The e-commerce platform Amazon is back with another new session of the quiz on its platform and today you can win Kookaburra Cricket Bat. It brings Amazon Quiz sessions for its customers on a daily basis. Customers can stand a chance to win bumper prizes just by playing at home from 8 am to 12 noon. Every day Amazon asks 5 questions that the customers have to answer correctly. This session is only available for the app user in India.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4-series chipset to get 5G accessibility by 2021
Qualcomm Technologies announced its plans to accelerate 5G global commercialization at scale by expanding its portfolio of 5G mobile platforms to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4-series chipset in early 2021. The new Snapdragon 4-series is designed to be truly global, supporting the rapid proliferation of 5G, which is already available with more than 80 commercial networks in more than 35 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania/Australia, and South America.
Asserting that Qualcomm continues to pave the way for 5G commercialization at scale” Cristiano Amon, president, Qualcomm Incorporated, said, “The Snapdragon 4-series 5G Mobile Platform is designed to exceed expectations for the mass-market segment by bringing an assortment of predominately high- and mid-tier features to a broader audience. It will deliver on the promise of making 5G accessible to all smartphone users.”
According to Cristiano Amon, “The expansion of 5G into our Snapdragon 4-series is expected to address regions that currently have approximately 3.5 billion smartphone users combined.”
Till now, Qualcomm Technologies’ 5G mobile platform offerings include:
- Snapdragon 8-series: Snapdragon 865 Plus, Snapdragon 865, Snapdragon 855
- Snapdragon 7-series: Snapdragon 768G, Snapdragon 765 and 765G
- Snapdragon 6-series: Snapdragon 690
Expressing excitement on Motorola’s collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies in 2021, Sergio Buniac, president, Motorola, said, “Motorola strives to bring smarter technology to all. With the extension of Qualcomm Technologies’ 5G Mobile Platform into the Snapdragon 4-series, we are positioned to deliver a more complete portfolio of 5G devices to our consumers, emphasizing our leadership in the 5G space.”
Apart from Motorola, OPPO and Qualcomm Technologies have closely collaborated on the expansion of 5G. “We are very happy that Qualcomm Technologies is scaling 5G technology to the Snapdragon 4-series. We will continue to collaborate with Qualcomm Technologies to drive the large-scale adoption of 5G around the world,” said Tony Chen, founder and chief executive officer, OPPO.
Stating that 2020 marks the year of 5G proliferation, Lei Jun, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Xiaomi, said, “In scaling the deployment of 5G, we have introduced several 5G smartphones powered by Snapdragon 8-series chipset and 7-series 5G mobile platforms. Today, it is exciting to see Qualcomm Technologies expand 5G to the Snapdragon 4-series, accelerating 5G global commercialization. Xiaomi will become one of the world’s first OEMs to introduce a 5G smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 4-series 5G mobile platform. This is another step forward in our long-standing collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies.”
Qualcomm further added that more information about the Snapdragon 4-series 5G Mobile Platform will be unveiled later. Mind you! Devices based on this platform are expected to be commercially available in the first quarter of 2021.
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Amazon’s Blink launches all-new wireless smart home security cameras with four-year battery life
Amazon announced Blink Outdoor and Blink Indoor – Blink’s all-new wireless smart home security cameras that run on two AA lithium batteries for up to two years with normal use, making them easy to use and maintain. The cameras boast a sleek new hardware design and offer 1080p HD video, IR night vision, motion detection, and two-way audio. Blink also announced that a new battery expansion pack – which doubles the camera battery life to up to four years in total with normal use, helping customers never miss an important moment.
Using a smartphone and the Blink Home Monitor app, Blink Outdoor and Indoor customers can see a live view of their home, receive motion detection alerts, and use two-way audio to speak to people or pets around their home. Customers can create custom “activity zones” to cut down on unnecessary alerts in high-traffic areas as well as remove sections in their camera’s field-of-view from video recording using Blink’s all-new privacy zone feature.
“While Blink’s Outdoor and Indoor security cameras include many of the innovative features our customers have come to love and expect – like a powerful two-year battery life – we now offer more options and customizations than ever. From new features like privacy zones to a new battery expansion pack that provides up to two additional years of battery power, we’re excited to deliver our new cameras to our customers,” said Mike Harris, General Manager of Blink.
As far as Flexible Storage capacity is concerned, Blink now offers two video storage options: cloud and local storage. All Blink Outdoor and Indoor cameras include a free trial to Blink’s cloud storage plan – valid through December 31, 2020. After this, customers who prefer the convenience and added benefits of cloud storage can continue their subscription starting at $3 a month for one camera or $10 a month for unlimited cameras at a single location, with no long-term contract required.
Moreover, Amazon revealed that its Blink customers can also choose to store video clips locally, with no monthly fees, using the included Sync Module 2 and a USB flash drive (sold separately). Blink’s Sync Module 2 connects up to 10 Blink cameras, allowing customers to create a robust network of devices they can control with ease – and right from their smartphone.
Blink’s all-new battery expansion pack allows cameras to run on four AA lithium batteries instead of two – doubling the camera battery life to up to four years in total with normal use. While Blink’s cameras already have a powerful two-year battery life due to Blink’s proprietary chip technology, the new battery expansion pack is especially compelling to customers with cameras placed in high-traffic or hard-to-reach areas who want the convenience and flexibility of a wireless solution – without the hassle of frequently replacing batteries.
Blink Outdoor and Indoor are Alexa compatible. Customers can ask Alexa to arm and disarm their cameras, watch recorded motion clips, or say “Alexa, show me the front door camera” to see a live view through an Echo Show, Fire TV, or Fire tablet. Customers can also set up motion announcements and customized routines, like turning on smart lights when a smart home camera detects motion. For hassle-free battery maintenance, customers can have Alexa send reminders when batteries run low and set up smart reorders.
Blink Indoor and Outdoor cameras are available for pre-order starting today at $79.99 and $99.99, respectively. Blink’s all-new battery expansion pack (sold separately) will be available later this year. Mind you! Blink Outdoor and Indoor are up for pre-order in the U.S. and Canada on Amazon and in select retailers in the U.S. like Best Buy, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot. Shipping to customers begins later this month. Soon, Blink Outdoor and Indoor will also be available in select European countries.
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WhatsApp plans to bring Vacation Mode with an auto-archive chat feature on its platform
With WhatsApp being used by over 2 billion user base across the globe. And its keeps upgrading the messaging app to make it more user friendly. Now the Facebook-owned social media app is working on a new feature. According to the report, the vacation mode will be making a comeback on its platform very soon. The latest feature is being tested and is being rolled out as a part of the latest Android beta update. In addition to this, the company is also testing an auto-archive chats feature for the beta users at the moment.
According to a report by WABetaInfo WhatsApp has released a new update through the Google Play Beta Programmed with version number 2.20.199.8. Through the latest beta update, it has come to know that the messaging app is bringing back Vacation mode to its platform. At the moment this feature is under development and being rolled out for the beta users only. This development suggests that WhatsApp will include this mode in a future update.
Those who are unaware Vacation mode was first spotted last year but it never arrived as the company then stopped working on the feature. Now again WhatsApp is reportedly working the functionality. The feature is under development and when its free of bugs the mode will be officially rolled out to all the users across the globe allowing them to keep in the archive your chats when a new message arrives. But in a new development, the company is found to be testing this feature again.
The report says that WhatsApp will have a new dedicated section for the Vacation Mode, that allows choosing different parameters.
When the new feature will be enabled, Archived chats will be moved to the top of your chats list.
When you tap the new section, the Archived Chats will show up with a new button called notifications. Navigating into the notification section will allow them to choose the actions of Archived Chats when new messages arrive.
- Notify new messages: it’s the current behaviour. If you decide to disable it (when the feature will be available for everyone), you will have the vacation mode, so archived chats continue to stay in the archive when new messages arrive.
- Auto-hide inactive chats: this is an extension of the vacation mode. If enabled, if a chat is older than 6 months, it will be automatically archived. Probably WhatsApp needs to change the description of this option because it’s not clear now.
At the moment only two options are available but in the future, WhatsApp is most likely to bring more options to manage your archived chats. The report says that the company is expected to allow users to edit that “6 months” thing you can read in the screenshot, so the user can choose the perfect time for him. However, this feature is under development, when the company rolls it out in its next stable update we will update it first here at Gadget Bridge with a lot more information on WhatsApp’s upcoming feature.
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Intel launches its 11th Gen Core Processor for thin-and-light Laptops
In order to offer unmatched capabilities for real-world productivity, collaboration, creation, gaming as well as entertainment across Windows and ChromeOS-based laptops, Intel has now unleashed a new era of laptop performance with the launch of its 11th Gen Intel Core processors that comes along with Intel Iris Xe graphics (code-named “Tiger Lake”) and claim to be the world’s best processors for thin-and-light laptops.
The 11th Gen Intel Core processors optimize power efficiency with leading performance and responsiveness while running at significantly higher frequencies versus prior generations by leveraging Intel’s new SuperFin process technology. More than 150 designs based on 11th Gen Intel Core processors are expected from partners including Acer, Asus, Dell, Dynabook, HP, Lenovo, LG, MSI, Razer, Samsung and others.
“11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics are a major leap forward in real-world processor performance and are the best laptop processors we have built,” said Gregory Bryant, Intel executive vice president and general manager of the Client Computing Group.
With scalable performance across the 7- to 28-watt thermal envelope, nine processor configurations across two package designs for form factor flexibility and up to 4.8 GHz turbo frequency, 11th Gen Intel Core processors provide the single-core speed crucial for advanced workloads on thin-and-light laptops.
“Based on extensive and deep collaboration between Intel and Google, we’re able to optimize the user experience, and we are thrilled to be bringing the next generation of Chromebooks to market-powered by 11th Gen Intel Core,” said John Solomon, vice president of ChromeOS.
Furthermore, Intel unveiled the Intel Evo platform brand for laptop designs verified to the second edition specification and KEIs of the Project Athena innovation program. Based on 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics, devices featuring the Intel Evo badge are verified to be the best laptops for getting things done5. More than 20 verified designs are expected this year.
“From productivity and content creation to entertainment and gaming, when you pick a system powered by 11th Gen Intel Core – especially one of our new Intel Evo co-engineered and verified designs – you know you are getting the best laptop experience possible,” added Bryant.
Intel also added that its Evo platforms also feature best-in-class wired and wireless connectivity9 with integrated Thunderbolt 4 universal cable connectivity and Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), as well as premium audio, webcam, and display, all wrapped in sleek thin-and-light form factors for a premium experience. For highlights of the second edition target specification and the verification process, see the Intel Evo fact sheet.
On the basis of 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics and verified to the second edition specification and key experience indicators of Project Athena under an intensified testing methodology, Intel and its co-engineering partners are once again raising the bar for laptop experiences.
The company claims that the 11th Gen Intel Core processors are the first in the industry with hardware-supported Dolby Vision, delivering more immersive content experiences and improving system-level power by approximately 20 percent versus the previous generation, translating to more than an hour of additional video streaming on battery.
With up to 2x game performance over the previous generation, play Borderlands 3, Far Cry New Dawn, Hitman 2 and other popular game titles for the first time at 1080p on integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and in a thin-and-light design.
“The new 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Iris Xe graphics are delivering incredible performance and responsiveness to enable Windows customers around the world to be more productive and have fun today and in the future,” said Panos Panay, chief product officer at Microsoft.
As per the specification revealed by the tech major, the 11th Gen Intel Core processors claim to deliver the best combination of the innovative compute engines needed for real-life workloads.
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Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro goes official in India: Details inside
Earlier this week Realme introduced its latest smartphone series 7 in China. Without any delay today the company introduced the Realme 7 Pro and Realme 7 in India. These smartphones feature a hole-punch design display, a quad rear camera set up and is supported by the company’s fast-charging tech. The device which has been introduced in the country is very much different from the ones that were launched in China but now they have come to India these brings the latest features priced under the mid-range segment.
Realme 7 Series price in India and availability
The Realme 7 Pro has been launched in two different configurations of 6GB RAM/8GB RAM with 128GB of storage priced Rs 19,999 and Rs 21,999 respectively. It will be offered in n Mirror Blue and Mirror White colour options. The standard model will be available in 6GB RAM with 64GB storage at Rs 14,999 while the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model is priced at 16,999. Both the variants will come in two colour options Mist Blue and Mist White.
Both the devices are scheduled to go on sale in India via Flipkart and Realme.com. The Pro variant will be available from September 12 while the vanilla model will go on its first sale from September 10 at 12 noon onwards. According to the company later on the device will be available for purchase via authorized offline retailers as well.
Realme 7 specifications
Realme 7 runs Realme UI built on Android 10. It comes with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 90.5 percent screen to body ratio. It has been layered with Corning Gorilla Glass for protection. It has been powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G95 chipset with ARM Mali-G76 MC4 GPU. It will be offered with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage which can be expanded via microSD card.
For optics, there is a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Additionally, there is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.3 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome lens with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
In terms of connectivity, there is a 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS, Glonass, and USB Type-C port. While sensors on the phone comprise a geomagnetic sensor, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, and accelerometer. The device is backed up by a 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.
Realme 7 Pro specifications
The Realme 7 Pro shares some similarities with the standard model. This includes a larger 6.55-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display. The display includes up to 180Hz touch sampling rate, 90.8 percent screen to body ratio and protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layering. It offers 600 nits of peak brightness along with 98 percent coverage of NTSC colour space. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor, paired with Adreno 618 GPU and up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 onboard storage which can be expanded using a microSD card.
In terms of cameras, there is a quad rear camera setup that comprises of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 32-megapixel sensor with an f/2.45 aperture.
The smartphone houses a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. Otherwise, the connectivity options and sensors are the same as above.
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BenQ introduces a new Home Entertainment Projector TH585 in India
With the increasing demand for entertainment at home on a big screen, BenQ has introduced new Full HD Home Entertainment projector BenQ TH585 in India. This new product from BenQ fulfills all kinds of needs at home, including great performance in high brightness rooms, demand for real life-like colour accuracy for movies, the flexibility for set-up in different rooms, and connectivity with various entertainment devices.
As far as price and availability is concerned, the TH585 is now available for Rs 89,990 and is available on Amazon for Rs 64,990 with free Amazon Fire Stick and no-cost EMI up to 12 Months. It will soon be available at Large Retail Formats, Gadget Stores and Traditional stores.
“The launch comes, keeping in mind the current times when people realize the importance of entertainment at home. With limited and restricted options for outdoor entertainment, we enable people to enjoy at home. They have an opportunity to binge-watch their favourite shows, Bollywood blockbusters, or schedule a match night with friends and family with a widescreen and powerful sound. With this announcement, BenQ aims to enhance the OTT content-viewing experience from the safety and comfort of home. We are delighted to introduce TH585 in India, and are confident that people will find the product easy to use at home,” said Rajeev Singh, Managing Director, BenQ India.
BenQ’s TH585 projector enhances your moments of togetherness with a widescreen and powerful sound. Plan a movie night with family, binge watch your favourite show, or schedule a match night with friends. The TH585 projector comes equipped with 3500 lumens of high brightness for living room viewing with lights on, Full HD 1080p image quality with 3500 ANSI lumens & 10,000:1 contrast ratio for ultimate entertainment experiences in a well-lit environment. It has vivid 95 percent Rec.709 colour coverage that produces real colours thereby providing visually immersive entertainment for movies & binge-watching. It also comprises of the powerful built-in 10-watt speaker that makes the experience enriching while watching movies, series, or sports. There is a Lamp Save mode that extends projector lamp life up to 15,000 hours for long entertainment hours. According to the company, the 16ms low input lag and microsecond DMD fast response in this projector ensures ultra-smooth gaming experiences. The company further claims that the TH585 projector sets up in seconds to turn any space into your personal home theatre.
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Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro set to launch in India today: How to watch the Livestream
The Chinese smartphone brand Realme today is going to introduce Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro in India. Prior to its official launch in the country, the smartphones were introduced earlier this week in its home market China. Both the devices come with 5G capabilities as these are powered by Dimensity 800U SoC. The handsets come with a 120Hz high refresh rate and higher touch sampling rate display along with 65W fast charging support. Here is what you can expect.
Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro expected price how to watch the event live
The Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro are launching today in India via an online launch event. Alongside both the smartphones the company’s first electric toothbrush M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush will be making its debut in the country. The launch event will be webcasted via the company’s official YouTube channel across all its social media platforms that is going to kick start at 12.30 noon onwards. For your convenience, we have embedded the link below.
In China, Realme X7 has been launched in two different configurations of 6GB RAM/8GB RAM with 128GB of storage priced CNY 1,799 (Approx. Rs 19,278) and CNY 2,399 (Approx. Rs 25707) respectively. It will be offered in three colour options blue, white, and a blue-pink. While the Realme X7 Pro comes in three RAM and storage options of 6GB/8GB RAM with 128GB of storage at CNY 2,199 (Approx. Rs 23576) and CNY 2,499 (Approx. Rs 26779) and 8GB with 256GB variant at CNY 3,199(Approx. Rs 34280). This will be available in two colour options white, blue-pink and black. The price of all the models is expected to be the same as what is being offered in China.
Realme X7 specifications
Realme X7 runs Realme UI built on Android 10. It features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution, a 90.8 percent screen to body ratio and 180Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Dimensity 800U SoC paired with Mali-G57 GPU. The device is backed up by a 4,300mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.
Realme X7 comes with a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Additionally, there is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.3 aperture, a 2-megapixel black and white portrait sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, there is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.5 aperture.
Realme X7 Pro specifications
The Realme X7 Pro sports a larger 6.55-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, 91.6 percent screen to body ratio and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layering. It offers 1,200 nits of peak brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3 wide color gamut along with 103 percent coverage of NTSC colour space. The device is powered by an octa-core Dimensity 1000+ SoC with 9-core Mali-G77 GPU.
This smartphone also has a quad rear camera setup that comprises of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel black and white portrait sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 32-megapixel sensor with an f/2.45 aperture. The smartphone houses a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.
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Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A7, Galaxy Fit2 and more at the Life Unstoppable event
On Wednesday at the Life Unstoppable event, the South Korean major unveiled a slew of its new products across various categories. This is the company’s third product launch event within a span of one month and the company is leaving no stone unturned to amaze the consumer with its advanced technology. Just a day before the company unveiled its redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 2 which is a tablet cum phone the next day it introduced a Galaxy Tab A7 along with a wearable Galaxy Fit 2, a smart projector called The Premier and a gaming monitor Odyssey G5. In addition to this, the company has also launched a wireless charging pad called Wireless Charging Trio.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 features a 10.4-inch screen with even bezels offering 80 per cent of screen-to-body ratio and 2000×1200 pixels of resolution. The Device is supported by quad Dolby Atmos speakers and is touted to bring a longer battery life. Under the hood, there is an unnamed processor octa-core CPU running 3 cores at 2GHZ while the rest at 1.8Gh. The device will be offered with 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage option which can be expanded using a microSD card.
The Tab comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera for taking selfies. The Tab A7 houses a 7,040 mAh battery and for connectivity, there is a USB-C port, 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. In addition to this, the tablet comes pre-installed with a dedicated kids app namely Samsung Kids that offers educational and entertaining content for children.
Samsung Galaxy Fit2
Galaxy Fit2 is the company’s first fitness smart band to take on other brands such as Xiaomi, Huawei and others. The Fit2 features a 1.1” AMOLED with 3D curved glass that includes 70 watch faces options. It also comes with a sleep monitoring feature that can track the user’s sleeping pattern with daily analysis and a Sleep Score.
In addition to this, the wearable sports five different types of activity fitness insights such as calories burned, heart rate, distance and more. The device will be available in Black or Scarlet colour options and its promises to last up to 15 days on a single charge.
Wireless Charging Trio
Wireless Charging Trio is the company’s wireless charging pad. It allows users to charge three different devices at the same time. The brand-new wireless charging solution has been designed to charge compatible devices all at once, offering everyday convenience and ease. There is a USB-C to USB-C cable as connectivity options. The device will be available in two colour options Black and White. It comes with a circular cut-out to charge Galaxy Watch3. Remaining details are yet to be revealed. Though it’s said to be compatible with Qi-enabled devices.
The Premiere
This the company’s smart projector which takes home entertainment to the next level offering big picture cinematic experience. The premier comes in two different sizes: 120 and 130-inch models. There are powerful built-in woofers, Acoustic Beam surround sound and cutting-edge triple lasers with 4K picture quality. The LSP9T model is the world’s first HDR10+ certified projector that is claimed to deliver revolutionary colour and contrast that adds depth for more precise picture detail as you move from bright to dark scenes. According to the company, the projector will be available in 10 countries this year which includes Germany, the UK, France, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Nordics.
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Oppo F17 Pro and Oppo F17 with 30W VOOC Flash Charge and quad cameras launched in India
The Chinese smartphone company has finally unveiled its much-anticipated smartphone series Oppo F17 in India. The smartphone series includes two devices Oppo F17 and Oppo F17 Pro. Both the devices are supported by 30W fast charging technology, dual selfie cameras quad rear cameras, Super AMOLED display and more. Read on to know more.
Oppo F17 series pricing and availability
Oppo F17 Pro has been introduced in a single 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage priced at Rs 22,990. The device will be offered in three colour options Magic Black, Magic Blue, and Metallic White. For the standard model, the company has not yet revealed the but has disclosed the configurations it will be available in. The Oppo F17 will be offered in four variants 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, 4GB RAM with 128GB storage, 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage models. The smartphone comes in three colour finishes Navy Blue, Classic Silver, and Dynamic Orange.
The availability details of the vanilla variant are yet to be released however the Pro model from the series is now up for pre-order and is set to go on sale starting September 7.
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Oppo F17 Pro specifications
Oppo F17 Pro is the top model from the series which runs on ColorOS 7.2 on top of Android 10. The device comes with 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. The phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P95 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage.
For optics, there is 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 is backed up by 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.
Oppo F17 specifications
Oppo F17 features a smaller 6.44-inch full-HD display with a waterdrop-style notch and runs on ColorOS 7.2 on top of ColorOS 7.2 on top. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC coupled with up to 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage options.
For taking photos and videos there is a quad rear camera setup that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, dual 2-megapixel monochrome and depth sensors with f/2.4 aperture. For selfie the company is offering a single 16-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture.
While the connectivity options and battery details are the same as the above model.
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September 3 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the questions to win Rs 20,000 Amazon Pay Balance
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 Rs 20,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
August 11 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 Rs 20,000 Amazon Pay Balance. 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 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.
September 3 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: By what name do we better know the peace agreement initiated on August 13, 2020, between UAE and Israel?
The answer is- Abraham Accord
Question 2: Who is the only Paralympic gold medalist among the people to win the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 2020?
The answer is- Mariyappan Thangavelu
Question 3: Pandit Jasraj, the legendary Indian classical vocalist, who recently passed away, belonged to which Gharana?
The answer is- Mewati Gharana
Question 4: Which Indian giant recently acquired a majority stake in the e-pharma site Netmeds?
The answer is- Reliance
Question 5: India’s first ‘air bubble’ agreement in South Asia will be established with which country?
The answer is- Maldives
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Motorola One 5G with 90Hz refresh rate display and quad cameras launched
Motorola One 5G is now official in India. The Lenovo owned company has today launched its much-anticipated device under the Motorola One series. The Smartphone has been launched in the US under its mid-range segment that will rival other smartphones such as Google Pixel 5 and others. As the name suggests this device comes with 5G support, a high refresh rate and a 5,000mAh battery that is claimed to last for 2 days on a single charge.
The Lenovo owned Motorola has introduced Motorola One 5G featuring a 6.7-inch full-HD+ display with 1,080×2,520 pixels of resolution with a 21:9 aspect ratio, and 409ppi pixel density. The device comes with a 90Hz refresh rate panel for smoother experience as well as HDR 10 support. It runs on My UX built on top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC which is a gaming chipset that can easily run heavy games such as PUBG, Call of Duty and more. It has been paired with 4GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. As there is a separate slot for microSD the internal storage can be expanded up to 1TB.
In terms of imaging, there is a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Further assisted by a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture. For taking selfies there is a dual selfie module that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and an 8-megapixel secondary lens with f/2.2 aperture.
The Motorola One 5G includes 5G, 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port as connectivity options on the phone. For sensors, there is an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, E-compass and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device is backed up by a 5,000mAh battery supported by a 15W TurboPower fast charging. In addition to this, the Motorola One 5G comes with Water repellent design to prevent it from exposure and accidental spills, rains and sweating.
Motorola One 5G price and availability
The Motorola One 5G has been introduced in a single RAM option of 4GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. The price of this variant has not been revealed yet but it is going to be priced under $500 that translates to Rs 36,600. This device will be available in a single Oxford Blue colour variant. According to the company, the device will be available to AT&T soon and this will be offered in another Verizon variant which is coming next month in October.
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Sony lifts curtains off its high-power One Box Audio System range in India
Sony had lifted curtains off its four exciting new models to its high-power One Box Audio System range with the MHC-V83D, MHC-V73D, MHC-V43D and MHC-V13, expanding choices for party lovers as well as families who prefer one-box styled systems with a smaller footprint and portable design. Packed with stunning sound and experiential party lights, these audio systems are set to unleash the inner pop star in you and make every moment at a party memorable. While Sony’s MHC-V83D and the MHC-V13 party speakers are available for Rs 56,990 and Rs 16,990 respectively, the MHC-V73D will be available for Rs 44,990 and the MHC-V43D will carry a price tag of Rs 31,990 starting September 18th 2020 onwards.
According to Sony, this new audio system lineup offers powerful sound with the all-new omnidirectional sound. While MHC-V83D and MHC-V73D boast of Omnidirectional party sound feature with four tweeters at the front and rear to expand the sound stage upward, the MHC-V43D and MHC-V13 are both equipped with two front tweeters that spread sound across any venue. Like the V83D and V73D, the V43D also includes the midrange. These all-new designs increase the rigidness of the cabinet, delivering stronger bass while also improving clarity.
These audio products by Sony also offer omnidirectional party lights for the ultimate experience. The V83D and V73D create unforgettable atmospheres with the all-new Omnidirectional Party Light and Speaker Light. The party speaker sends out waves of deep blue, sky blue and green lighting along with multi-coloured stripe lighting creating immersive party-like experience for all party lovers in an authentic nightclub or outdoor festival experience by lighting up both floor and ceiling. It also features an all new animation programming create more dynamic patterns, creating an incredible atmosphere to spice up the party.
As far as speaker light is concerned, Sony revealed that its V13 comes with a multi-colour woofer light that is perfect for families to spruce up their home with an everyday compact-sized audio speaker, while the V83D, V73D and V43D’s woofer and midrange lights are a deep blue colour that is perfect for parties and events in any space.
Notifying about the ambient light mode, Sony added that the new line-up makes it easier than ever to transition lightly from party mode to non-party mode. The Ambient light mode makes it perfect for the family looking to unwind with slower and relaxing light animation. It further comes with improved fun features to unleash your inner pop star and keep guests entertained
With the new DSP reverb module feature in the V83D, V73D and V43D blends vocals with background music to make the experience more seamless creating an immersive experience of singing in a concert hall. A pair of dedicated built-in microphone holders contain the cables and microphone, giving a tidy look and a stress-free experience.
Furthermore, all four products within the High-Power Audio Systems range allows for three different guitar modes to be selected for the ultimate jamming session: Clean for playing pop songs, Overdrive for rock and metal tracks and Bass for a bass guitar playing experience.
Sony also revealed that the Karaoke Ranking feature scores a user’s singing and ranks it through the Fiestable app, giving users the chance to engage in friendly competition with friends and family by gunning for a spot in the top 10 leaderboards.
The new range of audio speakers also come with an all-new feature, Party Playlist, where attendees can become DJs. The Fiestable app allows the guest to contribute to the playlist by instantly inserting their favourite songs from their smartphones, creating an engaging party experience like never before. You can share your party status on social media with just one click from the Fiestable app.
Moving on to TAIKO mode for MHC-V83D and MHC-V73D, Sony asserted that one can play along on samplers including bongo, djembe, surdo and the Japanese TAIKO drum simply by tapping the top panel in time to the beat.
As per Sony, “The bigger V83D, V73D and V43D come with a 360-degree robust design which includes a hard-plastic exterior that protects all sides of the unit and four corner protectors, making it long-lasting. Whenever you want to move the V83D, V73D and V43D, just hold the convenient carry handle and tilt it back. The sturdy caster lets you roll right on to the party.”
The range of One Box Audio Systems will be available across Sony retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive), www.ShopatSC.com portal, major electronic stores, and other e-commerce websites in India.
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Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Vs Samsung Galaxy Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has been officially introduced succeeding the South Korean company’s first foldable phone Samsung Galaxy Fold, offering top-of-the-line specifications. While it is now available in the US, the Indian market is expected to get to see the launch of the foldable smart device. Both the smartphones come with ground-breaking specifications along with a hefty price tag. So, if you were planning to have one read our comparison of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Vs Galaxy Fold.
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Display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Primary display- 7.6-inch Infinity-O Display, Secondary Display- 6.2-inch Infinity-O Super AMOLED Infinity Flex Display
Samsung Galaxy Fold: Primary display- 7.3-inch dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Main Display, Secondary display: 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Display
Processor
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC
Samsung Galaxy Fold: Snapdragon 855 SoC
Rear camera(s)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: 12-megapixel sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture.
Samsung Galaxy Fold: 16MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, a 12MP wide-angle sensor that has a variable aperture of f/1.5 to f/2.4, and a third 12MP telephoto lens with PDAF and an f/2.4 aperture paired with 2X optical zoom.
Selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: two 10-megapixel sensors with an f/2.2 aperture on the display as well as on the cover for taking selfies.
Samsung Galaxy Fold: A 10MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture + an 8MP RBG depth sensor with an f/1.9 aperture + a 10MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.
RAM and storage
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: 12GB of RAM with 256GB of storage
Samsung Galaxy Fold: 12GB RAM and 512GB internal storage
Battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: 4,500mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Fold: 4,380mAh
Operating system
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Android 10
Samsung Galaxy Fold: Android Pie skinned with Samsung One UI
Price
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: $1,999 that translates to Rs 1,48,300.
Samsung Galaxy Fold: Rs 1,64,999
Our Verdict
Though both the smart foldable devices come with top of the line specs it is not for everyone as one has to pay a hefty price for it. But if you have a love for the advanced technology and you are ready to pay for it then you can go for the up to date variant. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with upgraded features and the company has re-engineered and cleaned the flaws, which earlier affected the Fold with improved features and a more advanced flex display. It further includes a CAM Mechanism similar to Galaxy Z Flip that enables the phone to open it up at multiple angles which is also an upgrade. In addition to this UTG protection unlike the plastic covering which was on its predecessor. So we would recommend you to go for the latest Galaxy Z Fold 2.
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BANNED: More than 118 apps including PUBG Banned in India
The Government of India on Wednesday announced the ban of 118 Chinese mobile apps in India. The list also includes the most popular game PUBG. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 and in view of the emergent nature of threats has decided to block 118 mobile apps. These apps have been banned as they were found engaged in activities which are prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.
While blocking the 118 malicious Chinese apps the govt said, “In the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India and security of the State. And using the sovereign powers, the Government of India has decided to block the usage of certain Apps, used in both mobile and non-mobile Internet-enabled devices. These apps are listed in the attached appendix.”
According to the ministry they have received numerous complaints from various sources including several reports about the misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms that were found to be stealing and secretly diffusing users’ data in an illegal manner to servers located outside India. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre including the Ministry of Home Affairs has also recommended blocking these malicious apps. While blocking these apps the Government aims to safeguard the interests of crores of Indian mobile and internet users which is a targeted move to ensure safety, security and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace.
The Ministry in its statement said, “On the basis of these and upon receiving of recent credible inputs that information posted, permissions sought, functionality embedded as well as data harvesting practices of above-stated Apps raise serious concerns that these Apps collect and share data in a surreptitious manner and compromise personal data and information of users that can have a severe threat to the security of the State.”
Here is a list of the 118 malicious apps which has now been banned in India:
- APUS Launcher Pro- Theme, Live Wallpapers, Smart
- APUS Launcher-Theme, Call Show, Wallpaper, HideApps
- APUS Security -Antivirus, Phone Security, Cleaner
- APUS Turbo Cleaner 2020- Junk Cleaner, Anti-Virus
- APUS Flashlight-Free & Bright
- Cut Cut – Cut Out & Photo Background Editor
- Baidu
- Baidu Express Edition
- FaceU – Inspire your Beauty
- ShareSave by Xiaomi: Latest gadgets, amazing deals
- CamCard – Business Card Reader
- CamCard Business
- CamCard for Salesforce
- CamOCR
- InNote
- VooV Meeting – Tencent Video Conferencing
- Super Clean – Master of Cleaner, Phone Booster
- WeChat reading
- Government WeChat
- Small Q brush
- Tencent Weiyun
- Pitu
- WeChat Work
- Cyber Hunter
- Cyber Hunter Lite
- Knives Out-No rules, just fight!
- Super Mecha Champions
- LifeAfter
- Dawn of Isles
- Ludo World-Ludo Superstar
- Chess Rush
- PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik
- PUBG MOBILE LITE
- Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade
- Art of Conquest: Dark Horizon
- Dank Tanks
- Warpath
- Game of Sultans
- Gallery Vault – Hide Pictures And Videos
- Smart AppLock (App Protect)
- Message Lock (SMS Lock)-Gallery Vault Developer Team
- Hide App-Hide Application Icon
- AppLock
- AppLock Lite
- Dual Space – Multiple Accounts & App Cloner
- ZAKZAK Pro – Live chat & video chat online
- ZAKZAK LIVE: live-streaming & video chat app
- Music – Mp3 Player
- Music Player – Audio Player & 10 Bands Equalizer
- HD Camera Selfie Beauty Camera
- Cleaner – Phone Booster
- Web Browser & Fast Explorer
- Video Player All Format for Android
- Photo Gallery HD & Editor
- Photo Gallery & Album
- Music Player – Bass Booster – Free Download
- HD Camera – Beauty Cam with Filters & Panorama
- HD Camera Pro & Selfie Camera
- Music Player – MP3 Player & 10 Bands Equalizer
- Gallery HD
- Web Browser – Fast, Privacy & Light Web Explorer
- Web Browser – Secure Explorer
- Music Player – Audio Player
- Video Player – All Format HD Video Player
- Lamour Love All Over The World
- Amour- video chat & call all over the world.
- MV Master – Make Your Status Video & Community
- MV Master – Best Video Maker & Photo Video Editor
- APUS Message Center-Intelligent management
- LivU Meet new people & Video chat with strangers
- Carrom Friends: Carrom Board & Pool Game-
- Ludo All-Star- Play Online Ludo Game & Board Games
- Bike Racing: Moto Traffic Rider Bike Racing Games
- Rangers Of Oblivion: Online Action MMO RPG Game
- Z Camera – Photo Editor, Beauty Selfie, Collage
- GO SMS Pro – Messenger, Free Themes, Emoji
- U-Dictionary: Oxford Dictionary Free Now Translate
- Ulike – Define your selfie in trendy style
- Tantan – Date For Real
- MICO Chat: New Friends Banaen aur Live Chat karen
- Kitty Live – Live Streaming & Video Live Chat
- Malay Social Dating App to Date & Meet Singles
- Alipay
- AlipayHK
- Mobile Taobao
- Youku
- Road of Kings- Endless Glory
- Sina News
- Netease News
- Penguin FM
- Murderous Pursuits
- Tencent Watchlist (Tencent Technology
- Learn Chinese AI-Super Chinese
- HUYA LIVE – Game Live Stream
- Little Q Album
- Fighting Landlords – Free and happy Fighting Landlords
- Hi Meitu
- Mobile Legends: Pocket
- VPN for TikTok
- VPN for TikTok
- Penguin E-sports Live assistant
- Buy Cars-offer everything you need, special offers and low prices
- iPick
- Beauty Camera Plus – Sweet Camera & Face Selfie
- Parallel Space Lite – Dual App
- “Chief Almighty: First Thunder BC
- MARVEL Super War NetEase Games
- AFK Arena
- Creative Destruction NetEase Games
- Crusaders of Light NetEase Games
- Mafia City Yotta Games
- Onmyoji NetEase Games
- Ride Out Heroes NetEase Games
- Yimeng Jianghu-Chu Liuxiang has been fully upgraded
- Legend: Rising Empire NetEase Games
- Arena of Valor: 5v5 Arena Games
- Soul Hunters
- Rules of Survival
To recall later in June this year the Indian government had banned 59 Chinese apps in India that also included TikTok, therefore, losing the largest number of users in the country which has 611 million downloads which are approximately 30 percent of the total downloads as per a report.
In a similar way, it has now banned more 118 Chinese apps. PUBG already has its largest user base in India. At the moment the PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite are still available for downloads on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. After this move, both the platforms might pull these apps for the Indian users in a while.
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Samsung announces it’s all new ‘The Premiere’ 4K Ultra Short Throw laser projector
In order to provide a big picture cinematic experience in the comfort of one’s home, Samsung announced its all new 4K Ultra Short Throw laser projector, The Premiere, at its virtual press conference event “Life Unstoppable”. The Premiere is the new anchor product in the award-wining Lifestyle product portfolio that now transcends the display experience – without the display.
Stating that TV has become the center of entertainment as consumers are spending more time at home, Jongsuk Chu, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, said, “The Premiere re-imagines the home cinema experience with an all-new, compact design, 4K picture quality and big sound for tight spaces that can be used for any at-home activity and living room arrangements.”
According to Samsung, The Premiere will be available up to 130- and 120-inch models – LSP9T and LSP7T respectively – that support a laser powered 4K picture resolution. The Premiere LSP9T is the world’s first HDR10+ certified projector with triple laser technology and delivers revolutionary contrast details as the user watches from bright to dark scenes with a peak brightness of up to 2,800 ANSI lumens.
Besides this, Samsung claims that The Premiere also supports Filmmaker Mode for the first of its kind as a projector allowing users to enjoy watching movies as director intended. The smart projector comes equipped with Samsung’s Smart TV platform and experience full of streaming video apps from major content partners and mobile connectivity features such as Tap View and mirroring.
Moreover, Samsung’s The Premiere comes in an all-in-one compact, space-saving design that blends into a variety of living room settings and arrangements. It can be placed just in front of the wall. It is designed for an easy-to-install set up and sports fabric finishes around its edges to harmonize different environments. The Premiere has powerful built-in woofers and Acoustic Beam surround sound, providing one of the best cinema experiences of projectors on the market today and reduces the need for additional bigger sound equipment in tighter spaces.
Mind you! Samsung first launched its Lifestyle product portfolio with The Serif in 2016 and has since expanded it to the award-winning TV line-up of The Frame, The Sero and The Terrace. By enhancing elements that speak to the consumer passion points for art, interior designs and the mobile experience, Samsung’s Lifestyle product line-up functions have evolved to become a central hub for a wide array of lifestyles.
It is worth noting that Samsung will begin to rollout The Premiere globally starting from the US, Europe, Korea, and other regions later this year.
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Twitter now introduces representative tweet to trending phrase
Often, Twitterati look at one word or phrase trending on Twitter and wonder why it is trending? In order to make it easier to understand, Twitter is adding pinned tweets and descriptions on trends. According to the microblogging platform, some trends will have a representative Tweet pinned to them to give you more insight about a trend right away. Representative tweets on trends can be found on Twitter for iOS and Android now. Twitter is also working to bring them to twitter.com soon too.
An official blog post by Twitter has revealed that a combination of algorithms and curation team determine if a tweet represents a trend by evaluating if the tweet is very reflective of the trend and popular. Twitter further added that algorithms are designed to identify representative tweets that aren’t potentially abusive, spam, or posted by accounts trying to take advantage of its system.
Twitter further added that in the weeks ahead, a user should see brief descriptions added to some trends as well to help add context to the trend. Descriptions will provide straightforward, clearly sourced context around why something is trending. Descriptions are developed by its curation team and follow their guidelines. Descriptions on trends will be found on twitter.com and Twitter for iOS and Android.
Representative Tweets and descriptions on trends will be available in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, France, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. To bring more clarity to the conversation, Twitter hope to add more context to more trends over time.
Meanwhile, the microblogging site has reimagined and rebuilt its biannual Twitter Transparency Report site to become a comprehensive Twitter Transparency Center. The goal with this evolution is to make Twitter’s transparency reporting more easily understood and accessible to the general public.
Twitter further added that the reports will be published in Arabic, Turkish, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, and Portuguese very soon too. The microblogging website is continuing to iterate on the process to further contextualize the data.
“Our work to increase transparency efforts across the company is tireless and constant. We will continue to work on increasing awareness and understanding about how our policies work and our practices around content moderation, data disclosures and other critical areas,” an official blog post revealed.
Furthermore, Twitter will take every opportunity to highlight the actions of law enforcement, governments, and other organizations that impact Twitter and the people who use our service across the world.
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Xiaomi launches entry-level Redmi 9A with 5,000mAh battery in India
The Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi today unveiled a new budget smartphone in India. The company has introduced Redmi 9A which is also a successor to Redmi 8A which was launched last year in the month of September. The device has been launched under the budget segment in the Redmi 9 line-up of smartphones. It comes with basic features such as a single camera on the back of the, a selfie camera and a 5,000mAh battery.
Redmi 9A price and availability
Xiaomi India today launched its new smartphone Redmi 9A in India today. The device was introduced via an online launch event. It has been introduced in two variants 2GB of RAM with 32GB storage option priced at Rs 6,499 while the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage option has been launched at Rs 7,499. The e-commerce website Amazon is the official sales partner of Redmi 9A and the smartphone will go on its first sale on September 4 at 12 noon onwards. The handset will also be available via Mi.com, Mi Home and will be put on sale via offline store soon. The Redmi 9A will be offered in three colour options Midnight Black, Nature Green, and Sea Blue.
Redmi 9A specifications
Redmi 9A runs on MIUI 11 based on Android 10 and it comes with a 6.53-inch HD+ LCD Dot Drop display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 720×1,600 pixels of resolution. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Mediatek Helio G25 SoC with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card. In addition to this, the smartphone comes with P2i coating for protection against water splash.
For photos and videos, the Redmi 9A smartphone comes with a single 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture and for selfies, there’s a 5-megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture that also supports the AI face unlock feature for biometrics.
In terms of connectivity, there is a 3.5mm audio jack, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, a 3.5mm audio jack and Micro USB port. The device comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging support.
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Realme M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush launching in India on September 3
After launching Realme Smart TV the Chinese smartphone company is all set to foray into the healthcare segment with the launch of its new device in the Indian market. The company has announced that on September 3 the company will be launching its first electric toothbrush – the M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush for perfect oral health. The Electric Toothbrush is the company’s first-ever personal health care product which will be launching in India first.
The Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to announce the arrival of its new healthcare product in India. His tweet reads “Another #TechTrendsetter product from us to match the aspirations of the youth. Presenting the most effective & stylish personal healthcare product for the 1st te range time in our Tech-Lifestyle journey: Realme M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush. Watch the launch on 3rd Sep. at 12:30 PM IST.”
Following the footprints of its greatest rival Xiaomi, the company will be launching M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush to rival Mi Electric Toothbrush T100 and T300. Similarly, the company should be bringing it with a similar or lower price range as of Xiaomi. The device will be launching in India on September 3. To unveil its new product the company will be taking the support of an online launch event that will be aired at 12.30 noon onwards alongside Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro.
As per the Realme event page, the M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush will be taking care of your oral health that will come with 34,000 times per min Sonic Motor and offers less than 60dB low noise. The toothbrush will be having Dupont antibacterial bristles with a 3.5mm thin metal-free brush head.
The Realme M1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush offers 90 days of battery life and this includes fast wireless charging support. This also includes four cleaning modes:
Soft Mode- for sensitive teeth
Clean Mode- for daily use
White Mode- for deep cleaning
Polish Mode- for shining teeth
The Realme electric toothbrush will be available in White and Blue colour options.
Realme’s new product will be launching alongside Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro which has been just released in China before its launch in India. The device comes with 5G support along with fast charging, high refresh rate and touches sampling rate screens as well.
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Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro with 120Hz refresh rate and quad rear cameras launched: Pricing and specifications
The Chinese smartphone brand Realme today introduced the predecessor of the Realme X3 series. The company has unveiled Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro both offering 5G support. The device has made its debut in its home market China via virtual live event amid coronavirus. Both the smartphones come with superfast charging tech along with 120Hz high refresh rate and touch sampling rate display. Read on to know more.
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Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro price and availability
The Realme X7 has been launched in two different configurations of 6GB RAM/8GB RAM with 128GB of storage priced CNY 1,799 and CNY 2,399 respectively. It will be offered in three colour options blue, white, and a blue-pink.
While the Realme X7 Pro will be available in three RAM and storage options of 6GB/8GB RAM with 128GB of storage at CNY 2,199 and CNY 2,499 and 8GB with 256GB variant at CNY 3,199. This will be available in two colour options white, blue-pink and black. Both the smartphones are now up for pre-booking in China and will go on its first sale starting September 11.
However, there is no word from the company bout its international availability but last week the Realme India CEO hinted at the launch. In a mysterious manner, he hinted that soon the company will be launching two new smartphones in India.
Realme X7 specifications
Realme X7 runs Realme UI built on Android 10. It comes with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution, a 90.8 percent screen to body ratio and 180Hz touch sampling rate. It has been layered with Corning Gorilla Glass for protection. It has been powered by an octa-core Dimensity 800U SoC paired with Mali-G57 GPU.
For photos, there is a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Additionally, there is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.3 aperture, a 2-megapixel black and white portrait sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, there is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.5 aperture.
In terms of connectivity, there is a 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS, Glonass, and USB Type-C port. While sensors on the phone comprise a geomagnetic sensor, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, and accelerometer. The device is backed up by a 4,300mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.
Realme X7 Pro specifications
The Realme X7 Pro shares some similarities with the standard model. This includes a larger 6.55-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display includes up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, 91.6 percent screen to body ratio and protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layering. It offers 1,200 nits of peak brightness and 100 percent DCI-P3 wide color gamut along with 103 percent coverage of NTSC colour space. It is powered by an octa-core Dimensity 1000+ SoC with 9-core Mali-G77 GPU.
In terms of cameras, there is a quad rear camera setup that comprises of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.25 aperture, a 2-megapixel black and white portrait sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 32-megapixel sensor with an f/2.45 aperture.
The smartphone houses a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. Otherwise, the connectivity options and sensors are the same as the vanilla variant.
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Oppo F17 and Oppo 17 Pro launching today: Here is what you can expect
Oppo is all geared up to launch its latest F17 smartphone series in India today. The series will include Oppo F17 and Oppo 17 Pro smartphones that are already being teased by the company as the sleekest phone of 2020 having a 7.48mm thin chassis. Both the smartphones have already got listed on the e-commerce website Amazon to tease its availability. The device should also include a total of six cameras four rear and two on the front. Prior to its official announcement, the device has surfaced on various benchmarking and certification websites that it has revealed some of its key specifications.
Oppo F17 expected price in India and how to watch the event live
As per the official invite, Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Oppo will be launching Oppo F17 and Oppo 17 Pro in India today. To unveil the devices the company will be hosting an online launch event amid the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual launch will take place at 7 PM IST that will be live-streamed via the company’s official YouTube channel and across all its social media channels.
Ahead of the official launch the maker already hinted that the Pro variant should be priced under Rs 25,000 in India therefore the price of the regular model should be much economical.
Oppo F17 series expected design and specifications
Coming to the specifications, the company has already revealed the key specifications of both the devices including its camera details ahead of the official launch.
The Oppo F17 Pro will be featuring rounded edges with a 7.48mm thin chassis and should weigh 164 grams. As per the teasers, the smartphone will have quad rear cameras with a hole punch design display hiding a dual selfie camera set up. It will be featuring a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display that should include an in-display fingerprint sensor. Additionally, there will be 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 support.
According to the leaks, this smartphone will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P95 SoC. While the quad-camera system is expected to include a 48-megapixel main sensor, a secondary 8-megapixel lens with dual 2-megapixel sensors. On the front, it might include a 16-megapixel sensor and a depth sensor for taking selfies. Moreover, the phone is speculated to pack a 4,000mAh battery and will be offered in multiple colours including Magic Blue, Matte Black, and Metallic White.
While the Oppo F17 is expected to come with a 6.44-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED screen having a waterdrop design display. This is confirmed to feature a quad rear camera setup which likely to comprise a 16-megapixel primary lens and an 8-megapixel secondary camera. And for selfies, there may be a single 16-megapixel front-facing camera.
While the leaks suggest that under the hood there will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It will have the same battery capacity and will be offered in Dynamic Orange, Navy Blue, and Classic Silver colour options.
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LG to reveal details of its dual-screen smartphone on September 14
After launching LG Velvet, now it seems that LG Electronics is going to reveal details about what is being dubbed as a dual-screen LG Wing smartphone on September 14 on LG Mobile’s official YouTube channel and Facebook page. The company has provided a glimpse of a dual-screen smartphone under Explorer Project with a 30-second invitation video hinting at the first handset under this new lineup. In the video, the second screen could be seen rotating behind the first.
“LG and platform partners feel it is vitally important to demonstrate to consumers new and differentiated user experiences in the smartphone space. LG has always been a pioneer in pushing the envelope of smartphone form factors, the only way to bring about much-needed innovation in the mobile market,” said Morris Lee, president of LG’s Mobile Communications Company.
According to LG, “Explorer Project is both an initiative and a category and will include devices that deliver distinctive and yet unexplored usability experiences, a strategy that tackles uncharted territory in the industry.”
LG’s Explorer Project has been created in response to the diverse usage needs of today’s smartphone customers and to deliver much-needed curiosity and excitement to the mobile sector. The initiative aims to “explore” and inject new life into untapped areas and reshape and expand the current user experience, with assistance from its trusted platform partners.
Moreover, the Explorer Project also marks a new direction in the alignment strategy of LG’s smartphones. The Explorer Project will focus solely on new usability that is discovered with innovative designs while LG’s new Universal Line will be the company’s lineup of competitive devices that focus on consumer lifestyles, such as LG VELVET.
In order to develop unique features that will elevate the mobile viewing experience on Explorer Project devices, LG is collaborating with industry partners Rave, Ficto, Tubi and NAVER. Furthermore, Qualcomm Technologies is again contributing its industry-leading processing technology and knowhow to drive the outstanding performance of LG’s differentiated lineup.
LG notified that Rave gives users wherever they may be the ability to communicate and enjoy streaming content together while Ficto, which pioneered revenue sharing for mobile content, aligned the global launch of its streaming service with the Explorer Project. Tubi, the largest ad-supported free streaming service is also an early partner of the Explorer Project. South Korean search leader NAVER, which worked in close partnership with LG on the LG Dual Screen, is developing a version of its Whale browser with unique browsing features for Explorer Project devices.
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September 2 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Amazon Quiz is becoming more popular these days as the company announces daily new quizzes on its Mobile app platform and lets you win exciting prizes. All you need to do is answer 5 easy questions and you could get a chance to win prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S20, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among other exciting free gifts. Today you can stand a chance to win Redmi Note 9 Pro.
September 2 Amazon Quiz has gone live on its Mobile app platform. The quiz can be played from 8 AM which runs till 12 noon. To participate log in to the e-commerce app and then answer 5 questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. You have to answer all the questions correctly otherwise the wrong answer will eliminate you from the quiz. After clearing the daily quiz you will get selected for a lucky draw. The winner’s name will be announced at the end of the month. To make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all the 5 questions to win Redmi Note 9 Pro. Check out today’s answers:
September 2 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: FutureSkills, an online learning platform is run by which organisation?
The answer is- NASSCOM
Question 2: Russell Kirsch, a computer scientist who passed away recently, is credited with inventing which of the following?
The answer is- Pixels
Question 3: Along with France, which country initiated the International Solar Alliance?
The answer is- India
Question 4: Which organisation has been named as the new Title Sponsor of the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League?
The answer is- Dream11
Question 5: Bhagat Singh Koshyari is currently serving as the Governor of Maharashtra and which other state?
The answer is- Goa
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 with 5G support goes official: Details and price
With everyone fussing over the trouble caused by the COVID 19 epidemic the South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has been able to go ahead with some of its major plans this year. Earlier last month the company introduced the Galaxy Note Series along with Galaxy Tab S7 in the market. Today the company has expanded its portfolio of foldable devices by announcing Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2. The device is the successor of the much popular Galaxy Fold, which arrived last year with few glitches that were re-engineered therefore delaying the launch. But this time it next-gen foldable phone comes with improved features and a more advanced flex display.
Samsung’s portfolio of foldable smartphones already includes Galaxy Fold as well as Galaxy Z Flip, but today the company has introduced its third hardware in the series that comes with upgraded features that is Galaxy Z Fold 2. Read on to know more about this device’s pricing, its India’s availability as well as its specifications.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has been introduced in the US with a price tag of $1,999 that translates to Rs 1,48,300. However, the company has not revealed its India’s availability and pricing but this device will be sold in 40 markets internationally that includes the US and South Korea.
Though the device will be offered in Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze colour options starting September 18 the company has also launched a special edition Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition which will be available September 25 onwards in select markets only. Both the variants will be going on pre-orders later today.
Additionally, this time the company will be offering the regular variant with customisable hinge available in multiple colour options of Metallic Silver, Metallic Red, Metallic Blue, and Metallic Gold. This will be possible through an online tool via Samsung.com that will be providing the customisation. The service will be limited to 21 countries and sadly India is not included in the list.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 specifications and features
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 features a 7.6-inch Infinity-O Display with 1,768×2,208 pixels of resolution and 120Hz refresh rate with 22.5:18 aspect ratio. While there is a 6.2-inch Infinity-O Super AMOLED Infinity Flex Display cover screen with 816×2,260 pixels of resolution and 25:9 aspect ratio. The company has also engineered the hinge on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 that now comes with a dedicated sweeper to help the users clear out debris using the elastic fibres. While there is UTG protection unlike the plastic covering which was on its predecessor. It further includes a CAM Mechanism similar to Galaxy Z Flip that enables the phone to open it up at multiple angles which is an upgrade.
It derives its power from the top of the line octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 non-expandable storage. In terms of imaging, there is a triple rear camera setup at the back of the phone which includes a 12-megapixel sensor with f/1.8 aperture supported by optical image stabilisation (OIS) for stable images. It further includes another 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. The setup is supported by 4K and slow-motion video recording at 960fps. whereas it also includes two 10-megapixel sensors with an f/2.2 aperture on the display as well as on the cover for taking selfies. This supports features such as Auto Scene Optimisation, Bixby Vision, Group Selfie, HDR10+ Video, Live Focus, Panorama as well.
There is 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, UWB (Ultra-Wide Band), and a USB Type-C port as the connectivity options. For sensors, the foldable device includes an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, proximity sensor, and an RGB sensor along with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The tablet cum phone also includes stereo speakers tuned by AKG and Dolby Atmos. The device is backed up by a 4,500mAh battery supported by fast charging, wireless charging, and Wireless PowerShare as other charging options.
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Tecno Spark Go 2020 with 5,000mAh battery launched in India
Today Techno announced the launch of a brand-new smartphone in India. Transsion holding brand has introduced the Tecno Spark Go 2020 model in the country under the sub-Rs 7,000 price segment. The device is the successor to Tecno Spark Go which was launched last year. The device includes a 6.52-inch display, 5000mAh battery, a 13-megapixel AI dual rear camera. In addition to this, it comes with the capability to connect two Bluetooth earphones or three Bluetooth speakers simultaneously.
Commenting on the launch, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of TRANSSION India said, “TECNO’s achievement of 5 Million happy customers is an attestation of our popularity among category consumers across the country. We know we have delivered the right products and met the right demand requirements. We are confident that SPARK Go 2020, with its strong play in the battery, display and camera departments at an unmatched price point, will continue SPARK series’ stellar run and live up to our consumers’ expectations. The launch of the SPARK Go Plus earlier changed the game in the entertainment department, and SPARK Go 2020 will keep this momentum going.”
Tecno Spark Go 2020 specifications
Tecno Spark Go 2020 is powered by the quad-core 1.8GHz MediaTek Helio A20 paired with 2GB RAM along with 16GB of storage expandable processor with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. The device features a 6.52-inch HD+ display with 720×1600 pixels of resolution, 89.7 percent screen-to-body ratio and 480nits brightness with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The Smartphone runs on HiOS 6.2 built over Android 10.
On the part of the camera, the smartphone comes with 3-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and an AI secondary lens paired with Dual LED Flash and offers Bokeh Mode, HDR mode and others. On the front, it sports an 8-megapixel selfie camera with F2.0 aperture and a micro slit front flash with adjustable brightness is perfect for selfie lovers.
The Tecno Spark Go 2020 houses a 5,000mAh battery that is touted to deliver 15.6 hours of gaming, 27 hours of calling, 19 hours of internet browsing, 36 days of standby and music playback for 145 hours. For connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio, USB OTG, and more. While the sensors on the phone are G-Sensor, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor as well as Face Unlock.
Tecno Spark Go 2020 price and availability
Tecno Spark Go 2020 has been launched in a single 2GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage options in India. The company is offering the phone with a price tag of Rs 6,499. This will be available in two colour options Ice Jadeite and Aqua Blue. It is scheduled to go on sale via Flipkart at 12 noon onwards on September 7.
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