Usually every year the Cupertino, California based company Apple unveils its latest iPhone series in September. From iPhone 5 to iPhone 11 the company has been consistently launching its devices this month, but this time the launch of the iPhone 12 seems to get delayed.
According to a leak, the company is most likely to go for an October launch sometime in mid of the month. While the shipping is expected to begin in the following month, that is November, thanks to the coronavirus the manufacturing and the supply of the devices have been hit by the pandemic.
This time Apple might miss its traditional September launch timeline. According to a YouTuber, Jon Prosser Apple might launch its upcoming iPhone 12 series starting October 12. Typically, the company announced its next generation of iPhone on Tuesdays only so the launch can be expected on October 13 as this day falls on Tuesday only. While the pre-order might begin in the same or the following week. He also touts that the shipping of the iPhone 12 from the week starting October 19. If this leak is believed to be true then the company’s 2020 launch event will be disrupted as the production and the supply of the handsets have been upset.
However, the YouTuber has not revealed the exact reason but he suggests that the shipping of the iPhone 12 Pro is expected to begin in November. He also mentions that the pre-order and availability are not going to begin as soon as November. Also, he did not reveal the precise dates.
Nonetheless, we might see the launch of Apple Watch and a new iPad in September only. The company will not be hosting a separate event for them to release. The company is expected to unveil the devices via press release in the first week starting September 7.
While the iPhone 12 launch event will be held via pre-recorded Livestream video similar to the WWDC keynote. Earlier this year the company did not organise a separate event for the iPhone SE 2020 launch either.
Though there are not enough reasons to prove the delay, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo the company has run into some quality issues, which might be a major reason for the postponement. According to him, the supplier has discovered issues with cracking coatings on the wide-angle camera lens destined for the lower-end 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch iPhone 12 models. This issue occurred during high-temperature/high-humidity (HTHH) testing.
“We estimate that the low-end 7P wide-angle lens, CCM, and final assembly mass production of the 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch aluminum frame iPhone will be in mid-to-late August, mid-to-late September, and early October, respectively. We believe that in the uncertain timetable for [Genius] to solve the quality problem of film cracking, Apple will give priority to purchasing Largan’s low-end 1/2.6” 7P wide-angle lens at least in the initial supply stage to ensure that the two aluminum-framed iPhone 12 can be as scheduled.” he explained.
According to the report, the debuts will be broken up into two stages, with two 6.1-inch models in the first and another two 6.7- and 5.4-inch devices in the second.
As India’s 74th Independence Day is inching closer more and more brands are coming up with their respective sales on their portals offering smartphones and other electronics items at discounted prices. In a similar way the Chinese smartphone company Vivo is also offering discounts and deals on their devices to mark the occasion. These include Vivo X50 series, V19 and Y50 that are being offered at discounted prices across offline and online platforms until August 16.
The company recently launched the Vivo X50 series in India. In the country, the company has introduced two devices Vivo X50, Vivo X50 Pro. Both the smartphones feature a quad rear camera set up and come with 5G connectivity. At the moment X50 which comes in two variants of 8GB of RAM with 128GB and 256GB of storage options will be available at Rs 34,990 and Rs 37,990. The Pro variant of the series will be offered at Rs 49,990 for the single 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage option.
Vivo V19 is another offering from the company which has been launched in a mid-range segment. The device comes with a dual punch selfie camera, quad rear camera set up and is powered by Snapdragon 712 processor. The smartphone comes in two variants 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM with 256GB of onboard storage option. During the sale period, these can be purchased at Rs 24,990 and Rs 27,990 respectively.
In addition to this Vivo V50 has also been put on sale. It comes with a full HD screen, 5000mAh battery, and a super wide-angle quad camera. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor. Y50 has been launched in a single 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage option which can now be purchased at Rs 17,990.
During the sale period, the company will be offering a low-cost EMI option starting at Rs 999 by Bajaj Finserv. There will be up to Rs 4,000 cashback to the HDFC bank and ICICI bank credit and debit cardholders and to those using Federal Bank debit cards and on EMI transactions. There will be up to 10 percent cash back with ICICI Bank cashback on Credit/Debit Card EMI transactions and with Federal bank Debit Card regular and Debit Card EMI transactions.
The buyers can also make a down payment of Rs 74 using Home credit. There will be a one-time screen replacement by paying Rs 1990 on X50 series, Rs 999 on V19 at the time of service/repair at authorized Vivo service centers within 6 months. The Vodafone Idea customers can get an additional 12 Months extended warranty and 2GB Data/Day on recharge of Rs 819. All the offers will be available across the country till August 16 via Vivo’s offline retail partners, Vivo India E-store and major e-commerce websites.
The e-commerce website Amazon is back with another daily quiz on its platform. The e-retailer conducts Amazon quiz sessions every day for its customers. The customers from different parts of the country can win exciting prizes and today’s quiz will let you win Sony 1000XM3 Headphones by answering all the questions correctly.
August 14 Amazon Quiz is live now and the participants can stand a chance to win Sony 1000XM3 Headphones. By participating in the daily quiz the customers can win products such as OnePlus 7T, Apple iPhone x, iPhone Xs, Go Pro Hero 8, Galaxy Watch Active, and many more gadgets as well as Pay Balance. You can play the quiz from 8 AM to 12 PM every day and the winner’s names will be announced at the end of every month. Check out July 18 Amazon Quiz answers.
August 14 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which of these veterans all-rounders who played for the Knight Riders from 2011-2013, recently retired?
The answer is- Rajat Bhatia
Question 2: Defense Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) has developed what medical bed isolation system to combat COVID-19?
The answer is- Aashray
Question 3: Which body involving 5 nations held it’s 6th Environment Minister’s meeting on 30th July?
The answer is- BRICS
Question 4: Anil Murali the legendary actor who passed away at the age of 51 was a veteran in which film industry?
The answer is- Malayalam
Question 5: The Barakah nuclear power plant, the first nuclear power station in the Arabian Peninsula, is located in which country?
If you are planning to buy a new smartphone with attractive specifications, improved battery life and flawless camera features, check out the list of top 10 handsets that are launched in India since the starting of this new calendar year:
Apple iPhone SE
This powerful new iPhone features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, paired with Touch ID for industry-leading security. Apple iPhone SE comes in a compact design, reinvented from the inside out, and is the most affordable iPhone. The new iPhone SE is powered by the Apple-designed A13 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone, to handle the most demanding tasks. The iPhone SE also features the best single-camera system ever in an iPhone, which unlocks the benefits of computational photography including Portrait mode, and is designed to withstand the elements with dust and water resistance. It comes in three beautiful colours — black, white and red.
It is available on Apple India store at a starting price of Rs 42,500.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra is designed for Note fans who demand the ultimate in power and productivity. Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G offers a vivid and bright Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, which adapts refresh rates whether it’s reading, watching video or gaming, leading to longer playtime. This handset delivers a buttery smooth experience on our best screen yet, which automatically adjusts to the content you are viewing to optimize battery life.
With over 280 software optimizations, the OnePlus 8 Pro runs seamlessly at 120 Hz, so swiping and scrolling feels smooth and effortless. Capture the moment with a powerful 48 MP Quad Camera. A 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera expands your view while Dynamic Video lets you shoot more vibrant and detailed videos. Besides this, there is a 48MP main camera, 8MP Hybrid Zoom Camera along with 5MP colour filter camera. On the front, the user gets a 16MP front camera.
Running on Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, the OnePlus 8 Pro automatically switches between 5G and non-5G networks, extending the battery life so the user can stay connected for longer. A user can also choose how they charge with Warp Charge 30T and Warp Charge 30 Wireless. Improved charging technology ensures that the phone charges up fast enough to keep up with the user.
It is available in three variants Onyx Black, Glacial Green and Ultramarine Blue for Rs 54,999.
Vivo iQOO3
The iQOO3 by Vivo comprises of a quad-rear camera and 6GB RAM. This handset carries a 6.44 inches(16.36 cm) bezel-less display with a screen resolution of 1080×2400 pixels and a pixel density of 409ppi, ensure crisp display to its users. The vibrant display of the device is enhanced by a super AMOLED, 2.5D curved glass.
It is available for Rs 34,990 on Flipkart.
Xiaomi Mi 10 5G
The Mi 10 is the new smartphone for 5G era. The 108MP quad-camera set up comes with 8K video recording capability for a truly cinematic experience. It comprises of a 16.94cm (6.67-inch) 3D Curved E3 AMOLED Display. The user will never have to stop thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 powering this smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra comes with a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED screen (Infinity-O display) with a pixel count of 511ppi. The device draws its power from Exynos 990 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The White colour variant of S20 Ultra comes with a dedicated slot for microSD card to expand the memory up to 1TB. The device runs on One UI 2.0 based on the top of Android 10.
The ROG Phone 3 runs on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G Mobile Platform with advanced 5G mobile communications and Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming capabilities. Featuring the uprated GameCool 3 cooling system, the ROG Phone 3 is engineered to deliver non-stop, ultra-smooth performance for the ultimate mobile gaming experience.
A 144 Hz/1 ms AMOLED 6.59-inch display provides Delta-E colour accuracy of less than one to ensure vivid and accurate imagery, and an industry-leading 25-millisecond touch latency allows a near-instant touch response. It sports a 6000 mAh battery that will enable gamers to go truly mobile while gaming, and sports a 30W ROG HyperCharge system to top-up charge quickly. With ASUS PowerMaster, the company claims that this smartphone features superb levels of power-saving options, and also has options that help extend the battery life-span.
It is available for Rs 49,999 on Flipkart.
OPPO Reno4 Pro
OPPO Reno 4 Pro smartphone comes with a 3D curved screen that brings dimensional smoothness, while a 90Hz refresh rate¹ brings graphical smoothness along with industry-leading 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charging. The Reno4 Pro has also got Netflix HD Streaming Certification and Amazon Prime Video HDR Streaming Certification for an enhanced viewing experience. At just 7.7mm and 161g⁵, the Reno4 Pro is almost invisible from the side and almost imperceptible in your pocket or purse. Slimmer than you think, lighter than you feel. The Snapdragon 720G processor brings an intelligent edge to phone performance. Enjoy a faster, smoother experience, from heavyweight games to hardcore multitasking. With 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space, there’s plenty of room to move and breathe.
Vivo X50 has been launched in two variants of 8GB of RAM with 128GB and 256GB of storage. The device comes in two colour options Frost Blue and Glaze Black. The handset comprises of a 6.56-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,376 pixels of resolution, 398ppi pixel density, 92.8 percent screen-to-body ratio, and HDR support. The device runs on Android 10. Under the hood, there is Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC paired with Adreno 620 GPU with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
It is available at a starting price of Rs 34,990 on Amazon India.
Motorola One Fusion
Powered the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor, Motorola One Fusion+ brings together an incredible 64 MP quad-camera system along with unstoppable performance and battery life. With a 25 percent larger colour range and HDR10, your entertainment will come to life on a 6.5-inch Total Vision display that stretches uninterrupted from edge to edge. Plus, get booming audio with 4X more powerful bass. With a long-lasting 5000mAh battery, the battery fuels up fast with TurboPower charging that gives you hours of power in just minutes.
India is the worst affected by the Coronavirus. As many organisations are supporting work from home, the schools in India have also gone digital. In these tough times, where everyone is struggling to stay the course, access to education and the Internet into lesser fortunate families is getting complicated. As the pandemic stretches, Xioami has come together with a non-governmental organisation Teach for India on the occasion of 74th Independence Day for a noble cause. The company has pledged to donate 2500 brand new smartphones to the children from communities that are worst affected by the pandemic.
Digital classrooms have made the process of learning difficult. Xiaomi along with its network of Distributors and Retail Partners announced to pledge 2500 brand new smartphones worth Rs 2 Crores in India to the poor children who cannot afford a smartphone to get access to education as all the schools these days are hosted digitally. According to a report by the Save The Children Fund, India is facing the most significant global education emergency of the lifetime. Half the population in the country has access to the Internet and smartphones, and the pandemic has affected the most marginalised children according to the survey.
Speaking on the partnership, Muralikrishnan B, Chief Operating Officer at Mi India, said, “At Mi India, we have always believed in making technology accessible to every Indian. We are very grateful to our retail partners who have come together with Mi India to pledge the 2500+ smartphones under this initiative #MiforIndia. Children’s education is a cause we will continue to work towards.”
Despite the ban on its most important apps Mi Browser Pro and Mi Community Xiaomi have partnered with Teach for India, to ensure that the children can avail of these smartphones for online learning and education. However, every small contribution counts; the Mi for India initiative will allow thousands of students to attend online classes. The partnership will ensure that these brand-new smartphones can be used by children to access online courses, ensuring continuity in their education.
But for some access to data is also essential the pandemic has led to many people losing their jobs whereas some have a single income and cannot get access to the Internet. While for some the technology is new as it makes learning more difficult as well as confusing whereas some families have one smartphone between three to four children. Regardless of all these problems, some children hold on to hope for better learning options.
Swiss company known for making computer accessories and devices, Logitech, launched its new gaming mouse in India. The company has introduced Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC Gaming Mouse that comes with a classic design to deliver a gaming-grade performance which will be available online across the country.
While announcing the company said, “Logitech G, a brand of Logitech and leading innovator of gaming technologies and gear, today introduced the Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC Gaming Mouse, which provides gaming-grade performance, versatility and classic design at a great value.”
Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC Gaming Mouse specifications and features
In addition to this, the Logitech mouse also offers a palette of up to 16.8 million colours with different brightness levels that can display a “rainbow” colour wave lighting effect. The Mouse can communicate at up to 1,000 reports per second which is eight times faster than standard mice when it is moved or clicked. There are metal spring button tensioning further refines the experience by keeping the left and right mouse buttons primed to click in order to provide better response and consistency when clicked.
Over that the Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC can also be programmed using Logitech’s G HUB software for a better interface. In contrast, the advanced gaming software lets the gamers quickly personalise and customise commands for each button on their mouse. According to the company, the custom setting on the device is saved to the onboard memory using Logitech G HUB device settings you can use it on other computers with no need to install software or reconfigure your settings. Plug and play your way.
Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC Gaming Mouse price in India and availability
The price of the new Logitech Gaming Mouse in India is Rs 1,995. The mouse will be available in two colour options Black and White. It can be purchased online via the e-commerce website Amazon.
The Chinese smartphone company Itel owned by Transsion Holding earlier this year introduced Itel Vision 1 smartphone in India. In February the company launched it in a single variant of 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage but now the company has launched a 3GB ARM variant in the country. The device features an HD+ IPS display with a water drop notch. In addition to this, this device also includes a 4,000mAh battery.
Commenting on the launch, Mr Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TRANSSION India said, “Covid 19 has changed our reliance on technology considerably. In this current pandemic situation, Smartphone usage has witnessed a huge increase, whether it is for education, financial transactions, work, or staying connected with friends and family. itel is driving a fresh wave of technological innovations for Bharat and today’s launch of Vision 1 3GB will be a game-changer in the industry. itel Vision 1 (3GB) is the perfect choice for consumers who would like to purchase a phone which is not only packed with cutting edge magical features like HD Waterdrop display, bigger battery and fingerprint sensor but also comes in sub 7K budget segment. As a testament to our relentless efforts and to provide unparalleled smartphone experience to the millennials PAN India, the new variant will empower the masses being the industry disruptor under this 7K segment”.
Itel Vision 1 (3GB RAM) price and availability
Itel Vision 1 has now been launched in a new 3GB RAM with 32GB of storage. The price of the new model has been set at Rs 6,999. The device will be available for purchase in India from August 16. The sale will begin via the e-commerce website Flipkart at 12 noon onwards. The device is also available in another variant of 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage at Rs 5,499. The handset comes in two colour options of Gradation Blue and Gradation Green.
Itel Vision 1 specifications
Itel Vision 1 comes with a 6.088 inches HD+ IPS Waterdrop, 2.5D curved fully laminated display with 500 nits of brightness and 19:5:9 aspect ratio. It runs on Android 9 Pie and is powered by a 1.6 GHz octa-core Unisoc SC9863A processor paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage. The smartphone also includes a microSD slot that allows the user to expand the internal memory up to 128GB via microSD card.
In terms of imaging Itel Vision 1 features a dual rear camera setup that consists of an 8-megapixel primary camera and a 0.08-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it sports a 5-megapixel camera with 1.4-micron pixels.
The connectivity options on the phone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, and more. Itel Vision 1 comes with a 4,000mAh capacity battery. The device comes equipped with a rear fingerprint sensor and a face unlock sensor.
Lenovo has announced the launch of the Yoga Slim 7i laptop in India for Rs 79,990. This new premium laptop powered by the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processor is designed for the modern worker who seeks a beautiful yet powerful machine that fits right into their busy lifestyle. Decked with top-notch time-saving and AI-enabled attention-sensing features, the laptop enables users to complete simple tasks with minimal effort.
“Lenovo is already a leader in the Ultra-slim segment in India with 32 percent share year to date for FY1920, according to the GfK Feb 2020 data. With the launch of Yoga Slim 7i, Lenovo continues to provide breakthrough innovation in the category since its launch in 2012 and the machine has been thoughtfully built with intrinsic details to meet customer demands. We continue to raise the bar on innovation in PCs with smarter and intuitive features supported by machine learning and AI,” said Shailendra Katyal – Executive Director, Consumer PCSD, Lenovo India.
Powered by the latest 10th Generation Intel Core i7 (Ice-lake 10nm) processor along with a high-capacity 4 cell 60 watt-per-hour battery with Rapid Charge Pro, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i laptop promises ultra-productivity by delivering advanced performance at an incredible speed, allowing users to confidently open multiple apps and run heavy tasks seamlessly.
The Yoga Slim 7i laptop includes Lenovo Q-Control Intelligent Cooling feature which uses artificial intelligence to optimize battery life by an average of up to 20 percent. In addition, this ultra-slim laptop also enables users to manage their day with voice assistants (Alexa and Cortana) and allows facial recognition with Windows Hello.
On the privacy and security front, the Yoga Slim 7i laptop is equipped with AI-powered attention sensing software – Glance by Mirametrix which includes features such as Smart Display for securing on-screen confidential content. It’s Snap Window feature also helps the Lenovo users move the content from the display to a connected monitor, and the power button comes equipped with a fingerprint reader for maximum security.
As far as the design is concerned, this Intel-based Yoga Slim 7i laptop comes with precision stamped all-aluminum body, edged with razor-thin 4 sided bezels, and 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. The Yoga Slim 7i offers a full HD IPS display, integrated with Dolby Vision and Lenovo Super-Resolution for crisp imagery, and smarter viewing experience. It is also equipped with Intel Iris Plus graphics that allows high-resolution video editing and photo processing, and up to NVIDIA GeForce MX350 2GB GDDR5 graphics for additional graphics acceleration for AAA games. Yoga Slim 7i cast in an all-aluminum unibody design with 180-degree hinges, it weighs only 1.36 kgs with a 15.1mm thickness.
Users can also enjoy an immersive cinematic experience with full surround sound and three-dimensional audio, offered by the Dolby Atmos Speaker System in the laptop and front-facing speakers.
Talking about the availability, the Yoga Slim 7i comes in Slate Grey color and will go on sale across Lenovo.com and online partner platforms Amazon and Flipkart starting 20 August 2020. It is also going to be available across offline retail channels starting 14 August 2020.
During a global back-to-school event, The Anywhere School, by Google for Education on August 11, 2020, Google revealed about the many new capabilities like 7×7 grid view, hand raising option, customized background, that it has planned to introduce in Meet to support teaching and learning no matter where it’s taking place. With these new features, it seems that Google is aiming to take on Zoom.
In a blog post, Google stated that moderators will have options to prohibit participants from joining meetings after they’ve been ejected or after they’ve been denied entry twice. Besides this, there will be end meetings for all participants when the class is finished. The tech giant further revealed that the moderators can also manage to join requests with ease by accepting or rejecting them in bulk. They can even disable in-meeting chat and set restrictions on who can present during a meeting. Furthermore, Google will introduce a setting that requires the teacher to join first.
Moreover, Google has also shared new features to increase engagement with the students virtually. In September, it would be introducing larger tiled views with a 7×7 grid so one can see up to 49 students at once. Additionally, there will also be a collaborative whiteboard with Jamboard in Meet so you can encourage students to share ideas and try creative approaches to lessons.
In the month of October, Google Meet will get blur or replace backgrounds so everyone feels more comfortable during distance-learning classes. Mind you! Admins can disable custom backgrounds as needed. Besides this, there will be an option for attendance tracking to see and track which students attended the virtual class. Along with these features, there are breakout rooms so educators can split classes into simultaneous small group discussions.
Later this year, Google would introduce hand-raising to help the teachers identify students who may need help or have a question. Moreover, the Q&A features will also be introduced to provide a way for students to ask questions without disrupting the flow of the class discussion or lesson, and polling to engage students to share their voice
Additionally, Google will launch temporary recordings later this year on Meet, which will be available to all Education customers for free. However, premium recordings will still be part of G Suite Enterprise for Education. With this new feature, any meeting host can record a meeting and share the recording within their domain for up to 30 days before the video expires. Mind you! Temporary recordings cannot be shared outside the host’s domain or downloaded.
“We’re granting continued free access to premium recordings until temporary recordings are available later this year (note: this is replacing the promotion for access to premium Meet features including live streaming and meetings of up to 250 participants that will be ending on September 30th),” said Zach Yeskel, Group Product Manager, Google for Education.
As far as new features that one can expect in Classroom, the Classes page will soon have a to-do widget for students and a to-review widget for teachers. In addition to sharing course join codes, educators can now share a link to join classes with a single click. Link-sharing allows educators to share classes anywhere they communicate with students, including in messaging platforms such as WhatsApp. Google also revealed that soon educators and students will be able to run originality reports on Google Slides, in addition to Google Docs, as well as in multiple languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Indonesian and Italian.
In order to make Google Classroom accessible to more learners in their native language, the tech giant will be launching Classroom in 10 additional Indian languages. It further added that soon Classroom will support over 54 languages globally; with even more coming in the future.
In order to deliver the best experiences people have come to expect from a Nokia phone, HMD Global has announced that it has successfully closed $230 million in the first closing of its current funding round from some of its top global strategic partners.
“Our unique business model, based on asset-light global deployment and strong partnerships with the best in the industry, is entering a new level of maturity with the valued support of some of the most influential market-makers in mobile devices. I am extremely proud of our significant achievements to date and also thrilled about the immense opportunity before us to accelerate our journey towards excellence,” said Jean-Francois Baril, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, HMD Global.
The investment will further fuel HMD Global’s strategic vision in four key areas:
Firstly, it will accelerate the company’s mission to make 5G smartphones accessible to consumers across the world, with an emphasis on strong partnerships with US carriers.
Secondly, HMD Global will further transition to digital-first offerings as part of a new post-COVID reality.
Thirdly, it will also expand its presence in key growth markets, including the recently introduced operations in Brazil, as well as Africa and India.
Lastly, the investment will help the business strengthen its leading position beyond just hardware and into a holistic mobile service provider.
This year alone, HMD Global launched its international data roaming service, HMD Connect, enhanced its mobile cybersecurity capabilities with the acquisition of assets of Valona Labs, and built dedicated resources on software, security and services with a new research and development Centre of Excellence in Tampere, Finland.
Florian Seiche, Chief Executive Officer, HMD Global, says: “Since the very beginning, HMD Global has worked to build strong bonds with our strategic partners. This additional investment further validates our long-term business strategy and is evidence of our collective mission to make modern mobile technology accessible to everyone. Security, reliability and dependability are the cornerstones of our offering, and we will ensure we are using these funds to deliver the best experiences people have come to expect from a Nokia phone. With the support of our heavyweight partners, I am truly excited for the next chapter of Nokia phones.”
Since the company began its operations in 2016, HMD Global is now active in 91 markets across eight regions of the world and 250,000 retail outlets and has sold over 240 million phones up until now.
The China-based company Xiaomi has expanded its Mi 10 lineup by adding a new device to the series. The company has introduced Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra. The family already includes Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Mi 10 Lite. But the company’s latest offering has now been launched in China to mark its 10th anniversary. The key highlights of the smartphone include a 120Hz refresh rate screen along with the quad rear camera setup. Over that, this handset strides with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra price and availability details
Mi 10 Ultra has been launched in China in a configuration of 8GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at CNY 5,299 (approximately Rs 57,000) while the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variant at CNY 5,599 (approximately Rs 60,100). Moreover, the top model with the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage comes at CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs 64,400) and the 16GB RAM with 512GB storage model comes with a price tag of CNY 6,999 (approximately Rs 75,200). All the models come in three shades – Obsidian Black, Mercury Silver and Transparent Edition. The device will go on sale on August 16 in China while the company is tight-lipped on the international availability of the smartphone.
But according to a report, the Mi 10 Ultra will be limited to China only. But the company is most likely to be released under its different sub-brands such as Poco or Redmi.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra Specifications and features
Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra houses an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor coupled with up to 16GB LPDDR 5 RAM. Plus, up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage is also available. The device runs on MIUI 12 based on the top of Android 10. Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ OLED display that comes with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.
In terms of optics, Mi 10 Ultra features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor. In addition to this, there is a secondary 20-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel depth sensor and a telephoto lens with 120x ultra-zoom support. Also, there is a laser auto-focus and flicker sensor supported by an optical image stabilisation (OIS). While on the front there is a selfie camera with a resolution of 20-megapixels.
Mi 10 Ultra also comes with a VC liquid cooling, multi-layer graphite, thermal sensor array, and Graphene to regulate the temperature of the device during excessive gaming sessions. The handset boasts a 4,500mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support. In addition to this, there is an in-display fingerprint sensor for authentication.
A few months back, Xiaomi released its 12th iteration of Android-based custom operating system MIUI 12. The company has announced that it is going to roll out the latest update to some of its devices in India during August 2020. In the first update, there will be around seven devices to receive the MIUI 12. Though the company has not revealed a specific time and date, it will be declared soon.
Commenting on the roll-out, Mr Muralikrishnan B – Chief Operating Officer, Xiaomi India, said, “At Xiaomi, we are constantly considering customer feedback and working towards pushing our software capabilities to offer a seamless user experience. From integrating Visual IVR with MIUI 7, dual support apps on MIUI 8, improved gesture shortcuts and AI face unlock with MIUI 9, MIUI has gone through numerous crucial updates. India specific features such as Panchang, Copy OTP, Smart IRCTC SMS, MIUI SMS Caller ID, etc have been greatly appreciated by our Mi Fans. Features like these make MIUI stand out from the other flavours of Android. With MIUI 12, our pursuit to improve and enhance user experience continues. Equipped with an optimised interface, refreshed UI design and class-leading features such as Magic Clone, Super Wallpaper, etc. We are confident that this software version will elevate the overall user experience.”
With MIUI 12, Xiaomi aims to build on the experience that MIUI 11 brought, with optimisations across the UI, to enable a better user experience. The rollout is said to begin in August to Mi 10, Redmi Note 9/ Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 8/ Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 7/ Redmi Note 7 Pro.
The MIUI 12 update will bring improved privacy features to its devices, too. The consumers will get stronger control over permissions which takes privacy protection to the next level. The users will be able to get rid of their sensitive information like the location and the metadata before sharing a picture with anyone. Moreover, they can delete a screenshot automatically after sharing, which in turn helps one save space and maintain privacy. In addition to this, they will also have the option of using the app” and “Notify” for permission. Therefore, allowing them to be able to request sensitive permissions such as location, permissions to access the camera, microphone, contacts, call history, calendar and storage with “While using the app” mode.
The dark mode covers the system apps as well as the third-party apps that adjust to the ambient lighting automatically to comfort your eyes. To enable it, users can toggle individual apps in the settings menu.
In addition to this, the icon now comes with smooth animations as well as details. Using the Mi Render Engine, the users will now get a smoother UI experience. The devices will get a refreshed design that is inspired by nature from the opening and closing of apps for seamless switching between apps. Users will be able to switch between the home screen, lock screen and always-on display. Additionally, the calendar features come with beautifully designed cards for an important event. Also, the new weather app in MIUI 12 recreates the current climate in the UI with the new weather app in MIUI 12 recreates the current climate in the UI. It will also be featuring a private casting mode wherein your private notification pop-ups won’t be casted. Users can also minimize the casting window and access other apps on their smartphones.
The Magic Clone feature will be MI 10 exclusive, allowing the users to create virtual doppelgangers images or videos and more engaging content. This feature can be found in the camera app in the ‘More’ option. The function can capture the same person up to four times at different intervals of time. From a camera perspective, Mi 10 along with other Xiaomi devices will feature vlog mode and AI watermark.
India’s leading e-commerce website Amazon is hosting an Amazon Quiz session for its customers. The website brings an app quiz on a daily basis, which begins at 8 AM till 12 noon. As part of the quiz, the participants stand a chance to win prizes as well as cash prizes on a daily basis, and today Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance can be won.
The Amazon Quiz session allows the customers to win bumper prizes such as Apple iPhone x, iPhone Xs, Go Pro Hero 8 and many more every day while sitting at home. To win the participants must answer five questions correctly based on current affairs and general knowledge. One wrong answer can eliminate you from the quiz and the results will be announced at the end of the month. Today’s question will let you win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance. Check below for today’s Amazon quiz answers.
August 13 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which of these organisations started the ‘Dare to Dream’ contest on the death anniversary of former president Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam?
The answer is- DRDO
Question 2: NASA is planning to launch its ASTHROS telescope mission from which part of the world?
The answer is- Antarctica
Question 3: Created in 2010 at Saint Petersburg, an annual celebration is held on 29 July to raise awareness for conservation of what animal?
The answer is- Tiger
Question 4: Who recently joined James Anderson as the only two England bowlers with 500 Test wickets or more?
The answer is- Stuart Broad
Question 5: Hichem Mechichi has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which African nation?
The answer is- Tunisia
Every day the participants can stand a chance to win various rewards via Amazon Quiz consisting of five questions. Only app users are eligible to play the Amazon quiz every morning from 8 AM to 12 PM. The quiz is not available on the desktop. Those who are unaware of how to play the Amazon quiz below are the steps you can follow to take the quiz.
This year India will be celebrating its 74th Independence Day. Due to coronavirus this year the celebration will be different like we celebrate every year. The Government of India has requested the citizens to celebrate this day by staying at home. Also, this time many of us will be going virtual to observe the historic day. Ahead of the day, Tencent Games has announced a new event for the PUBG Mobile fans in India in which they can participate in the all-new Independence Day Challenge to win free rewards and also buy an exclusive Patriot Pack during the event.
In an array of unique events, users can participate in, to win some special rewards read on to know-how.
Incredible India
This event will allow all the users to travel and explore various famous monuments of India virtually by completing in-game missions. The event has begun and will be run till August 24. During this period the players can complete 3 daily missions while also correctly answering daily quiz questions to win PUBG Mobile flips. These three questions will be based on facts about India. While the flips can be used to play the Flip, Match and Win ‘memory game’ to flip cards one after another, and if 2 consecutive cards match, users will get the corresponding reward and part of the monument will be revealed. If the cards don’t match, it will be flipped back to its original state. Once the current monument is completely revealed users will be moved to the next monument. These beautiful monuments can also be shared on social media platforms and the users continue exploring more monuments and collecting new rewards.
In addition to this, the new wallpaper of India’s most iconic monuments for their fans has also been created by the company to mark India’s 74th Independence Day. These include Dal Lake, Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Victoria Memorial, Charminar, Chennai Central, Mysore Palace, Gateway of India and Hawa Mahal. These wallpapers can be accessed via Instagram highlights of PUBG MOBILE India’s official Instagram handle. Please find the linkHERE.
Fabulous Journey Classic Mode: Now the players have the option to play classic mode matches to win exciting rewards. All they need to do is simply complete the Classic Mode missions to win rewards. This event will begin on August 20 and will end on September 2.
Fabulous journey TDM Mode: For those who love engaging in PUBG MOBILE’s super fun daily missions, be sure to complete daily missions in TDM mode to collect rewards. Players will be rewarded on the basis of the matches they play. Reward includes Hand of Dual Set and Headgear and coupon crates. The event will start from August 25 to September 3.
Fabulous journey Exciting Giveaways: Fabulous journey Exciting Giveaways: It always feels good when we get extra. UC spending had never been so rewarding. During the event, spend UC to get free rewards. This event will begin from August 17 to September 2. Reward includes Anarkali Set, AG, Classic Crate Coupon, etc.
The e-commerce platform Amazon is back with another new session of the quiz on its platform and today you can win Samsung Galaxy Note 10. 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.
In today’s Amazon Quiz the winners will get a chance to Samsung Galaxy Note 10. In the quiz, five questions are asked to which Gadget Bridge provides answers to make sure our readers also get a chance to win amazing prizes. Check out August 12 Amazon Quiz Answers:
August 12 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Basheerunnisa Begum daughter of Mir Osman Ali Khan belonged to which royal family of India?
The answer is- Nizams of Hyderabad
Question 2: HITAM is the name of the app planned to launch for COVID 19 patients by which state?
The answer is- Telangana
Question 3: Stuart Broad along with which other player won the Man of the Series award in the recently concluded Wisden trophy?
The answer is- Roston Chase
Question 4: The Rafale jets that made their way into India originate from which country?
The answer is- France
Question 5: Which Indian youth has joined the UN Secretary General’s Youth advisory group for climate change?
The answer is- Archana Soreng
To participate in the Amazon quiz all you need to do is download Amazon App from Google Play Store. After downloading the app follow the below-mentioned step:
Open the app and log in to your account. If you are not a member then first register yourself by providing some personal information.
Now scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner or you can also find it on FunZone.
Then tap on the start button to begin the quiz.
Now you are asked five questions. Each question has four options as answers. You have to answer all the five questions correctly to win prizes.
After answering all the questions correctly, you will be selected for a lucky draw.
The lucky draw winner’s names will be announced at the end of the month. The lucky one will win prizes.
With the smart-wearable market growing rapidly, brands like Fitbit, Garmin, Tencent, VTech have introduced smartwatches not only for adults but for kids too. Now, the news is rife that Elon Musk’s Tesla is also prepping up to make a debut in smartwatch business too by introducing one for kids.
According to a news report, Tesla is reportedly gearing up to work along with a Norwegian company known as Xplora Technologies to roll out with this much-anticipated smartwatch for kids. Another report by autoevolution notified that a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing didn’t showcase details regarding Tesla’s role in this project. However, Xplore has mentioned the name of Tesla in FCC filing as it is involved in the smartwatch project.
If several reports are to be believed, Tesla is developing this smartwatch for kids in order to enable its driverless cars to pick and drop children to school without a driver. It was further revealed that this smartwatch could be used to instruct the car where to go. Therefore, this will play the role of a car key which can be easily handled by the kids. And when it comes to Tesla, we will surely see some extra-ordinary technological innovation.
As technology can help improve safety, that’s why Tesla vehicles are engineered to be the safest cars in the world. The company believes that the unique combination of passive safety, active safety, and automated driving is crucial for keeping not just Tesla drivers and passengers safe, but all drivers on the road.
Tesla’s Autopilot is an advanced driver assistance system that is classified as a Level 2 automated system according to SAE J3016, which is endorsed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This means Autopilot also helps with driver supervision. One of Tesla’s main motivations for Autopilot is to help increase road safety, and it’s this philosophy that drives its development, validation, and rollout decisions.
Autopilot is intended for use only with a fully attentive driver who has their hands on the wheel and is prepared to take over at any time. When used properly, Autopilot reduces a driver’s overall workload, and the redundancy of eight external cameras, radar, and 12 ultrasonic sensors provides an additional layer of safety that two eyes alone would not have.
Last month, Elon Musk told the Virtual World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai that Tesla will be able to make its vehicles completely autonomous by the end of this year.
“I’m extremely confident that level five – or essentially complete autonomy – will happen and I think will happen very quickly. I feel like we are very close. I remain confident that we will have the basic functionality for level five autonomy complete this year. There are no fundamental challenges remaining. There are many small problems. And then there’s the challenge of solving all those small problems and putting the whole system together,” a BBC report quoted Elon Musk as saying.
The Chinese smartphone company OnePlus has openly revealed its next iteration of HydrogenOS 11. The company’s custom operating system is based on Android 11 which has been introduced in China. The company has disclosed its features, design changes and more giving us the first glimpse of what is expected for the rest of the year.
The company at a virtual event on Monday in China unveiled the features of its upcoming HydrogenOS 11. It has several features such as Always-on Display, refreshed dark theme, new weather app and additional improvements. The Android 11-based HydrogenOS is now available for downloads but is only limited to China. The company on its official forum has explained the upcoming features coming to the OxygenOS 11 update this year.
System
HydrogenOS 11 brings the redesigned weather, more comfortable browsing of photo albums and notes, etc. in short it has got an overall visual refresh. The users will be getting optimised large-screen operating experience, comfortable and convenient with one hand. Comes with two brand-new fonts namely- Cang Er Jin Kai, Huakang Round Type while the OnePlus Ying Hei font has been upgraded to OnePlus Sans. In addition to this, the new update will also bring new live wallpaper, combined with the time point of sunrise to sunset, the colour of the wallpaper changes accordingly, echoing the changes in the sky.
Information screen display
Moreover, the function of constant light display on the information screen has been added in order to select as scheduled/all day. To set up: setting-display-the screen display is always on
Additionally, the custom style for the “Time” screen display has been added along with 10 clocks available for regular style. Follow these steps to set up: Settings-Personalization-Clock Style
Updated dark mode
A Shortcut switch has been brought to enable dark mode, one can pull down the shortcut settings to open. This time the dark mode is supported by the setting of automatic opening and time period. The setting method is: setting-display-dark mode-automatic opening-according to sunset and sunrise/custom time opening
Meditation mode
The meditation mode will be offering three new themes ocean, space, grassland while also providing mode duration options. With multi-person meditation mode, you can invite your friends to meditate together.
Photo album
The smart album will now come with a week review function to intelligently generate videos according to the material situation to retain memories.
According to a report by iTHome the HydrogenOS 11 update is speculated to be available to the latest as well as OnePlus 6 smartphones later this year in December. Right now, it is available in a Developers Preview and is expected to reach the OnePlus 8 series device in quarter 4 this year.
With compatibility for Apple’s CarPlay Dashboard and a new app for the Apple Watch, Google has revealed that people using iOS devices can safely and easily navigate with Google Maps right from their car or wrist. The Google Maps app for the Apple Watch will start rolling out worldwide in the coming weeks. On the other hand, Google Maps on the CarPlay Dashboard will start rolling out this week with the next iOS update.
According to a Google blog post, “In the CarPlay Dashboard, you can now switch or pause songs from your favourite media app, rewind or fast forward podcasts or audiobooks, or quickly check calendar appointments without ever leaving turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps. The information is displayed in a split-screen view so you can get the information you need while keeping your focus on the road,”
Asserting that smartwatches help one stay connected and see essential information at a glance, Alan Rogers and Rubén Lozano-Aguilera, who work as Product Managers at Google Maps, said, “With the Google Maps app for the Apple Watch, you can easily navigate by car, bike, public transit or on foot.”
The Google Maps users will quickly get estimated arrival times and step-by-step directions to destinations they have saved, like Home or Work, and other shortcuts they have designated in the app. For all other destinations, the users can start navigating from their phone and pick up where they left off on the watch.
Meanwhile, Google has launched a new feature called People Cards. These virtual visiting card can help the users highlight their existing website or social profiles they want people to visit, plus other information about themselves that they want others to know. In India, people cards are initially rolling out in English.
Wondering how can you create a People Card? Well, that’s quite simple:
First, sign in to your Google Account
Then simply search for your name or “add me to Search”
Tap the prompt that appears
Now choose to include the image from your Google account
Add a description of yourself, links to your website or social profiles
A user can even add phone number or email address on People Card if they desire. The more information you provide, the easier it is for people to find you.
“Our goal with Search is to always make sure people can find helpful and reliable information, so we have a variety of protections and controls in place to maintain the quality of information on People Cards. Only one People Card is allowed per Google Account, and a phone number is required to authenticate the account,” said Lauren Clark, Product Manager, Google Search.
The Software giant Google today has introduced people cards in India. As the name suggests it is a virtual visiting card on Google search which is at the moment limited to India only. This feature works similarly to how we search for famous people on the search engine to find information about well-known personalities. If you’re trying to find someone on Search, these new cards make it quick and easy to find the right person.
Announcing the feature in India, Google said, it has tried to solve these challenges by introducing a new feature called people cards. According to the company, if you’re a business professional, performer, or anyone looking to build up your own online presence, you might have a website, social profiles, and other information spread across many sites. If you’re just getting started, you may not have a website or much of an online presence at all. Today, we are solving these challenges with a new feature called people cards. It’s like a virtual visiting card, where you can highlight your existing website or social profiles you want people to visit, plus other information about yourself that you want others to know.
When you search for someone’s name and there’s a card available, you’ll see a module with the name, profession and location, which you can tap to see their card. Sometimes people share the same name in this condition you’ll see multiple modules, and the information can help you distinguish between the different individuals to find who you’re looking for. This feature will be helpful for millions of influencers, entrepreneurs, prospective employees, self-employed individuals, freelancers, or anyone else out there who wants to be discovered. The moment this feature is available in India on mobile phones, people cards are rolling out in English starting today.
Then search for your name or “add me to Search” and tap the prompt that appears.
Now to begin creating your people card you need to choose an image from your Google account.
After this, enter a description of yourself, links to your website or social profiles, and, if you want, a phone number or email address.
Only one person is allowed to create a people card per Google account and for verification, you will be asked to enter a valid phone number. In addition to this to protect against abusive or spammy content, the company has also provided a number of mechanisms. According to the company, if you come across low-quality information or a card that you believe was created by an impersonator, you can tap the feedback link to let them know. Also one can also delete their people card anytime if they no longer want it to appear in Search.
As India’s Independence Day is coming near every other company is offering discounts and offers across various categories on their respective platform. In a similar way, Sony India has also launched Independence Day Sale in the country. The company has announced exciting offers across product categories while these promotional offers are available across all offline and online channels including e-commerce portals. The Sony Independence Day Sale is on and will run till August 16.
During the Sale, the company is offering various deals on its 4K Televisions, Wireless Headphones and Speakers and Soundbars. In addition to this, the company is also offering huge discounts on its mirrorless camera range. For your convenience, we have listed down the product name and available discounted pricing.
Sony Bravia KD-75X8000G TV comes with a screen size of 75 inches. The Sony 75 Inch LED Ultra HD (4K) TV comes at Rs 379,900 but now it can be purchased at its lowest price of Rs 199,990. While the TV with model number KD-75X8000H that also comes with a 75-inch screen will be available at Rs 229,990 though its original price is 329,900.
Sony Bravia KD-65A8G 65-inch Television which retails at Rs 369,900 can be purchased at 249,990. There are other models in the range of Sony Bravia that have been put on discounted prices. According to the company, one can also avail up to 10 percent cash back on all the credit cards along with EMI options available on 75-inch Television at Rs 5,625 per month.
Sony Bravia
KD-65X9500G(65)- Rs 169,990
KD-65X8000G- Rs 109,990
KD-65X8000H- Rs 124,990
KD-55A8G- Rs 169,990
KD-55X7500H- Rs 72,990
KD-49X8000H- Rs 76,990
KD-49X7500H- Rs 67,990
KDL-49W800G- Rs 59,990
KLV-50W672G- Rs 54,990
KD-43X7500H- Rs 56,990
KLV-43W672G- Rs 42,990
KDL-43W6600- Rs 39,990
KLV-32W672G- Rs 29,990
In the audio category, the company will be offering discounts on Truly Wireless Headphones, wireless in-ear headphones, party speakers, Soundbar and wireless speakers.
Truly Wireless Headphones
WF-1000XM3- Rs 17,990
WF-XB700- Rs 7,990
WH-1000XM3- Rs 19,990
WH-H910N- Rs 17,990
WH-CH710N- Rs 8,990
Wireless in-ear headphones
WI-SP510- Rs 3,990
WI-C200- Rs 1,899
WI-C310- Rs 2,490
WI-C400- Rs 2,990
WI-XB400- Rs 2,990
Speakers
GTK-PG10- Rs 14,990
MHC-V02- Rs 13,990
HT-X8500- Rs 24,990
SRS-XB402M- Rs 17,990
SRS-XB41- Rs 12,990
SRS-XB32- Rs 8,990
SRS-XB22- Rs 5,990
Sony Mirrorless camera
ILCE-6100 (body)- Rs 51,990
ILCE-6100L- Rs 61,990
ILCE-6100Y- 72,990
The above-mentioned pricing of the products is the discounted price. The company is offering up to Rs 10,000 off across various categories. The sale is live till August 16.
Electronics maker Epson has announced the launch of its 4K PRO-UHD projector EH-TW7100 in India. Where coronavirus is taking over the world and people are bound to stay at home to contain the spread of the virus these day theatres in India are closed. If you still miss watching movies then now you can easily watch it on Epson’s latest ultra-high-definition projector. The projector is ideal for watching 4K content and comes with two built-in 10W speakers. Moreover, it is said to be versatile and easy to use.
“Over the past few years, India has witnessed OTT platforms gain immense popularity. With more and more individuals and families now using devices to stream online content and with a significant increase in in-home viewing, there is an increasing demand for projectors. This projector is compatible with a range of input devices and is very easy to set up as well. The EH-TW7100 provides consumers with great value for money and the pleasure of enjoying supersized 4K content in their living rooms with multiple inputs and wireless audio options,” said Mr. Satyanarayana P, Director – Visual products, Epson India.
The Epson EH-TW7100 projector can project content in size of up to 1,270 cms (500 inches). It features 4K PRO-UHD technology that can deliver a bright and vivid image, which can be further enhanced using the adjustable HDR settings. According to the company, this device is capable of delivering sharp images with clearly defined shadow details and deep blacks in a well-lit environment with a high brightness of 3,000 lumens and a contrast ratio of 100,000:1.
In addition to this, the 4K PRO-UHD projector EH-TW7100 comes with two built-in 10W speakers. Though it can be paired with other external devices such as soundbars and external speakers as it has Bluetooth support. Also, there is a long-life lamp of 5,000 hours, equivalent to watching a film a day for seven years. There is a 1.55 cm (0.61-inch) wide panel with MLA LCD panel with RGB liquid crystal shutter projection system. It comes with a 4K resolution of 1920 x 1080 x 2 with colour modes such as Dynamic, Bright Cinema, Natural and Cinema. Other than watching movies the Epson projector can be used to stream a favourite show, binge watch, catch the latest blockbuster, watch a great classic on the big screen, play online games, watch an exciting match, or a music concert on a bigger screen at the comfort of your home.
The Epson EH-TW7100 projector comes with a price tag of Rs 1,37,999 in India. The company also offers 2 years of projector warranty.
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 Dyson Air purifier.
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 Dyson Air purifier. 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.
August 11 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: India recently helped in restoring a 300-year-old Kali temple at Natore in which country?
The answer is- Bangladesh
Question 2: Which country has been announced to be the host of the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League?
The answer is- UAE
Question 3: The Ministry of Human Resource & Development in the Indian government has recently been renamed as what?
The answer is- Ministry of Education
Question 4: The Grand Finale of which of these events, where students would be competing to solve 243 problem statements is from August 1-3, 2020?
The answer is- Smart India Hackathon
Question 5: Naseeruddin Shah plays the role of Pandit Radhemohan Rathod in which Amazon original series?
Samsung recently introduced Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series globally. While it is set for a release in India on August 28 according to Amazon’s listing though prior its official launch both the devices Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G have been put on pre-orders in the country. Today the company has made Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Mystic Blue colour option is official in India. Originally at the time of the launch, the device was introduced in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Green colour option. To recall this smartphone was spotted in a Mystic Blue colour option on the website of the SK Telecom which is a South Korea telecom operator. Read more to know the pricing and availability details.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Mystic Blue price and launch offers
Other than Mystic Bronze and Mystic Green colour options Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will now be offered in a new colour option of Mystic Blue. So now you can choose from three colour options. The device is available for pre-booking Samsung.com and across leading retail stores. The Note 20 has been priced at Rs 77,999 in India whereas the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G will be available for Rs 1,04,999. Those booking the company’s latest flagship smartphone are eligible for a cashback of up to Rs 6,000 for the HDFC Bank Credit and Debit Cards customers bundled with an additional discount of Rs 5,000 in lieu of their current Galaxy smartphone. In total, you get an overall benefit of Rs 13,000 on Galaxy Note 20 series.
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 20:9 aspect ratio. The display supports a standard 60Hz refresh rate panel that also supports an in-display fingerprint sensor. 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.
In terms of connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging. It also packs a 4,300mAh battery.
Samsung has launched a new ‘Make for India’ innovation called AltZLife that will further enhance your smartphone privacy level. The AltZLife feature will be available to existing as well as new users of Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 through a software update on August 10, 2020.
According to Samsung, Samsung smartphone users can quickly and easily switch between normal mode and private mode (Secure Folder) by simply double-clicking on the power key. The on-device AI function also intelligently suggests moving private content to the Secure Folder.
“An industry-first innovation, this intelligent feature has been designed keeping in mind the inherent need of consumers, especially Gen Z, for enhanced privacy when it comes to storage and access of content on their smartphones. This helps eliminate the anxiety that consumers usually face while also sharing their smartphones with someone,” said Manu Sharma, Senior Director of Mobile Business, Samsung India.
Samsung had launched other AI-based ‘Make for India’ features on Galaxy A series devices earlier this year. This includes Alive Intelligence, which offers Multilingual Keyboard, Smart Crop, Useful Cards, and Finder. AltZLife takes the endeavor forward to make the consumer’s interaction with their Galaxy A series more intelligent, intuitive, and secure.
Moreover, Samsung revealed that AltZLife comes with two features:
Quick Switch
Quick Switch helps users in switching between two instances of the same app instantly – one instance in normal mode and the other in private mode. For example, a consumer can easily move between the normal Gallery and a private Gallery; or from a normal WhatsApp to private WhatsApp with a simple double click of the power button. The private versions of these apps are secured by Samsung Knox in the Secure Folder of Galaxy smartphones.
As per Samsung, “When a user double clicks on the power button in normal mode, authentication is required before entering the private mode of the same app. This authentication is different from the normal unlocking of the smartphone. When switching from private to normal mode, no authentication is required. Quick Switch is also useful even if the application does not have dual instances in private and normal mode.”
Content Suggestions
This is an AI-based app inside the Secure Folder, and its on-device AI-powered engine automatically suggests users move private images of pre-selected categories to the Secure Folder. For this to happen users have to simply select specific faces or a type of image they want to tag as private and keep them secured in the private gallery of the Secure Folder.
Once the initial setup is complete, the AI engine kicks in and identifies relevant images from the entire gallery. As this is an on-device AI solution, no information or image ever leaves the smartphone.
China-based Transsion Holdings’ Itel Mobile has launched A NEW Bluetooth speaker in India. The company has introduced the Itel IBS-10 Bluetooth Speaker here. In addition to this, the company has also released IEP 24 audio earphones. The earphones come with in-ear design to deliver HD sound quality while the Bluetooth speakers are light in weight and come with long battery life.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Arijeet Talaptra, CEO, TRANSSION India said “Aligned with the brand positioning of ‘Making Every Moment Magical’, these new Smart Gadget additions to the existing Audio range aims to fuel the aspirations of both aspirers and minimalist set of consumers to live life uninterrupted enjoying every moment. With an evolving lifestyle and increasing demand for superior quality and portable audio devices in the entry-level segment, we are certain to address the needs of our consumers with these additions to the portfolio.”
Itel IBS-10 Bluetooth Speaker specifications
The Itel IBS-10 Bluetooth Speaker comes with an immersive audio experience along with premium design, superior quality and portability. The design portability allows the user to carry it anywhere. The Itel Bluetooth speaker features an audio sound output of 10W and is said to come with extra stability to turn any place into a music station or a disco. There is Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity allowing it to connect with your smartphone and streams all your favourite music playlists in a jiffy. Other connectivity options supported by the device include Aux connectivity and T-Card support. When it comes to entertainment this Bluetooth speaker also has Wireless FM, so that you can listen to your favourite music anytime and anywhere.
According to the company, “Itel IBS-10 comes in the perfect medium-sized speaker form and high-quality sound over a wireless connection which is especially useful when following workout apps or streaming music.”
The device comes with a 1,500mAh battery that is touted to deliver up to 6 hours of battery life for uninterrupted streaming. Over that, it comes with a separate play/pause and volume button that also resets Bluetooth pairing.
In addition to this, (as said) the company has also introduced Itel IEP 24 Earphones that comes with an in-ear design that does not let sound leakage and claims to deliver a perfect blend of treble and bass to all music buffs.
Pricing
The Itel IBS-10 Bluetooth Speaker has been launched at Rs 1,299. It is available in a black colour option. While on the other hand the IEP 24 Earphones can be purchased at just Rs 279. The Bluetooth speaker comes with a 12 months warranty while the wired earphones have a 6 months warranty.
