Samsung Galaxy S20+ Review: The 2020 flagship all of us have been waiting for

Sulabh Puri
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Samsung Galaxy S20+ Review: The 2020 flagship all of us have been waiting for

Recently, Samsung unleashed three new smartphones in India. Yes, we are talking about the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra. These are the first set of flagships by the company in the year 2020. They are built to outperform any smartphone in the market as they come with the latest tech specs and style. We got to play around with the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and have been tinkering with the smartphone for over 2 weeks now. Did it impress us? Well, read the rest of our review of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ to know that and more.

Samsung Galaxy S20+ Design and Display

Samsung has been building great smartphones since a very long time and what their designers excel at is making great looking smartphones. This time, however, the theme got a little subtler. There are no flowing edge displays, instead, the form factor has been kept very vanilla, yet appealing. Available in a plethora of colours we got the Cosmic Grey over to our headquarters, which we must say is a very cool colour to own.

Moving on, the design of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ includes a metal band running on the sides of the device. This has the power and volume buttons on the right side, while the primary microphone, USB-C charging port and the speaker grille are placed at the bottom. The top part has the secondary MIC and the dual SIM tray. Flip it around and you would get to see an army of cameras. These are situated in a rectangular camera bump, which also has a third microphone for videos along with a LED flash. The rear has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6, which can also be seen on the front.Samsung-Galaxy-s20+-bottom

Talking about which, yes, the front of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ also has CG6 on top of a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. The company has also pre-placed a screen protector on top of the display. This is Samsung’s Infinity O display that comes with a selfie camera punch hole in the top middle part of the screen. This does not hinder the viewing much and we could barely make it out when watching YouTube or Netflix videos. Further, the display supports 20:9 aspect ratio, 1,440 x 3,200 pixels resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. This means the screen can refresh 120 times in one second.

So, what does the high refresh rate do? Simply put, the user interface becomes more fluid. However, if you increase the refresh rate, it will use up more battery. Here we used it every day with the 120Hz refresh rate on, so our battery test will be with that, read about it at the end of the article. Moving on, the sunlight legibility of the screen is superb and the character sharpness is top-notch.

We loved the gaming experience on the Samsung Galaxy S20+. It does a fabulous job with the colours and the smooth display did give us the edge in games such as Mario Kart and Asphalt 9 legends. Things like edge lighting, blue light filter and edge apps panel also come in this smartphone. All in all, Samsung has built close to perfect flatscreen for this mobile device.

Samsung Galaxy S20+ Performance

To tell you the truth we had a lot of expectations from the Samsung Galaxy S20+ when it was launched. After using it for a while, we were happy with most of its aspects, except one. Can you guess which one, without reading further down? Tell us in the comments if you guessed it right?

On paper, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a tank. It comes with Exynos 990 chipset that has an Octa-core CPU running at a max clock speed of 2.73GHz. Graphics are provided by Mali-G77 MP11 chip and this setup is partnered with 12GB RAM/128GB storage (with UFS 3.0). A 256GB variant is also available for people who need more storage. So, before anything else, we quickly downloaded benchmarks such as GeekBench 4. It scored 4,757 points on the single-core score and 11,688 on multi-core score. The compute test on GeekBench 4 gave us a score of 8,819.Geekbench-score-Samung-Galaxy-S20+

Jumping on the OS (operating system) side, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ comes packs the Android 10 with Samsung UI 2.0 out of the box. As said, the smartphone comes with a 120Hz screen so it enhances the whole OS outlook. There is minimal bloatware since it is a premium smartphone. The quick settings menu comes down when you swipe down from the top and a sperate app drawer in this smartphone is a boon in our books. The navigation can be either kept as screen buttons or gestures. We personally like the gestures as that makes it more intuitive. Users can go back to the previous screen by swiping up from the bottom right, back to home screen by swiping from the bottom middle and will show all the open apps if you swipe up from the bottom left. Over that, assistant menu floating button can also be enabled that does all this and more.

Let’s switch gears and come to the cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S20+. The rear panel of the smartphone holds 4 cameras. This includes 12MP wide sensor, 64MP telephoto, 12MP ultrawide and 0.3MP Time of Flight (TOF) camera. We thoroughly used the cameras and this is the part where we got mixed performance. While the images indoors and outdoors in the wide and ultrawide mode were exceptional, we got inconsistent imagery with the 64MP telephoto camera. Some subjects lost sharpness in this mode and colours also were not up to the mark in low light.

To turn it on one would need to switch over to the 64MP mode, which only works in 4:3 ratio. Otherwise, you would need to switch to the other two lenses that also support up to 30X digital zoom. Here, (when zoomed) you will not get the same clarity as you will get when zoomed out, but you are able to capture faraway objects with decent clarity. Shots in the night mode also gave us mixed results. While some with less ambient light came out of to be good, the ones that were clicked in absolute darkness lost a lot of details.

Skipping over the single 10MP selfie camera of the Samsung Galaxy S20+, we were quite happy with it. The colours were good, the sharpness was nice and there is no shutter lag. When clicked in low light the pictures still came out to better than expected. Videos on the rear cameras can be shot in 8K 24FPS and that is another plausible effort by the company. This is the first by Samsung in any of their smartphones and will give video creators the edge. The quality here is very good and colours pop out more under good lighting conditions. The front camera supports 4K videos at 60FPS and here too we were able to get some fabulous videos.

The battery was another aspect we were happy with. Since it has 4,500 mAh battery inside we knew it would last for long. But then when we started discussing the 120Hz display amongst the team, a small sense of doubt did come. Nonetheless, all of it was put to rest once we started using it. We got a full day of battery life with the 120Hz display mode on. Our usage included 2 hours of gaming, a full day of making or receiving calls on the 4G network with WiFi on. This is not bad at all for 4,500 mAh rechargeable cell. The sound of the device is also great. You get twin speakers on it (the ear speaker doubles up as the second loudspeaker), which are quite loud. A pair of AKG headphones are also supplied in the box, that also supply good resonance for videos and games.

Verdict

All in all, at Rs 73,999 Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a winner if you want top-level performance, superb gaming capability, exceptional display and a rather good camera zoom mode. Yes, the 64MP sensor could be better, but going by past record of Samsung they will patch it up in one of the upcoming updates. Frankly, the price did surprise us as the company has kept it competitive. If you are looking for a flagship that can stay with you for the next couple of years and do not want to break the bank, your search ends here.

Pros

120Hz display

Good selfie camera

8K video recording

Cons

64MP sensor needs tweaking

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Sony’s next-generation PlayStation 5 console to have Ray Tracing, 3D Audio

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Sony’s next-generation PlayStation 5 console to have Ray Tracing, 3D Audio

With fans eagerly waiting to know more about Sony’s next-generation gaming console PlayStation 5 (PS5), the company has finally lifted curtains off its technical and hardware components revealing that it will comprise of the ultra-high-speed SSD, integrated custom I/O system, custom AMD GPU with ray tracing, and 3D audio.

It is believed that these new specification of PS5 will allow developers to be more creativity, building expansive worlds and new play experiences in the games they design.

According to Mark Cerny, lead system architect for PlayStation 5, “PS5’s ultra-high-speed SSD and integrated custom I/O system were developed with the goal of removing barriers to play – specifically loading screens. Developers are able to stream assets into PS5 games at an incredibly fast rate, so PS5 play experiences can be seamless and dynamic, with near-instantaneous fast travel through large game worlds.”

Apart from this, there is a custom GPU in PlayStation 5. The AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine will allow for higher resolution in games.

Moreover, the new feature of ray tracing also seems to be interesting. With a variable frequency of up to 2.23 GHz (that is 10.3 TERAFLOPS), the company revealed that ray tracing will render objects much more accurately, and with heightened realism. This means that water, glass, light refraction, a character’s hair etc. will look even more realistic.

Moving on to the 3D audio tech that has been designed for the PlayStation 5, Sony has revealed that “the sounds you hear while playing will offer a greater sense of presence and locality. You’ll be able to hear raindrops hitting different surfaces all around you, and you can hear and precisely locate where an enemy is lurking behind you.”

In addition to this, an official PS5 blog post has stated that PlayStation 5 users will also be able to play the top 100 PS4 titles ranked by play time owing to the backwards compatibility feature. Isn’t that interesting?

There is more good news for gamers as PlayStation Store has come out with a Mega March offers deals up to 50% on a massive sale line-up. This sale has started on March 18, 2020 and will continue till March 30. Gamers can explore and conquer hundreds of titles, including Borderlands 3, Resident Evil 2, etc. Check out the list on PS Store.

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MacBook Air with Magic Keyboard launched in India: Pricing, specifications and other details

Komila Singh
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MacBook Air with Magic Keyboard launched in India: Pricing, specifications and other details

The Cupertino, California based company Apple has updated its most popular notebook MackBook Air with the new Magic Keyboard. The new laptop now offers a new Intel processor with double storage of 256GB and an upgraded RAM. The latest model now delivers 80 per cent faster graphics performance with Intel Iris Plus graphics. The MacBook Air now also includes Touch ID for easy login along with longer battery life. 

The MacBook Air comes with the latest operating system macOS Catalina which makes it compatible with its other devices such as iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. The users can also unlock their notebook using Apple Watch, copy and paste images, video and text straight from iPhone or iPad to a nearby Mac. You can now also control the device with the command of your voice with the Voice Control feature.

The upgraded MacBook Air features a 13-inch Retina display which has now been replaced from Butterfly keyboard to Magic Keyboard that offers 1mm of key travel with. To recall the Magic Keyboard was first introduced on the 16-inch MacBook Pro. The scissor mechanism has been provided for the comfortable and stable key along with a new inverted-“T” arrangement for the arrow keys to find them easily. The notebook comes with a unibody wedge design made from 100 percent recycled aluminium. It will be available in three colour finishes: gold, silver and space grey.

MacBook Air

The Mac is powered by the latest 10th-generation Intel Core processors up to 1.2GHz quad-core Core i7 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.8GHz and Intel Iris Plus Graphics along with Thunderbolt 3 ports for data transfer, charging and video output in a single connector. 

MacBook Air comes with 256GB of base storage unlike the existing 128GB storage on the previous models. The storage option further goes up to 2TB SSD which means the users now get more storage to save movies, pictures files and so much more. The device comes with the company’s own T2 Security Chip that allows secure boot process and storage of notebook to check what software loaded during the boot process has not been tampered with and provides on-the-fly data encryption for everything stored on the SSD. According to the company, the safety feature also protects Touch ID information, so whether customers are unlocking their Mac, entering an online password or making online purchases, their information stays safe.

MacBook Air pricing

The company has launched the MacBook Air with an asking price of Rs 92990 for the 256GB base storage. The availability of the product is still unknown, but it will be available in three colour options Gold, Silver, and Space Grey. We will update the availability details as soon as it is announced.

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Reliance Jio announced eSIM service support for Motorola Razr

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Reliance Jio announced eSIM service support for Motorola Razr

Earlier this week Motorola launched its most awaited clamshell designed foldable phone in India. The company launched Motorola Razr, which is the redesigned variant of iconic Moto Razr Flip from 2004. The device is now available for pre-bookings. Now the Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio has announced eSIM support for Motorola’s foldable phone.

The eSIM service is a new concept in India. Not many telecom operators in the country provide eSIM service However Reliance Jio Ha now announced eSIM service support to the all-new Motorola Razr. According to the company, Jio’s eSIM service will allow the users to make and receive calls, use data and applications on the Jio network, without a physical SIM card. The existing customers will now be able to make use of the service at no additional cost. eSIM enables seamless device setup experience, without the need to insert or replace a physical SIM card.

Motorola Razr users on the Jio network will get:

  • An additional 1-year of unlimited services absolutely free-of-cost
  • Double data benefits when recharging with the Jio Rs 4,999  annual plan (Get 350 + 350 GB High-speed data without any daily capping + another year of unlimited voice and 700 GB data. This amounts to a saving of Rs 14,997)

The company launched Motorola Razr in a single 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage model at Rs 1,24,999 in the country. The device will be available in a single Noir Black colour option. The pre-booking for the smartphone has now opened and it will go on its first sale in India via e-commerce website Flipkart on April 2.

Motorola Razr Specifications

Motorola Razr features a clamshell-style foldable screen. In a foldable state, it sports a 2.7-inch Quick View display with 600×800 pixels of resolution. The other display allows you to check notifications, access Google Assistant, control music as well as take selfies. When unfolded it features a 6.2-inch flexible OLED HD+ display with 876×2142 pixels of resolution and 21:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB non-expandable storage.

In terms of imaging, you get a single primary camera with a 16-megapixel sensor and  f/1.7 aperture which has been given on the outer body above the Quick View display. It can also be used for taking selfies even when the device is folded. The company has also provided a 5-megapixel selfie camera on the main display. 

The Motorola Razr does not include a headphone jack so the company has provided a headset from Denon. It packs a 2,510mAh battery that comes with a 15W TurboPower fast-charging support.

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March 19 Amazon Quiz- Answer these five questions and win Amazon Pay Balance worth Rs 15,000

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March 19 Amazon Quiz- Answer these five questions and win Amazon Pay Balance worth Rs 15,000

The e-commerce website Amazon is back with another daily quiz on its platform. The e-retailer conducts Amazon quiz sessions every day for its customers. The customers from different parts of the country can win exciting prizes and today’s quiz will let you win Rs 15000 Pay Balance by answering all the questions correctly.

March 19 Amazon Quiz is live now and the participants can stand a chance to with Amazon Pay Balance worth Rs 15,000. By participating in the daily quiz the customers can win products such as OnePlus 7T, Apple iPhone x, iPhone Xs, Go Pro Hero 8 and many more gadgets as well as Pay Balance. You can play the quiz from 8 Am to 12 PM every day and the winner’s names will be announced at the end of every month. Today’s quiz result will be announced via a lucky draw on April 30. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon quiz.

March 19 Amazon Quiz Answers:

Question 1. Who has proposed a new climate law that would set a target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?

Answer- European Union

Question 2. Bundelkhand Expressway is being built in which Indian state?

Answer- Uttar Pradesh

Question 3. Who is the only second Indian woman cricketer after Mithali Raj to top the women’s T20 International rankings?

Answer- Shafali Verma

Question 4. Which social media app announced a new sharing format called ‘fleets’ – which disappears after 24 hours?

Answer- Twitter

Question 5. Which institution is responsible for conferring the highest

Answer- Lalit Kala Akademi

To take part in the exciting contest, users will need to download the Amazon app from Google Play Store. The login to the Amazon app and scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner. Tap on the banner and click on the start button to begin the quiz. Answer five questions correctly and, one wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz. If you have answered all the questions correctly then you are eligible for a Lucky Draw. The results will be announced on April 30.

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6 Gadgets you should bring home this summer

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6 Gadgets you should bring home this summer

Who doesn’t want to stay away for burning heatwaves during summer? If you too are looking for some amazing gadgets to keep yourself and your loved ones cool this season, check out the list below:

Samsung Curd Maestro

Who doesn’t wish to relish Dahi Bhalla, Lassi, Kadhi, Dahi ke Kebab, Mishti Doi and many more curd recipes during summers? With Samsung Curd Maestro Frost Free Refrigerator, curd making is no more a complex, time taking and tricky issue. The new Samsung Curd Maestro Frost Free Refrigerator helps you easily make curd with the same consistency in all weather conditions. The process of curd making in Samsung Curd Maestro Refrigerator has been tested by National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI).

It available on Flipkart for Rs 26,490 and on Amazon India for Rs 26,300.

Orient Electric Aeroslim 1200mm Smart Premium Ceiling Fan

If you are a fan of smart technology, you cannot resist this fan from Orient that is compatible with smart technology like Google Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa. You can experience the ease of smart technology like fan scheduling, turbo mode, breeze mode, sleep mode, under-light with dimming options, etc. Moreover, there is no need of getting up from the couch as this Orient Electric Aeroslim ceiling fan comes with a remote control and is IoT enabled. This smart fan is also equipped with a rust-proof ABS body, Inverter Technology.

It available on Flipkart for Rs 8,699 and on Amazon India for Rs 7,790.

JBL CLIP 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

With summers around the corner, who doesn’t wish to indulge in fun of pool party? If you too a beach lover or enjoy spending time in the, try listening to music underwater with JBL Clip 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. This Bluetooth speaker is IPX7 waterproof and offers 10 hours of playtime, powered by a 1000mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery, allowing you to bring your music with you. Apart from this, there is a built-in noise and echo-cancelling speakerphone that gives you crystal clear calls with the press of a button. Isn’t that interesting?

It available on Flipkart for Rs 2,299 and on Amazon India for Rs 2,298.

LG 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC

If you are facing the problem of frequent power cut, this split AC by LG is the best option for you to choose from. LG 1.5 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC works even during a power cut as it is powered with the inventor compressor. In order to keep the room cool and comfortable, this split AC automatically adjusts the power in accordance with the heat load, therefore, a highly energy-efficient product and assure the lowest-noise operation. The air conditioner comes with a double filtration system that ensures that the air insider the room is cool and free of harmful dust.

It available on Flipkart for Rs 39,999 and on Amazon India for Rs 42,990.

CHOETECH Portable Waterproof Solar Charger

 

This charger is compatible devices at up to 5V/2.1A when under direct sunlight. It converts up to 25% of solar power into free energy with highly efficient sun power solar panel. Energy-saving, constructed with PET laminated solar panels with high-wear PVC fabric, this USB solar charger offers weather-resistant outdoor durability.

It is available on Amazon India for Rs 4,499.

Dyson Pure Cool Air Purifier Fan

This automatically senses and reports air quality levels (PM 2.5, PM 10, VOC, NO2 & overall AQI) on LCD screen and Dyson Link App in real-time. It compromises 360 degrees Glass HEPA Filter that captures 99.95% of harmful ultra-fine pollutants & allergens as small as PM 0.1. It’s suitable for small to medium size rooms with coverage area of upto 450 sq.ft.

It is available on Amazon India for Rs 39,900.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 with 6,000mah battery launched in India: Pricing and specifications

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Samsung Galaxy M21 with 6,000mah battery launched in India: Pricing and specifications

Samsung Galaxy M21 was scheduled to launch on March 16 in India. The launch event then was postponed to March 18. So Finally the company today announced the launch of the Galaxy M21 in the country. The smartphone is the successor of Galaxy M20 that was launched last year. The newly launched device features a triple rear camera setup along with an Infinity-U display and as well as a massive 6,000mAh battery. The device has been launched under the budget segment. Read on to know more about its availability and pricing details.

Samsung Galaxy M21 pricing and availability

The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung today launched its affordable budget phone Galaxy M21 in the country. The device will be available in two different configurations 4GB RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with a 128GB storage option. The younger sibling will be available at Rs 12,999 whereas the pricing of the elder sibling is still now known as the company has not yet revealed its price. Both the siblings will be available in two colour options Midnight Blue and Raven Black. The smartphone can be purchased via e-commerce platform Amazon on March 23 and the sale will begin at 12 noon onwards.

Samsung Galaxy M21 specifications

Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display offering 1080×2340 pixels of resolution with19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display has been protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The smartphone runs on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10. The device is powered by the company’s own octa-core Exynos 9611 processor along with Mali-G72 MP3 GPU for graphics. The chipset has been paired with up to 6Gb of RAM and 128GB of storage. The internal memory can be expanded up to 512GB with the help of a microSD card.

In terms of cameras, the Samsung Galaxy M21 features a triple rear camera set up consisting of a 48-megapixel primary. The camera set up is further assisted by an 8 megapixel, 8-megapixel  ultra-wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For taking selfies and video calls the company has provided a 20-megapixel selfie shooter.

For connectivity it offers 4G, VoLTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB Type C. The sensors on the phone includes a fingerprint sensor, an accelerometer, ambient light, gyro, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor. Galaxy M21 boasts a 6000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. 

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PUBG Mobile Lite Varenga spring update brings picnic baskets and new improvements

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PUBG Mobile Lite Varenga spring update brings picnic baskets and new improvements

People around the world have been hunched down for an extended period of quarantine or lockdown due to health concerns considering Coronavirus. Kids and even elders are turning to games to spend their time. During this period many gaming companies are either facing issues related to connectivity or having trouble playing which might be due to rapid growth in traffic. But hopefully, PUBG is under control and the developer is now rolling out a new update for PUBG Mobile Lite themed as  “Varenga in Bloom”

It’s been almost two years since the  PUBG Mobile Lite made it to the Android and iOS app stores. Since then the game has received numerous updates for the better gaming experience. Today the company has rolled out version 0.16.0 update that is going to bring a decorated Spring Festival main menu that includes Cherry Blossom areas in Varenga with high odds of Picnic Baskets spawning. The PUBG Players can now search for Picnic Baskets under certain cherry blossom trees to find Flare Guns and festive Paint Grenades. 

According to the company the  Flare Guns can be used to call in Super airdrops with power weapons, and Paint Grenades release colourful paint that dye characters in Spring colours. In addition to this, the new update also brings new improvements to the Varenga along with map updates. A shelter has been added with resources to the North, added more roads leading to the Urban area, fine-tuned the industrial area to the Southwest Factory and more.

PUBG Mobile Lite update includes:

  • Firearm Updates – Players now can level up a specific weapon to unlock more experience
  • Quick Secondary Weapons – While the player reloads the main weapon, an option to quickly switch to and fire from the secondary weapon is now available.
  • Classic mode and PlayLab combined as a new Battle Royale mode
  • New functions – Career Results, Room Cards, New look for the Character UI and more
  • Added Languages: Three new languages has also been included such as Arabic, French, and Spanish

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Apple unveils fourth generation Powerbeats with 15-hours battery life for $149

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Apple unveils fourth generation Powerbeats with 15-hours battery life for $149

The much-anticipated fourth generation of Apple’s Powerbeats has finally been launched for Rs $149. Known as Powerbeats, this is Apple’s lower-cost wired version of the Powerbeats Pro and an enhanced version of the Powerbeats 3.

Apple’s Powerbeats comes with a battery life of 15 hours on a single charge. This means that this latest addition to the Powerbeats family brings high-performance during marathons, hikes, or multiple workout days in a single charge. Additionally, the Fast Fuel feature gives the user 1 hour of playback when battery is low1 in just a 5-minute charge.

As far as the design is concerned, Powerbeats gives a glimpse of the sleek design and advanced engineering of Powerbeats Pro. Besides, it is also equipped with same powerful sound and reinforced sweat and water resistance as seen in Powerbeats Pro. Moreover, these earphones feel light and comfortable even after hours of wear owing to streamlined, round cable engineered to minimize friction, and secure-fit earhooks.

On the connectivity front, Powerbeats comprises of same H1 chip that is seen fitted in the ‌Powerbeats Pro‌, AirPods 2, and AirPods Pro. Using this H1 chip, one can enjoy fast connections to Apple devices as well as select any Apple devices that have the same Apple ID. It also has hands-free controls with “Hey Siri” and voice assistant on compatible devices.

Looking at the Water Resistance Capabilities, we found that Powerbeats comprises of an IPX4 water resistance rating. This means the wireless headphones are certified to hold up to water splashing against the enclosure from any direction. On the contrary, Apple’s Powerbeats have the potential to fail if immersed or exposed to jets of water.

Apart from this, a user can pair two sets of Beats headphones2 or AirPods to one iPhone and enjoy the same song, podcast, or movie along with a friend using Audio Sharing feature.

If you are wondering what all you will get on this new wireless Powerbeats from Apple, you get:

  • Powerbeats wireless earphones
  • Carrying case
  • Eartips with four size options
  • Lightning to USB-A charging cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Warranty Card

Available in White, Black and Red, Apple’s Powerbeats wireless headphones is currently unavailable for grab.

Do let us know how you find this new set of Powerbeats from Apple in the comment section below.

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale: Discount and offers on iQoo 3 smartphone revealed 

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale: Discount and offers on iQoo 3 smartphone revealed 

Last month Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo launched its gaming-centric phone iQoo 3. The device features the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with the quad rear camera setup, a Super AMOLED display with a hole punch. The handset was also put up for the sale earlier this month via Flipkart. Now the company has announced exciting offers and discounts on its latest device during Flipkart  Big Shopping Days Sale which is going live tomorrow that is March 19 and will continue till March 22. 

Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days Sale sale will start at 8 PM today for the Plus members while the regular customers will get access to the sale from Midnight. During the sale iQOO will be offering attractive discounts, exchange offers, cashback and no-cost EMI up to six months to the customers on the purchase of iQoo 3. Buyers using SBI credit card for transactions can avail Rs 6,500 discount. On the exchange of your old smartphone, you can get up to Rs 15,000 off along with an additional discount of Rs 5,000. On prepaid purchases, the customers can also avail of a flat discount of Rs 5,000.

IQOO 3 5G

To recall the company had launched two models 4G and 5G. The 4G model iQoo 3 comes in two variants 8GB RAM with 128GB storage at Rs 36,990 while the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage model comes with a price tag of Rs 39,990. While the 5G variant costs Rs 44,990 for the 12GB RAM with 256GB of storage. Both the models will be available in three colour options Quantum Silver, Volcano Orange and Tornado Black.

 iQOO 3 specifications

iQOO 3 runs on iQoo UI 1.0 on top of Android 10. The device features a 6.44-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with 1200 nits peak brightness, 1,080 x 2,400 pixels of resolution along with 180Hz touch sampling rate and is protected with a layer of Schott Xensation UP. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage.

For photos and videos, iQoo 3  features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel main sensor with  f/1.79 aperture. Further supported by a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.46 aperture with 20x digital zoom, a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens with a 120-degree field of view and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, it sports a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The device packs a 4,440mAh battery that comes with 55W Super FlashCharge technology.

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How to identify and avoid downloading fake Coronavirus Tracking app

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How to identify and avoid downloading fake Coronavirus Tracking app

The spread of Coronavirus in India as well as in other parts of the world is currently on the rise. Even the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that COVID-19 is a pandemic. In consideration of the ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease, Microsoft has launched a web portal for tracking COVID-19 infections worldwide. Whereas the other tech giant, Google is still working on a coronavirus screening and tracking website.

While everyone is panicking as well as curious to know what’s going on in the world many malicious tracking apps have started rising up for Android as well as iOS devices. These fake apps attract users to provide information or maps which will show the confirmed cases of Coronavirus affected people in their neighbourhood. If you have downloaded this app to know about the sick people around you for your information there isn’t any app that is capable of tracking the affected people around you. We would recommend you to immediately uninstall the app from your phone and install an antivirus or antimalware app to clean your device properly.

Instead, Microsoft’s web portal will definitely provide up-to-date infection statistics for each country. It contains data collected from sources such as the Organization (WHO), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Currently, it is showing 147 total confirmed cases in India out of which 14 have recovered and three fatal cases. It also suggests new videos related to the disease in the country.

Over that, the internet is also flooded with information related to COVID-19 out of which there are videos that are misleading and spreading dangerous information to people across the globe. To this Google has taken a strong step by taking down thousands of such videos from its platform with the help of Artificial Intelligence-based technology. The company has also announced a temporary ban on all ads for medical masks and respirators. The company has collaborated with the US government and is developing a tracking web portal so that it can provide information, education and prevention as well as local resources. 

The Google CEO, Sunder Pichai said in his blog post, “On YouTube, we’ve taken down thousands of videos related to dangerous or misleading coronavirus information, and we continue to remove videos that promote medically unproven methods to prevent coronavirus in place of seeking medical treatment. On Google Maps, our automated and manual review systems continue to take down false and harmful content such as fake reviews and misleading information about healthcare locations.”

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Sony to lift curtains off PlayStation 5 at 9:30 p.m. IST tonight

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Sony to lift curtains off PlayStation 5 at 9:30 p.m. IST tonight

If you are an avid gamer and have been waiting for Sony to break its silence on PlayStation 5, you might get to see some exciting news tonight at PlayStation 5 reveal event. According to the PlayStation’s official Twitter account, “Tomorrow at 9 a.m. Pacific Time, PS5 lead system architect Mark Cerny will provide a deep dive into PS5’s system architecture, and how it will shape the future of games.”

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If you are wondering where can you watch the PlayStation 5 reveal event, it will be live streamed at 9 a.m. Pacific time / 9:30 p.m. IST today on the PlayStation Blog itself.

It must be noted that the news about the PlayStation 5 reveal event comes months after Sony showcased the logo of the console during its presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show 2020.

The PlayStation 5 reveal event will further throw light on how Sony has planned to take on its rival Microsoft’s Xbox Series X console that had shared its specifications on Monday. While Microsoft’s Xbox Series X console seems to have amazing specification, Sony is likely to come out with something more exciting to take on this console war.

According to Twitterati, PlayStation 5 console is “the most exciting hardware in 20 years.”

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As we all are aware that Sony’s PlayStation 5 is the next-gen PlayStation console that will take place of the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro, news is rife that it will be compatible with PSVR hardware as well as PSVR 2.

However, there are rumours that release date of PS5 could be delayed as shipment of this gaming console could not be possible due to the Coronavirus global pandemic. We reserve our final statement until and unless it’s officially said.

If we believe that earlier reports, it’s likely that PlayStation 5 could hit the somewhere during the winter break that is “Holiday 2020” in the US. This means, the console war between Sony and Microsoft will got to the next level as the latter is also releasing the Xbox Series X during the same time.

We will bring you more information related to the PlayStation 5 gaming console once the event will end. Stay tuned.

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max to get Time of Flight feature

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max to get Time of Flight feature

A few months back Apple introduced its latest iPhone 11 series. Not much time has passed but rumours related to its upcoming iPhone 12 series have already started surfing on the internet. Some reports now suggest that Apple’s upcoming line up will include iPhone 12 pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. It is reportedly to feature Time of Flight (ToF) sensors. This feature has been spotted in the code of iOS 14 for enhanced depth sensing to improve the camera capabilities as well as AR. This time the company will be offering four cameras instead of a triple rear camera set up on the Apple iPhone 12 series. 

According to a report by 9to5Mac Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro is going to include Time of Flight (ToF) sensors. The feature has been spotted inside the iOS 14 code. The publisher confirmed that inside the code the new iPhone models from its upcoming lineup were also spotted. 

The new camera set on the iPhone 12 line up will include a time-of-flight 3D sensor along with a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide lens, and a telephoto lens which indicates that this time the devices will also come with a quad rear camera set up. The smartphone company is also working on a new augmented reality (AR) application for iOS 14 that let the user get more information about the world with the help of AR

The ToF sensor is said to include an infrared projector that is alike the front-facing TrueDepth camera present in iPhone X as well as its latest models. This will allow the device to capture point clouds from the environment in order to produce 3D models. The ToF is actually related to the Measure app that turns your phone into a tape measure to calculate the measurement of an object from multiple angles.

Previously Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also mentioned last year that in the coming year that is 2020 two of the Apple devices could feature time-of-flight sensors in the rear camera.

Separately another report also suggests that the company is also developing new affordable budget iPhones and those will be Apple iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus. The Apple iPhone 9 will carry similar design factors as of iPhone 6 which features a 4.7-inch LCD as well as a TouchID. Whereas iPhone 9 Plus is rumoured to feature a 5.5-inch display.

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Google Translate App can now transcribe speech to text: Know how to use the transcribe feature

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Google Translate App can now transcribe speech to text: Know how to use the transcribe feature

The software technology giant Google has rolled out a new feature in its Google Translate app. The company has been working on the speech converter feature on the app for quite a long time now. The company has now launched a much-awaited speech to text converter on the app for Android users. 

From today onwards using Google translate app the users will now be able to convert eight different languages into text. For instance, if someone who knows French can now translate their spoken language to English text which is now possible with Google Translate Android app. The app will now be supporting eight languages French, German, English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai as well as Hindi. 

Ongoing translated transcript

This feature is a blessing to those who are not well aware of any of these languages but if they desire to share their feelings or their stories with other people in the language they understand. The company’s CEO Sundar Pichai took to Twitter to announce the rollout of the Transcribe feature. His tweet reads, “We’re launching a Transcribe feature in Google Translate that can convert speech into another language as it’s happening. Starting in 8 languages, rolling out to Android today, more to come soon.”

How to use transcribe feature in Google Translate:

  • First of all download the Google Translate app on your Android mobile phone.
  • If you have the app downloaded to your phone make sure it has the latest update from the Google Play Store.
  • Now launch the app and tap on the Transcribe option sitting next to the conversation option.
  • Select the source and target languages from the language dropdown at the top.
  • You can pause or restart transcription by tapping on the mic icon. 
  • You also can see the original transcript, change the text size or choose a dark theme in the settings menu. 

 

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Transcribe speech to text

According to the company, the new transcribe features efficiently work in a quiet environment with one person speaking at a time. “In other situations, the app will still do its best to provide the gist of what’s being said. Conversation mode in the app will continue to help you to have a back and forth translated conversation with someone. “ the blog post explained.

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March 18 Amazon Quiz- Answer these five questions and you could win Oppo Reno2 Z

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March 18 Amazon Quiz- Answer these five questions and you could win Oppo Reno2 Z

The daily Quiz is now live on the Amazon app and today you have a chance to win Oppo Reno2 Z. The participants can play the quiz from 8 AM which continues till 12 noon. Those who are unaware of the e-commerce platform bring a fresh quiz on a daily basis which consists of five questions related to general knowledge and current affairs. The participants need to answer all the questions correctly and their name will be selected for a lucky draw. The company will announce the winner’s name at the end of the month. One wrong answer could eliminate you from the quiz. The result for today’s Amazon quiz will be announced on April 30. Only app users are eligible to participate in the QuizWe have already updated all the answers of today’s quiz below.

Question 1. Which of these Amazon Prime series features Srikanth Tiwari, an intelligence officer for T.A.S.C as the central character?

Answer- The Family Man

Question 2. Bolt Mobility is an electric scooter rental company co-founded by which famous sportsperson?

Answer- Usain Bolt

Question 3. What was the first international agreement to affirm the principle of gender equality?

Answer- UN Charter

Question 4. Sneha Mohandoss, Malvika Iyer, Arifa, Kalpana Ramesh, Vijaya Pawar, Kalavati and Veena Devi – all took over what on 8th March 2020?

Answer- Prime Minister’s twitter handle

Question 5. Which singer in the news for her performance at a sporting event, is known for singles such as ‘Roar’ and ‘Firework’?

Answer- Katy Perry

Amazon conducts a daily quiz in which only app users are eligible to participate from 8 AM to 12 noon. The quiz is not available on the desktop. 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. To know how to participate in the daily quiz follow the below instructions to win exciting prizes:

  • 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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IQOO 3 5G review: Excellent for gamers

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IQOO 3 5G review: Excellent for gamers

Vivo’s sub-brand IQOO recently launched its IQOO 3 5G smartphone in India at a starting price of Rs 36,999. The device comes with a number of high-end specifications like (the latest chipset) Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, up to 256GB of internal storage and four cameras including a 48MP primary lens. With these specifications, the smartphone seems to be great on paper. We spent a few days with it to see if it is as good as the company claims it to be and here’s our review of IQOO 3 5G:

IQOO 3 5G design and display

As always, let’s begin by talking about the design of the mobile. The smartphone has a very sturdy built and its look and feel is very pleasing. It has a premium design and comes across as way more expensive than what it actually is. The IQOO 3 5G smartphone is made up of glass and its back panel comes with a gradient design. The handset is available Tornado Black, Quantum Silver and Volcano Orange colour options and the one that we got for review was dressed in black.

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Since the smartphone is made up of glass, it catches fingerprints rather easily. So, we would suggest that you always keep a micro-fibre cloth with yourself to keep your handset clean. The back panel of the device also houses its camera module and has the IQOO branding. The edges of the IQOO 3 5G house the power and the volume rocker keys on the right side, while the Google Assistant key is placed on the left. The 3.5mm headphone jack and the secondary microphone are at the top, while the bottom edge has the SIM tray, speaker grille, the Type-C port and the microphone.

Flip over and you’ll see the 6.44-inch Full HD+ E3 Super AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and comes with 2.5D curved glass. The screen of the smartphone also has support for HDR10+ video playback and comes with a peak brightness of 1,200 nits.

Bezels that outline the display of the device are thicker than the ones we have seen on other devices that we have reviewed recently. But then, there’s enough real estate and you can’t really term them as ‘thick’. The smartphone also has a punch-hole selfie camera on the top right of its display. A very key feature of the screen of the smartphone is that it has a touch response rate of 180Hz. We should mention that this is an added advantage for gamers as most phones have a touch response rate of 60Hz.

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The colours that are projected on the display of IQOO 3 5G are vibrant and accurate. The images are sharp and clear and watching videos, and playing games was a treat. In fact, we spent hours watching Netflix on this smartphone. The sunlight readability of the device was good too.

In a nutshell, we would say that the design and the display of IQOO 3 5G can both be counted amongst its pros.

IQOO 3 5G performance and cameras

Before we begin talking about the performance of IQOO 3 5G, let’s shed some light on the specifications of the device. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC clubbed with up to 12GB of RAM and has up to 256GB of onboard storage. We should point out that these storage configurations can be found in the 5G variant of the smartphone only. The device comes with Adreno 650 GPU and has UFS 3.1 storage memory. It runs on Android 10 and houses a 4,450mAh battery. The mobile device has a quad-camera setup on its back panel that has a 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP telephoto sensor, a 13MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP portrait camera. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP camera on the front panel of the device.

Since the smartphone is aimed at gamers, it comes with Game Space that gives the user information like GPU clock speed and temperature of the device. It also has a dedicated Ultra Gaming Mode, and has Carbon Fiber VC Liquid Cooling to keep the temperature of the smartphone in check.

And since we are talking about the software features of the smartphone, we should also mention its downside, which is bloatware. There are a number of apps pre-installed on the device including Amazon, Flipkart, Facebook, WPS Office, Daily Hunt and more. Luckily most can be uninstalled.

The performance of IQOO 3 5G was simply superb. The smartphone was extremely fast in performing most tasks and our experience with it was extremely smooth.  We multi-tasked a lot on the device and did not experience lag even once. But then, with specifications like that of IQOO 3 5G,  lag was not even expected.

Gaming on the handset was a great experience in itself. We played a number of games on the smartphone and they all ran extremely smoothly. Even the graphic hungry games like PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9: Legends ran very smoothly. As we mentioned earlier, IQOO 3 5G comes with a number of features that are dedicated for gaming. These obviously enhance the gaming experience on the smartphone. If we talk about Game Space, it gives users all the vital information that is required for gaming. Ultra Gaming Mode, on the other hand, has options like turning off notifications, and disabling automatic Wi-Fi connection. Using it will ensure uninterrupted gaming for users.

Coming to the 4,450mAh battery of the device, it did a decent job during our time with the device. With moderate usage, it lasted us an entire day. If your usage is heavy, expect a few hours lesser than that. Another thing worth mentioning is that the smartphone takes around 45 minutes to charge completely, which we think is excellent.

The fingerprint scanner as well as the face unlock feature of the smartphone did a good job at all times. There wasn’t a single time that we faced a problem in unlocking the device.

Now, let’s talk about the cameras of IQOO 3 5G. If we look at the performance of the 48MP primary camera, it worked very well in areas that had ample light.

IQOO 3 5G image sample

The colours were accurate and the images were extremely clear and sharp. In dimly lit conditions the quality of the images fell down. Unless we had the flash on, the pictures taken didn’t turn out to be very good, even with the Night Mode on.

IQOO 3 5G image sample
Image taken with Night Mode on

The 13MP ultra-wide angle does include a lot more surface area and it managed to do a good job only in well-lit conditions. The zoomed in shots we took also at times lacked clarity. The portrait shots were mostly good.

Coming to the 16MP selfie camera of the device, we are far more impressed with that. The selfies that we took using the device were always of good quality.

Verdict

There are a number of good things about the IQOO 3 5G that make it a worthy buy. It has a sturdy built and a beautiful design, comes with a vibrant display and its performance is extremely smooth. The gaming performance was simply excellent and the biometric locks were good too. However, the cameras of the smartphone could be more consistent and the battery life could be better, as we have seen in most phone from Vivo in the past. But then, we won’t count the battery as a downside as the device can charge from 0 to 100% in 45 minutes. So, most aspects of IQOO 3 5G smartphone are good and hence, we consider it to be a good buy.

Pros

  • Beautiful design
  • Vibrant display
  • Excellent gaming

Cons

  • Cameras could be better
  • Battery could last longer

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Xiaomi launched Mi Car Charger Pro 18W in India at Rs 799

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Xiaomi launched Mi Car Charger Pro 18W in India at Rs 799

Yesterday the Chinese electronics brand, Xiaomi announced the launch of its new Wireless Power Bank in India. The company has launched 10,000mAh Mi Wireless Power Bank and today the company has come up with a car charger. Today it has launched Mi Car Charger Pro 18W in India which is supported by dual charging feature. The device is now up for sale in the country and is available with a metallic finish. 

To recall Xiaomi had launched its first Mi Car Charger Basic in the country in the year 2018. The device offered up to 18W charging support along with a USB port to charge a single device at the same time.

Mi Car Charger Pro 18W

Today the company arrived with the Mi Car Charger Pro that also comes with an 18W fast charging support. Unlike Mi Car Charger Basic it is capable of charging two devices simultaneously as it comes with two USB ports. The charging device is the company’s dual-port intelligent distribution feature which provides fast charging experience on both the ports with an appropriate supply of power to each device. This feature with the help of a built-in chip controls the temperature. The IC chip has been protected with fivefold circuit protection that protects the device from any issues related to over current, short circuit, overvoltage as well as against electromagnetic interference and overheats. The device measures 61.8×25.8×25.8mm. Besides, it comes with a moonlight white LED indicator.

The company launched Mi Car Charger Pro 18W in India at Rs. 999 but will be available at a discounted price of Rs 799 as an introductory price. The car charger comes in a metallic finish and can be purchased via the company’s official website Mi.com.

As we mentioned earlier yesterday Xiaomi also launched Mi Wireless Power Bank with 10,000mAh capacity that is supported by 10W fast wireless charging along with 18W wired charging tech. This device is also available on Mi.com with a price tag of Rs 2,499. It comes in a single Black colour option. The wireless charger also features a non-skid charging surface and is compatible with devices such as Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 9, Google Pixel 3, Samsung Galaxy S10 and iPhone XS. The charger comes with a USB Type-C port and USA-A out port which can charge two devices simultaneously. 

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Samsung Delight offers and discounts on Frost Free Refrigerators announced, will be available on Flipkart and Amazon

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Samsung Delight offers and discounts on Frost Free Refrigerators announced, will be available on Flipkart and Amazon

As the summers are approaching the South Koran electronics giant Samsung has come up with new offers on its refrigerators. The company today announced Samsung Delight Offers on its Frost Free range of refrigerators. These offers will be available on both Flipkart as well as Amazon starting from March 19 and will go on till March 22.

Samsung will be offering discounts and deals on its frost-free refrigerators at the same time when Flipkart will host Big Shopping Days 2020 sale from March 19 to March 22 as well as Amazon Summer Fest.  The company will be offering discounts up to 20 percent, 10 percent to customers buying Samsung refrigerators starting at Rs 19,790. In addition to this, the company will also provide exchange benefits of up to Rs 12,000 along with no-cost EMI as low as Rs 1,650.

“As a consumer-centric brand, Samsung is committed to deliver best-in-class products with meaningful innovations. The consumer focus is shifting towards refrigerators that offer convenience, more storage space and energy efficiency. We are partnering with Flipkart and Amazon this summer to offer exciting Samsung Delight Offers on our Global Number 1 Frost Free refrigerators that are designed for Indian homes,” said Piyush Kunnapallil, Director – Online Business, Consumer Electronics, Samsung India.

These offers are applicable to the entire range of Samsung Frost Free refrigerators which includes the recently launched Curd Maestro refrigerators, Double Door refrigerators with Base Stand Drawer and Convertible refrigerators. All these models comes with 10 years of warranty on the compressor along with digital inverter technology which means you do not need to attach a voltage stabilizer. The refrigerator is also capable of running on a home inverter as well as solar energy while reducing power consumption and comes in various colours as well as design options.

Curd Maestro

This refrigerator is capable of preparing curd in five to six hours. According to the company, the refrigerator ferments the curds but also stores it too.

Smart Convertible Refrigerators

This refrigerator comes with a twin cooling feature which includes five modes for different storage needs such as Normal, Extra Shopping, Vacation, Seasonal, and Home Alone. The Normal mode enables optimal cooling both in the fridge and the freezer that helps to get ice faster. Extra Shopping mode allows the user to turn the freezer into the fridge to provide more space. Seasonal Mode and Vacation Mode come with an option to turn off the freezer according to seasonal requirements. Also, the usage of the freezer can be continued while you are traveling, by keeping your freezer on even when the fridge is switched off. Home Alone Mode lets users switch off the fridge space and use the freezer as a mini-fridge.

Frost Free Refrigerator with Base Stand Drawer 

It allows you to store non-perishable vegetables in the Base Stand Drawer. Now you can keep your vegetables, such as onions and potatoes at room temperature with ease without worrying about using extra baskets or wasting kitchen space.

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Realme announces exciting offers for online smartphone buyers

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Realme announces exciting offers for online smartphone buyers

With more and more people working from home and staying indoors due to COVID-19 pandemic, it seems Realme is leaving no stone unturned to lure online smartphone buyers. The Chinese handset maker is out with massive discounts during ‘Realme Days’, which is slated to take place from March 19, 2020 till March 22, 2020 on Realme’s official website as well as partner websites like Flipkart, Amazon and TataCliq.

During ‘Realme Days’ sale, a smartphone buyer will get an opportunity to choose from various Realme devices such as the recently-launched Realme 6 and Realme 6 pro, Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro, Realme X, Realme XT, Realme X2 and Realme X2 . Not only this, Realme has announced that customers will also get a chance to avail the discount offer early on Flipkart as it will start on March 18th at 8:00 P.M.

In addition to this, Realme will also offer special discounts to consumers who are buying Realme X2 and Realme X2 Pro smartphones in exchange for an old one, Known as the Bump Up Prexo (BUP), this offer will range from Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000. The smartphone maker claims, a consumer can buy the Realme X2 4GB+64GB variant in exchange for an old device for Rs 14,999, the 6GB+64GB variant of Realme X2 for Rs 16,999 and the 8GB+128GB of Realme X2 variant can be taken home for Rs 17,999 as part of this BUP offer. On the contrary, Realme X2 Pro’s 6GB+64GB variant will be priced at Rs 23,999, the 8GB+128GB variant can be taken home for Rs 25,999 and the 12GB+256GB variant can be purchased for Rs 29,999.

It must be noted that the BUP offers will be available on Flipkart only. Moreover, customers will be able to avail a 10% instant discount on SBI Credit cards & EMI Transactions on purchases of Realme smartphones during ‘Realme Days’ sale on Flipkart.

In addition to this, the Realme 5 Pro (across variants) will be also be available at a discount price of Rs 1,000 on Realme, Flipkart, Amazon and TataCliq.

Today, Realme has lifted curtains off its Realme 6i smartphone in Myanmar, which comes equipped with the new MediaTek Helio G80 chipset.

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Vivo V19 with dual punch hole confirmed to launch in India on March 26

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Vivo V19 with dual punch hole confirmed to launch in India on March 26

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has finally announced the launch date of Vivo V19. The device is now scheduled to launch in India on March 26. The smartphone is the redesigned variant of the model which was launched in Indonesia earlier this month. The Indian variant will come with slight changes as per a report.

To officially announce the launch date of Vivo V19 in India the company took to Twitter. The company revealed that the smartphone will arrive in India on March 26. Alongside this, Vivo also shared a teaser image that confirmed that the Indian variant of Vivo V19 will be different from the Indonesian variant. The shared image displayed the silhouette of the upcoming handset which reveals that it will feature a dual punch hole instead of a single hole punch to house a selfie camera.

But, even before the official announcement could be made, an online leak already confirmed that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 712 along with 8GB of RAM instead of  Snapdragon 675 chipset besides the front camera set up.

According to a report, the Indian model of Vivo V19 will come with a 6.44-inch FHD+ Dual iView E3 Super AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 409ppi. Under the hood, there will be a 2.3GHz octa-core Snapdragon 712 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM along with two storage options 128GB and 256GB. It is likely to go with an all-glass body and will be available in two colour finishes Mystic Silver and Piano Black. In addition to this, the display is supposed to support an in-display fingerprint sensor and will run on Android 10-based FunTouch OS 10. 

In terms of cameras, Vivo V19 is suggested to feature four cameras stacked vertically inside an L shaped camera module similar to the Galaxy S20 series. The setup will consist of a  48MP primary sensor, an 8MP super wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The Indian variant will come with a dual selfie camera on the front display housed inside a dual punch hole on the right corner. The front camera set up is said to include a 32MP main sensor and an 8MP wide-angle lens. Besides this, it is expected to come with a 4,500mAh battery with a 33W Vivo Flash Charge 2.0 support instead of an 18W fast charger which is provided with the Indonesian model.

In terms of connectivity, it will include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G and Type-C port. The device is expected to measure 159.64×75.04×8.5mm and weigh 186.5 grams. 

These changes will ultimately increase the pricing of the Indian model, which in Indonesian currency comes at IDR 4,299,000 that translates to Rs 22,100 for the base variant whereas the 256Gb storage costs IDR 4,999,000 which translates to Rs 25,700 as per Indian currency.

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YouTube is relying more on Machine Learning and less on humans amid Coronavirus outbreak

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YouTube is relying more on Machine Learning and less on humans amid Coronavirus outbreak

As the world is grappling with the Coronavirus pandemic, businesses across the globe are doing its best to protect their workforce. Following the trend, YouTube will temporarily start relying more on machine learning to help with some of the work normally done by reviewers.

This means that YouTube will be seeking help of automated systems in removing content that violates its norms without human review so that it has workplace protections in place.

“We have teams at YouTube, as well as partner companies, that help us support and protect the YouTube community—from people who respond to user and creator questions, to reviewers who evaluate videos for possible policy violations. These teams and companies are staffed by thousands of people dedicated to helping users and creators. As the coronavirus response evolves, we are taking the steps needed to prioritize the well-being of our employees, our extended workforce, and the communities where they live, including reducing in-office staffing in certain sites,” as revealed by a YouTube blog post.

This initiative my YouTube might result in increasing video removals, which may consist of some videos that may not violate policies. However YouTube clarified, “We won’t issue strikes on this content except in cases where we have high confidence that it’s violative. If creators think that their content was removed in error, they can appeal the decision and our teams will take a look.”

It must be noted that YouTube’s workforce precautions may result in delayed appeal reviews. “We’ll also be more cautious about what content gets promoted, including livestreams,” the company added.

Talking about content strategy related to COVID-19 outbreak, YouTube asserted, “We’ll continue to enforce our policies regarding coronavirus content, including removing videos that discourage people from seeking medical treatment or claim harmful substances have health benefits.”

Meanwhile, Google has also collaborated with the US government in developing a website dedicated to COVID-19 education, prevention, and local resources nationwide. This website reveals details related to best practices on prevention, links to authoritative information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and helpful tips and tools from Google for individuals, teachers and businesses.

Besides this, the Google homepage is also promoting the WHO’s “Do the Five” campaign to raise awareness of simple measures people can take to slow the spread of the disease.

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OnePlus plans to renew the brand logo, to be unveiled on March 18 

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OnePlus plans to renew the brand logo, to be unveiled on March 18 

Since the inception of OnePlus the company has been going on with the same logo. But now the company has decided to adopt a new logo with quite a few changes. The Chinese smartphone maker has now officially announced the unveiling of its new brand l̥ogo will be on March 18 that is tomorrow. Whereas the OnePlus official Weibo account teased the arrival of a new logo dropping a hint with the date 03.18 12:17.

The Weibo post reads “New week, New life, New …𝟬𝟯.𝟭𝟴 𝟭𝟮:𝟭𝟳” Initially it was being guessed that on March 18 the company will be unveiling its upcoming OnePlus 8 series but sadly that proved to be a wrong guess. 

Soon after the post  the company’s CEO, Pete Lau in his post on the OnePlus community forums announced that soon the OnePlus brand image will switch to a new identity on March 18. His post reads, “We’ve come a long way from our early days, with a team of a few dozen employees that went above and beyond to make sure every OnePlus One order reached its buyer. Several years later, our team has grown across multiple offices, time zones and languages. We’ve become an important player in the tech industry, always focused on delivering the best smartphone experience for our users. Our passion is stronger than ever, and we have experienced some amazing success along the way, but sometimes it’s good to shake things up a bit. So, before you find out from anyone else, I wanted to let you know first that two days from now, we’re refreshing our brand visual identity (VI).”

He also shared that this development has been shared with the general public and the community members on the same day as it was being shared internally. He mentioned that they consider the community as part of their family so they decided to share the information about the change to its members first even before the public announcement.

On March 18, 2020, the company will make the new brand visual identity public. The company will also update about what’s changing and what will remain unchanged on its forum tomorrow. However, the CEO did not mention if this change will be revealed through an online event due to the Coronavirus pandemic situation globally.

Also according to a report by a Chinese publication IThome claims that the new OnePlus logo has been spotted at the National Trademark Office. According to the leak, the company will adopt a black and white logo which will be similar to the previous one. The only change which has been made is the colour which has been transformed from red to black. “At the same time, the new design has also been added under the original OnePlus logo “ONEPLUS”.” the report mentioned.

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COVID-19: Gaming traffic spikes in Italy, Quarantined kids downloading ‘Fortnite’ and ‘Call of Duty’

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COVID-19: Gaming traffic spikes in Italy, Quarantined kids downloading ‘Fortnite’ and ‘Call of Duty’

As Italy is under siege owing to the increasing cases of global pandemic Corona Virus, public life has come to a complete halt. Schools, bars and restaurants, theatres, gyms have been shut down till further notice. However, quarantined children are entertaining themselves by downloading and engaging in multi-player online games like ‘Fortnite’ and ‘Call of Duty’.

As per a Bloomberg report, Telecom Italia SpA’s national network registered a surge of more than 70% of Internet traffic over its landline network, with a major contribution from online gaming such as ‘Fortnite’ and ‘Call of Duty’.

It is believed that there could be a further rise in gaming traffic as millions of children download the latest 25-gigabyte update at once, the report added. Further, refreshing the game also adds to rising gaming traffic.

In addition to this, it is likely that there will be a rise in usage of online video streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime as people are left with no option to go and watch their favourite movies at the theatres.

At the same time, majority of office goers are working from home. Meanwhile, Italians are also taking to Twitter to share how they are doing away with boredom by playing musical instruments and signing songs from their balconies.

At the time of writing this report, Microsoft Bing COVID-19 tracker has revealed that the total number of cases reported in Italy comes to 27,980 with 2,749 recovered cases and 2,158 fatal cases. However, the global status of corona virus cases has reached 182,559 with 79,852 recoveries and 7,161 fatalities.

The recently launched Microsoft Bing COVID-19 web tracker provides an up-to-date and real-time infection statistic for countries across the world. This website came into existence soon after US President Donald Trump announced that Google is working on portal for spreading COVID-19 related awareness and information amongst the US citizens.

According to President Trump, “More than 1,700 engineers are working on the site.”
In order to deal with global pandemic of Corona Virus, technology is playing a pivotal role in helping people socially distancing themselves by working from home, streaming their favourite movies at home and even students taking online classes in some countries.

Do let us know what you are doing to self-quarantine in order to deal with COVID-19 pandemic in the comments section below. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor all set to go on sale in India today 

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Redmi Note 9 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor all set to go on sale in India today 

The recently launched Redmi Note 9 Pro is all set to go on sale in India today. Last week the Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi came up with two new devices in India Redmi Note 9 Pro Max as well as Redmi Note 9 Pro. Both the devices come with photography centric features. Note 9 Pro will today go on sale in the country via Amazon India. Whereas the other smartphone that is Note 9 Pro Max will be available for purchase on March 25. Read on to know what the company will be offering on the purchase of smartphones.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Pricing and Launch offers

Redmi Note 9 Pro has been launched in India in two different configurations. The 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage variant will be available with a price tag of Rs 12,999 whereas the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage model comes at Rs 15,999. Both the variants will be available in three colour options Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black. The Redmi smartphone will be available for purchase via both online Amazon, Mi.com and offline outlets mi Home and mi Studio stores in the country. The sale will commence at 12 noon onwards.

The launch offers include up to Rs 1,000 on HDFC Bank cards along with EMI transactions. The Airtel subscribers are eligible to avail double data benefits on the prepaid recharge of Rs 298 and Rs 398 along with Airtel Tanks benefits as well as unlimited calling.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ IPS display with a 20:9 aspect ratio with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device runs on MIUI 11 based on the top of Android 10. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor along with Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. It will be offered in two RAM options, 4GB and 6GB along with 64GB and 128GB storage, which can be further expanded using a microSD card. The mobile handset houses a 5,020mAh battery supported by an 18W fast charger that comes inside the retail box.

For imaging, Redmi Note 9 Pro features a quad-camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor further supported by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 120 degrees of FOV, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it sports a 16- megapixel camera to capture selfies and for the purpose of video calls.

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Apple might launch budget iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus powered A13 Bionic chipset 

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Apple might launch budget iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus powered A13 Bionic chipset 

The California based premium smartphone company Apple is reportedly working on its new entry-level smartphone for 2020. As per reports this time the company will be offering affordable budget iPhones and the leaks also suggest that this might be called Apple iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus.

Yes, instead of a single budget phone, the company is working on two devices according to 9to5Mac. Soon the company will bring iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus, which are going to replace its predecessors iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

Some of the previous reports have suggested that the upcoming iPhone 9 design would be very much like the Apple iPhone 6, which features a 4.7-inch LCD as well as a TouchID. But the iOS 14 code is also supposed to be pointing out to a bigger 5.5-inch display along with similar specifications to the iPhone 6.

As per reports this time the company will be offering affordable budget iPhones and the leaks also suggest that this might be called Apple iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus.

Over that, it is said that iPhone 9 devices will run with the A13 Bionic chipset, which the latest iPhone 11 devices comes equipped with. Both the upcoming models are said to be featuring an NFC tag without having to open the app for scanning. This did not exist either on iPhone 6 or iPhone X. This feature is now available on its latest models, which includes the iPhone 11.

In order to make it more affordable, the company will go for the TouchID, the home button that was seen on its earlier models nor it will include FaceID for biometrics. The new models will also include Apple Pay for express transit, which allows the user to hold the phone near a transit terminal to make a payment. 

According to Apple analyst Ming Ching Ku, the 4.7-inch model which is supposed to be iPhone 9 is expected to cost  $399 either for the 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. The model is also supposed to come in three colour options grey, silver, or red. However, the pricing of the 5.5-inch model is still unknown. According to him, the company might bring the 4.7-inch version at the end of March this month alongside the rumoured 5.5-inch model which is iPhone 9 Plus. But the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic might also disrupt the launch and could move to online launch due to health concerns.

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