moreover, there are 1000+ watch faces and Custom watch faces. Also, it has a pre-installed TicExercise app that offers more than 10 workout modes including outdoor running, indoor running, cycling, swimming, rowing, and mountain climbing, yoga body mechanics, freestyle among others. To monitor a user’s health TicWatch Pro 3 GPS offers TicOxygen, TicZen, TicBreath, and TicHearing TicSleep, TicHealth and TicZen.
Besides this, it has GPS on it that uses 5 powerful Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) constellations which are GPS (US), BEIDOU (China), GALILEO (EU), GLONASS (Russia) and QZSS(Japan). With HRM and GPS on it delivers up to 20 hours of battery life while in the smart mode it lasts up to 72 hours and up to 45 days in Essential Mode as it is backed by a 577mAh battery. The smartwatch is IP68 certified which means it can be worn while swimming also. In addition to this, it can also manage phone calls, message notifications and lets you set alarms and reminders.
Danish technology company, Jabra, recently launched its Elite 45H headphones in India at a price of Rs 9,999. Jabra Elite 45H headphones are claimed to have a battery life of up to 50 hours, and come with support for Jabra Sound+ app and Bluetooth 5.0. Are they worth buying at this price point? We spent a few days with it and here’s our review of Jabra Elite 45H:
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Jabra Elite 45H design
Let’s begin by talking about the design of Jabra Elite 45H. The headphones have a very simple design but that does not mean that they aren’t classy to look at. In fact, you would like them if you love gadgets with minimalist design, more than the flashier ones. The body of the headphones is primarily made of plastic with matte texture but the extenders that help you adjust the device are metallic. However, they mostly stay hidden behind the headband of the headphones and are only visible when you actually make certain adjustments. The device weighs 160g, and needless to say, it is extremely light, and hence, it is very comfortable to wear Jabra Elite 45H for a long time.
To get into the specifics, the headband of Jabra Elite 45 headphones is made of a rubberised material that has padding, clubbed with plastic on the top. The earcups are made up of PU leatherette and they have memory foam within them for padding. There are tiny holes on the earcups too that form a prominent ‘R’ on the right one and an ‘L’ on the left one.
When put together, the materials that are used for the headband as well as for the earcups result in a very comfortable listening experience. We used the headphones for hours at times and never at once felt uncomfortable. Even though the headphones are compact in size, they cannot be folded inwards. They would have been more portable than what they are now, had that ability been there. However, we should mention that Jabra has included a case in which the headphones can be carried, so that’s certainly a plus.
All the controls of the headphones are present on the right earcup. There is a button to switch them On and Off, and interestingly, it turns on the Bluetooth too automatically. There are three buttons placed above it which can be used to Play/Pause, Receive or Reject calls, adjust the volume and skip through songs. There is another button placed separately that is dedicated to use the digital assistant on your smartphone. Besides these, the right earcup also comes with a USB-Type C charging port.
We did notice one thing that may cause inconvenience to some. The headphones have a tendency of slipping a bit when the wearer bends their head forward or backward. If you use Jabra’s new offering a lot, you may find this to be a consistent problem. The grip of the device could certainly be better.
Jabra Elite 45H performance
Jabra Elite 45H headphones have to be connected with the Jabra Sound+ app in your smartphone to be used and doing this is a very simple task. Just download the app on your smartphone, select the device’s name and then follow the instructions. This will give you access to a number of additional functions that can be performed via the app like five-band customisable Equalization and certain things that can be modified according to the user’s preferences. Users also have the option of enabling Sleep Mode. The headphones have Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity and come with fast charging capabilities. However, it lacks an IP rating and some features like Ambient Sound, auto Play and Pause, and ANC is also not present. The company has also claimed a battery life of up to 50 hours, and during our time with Jabra Elite 45H headphones, we could use them for almost an entire week without having to charge them again. We think at this price point, this is a very good battery life they boast of.
Coming to the sound output of the Jabra Elite 45H headphones, the lows, highs and the mids of the music – all sounded great, but the device is particularly for you if you like music that’s heavy on mids. The Bass on headphones sounds extremely good too. We heard a lot of songs that were heavy on Bass to make sure that it sounds great, and it does.
However, we should mention that some tracks would sound better at a lower volume on the headphones. You may encounter this problem if you listen to songs that are heavy on too many instruments.
We didn’t only use the headphones to listen to music, but also to make and receive phone calls. We have to say that the microphone of the Jabra Elite 45H headphones did a good job at all times. We, as well as the person we called, could hear each other clearly at all times. We didn’t face any disturbance even once, and we think that that’s quite impressive.
Verdict
Considering the price of Rs 9,999, Jabra Elite 45H headphones are definitely a good buy. The clarity of sound is great, the battery is long lasting and the microphone works well too. Moreover, the headphones are comfortable to wear even for long duration. A few features may be missing, but at this price point, Jabra Elite 45H offers good performance.
Amazfit Pop is the Huami’s latest budget smartwatch which has been introduced by the company in China. The device comes in beautiful colour options with interchangeable straps. The rectangular-shaped dial features a single button for navigation positioned on the right side of the device, This watch has fitness as well as health tracking modes on it. Also, you can check for weather updates, social media accounts and can control music.
Amazfit Pop price and availability
Amazfit Pop has been launched in China under the budget segment. The smartwatch is priced at CNY 349 that translates to Rs 3,900. The wearable will be available in single case size and will be offered in three colour options with interchangeable straps. The fitness watch will start selling on November 1 and there is no word from the company on the International availability of the device.
Amazfit Pop features
The Huami’s budget-friendly smartwatch Amazfit Pop comes in single case size with 1.43-inch TFT display and a single button on the right side. Its 2.5D glass display offers 320×302 pixels of resolution and 305ppi pixel density with an anti-fingerprint coating and Amazfit branding done on the display. For connectivity Bluetooth 5.0 to connect with the Zepp app. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices. The Amazfit Pop is 5ATM certified for water-resistant up to 50 metres. Moreover, it has NFC on it for connectivity.
The Amazfit smartwatch comes with interchangeable silicone straps in various colour options. Backed by a 225mAh battery the fitness watch promises to last up to 9 days on regular use and takes about 2 hours to fully get charged. The watch offers more than 60 professional sports modes in addition to BioTracker 2 PPG with blood oxygen monitoring, 24-hour heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
Apart from this it also shows notifications, allows you to set an alarm, check for weather updates, control music and camera.
In order to roll out indigenous 5G network infrastructure and services in India, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Jio Platforms Limited (Jio) along with its wholly-owned subsidiary Radisys Corporation has announced their expanded efforts to develop open and interoperable interface compliant architecture based 5G solutions with a virtualized RAN.
Expressing excitement about working with Qualcomm Technologies in creating new generation cloud native 5G RAN technology, Mathew Oommen, President, Reliance Jio Infocomm, said, “The development of secure RAN solutions with Qualcomm Technologies combined with Jio Platforms and scale provides the ideal combination for local manufacturing and for accelerating the realization of Atmanirbhar Bharat for an inclusive 5G nation.”
Furthermore, Qualcomm Technologies and Jio also stated that that they have reached over a 1 Gbps milestone on the Jio 5GNR solution by utilising the Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms. According to these companies, “This achievement not only supports Jio’s 5G credentials but also signifies the entry of Jio and India into the Gigabit 5G NR product portfolio.”
Asserting that Qualcomm Technologies aims to deliver cutting-edge technology for virtualized, flexible and interoperable 5G infrastructure across the globe, Durga Malladi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, 4G/5G, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., said, “We recently achieved over a 1 Gbps milestone on the Reliance Jio 5G NR product, leveraging our Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms, and we look forward to expanding our efforts with Reliance Jio to enable flexible and scalable 5G RAN deployments. Ecosystem collaborations like this play a critical role in allowing operators and industry verticals to quickly and easily add 5G network coverage and capacity where and when it is needed most.”
Using 5G technology, users will gain the benefits of higher data rates, low latency communications and enhanced digital experiences across a wide array of connected devices, from 5G-enabled smartphones to enterprise laptops to AR/VR products to vertical IOT solutions.
Jio’s innovation has spearheaded the transformation of India into one of the world’s largest consumers of mobile broadband. With disaggregated and virtualized 5GNR solutions, Jio is advancing the ecosystem of carrier-grade software-based RAN solutions that are designed to enable 5G services and experiences for all of India and beyond.
With an aim to provide a base for flexible, virtualized, scalable, and interoperable cellular network infrastructure, this portfolio of Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms is created as it offers support for a wide range of infrastructure categories ranging from macro base stations with massive MIMO to small cells. It also feature support for all key frequency bands on sub-6 GHz and mmWave spectrum.
In an unprecedented feat that genuinely deserves to be called a work of art, LG has launched the world’s first rollable TV called LG SIGNATURE OLED R (model RX) in South Korea. This innovate piece of technology will be available for purchase at seven premium consumer electronics stores located in major centers across the country with a price tag of KRW 100 million ($87,000 or approx. Rs 63.91 lakh).
Mind you! The R in the name not only reveals that the TV is rollable but that the TV is also revolutionary in the home entertainment space, redefining the relationship between a TV that can disappear from view at the touch of a button and the surrounding space.
Asserting that LG SIGNATURE OLED R is a seamless marriage of technological and design innovation, Park Hyoung-sei, president of LG Home Entertainment Company, said, “This is a true luxury product that reimagines what television can be, this unique TV delivers a differentiated user experience and a new way of thinking about space while once again confirming LG’s leadership in the premium TV market.”
The tech company further stated that LG SIGNATURE OLED R is a masterpiece that will be appreciated by customers who demand the very best and can recognize the true value of game-changing innovation. This TV is a work of art that will upgrade any space and complement any lifestyle not just an exceptional feat of engineering and user-centric design.
According to LG, “This artisan-level of care will be apparent throughout the LG SIGNATURE OLED R, from the brushed aluminum casing to the stylish and modern wool speaker cover by Kvadrat of Denmark. Customers can have their choice of four exquisite shades of covering – Signature Black, Moon Gray, Topaz Blue or Toffee Brown – and further personalize their unit with an engraving of a name or message on the aluminum base.”
With a liquid smooth 65-inch flexible OLED display that leverages self-lighting pixel technology, LG SIGNATURE OLED R boasts an individual dimming control to produce supreme picture quality. Moreover, the new TV represents LG’s unrivalled ability to innovate and create new possibilities that directly contribute to consumer benefits beyond the advanced hardware.
LG SIGNATURE OLED R has the ability to transform into three different viewing formats:
Full View
Line View
Zero View
Furthermore, LG SIGNATURE OLED R expands the user experience in exciting, new ways thanks in no small part to the company’s mastery of OLED technology.
Vlogging might seem to be a source of joy for some people. On the other hand, it’s a bonafide-breadwinning career that comes with unlimited earning potential. If you too are contemplating to step into the world of vloggers on YouTube or other channels, the first and foremost thing that you should have is a smartphone with excellent camera. At Gadget Bridge, we present you with the list of 12 smartphones with amazing camera specifications. Check it out:
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra is designed for Note fans who demand the ultimate in power and productivity. Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G offers a vivid and bright Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, which adapts refresh rates whether it’s reading, watching video or gaming, leading to longer play time. This delivers buttery smooth experience on our best screen yet, which automatically adjusts to the content you are viewing to optimize battery life.
This iPhone introduces a dual-camera system with all-new Ultra Wide and Wide cameras that are deeply integrated into iOS 13, offering the highest quality video in a smartphone and major advancements in photography for the ultimate camera experience.
Apple iPhone 11 shoots beautifully sharp video, with both the Ultra Wide and Wide cameras supporting 4K video with extended dynamic range for more highlight detail and cinematic video stabilisation. With a wider field of view and large focal plane, users can shoot detailed action videos with the Ultra Wide camera.
The dual-camera system lets users easily zoom between each camera while Audio Zoom matches the audio to the video framing for more dynamic sound. With iOS 13, powerful video editing tools are accessible to everyone with the ability to rotate, crop, increase exposure and apply filters to videos instantly all within the new, easy-to-use Camera interface.
The 256GB variant is available for Rs 69,990 in Apple India.
Vivo V20
Vivo V20 comes with a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It runs on Funtouch OS 11, based on Android 11. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card.
The imaging department has been taken care of by a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 sensor with f/1.89 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The camera setup supports features such as Super Night Mode, Tripod Night Mode, Motion Autofocus, EyeFaceBody Autofocus, Object Autofocus, and Double Exposure. While on the front it comes with a 44-megapixel selfie sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
This is the successor of Pixel 3a and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G. This smartphone features a dual rear camera and an OLED display. Read on to know Google Pixel 4a price in India and its specifications details. In terms of optics, there is a 12-megapixel single rear camera set up on the phone having f/1.7 aperture with optical image stabilisation (OIS) for stable images. There are various camera modes such as dual exposure controls, Portrait Mode, Top Shot, Night Sight with astrophotography functions, and fused video stabilisation. On the front, there is a single 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 lens housed inside a hole-punch display.
The 48MP camera comes with OIS and Quad Pixel technology, so you can capture sharper, more vibrant photos with 4x better low light sensitivity³. It also doubles as the most advanced selfie camera on the planet with the phone flipped closed. Interestingly, the company claims that 5G speed enables the users to download the favorite shows in seconds, feel like they’re right there on video chats, and stream with virtually no buffering on the next-gen wireless network.
ROG Phone III is a thorough gaming phone, is also equipped it with flagship cameras as well. The smartphone sports a 64MP IMX686 F1.8 Sony camera sensor with 16MP Quad-bayer performance, an ultra-wide 13MP camera and a 5MP Macro camera. 4K HDR recording up to 60fps, and a Pro Video mode that lets one record up to 8K, and option to choose to use the front mic or back mic when recording.
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor for 5G connectivity, Oppo Find X2 runs on ColorOS 7.1 based on Android 10. It features a 6.7-inch QHD+ with 1440×3168 pixels of resolution Ultra Vision display with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 240Hz touch sampling rate. The display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The connectivity options on the phone include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C. On the connectivity front, there is an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, colour temperature sensor, and proximity sensor. The Oppo smartphone packs a 4,200mAh battery supported by 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge technology.
The Realme 7i promises to be the best 64MP quad-camera phone with an ultra-smooth 90Hz display. Welcoming users to capture sharper and play smoother with trendsetting technologies, the primary 64MP camera features an f/1.8 large aperture, providing a great ability of light-sensing along with attractive features. It also supports UIS & UIS MAX and cinema mode for video recording. Giving an unmatched user experience, realme 7i the display comes with an ultra-smooth 90Hz display with 6.5″ and punch-hole camera, which is much smaller than the normal dewdrop design, making the screen to body ratio as high as 90 percent. Besides these flagship features, realme 7i brings an all-rounder experience in the segment with 5000mAh massive battery, 18W fast charge, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, fingerprint sensor and 2+1 card slots.
The Realme 7i is available in the variant of 4GB+64GB and 4GB +128GB, priced at Rs 11,999 and Rs 12,999.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra comes with a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED screen (Infinity-O display) with a pixel count of 511ppi. The device draws its power from Exynos 990 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The White colour variant of S20 Ultra comes with a dedicated slot for microSD card to expand the memory up to 1TB. The device runs on One UI 2.0 based on the top of Android 10.
In terms of camera capabilities, the device features a quad rear camera set up combining a 108-megapixel camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture along with a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor with f/3.5 aperture. The camera set up further consists of a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a ToF VGA camera. The camera system supports 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 100x Super-Resolution Zoom. On the front, it sports a 40-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.
This smartphone houses four sensors namely a primary 48-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a secondary 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with 123-degree field of view, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. While on the front it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera. Apart from this, the OnePlus phone is backed by a 4,500mAh battery and supports Warp Charge 65. It is claimed to fully charge the battery in 39 minutes, and almost 58 percent in just 15 minutes.
OnePlus 8T 5G has been launched in India in multiple configurations. The 8GB RAM with 128GB storage price has been set at Rs 42,999, while the 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant is priced at Rs 45,999. The device will be available in Lunar silver colour and Aquamarine colour variants.
Oppo Reno 10X Zoom
Reno 10x Zoom is about seeing the world from completely new perspectives. The technology behind Reno 10x Zoom elevates photography and mobile entertainment to all-new heights. Let Reno 10x Zoom further your vision. A 48MP Ultra-clear main camera, 13MP telephoto lens and 8MP wide-angle lens make up the Reno 10x Zoom tri-lens setup. Combining three lenses over different focal ranges achieves a full bandwidth of 16-160mm, an effective focal length 10 times that of an ultra wide-angle lens. The tri-camera setup complemented by dual OIS for ensuring stability even when fully zoomed on hand-held operation.
This smartphone runs on Android 10 out-of-the-box. It features a curved display with a punch-hole cutout for a selfie camera. It comes with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support as well as an in-display fingerprint sensor. It derives its power from Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 865 processor paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable UFS 3.0 storage. For connectivity it includes 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BDS.
In terms of camera capability, Motorola Edge+ features a triple rear camera set up with a high-resolution 108-megapixel primary camera sensor with /1.8 aperture and 0.8-micron pixel size. The other two camera sensors are a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with 117-degree field of view with f/2.2 aperture along with an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom and OIS support. The camera set also supports a ToF sensor. For taking selfies it comes with a 25-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.
Western Digital (WD), which is famous for offering portable storage options has launched a new external SSD in India. The new WD My Passport SSD is palm-sized and comes with a storage capacity of up to 2TB. The external drive is sleek and compact in size and comes with a metal body. This is powered by NVMe technology and is fit for allowing home and business users to save, access and protect the content that matters.
Speaking on the announcement, Khalid Wani, Director, Sales, Western Digital, India, said, “Innovation is meshed with the very DNA of Western Digital and we constantly strive to create reliable products that are faster, and have increased efficiency. With the new WD brand My Passport SSD, we aim to bring the unmatched experience in a sleek portable drive that helps users manage their large content libraries at a blazing fast speed.”
The new WD My Passport SSD is best for those who want storage that can be kept as well as be carried easily while offering bigger storage. Professionals in photography, editors, creators need to move and edit high-quality content nearly twice as fast and the latest generation is much faster and saves more time than the last generation. It is compatible with a laptop, desktop and can also be carried along from home to office and vice versa.
The new SSD look has been redesigned for better performance that is stylish too. It has a metal body build that not only looks stylish but offers durability. Therefore, it is comfortable to hold in hand and is small enough to be loaded in a bag or in a pocket offering portability. WD’s My Passport SSD is available in multiple colours including Gray, Blue and Gold and one can choose as per their liking.
In terms of mechanics, My Passport SSD offers a blazing fast NVMe technology with reading speeds of up to 1050MB/s and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s. It has a password enabled 256-bit AES hardware encryption for security and is shock and vibration resistant and drop resistant up to 6.5ft (1.98 metres). It has USB 3.2 Gen-2 technology with a USB-C cable and a USB-A adaptor. There is a five-year limited warranty on all three storage options. The 500GB capacity comes for Rs 6999 while the 1TB storage option is priced at Rs 12,999 and the 2TB option comes with a price tag of Rs 24,999. All the models will be available till October 30th during Amazon Great Indian festival sale. After the sale is over its will be available at Rs 8,999, Rs 15,999 and 28,999 respectively.
The Chinese smartphone company Oppo has forayed into the Smart TV market with the launch of Oppo Smart TV. The company has introduced premium looking Televisions Oppo Smart TV S1 and Smart TV R1. The earlier one comes with a pop-up camera for video conferencing purposes along with a floating design display offering a 120Hz refresh rate. While the latter one offers a 4K resolution LCD panel with an LED backlight. This one comes in two sizes 55-inch and 65-inch. While the premium most S1 will be available in a single 65-inch QLED panel with 4K resolution.
Oppo Smart TV S1 and Smart TV R1 price and availability
Oppo Smart TV S1 and Smart TV R1 have been launched in China. The price of S1 is set at CNY 7,999 that translates to Rs 87,800. The R1 is available in two sizes, the 55-inch model will be available at CNY 3,299 that translates to Rs 36,200 and the 65-inch variant will be offered at CNY 4,299 that translates to Rs 47,200. All the models will be available during the Double 11 sale in China.
Oppo Smart TV S1 and Smart TV R1 features
Starting with the premium model Oppo Smart TV S1 features a 65-inch 4K QLED Quantum Dot display with 3,840×2,160 pixels of resolution and 120 percent ultra-wide NTSC with 1,500 nits of peak brightness. Moreover, the display is TUV Rheinland certified and offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The TV supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. There are a total of 18 speakers along with a 25W subwoofer offering a total output of 85W and custom sound system.
Oppo Smart TV S1 is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT9950 SoC with Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. There is an 8.5GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The Television features a pop-up camera for video calling that offers full-HD with 1080p video quality. Moreover, the TV is voice-enabled and supports the company’s own Breeno voice assistant and comes with Bluetooth voice remote control.
Smart TV R1
On the other hand, Oppo Smart TV R1 55- inch and 65-inches models feature a 4K LCD panel with 3,840×2,160 pixels of resolution and 93 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut and a refresh rate of 60Hz. Unlike the S1 this model offers an optional 1080p HD external camera for video calling. The Television is powered by quad-core MediaTek MT9652 SoC and MediaTek MT9652 SoC respectively. It has a Mali-G52 MC1 GPU for graphics with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Both the models come with Breeno voice assistant support and Bluetooth remote control.
In order to offer its consumer extra clear call quality in VoLTE networks, easy social media browsing and multiplayer gaming, HMD Global announces the two latest additions to the Nokia feature phone family called the Nokia 215 and Nokia 225. These handsets come with 4G connectivity at an affordable package.
“By bringing 4G to the Nokia 215 and Nokia 225 without compromising the accessible price point, we take another step towards our mission of providing low-cost access to global connectivity to those who need it the most – the billions of people who remain unconnected. Both new phones deliver a familiar yet modern and ergonomic design whilst serving the diverse needs of our customers by offering choice,” said Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer and Vice President of North America, HMD Global.
The Nokia 225 comes with a camera so you can snap your favourite moments on the go, a premium performance keymat and dedicated function keys that make typing and navigating feel more precise – all in a glossy hard-coated, high-end finish, similar to what you see on Nokia smartphones. Bringing long-lasting battery and entertainment on the go with games and an FM radio, the Nokia 215 and Nokia 225 combine classic Nokia phone reliability with contemporary features and looks.
Expressing excitement to bring to the Nokia 215 and Nokia 225 phones to consumers, Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer and Vice President of North America, HMD Global, said, “For our online consumers, Nokia 215 and Nokia 225 will be available on both Nokia.com/phones and Flipkart, and for those who prefer to buy at retail outlets, the phone will be available across leading retail stores. I’m excited that we are launching these phones in India. They make the perfect additions to the range of phones we’ve announced for our fans this festive season.”
With the new Nokia 215 and Nokia 225 handset, the user can take full advantage of the world of perks that come with 4G connectivity without breaking the bank. Enjoy greater VoLTE call quality, web browsing, multiplayer gaming, and social media when you switch to 4G.
Using Nokia 215, one can navigate comfortably with the responsive soft-touch keymat, big buttons, easy-grip edge and curved back. The Nokia 215 offers the signature durability in a reliable design with modern essentials, boosted by 4G connectivity giving you confidence everywhere you go. The Nokia 215 comes in Cyan Green and Black colour options and will be available online on the official website starting 23rd October, and across top retail outlets in India starting 6th November at a recommended best buy price of Rs 2,949.
HMD Nokia 225 comes finished with glossy, hard-coated colours along with the long-lasting 1150mAh battery will help you seize the day with a phone that you can rely on. The Nokia 225 comes in Classic Blue, Metallic Sand and Black colour options and will be available online on Flipkart and on the official website starting October 23rd and across top retail outlets in India starting November 6th at a recommended best buy price of Rs 3,499.
The Chinese electronics brand Xiaomi has announced an 80W fast wireless charging technology. The company declared this information through Weibo. The Charger is touted to charge a 4,000mAh battery in just 19 minutes. In addition to this, the company has also shared a short video via its official YouTube channel to showcase the charging capability of its upcoming 80W charger. Apart from this Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi is going to bring an Apple iPhone 12 mini like a small screen phone. The company General Manager Lu Weibing has shared the info via a new social media post hinting at the launch.
Starting with the Xiaomi new fast wireless charging technology the company took to Weibo a Chinese microblogging website to introduce an 80W fast wireless charging technology. Via the social media post, the company has shared a poster that showcases that the wireless charging technology is capable of charging a 4,000mAh battery in just 19 minutes. And to charge from 0 to 50 percent it takes just 8 minutes.
Though the company has not yet revealed which phone will support the 80W wireless charging but a short YouTube video shows the charger compatible with an improved Mi 10 Pro. The purpose of the video is to showcase the charging speed of the 80W fast charger. As per the YouTube video, the charger was able to charge the Mi 10 Pro from 0 to 10 percent in just 1 minute. While it took eight minutes for a 50 percent charge and it can fully charge it in 19 minutes.
iPhone mini
On the other hand, the company is also considering launching iPhone 12 mini like a smartphone with a small screen under its sub-brand Redmi. The prospect was shared by Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing. He took to Weibo confirming to bring a mini smartphone but the user has to compromise on the battery capacity. Also, the form factor of the phone will be reduced which means a smaller battery. The company’s executive has not revealed whether the phone is under manufacturing. But if the company has put up this idea and says that the smaller screen means compromising on the battery that it is hinting at to launch soon.
Last year at the tech giant Google made a number of announcements at its I/O 2019 developer’s conference. So, one of those important announcements also included Google Assistant Driving Mode which seems to have started rolling out and is a replacement for the Android Auto app on smartphones.
According to a report by XDA Developers, some of the users have spotted a new navigation UI in the Google Maps app last week. Apart from this the publisher also claimed that it has discovered evidence to prove the rollout of the spotted navigation UI to Google Assistant’s Driving Mode. According to the company Google has enabled this function on Pixel 4, LG Velvet as well as Asus ZenFone 7 Pro. The roll-out of the new functionality brings a fresh setting page that supports the new navigation UI.
Image Courtesy: XDA Developers
The publisher has also shared some screenshots for the new setting for the Google Assistant. According to this inside the Google Assistant settings, you will now see updated Navigation settings of Google Maps that includes a toggle manage driving mode. The new settings page for the Google Assistant is at the moment cannot be enabled nor it can be disabled through a voice command which means the company has rolled out an incomplete feature of Google Assistant’s Driving Mode.
Moreover, the partially rolled out Driving Mode feature for Google Assistant also differs from what it was announced at the Google I/O 2019. This might be because the company has changed the UI as it has been over a year since the announcement was made a year ago.
At the time of the announcement, the company explained that it wanted to make sure that the drivers are able to do everything they need with just a voice. The Assistant’s new driving mode will bring navigation, messaging, calling and media—front and centre. It includes suggestions tailored for the users. As per the company, if you have a dinner reservation on your calendar, you’ll see directions to the restaurant. Or if you started a podcast at home, you can resume right where you left off from your car. If a call comes in, the Assistant will tell you who’s calling and ask if you want to answer, so you can pick up or decline with just your voice. The Assistant’s driving mode will launch automatically when your phone is connected to your car’s Bluetooth or just say, “Hey Google, let’s drive,” to get started.
The e-commerce platform is back with another new quiz on its platform. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily on the mobile app that goes live via mobile app. All you need to do is answer all the questions correctly and win free products and goodies such as gadgets and Amazon Pay Balance up to Rs 50,000, today you have a chance to win Amazon Echo.
October 20 Amazon Quiz has gone live and a new set of questions have also been updated. The daily quiz on the Amazon app has become the hottest topic as it gives a chance to win exciting free gifts. In today’s Amazon quiz you have a chance to win Amazon Echo. The quiz contains only five questions that are based on current affairs and general knowledge. Answering all the questions correctly will get your name selected for a lucky draw. Only one person will be selected as the winner and the results are announced at the end of every month. The lucky ones might win something by answering all the questions correctly, and the wrong answers will get you eliminated from the quiz. To participate and win check out today’s answers of the Amazon Quiz.
October 20 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: The 2020 Nobel Prize for Chemistry was jointly awarded to Chemistry experts of USA and which other country?
The answer is- France
Question 2: Justice KK Usha, who recently passed away, was the first woman chief justice of which state?
The answer is- Kerala
Question 3: Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has been sworn in as the New Emir of which country?
The answer is- Kuwait
Question 4: The emperor who commissioned this monument to be built was the successor of which Mughal Emperor?
The answer is- Jahangir
Question 5: A large part of the money generated by such apple products go to fund programmes to fight which disease?
Days after Instgram turns 10, the instant photo-and-video-sharing app has now launched its first consumer marketing campaign in India called ‘Do Your Thing’. This campaign aims to celebrate the creators and their creativity that manifests on its newest video format, Reels. It will showcase across mediums during the IPL.
For those who wondering what Reels is? Well, it’s Instagram’s new video surface that gives anyone the ability to create short form, edited videos. It’s being used by people across the country, many of whom have become creators with a national following, to entertain their audience.
“Creators inspire us with how they push culture forward, creating trends that become mainstream. This is happening with Reels in India and for this reason, we’re betting big on it. Reels was born out of the idea that there’s a creator in each of us, and we’re excited to see the Indian community across genres, and big and small cities use it. This campaign, timed during IPL, which is a sporting and cultural moment, is meant to entertain, inspire and invite everyone in India to come together and ‘Do Your Thing’,” said Ajit Mohan, Managing Director and Vice President, Facebook India.
According to Instagram, “ Now, the consumer campaign takes this further, by saluting the creator in everyone. Through a series of 15-second ads, the campaign showcases all of the AR, music and editing features that allow creators to bring alive their imagination. It is designed to give the audience a flavour of the kind of entertaining content, and the variety of interests they can explore, like dance, comedy, music, fashion, food, and a whole lot more.”
Instagram has further stated that the creatives have been created in collaboration with Ogilvy. Stating that everyone is a creator in today’s time, Sukesh Nayak, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy India, said, “Instagram is a platform that encourages creative expression and has always given everyday people a voice. With Reels, Instagram is democratizing creativity, and we’re trying to communicate this with the new campaign. The creatives are short, fun, surprising and very entertaining. They’ve been shot as Reels, and the storyline is inspired by the content from popular creators.”
The first set of ads went on air on October 18th during the IPL and will include 4 films. Instagram further added that content from IPL 2020 is appearing prominently on Reels, be it from the teams, players or fans, showing practice sessions and fun moments.
If you are a tech freak and looking for a watch that will keep you updated using the latest technology, here’s a list of 7 best smartwatches that were launched this year. Check it out:
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.
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.
Apple Watch Series 6
This smartwatch comes with an ECG app that is capable of generating an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram. Apple Watch Series 6 comes with always-On Retina display so you can see all the information on your watch face more easily than ever — without having to raise your wrist to wake your watch.
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.
Fossil Gen 5
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.
Galaxy Watch3 combines smartphone-level productivity and leading health technology in one premium and classic device. Our most advanced Galaxy watch yet, Galaxy Watch3 helps you effortlessly manage your life and health — putting your well-being in your hands. Galaxy Watch3 is thinner and smaller, yet about 15% lighter with a sophisticated look that’s ideal for your wrist with its slimmed down frame. Galaxy Watch3’s design is polished off with a premium genuine leather strap. It uses red LED and infrared rays to estimate your SpO2 levels, or the amount of oxygen in your bloodstream.
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.
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
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.
The Taiwanese smartphone company, HTC Corporation, introduced a new smartphone in the market. In Taiwan, the company has launched HTC Desire 20+ which is a new member to its Desire 20 series. To recall, the lineup was introduced in June this year that already includes HTC U20 5G and HTC Desire Pro 20 Pro phones. The latest offering by the company has a hole-punch display, features a quad rear camera setup and is powered by mid-range chipset Snapdragon 720G SoC.
HTC Desire 20+ price and availability
HTC Desire 20+ price has been launched in Taiwan and will be available in a single 6GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at TWD 8,490 that translates to Rs 21,700. The device comes in two colour options Dawn Orange and Twilight Black. The phone is now up for sale in the country however the company has not yet shared the availability of the phone in the other markets.
HTC Desire 20+ specifications and features
HTC Desire 20+ comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720×1,600 pixels. It offers a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device runs on the Android 10 operating system and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to
In terms of imaging, HTC Desire 20+ features a quad-camera set up on the back of the phone. The camera system includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a secondary 5-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. Further assisted by a 2-megapixel tertiary sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 5-megapixel sensor f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel selfie sensor with f/2.0 aperture.
In terms of connectivity, there is Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, Bluetooth 5, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. For sensors, there is a fingerprint scanner, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, dynamic gravity sensor, compass, and proximity sensor. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports QC4.0 fast charging.
Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo is set to launch a new smartphone in the market. The company has not revealed the launch date of the iQoo U1x though it is set to go on pre-booking on October 21st that confirms the launch might happen this week or the coming week. Just ahead of the lunch the device’s renders have been leaked as it has been spotted listed on the Chinese retailer website JD.com as well as Tmall which reveals that the phone is going to feature a triple rear camera set up. Moreover, there is going to have a waterdrop notch design display and will be powered by a mid-range chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC
First spotted by MySmartPrice, Vivos’s upcoming smartphone iQoo U1x renders have been listed on the Chinese retailer JD.com and Tmall. As per the listing, the device will come in a Light Black and Morning Forest colour variants. The listing suggested that the phone will be available at CNY 999 that translates to Rs 10,983 and is set to go on pre-booking on October 21.
Image Courtesy: JD.com
In addition to the pricing and the availability details, the specifications of iQoo U1x have also been revealed. It has been lusted to run on Android 10 OS. There will be a 6.1-inch waterdrop notch display supposed to be an LCD panel. Though the bezels are slim the chin is noticeable. On the back of the phone, it has a triple camera set up aligned vertically on a plastic body. The camera system will have a 13-megapixel primary sensor, secondary 2-megapixel wide-angle lens and a tertiary 2-megapixel sensor.
For biometrics, the upcoming smartphone will include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Under the hood there will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset and will be offered in multiple configurations of 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage, 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage model and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage option. The phone is listed to house a 5,000mAh battery
The Chinese smartphone company Oppo today announced that the Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition is now up for pre-bookings in the country. The New Matte Gold colour options join the other three colour options available. To recall Oppo F17 Pro was launched last month along with a standard variant and to celebrate the festive season this Diwali has arrived with a new colour option. In addition to this, it has also launched a ‘Be The Light Spread The Light’ campaign to spread a positive message during the tough times.
Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition Price and pre-order details
Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition price in India has been set at Rs 23,990. The device is scheduled to be up for sale starting October 19 in the country via Amazon. But at the moment it has been listed for pre-orders. To get the latest updates the Notify Me button has also gone live. The special edition phone will be available in a matte gold finish. According to the company, those who are pre-booking the device will get a special gift box that will include Oppo 10,000mAh Power Bank along with an Exclusive Diwali Back cover.
The special edition device of the Oppo F17 Pro is pricier than the regular variant. To recall, F17 Pro was launched in India in a single configuration at Rs 22,990. This comes in three colour options Magic Black, Magic Blue, and Metallic White.
Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition specifications
Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition comes with identical specification as the regular variant. The device features a 6.43-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90.7 percent screen-to-body ratio and 60Hz refresh rate panel with a hole-punch design. It runs on ColorOS 7.2 on top of Android 10 and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P95 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage.
The phone has a quad-camera set up on the back of the phone that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. Further included by an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, dual 2-megapixel monochrome and depth sensors with f/2.4 aperture. For taking selfies there is a dual front camera set up on the phone which includes a primary 16-megapixel sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture.
The device packs a 4,000mAh battery with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 fast charging technology. For connectivity, there is a 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
