To contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic Delhi Metro has been shut since the lockdown begins in the country. Now it is gearing up to soon commence the services when it starts getting normal. Now it has launched a new smart card in the city that comes with an auto top-up feature. Whenever the Metro Services resume this feature will allow the commuters to recharge it automatically at Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates of the Metro stations. This smart card will be available through the App ‘Autope’ which is specially developed for this purpose.
At the moment, the commuters either have to buy a Delhi Metro Smart Card or a token from the counter themselves for the ride. But now the existing cardholder will also get this feature enabled by registering through the app. After registering the customers have to visit the Customer Care Centre of any of the Metro stations after three days of registration to get their smart cards activated for this facility as a one-time exercise.
DMRC in its statement said, “This feature comes handy at these times wherein, commuters are going to follow a new travel protocol (whenever Metro services resume) which calls for social distancing and contactless services due to the ongoing COVID pandemic. However, irrespective of the new card/feature, the existing Smart Cards owned by the commuters will continue to remain valid in the same manner as they used to be so far.”
Besides this, the customers can also ask for the home delivery of the new cards via the app only besides their customisation facility and 5% additional discount on each top-up.
This feature will help DMRC in maintaining social distancing, there is no need to queue up at the Stations to get the Smart Card recharged. Generally, even in case of online recharges, the card needs to be presented to Add Value Machines (AVMs) for the store value to be validated; ‘Autope’ eliminates the AVM layer as well.
Autope smart cards are supported by the auto-debit facilities for recurring payments launched recently by the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) and it allows the customers to set up UPI Mandate for their Metro payments. ‘Autope’ is developed by M/s Anduril Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in association with DMRC and NPCI.
At the moment Autope app is available for download for Android users via Google Play store while the Mobile app will soon be available on Apple store for iPhone users. The users can also get their Bank / Credit Card / UPI account linked to the Card via Autope’s mobile site autope.in A nominal fee (maximum of 1%) will be charged a convenience fee from the customer for each transaction.
Recently a report popped up on the internet that claimed that the upcoming models of the Apple iPhone 12 and the launch event have been postponed to October. This is due to some technical glitch in the camera set up of the mobile phone. But another report has appeared claiming that the new iPhone 12 devices will now be made in India.
Recently Apple began the manufacturing of its current flagship iPhone 11 at its Chennai plant. And now the company is planning to extend this to yet to be launched iPhone 12 also under the government’s Make in India initiative. This big move will give a big boost to the initiative and will be ready to be assembled by the middle of next year.
According to the report by Business Standard, stepping up its thrust on manufacturing in India, American tech giant Apple is planning to roll out locally made models of its upcoming iPhone 12 by the middle of next year, sources close to the development have said.
To locally produce the iPhone 12 series in India a Taiwan based contract Manufacturer Wistron will begin the work at its plant in Narasapura near Bengaluru. The company has plans to invest Rs 2,900 crore and the contractor will be hiring 10,000 employees at its new plant. According to the report, the plant is to be ready by October this year and around 1000 workers have already started working on the plant.
Apple’s move is to avoid the 22% of import duty being imposed on its devices. Though the company has still not decreased the prices of iPhones in India but in due course, this would bring down the cost of Apple’s devices hence becoming more affordable in the country.
At the same Wistron plant-based in Bengaluru, the company is also preparing to assemble its new iPhone SE 2020. Right now the second generation of SE models is currently available in India manufactured and imported by China.
Notably, Apple has also gradually increased its manufacturing in India and reducing its dependence on China which will bring a significant boost to Make in India. At the moment it is manufacturing iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 and iPhone XR and iPhone 11 in India.
Wistron is an Apple supplier that already operates in Karnataka to manufacture iPhone 7 in India. At the moment Apple’s plan to produce the iPhone 11 has been put on hold due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the company has also been waiting for the government’s decision to ease some rules for its Production Linked incentive scheme. It is a move to attract US companies to expand their manufacturing plants from China to other parts of the world.
Tecno Spark 6 Air 3GB RAM variant by Transsion holding brand, Tecno Mobile, has been officially launched in India. This model joins the 2GB variant that was launched last month in the country. The device comes with a 7-inch screen and a 6,000mAh battery. It runs on HIOS 6.2 and is powered by MediaTek Helio A22 SoC. The company has introduced the phone to celebrate its five million customer base milestone in the country. The company entered the Indian market three years back.
Tecno Spark 6 Air runs on HIOS 6.2 on top of Android 10 (Go edition). This phone comes with a 7-inch HD+ Dot-Notch display with 720×1,640 pixels of resolution. It offers a 20.5:9 aspect ratio and 90.6 percent screen to body ratio with a peak brightness of 480 nits. Under the hood, there is a quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor paired with up to 3GB of RAM and up to 32GB of storage. The phone comes with a dedicated card slot to expand the memory to 1TB using a microSD card.
In addition to this, Tecno Spark 6 Air features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel main sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by a 2-megapixel depth sensor with quad flash. While on the front there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture with dual front flash.
The camera set up can record slow-motion videos at 120 fps with additional features such as document scanner, body shaping feature and Google and lens with auto scene detection, augmented reality (AR) mode as well as bokeh mode.
The smartphone packs a massive 6,000mAh battery. For connectivity, there is 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, and more. The sensor on the phone includes an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.
Amazon India is back with another lucrative quiz on its platform. Amazon Quiz has already gone live and today you can stand a chance to win Fujifilm X-A7 mirrorless camera. Every day the e-commerce platform brings an opportunity for its customers to win amazing prizes by answering five questions. The questionnaire is based on general knowledge and current affairs. If you managed to answer all the questions correctly you will be eligible to win gifts 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 others.
The Amazon Quiz is hosted for the app users only which means desktops users cannot participate in the quiz. So before participating just make sure you have downloaded the App. The lucky users might win something by answering all the questions correctly. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Daily the e-commerce platform gives a chance to millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes. To participate and win Fujifilm X-A7 mirrorless Camera check out today’s answers.
August 21 Amazon Quiz Answers:
Question 1: What did William Kirk English and Douglas Engelbart invent while working at SRI International’s Augmentation Research Center?
The answer is- Computer Mouse
Question 2: IIM Sirmaur recently started the academic session 2020 online with a virtual inauguration. Which state is IIM Sirmaur in?
The answer is- Himachal Pradesh
Question 3: Lee Teng-hui, who recently passed away, was the first democratically elected president of which country?
The answer is- Taiwan
Question 4: Name the Indian file sharing app developed by Ashfaq Mehmood Choudhary, a 17-year-old boy from Kashmir.
The answer is- Dodo Drop
Question 5: Ebrahim Alkazi, who recently passed away, was the director of which of these institutions for 15 years?
For the first time in its 96 year history, LG Electronics is gearing up to share its vision for the home of the future at IFA 2020 virtually. Under the banner Life’s Good from Home, LG’s online exhibition booth will allow visitors to explore the company’s latest innovations from the comfort of their homes and mobile devices. Mind you! LG’s IFA 2020 press conference, which will take place in Messe Berlin on September 3 at 11:00 CEST, will be live-streamed on the LG Global YouTube channel.
“Under the banner of Life’s Good from Home, IP Park, CTO of LG Electronics, will present the future vision for consumers to enjoy a safer and more convenient home living as people world over settle into new lifestyle habits. LG ThinQ Home Solution, making its world debut at IFA 2020, is the company’s innovative response to the new normal and exciting vision for how our life will look in the future,” revealed the company.
As the IFA’s exhibition in Berlin has been cancelled this year, LG created its own physical smart home showroom in Korea to showcase how LG products work seamlessly together to deliver the best home experience possible.
For its IFA unveiling, K-pop star Henry Lau will take visitors on a virtual tour of the four-story home highlighting all the ways the home contributes to comfort and maximum sustainability using LG technology. The home tour will be accompanied by an interactive video of a family residing in an LG home, which viewers can customize based on their choices.
Moreover, LG’s virtual IFA booth will provide a compelling interactive experience of how the company is making home living more relaxing, efficient, and rewarding. The company added, “Visitors to LG’s IFA 2020 virtual booth will learn all about the benefits of the company’s comprehensive range of smart home appliances and integrated services by making their way through a variety of different zones.”
Meanwhile, with a virtual extension – the “IFA Xtended Space” – the physical event is complemented by live and on-demand streaming of presentations, match-making tools, and digital product demonstrations. The Xtended Space thereby is accessible for both on-site guests and all other interested participants around the globe. To participate in the IFA 2020 Special Edition, registration in advance is necessary. Registered participants will also receive access to the IFA 2020 Xtended Space, the digital extension of the IFA 2020 Special Edition.
The e-commerce website Flipkart today announced the launch of its new Android streaming device in India under the brand name Nokia. The portal has introduced Nokia Media Streamer that runs on Android 9 and comes with a dedicated remote. The device will turn your regular television into a smart TV without burning a hole in your pocket. The company aims to take on Amazon Fire TV Stick and Mi Box 4 in the category.
“We are excited that Flipkart, the leading e-commerce company in the country, is bringing cutting-edge home entertainment to consumers in India with the Nokia Media Streamer, strengthening our strategic relationship. The Nokia Media Streamer is the perfect complement to Flipkart’s range of Nokia Smart TVs, offering Indian consumers a premium viewing experience to enjoy their favourite movies and TV shows,” said Mr Vipul Mehrotra, Vice President, Nokia Brand Partnerships.
Nokia Media Streamer has been launched in India with a competitive price of Rs 3,499. The Android streaming device will be available via Flipkart from August 28 in the country. Similarly, Mi Box 4K which launched in May this year comes with a similar price tag. Whereas Amazon Fire TV Stick is a bit expensive priced at Rs 3,999, though this offering is more portable as the above-mentioned products are bigger. However, Mi TV Stick which is as portable as Fire TV Stick is the cheapest among the 4K streaming devices available in India priced at Rs 2,799.
Nokia Media Streamer – Android 9.0 operating system. The 4K streamed offers a full HD resolution of 1920×1080 at 60 frames per second offering a good picture quality. The device is powered by a quad-core processor, together with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB of storage. It comes with a dual-band WiFi support for 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz and is equipped with a multi I/O antenna for better reception.
For audio, the Nokia Media Streamer supports Dolby Digital Audio and a voice-controlled remote with Google Assistant, which enables users to shuffle between devices easily. While the built-in Chromecast feature lets the users cast their smartphone screen on the TV while Google Home supports all apps available on Google Play Store. This comes with remote control with a dedicated ZEE5 and Netflix hotkey allowing the users to access an array of content for the OTT viewers with 100+ live TV channels and 1.25 lac+ hours of viewing in 12 navigational and featured languages.
In order to take on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, rumour mills hinted that Apple is prepping up to introduce a foldable iPhone. And now, a concept design by iOS Beta News has showcased ‘an iPhone 12 Flip’ with an innovative flip display. Mind you! This video of what is being dubbed as Apple iPhone 12 Flip was shared via Concepts iPhone YouTube channel.
If we believe this concept video to be true, Apple’s iPhone 12 Flip’ is likely to be equipped with a quad rear-camera module comprising of an LED flash that we get to see on the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
As far as the design is concerned, this much-anticipated handset has metallic curved edges along with a glass back as well as a screen display which is flat. Besides this main screen, the iPhone 12 Flip also has another display screen placed on the outer half of this device that showcases details like battery percentage, time, and much more.
Moreover, we get to see a punch-hole camera located at the top-center of the front panel. On the left and right sides, the concept design showcases that volume and start buttons are placed respectively. While the audio speaker is shown existing on the top bezel of this iPhone, dual microphones could be seen at the bottom end. Apart from these details, there is no revelation about the battery, processor and other important information.
In addition to this Apple iPhone 12 Flip, new is rife that the Cupertino-based tech giant may be working on its own cloud game streaming service. This news came after Patently Apple spotted a new patent titled “Enabling Interactive Service for Cloud Rendering Gaming in 5G Systems” that was filed in February this year but has been published now for the public.
According to Patently Apple, the filing stated that “One potential use case for network controlled interactive service in fifth-generation (5G) wireless communication networks is cloud rendering game. Cloud gaming, (also known as gaming on demand) is a type of online gaming that allows direct and on-demand video streaming of games onto different computing devices through the use of a thin client.”
Furthermore, it was revealed that the game is stored, executed, and rendered on a remote server and the video results are streamed directly to the computing device. This enables users to access games without regard to the capability of the user’s computing device, as the remote server is responsible for storing, executing, and rendering the game. Besides this, the controls and button-presses from the user’s computing device are transmitted to the server where they are recorded. This is followed by sending the response of the game to the input controls by the server.
As the launch of Asus Zenfone 7 is inching closer leaks and rumours on the internet have begun popping frequently. Recently the company confirmed the launch date via live stream video. The launch date is set for August 26. The event will be hosted in its home market, Taiwan. Just ahead of the launch event a leak related to the device’s display has now appeared through the kernel source of Asus ROG Phone 3.
As per the source, the phone will be equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 for 5G support. It is slated to come installed with QCA6390 as a subsystem for WLAN and Bluetooth connectivity, this is the port number of Qualcomm FastConnect 6800.
In addition to this Zenfone 7 will be featuring a 6.4 inches FHD+ liquid crystal display(LCD) with a resolution of 2340 x 1080. Though the device will be supported by a standard 60 Hz refresh rate panel. While the size of the display is listed to be 68 mm wide and the height is 147 mm.
The Zenfone 7 might also have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor that doubles as a power button. To recall ZenFone 6 also had a fingerprint sensor but on the back that was used as a power button.
“There is also a description that corresponds to an external SD card, and I think that it will be a triple-slot of nanoSIM + nanoSIM + SD Card like ZenFone 6,” the report said. However, there is no mention related to the cameras in Zenfone 7.
But according to a tipster, the device will have a motorised triple rear camera setup along with dual LED. This information has been shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav via Twitter. He says that the setup will have the same flip machinery that will include a primary Sony IMX686 64-megapixel sensor with a Sony IMX363 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a Time-of-Fight (ToF) sensor.
Recently the Asus ZenFone 7 Pro with model number I002D also appeared on the Geekbench website. The benchmarking website revealed the phone is going to include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC paired with an 8GB of RAM and will run on Android 10. While on the other hand NCC certification listing has revealed that the vanilla variant is going to have a 6.7-inch display. It will be offering up to 512GB of storage option with a battery capacity of 4,115mAh supported by 30W fast charging tech. For connectivity, it will include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5, and NFC.
Google Drive, Gmail, Docs and other services by Google have been impacted. All these services were down globally since Thursday morning and the users are not able to send, receive, or upload files while some of the users are facing connectivity issues. The company is still trying to fix the outrage and no official details have now been released.
Several users took to Twitter to report the issue. Google’s Gmail, Docs and Drive have been hit by the outrage worldwide since 10 AM in the morning. People have trouble sending, receiving and uploading of files. While some are having login and internet connectivity issues. The users affected are largely from India, the U.S., Japan, Australia and others.
Many have complained that they are now even able to view emails on the app. While some say the files are taking too long to upload while some failing in most cases in fact Gadget Bridge was also not able to access the aforementioned Google services. At these trying times, this has created a troublesome issue when everyone is taking work from home and all of us are relying on these Google services to battle with the Coronavirus pandemic; this outrage has not left anyone unaffected.
The software giant has acknowledged the outrage by letting the users know that they are investigating the issue.
The company to its G Suite users wrote, “Our team is continuing to investigate this issue. We will provide an update by 8/20/20, 1:51 PM with more information about this problem. Thank you for your patience.
Gmail sending issues, Meet recording issues, Creating files issues in Drive, CSV user upload issues in Admin Console, Posting message issues in Google Chat”
Some of the users on social media claimed that they are now facing issues with the Google service and these are working fine for them.
The tracking website DownDetector has reported that the issue began at around 11 AM today. According to them the users from India are not only affected in fact the US, Australia, Philippines, New Zealand and 42 more countries have reported the issue.
Several reports have already hinted that Apple could foray into a game streaming service. Now, Patently Apple has spotted a new patent titled “Enabling Interactive Service for Cloud Rendering Gaming in 5G Systems” that reveals that the Cupertino-based tech giant may be working on its own cloud game streaming service. Mind you! This patent was filed in February this year but has been published now for the public.
According to Patently Apple, the filing stated that “One potential use case for network controlled interactive service in fifth-generation (5G) wireless communication networks is cloud rendering game. Cloud gaming, (also known as gaming on demand) is a type of online gaming that allows direct and on-demand video streaming of games onto different computing devices through the use of a thin client.”
Furthermore, it was revealed that the game is stored, executed, and rendered on a remote server and the video results are streamed directly to the computing device. This enables users to access games without regard to the capability of the user’s computing device, as the remote server is responsible for storing, executing, and rendering the game. Besides this, the controls and button-presses from the user’s computing device are transmitted to the server where they are recorded. This is followed by sending the response of the game to the input controls by the server.
The patent by Apple also notified that the current 5Gs system is incapable of providing interactive services for cloud rendering gaming in efficient and optimal manners. Apple could launch its cloud game streaming service alongside its first 5G iPhone that is rumoured to make a debut in October.
As far as other services being offered by Apple is concerned, the tech giant is already providing its users services like Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade.
This week, Apple has announced two new live global radio offerings on Apple Music, now available to music fans in 165 countries. While Apple Music Hits, celebrates everyone’s favourite songs from the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s, Apple Music Country is about spotlighting country music. Besides this, Apple added that Beats 1, the flagship global radio station, will be renamed Apple Music 1.
Apple Music Hits will be helmed by daily on-air hosts Jayde Donovan, Estelle, Lowkey, Jenn Marino, Sabi, Nicole Sky and Natalie Sky, George Stroumboulopoulos (“House of Strombo”), along with special shows from Ari Melber and others. Fans can also tune in to hear new exclusive shows from artists like Backstreet Boys, Ciara, Mark Hoppus, Huey Lewis, Alanis Morissette, Snoop Dogg, Meghan Trainor, Shania Twain, and more.
On the other hand, Apple Music Country showcases an increasingly diverse genre with a talent roster full of the country’s most exciting voices. As country music evolves and expands around the world, Apple Music Country aims to be the definitive place for every lane of an increasingly diverse genre. The station offers a mix of the best music of today while introducing fans to the stars of tomorrow and reminding them of the legendary artists and tracks that have shaped and defined country music along the way.
Since Apple Music’s launch in 2015, Beats 1, now known as Apple Music 1, it is the center for pop culture conversation and artist-led programming, and the global destination for artists from around the world to release new music, breaking news, and speak directly to their fans.
The Chinese smartphone company Realme will be coming up with a new smartphone soon. The company via a Weibo account released its first teaser on Wednesday of the upcoming Realme X7 Series. The line-up will include Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro both offering 5G support. In addition to this, it is tipped to include a 120Hz refresh rate panel. In addition to this device will include a bezel-less display putting on a hole punch design display.
As per the first teaser released by the company via Webio Realme X7 launch date is set for September 1. The teaser revealed that the smartphone series is going to include a higher refresh rate AMOLED display of 120Hz. The device is going to succeed Realme X3 and Realme X3 SuperZoom edition which also offers a similar refresh rate but has an LCD display. The teaser further revealed that the company will be hosting a launch event to unveil the device further confirming the being of Realme X7 Pro along with the vanilla variant. In addition to this
5G support will also be coming to both the devices. In Chinese “thin and light flash charging flagship” has been written on the poster hinting 125W UltraDart charging.
Image Courtesy: gsmarena
While another teaser suggested a curved display on the series. Meanwhile, a certification document has leaked on the web revealing the key details of the Pro variant. According to it, the device will sport a 4,500mAh battery which is going to have a Realme’s 65W SuperDart charging support.
While on the other hand a device with model number Realme RMX2176 was spotted on Chinese regulator TENAA last week suggesting the design and build of the device. While another Realme phone with model number RMX2200 has also been spotted on TENAA listing suggesting a water drop-style notch display instead of a hole-punch display.
Realme RMX2176 has been listed to run on Android 10 and is going to feature a 6.43-inch full-HD+ AMOLED hole-punch display with 1080×2400 pixels. It is said to include a 2.4GHz processor coupled with 6GB and 8GB RAM options with 128GB and 256GB internal storage respectively. In addition to this, the listing revealed that the device will further have a rectangular-shaped quad rear camera setup with 64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP resolution lenses while the front is said to include a 32MP selfie camera.
Additionally, Realme RMX2176 is also tipped to include a dual-cell battery with total capacity of 4,300mAh and will be offered in three colour options – blue, white, and symphony.
For Realme RMX2200 the TENAA listing revealed that it will have a water drop-style notch display with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Unlike Realme RMX2176, the Realme RMX2200 is tipped to sport a square-shaped triple camera setup on the back panel that will include a 13MP+5MP+2MP lens. On the front, it could include an 8-megapixel selfie camera.
Furthermore, it should have a 6.52-inch HD+ display with 720×1600 pixels of resolution. It is going to be powered by a 2GHz octa-core processor coupled with 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM options 64GB and 128GB of internal storage.
This year PUBG Mobile has recorded skyrocketing growth, both in terms of the user base and players also. To help people stay more at home and to lessen their boredom the developers introduced new updates, events and more to the game. Also, the company is also pushing official tournaments in India at regular intervals. Recently the company rolled out a new map Livik, Ancient Secret Mode, mastered Team Gun Game but now the company brings another exciting event to the PUBG Mobile game. It has released the Wadjet Spin Event letting the players win some exclusive rewards and one of a kind skins. Also, the company has released the logo of its PUBG Mobile Campus Championship 2020 (PMCC 2020).
The PUBG Mobile Wadjet Spin event is available now and will run till September 7. In order, the participants all you need to do is just put in some earned UC in order to draw prizes. According to the official one single draw, each day will cost you 10UC. You can also get 10 chances but for that, you have to spend not less than 540UC.
This time the company will be offering lots of goodies which include Mythic items, Legendary items, Epic items and finally Rare items.
The rewards include the following:
Will of Horus Set
Will of Horus Headgear
Will of Horus Backpack
Will of Horus UAZ skin
Will of Horus – M416 skin
Will of Horus Helmet
Other rewards include
Premium crate coupon scraps
Classic crate coupon scraps
Lucky coins
Classic Crate coupons
In addition to this, the players can also win awards by just spinning the Wadjet. Those who make 10 Draws will be able to win a Premium Crate coupon, while 40 draws will get you win the Will of Horus Parachute. Players that make 80 Draws will win 80 Lucky coins and those making up to 120 draws will win 100 lucky coins while 200 draws will make you win 160 lucky coins. These coins can be exchanged for Rare items at the Shop to redeem fragments. The players should know that the fragments and lucky coins will expire at the end of the event so they should be used as soon as possible. Also, the players can redeem fragments to get their hands on the exclusive Divine Acolyte Set.
Separately Tencent Games have announced PUBG Mobile Campus Championship 2020 (PMCC 2020). At the moment there are no details on the release so we have to wait for the official announcements. However, the company has revealed the logo of its open-to-all tournament for fans. This is going to be the second after d edition of the tournament PUBG Mobile Campus Championship India in 2018.
Every day Amazon India brings a daily quiz for its customers to win exciting new prizes every day on its platform. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Today you can win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance if you managed to answer all the questions correctly. Daily a new set of questions is presented in front of the participants that gives millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes.
The Amazon Quiz has gone live on its mobile platform. The participants have to answer 5 questions that are based on general knowledge and current affairs. After clearing the daily quiz their name will be shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. Amazon announces the results of the lucky draw at the end of the month. So today’s Quiz will let you win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
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August 20 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: August 3 was recently celebrated in India as what day?
The answer is- World Sanskrit Day
Question 2: On August 1, 2020, which freedom fighter’s 100th death anniversary was observed in India?
The answer is- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Question 3: Beirut is the capital and largest city of which country?
The answer is- Lebanon
Question 4: Mahatma Gandhi Setu bridge over river Ganga connects the north and south of which Indian state?
The answer is- Bihar
Question 5: In August 2020 Doordarshan added to its regional bouquet, a dedicated satellite channel for which Indian state?
The answer is- Assam
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Sign in to the Amazon App. If you are not signed in, you will be directed to a sign-in page.
Scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
There will be a total of 5 questions. Answer all 5 questions correctly to enter the lucky draw.
Getting any question incorrect makes you ineligible for today’s lucky draw. You can try again tomorrow for a new prize.
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Google has now launched multi-room control for its users so they can dynamically group multiple cast-enabled Nest devices (speakers, Smart Displays, Chromecasts) in real-time to fill rooms with music. According to the tech giant, Multi-room control works with the users’ favourite audio apps, including YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora and more.
If a user has more than one Google Assistant-enabled smart speaker or Smart Display, all they need to do is to tap the icon in the bottom left corner of the screen when any audio content is playing. They will easily be able to add or remove their other devices throughout the home.
This update helps Nest devices come together as a whole-home audio system. The multi-room control interface will start rolling out to all Nest Hub, Nest Hub Max and other compatible Assistant-enabled Smart Displays today, and the same functionality will be coming to the Google Home app later this fall.
Besides this update, Chris Chan, Product Manager at Google Nest, has shared few other ways the update helps him take advantage of the audio system:
Now, it’s possible to move music from one room to another
Stream transfer lets you easily move music, videos, podcasts and more between compatible devices in your home using your voice, the Google Home app or the touchscreen on your Nest smart display.
Now, experience stereo sound
Stereo pair two Nest Mini or Google Home Max devices in the Google Home app for room-filling sound and even more immersive left and right channel separation.
Now, get new music recommendations
YouTube Music and Spotify Premium subscribers can ask, “Hey Google, recommend some music” and Google Assistant will offer multiple choices from artists and genres that they like, and others like them to choose from.
Earlier, Google had introduced a software update to make Google Nest Wi-Fi even much better to offer enhanced support for multiple video calls, gaming sessions and more simultaneously.
The software update, which includes general security and stability improvements, will also improve device connection speeds on wireless networks and optimizations so that the devices move to faster Wi-Fi radio channels.
According to Sanjay Noronha, Product Manager, Google Nest, “Our priority device feature is also getting smarter, so you can rest assured Wi-Fi traffic will be prioritized to the device you choose. This means you can make sure your work laptop is getting the strongest Wi-Fi available, as opposed to the kids’ YouTube sessions. And the best part is these updates will be pushed automatically, no action required on your end.”
Huawei launched the GT 2 series of smartwatches last year and now they are out with its sibling in the form of Huawei Watch GT 2e. We played around with it for more than 10 days to understand what makes it tick and what makes it talk. This is our assessment of the Huawei Watch GT 2e.
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Design
Well, out of the box Huawei Watch GT 2e does look a lot like the GT 2. But it does have its own distinct features. For example, it is built for the more sporty younger generation who are always up to something outdoorsy. The band is two-tone and is made of rubber silicone that does make it a good companion if you are hitting the gym or are going for a run. The perforations on the strap make it more breathable and sweat will not stick around for long on it. The silver metal dial comes back on the Huawei Watch GT 2e, however this time it is a seamless experience between the crown and the glass. 2 buttons for power on/off and feature settings can also be found on the steel façade.
You do get a large 1.39-inch AMOLED touch screen on the Huawei Watch GT 2e, same as its sibling. Will talk more about it in the performance section. At the back, you get the charging points around the heart rate as well as SpO2 (blood oxygen saturation) monitor. Both of which, by the way, are quite accurate. All in all, in the looks and design department the Huawei Watch GT 2e does a brilliant job. Yes, it is slightly heavier than the regular smartwatches’ you get these days, but those do not provide you with the extra-long battery life as this one does.
Performance
First, let us quickly talk about the tech specs of the Huawei Watch GT 2e. It comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with touch and gesture controls. It comes with 4GB of internal memory, a Kirin A1 CPU and the battery can last for 14 days. Bluetooth V5.1 is supported, which makes it easier to operate with the latest smartphones at better speeds. Talking about which you can download the Huawei Health app on your smartphone to operate many of its features including the watch faces. This we loved, as the library of watch faces is very large, and one can have fun with a new watch face every day.
Over that, the Huawei Watch GT 2e is 5ATM water-resistant. That means is it water-resistant in up to 50 meters of water. You can take out for a swim in the pool or in the ocean and nothing will happen to it. There are over 80 work out modes supported by Huawei Watch GT 2e including climbing, cycling, running, triathlons, hiking, swimming and more. Does not matter which sport you are training for this watch has a training mode for you. We took it out for a run, and it was very accurate. 9 out of 10 times we got correct data from it.
Huawei Watch GT 2e smartwatch has a sleep monitor too. It is a great feature to own to track your sleep patterns on the Huawei app and it gives you suggestions for better sleep as well. We for one didn’t use it a lot as the watch is a bit too bulky for us to sleep with. But for some, it might be good. Overall, we found the performance of the Huawei Watch GT 2e to be quite accurate and the large and bright touchscreen makes it somewhat of an eye candy. You can change the straps also, but it is a bit of a task to switch them.
Verdict
All in all, at Rs 11,990 the Huawei Watch GT 2e is a steal. It has a lot of features going for it and one just cannot get over the long 14-day battery life. No matter how you use it, you end up getting more than 11 days at least. Users can also take snapshots or control music via this smartwatch and connected Huawei smartphone. In India, it is available in 2 colours Blue and the Green (the one we reviewed). Must say our heart is set on the green colour.
In order to unleash the potential of 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors and planned support for the next-gen Ryzen Desktop Processors, GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY has announced the launch of AMD A520 chipset motherboards. The GIGABYTE A520 motherboards are designed to deliver abundant functions to deliver users the most delightful PC experience.
According to the company, GIGABYTE A520 motherboards comprise AORUS and UD series, which provides various size options of ATX, Micro ATX, and the user-favorite mini ITX size in recent years. GIGABYTE A520 motherboards deliver the promise of a stable power supply enhanced by pure digital PWM components. The mini motherboard A520I AC which is specially designed for small systems equips Direct 6 Phases Digital VRM Solution with 55A DrMOS, allowing for ultimate performance with a stable and sufficient power supply when overclocking on 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors.
Asserting that PC users want a powerful and reliable platform for productivity and day-to-day applications, Chris Kilburn, corporate vice president and general manager, client component business unit, AMD, said, “AMD is excited to introduce the A520 chipset, providing a robust platform for everyday users to enjoy the power of 3rd Gen Ryzen Desktop Processors and planned support for Ryzen Desktop Processors built on the upcoming “Zen 3” architecture. With high-performance designs from our partners at GIGABYTE, the A520 chipset is a strong platform for the most demanding home and office users.”
Besides the special design of power supply, GIGABYTE A520 motherboards also put effort into advanced thermal design. A520 AORUS ELITE features multi-cut aluminum heatsink design to optimize heat conduction and convection for the premium heat dissipation of PWM, providing cool and stable operation under overclocking for users.
GIGABYTE A520 motherboards showcase the comprehensive connectivity of mainstream extension interfaces, including the exclusive gaming GbE networking design. The A520 motherboards gear up RGB Fusion technology with programmable LED/RGB LED strip lights, offering users tremendous computing experience.
Additionally, GIGABYTE A520 motherboards come with the exclusive Q-Flash Plus Technology. Users can easily update BIOS without even installing a processor, memory, graphics cards, or booting up the PC so they can flash the BIOS without the concerns of not being able to boot up the system due to compatibility issues. The latest BIOS update boosts the performance of the new processors and fixes partial security issues of SMM Callout which can let users have it both ways in system performance and security.
Featuring a number of technologies that provide cool and effective energy-conserving, GIGABYTE A520 motherboards bring together a unique blend of features and technologies that offer users the absolute ultimate platform for their PC build.
The Taiwan based company Asus is all set to launch the successor to its Zenfone 6 in the market. The company has confirmed that on August 26 it is going to unveil Asus ZenFone 7 in its home market, Taiwan. The device will retain its flip camera setup while there is no word from the company whether it is going to bring it to India and other markets. To recall its predecessor was launched in the country last year with the name Asus 6Z. The recent leaks suggest that this time the company is going to launch the Pro model of the smartphone.
Asus via a live stream video on YouTube declared the launch of Asus Zenfone 7. Though the video did not reveal the smartphone it only carried the launch details that the device will be unveiled on August 26 and the launch event is set to begin at 2 pm local time and at 11.30 for India. Also, at the back one can see four loops at the back of the 7, therefore, hinting a quad rear camera set up.
The news is rife, the company has shared a teaser video that gives us a glimpse of the device’s design confirming a flip camera mechanism similar to its predecessor. Though the only front of Asus Zenfone 7 can be seen in the video with slim bezels and no notch can be seen on the screen. The six-second video has been posted on the Asus Deutschland account via Twitter that says “Flip Deine Welt” In German that translates to “Flip your world” in English.
According to a report the Asus ZenFone 7 series has now appeared on Geekbench suggesting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC. The American chipset maker themselves confirmed that Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 has been used on Zenfone 7. Then the device with model number I002D could be ZenFone 7 Pro.
In addition to this, the listing has also revealed that the smartphone will run on Android 10 and might be available with 8GB of RAM. While the previous Geekbench listing suggested 16GB of RAM.
According to NCC certification listing the Zenfone 7 is tipped to come with a 6.7-inch display. It will be offering up to 512GB of storage option with a battery capacity of 4,115mAh supported by 30W fast charging tech. For connectivity, it will include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5, and NFC.
Fitbit announced that Fitbit Premium, its paid membership service that gives you guidance to help you move more, manage stress, sleep better and eat well, has reached more than 500,000 paid subscribers in less than a year since launch.
“The launch of Fitbit Premium is part of our broader strategy to diversify our business beyond hardware, while also delivering on our promise to provide more personalized experiences, data and insights to our users to help them move more, manage stress, sleep better and eat well,” said James Park, co-founder and CEO of Fitbit.
Fitbit Premium provides more in-depth data, personalized and actionable insights, hundreds of workouts, motivating games and challenges, advanced sleep tools and wellness reports — all in the Fitbit app.
Moreover, Fitbit Premium will also be expanding to include seven additional languages later this year, increasing the potential for even more Fitbit users around the world to benefit. The offerings and content available with Premium will continue to grow and evolve as the service expands.
Following the emergence of COVID-19 and subsequent shelter-in-place mandates, Fitbit announced a 90-day free trial of Premium for new users and saw increased interest in the service, as users throughout the world sought more insight on how to better manage their health and wellness from home.
The company claims Fitbit Premium continues to add new content and features to support users during this challenging environment. Premium connects the dots between how key health metrics like sleep, activity, and nutrition are related and how they can impact your overall well-being. In the first two weeks after joining, Fitbit Premium users took an average of 700 more steps per day.
It’s worth noting that Fitbit Premium is available to anyone with or without a Fitbit device to try. If a user is yet to try the service, Fitbit is offering a free 90-day trial for new Premium users. It must be noted that Fitbit Premium is currently available in English and will expand to Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Swedish by the end of the year. As far as how much one needs to shell out to subscribe to Fitbit Premium, it is available for Rs 819 per month or Rs 6,999 per year.
Apple has announced two new live global radio offerings on Apple Music, now available to music fans in 165 countries. While Apple Music Hits, celebrates everyone’s favourite songs from the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s, Apple Music Country is about spotlighting country music. Besides this, Apple added that Beats 1, the flagship global radio station, will be renamed Apple Music 1.
Apple Music Hits will be helmed by daily on-air hosts Jayde Donovan, Estelle, Lowkey, Jenn Marino, Sabi, Nicole Sky and Natalie Sky, George Stroumboulopoulos (“House of Strombo”), along with special shows from Ari Melber and others. Fans can also tune in to hear new exclusive shows from artists like Backstreet Boys, Ciara, Mark Hoppus, Huey Lewis, Alanis Morissette, Snoop Dogg, Meghan Trainor, Shania Twain, and more.
On the other hand, Apple Music Country showcases an increasingly diverse genre with a talent roster full of country’s most exciting voices. As country music evolves and expands around the world, Apple Music Country aims to be the definitive place for every lane of an increasingly diverse genre. The station offers a mix of the best music of today while introducing fans to the stars of tomorrow and reminding them of the legendary artists and tracks that have shaped and defined country music along the way.
Apple Music Country’s talent roster boasts a wide range of country’s most exciting voices, including daily on-air hosts Kelleigh Bannen, Ty Bentli, Bree, Alecia Davis, Ward Guenther, Nada, and Tiera, plus weekly shows from Ashley Eicher and Kelly McCartney. Fans can also enjoy new exclusive shows from artists like Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, BRELAND, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Morgan Evans, Florida Georgia Line, Pat Green, Willie Jones, Chrissy Metz, Midland, Rissi Palmer, The Shires, Carrie Underwood, and Morgan Wallen, alongside exclusive shows from legendary producers and songwriters like Dave Cobb, Jesse Frasure, and Luke Laird, and journalist Hunter Kelly.
Since Apple Music’s launch in 2015, Beats 1 has established an inherent camaraderie with the artist community and championed human curation and discovery — an approach that will continue across the three stations. Now known as Apple Music 1, it is the center for pop culture conversation and artist-led programming, and the global destination for artists from around the world to release new music, break news, and speak directly to their fans.
According to the tech giant, “Apple Music 1 is led by cornerstone presenters Zane Lowe, Ebro Darden, Brooke Reese, Dotty, Hanuman Welch, Matt Wilkinson, Nadeska, Rebecca Judd, and Travis Mills, and offers a lineup of shows from the biggest names in music, including Action Bronson, Billie Eilish, Elton John, Joe Kay, Lil Wayne, Frank Ocean, Vince Staples, and The Weeknd, as well as new shows from Aitch, Kerwin Frost, HAIM, Lady Gaga, Nile Rodgers, Travis Scott, Charlie Sloth, Young M.A, and many more.”
Furthermore, Apple Music 1 also features several shows dedicated to celebrating the vibrancy of Latin music around the world, including a new show from J Balvin and listener favorites “¡Dale Play! with Sandra Peña” and “La Fórmula Radio with El Guru.” The station is also home to “Africa Now Radio with Cuppy,” showcasing the very best local African music and artists.
It is worth noting that fans can enjoy Apple Music radio wherever they listen to Apple Music, including iPhone, iPad, iPod, CarPlay, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Mac, HomePod, and on the web at music.apple.com. They can also ask Siri to play “Apple Music 1,” “Apple Music Hits,” or “Apple Music Country.”
Realme C15 and Realme C12 are available in India under the company’s C series. Before its launch in India, both the models have already made their debut in the Indonesian market last month. The smartphones fall under the budget segment that offers a waterdrop-style botch display, with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, reverse charging support and more.
Realme C12 specifications
Realme C12 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 720×1,600 pixels of resolution. It offers a 20:9 aspect ratio and 88.7 percent screen-to-body ratio. The device runs on Realme UI on top of Android 10 and equips octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 SoC with GE8320 GPU, and 3GB LPDRR4x RAM along with 32GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card.
For optics, there is a triple rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel main sensor with phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) and f/2.2 aperture. In addition to this, there is a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 5-megapixel facing camera with f/2.4 supported by features such as AI Beauty, HDR, Panorama, and Timelapse.
In terms of connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and a Micro-USB port on the device. The onboard sensors include an accelerometer, ambient light, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone is backed by a 6,000mAh battery supported by reverse charging.
There is a quad rear camera set up on the Realme C15 that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. Along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 119 degrees of field of view and f/2.25 aperture. Further assisted by a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel retro lens with f/2.4 aperture. Upfront there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera.
For connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and a Micro-USB port. At the same time, the sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, a proximity sensor and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device boasts a massive 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
Realme C12, Realme C15 price and availability
Realme C12 price in India has been set at Rs 8,999 for the base 3GB RAM with 32GB storage. In contrast, Realme C15 comes with a 2GB RAM with 32GB storage priced at 9,999 along with 4GB RAM with 64GB storage at Rs 10,999. Both the devices are offered in Power Blue and Power Silver colour options. C12 will be available on sale starting August 24 while C15 on August 27. The sale will begin at 12 noon onwards via Flipkart and Realme.com.
The Chinese electronics giant, Lenovo, has announced the launch of the new range of its next-generation gaming laptops in India. The company has introduced Lenovo Legion 7i, Legion 5Pi and Legion 5i that comes equipped with 10th-generation Intel Core processors with Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. The new Legion laptops come with a refreshed design and improvements over their successors.
Lenovo Legion 7i specifications
The Lenovo Legion 7i runs on Windows 10 that comes pre-installed on the laptop. The device comes with a 15.6-inch full-HD offering a resolution of 1,920×1,080 pixels and up to a higher refresh rate of 144Hz with 300 nits and 500 nits of peak brightness option. The display has a response time of up to 1ms. In addition to this, the laptop is powered by up to 10th-generation Intel Core i9 H-series processors paired with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q GPU. This gaming device has 8GB VRAM, with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM clocked at 2,933MHz and up to 1TB PCIe SSD for storage. For audio, the Legion laptop equips dual 2W speakers with Dolby Atmos support and with a battery capacity of 80Wh, which is touted to last up to 8 hours on a single charge.
For connectivity, there are WiFi 6 802.11AX (2 x 2), Bluetooth v5.0, a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, RJ45 Ethernet, a Thunderbolt 3 port and more. And for better airflow, it includes Legion ColdFront 2.0 technology that keeps the machine from heating up during prolonged and intensive gaming sessions.
Lenovo Legion 5Pi specifications
The Lenovo Legion 5Pi comes with a 15.6-inch Full-HD display with 1920 x 1080 of resolution and 144Hz of refresh rate with 100-percent coverage of sRGB paired with the Legion TrueStrike keyboard. It is powered by up to 10th-generation Intel Core i7-10750H processors and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. Moreover, there is Dolby Atmos sound with Harman Kardon speakers. At the same time, the battery and its performance are similar to the 7i.
Lenovo Legion 5i specifications
The Legion 5i also features a 15.6-inch FHD display, but it has a refresh rate of 120Hz with 100-percent sRGB colour accuracy. Under the hood, there are up to 10th-Gen Intel Core i7 H-series mobile processors and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. It has 6GB VRAM, up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM, clocked at 2,933MHz and up to 1TB PCIe SSD or 1TB 7,200RPM HDD. The battery is the same as above and it equips dual 2W Harman Kardon speakers.
Lenovo Legion 7i, Legion 5Pi and Legion 5i price and availability
Lenovo Legion 7i pricing starts at Rs 1,99,990, Legion 5Pi at 1,34,990, and Legion 5i starts at Rs 79,990. All the models come in Slate Grey, Iron Grey and Phantom Black colour variants. Legion 7i and Legion 5i can be purchased via Lenovo.com and other leading online and offline channels from this week while Legion 5Pi will go on sale across all platforms later in August.
Every day Amazon India challenges its customers to win exciting new prizes every day by participating in Amazon Quiz on its platform. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Today e-commerce will let you win Huawei P30 Pro if you manage to answer all the questions correctly.
August 19 Amazon Quiz has gone live on its mobile platform. In the Quiz the participants have to answer 5 questions that are based on general knowledge and current affairs. After they have cleared the daily quiz their name will be shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The company announced the results of the lucky draw at the end of the month and today Quiz winner’s name will be announced at the end of the month. The Amazon Quiz is hosted by the app users only, it is not available for desktop users. So, before you participate to make sure you have downloaded the Amazon App. The lucky users might win something by answering all the questions correctly. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon quiz to win Huawei P30 Pro
August 19 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which of these is a recently released movie directed by Rajesh Krishnan starring Kunal Khemu and Gajraj Rao?
The answer is- Lootcase
Question 2: July 31st is the 25th anniversary of the first ________ that took place in India in 1995.
The answer is- Mobile call
Question 3: Which city now has the reputation of being an Olympic host who has had to postpone the games twice?
The answer is- Tokyo
Question 4: Who was the first guest in the much publicised show ‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’?
The answer is- Barack Obama
Question 5: Which famous movement began on 8th August at Gowalia Tank Maidan? Hint: A day is also observed in honour of the movement.
Today in India Samsung has announced an exciting deal for the users with a damaged or a broken display. This offer is applicable on the just-launched Galaxy Note 20 series. According to the company the customers can avail of an upgrade bonus of up to Rs 5,000 to those having smartphones with a cracked screen.
While announcing the offer the company revealed that this applies to customers pre-booking Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G will also be eligible for this attractive upgrade. To avail the exciting offer the users have to run a check on ‘My Galaxy’ app for the best price and facilitate the exchange at their nearest Samsung Store.
How to avail this offer
Log in/sign up on My Galaxy app and tap on the upgrade banner or icon in the app to begin the evaluation process of the broken device or cracked screen
To begin the process the user needs to tap on the ‘Check Now’ prompt on the screen and enter all the required details regarding the device by selecting relevant icons on the screen
The best quote will then be generated and customers can accordingly visit the nearest Samsung Store with the damaged device and facilitate the upgrade to a new smartphone with the dealer’s assistance
It is worth noting that the company is not only offering this deal on the latest smartphones but to all the models including Samsung and other smartphones and is valid till August 31, 2020.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series pre-booking details in India
Both the devices are now available for pre-bookings through the Samsung.com site and various offline retail stores. The price of the Note 20 has been set at Rs 77,999, while the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G will be available for Rs 1,04,999. In India, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will be available in three colour options Mystic Blue, Mystic Bronze and Mystic Green, while the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black colour options.
The pre-booking offers on the phones include a cashback of Rs 6,000 to those purchasing Galaxy Note 20 while the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G buyers are eligible to get a cashback of up to Rs 6,000. There will be an additional exchange bonus worth Rs 5,000 on the upgrade of the old Samsung smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 specifications
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED+ display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate as well as a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device runs on One UI based on top of Android 10 and is powered by octa-core Exynos 990 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage.
For photos and videos, there is a triple rear camera setup with a primary 12-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. In addition to this, there is a secondary 64-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture. Upfront there is a 10-megapixel selfie camera sensor. It also packs a 4,300mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G specifications
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G has a bigger 6.9-inch WQHD Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X curved-edge display with 1,440×3,200 pixels of resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate panel. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Exynos 990 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
For images, there is also a triple rear camera setup with a primary 108-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 12-megapixel tertiary lens with f/3.0 aperture. It has a 10-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports fast wired as well as wireless charging.
Lenovo owned company, Motorola, launched One Fusion+ in India, which is the company’s first handset that comes with a pop-up selfie camera. Also, it offers a resolution of 16-megapixels. For the unknown, this device is not the first smartphone to have a motorised front camera by Moto. Motorola One Hyper, which was launched last year but could not make it to the Indian market was companies first. Moto One Fusion+ has been launched with a price tag of Rs 16,999, giving a tough fight to its competitors that fall under the same price segment. So today we are here with the review of Motorola One Fusion+ to help you know how the phone performs and its design value while covering the other aspects of the handset.
In This Article
Design and Display
Starting with the design first, the all-new Motorola One Fusion+ is not as new as it seems. It’s 2020, while other smartphone companies are experimenting with the build and design of their devices, Motorola is not giving something very fresh (which we found to be unusual coming for them). There is the same plastic body, though this time it has not gone just plain jane, it has textured back with the same vertical camera set up and fingerprint sensor with a batwing Moto logo.
There is now a premium touch given to it that does not look more plasticky. However, the company has not provided any protected layer (in the form of screen guard) to protect the phone against scratches, which again is odd in this price segment. Moving on, not using a whole glass body makes the phone less bulky. The box comes with a phone back cover too, but one does not need it as it already has a plastic back and is good enough. But it does catch fingerprints easily so to avoid that you can use the case on the phone.
There’s no notch on the front, so you get a clean full display with slim bezels on the sides with a noticeable chin. The Volume rocker placed on the right side of the phone. While the audio jack, a USB Type-C port and a speaker are positioned at the bottom.
As said, you get a full display experience on this phone as there is no hindrance in the form of a notch. Motorola One Fusion+ comes with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display supporting 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 395ppi pixel density. It has an Always-On Display that will display notifications on screen as and when they come. Streaming videos on it is such a treat to your eyes as the display is sharp while the colours are vibrant. So you get an impressive nice-looking and a slim LCD panel with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz and support for DCI-P3 colours.
Performance and camera
Motorola One Fusion+ has arrived with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor together with Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. This smartphone is only sold in a single 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage model, which can be expanded up to 1TB using a hybrid microSD card.
To find out how fast the latest offering from Motorola is we ran a few benchmarking apps on it. The results below are very decent.
Geekbench
Multi-core:1,711
Single-core:543
AnTuTu:2,74,004
On the software front, you get a stock Android experience on this smartphone, which is clutter-free. Users will not find any unnecessary apps on the Motorola One Fusion+. You get a smooth performance even while multitasking. Though there are a few uninstallable apps on it, you can disable the rest if they are of no use to you. Also, you can personalise the layout of your home screen, fonts and more. This is the best part about the phone as you do not need to install a third-party app to personalise your device to change the shapes of the icons, customise UI colour and more. During the testing, it did not hang at all, which is impressive. Also, not to forget this device has the gesture shortcuts for fast access to the camera, flashlight and more. And yes there you also have nice looking live wallpapers.
On the gaming front, Motorola One Fusion+ also did well. We ran Call of Duty Mobile and PUBG Mobile with ease. Though there is a single speaker on the phone, there is an amazing sound experience that we missed in some of the smartphones in the segment. It is loud and very clear.
Next, we tested the performance of the camera, Motorola One Fusion+ has a 1+3 camera setup. There is a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by, a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.
Personally speaking, Motorola devices offer the best camera performance in any price segment. Motorola One Fusion+ has various camera modes to capture the most beautiful shots. The device performed its best even in darkness; surprisingly, the pictures turned out to be soft and less noisy. It comes with a dedicated Night Vision feature which enhanced the pictures more. While the HDR Mode delivered pulsating images.
Shooting the images from the wide-angle camera also delivered good shots. Some of the images seemed to be less sharp when compared to the primary camera, but that is the case with most smartphones these days. On the other hand, the macro images on the phone captured were always impressive and sharp. We must add, the macro images produced were well detailed and came out with natural colours close to life. The portrait shots were impressive too, the edge detection on it is also on point, and you can also set the level of blur before you take one.
The Motorola One Fusion+ comes with a pop-up selfie camera that pops up when you switch from rear to front. The images captured here were perfect and had the right amount of details with perfect edge detection. And, the night mode comes to the rescue in low light situations. Overall the camera setup did impress us.
After all the testing, the device’s battery lasted for more than a day when used excessively. This included watching videos, movies, capturing images, gaming and browsing Facebook and checking our Instagram feed. If you are a moderate user, then it would last for 1.5 days, while for light users it can last for more than that on the Motorola One Fusion+.
Verdict
On the whole, we would say the Motorola One Fusion+ has good battery life as there is a 5,000mAh battery bundled with an 18W TurboCharger in the box for faster charging. The cameras were great, and they also performed well. The rear-mounted fingerprint sensor is also quick. Motorola One Fusion+ can handle PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty well at high settings too. During the review, we did not come across any lag or heating issues. All in all, it is a whole package and gives a tough competition to other brands who are offering smartphones in this price segment.
When Justin Trudeau’s government took over the country in 2016, it laid out a plan for the development of the digital economy. In 2019 the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Industry published the Digital Charter. The document is a set of principles that Canada will follow as the digital economy advances. The government will try to provide equal access to digital technologies and the internet for all citizens. They want the process of digitization to be transparent and secure. For this purpose, they organized meetings and panels with industry representatives and businesspersons all over the country. A major part of the digital economy is cryptocurrencies. The government actively supports the industry. Other branches were allowed to accept digital currencies from their users. The iGaming sector was one of the first branches to adopt financial technologies and allow their users to play with digital currencies. After this change, the industry started booming. The users were not limited to the traditional money option. Providing the choice to pay with cryptocurrencies made it easier for players not just in Canada but around the world to spend more time playing. Crypto revolution was a true gift for players who received bitcoin slots, roulette and jackpot games. Top-tier casinos created exclusive games for only BTC users and that decision attracted more players. The transactions of traditional money can consume too much time. It might take days before the money reaches the destination. Allowing cryptocurrencies enabled users, especially outside Canada, to not worry about time anymore. The digital currency transactions take under an hour sometimes and are very fast and easy. Canada saw the potential of digital currencies, unlike other big countries like The United States. Digital industries and cryptocurrencies turned out to be a perfect match, and many Canadian companies saw a big growth after implementing digital currencies, as we saw on the example of iGaming platforms. Experts believe that after iGaming industry’s success, 5G would be another ‘winning decision” from Trudeau’s office. 5G would help the further development of the digital economy and could potentially lessen the impact and economic losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The First 5G Network Will Roll-out in Canada Anytime in 2020
Telus is planning on launching the first 5G network in Canada by the end of 2020. The company might use Huawei’s technologies. CFO of Telus Dough French said that the company tries to follow the government regulations and so far everything is going according to the plan. The company is also open to more proposals from tech firms besides Huawei. Other companies want to start a 5G network in 2020. However, the government of Canada is considering imposing restrictions on the companies because of some privacy concerns.
Why Huawei was the first choice
The Chinese company Huawei is one of the top network infrastructure providers in the world. They also sell the equipment for much lower prices than their competitors. Huawei is leading research on the development of technologies and owns 2,700 patents, even though not all of them are trustworthy. Telus and Huawei are long time collaborators and Telus has been getting data for lower rates than they could get from other companies. Imposing restrictions on 5G could mean big delays in time and a big rise in the cost.
The US Presses Canada on Their Decision Over Huawei’s Ban
Huawei is considered untrustworthy by the United States government. The US authorities accuse Huawei of spying on their clients and conducting unlawful surveillance, as well as using the gathered data for their close collaboration with the Chinese government. The US authorities want Canada to ban Huawei’s involvement in the development of 5G in Canada. The Canadian government stated that they are working on the subject of 5G and that Canada will make its own decision about the 5G networks in the country.
