Coronavirus outbreak: Google Maps pushes up ‘Takeaway’, ‘Delivery’ buttons to make life easy

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Coronavirus outbreak: Google Maps pushes up ‘Takeaway’, ‘Delivery’ buttons to make life easy
As more and more people are practising social distancing amid the Coronavirus pandemic, Google Maps app has now pushed up new shortcut button that shows nearby stores offering ‘Takeaway’ or ‘Delivery’ services right atop its homepage in order to make life of its users easy while they remain at homes.
Google Maps’ ‘Takeout’ and ‘Delivery’ shortcut buttons can be seen alongside the already visible Hotels, Coffee, Restaurants, Gas stations, etc. Mind you! These buttons were hidden earlier but now have been pushed up for the users. On clicking these buttons, a Google Maps user will easily order food by being at home.
The two shortcut buttons are accessible for both iOS and Android users in the US, UAE, France and few other countries. However, we are yet to find out when these buttons in Google Maps will work in India.
Besides this, Google has designed its network to perform during times of high demand during this time of coronavirus outbreak. The tech giant has witnessed more usage of products like Hangouts Meet, and different usage patterns in products like YouTube, making it able to handle peak traffic levels.
Google’s network consists of a system of high-capacity fiber optic cables that encircle the globe, under both land and sea, connecting our data centers to each other, and to you. Traffic flows over its dedicated network, optimized for speed and reliability until the tech giant hands it off to more than 3,000 internet service providers (ISPs) in 200+ countries and territories for local delivery—the “last mile”—using hundreds of points of presence and thousands of edge locations around the world.
According to a Google blog post, “As more and more businesses rely on connecting an at-home workforce to maintain productivity, we’ve seen surges in the use of Google Meet, our video conferencing product, at a rate we’ve never witnessed before. Over the last few weeks, Meet’s day-over-day growth surpassed 60%, and as a result, its daily usage is more than 25 times what it was in January. Despite this growth, the demand has been well within the bounds of our network’s ability.”
Google is also providing easy access to authoritative information from health authorities alongside new data and visualizations. The tech giant has worked with relevant agencies and authorities to roll out a website—available at google.com/covid19—focused on education, prevention and local resources. People can find state-based information, safety and prevention tips, search trends related to COVID-19, and further resources for individuals, educators and businesses.
Moreover, Google is also supporting coronavirus fact-checking and verification efforts. The tech giant has provided $6.5 million in funding to fact-checkers and non-profits fighting misinformation around the world, with an immediate focus on coronavirus.
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Music streaming war: Apple Music trailed behind Spotify in 2019

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Music streaming war: Apple Music trailed behind Spotify in 2019

As the global online music streaming subscriptions increased to 32% year-on-year (YoY) reaching 358 million subscriptions in CY 2019, analysts at the Counterpoint Research have revealed that Apple Music is second after Spotify in total market share throughout the CY 2019. While Spotify secured 31% of the total revenue and 35% of total paid subscribers across the globe, Apple Music gained 24% of total streaming revenues and a 19% share of the total paid subscriptions securing a second spot.

However, Apple’s total subscription base actually grew 36% year-over-year due to the Cupertino-based tech giant’s high focus on its services segment.

“Apple Music is making improvements in its app like the introduction of night mode, curated playlists to target a group,” said Abhilash Kumar, Researh Analyst at Counterpoint.

Talking about the top performers, Kumar added, “Spotify maintained its top spot with the help of promotional activities like free Spotify Premium for three months, price cuts, customized campaigns like Spotify and a focus on exclusive content.”

Besides Spotify and Apple Music, Amazon Music secured the third place as its subscriptions reached a 15% share in 2019 as against 10% in 2018. As per the Counterpoint Research, “Amazon Music has been trying lossless music and is creating its own niche where it competes with Tidal.”

It seems that tech giants like Apple, Google and Amazon have started focusing on music streaming and have sufficient cash at their disposal to give stiff competition to Spotify. The research further added, “Music streaming platforms are even following a two-step approach to gain subscribers, first registering them to their platform as free users by means of excellent advertising campaigns and secondly pitching them with attractive offers to transfer them to become paying subscribers.”

Asserting that increasing paid subscriptions is of prime importance for music streaming platforms, Counterpoint Research added that more than 80% of music streaming revenue came from paid subscriptions. The rest came from advertisements and partnerships with brands and telcos.

The increase in subscription base is also driven by the availability of exclusive content like podcasts, originals which attracted people towards the platform and eventually turned them as subscribers. Moreover, promotional activities like price cuts in subscriptions in emerging markets, bundled offers from telcos added to the growth.

Researchers at Counterpoint believe that online music streaming subscriptions is likely to grow more than 25% YoY to exceed 450 million subscriptions by the end of calendar year 2020.

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April 5 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Samsung Galaxy S20+

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April 5 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Samsung Galaxy S20+

Amazon Quiz has gone live on its platform. The quiz timings are daily 8 AM to 12 noon.  By submitting correct answers the millions of Amazon customers can win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. By participating in today’s quiz you can stand a chance to win Samsung Galaxy S20+.

Daily the e-commerce platform brings a fresh questionnaire to which the contestants have to answer correctly to enter into a lucky draw. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. The Amazon Quiz contains five easy questions that are based on current affairs and general knowledge. Only one person is declared as a winner and the results are announced at the end every month. Answering all the questions correctly might let you win something and a wrong answer will get you eliminated from the quiz. To make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all the 5 questions. check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to win Samsung Galaxy S20+.

April 5 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: According to the recently published World Happiness Report, which city is ranked the world’s happiest city?

The Answer is- Helsinki

Question 2: Who among these famous personalities, is the longest-serving heir apparent to the British throne in history?

The Answer is- Prince Charles

Question 3: ‘Apropos of Nothing’ is a 2020 memoir by which American filmmaker and humourist?

The Answer is- Woody Allen

Question 4: What is the name of India’s first indigenously-developed Light Combat Aircraft?

The Answer is- Tejas

Question 5: The Government of India recently launched a chat-bot named ‘MyGov Corona Helpdesk‘ on which social media platform?

The Answer is- Whatsapp

Follow the steps to know how to participate in the Amazon Quiz:

  • Download the Amazon app from Google Play Store.
  • Fill in the required information through the Sign Up option.
  • Now 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 then tap on the Start button to begin 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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Witness the Super Pink Moon of 2020 on April 8 in India: How to watch the Supermoon

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Witness the Super Pink Moon of 2020 on April 8 in India: How to watch the Supermoon

The next biggest and the brightest supermoon of the year is going to be witnessed on April 8. But unfortunately in India, the supermoon will be visible during the daylight at 08.05 AM IST and 2.35 AM GST. Nonetheless, should not be very disappointed about this because you can witness the live-action through a Livestream.

The April Moon is traditionally known as the Pink Moon and this year the Supermoon will be observed on April 8 which means it would be called Super Pink Moon. However, the people in India will now be able to view as there will be daylight but the moon watchers can witness this phenomenon in the country via Livestream. 

What is a supermoon?

A supermoon is a full moon or a new moon that comes closest while orbiting around the planet earth so it appears slightly larger than the apparent size as viewed from Earth. Technically it is known as perigee-syzygy (of the Earth-Moon-Sun system) or a full (or new) Moon around perigee. It is also associated with both oceanic and crustal tides that lead to this phenomenon. The term supermoon was coined by the astrologer Richard Nolle. According to him “a new or full moon which occurs with the Moon at or near (within 90% of) its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit (perigee). In short, Earth, Moon and Sun are all in a line, with the Moon in its nearest approach to Earth.”

Why is it known as Pink Moon?

The full moon in the month of April is termed as the Pink Moon. It is also called the first full moon of the spring season. The pink moon does not mean that the earth’s satellite will become or glow pink in the night skies. This means that the full Moon is going to be the biggest as well as the brightest full moon of the year. According to a periodical published by Almanac “April’s full Moon often corresponded with the early springtime blooms of a certain wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata — commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox — which also went by the name moss pink.” The Pink Moon is basically the onset of the spring season. It is also referred to as sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. The last time this phenomenon was witnessed between March 9 and March 11. 

How to watch the Livestream of the event in India?

This year it will be visible on April 8 after the sunset on April 7 in India. But in some other regions, it will be visible on April 7 after the sunset. So it will appear in the country during the day time which means the people in India will not be able to witness the phenomena. But the moon watch should not be disappointed as they can still watch the Super Pink Moon through an online live event. Slooh will be webcasting the upcoming supermoon live on their YouTube channel. Also, Virtual Telescope will also be hosting the live streams of supermoons on their YouTube channel.

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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed the pricing of OnePlus 8 series: Report

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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed the pricing of OnePlus 8 series: Report

Even before anyone could the Chinese premium smartphone company OnePlus CEO himself revealed the expected pricing of its upcoming OnePlus 8 series. According to a report, the devices could be the most affordable 5G offering by the company. But it might be a bit pricier than its predecessor, the OnePlus 7 line up. Besides this, he also opened up more on the design factor that OnePlus 8 phones have been tested and awarded an A+ grade by  DisplayMate ahead of the launch. 

According to a report by Business Insider the OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has revealed that OnePus 8 series smartphones won’t cost more than $1,000 in the US (approximately around Rs 76240). However, he did not confirm the solid price tag but the upcoming 5G series by the company is going to be less expensive than any other 5G enabled devices in the market such as Samsung Galaxy S20. In India, the price of the Samsung’s 5G phone starts at  Rs 66,999 for the standard Galaxy S20 model, while the Galaxy S20+ will be available at Rs 73,999 and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will come with a price tag of Rs 92,999. Even though it would be a much affordable option being offered but it would be a bit more expensive than its predecessor. According to him, the high cost is because of few technical changes, he said, “Prices across the supply chain, from raw materials to 5G chips, are all rising generally in the industry.” 

Very recently Lau also confirmed that OnePlus 8 devices will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 865 SoC. offering the 5G connectivity paired with LPDDR5 and UFS 3.0 storage for a better performance and transfer rate. Even before this he also revealed that OnePlus 8 is going to feature a display with 120Hz of refresh rate.

Separately in a tweet, he also revealed that even before the official launch DisplayMate has awarded the upcoming  OnePlus 8 display an A+ grade. The company has conducted an in-depth display test in which the series has earned the highest rating. “DisplayMate’s in-depth Display Shoot-Out for the OnePlus 8 series Smartphones have earned our Highest A+ Display Rating and DisplayMate Best Smartphone Display Awards, with 10+ Display Performance Records including Color Accuracy that is Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect!!” the tweet reads.

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OnePlus 7T has started receiving OxygenOS 10.0.9 update with March security patch

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OnePlus 7T has started receiving OxygenOS 10.0.9 update with March security patch

Recently the premium Chinese smartphone company OnePlus rolled out a new software update for the OnePlus 7 series. Now again the company has released a new software update for the  OnePlus 7T lineup with the March security patch. The company is now rolling out the OTA files for those having OnePlus 7T devices. 

According to the company, OxygenOS 10.0.9 update has been rolled out for the EU as well as the global users. While the Indian users will be receiving OxygenOS 10.3.2 for the OnePlus 7T. The rollout will be done in an incremental manner which means, in the beginning, it will reach a limited number of users. After making sure there is no critical bug a broader rollout will begin in a few days. 

According to the changelog, the software update will bring some system improvement. The company has optimised the RAM management, improved system stability and other known issues have now been fixed. The new update also brings Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.03. 

The OnePlus Gallery app section has also received some enhancements such as the company has now improved the stability for recording videos in slow-mo, the problem with the random disappearance of screenshots in Gallery have now been fixed and the users can play video for long hours without any lags. Earlier it faced some lags when videos were being played from within the app

To recall the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro just received a similar stable OxygenOS 10.3.2 update with March 2020 security patch along with several improvements, improved system stability and fixed known issues, updated Android Security Patch to 2020.03. In Addition to this, there is improved system stability for recording videos in slow-mo, the random disappearance of screenshots in the Gallery has also been fixed and now play videos without any lags.

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Xiaomi launched 75-inch Mi Full-Screen TV Pro and a new Mi TV 4A 60-inch smart TV: Details

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Xiaomi launched 75-inch Mi Full-Screen TV Pro and a new Mi TV 4A 60-inch smart TV: Details

The Chinese tech company took the wraps off two smart TVs in China. The company has already launched 45-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch of the Full-Screen TV Pro series last year and the new screens have been added to the TV portfolio. The company has launched a 75-inch Mi Full-Screen TV Pro and a new Mi TV 4A 60-inch model. Besides this, the company has also introduced Mi smartwatch and a Remi Band as well.

Mi TV 4A 60-inch, Mi Full Screen TV Pro 75-inch features

Xiaomi Full Screen TV Pro 75-inch features an aluminum alloy and very thin bezels on all the sides with 97 percent screen to body ratio. It comes loaded with a 12nm FinFET clock speed of 1.9GHz 64-bit octa-core processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB of 2GB RAM built-in storage. The TV runs on  PatchWall OS. The smart Television features Dolby Audio, XiaoAi assistant as well as voice commands. It comes with pre-installed apps such as Youku, Tencent Video among others.

Xiaomi Full Screen TV Pro

While on the other hand, the Mi TV 4A 60-inch model features a 4K UHD LCD display with close to zero bezels. It is powered by a  64-bit Amlogic processor paired with 2GB RAM and in-built storage of 8GB. The 60-inch model also runs on PatchWall OS. For connectivity, it includes HDMI ports, USB ports, and AV input. It has support for both Dolby Audio and DTS-HD with two up-firing speakers. It also comes integrated with XiaoAI voice assistant.

Mi TV 4A 60-inch, Mi Full Screen TV Pro 75-inch pricing

The Mi TV 4A 60-inch model has been launched with a price tag of CNY 1,999 that translates to Rs  21,400. Whereas the Mi Full-Screen TV Pro 75-inch variant will be available at CNY 5,999 that translates to Rs 64,500. Both models of the Mi TV 4A series will go up for crowdfunding via Mi.com from April 9 in China. 

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Facebook launches new Messenger Desktop App for users to group video call and chats on a bigger screen 

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Facebook launches new Messenger Desktop App for users to group video call and chats on a bigger screen 

The Social media giant Facebook has launched a desktop version of its Messenger app for macOS and Windows so that users can video chat using their PC or laptop to stay connected with their loved ones on a larger screen. This move has been taken in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to this many people are forced to stay at home as many nations have already imposed lockdown to contain the spread of the virus. 

The company has now announced a standalone Facebook desktop app for group video calling as well as chanting. The app will be available for both Windows and macOS versions.

The Facebook blog post said, “Today we’re launching a Messenger app for macOS and Windows so you can video chat on your computer and stay connected with friends and family all over the world. Now more than ever, people are using technology to stay in touch with the people they care about, even when physically apart. Over the past month, we saw more than a 100% increase in people using their desktop browser for audio and video calling on Messenger. Now with apps for macOS and Windows, the best of Messenger is coming to desktop, including unlimited and free group video calls.”

The Facebook desktop app allows the users to group video calls on a bigger screen to connect with their family and friends, join a workout session, etc. Unlike the Zoom app, the Facebook app supports not more than eight participants to join a video chat as to Zoom which allows more than 50 people to participate in a video call.

The user does not require anyone’s email or contact number to connect as all the Facebook friends have Messenger. The chats are also easily accessible, and you can pop in and out of the app while doing other things on your computer. A notification will be received when a new message drops so to find the chat quickly. The users can also choose to mute or snooze a notification. The new app contains all the features of Facebook Messenger on a larger screen including dark mode and GIFs.

The Facebook desktop app can now be downloaded via Microsoft store as well as the Mac app store.

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April 4 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the questions to win Dell Inspiron 5593 Laptop

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April 4 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the questions to win Dell Inspiron 5593 Laptop

Amazon India is back with another lucrative quiz on its platform. Amazon Quiz has already gone live and today you can stand a chance to win Dell Inspiron 5593 Laptop. Every day the e-commerce platform brings an opportunity for its customers to win amazing prizes by answering five questions. The questionnaire is based on general knowledge and current affairs. If you managed to answer all the questions correctly you will be eligible to win gifts such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S20, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among others. 

The Amazon Quiz is hosted for the app users only which means desktops users cannot participate in the quiz. So before participating just make sure you have downloaded the Amazon App. The lucky users might win something by answering all the questions correctly. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Daily Amazon gives a chance to millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes. To participate and win check out today’s answers of the Amazon Quiz.

April 4 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: On April 1st, 2019, the Netherlands wing of which company announced that it had developed a product that allows a user to ‘talk to a Tulip?

The Answer is- Google

Question 2: Which former Vice President, born on April 1st, was the Permanent Representative of India to the UN from January 1993- January 1995?

The Answer is- Mohammad Hamid Ansari

Question 3: Which former India international was the head coach of the Bengal team that made it to the final of the 2020 Ranji trophy?

The Answer is- Arun Lal

Question 4: Which famous comedian born on April 2nd, first came to prominence after winning The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2007?

The Answer is- Kapil Sharma

Question 5: On 24th March, Google launched a doodle celebrating Banh Mi, a street food sandwich originating in which country?

The Answer is- Vietnam 

The participants have to answer 5 questions that are based on general knowledge and current affairs. After clearing the daily quiz their name will be shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. Amazon announces the results of the lucky draw at the end of the month. So today’s Quiz winner’s name will be announced on April 30. 

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Smartphone war: Xiaomi likely to introduce 144MP camera sensor to take on Huawei and Samsung

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Smartphone war: Xiaomi likely to introduce 144MP camera sensor to take on Huawei and Samsung

In order to take on Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Huawei P40 Pro, Xiaomi is bracing up to lift curtains off the world’s first 144MP camera sensor during its new smartphone flagship launch later this year.

Tipster Sudhanshu has taken to Twitter to hint that Xiaomi is working on a phone with 144MP camera sensor. According to him, this much-anticipated camera sensor by Xiaomi could be seen fitted in either the Mi 10S Pro or the Mi CC10 Pro smartphone.

However, not much information has been leaked as of now. We are hoping to get more details soon.

Recently, Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Mi 10 Lite 5G. According to the smartphone maker, each device in Xiaomi’s new flagship line is 5G-ready out of the box, enabling the next generation in mobile connectivity for the first time ever. Besides these products, Xiaomi also launched five new ecosystem products slated for its global markets that included Mi AIoT Router AX3600 , Mi AIoT Router AC2350, Mi TV 4S 65”, Mi Air Purifier 3H, and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro brings photography and videography to the forefront as it is packed with an 108MP primary sensor, which is currently the biggest smartphone sensors in the market. In addition to shooting ultra-clear 108MP shots, users can document scenes in full perspective through its Mi 10 Pro’s 20MP ultra wide-angle lens. The device also comes fitted with two dedicated telephoto lenses that cover a wide range of focal lengths: users can snap gorgeous portraits at 2x zoom, or faraway subjects up to 50x zoom with the OIS-stabilized ultra long-range zoom lens.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi has unveiled its annual Mi Fan Festival 2020 (MFF 2020), showing its sincere gratitude to millions of Mi Fans for their unwavering trust and support. This year’s theme is “Live smart, buy smart”. Xiaomi has joined hands with more than 49 overseas e-commerce platforms to jointly offer special products and amazing deals for global Mi Fans during the festival that will start on April 7 till April 10. Moreover, Xiaomi fans can also expect dozens of surprises during this grand celebration.

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New GST Rate: Apple, Xiaomi hike smartphone prices in India

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New GST Rate: Apple, Xiaomi hike smartphone prices in India

After the implementation of Modi-led government’s new GST rate for phones, the major smartphone players like Apple, Xiaomi, etc. have hiked the prices across segments. The GST rates for mobile phones have been increased to 18 percent as against 12 percent earlier.

According to 91 Mobiles, the decision of increasing price will not be rolled back as the GST rate hike is permanent. Other than that, the price of handsets can be on the rise due to the COVID-19 outbreak also as the movement of delivering non-essential goods across India and worldwide is restricted.

As per the revised listing, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 64GB will start from Rs 1,17,100 as against Rs 1,11,200 earlier. On the other hand, Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB can be taken home for Rs 1,06,000, as compared to Rs 1,01,200 while the iPhone 11 64GB has also witnessed a price hike as it comes for Rs 68,300 as against Rs 64,900. Looking at Apple iPhone XR, the price of this device has been increased to Rs 52,500 as compared to Rs 49,900 earlier. On the other hand, Apple iPhone 7 32GB is now available for Rs 31,500 as against Rs 29,900.

Apple had increased the prices of some of its iPhone models citing the hiked import duty of various products both by way of increase in basic custom duty rate and withdrawal of earlier exemption from customs duty under the Social Welfare Surcharge.

Moving on to the Xiaomi devices, the Chinese smartphone maker has announced that the new pricing will be reflected on Mi.com. While the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, which is yet to go on sale in India, with 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM will come with a price tag of Rs 16,499 as against Rs. 14,999. On the other hand, the 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant will go on sale for Rs 17,999 and the 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant will hit the shelves for Rs. 19,999.

As far as the Redmi Note 9 Pro is concerned, let’s check the price:

  • The base variant (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM) comes with the price tag of Rs 13,999 instead of Rs 12,999
  • The top-end variant (6GB RAM + 128GB ROM) comes with the price tag of Rs 16,999 instead of Rs 15,999

Looking at the Redmi K20, the price of Redmi K20 6GB RAM + 64GB storage option is now Rs 21,999 while the high-end 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model will cost you Rs 24,999. Now, Redmi K20 Pro (6GB+64GB model) will cost you Rs 26,999 while the top-end model of the K20 Pro will now cost Rs 29,999.

The prices of Xiaomi Mi A3 and the Redmi Note 8 have been increased by up to Rs 1,000. However, the cost of the Redmi Go, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Mi A3 still remains the same.

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Asus extended warranty across its product portfolio for a period of 30 days amid coronavirus lockdown

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Asus extended warranty across its product portfolio for a period of 30 days amid coronavirus lockdown

The tech industry has been shaken up by the coronavirus pandemic. Either the companies are rescheduling their launches or have been extending the warranty of their products. Just now the Taiwanese electronics giant Asus has also announced an extension of warranty support for their customers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Every other Electronics and smartphone company including Samsung, OnePlus, Lenovo and others have extended warranties on their products in view of the lockdown situation in the country to combat the spread of coronavirus. Asus has also done the same by extending the warranty for all its smartphones including Laptops, Desktops, All in one, and Tablets. According to the company, the extension scheme will be available on all the products whose warranty has expired during the lockdown period between March 25, 2020, and April 14, 2020, for a period of 30 days.

“Leon Yu – Regional Director, System Business Group, Asus India & South Asia said, “Abiding to the lock-down rules, we have our online support active for consumers even under the current circumstances but have had to temporarily pause service through our onsite service operations and service centers. We understand these tough situations and we would like to ensure peace of mind, of our customers by extending the warranty support by one month on ASUS and ROG products, whose warranty was expiring during the lockdown period.” He further added, “Rest assured, we will resume offline operations with more zest and enthusiasm as soon as the regulations are lifted. We would like to thank our users in advance for their understanding and patience.  We are sure that we will emerge stronger from this pandemic. In the meanwhile, we urge everyone to stay home and stay safe.”

Lately the South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung has also announced the warranty extension on the products to cushion their customers.  It has extended the warranty across its product portfolio until May 31. Just like Asus the product warranty extension applies on the device whose warranty has expired between March 20 and April 30, 2020, when the lockdown was imposed in the country. 

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Lenovo and Motorola extends warranty on all its products till May 31 amid coronavirus lockdown

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Lenovo and Motorola extends warranty on all its products till May 31 amid coronavirus lockdown

The Lenovo owned smartphone company Motorola has now announced the warranty extension on all its products in view of the coronavirus crisis. According to the company, there will be a free extended warranty on all its smartphones as well as accessories until May 31.

The company announced, “Keeping customer centricity as our primary objective, Lenovo and Motorola are leveraging the full strength of our global business operations to maintain services support and minimize any potential impact on customers worldwide during this challenging time of COVID-19 pandemic.”

Lenovo and Motorola are the latest companies to have announced extended warranty across all their products for up to 75 days. The companies have announced a free global warranty extension until May 31, 2020. This applies to the products whose warranty is going to expire between March 15  through April 30 this year. 

“To better support our customers, Lenovo and Motorola are offering a free global warranty extension for up to 75 days through May 31, 2020, for all Lenovo/Motorola smartphones and accessories with warranties that are coming to an end between March 15  through April 30, 2020” it further added.

To recall other companies have already announced a warranty extension on their products. Very recently OnePlus also joined the list by extending the warranty period on the OnePlus devices till May 31. According to the company, this scheme is applicable to the OnePlus devices whose warranty expires between March 1 and May 30. Additionally, the company has also extended the return and replacement period of its devices from 15 to 30 days along with two-way free shipping on all returns, replacements, as well as repairs. The company also said that it has formed a special team to look after all the issues related to warranty and replacement. 

“Additionally, we are also working on a back-up device program that will allow you to stay connected with your loved ones if your phone is out for repair. Initially, the back-up device program will be in the pilot stage available for Europe and North America with limited stock, however, we will do our best to support you,” the company in its statement said.

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earphones to launch in four colours

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earphones to launch in four colours

As we are eagerly waiting for OnePlus 8 Pro to launch officially, an image shared by popular tipster Evan Blass through his Patreon account has revealed that the company is likely to lift curtains off its OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earphones in all colours.

A tweet by Evleaks suggests that OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z, which will be a successor to OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2, will come in 4 colours— Green, Blue, Black and Silver. Earlier, it was rumoured that OnePlus Wireless Z could come with noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, Type-C port, and easy pairing with OnePlus smartphones. However, we are yet to find out details about the design as well as specifications of the OnePlus wireless charger but earlier leaks have suggested that it will provide a 30W charging output.

According to 91mobiles, tipster Ishan Agarwal has revealed that the Chinese company is planning to launch a new pair of wireless earphones which will be known as OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z. Mind you! OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z will not be the handset maker’s first truly wireless earbuds rather it will be an affordable version of the company’s Bullets Wireless 2 earphones, added Agarwal.

Moving on the price, it is likely that the Bullets Wireless Z will be available at a price point of $100 (approx. Rs 7,599). As per the sources, OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z earphones will be launched alongside the 8 Pro on April 14.

As far as OnePlus 8 Pro is concerned, we could see this handset in an exclusive ‘Ultramarine Blue’ colour besides the Glacial Green and Onxy Black colours catering the smartphone users who love to flaunt their phones. According to Winfuture, while the ‘Ultramarine Blue’, which wasn’t seen ever before, is exclusively for OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone, the ‘Interstellar Glow’ is reserved for the OnePlus 8 at least for the time being.

A latest leak by popular tipster Ronald Quandt has revealed OnePlus 8 Pro will come fitted with a dual 48MP setup on the back panel that will be fitted with a Sony IMX689 sensor in the main camera and an IMX586 in the ultra-wide cam. Besides this, OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone will also house an 8MP telephoto camera along with 3x optical zoom and a 5MP sensor. For selfie freaks, the device will be equipped with a 16MP front-facing camera.

Moreover, OnePlus has already confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 8 series of its phones will comprise of 5G technology.

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Dolby On app rolled out on Android for improved audio and video recording as well as live streaming

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Dolby On app rolled out on Android for improved audio and video recording as well as live streaming

American company specializing in audio noise reduction and audio encoding/compression Dolby has today announced the Dolby On app for Android users. The company has already released the app for Apple’s iOS platform.

Dolby On is a free music and video recording and streaming app that has been launched by the company today. The app is now available for download via the Google Play store. According to the company the app has been designed in a way so that the user can easily record and live stream audio and video with superior Dolby sound quality with the use of their device.

The company says that the app offers musicians and content creators a powerful mobile tool to capture their ideas and inspirations to share it with their friends and collaborators with the use of Dolby sound. The app gets a load of the sound coming in and then it automatically applies its audio effects such as compression, EQ, limiting, noise reduction, stereo widening, de-essing and more. The audio can further be edited with unique sound “styles” – like photo filters in Instagram that allow you to apply sonic profiles to your recording. This allows the creators to record as well as Livestream both audios as well as videos with Dolby sound. The iOS app has an in-built live streaming feature for sharing out content to Twitch or Facebook.

Here is a guide to how to use the Dolby On the app:

  • For video, frame your shot by setting up your phone or tablet, and ensure your space is lit properly. For audio-only recordings, you should experiment with phone placement to get the right mix of sound sources (for example, capturing the right balance of your voice and guitar.)
  • Check your levels and keep an eye on the in-app level meter if you’re in the red, reduce your volume or move the phone further away to avoid clipping. 
  • Should you be using the iOS live streaming feature, make sure you have your Facebook or Twitch feeds available nearby on a separate device so you can view feedback and engage with your viewers in real-time. While live streaming will work from a good cell data signal, we definitely recommend a strong WiFi connection for the best results.

Dolby On app is now available on Google Play Store and App Store in India.

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OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone to come in ‘Ultramarine Blue’ colour: Leak

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OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone to come in ‘Ultramarine Blue’ colour: Leak

As we are inching closer to the official launch of OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone, rumour mill is come out with one after another leak. Now, the news is rife that OnePlus 8 Pro could be seen in an exclusive ‘Ultramarine Blue’ colour besides the Glacial Green and Onxy Black colours catering the smartphone users who love to flaunt their phones.

According to Winfuture, while the ‘Ultramarine Blue’, which wasn’t seen ever before, is exclusively for OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone, the ‘Interstellar Glow’ is reserved for the OnePlus 8 at least for the time being.

A latest leak by popular tipster Ronald Quandt has revealed that OnePlus have worked intensively to boost the camera technology. As per Quandt, there will be a dual 48MP setup on the back panel that will be fitted with a Sony IMX689 sensor in the main camera and an IMX586 in the ultra-wide cam. Besides this, OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone will also house an 8MP telephoto camera along with 3x optical zoom and a 5MP sensor. For selfie freaks, the device will be equipped with a 16MP front-facing camera.

OnePlus has already confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 8 series of its phones will comprise of 5g technology. In an interview to CNET, OnePlus CEO and co-founder Pete Lau explained that “going forward, we’re all in on 5G. I want to restate our commitment to 5G and our long term investment. We’ve been investing in 5G for several years and we see this as the direction going forward and one we’re very much committed to.”

Another leak by TrueTech has reported that a tipster claiming to be an employee of OnePlus has revealed that OnePlus 8 Pro will come with 120Hz Display. The leaked display shot of OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone showcases screen refresh rates with three different selection modes:

  • 120Hz – For maximum smoothness but slight reduced battery life.
  • 90Hz – For balanced smoothness and balanced battery life.
  • 60Hz – Less smoothness but slightly extended battery life.

The leaked screen shot of what it claims to be OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone showed that the mode selected 120Hz. Moreover, a disclaimer stating “the higher the screen refresh rate, the smoother the experience” can also be in seen in the leaked image. However, there was no hint whether this will bring down the resolution below 1080pixel.

Besides this, a forum post on OnePlus website talk about the development of its next-generation 120Hz Fluid Display. “The spirit of ‘Never Settle’ is not about specs alone. The smoothest smartphone display must also be able to deliver a superior visual quality and viewing comfort. We’re sure that OnePlus’s new 120Hz Fluid Display will be the best you’ll lay eyes on in 2020,” claims the post by Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus.

As far as price is concerned, several news reports have revealed that OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone will be sub-$1000 device (which translates to a price less than Rs 76,000).

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Apple might launch iPhone SE today, new storage and colour models tipped: Report

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Apple might launch iPhone SE today, new storage and colour models tipped: Report

iPhone 9 aka iPhone SE 2 is expected to launch today by the company. For a long time, the company has been preventing smartphone launch due to Coronavirus lockdown. The smartphone has been part of the rumour mills for a very long time. But some reports have now suggested that today the device will finally be unveiled before the world. 

According to a report by 9to5Mac, the iPhone SE 2 is supposed to launch on April 3 that is today. However, there has been no confirmation by the company about the release date. The publisher has also shared more information with regard to the handset’s colour as well as storage variants. The Apple entry-level iPhone model is expected to equip the same chip as the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Plus that is an A13 bionic processor. As per the report, the device will come in three colour options white, red and product red. The report has also confirmed that the long-rumoured phone will also have five cases of black silicone, white silicone, red leather, black leather and midnight blue leather.

The new iPhone SE is also suggested to be offered in three storage models of 64GB, 128GB along with 256GB. 

Previously Apple analyst  Ming-Chi Kuo also suggested that the red colour option, with  64GB and 128GB options. However, he did not mention the higher-capacity 256GB version. He also reported that the new device price will start from $399 that translates to Rs 30,326. The Apple’s 2020 device is also said to be an upgraded model of iPhone 8 which is currently being sold at Rs 38,999. It will adapt the same form factor as the iPhone 8 but might come with an improved battery life with the removal of 3D Touch that was present on Apple’s older models.

However, Jon Prosser’s tweet contradicts the report of 9to5Mac. According to him, the long rumoured affordable iPhone model might get launched on April 15 after holding an internal meeting. In addition to this iPhone SE will hit the shelves on April 22. However, all the mentioned dates are tentative the company might delay the product launch due to the coronavirus crisis.

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Asus introduced ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 gaming laptop with the latest Intel 10th Gen Core i9 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super GPU in India

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Asus introduced ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 gaming laptop with the latest Intel 10th Gen Core i9 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super GPU in India

Recently the computing hardware manufacturer Intel, as well as Nvidia, have announced their respective most recent processors and graphics cards. Before long the Taiwanese company Asus announced its series of new gaming laptops in India which comes equipped with the new hardware. The company has launched a  dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 gaming laptop. The older models from the company have received an upgrade while the latest laptops now come with a dual-screen. Until now the launch date of the Asus gaming laptop is still not known. The company has also chosen to keep mum on the pricing also.

The all-new ROG Zephyrus Duo looks similar to the company’s ZenBook Duo that was launched last year. The gaming laptop comes with a secondary ScreenPad Plus screen which also serves as multiple monitors on the laptop. The device comes equipped with the new Core i9-10980HK CPU and GeForce RTX 2080 Super GPU. It features a primary 15.6-inch screen which can be chosen between UHD at 60Hz  and Full HD at 300Hz. Whereas the secondary screen is a 14.1-inch touch screen panel with 3840×1100 pixels of resolution whereas the primary screen does not support touch. The company has designed the hinge in such a way that it can be raised at a 13-degree angle that also enhances the user’s performance while leaving a gap for a better cooling system at the bottom.

It comes with a 15.6-inch Non-glare UHD (3840 x 2160), with IPS panel 60Hz, 100% Adobe RGB, Pantone Validated, G-SYNC  with secondary 14.1-inch (3840 x 1100) touchscreen. While the other one offers 15.6-inch Non-glare Full HD (1920 x 1080) with IPS panel 300Hz/3ms, 100% sRGB, Pantone Validated, G-SYNC along with a secondary  14.1-inch (3840 x 1100) touchscreen. The device offers a Backlit chiclet keyboard with Per-key RGB lighting having 1.4mm travel distance along with N key rollover.

 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is powered by Intel’s up to the minute 10th Gen Core i9 or Core i7 CPUs paired with Nvidia’s latest GeForce RTX 2080 Super or GeForce RTX 2070 Super discrete GPU for improved performance. It is offered with DDR4-3200 RAM with a free SODIMM slot which allows it to further expand up to 32GB. The Asus ROG laptop will be offered with dual NVMe M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 for speed. The users will also get 2 x 4W speakers with Smart AMP technology with ESS Sabre DAC along with array microphones offering voice control. The device boasts a 90Wh battery that is supported by a 240W charger. 

Whereas the older models from last years such as ROG Zephyrus S17, ROG Zephyrus M15, ROG Strix Scar and ROG Strix G15 laptops have also been upgraded with the latest Intel and Nvidia hardware. Many of the models from the range of laptops will be offering 300Hz display options along with rel Adobe RGB colour space coverage and a liquid metal thermal conductive material have been used for the better cooling system which has been developed by Thermal Grizzly.

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April 3 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Firefox Mountain cycle

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April 3 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Firefox Mountain cycle

Every day Amazon India brings a daily quiz for its customers to win exciting new prizes every day on its platform. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Today you Win Firefox Mountain cycle if you managed to answer all the questions correctly. Daily a new set of questions is presented in front of the participants that gives millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes.

The Amazon Quiz has gone live on its mobile platform. The participants have to answer 5 questions that are based on general knowledge and current affairs. After clearing the daily quiz their name will be shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. Amazon announces the results of the lucky draw at the end of the month. So today’s Quiz winner’s name will be announced on April 30. 

By participating in Amazon Quiz every day you can stand a chance to win prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S20, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among others. The Amazon Quiz is hosted by the app users only, it is not available for desktop users. So before participating just make sure you have downloaded the Amazon App. The lucky users might win something by answering all the questions correctly. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon quiz.

April 2 Amazon Quiz Answers:

Question 1: Using the new ‘Crew Dragon’ spacecraft which organisation announced plans to send 3 tourists to the International Space Station in 2021?

The Answer is- SpaceX

Question 2: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh recently released a book titled ‘Invincible’ on which former Indian minister?

The Answer is- Manohar Parrikar

Question 3: Ignaz Semmelweis, a 19th-century obstetrician, is now widely credited with discovering the medical importance of which of the following?

The Answer is- Hand Washing

Question 4: Shaheed Diwas is observed on March 23rd to honour the day when Rajguru, Sukhdev Thapar and ________ attained martyrdom? (Fill in the blank)

The Answer is- Bhagat Singh

Question 5: Which of these upcoming movies starring Akshay Kumar, is a remake of the famous Tamil horror movie Kanchana?

The Answer is- Laxmmi Bomb

How to play Amazon Quiz?

  • Sign in to the Amazon App. If you are not signed in, you will be directed to a sign-in page.
  • Scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner. 
  • Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
  • There will be a total of 5 questions. Answer all 5 questions correctly to enter the lucky draw.
  • Getting any question incorrect makes you ineligible for today’s lucky draw. You can try again tomorrow for a new prize.
  • The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.

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April 2 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the five questions to win Rs 20,000 Amazon Pay Balance

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April 2 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the five questions to win Rs 20,000 Amazon Pay Balance

Every day is a new day and everyone faces new challenges and hardships just like the coronavirus outbreak has created for us. Similarly, Amazon India also challenges its customers to win exciting new prizes every day by participating in Amazon Quiz on its platform. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Today e-commerce will let you win Rs 20000 Amazon Pay Balance if you managed to answer all the questions correctly.

The Amazon Quiz has gone live on its mobile platform. In the Quiz the participants have to answer 5 questions that are based on general knowledge and current affairs. After they have cleared the daily quiz their name will be shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The company announced the results of the lucky draw at the end of the month and today Quiz winner’s name will be announced on April 30. The Amazon Quiz is hosted by the app users only, it is not available for desktop users. So before you participate to make sure you have downloaded the Amazon App. The lucky users might win something by answering all the questions correctly. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon quiz.

April 2 Amazon Quiz Answers:

Question 1: What does CET, the new exam for various government jobs proposed by the Indian government, stand for?

The Answer is- Common Eligibility Test

Question 2: Which of these days is observed on 27th March by ITI- a world organization for the performing arts?

The Answer is- World Theatre Day

Question 3: Swavalamban Express is a special train journey launched by SIDBI for which group of people?

The Answer is- Entrepreneurs

Question 4: Daniel, an 18-year-old who made his debut for AC Milan on 2nd February 2020 is the son of which AC Milan legend?

The Answer is- Paolo Maldini

Question 5: Who among these stepped down from the board of Microsoft in the 2nd week of March 2020?

The Answer is- Bill Gates

How to play Amazon Quiz?

  • Sign in to the Amazon App. If you are not signed in, you will be directed to a sign-in page.
  • Scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner. 
  • Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
  • There will be a total of 5 questions. Answer all 5 questions correctly to enter the lucky draw.
  • Getting any question incorrect makes you ineligible for today’s lucky draw. You can try again tomorrow for a new prize.
  • The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.

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Fitbit Charge 4 with built-in GPS launched in India 

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Fitbit Charge 4 with built-in GPS launched in India 

The popular fitness brand Fitbit has announced the launch of its new fitness band in India. The company has introduced the Fitbit Charge 4 that now comes with a new personalised heart rate metric that tracks your physical activity beyond steps to help you move efficiently every day and improve your overall health.

Yes, Fitbit Charge 4 has been launched in India that now comes with improved health tracking sensors and features. The device comes with built-in GPS as well as Spotify. The fitness band is claimed to deliver up to 7 days of battery life and features in a sleek, swim-proof design at an affordable price. 

This Fitbit wearable includes the latest health and fitness features such as Active Zone Minutes which is a new personalized standard based on your resting heart rate and age that tracks any workout that gets your heart pumping, from indoor biking to yoga, measuring the time you spend in each heart rate zone toward a weekly goal of 150 minutes. According to the company new content has also been added to Fitbit Premium that includes programs such as workouts from brands like barre3, Down Dog and Physique 57, mindfulness tools, challenges and more. It offers 40 new pieces of free content along with free 90-day trial for new Premium users.

Fitbit Charge 4

The company has introduced Active Zone Minutes to the Fitbit Charge 4 that optimises  GPS performance and includes a comfortable design for all-day wear even while sleeping also. It comes with an inductive button, a scratch-resistant screen and a bright, crisp touchscreen display that is easy to view in natural light. The built-in GPS allows you to leave your phone at home while going out for running, walking and other outdoor activities. 

The Fitbit’s PurePulse is capable of tracking your heart rate 24/7. It uses your heart rate zones to track your effort for any heart-pumping activity. The smart band comes with sleep features that will help you to understand and improve your sleep. The company promises to bring a smart wake feature that will use machine learning to wake you at the optimal time earlier it was available on Fitbit smartwatches. Whereas the sleep feature provides deeper insights into your sleep with a daily look at the quality of your sleep while it improves your sleep lets you set alarms and activate Sleep Mode to maintain routines and sleep schedules. 

Fitbit Charge 4 Pricing and availability

Fitbit Charge 4 has been launched with a price tag of Rs 14,999 for the Black, Rosewood, and Storm Black/ Blue variants. Whereas the special edition Granite Reflective/ Black Woven variant has been priced at Rs 16,999. The company has not yet announced the sale date of the fitness tracker but is expected to be available for purchase this month only via both online and offline stores. 

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ACT Fibernet upgraded speed up to 300 Mbps till April 30 along with an exclusive online CS:GO tournament for its subscribers

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ACT Fibernet upgraded speed up to 300 Mbps till April 30 along with an exclusive online CS:GO tournament for its subscribers

The coronavirus has impaired the whole world and every other nation has imposed lockdown to contain the spread of the virus. This has hugely impacted not only the tech industry but every industry also. The employees have to take work from home to deal with the current situation of the lockdown. Many telecom operators are coming with new data plans to combat the crisis. In the fight ACT, Fibernet has now extended its upgraded speed along with more data offers for its subscribers until April 30. To recall last month the company has also announced a new scheme to benefit its users until March 31st which has now been extended. 

According to the company, those who availed the benefit of the plan till March 31 will get automatically extended to April 30. The company said, “You are already experiencing 300Mbps speed and enjoying unlimited data. This will be valid until April 30, 2020. Please ensure that you have the latest router that supports up to 300Mbps speeds.” The move has been taken to support their user working from home. This is applicable to all the users across the country where the ACT Fibernet operates. 

Besides this the company has launched an exclusive online CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) community tournament for all ACT Fibernet customers. This company has partnered with The Esports Club (TEC) to host an all exclusive online gaming tournament for its customers starting from April 3 till April 12.

Speaking on the launch of the tournament Ravi Karthik, Lead – Marketing, Innovation, and Customer Experience – ACT Fibernet said, “We see a huge interest and traction amongst our customers for online gaming. ACT Fibernet is the leading ISP for gaming, providing high speeds, low latency and negligible packet losses. We have been consistently topping the Steam charts for gaming traffic in India, which is a testament to customers recognizing ACT as the preferred network for gaming.”

The  CS:GO tournament is scheduled as a series of daily tournaments that will be hosted online so that users can participate during their stay at home. Gamers will compete for 1-on-1 in daily matches and make their way up to the finals. According to the company in total, the final 16 matches of each day will be broadcasted on ACT’s social media pages.  The players can win an attractive prize pool of Rs 6,000 daily which is going to be divided among the top three winners. Whereas the top 10 participants will receive a complimentary 1-Month Gaming Pack. The name of the winners will be announced at the end of the month via the company’s social media channel.

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April Fools’ Day: PUBG runs Fantasy Battle Royale event mode for Internet Warriors

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April Fools’ Day: PUBG runs Fantasy Battle Royale event mode for Internet Warriors

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, most the companies across the world have dropped the usual trend of cracking a joke or playing a prank. However, PUBG has continued with its idea of running a Fantasy Battle Royale event mode, starting on April 1 till April 7.
“In a time when people are keeping themselves safe and indoors, we believe that video games offer a diversion from solitude and a way to be social while still staying safely apart. For these reasons, we’ve chosen to go forward with our planned event in hopes that it offers a little bit of light-hearted fun during this necessary isolation,” PUBG revealed in its official blog post.

In order to play, you simply need to click on the Fantasy Battle Royale banner in main lobby to enter the special Fantasy BR lobby. However, choose from one of four character classes lifted straight out of D&D lore—wizards, barbarians, paladins, and rangers— before starting the game. These character classes bring a different set of skills to the fight. Mind you! Fantasy BR, which takes place on the Dragon’s Isle (Erangel), does not support 1 man or 3 man squad but will automatically find suitable companions for you. Friendly fire is disabled. It does not grant XP rewards but BP is earned based on your total gameplay time.

Besides this, there will be special fantasy-themed rewards for taking part. The game mode is far from a full conversion. Developers have introduced some “alternate choices” in how they represent fantasy within the confines of PUBG’s militaristic world. Well, Fantasy Battle Royale is an optional event mode that lets you choose from one of four fantasy classes to take on the Battlegrounds in a completely different way. Developer at PUBG have put to use the existing mechanics in fun and crazy new ways to create a funny mode. As per the blog post, Fantasy BR has given us the opportunity to test a few new ideas in a real but fantasy environment.

The PUBG teams states that none of this means that these test features are going to appear in normal PUBG matches in coming days. However, it helps the team gather your feedback so it can decide whether or not to develop them further.

So, put on your robe and wizard hat and get set to play Fantasy Battle Royale.

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COVID-19: Google Lens likely to get Education Mode, Offline Translations updates

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COVID-19: Google Lens likely to get Education Mode, Offline Translations updates

With remote learning catching up in schools and universities across the globe owing to COVID-19 pandemic, news is rife that Google Lens will soon introduce updates like Education Mode and Offline Translations to make distant learning easy.

According to a report by XDA Developers, a new strings in Google App beta version 11.3.7.29 revealed that users can download language packs which enables the translation of text even when they are in offline mode. However, we haven’t yet received any insight regarding what all languages will be supported under the Offline Translation in Google Lens app. It is likely that this feature may support the pre-existing languages on Google Translate app.

Besides this, the report also showed a brief testing of Google Lens’ Education mode. We could then see a pop-up question by Google where it asked the users to “point at homework question to get help.” Only time will reveal what all question this new feature of Google Lens will be able to answer.

Till now, Google Lens app enables its users to translate words they see, save a business card to their contacts, add events to their calendar via a poster, and copy and paste complicated codes or long paragraphs into their phone to save time. Besides this, one could also find out details of the plant kept in their friend’s apartment or what’s the breed of their pet dog using Google Lens app.

Moreover, Google Lens app helps you explore places around you by providing ratings, hours of operation, historical facts etc. The app also allows you to find out the dress of furniture you would have seen while on the go. It also provides details of popular dishes on a restaurant menu based on reviews from Google Maps. What’s more interesting is that Google Lens quickly scan QR codes and barcodes.

Meanwhile Google is empowering remote workers to stay connected. As more and more businesses rely on connecting an at-home workforce to maintain productivity, Google Meet’s day-over-day growth surpassed 60% over the last few weeks. Google is also offering it portfolio of Google Cloud learning resources, including our extensive catalog of training courses, hands-on labs on Qwiklabs, and interactive Cloud OnAir webinars at no cost until April 30.

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HMD Global to roll out Android 10 OS to Nokia 7.2 and other devices

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HMD Global to roll out Android 10 OS to Nokia 7.2 and other devices

HMD Global has announced the rollout of the Android 10 update for Nokia 7.2. The device was officially launched in India last year in the month of September. The device is the part of Google’s Android One program that ensures fast Android OS updates in spite of that the company is releasing the latest Android 10 upgrade to the smartphone which is already behind the times as it has been six months since Google launched the OS. 

From today, Android 10 OS will be rolled out to seven Nokia devices Nokia 8.1, Nokia 7.2, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 7.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 2.2. The rollout will be in a staged manner which means the update will reach out to a few devices initially. The users will get a notification for the latest upgrade or else you can check for the update manually in the Settings section. The new update comes with 

Software version 2.250. It also brings a March 2020 security patch along with the system-wide dark theme, Smart reply, full-screen gesture navigation among other features.

  • Gesture Navigation: control of your Nokia smartphone just got slicker, with faster and more intuitive controls at the tip of your fingers
  • Smart Reply: receive even smarter responses in messages, not just wording but actions you can take
  • Privacy Controls: have even more control of your personal data all in one place, and control when your location is shared with your apps – be that always, just while in use, or never
  • Focus mode: block out distracting apps when you need to concentrate on what’s important (try it now in Beta)
  • Family Link: now part of the Digital Wellbeing settings, helping parents set digital ground rules for the whole family 

Nokia 7.2 specifications

Nokia 7.2 currently runs on Android 9 Pie which will now be upgraded to Android 10. It features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display with HDR10 support and 500 nits brightness. The device is Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

For optics, Nokia 7.2 features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture. Further assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a tertiary 5-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone boasts a 3,500mAh battery and a rear fingerprint sensor for authentication.

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