WWDC 2020: Everything you need to know about the Apple WatchOS 7, tvOS 14, MacOS Big Sur and new privacy features 

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WWDC 2020: Everything you need to know about the Apple WatchOS 7, tvOS 14, MacOS Big Sur and new privacy features 

Apple on Monday unveiled WatchOS 7, tvOS 14, MacOS Big Sur and new privacy features at WWDC2020. The conference was held online and the company also launched the next version of macOS ‘Big Sur’. It is going to be available for compatible Mac machines this fall and not available in its first developer beta. Whereas the public beta will have rolled out in July and we have also listed down compatible Mac models that will support the new desktop OS.

WatchOS 7

It brings new improvements as well as support to add multiple widgets from the app to your watch face. A new Chronograph watch face has been added and not one can also get the watch face customised form the App Store which can be later on easily shared with your friends. The activity app has been redesigned and will be called Fitness and now one can also track their dance workouts also. A new feature to the device has been brought called Wind Down to help you set a time when you want to get out of the bed and support for sleep monitoring. The sleep tracking feature will be monitoring your sleep patterns using a machine learning model. Innovative functionality for automatic detection for hands washing will also be getting, letting you know if you have washed your hands for 20 seconds.

Supported device:

Privacy

Apple will be making privacy improvements for its devices. Instead of exact locations with the apps, it now gives you an option to share imprecise details of your locations which we think is just what one needs to have when they do not watch to share their exact locations instead of giving them a fair idea where you are located. Now the users will also get tracking controls so now the apps on your device are required to take your permission for tracking data. All the developers are going to report their privacy practices so that you are well aware of what data is being collected from your phone.

tvOS 14

A multi-user support for games has been introduced for the platform where the user can easily resume the game where they left off. Apple TV also gets support for Xbox Elite 2 and Xbox Adaptive controllers for gaming purposes. AirPlay sessions can be viewed via picture in picture windows on the TV also one can also share their phone screen to the Apple Tv now.

MacOS Big Sur

From now on MacOS 11 will be officially known as Big Sur. The entire Operating system has been given a new look. A refreshed design redesigned buttons, Control centre interface, new app icons for default apps. Apps such as Podcast, calendar and other apps have been redesigned. The menu layout has been given a new look that now has a translucent menu bar.  Messages have new features such as search Memoji, a new look to photo picker making photo and video sharing a lot more relaxed.  With redesigned Apple Maps on Mac, the users can now construct their own guides as well as travel around cities using the Look Around features. Using Catalyst, developers can now improve their apps for high-resolution displays on Macs and to develop Messages and Apple Maps on Mac.

According to the company, Safari’s JavaScript performance has been improved with a 50 percent faster page-loading than its rival Chrome. It comes with new features along with the privacy report button to help you know where you are being tracked or your password has been breached. It brings extensions access to your data with custom start pages. All the tabs on the Safari now have favicons by default one can hover over to get a preview of the page. It now has its own built-in translation to translate web pages.

Supported device:

  • MacBook- 2015 and later
  • MacBook Air- 2013 and later
  • MacBook Pro- late 2013 and later
  • Mac mini- 2014 and later
  • iMac- 2014 and later
  • iMac Pro– 2017 and later
  • Mac Pro- 2013 and later

Apple make shifts from Intel processor to its own A-series chipsets

Apple make shifts from Intel processor to its own A-series chipsets

The biggest update Apple has revealed during the conference is that it is now shifting from Intel processors to its own A-series chipsets for higher performance. The company has redesigned SoCs specially designed for its Mac and according to the company it has used Xcode to improve first-party apps for Apple chips on its device. The company has also developed Universal 2 to make apps port easily to macOS running on Apple silicon. The company and Adobe are together working on Office as well as Creative Cloud apps. A demo of the apps on Macs with Apple silicon was also given during the conference. Games s controllers are supported on Mac while the existing ones can run at the same time. Now running virtual machines such as Linux, iPhone, iPad app can be easily run on Macs. the iOS app can be downloaded on the machine via the Mac App Store. For developers, a quick start guide and private developer forums are already there and will be getting a 16GB RAM Mac Mini with an A12Z SoC to develop apps for this platform.

According to the company, Macs powered by A12Z chipset will be made available by the end of this year. Whereas all the OS releases will be available as a developer preview from today onwards and for the public beta in the coming month July and a final release by September and October this year.

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Microsoft Teams introduced personal features in mobile preview across iOS and Android

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Microsoft Teams introduced personal features in mobile preview across iOS and Android

With the hope to extend the power of Teams beyond work scenarios to your personal life, Microsoft has now introduced new Teams features that are designed to alleviate the need for disparate tools and instead offer one central hub for individuals, groups, and families to collaborate, stay connected and organized. Mind you! The new features have started rolling out in preview to Microsoft Teams mobile app across iOS and Android and will be fully rolled out in the coming weeks.

Let’s take a look at some of the features that are available in preview of Microsoft Teams mobile app:

Keeps all stay connected with text chat and video calling

Microsoft Teams will become the messaging hub for all personal chats and video and voice calls, with fun features like sharing GIFs, photos, videos, documents, and even location already integrated. Users can create groups to chat and call, to stay connected with family and friends.

Provides great way to pick up from where one has left

Microsoft Teams users will be able to stay organized by sharing lists, documents, and calendars all within the group dashboard. The Teams will allow users to easily go back and see the chats, tasks, pictures, videos, and group calendars shared within the dashboard, providing a great way to pick up conversations or projects where they left off.

Allows you to share important documents

Microsoft Teams integrates with other Microsoft 365 apps so users can easily share from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint right from within the Teams app. All documents are also stored on OneDrive and users can now access these documents across other devices – whether it is for planning a family budget or preparing kids’ schedules.

Makes it easy to share your location

Easy location sharing is available as part of these new personal features as well. This enables the users to tell their loved ones if they’re running late or if they’re still at the grocery store and can get extra milk. Microsoft Teams location sharing will make it easy to share your location and find your friends for that park picnic—or in the crowd at a concert.

Apart from these features, Microsoft Teams will also come with a Safe that allows its users securely store and share important information like passwords, rewards numbers, or login information. These information can be shared directly via Microsoft Teams app with families and friends. The Safe feature in Microsoft Teams app is supported by the security of two-factor authentication and end-to-end encryption.

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Google Images now gets ‘Fact Check’ label: Here’s everything you must know

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Google Images now gets ‘Fact Check’ label: Here’s everything you must know

With an aim to help people navigate the origin, authenticity or context of an image of what’s going on in the world, Google has started fact check information in Google Images globally for a more informed judgments about what appears on the web. The tech giant has revealed that this builds on the fact check features in Search and News, which people come across billions of times per year.

“Now, when you search on Google Images, you may see a “Fact Check” label under the thumbnail image results. When you tap one of these results to view the image in a larger format, you’ll see a summary of the fact check that appears on the underlying web page. These labels may appear both for fact check articles about specific images and for fact check articles that include an image in the story,” said Harris Cohen, Group Product Manager, Google Search.

According to Google, fact check labels appear on results that come from independent, authoritative sources on the web that meet the criteria by the Google Search. These sources rely on ClaimReview, an open method used by publishers to indicate fact check content to search engines. The tech giant already highlight fact checks on Search and in Google News to make this content easy to discover. YouTube also leverages ClaimReview to surface fact check information panels in Brazil, India and the US. The full fact check library can be accessed through a dedicated search tool and an open API.

It was further added that just as is the case in Search, adding this label in Google Images results does not affect ranking. However, Google’s systems are designed to surface the most relevant, reliable information available, including from sources that provide fact checks.

To recognize the important work being done by fact-checkers during the ongoing pandemic, the Google News Initiative provided $6.5 million in funding support to organizations around the globe earlier this year, revealed a blog post.

Google further added that these efforts not only highlight the significant contributions of the fact check community, but they also ensure that people have access to critical context about the information⁠—and now images⁠—they encounter online.

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WWDC 2020: Here is every device that supports iOS 14, iPadOS and more

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WWDC 2020: Here is every device that supports iOS 14, iPadOS and more

Late-night yesterday Apple hosted WWDC2020 and the keynote began with the company’s CEO Tim Cook talking about the latest Black Lives Matter movement and how the company supported the movement. Then he further talked about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Those who have missed the event we have covered all the releases that the company has announced during the event by the way the event was being held online due to COVID-19 via live stream. We have listed below devices supporting iOS 14 and iPadOS as well as a quick recap on the new software updates.

iOS 14

In the conference, the very first feature on which the company discussed is its next generation of the operating system, iOS 14. During the event he revealed the Apps Library, basically, it is a folder kind of a method that lets the apps keep well organized. Now it can be accessed by a right swipe or else getting to the last screen. The latest iOS will also allow you to hide certain app pages and let you search the apps in the search bar at the top.

In the iOS 14 the widgets will be more organized than the previous version of the iOS had and now these can also be brought to your home screen. Also, a Smart Stack widget can now be added that will have all your relevant widgets. Earlier Picture in Picture feature was only available on iPad devices now the company has expanded it for iPhone also. Siri has been redesigned and a new app called Translate has also been announced that also works offline. Using the conversation mode in landscape on the app will allow you to view your translations easily. This time the Messages app has also been upgraded with a lot more Memoji customisation options ability to pin a message, inline replies to iMessage, a new group message icon and a lot more.

iOS 14

Now Apple Maps have guides as well as cycling directions in the upcoming iOS. EV routing is yet another attractive feature helping you to escape range anxiety in electric cars by choosing the best route for you and ready to lend a hand to search for the nearest charging stations. CarPlay is the company’s platform for in-car entertainment that brings the feature to use your iPhone to lock or unlock your car. This feature will come first for the BMW car launching next month. The feature counts on U1 ultra wideband chip.

Last but not least is the App store that now brings in a unique feature called App Clips that will allow you to run an app without having to install it to your device.

Supported device: 

iPhone 11, 

iPhone 11 Pro,

iPhone 11 Pro Max, 

iPhone XS,

iPhone XS Max,

iPhone XR,

iPhone X,

iPhone 8,

iPhone 8 Plus, 

iPhone 7,

iPhone 7 Plus,

iPhone 6s,

iPhone 6s Plus, 

1st gen of iPhone SE,

2nd gen of iPhone SE and

2nd gen of iPod touch

iPadOS 14

This is the next on the list that will bring new features to the upcoming iPads. Apple has announced a new feature called Sidebar for quick access just like macOS. Also, a toolbar has been added at the top of the calendar giving you more options. The company’s idea is to make better use of the available large screen of the device. A new dedicated button to wake up Siri has been added at the bottom right.  From now on the incoming calls on the iPad will not take the whole screen. Now the call will be seen on the top in a small window. The update also brings a better searching option in iPadOS allowing you to search within the app else on the web. The upcoming OS for iPads will also bring better support for Apple Pencil through handwriting support. The scribble feature will allow you to convert handwriting into text. One can also choose handwriting as their liking. This feature will make note-taking much easier as one can convert their handwritten notes to text easily.

Supported device: 

4th generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 

2nd generation iPad Pro 11-inch, 

3rd generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 

1st generation iPad Pro 11-inch, 

2nd generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 

1st generation iPad Pro 12.9-inch,

iPad Pro 10.5-inch, 

iPad Pro 9.7-inch, 

7th generation iPad, 

6th generation iPad, 

5th generation iPad, 

5th generation iPad mini, 

iPad mini 4, 

3rd generation iPad Air and 

iPad Air 2

Software for AirPods

AirPods will now have automatic switching, letting you to switch between multiple Apple devices. One can easily switch from iPhone to Mac or Mac to iPhone to instantly attend a phone call. The device now gets spatial audio for improved sound experience and it works with 5.1, 7.1, as well as Dolby Atmos audio.

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Oppo launched its entry-level smartphone Oppo A11K with a dual rear camera set up and an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 chipset in India

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Oppo launched its entry-level smartphone Oppo A11K with a dual rear camera set up and an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 chipset in India

The Chinese smartphone company Oppo has launched its new entry-level smartphone in India. Despite the ongoing Anti-China protest in the country the company has introduced Oppo A11K. The smartphone comes with dual rear camera setup. It also features a water drop-style notch display and a 3D Flowing Blaze design on the rear panel. The device is now up for sale in the country.

Oppo A11K pricing and availability

Oppo A11K has been introduced in India with a price tag of Rs 8,990 for the single 2GB of Ram with a 32GB storage option. The device is now available for purchase via e-commerce website Amazon and will soon be available through offline retail outlets also. It will be offered in two colour options Deep Blue and Flowing Silver. On the purchase of the smartphone, the company will be offering a 10 percent instant discount to the customers using the SBI card for making the payment. Also, there will be an exchange discount of up to Rs 7,950 being available on the exchange of old devices. Moreover, no-cost EMI options available on select cards also.

Oppo A11K specifications

In terms of the specifications, Oppo A11K is similar to Oppo A12 that was launched earlier this month in the country. The Oppo A11K features a water drop-style notch display having a 6.2-inch HD+ screen with a 19:9 screen to body ratio and 720×1,520 pixels of resolution. The smartphone runs on ColorOS 6.1 skinned on top of Android Pie. Moreover, it is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 chipset coupled with up to 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The internal memory can be expanded by up to 256GB using a microSD card. 

In terms of optics, Oppo A11K features a dual rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portraits. While on the front there is a 5-megapixel selfie camera for taking selfies and video calling.

The Oppo A11K smartphone draws its power from a 4,320mAh battery. In addition to this, it comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometrics. For connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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June 23 Amazon Quiz: Answer these five questions and you could win Amazon Alexa Echo Show

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June 23 Amazon Quiz: Answer these five questions and you could win Amazon Alexa Echo Show

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 an Amazon Alexa Echo Show 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 Amazon Alexa Echo Show. Check below for today’s Amazon quiz answers.

June 23 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: ‘The Golden Gate’, ‘An Equal Music’ are books by which famous author born on June 20?

The answer is- Vikram Seth

Question 2: Hyundai Nexo SUV is the Presidential state car used by the President of which country?

The answer is- South Korea

Question 3: Which businessman born on June 15th, owns 38% of the world’s largest steel producer company and 20% of Queens Park Rangers F.C?

The answer is- Lakshmi Mittal

Question 4: Ferdia Shaw has played the role of which 12-year-old genius in a movie released online on June 12th, 2020?

The answer is- Artemis Fowl

Question 5: Which of these days observed on 12th June was launched by the International Labour Organization in 2002?

The answer is- World Day Against Child Labour

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.

  • Firstly download the Amazon app from Google Play Store.
  • Now fill in the required information through the Sign Up option.
  • You need to log in to the Amazon app and scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
  • Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and tap on the Start button to start the Quiz.
  • Now you will get 5 questions and you need to answer them correctly. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
  • After answering all the questions correctly you are now eligible for a Lucky Draw.
  • The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.

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7 best smartphones to make your life easy while you are working from home

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7 best smartphones to make your life easy while you are working from home

Are working from your home-turned-office during the lockdown due to the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic? A smartphone that provides you with all necessary features can help in a big way to make your work-from-home transition simpler and easier. Check out the list below:

OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone

OnePlus 8 Pro

The OnePlus 8 Pro’s Fluid Engine ensures onscreen content flows seamlessly from one frame to the next, while innovative MEMC technology provides even smoother motion. With 6.78-inch QHD+ display and over 280 software optimizations, the OnePlus 8 Pro runs seamlessly at 120 Hz and makes swiping and scrolling feels smooth and effortless.

Besides this, Wi-Fi 6, the next generation of Wi-Fi technology, allows nearly 270 percent faster data transfer speeds than previous generations in the OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone. The OxygenOS in the OnePlus 8 Pro is smart, swift and efficient, with intuitive features designed with you in mind.

As far as battery is concerned, the OnePlus 8 Pro automatically switches between 5G and non-5G networks and extending your battery life so you stay connected for longer. With Warp Charge 30T, a quick 23-minute charge gives you up to 50-percent power, while the massive 4510mAh battery keeps you going.

On the camera front, the users get 48 MP Quad Camera. A new high-resolution ultra-wide angle camera that expands your view while Dynamic Video enables you to shoot more vibrant and detailed videos. Expand your perspective with a dramatic 120-degree field of view.

The OnePlus 8 Pro is available in three variants Onyx Black, Glacial Green and Ultramarine Blue.

It is available for 54,999 on OnePlus India store.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip pre-orders to start tomorrow via Samsung e-store 

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip folds to be surprisingly small for an outstanding design that easily fits into your pocket, bag or purse. The Galaxy Z Flip’s unique form factor is enhanced with an impossible-to-ignore, eye-catching exterior in your choice of stunning hues. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip’s Infinity Flex Display is an immersive Dynamic AMOLED screen delivering incredible colour quality and reduced blue light.

Multitasking is even better on the massive 6.7-inch screen with Multi Active Window with minimized bezels and no notch. With 3300mAh (typical) and cutting-edge intelligence, the Galaxy Z Flip smartphone’s all-day battery allows you make the most out of every charge. Available in Mirror Purple and Mirror Black, The Galaxy Z Flip features a first-of-its-kind foldable glass and a stylish, compact form factor that fits in the palm of your hand while offering flagship-level performance and features.

It is available for Rs 1,15,999 on Amazon India website.

BlackBerry KEY2 smartphone

Blackberry Key2 Red Edition

The BlackBerry KEY2 pairs the best of Android 8.1 Oreo with an iconic smartphone experience you can find only in a BlackBerry smartphone. With access to millions of apps in the Google Play store and built-in experiences like Google Assistant and Google Lens, the BlackBerry KEY2 is the modern BlackBerry smartphone you’ve been waiting for. It also has the enhanced Convenience Key, making it easier to access your most-used apps with custom profiles for at home, in the car, in a meeting or on the go.

The BlackBerry KEY2 offers up to two days battery life along with 6GB of memory and in both 64GB and 128GB storage variants that can be further expanded via a MicroSD card. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, the BlackBerry KEY2 gives users all the power they need to get more done wherever the road takes them. In addition to Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, the BlackBerry KEY2 adds a new Smart Battery Experience that will learn from your daily charging habits and recommend when to charge up so you have enough battery life to make it through that next meeting, flight or event.

The BlackBerry KEY2 also features a more impressive BlackBerry camera experience with the introduction of the first dual-rear camera on a BlackBerry smartphone. These dual 12MP cameras bring an improvement in auto white balance, faster auto focus, improved image stabilization and new photo capture experiences never before available on a BlackBerry smartphone.

The BlackBerry KEY2 also introduces new capture modes, like Portrait Mode and Optical Superzoom. With Portrait Mode, users can now capture beautiful portrait photos creating more dramatic and professional looking images. In addition, Optical Superzoom makes it possible to capture better photos with greater details; even from further away. And Superzoom uses multi-frame capture to reduce noise on zoomed photos with a seamless user experience that only presents the very best image. BlackBerry KEY2 also integrates Google Lens, so now you can more quickly and easily search and get more information on things like book reviews simply by capturing a picture of the book’s cover, get landmark details and much more.

It is listed for Rs 19,994 on Croma, but is currently out of stock.

Samsung Galaxy Note10+

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite launched in India with S Pen stylus

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G features the biggest Note display ever with a 6.8-inch Cinematic Infinity Display on a device that is still easy to hold and easy to use. The handset comes equipped with a 6.8-inch 498ppi 3040×1440 pixels resolution display with Dynamic AMOLED panel supported by HDR10+ and Dynamic Tone mapping.  Under the hood, there is a Samsung Exynos 9825 processor paired with 12GB of RAM with up to 512GB internal storage. Supported with a 4,300mAh battery, this smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie with Samsung One UI on top.

On the camera front, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is equipped with a triple rear camera set up that includes a 16MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 12MP Wide-angle Camera and 12MP Telephoto Camera. On the front, selfie lovers will get a 10MP camera.

It is available for Rs 84,200 on Amazon India.

Google Pixel 3a Xl

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This smartphones by Google only support a single SIM card globally and is equipped with the latest version of Android 9.0 Pie. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 670 SoC, Google Pixel 3a Xl is equipped with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The handset features a 6-inch full-HD+OLED screen.

On the camera front, it carries a 12.2MP Dual-Pixel Sony IMX363 sensor that has support for OIS and EIS, comes with an f/1.8 aperture, has a 76-degree field of view and 1.4-micron pixels. Besides this, there is also a Night Sight feature that enables low-light photography. Moreover, one can gain access to HDR+, Portrait Mode, Super Res Zoom and Top Shot. Additionally, there is an 8MP selfie snapper with an 84-degree field of view, 1.12-micron pixels, and an f/2.0 aperture.

As far as battery is concerned, Google’s Pixel 3a XL carries a 3,700mAh battery along with 4G VoLTE, Wi-FI, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

It is available for Rs 34,999 on Flipkart.

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Apple hiked the price of iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in India

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is be available in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB models in Midnight Green, Space Gray, Silver and Gold colour variants. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max sports 5.8-inches and 6.5-inch Super Retina displays that come with a resolution of 458ppi. The handsets have support for HDR10, spatial audio, Dolby Vision as well as Dolby Atmos. Apple has added its latest A13 Bionic chip to this handset and claimed to provide “the fastest CPU” and “the fastest GPU” ever to an iPhone. The smartphone carries a triple cameras setup with a 12MP wide-angle sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide angle sensor and a telephoto sensor. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is also equipped with Deep Fusion along with the ability to shoot 4K videos at 60fps. This smartphone by Apple comes with 18W fast charger in the box.

It is available for Rs 1,31,900 on Amazon India.

Nokia 9 PureView

Nokia 9 Pureview launch India

This smartphone is a part of Google’s Android One programme. It comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, a 5.99-inch 2K screen and 6GB of RAM. The handset is equipped with a 5.99-inch Quad-HD+ (1440×2960 pixels) POLED screen that has an aspect ratio of 18.5:9 and has an in-display scanner embedded on it.

Nokia 9 PureView comprises of 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage along with a 3,320mAh battery that has support for wireless charging. The handset also comes with options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC for connectivity. With an IP67 certification, this handset is water and dust resistant. It comes without a 3.5mm headphone jack and runs Android 9.0 Pie.

Nokia 9 PureView smartphone comes with five camera lenses on its back panel that comes with Zeiss certified lenses. Out of the five, the three of these are 12MP monochrome sensors while two are 12MP RGB sensors. On the other hand, there is a 20MP front-facing camera for selfie freaks. The Nokia has worked with Qualcomm and Google to optimize the camera setup in a way that it completely utilizes the Snapdragon 845 SoC and Google’s Photos app.

It is available for Rs 36,199 on Amazon India.

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Apple WWDC 2020: All the new features coming to your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac

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Apple WWDC 2020: All the new features coming to your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac

Apple today has finally taken wraps off its iOS 14, iPadOS 14, WatchOS 7, the latest MacOS and more at the WWDC 2020. In addition to this, the company has also shed light on some new features for its ear buds. Here’s a look at all the new features that Apple’s latest operating systems are getting to your iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and Macs:

iOS 14

iOS 14 is getting a slew of new features. The first among these to be announced at App Library, which automatically organizes the apps on the user’s iPhone on the basis of categories. To access this option, users would have to go to the last screen. In addition to this, users are also getting the ability to hide the app pages they don’t want. With App Library, users will also be able to search for apps using a newly added search bar that is meant to make the process quicker.

Moving on, let’s talk about the change in Widgets of the iPhone that you’ll be getting as soon as iOS 14 is releases. The new Widgets are more data rich, and users can pick from a variety of sizes. These widgets can also be added to the home screen of the iPhone.

Apple has also announced the Picture in Picture feature for iPhones at WWDC 2020. Going forward, if you are watching a video on your iPhone and then minimize the app, the video will still continue to play in a small window. This is a very important addition to the iPhone, and it previously existed only on iPad.

That’s not all that’s set to change, as the technology giant has also said that it is revamping Siri. With iOS 14, Siri will only appear at the bottom of the screen when accessed while using another app, and its results will only pop up at the top. A new app called Translate will also be coming to iPhones with support for 11 languages and offline connectivity to keep users’ conversations private.

Messages app has also got an update. With iOS 14, users will be able to pin important message conversations so that they appear at the top of the app. Inline replies and Mentions have also been added. Apple has also added more looks, hobbies, professions, age options and face covers for Memojis.

iOS 14 will also be getting Guides to Apple Maps and for those who want to reduce their carbon footprint, there will be cycling directions. A major new update that’s coming to CarPlay is that now users will be able to use their iPhones as a car key. This feature will be going live with the launch of a new BMW model next month.

An addition has been added to App Store too, as users will now be able to run apps without installing then using App Clips. So, they won’t have to install apps they only wish to use temporarily.

iPadOS 14

Now, let’s talk about the changes that are coming to the iPads with the new iPadOS 14. The iPads will be getting a new feature called Sidebar that is meant to make better use of the screen space that is available to the user. It will also have various quick access options. In addition to this, the iPad will also be getting a new Siri button on the bottom right. Apple has also said that going forward, incoming calls will not take up the entire screen, and instead will only appear on the top of the device. The search option has also been enhanced on the latest iPadOS, using which the users will be able to search within apps.

The technology giant has also said that iPadOS 14 will come with handwriting support for Apple Pencil. The company has added a new feature called Scribble that will convert normal handwriting into text.

WatchOS 7

If you have an Apple Watch, you can now look forward to adding different widgets from one app to your watch face. The company has also taken covers off a new Chronograph watch face. With the latest OS, users will be able to share Watch Faces with their friends. The activity app of Apple Watch has been revamped and its new name is Fitness. Going forward, it will also enable users to track dance workouts. Another feature called Wind Down is being introduced for Apple Watch, and with that users will get help to go to bed at a particular time every day. Sleep tracking with machine learning will also be available on WatchOS 7.

macOS 11

The official name of macOS 11 is Big Sur. Apple has given it a revamped look with redesigned apps, buttons and a dedicated Control Centre for Wi-Fi, Dark Mode and other features. The company has also added new app icons for all the default apps on the device. The menu bar and the layout have a new look too. Mac users will also be getting new features on the Messages app including better Search, an updated photo picker and addition of Memojis. Even Apple Maps for Mac has been revamped, and the Guides feature will be available on it too. In addition to this, the app will also be getting a Look Around feature that will enable users to explore various cities.

Apple has also said that it has made changes to the Safari browser and that page loading is 50% faster when compared to its arch-rival Chrome. The company has also added a new privacy report button that can be used to know how the user is being tracked. Apple has said that Safari will also be tracking any breach in any of the passwords of the user. Some other useful features like customizable start pages and in-built translation has been added to the web-browser too. Apple has also announced that it is shifting all devices in its Mac range on its own A-series processors now.

tvOS 14

If you are an Apple TV user, you should know that from now on, you will be able to resume your games right from where you left them. With tvOS 14, Apple TV will also be getting support for Xbox Elite 2 and Xbox Adaptive controllers. Apple TV has also got support for Picture in Picture Windows for AirPlay sessions. And going forward, users will get the option of sharing their phone screens to their Apple TV.

AirPods and AirPods Pro

Apple’s AirPods and AirPods Pro have gotten an important update too. The ear buds will now be able to switch between various Apple devices instantly. So, if you are watching a video on your Mac device and at the same time, you get a call on your iPhone, the AirPods would connect to the iPhone during the call, and then instantly connect back to the Mac.

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Soon, the US Army will position drones that can even change their shape during the flight just like Transformers

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Soon, the US Army will position drones that can even change their shape during the flight just like Transformers

If you have watched the Transformers movie, then you must be well aware of how the cars and other vehicles used to shapeshift into a robot in order the save the world. Now, the reel life incident might change into a real-life existence. According to a report, the U.S. Army will be deploying shape-changing drones during a mission. In the movie, you have seen how effortlessly the vehicles change their shapes to robots and then fold back into a secretive machine. The researchers have found out that this technology is being used by the US military for vertical lift vehicles such as drones and UAVs that can change shape during the middle of a flight.

As per the report the researchers with the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory and Texas A&M University have published discoveries in a two-year study in fluid-structure interaction. During their research, they found out a tool that will be capable of improving the structural pattern for Future Vertical Lift vehicles while properly accounting for the interaction between air and the structure.

It is suggested that in the coming year this tool will be used to develop and quickly improve Future Vertical Lift vehicles skilled of shifting form during flight, by this means enhancing the enactment of the vehicle through multiple stages of flying.

An aerospace engineer at the laboratory, Dr. Francis Phillips said “Consider an (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) mission where the vehicle needs to get quickly to the station, or dash, and then attempt to stay on station for as long as possible, or loiter.” He further added, “During dash segments, short wings are desirable in order to go fast and be more manoeuvrable, but for loitering segments, long wings are desirable in order to enable low power, high endurance flight.”

Moreover, the tool will also allow the structural optimization of a vehicle will be equipped for such transformation while accounting for the distortion of the wings due to the fluid-structure interaction, he explained. According to him one problem with morphing vehicles is striking a balance between sufficient bending stiffness and softness to enable morphing, He said if the wing bends too much, then the theoretical benefits of the morphing could be negated and also could lead to control issues and instabilities. So to get the better of the researchers has developed a process that decouples the fluid and structural solvers, which can bring down the computational cost for a single run by as much as 80 percent.

The report says that “the analysis of additional structural configurations can also be performed without re-analyzing the fluid due to this decoupled approach, which in turn generates additional computational cost savings, leading to multiple orders of magnitude reductions in computational cost when considering this method within an optimization framework.”

In due course, the U.S. Army will be able to design the model more quickly than through the use of current techniques. Philips is confident that when this technique is applied within an optimization framework and together with additive manufacturing, the future warfighter will be capable of using this tool to construct optimized custom air vehicles according to the mission’s requirements.

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Huami launched Amazfit Stratos 3 smartwatch in India

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Huami launched Amazfit Stratos 3 smartwatch in India

Huami backed Amazfit Stratos 3 smartwatch launched in India today. The latest model of the Amazefit smartwatch comes integrated with GPS, Wi-Fi as well as music storage options. The smartwatch looks similar to a sports watch. Moreover, Stratos 3 also brings GNSS solutions which means it doesn’t need to stay connected with your smartphone for GPS and route tracking. So when you go out for a run or outdoor workout you don’t need to have your smartphone around.

 Amazfit Stratos 3 pricing and availability

Amazefit Stratos 3 has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 13,499. The device will be available via the e-commerce website Flipkart as well as the company’s official website. It is scheduled to go on sale in India tonight at 8 PM and will be available in a black strap option.

Amazfit Stratos 3

Amazfit Stratos 3 specifications and features

The Amazfit Stratos 3 smartwatch comes with a round 1.34-inch transflective display with 320×320 pixels of resolution and layering of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. On the stainless steel dial, four buttons have been given with a black colour silicone strap. The transflective display keeps display visible and clear even during the direct sunlight. The device is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor provided with 512MB RAM with 2GB of internal storage option.

Stratos 3 packs a 300 mAh Lithium-ion Polymer battery which is touted to last up to 14 days when used in Ultra-Endurance Mode and delivers seven days of battery life in Smart Mode and when used with continuous GPS the sports watch can last up to 35 hours. Balanced mode offers 45 hours and in Power Saving Mode you get 70 hours of battery life.

The smart mode comes with always-on heart rate monitoring, it can receive up to 150 text messages. One can lift the wrist to see the time 30 times, 30 minutes of outdoor sports, 5 minutes of other operations. The Ultra-endurance mode on the smartwatch allows similar function as in the smart mode but other operations also such as GPS continuous working time, access Heart Rate monitor, touch function, access notifications, always-on and low consumption LCD, raise wrist to update data 10 times per hour, GPS records once per second.

Whereas in the Balanced mode the functions included are the same as the above but here GPS records once every 5 seconds. But in Power Saving Mode one can turn off the heart rate monitor and touch function, turn off notifications, always-on and low consumption LCD, raise wrist to update data 10 times per hour, GPS records once every minute. Whereas the GPS can be adjusted in 3 sports modes, Running, Outdoor Walking and Climbing, other sports modes can only use the Accurate GPS mode.

The sensor on the Amazfit Stratos 3 includes BioTracker PPG Bio-Tracking optical sensor, 6-axis acceleration sensor, 3-axis geomagnetic sensor and Air pressure sensor.

With the internal storage of up to 2GB, the users can store up to 500 songs on the smartwatch. It comes with 5ATM certification for sweat and water resistance for up to 50 meters. There are 80 different sports modes on the watch that includes walking, running, swimming, snowboarding, skiing, outdoor skating, fencing, karate, yoga with algorithms to be used by the users to improve their fitness and speed. It comes with a USB Magnetic charging stand with 4-pins POGO pin and is claimed to take 2.5 hours to get fully charged. The Amazfit Stratos 3 can monitor your waking hours, light sleep, deep sleep, and sleeping hours and give you a detailed report of your sleep pattern. It can be connected to your smartphone with the help of Bluetooth so that you can get al your important notifications and call on the smartwatch

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boAt Airdopes 511V2 Portable True Wireless earbuds now available on Amazon India for Rs 2,999

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boAt Airdopes 511V2 Portable True Wireless earbuds now available on Amazon India for Rs 2,999

boAt lifestyle has now launched its latest offering, the boAt Airdopes 511V2 portable True Wireless earbuds to target the youthful consumer base. Airdopes 511v2 come with boAt’s latest Insta Wake n Pair (IWP) technology for seamless connectivity and a classy design with a premium copper finish that speaks in volumes. According to this Audio electronic products brand, boAt Airdopes 511V2 have quad microphones for crystal clear calls, a secure fit and enthralling audio bliss with immersive sound that is meant for the millennial generation.

The boAt Airdopes 511v2 earbuds are available at an introductory price of Rs 2,999 on Amazon India website. It comes in an Active black colour along with the product warranty of 1 year.

Asserting that boAt Airdopes 511V2 portable True Wireless Earbuds are the perfect amalgamation of design, sound and technology, Aman Gupta, Co-founder of boat, said, “The product is for those who want superior sound and connectivity from truly wireless earbuds for everyday use – with rock solid connectivity and high battery life.”

Powered by the latest Bluetooth 5.0, boat claims that its Airdopes 511V2 earbuds offer seamless instant connectivity along with 6mm rhythmic dynamic drivers for immersive sound. The audio gadget is equipped with four microphones for a superior calling experience making it your perfect work from home partner. Moreover, it comprises of 500mAh Carrying Case that claims to provide nearly 4 times the charge with up to 24 hours of total audio bliss. On the contrary, the earbuds of boAt Airdopes 511V2 offers a nonstop playback of up to 6 hours. The unique IWP (Instant Wake N’ Pair) technology of this latest earbuds by boat enables it to connect to your smartphone by just opening its case.

In addition to this, the boAt Airdopes 511V2 earbuds are also IPX4 rated for dust and sweat resistance which makes them a perfect workout partner for fitness freaks. According to boat, “It is ergonomically and aesthetically designed to meet the needs of every music lover by offering extraordinary style with a secure fit that ensures that these never fall off.” Besides this, it has a multifunction button on each earbud which help you control playback and volume. You can access the instant voice assistant in this headset via just a single tap.

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Redmi Earbuds S Review: A sound investment

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Redmi Earbuds S Review: A sound investment

Xiaomi is no longer just a smartphone brand. With its spinoff brands like Redmi, it has entered various genres of technology. We for one have been using their products since its inception in India when it was a small smartphone brand trying to get some percentage of the Pie here. Now, it is the Numero Uno brand in India when it comes to smartphones and just like its competitors, it has started to make a strong foothold in the TV and audio segment as well. Talking about which, the company under the Redmi banner has launched a new set of wireless earplugs. They call it Redmi Earbuds S that we have been playing around with since the past 2 weeks. At an incredible price, these are somewhat of a showstopper in the entry range of wireless earbuds. This is our review of the Redmi Earbuds S.

Design

Let us start by how light these are. Even when inside the case, the whole apparatus is super light. Available in matt black finish these are a capsule size earplug that weigh just 4 grams each. And in those many grams, Xiaomi was able to fit in 43mAh battery in each earbud and the audio drivers. Each earbud has a led light inside with a clickable front panel to manage tracks, calls and more. Underneath you get the charging points and the left/right ear markings. The default silicon ear tips did fit us well, however, the company does give two extra pairs in the box for different ear cavity types.

The Redmi Earbuds S are magnetic so they snap swiftly within the charging case. The charging case also has a matt black finish. The rear of the case has the micro USB port for charging, however, there is no charging cable provided in the box. The top lid of the case is also magnetic and snaps shut nicely. Overall, the design and build of both the earplugs and the case are good. We would have appreciated a little more tension in the case hinge, but in the price bracket, they are decent.Redmi earbuds s plug

Redmi Earbuds S Performance

Coming to the fun part, Redmi Earbuds S is built for not just the music lover but also for gamers, which is a unique quality to own in wireless earplugs. It gets connected to any smartphone in no time at all. We tried them with a smartphone that supports Bluetooth 5.0 since Redmi Earbuds S also supports the same tech and the sound was outstanding. We got good bass, clear vocals and crisp lows and mids.

To put it to further test we played PUBG mobile with them and we loved every bit of it. It comes with a gaming mode that reduces the latency to 122ms and gives almost as good shot to sound latency as you would get from a wired headphone. These are also sweat and splash-proof (IPX4 rating), so if you take them to the gym or for a run nothing will happen to them. Just don’t dunk them in water. As far as the battery life is concerned, we got about 3.5 hours of battery life from them, which included 1.5 hours of gameplay. If you want more then just tug them back in the case and you will end up getting up to 12 hours of additional time as it has 300mAh battery.

Call quality is also not bad either on the Redmi Earbuds S and one can access voice assistants on the smartphone as well. You can do this by triple pressing the button located on the earpiece. Google assistant came up and we were able to command it well 9 out of 10 times.

Verdict

All in all, Redmi Earbuds S are a good package in just Rs 1,799. We quite liked the design and the built, we could not take them out for a jog, but we exercised with them at home and they did not unplug from the ear cavity even once. If you are looking for inexpensive wireless audio earplugs for music or gaming needs these are your best bet.

Pros

Good design

Good sound

Lightweight

Cons

No charging cable

Case lid hinges could have been more robust

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Vu Cinema Smart TV series now unveiled in India at a starting price of Rs 12,999

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Vu Cinema Smart TV series now unveiled in India at a starting price of Rs 12,999

In order to provide the movie fans with the best cinema experience and audio-visual performance without stepping outside the homes, Vu has launched Vu Cinema Smart TV range in India. This best-in-class smart TV range will premiere on 23rd June 2020 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart.

The Vu Cinema Smart TV will be available on Flipkart from 23rd June 2020 from 12.00 am onwards. The TV will be available in 2 sizes –32-inch priced at Rs 12,999 and 43-inch priced at Rs 21,999.

Commenting on the launch of the product that offers the whole new cinema experience, Devita Saraf, Chairman and CEO of VU Technologies, said, “Vu Televisions launched the first range of Smart TVs in India in May 2016 and introduced Android TVs in March 2018. In June 2020, we continue our leadership in Smart TV innovation with the Vu Cinema TV, bringing features such as voice remote, surround sound, and our proprietary high brightness panels. The Vu luxury experience of quality, features, and customer service is available in 32-inch and 43-inch sizes, and after selling over 15 lakh Smart TVs in India, Vu continues to be the pioneer in television for the discerning buyer.”

The Vu Cinema Smart TV will have top of the line features with IPS A+ grade panel, 40W surround speakers with Dolby Audio, Premium Content Library to keep you entertained at all times and Bezel-Less design which will enhance your living room. It also comprises of Voice-assistant remote with Android 9.0 Pie for accessing major content apps.

Earlier this month, Vu Televisions had rolled out its latest 4K Android smart TVs in India. The Vu 4k Ultra televisions from the company are now available in 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch sizes. According to the company, the televisions come with an Ultra-edge 4K Display with 40 percent enhanced brightness, backlight controller, upbeat surround sound, pro-picture calibration as well as parental block features.

As far as prices are concerned, the 43-inch Vu Ultra 4K TV (43UT) will be available with a price point of Rs 25,999 while the 50-inch Vu Ultra 4K TV (50UT) comes with a price tag of Rs 28,999. The 55-inch Vu Ultra 4K TV (55UT) has been rolled out with a price tag of Rs 32,999. On the other hand, the 65-inch Vu Ultra 4K TV (65UT) is available for Rs 48,999.

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HP to expand its Contactless Service On Wheels in 25 cities offering safe support to its customers 

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HP to expand its Contactless Service On Wheels in 25 cities offering safe support to its customers 

In an attempt to help users stay safe while they work from home, the laptops and PCs manufacturer HP announced the launch of its Contactless Service On Wheels service now is being expanded to 25 more cities in India. Through this service, the company will be able to address the PC and Print servicing needs of consumers in the country.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Vinay Awasthi, MD, HP Inc. India market said, “At HP, our customers are our highest priority, and we strive to extend best in class support and services to enable them work, learn and play from home seamlessly. The ‘Contactless Service on Wheels’, is a testament to HP’s innovative spirit and adaptability in these unprecedented times. The service will offer an unparalleled experience of reliability, safety and business continuity to our valued customers and work from home professionals.”

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic crisis in the country, HP will be expanding its Contactless Service On Wheels service to 25 cities soon, therefore, benefitting thousands of customers by helping them stay safe to contain the spread of coronavirus infections and maintain social distancing. The Contactless service on Wheels service is part of HP’s commitment to providing uninterrupted support to its customers with safety. The service will be provided through HP’s robust support service ecosystem and certified HP technicians travelling in mobile vans.

According to the company, these vans will act in accordance with all local health and safety guidelines, while bringing HP’s hallmark of service delivery, closer to home. At the moment this service is available in seven cities Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, NOIDA and Ghaziabad. This move came after the company observed that customers were postponing their onsite service for their PC/Printer at Home due to social distancing and health advisory norms.

“Following a positive response from customers, the Contactless Service on Wheels is now being expanded to 25 cities including Pune, Ahmedabad, Cochin, and Hyderabad,” the company stated.

In order to get the facility of the service the users can register their query with HP’s service team to schedule an appointment. HP says that the onsite technicians will reach your home in a van with essential parts. While the customers can hand over their products outside their homes to the technician, who will carry out the repairs in the van and return it to the customer after service. This process will minimize any contact between the two parties. For major repairs, the device will be taken to the Service Center and delivered to the customer at a later date. The company has future plans to expand this benefit to Enterprises, SMBs and SOHO offices besides consumers.

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Now you can avail Rs 25,000 off on the purchase of Motorola Razr during the Flipkart Saving Days sale

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Now you can avail Rs 25,000 off on the purchase of Motorola Razr during the Flipkart Saving Days sale

The e-commerce website will be hosting Flipkart Big Saving Days sale from June 23 until June 27 on its platform. During the sale, the company will be offering big discounts on the latest smartphones.  If you are planning to upgrade your device, then now is the right time to buy one for yourself or gift it to your loved ones. Interestingly, the sale is also going to offer massive discounts on the flagship handsets such as Motorola Razr, Vivo Z1x, Redmi K20 Pro, Realme X2 Pro, iQoo 3 even Apple iPhone 8.

The Flipkart Big Savings sale is scheduled to go live at midnight today. During the five days sale will be offering a 10 percent instant discount for HDFC Bank customers. It is also going to bring no-cost EMI options and additional exchange discounts on your old mobile phones that also include Motorola Razr. Below we have detailed some of the smartphones that will be receiving attractive offers as well as discounts which will be available for a limited period of time.

 

Motorola Razr

Motorola Razr

Motorola Razr is the company’s second generation of its foldable smartphone that was launched in India a few months back. It was introduced with a price tag of Rs 1,24,999 for the single 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage model. But during the sale, it will be receiving a massive additional exchange discount of Rs 25,000, therefore, bringing down the cost to Rs 1,24,999. In addition to this, the no-cost EMI option starts at Rs 5,209 per month. So if you were waiting for the right time now you grab the foldable smartphone at lesser pricing. The device is available in a lone Noir Black colour option in the country.

Redmi K20 series

Xiaomi introduced the Redmi K20 series in the country last year that includes the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro. But during the Flipkart Saving Days sale, you can avail discounts on both the devices. Redmi K20 will be available at Rs 20,499 along with an extra exchange discount of Rs 2,000. No-cost EMI option will also be offered on the purchase of the smartphone. Whereas Redmi K20 Pro can be purchased at Rs 23,499 during the Flipkart Sale bundled with an additional extra exchange discount of Rs 2,000 and EMI options.

Vivo Z1x

Coming to the next smartphone Vivo Z1x which is available in two variants of 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of memory. Now during the sale, it will be available at Rs 14,990 and Rs 16,990 respectively.

Apple iPhone XS

iPhone XS now retails in India with a price tag of Rs 62,999 in India for the 64GB storage variant. But now it can be purchased at as low as Rs 58,999 onwards. Additionally, there will be no-cost EMI options starting at Rs 9,834 per month.

Apple iPhone 8

During the sale, one can purchase the 64GB variant of the iPhone 8 at Rs 36,999 in India. On the purchase of the device, there will be a no-cost EMI payment option that starts at Rs 6,167 per month.

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How to bulk download Instagram pictures on Android devices as well as PC

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How to bulk download Instagram pictures on Android devices as well as PC

Instagram is a photo-sharing app owned by Facebook. The app is getting more popular among both regular users as well as influencers as it comes with a better privacy setting than its own parent company Facebook. Just like Facebook one cannot save or download someone’s picture of the creator however they have been following them as there is no native option to download the images. So to download we have to take the support of third-party apps to get the job down or we simply take a screenshot to see if we are inspired by something or we really loved the outfit styled by your favorite influencer. But now you can not only download the photos but also videos as well as stories also. So have given you some hacks and tricks in our story to help you download Instagram videos, photos, and stories in bulk. But before we get into it don’t forget to take the permission of the creator.

The first and very simple hack for the casual users which we would reveal here is that most of us are unaware of is that without taking the help of a third-party app we can still download images from Instagram one by one. Whereas the second technique requires an app for Android and PC for the bulk download. So below we have explained to you both the methods Android and PC you can choose the safest method as per your requirement.

How to download images from Instagram for Android?

  • First of all, find the image you want to download on your Android device.
  • Now tap on the three dots icon above the picture and select Copy Link.
  • Then visit DowloadGram website and paste the link in the box provided.
  • Tap download followed by download image. When the download completes it will be shown in your picture gallery.

The second method requires you to download an app called FastSave.

  • So download the FastSave app for Instagram from Google Play Store.
  • Open the app and go to the FastSave Service feature and select Open Instagram.
  • Tap on the three vertical dots above the image and select Copy Link and your image will be downloaded automatically.

 How to download images from Instagram for PC?

  • This technique works the same as the first method of Android devices.
  • Click the three dots icon above the image and select Go to post.
  • Copy URL and paste it on the text box on the DownloadGram’s website and click download followed by download image.

How to download bulk images from Instagram?

  • This method allows you to download multiple images at once. For this, you can use Save-o-gram.
  • Save-o-gram is a software which needs to be downloaded from its official website.
  • Enter a username, hashtag, or a link into the text box.
  • Select the images that should be downloaded and click Download selected photos or Download as a ZIP file.
  • The software comes with a free trial for seven days. After which you can pay a one-time fee of $9.

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Motorola to introduce its first AmphisoundX home theatre range on June 23 in India

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Motorola to introduce its first AmphisoundX home theatre range on June 23 in India

Lenovo owned Motorola entered into the Television trade last year in 2019. Now the company is getting ready to foray into the audio business by launching its first-ever home theatre range. Motorola will be introducing AmphisoundX home theatres on June 23 in India. Yes, the company is releasing its World’s first-ever Home Theatre Range in the country first.

The company has been sharing teasers as well as posters of its upcoming Home Theatre range all set to get launched on June 23. All the variants will be available via the e-commerce website Flipkart. The new range of Motorola home theatres will include a total of three audio products: Motorola AmphisoundX 80W, the Motorola AmphisoundX 150W, and Motorola AmphisoundX Dolby Wireless 160W.

As the name suggests Motorola AmphisoundX Dolby Wireless 160W is powered by Dolby audio. It is a 2.1 Channel Home Theatre range that does not require any cords yes it works wirelessly that can be connected via Bluetooth. The soundbars come with HDMI ARC and optical as another connectivity option. The product has 4 front-firing sound drivers with 6.5-inch bass drivers. It is provided with a 60W subwoofer and 100W soundbar. This Motorola soundbar will be available via Flipkart with a price tag of Rs 10,999.

Whereas the Motorola AmphisoundX 150W Bluetooth Home Theatre comes with a power output of 150W. This includes a 70 W Subwoofer, 8 inch Bass Drive, 150 W Peak Power, 3-inch Audio Drivers. With HDMI Arc and Optical Enabled, it can Stream Upto 4K High-Resolution Audio Via Your TV. The device will be available for purchase at Rs 10,999 via Flipkart.

Lastly, the Motorola AmphisoundX 80W Bluetooth Home Theatre will start selling on Flipkart at Rs 7,999.  This soundbar comes with a power output of 80W and there is a 5.1 channel. The driver size includes 5.25-inch 30W Subwoofer, 2.25-inch x 3 (Soundbar), 3-inch x 2 (Satellites).

The Motorola AmphisoundX home theatre range is scheduled to go on sale in the county via e-commerce website Flipkart starting June 23. There will be a discount of Rs 1,000 on each of the products accompanied by special launch offers.

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WWDC 2020: What to expect and How to watch the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference

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WWDC 2020: What to expect and How to watch the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference

Today the tech giant Apple is going to host this year’s Virtual Worldwide Developers Conference. And just ahead of WWDC the company has introduced Apple Developer Forums. The company is expected to converse about its upcoming projects such as software as well as hardware which is going to be the company’s visualization for the rest of the year. This time Apple can discuss iPhone MacBooks, iMacs and Mac Pros, iOS 14, iPad, WatchOS, MacOS. Due to coronavirus, the company will be hosting the event online so this time one can attend the event without having to pay an entry fee that stars at $1600 that translates to Rs 1,22,003.

Here is how to watch the WWDC live

Today Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference will be live-streamed on your iOS devices, PC and even on Apple TV. The event will begin at 10 AM PT that is 10.30 PM IST. One can watch it on the company’s developer website, app as well as official YouTube channel. The keynote will be led by Apple’s CEO Tim Cook. The developers can also get registered to attend the week-long conference and session. To register visit the Apple’s developer app/website.

What to expect from the WWDC keynote?

The company will be discussing several software and hardware products that we are going to see this year. The next iOS version is the company’s basic announcement of WWDC. At the moment nothing has been shared about the next generation of iOS 13. But this time the iOS 14 is going to come with improved multitasking features, fresh home screen layouts and a new face-lift to its AR apps among others. The coronavirus outbreak has also affected the production for the next iPhone so the company might also push back the launch event of both the device as well as iOS 14 to October.

One prominent development will be a new branding for iOS as well as iPhone OS. Yes, speculations are being made that the company might change the name of these products.

Recently, Apple’s software chief, Craig Federighi announced that from now on iPad will run on its own OS. The new operating system for the iPad will be called iPad OS and will no longer run on iOS. It is going to have its own native operating system which will share the same core of both iOS as well as macOS. While the specific details of the new OS for iPad are yet to go official we expect the company might also discuss it at the conference.

The company might also include the major changes it has made for its Mac devices over the years in its Keynote. As per the rumours the company is most likely to introduce its latest iMac computer this year but it is not confirmed where this will take place at WWDC. The newly designed iMac is expected to be offered in two screen sizes of 21.5-inch and 23-inch options with narrow bezels.

The company is also expected to shift from Intel’s processor to its own RM-based processors for Mac computers. Reports suggest its chipset will be based on the unannounced A14 processor. Hence this step will give Apple more control over its hardware development in order to increase the speed and make its devices more powerful.

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COVID-19 crisis: Know how Philips showcases its commitment to telehealth

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COVID-19 crisis: Know how Philips showcases its commitment to telehealth

Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced it has once again joined forces with the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) to help further the adoption of telehealth across the industry, demonstrating its commitment to connecting care across acute, post-acute and home care settings. The continued collaboration spotlights the growing adoption and momentum in telehealth amidst COVID-19, and the need to convey the exponential shift to telehealth capabilities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the share of Americans participating in telehealth from 11 percent in 2019 to 46 percent up until now, with healthcare systems reporting a 50 to 175-fold increase in telehealth volume compared to pre-pandemic levels.

According to Philips, “As the world begins to move from the first wave of reactive care, into a more proactive phase and beyond, virtual care solutions are supporting the recovery of COVID patients as they transition through their care journey, and non-COVID patients as they return to elective surgeries, diagnoses, prevention and treatments that have been put on hold since the onset of the pandemic.”

Asserting on importance of new opportunities to deliver quality care whenever and wherever it’s needed, Ann Mond Johnson, CEO, ATA, “There is no better time for Philips to team with the ATA. Philips is creating proactive, AI-powered solutions to improve patient monitoring, precision diagnosis and clinical workflows at every point along the continuum. This directly aligns with our vision for telehealth — to drive the transformation of health by integrating virtual care from the hospital to physician offices and the home.”

Philips alignment with ATA will help promote strong  growth and faster adoption of telehealth and policy changes escalated during the COVID crisis as we pivot to innovate ‘virtual first’ strategies to support hospitals, payers, and patients across care settings, including digital health technologies to support healthy living in the home.

“Philips has been a leader in telehealth across acute care and post-acute care settings in the hospital and in the home for over three decades, helping health systems deploy and scale telehealth solutions to help improve patient outcomes, enhance patient and staff experience and lower care costs,” said Roy Jakobs, Chief Business Leader Connected Care, member of the Executive Committee at Royal Philips.

“Our alignment with ATA will help promote strong  growth and faster adoption of telehealth and policy changes escalated during the COVID crisis as we pivot to innovate ‘virtual first’ strategies to support hospitals, payers, and patients across care settings, including digital health technologies to support healthy living in the home,” added Jakob.

As per Philips, COVID-19 has propelled digital technology to the forefront as healthcare systems rapidly expand telehealth, including virtual care, remote patient monitoring, data analytics and medical record-sharing capabilities to care for patients with COVID-19.

In response to the pandemic, Philips has been working with customers around the world to rapidly develop and deploy scalable telehealth solutions to support frontline care professionals and their patients.

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June 22 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance

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June 22 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance

The e-commerce platform Amazon is back with another new session of the quiz on its platform. 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 win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance. 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 June 22 Amazon Quiz Answers:

June 22 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: At which venue is India scheduled to play a day and night Test match during their tour of Australia in 2020-21?

The answer is- Adelaide Oval

Question 2: Shintaro Tsuji, who recently stepped down from his company, is known to have created which iconic character brand?

The answer is- Hello Kitty

Question 3: Which of these terms was coined by John McCarthy and other researchers, at Dartmouth in the summer of 1956?

The answer is- Artificial Intelligence

Question 4: The campaign theme in 2020 for which of these days observed on June 14th, was ‘Safe blood saves lives’?

The answer is- World Blood Donor Day

Question 5: Arturo Vidal who scored Barcelona’s first La Liga goal on their return after the COVID- 19 represents which country?

The answer is- Chile

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.

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Apple’s WWDC20: Know what next you could expect with upcoming iOS 14

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Apple’s WWDC20: Know what next you could expect with upcoming iOS 14

Ahead of the Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 (WWDC20) keynote that is slated to take place on Monday, June 22nd virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this digital-only keynote, the Cupertino-based tech giant is likely to lift curtains off the next generation of iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS to provide the first look of what’s Apple is bringing for its fans next.

During the WWDC20, rumours suggest Apple is likely to lift up some of the pre-existing restrictions in its upcoming iOS 14. As per a Bloomberg report, Apple is planning to enable apps like Chrome or Gmail to be set as defaults in iOS 14. This change will bring in a big impact on developers who strive hard to step up their competition with Apple’s built-in apps. The iOS users still are using Apple’s old apps. On the other hand, Windows, macOS and Android users can enable third-party apps to be set as default.

According to MacRumors, Apple seemingly working on a new fitness app for iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV that is designed to enable users download fitness-related videos to carry workouts. Codenamed “Seymour,” this app is rumoured to appear in iOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14. It is likely to be a standalone app that will be available alongside the existing Activity app.

Under the upcoming iOS 14, iMessage is likely to be getting new @-mentions and the option to retract a message from a thread just like we see on Microsoft Teams and WhatsApp.

Moreover, rumours have hinted that soon users could use their iPhones or Apple Watch just like an NFC car key to unlock their car. How would this happen? Well, Apple is likely to launch a new “CarKey” feature. Along with this, news is rife Apple could also bring changes to iCloud Keychain that is tech giant’s in-built password management tool. With this, Apple iOS user will be getting timely reminders to change their passwords along with support for two-factor authentication.

According to Apple, “The all-new Apple Developer Forums will connect the developer community with more than 1,000 Apple engineers to answer questions and engage in technical discussions. Starting the first day of WWDC, anyone can search and view the forum discussions to follow along, and Apple Developer Program members will be able to post their own questions and learn directly from Apple experts.”

Stay tuned as we will bring you more updates once the Apple’s WWDC20 event kickstarts on June 22nd.

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COVID-19 crisis: NASA and Partner Space Agencies to release global view of coronavirus impacts

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COVID-19 crisis: NASA and Partner Space Agencies to release global view of coronavirus impacts

In order to track the environmental and socioeconomic impacts caused by the global response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a unique collection of data from Earth-observing spacecraft managed by NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will be unveiled during a media teleconference at 9 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 25.

According to NASA, “The COVID-19 Earth Observation Dashboard is a tri-agency collaboration that brings together current and historical satellite observations with analytical tools to create a user-friendly information resource for the public and researchers. The dashboard tracks key indicators of changes in air and water quality, climate, economic activity, and agriculture.”

The teleconference to release global view of coronavirus impact will witness participation from:

  • Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, Washington
  • Josef Aschbacher, director of ESA Earth observation programmes, Frascati, Italy
  • Koji Terada, vice president and director general for the Space Technology Directorate at JAXA, Tsukuba, Japan
  • Shin-ichi Sobue, project manager for JAXA’s Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2, Tsukuba, Japan
  • Ken Jucks, upper atmosphere research program manager at NASA’s Earth Science Division, Washington
  • Marie-Helene Rio, ocean applications scientist at the ESA Centre for Earth Observation, Frascati, Italy

If you too are interested in witnessing the teleconference with supporting graphics, it will be streamed live at here.

Moreover, a link to the COVID-19 Earth Observation Dashboard along with supporting graphics for the briefing will become available at approximately 8 a.m. Thursday, June 25 here.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the routines of millions of people around the world seemingly overnight. In some places, once-congested streets are now easily navigable; previously crammed sidewalks, eerily vacant. Such widespread, rapid change in human activity is unprecedented and its effects on our planet and our lives are only just beginning to be realized.

Earlier in May, NASA’s Earth Science Division announced that it is supporting the science community as it investigates the many changes this unique situation has brought to light. Through its Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science (RRNES) initiative, the agency is providing funding for selected, rapid-turnaround projects that make innovative use of satellite data and other NASA resources to address the different environmental, economic and societal impacts of the pandemic.

The agency recently funded the following four RRNES projects:

  1. Exploring Uneven Gains in Urban Air Quality
  2. Impact of Air Pollution Reduction on the Atmosphere
  3. Air Pollution Links to Water Quality
  4. Shedding (Night) Light on Pandemic Economic Impacts

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is tipped to feature a 120HZ refresh rate display panel

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is tipped to feature a 120HZ refresh rate display panel

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series is rumoured to launch on August 5. On this day the company will reportedly host an Unpacked 2020 event online, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Up till now, we came across lots of rumours, reports and leaks with regard to the sequel of Galaxy Note 10. So far the colour options, display screen and chipset details have been tipped. In a new development, a tipster has claimed that the Ultra variant of the upcoming device is going to feature an LTPO OLED display with a higher refresh of 120Hz. In addition to this, live images of the device showcasing the front panel have also come to light.

News is abuzz that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will be powered by Snapdragon 865+ SoC. This chipset is yet to be announced by Qualcomm. Moreover, it will be supported by an upgraded S Pen stylus. In addition to this, the device will be featuring an LTPO OLED display with QHD+ resolution supported by a refresh rate of 120Hz. There are going to be new camera functions also.

A Twitter post has also showcased the live images of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra which appears to be similar to Galaxy Note 10+ that was launched last year. However, the tipster has only shared the images of the front panel displaying vibrant natural looking wallpapers. The display has a notch to house a selfie camera located at top centre. A curved display panel is clearly seen and on the left side, the device has a volume rocker and a power button.

Some of the previous leaks suggest that the vanilla variant will have a full-HD flat display with 60HZ refresh rate along with wide frames. This indicated that the smartphone will go for narrow bezels instead of a curved display. Moreover, the Galaxy Note 20 series is tipped to be available in three colour options in Black, Copper, White/Grey, and Mint Green. The series is going to include Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. This time we will see a lot of differences in the specifications of the three smartphones. The regular model is most likely to come with a 6.7-inch display, while the Plus variant will come with a 6.9-inch display.

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Solar Eclipse 2020: Witness the annular solar eclipse on June 21, here is how and when to watch the majestic event in India

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Solar Eclipse 2020: Witness the annular solar eclipse on June 21, here is how and when to watch the majestic event in India

On Sunday, June 21 the first solar eclipse also known as Surya Grahan in India is going to be witnessed. This time it is said to be the deepest annular solar eclipse that will be observed after hundreds of years in different parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia including India. The term annular solar eclipse means that a ring of fire will be seen in the sky.

On Sunday this year first solar eclipse will be witnessed in different parts of the world and a ring of fire like phenomenon will appear only for 30 seconds, In India, the partial solar eclipse will begin at 9:15 AM and will reach to its maximum form of annular eclipse forming a necklace of pearls at 12:10 noon.

What is an annular solar eclipse?

As we are very well aware that the solar eclipse is a phenomenon when the Earth is immersed in a shadow cast by Moon eventually blocking the sunlight fully known as full solar eclipse or partially and happens when the Sun, Moon and Earth are aligned. But during the annular solar eclipse when the moon passes between the Sun and the earth either fully or partially hides the sun when seen from the planet earth. Therefore, it gives an impression of a ring of fire or gives an impression of a necklace.

Annular Solar Eclipse timings

This occurrence will be seen in a few parts of northern India while other parts of the country will witness partially. According to Planetary Society, India the eclipse will be visible between 9:56 AM to 2:29 PM in India. It will begin near Gharsana in Rajasthan around 10:12 AM. The formation of the wonder will begin from 11:49 am and end at 11:50 am. It will appear for less than a minute at 12:10 noon.

A partial eclipse will begin in Kolkata at 10:46 am and end at 2:17 pm, whereas it will begin in New Delhi from 10:20 am to 1:48 pm, in Mumbai from 10 am to 1:27 pm. While in Chennai it will start from 10:22 am to 1:41 pm and in Bengaluru between 10.13 am and 1.31 pm.

How to watch Solar Eclipse?

If you are located in one of the above-mentioned locations, then it will be visible with your own eyes. But before you step out of your home to witness the phenomenon then we would warn you not to see it with your naked eyes. Before stepping out think of wearing protection or dark glasses as the harmful rays might damage your sight permanently leading to blindness. Before you watch the solar eclipse take note to use aluminized Mylar, black polymer or welding glass (shade number 14).

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