Amazon India is back with another quiz on its platform. In today’s Amazon Quiz the participants can get a chance to win GoPro Hero 8. Every morning the e-commerce platform brings a quiz that can be played on its app from 8 am to 12 noon. In the quiz, five questions are asked to which Gadget Bridge provides answers to make sure our readers also get a chance to win amazing prizes.
To participate in the Amazon quiz all you need to do is download Amazon App from Google Play Store. After downloading the app follow the below-mentioned step:
Open the app and log in to your account. If you are not a member then first register yourself by providing some personal information.
Now scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner or you can also find it on FunZone.
Then tap on the start button to begin the quiz.
Now you are asked five questions. Each question has four options as answers. You have to answer all the five questions correctly to win prizes.
After answering all the questions correctly you will be selected for a lucky draw.
The lucky draw winner’s names will be announced on March 31st. The lucky one will win prizes.
Below is the Amazon Quiz Answers For 17 March 2020
Question 1- Which of these is a platform from Google’s Jigsaw technology incubator used to spot fake and doctored images?
Answer– Assembler
Question 2- Which of these company’s newest venture is princess-inspired bridal wear?
Answer– Disney
Question 3- Which of these teams recently beat Karnataka in the semis to reach their first Ranji Trophy final since the 2006/07 season?
Answer– Bengal
Question 4- Which is the first commercial space tourism company to go public?
Answer–Virgin Galactic
Question 5-The mortal remains of Guruvayur Padmanabhan was recently consigned to flames in Ernakulam district on March 1st. What animal is it?
The smart TV market is getting more aggressive. Also, with the scare of Corona Virus, more and more brands are launching products offline. In order to cater to the growing demand for smart televisions India, Kodak’s brand licensee in India Super Plastronics Pvt. Ltd. (SPPL) has announced the launch of Kodak CA Series. Its first ever range of Android TVs on Flipkart, in partnership with Google at a starting price of Rs 23,999.
Talking about the partnership with Google, Avneet Singh Marwah, Director and CEO, Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd, a Kodak brand licensee said, “It gives us immense pleasure to announce the launch of our official android televisions in partnership with Google. Our aim is to reach every household in the country, and we are committed to achieve the goal with our strong channel network and competitive pricing.”
Available in four variants- 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch, these Android-powered, bezel-less TVs come with Dolby Vision, 4k HDR10, Android 9.0 interface, Dolby Digital plus with DTS TruSurround, multiple connectivity options with USB 3.0, HDMI ARC/CEC and Bluetooth v.5.0 (latest version) using remote that is dedicated hotkeys for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and Google Play Store that will bring unlimited entertainment at your fingertips. It is also equipped with Google Assistant for smooth navigation.
The global android TV market size is expected to reach around $231 Billion by 2026 with a CAGR of around 20% during the forecast period of 2019-2026, Acumen Research and consulting has revealed. The growing integration and extension of multi-media coverage is a natural progression for android TV.
It is believed that Flipkart’s affordable payment systems such as Debit Card EMI, Buy Now Pay Later etc. will help Kodak’s first ever range of Android TVs reach millions of e-commerce consumers in India.
As Kodak has completed four years with SPPL, the company has announced that it is targeting to launch new TV models throughout the year. In 2020, SPPL is targeting a turnover of 700 crore for FY 2020-21. With the launch of official android televisions, SPPL aims to witness 100% growth in volume sales in 2020 as compared to 60% growth in 2019. However, the current market share of Kodak HD LED TVs in Indian television market is 4%.
Only time will reveal how Kodak will take on pre-existing smart TV players like Xiaomi, TCL and OnePlus to grow big in the Indian market. Till then, stay tuned for more updates.
The Chinese smartphone company Vivo is all set to launch a new smartphone in India. The company is going to launch Vivo V19 in the country which is said to be the rebranded model of Vivo V17 which was launched in India last year. The company launched the phone in the Indonesian market last week however the Indian variant will have slight changes according to a report.
The online publisher 91Mobiles confirmed that Vivo V19 is going to be powered by Snapdragon 712 along with 8GB of RAM. instead of Snapdragon 675 chipset. Another leakster Ishan Agarwal also shared live images of the upcoming smartphone.
Image courtesy: Twitter/ Ishan Agarwal
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Vivo V19 specifications (expected)
According to the report, Vivo V19 is going to feature a 6.44-inch FHD+ Dual iView E3 Super AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 409ppi. The Indian variant is likely to be powered by 2.3GHz octa-core Snapdragon 712 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and two storage variants – 128GB and 256GB. It is stated to come with a full glass design on the front as well as back panel. It is likely to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor along with two colour options Mystic Silver and Piano Black.
On the back, there will be an L-shaped quad-camera setup similar to Vivo V17. The set up will include a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP super wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. While on the front it will be sporting a dual punch-hole camera consisting of a 32MP main sensor and an 8MP wide-angle lens.
It is supposed to pack a 4,500mAh battery supported by a 33W Vivo Flash Charge 2.0 whereas the Indonesian variant 33W Vivo Flash Charge 2.0.
Vivo V19 expected pricing
The Vivo V19 is supposed to cost around Rs 25,000 however some of the reports also suggest that it could start at around Rs 24,990. The price of Vivo V19 in Indonesia starts at IDR 4,299,000 that translates to Rs 22,100 for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage whereas the 8GB RAM with 256Gb storage model comes at IDR 4,999,000 which translates to Rs 25,700.
Amazon’s Echo products are by far one of the most advanced when it comes to AI integration, AKA Alexa. We have seen a flurry of products under the brand and one more that has come from them is for your car. This one is called Amazon Echo Auto and we have been playing with it since some time now and it does do a good job. How well, read the rest of the review of Amazon Echo Auto.
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Amazon Echo Auto Design
Amazon Echo Auto is split into two parts, the card-type main head, which gets attached to the car holder that in turn attaches to the car AC vent. The main head of the Amazon Echo Auto is where all the action happens. This is a credit card-sized device which has two buttons, one to mute, an array of 8 microphones, a micro-USB port and a 3.5mm audio jack. An LED strip runs at the bottom that has the same Alexa colours to display, when at work. A 3.5mm audio wire, USB cable and a twin USB port driven car charger also comes in the box. This is good as one can connect Amazon Echo Auto as well as one more device at the same time.
Performance
Setting up Amazon Echo Auto is not hard at all if you already are a previous user of any of the Echo devices. It syncs up quickly and to use it, one does not require Wi-Fi, it uses the 3G/4G network of your smartphone. One prerequisite is that you need a 3.5mm audio port in your car audio system. As it will connect to that with the aux cable. Once setup you can do many things with including music playback, ask for directions, get questions answered et al.
We tried it for a quite while on the busiest roads of Delhi. And 8 out of 10 times it works just fine. The 8 microphones on the Amazon Echo Auto do manage to capture your voice and commands, even when the A/c blower is running at full. Pull down your windows and ambient noise does hinder performance a bit. So, those 2 times it did not recognise us calling Alexa out is when we had a lot of road noise around us and blower was running at full. Other than that, all the skills of Alexa are available here too and one can listen to music seamlessly. Yes, your mobile data does get consumed for this, so make sure you are on a good mobile plan.
Verdict
At Rs 4,999 Amazon Echo Auto is a great addition to the car. It makes your car smarter and we have not seen anything like this coming from any of its competition. Also, as we said, Alexa is one of the best AI companions in the market and to have her in your car just makes your journey more comfortable.
The Chinese electronics brand, Xiaomi, today launched its new Wireless Power Bank in India. The company launched Mi Wireless Power Bank with 10,000mAh capacity that is supported by 10W fast wireless charging along with 18W wired charging tech. The company has launched a two way fast charging Power Bank in India for the first time. The smartphone would definitely support the company’s Mi 10 series and Mi 9 that comes with wireless charging support.
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Mi Wireless Power Bank (1000mAh) pricing and availability
Mi Wireless Power Bank comes with a built-in Qi-certified wireless charger that supports two-way fast charging that allows the user to charge the phone wirelessly while being put on charge. It supports 10W fast wireless charging along with 18W wired charging tech which can charge the Power bank being plugged inside a USB Type-C port and USA-A out port.
The company’s CEO Manu Kumar Jain announced the launch of the product via its Twitter account which reads, “All the power you need, without any wires!”
The device 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 as well as iPhone XS among others. Over that, it can charge two devices at the same time. According to the company, the 12-layer advanced chip protection protects the Power Bank from overheating, over-voltage input and output, electrostatic protection as well as short circuits. Also it a much affordable option than Samsung which also sells its wireless Power Bank that comes at Rs 3,699. The Mi Wireless Power Bank measures 147.9×70.7×16.6mm and it weighs 230 grams.
Today Motorola launched its clamshell design folding screen smartphone in India. Yes, the company finally released Motorola Razr in the country. In terms of design and pricing, the device is going to take on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, which was unveiled at its Unpacked event recently. So if you are a fan of the Razr flip phone series that came out in 2004 then you should read our comparison to know, which of these new foldable phones you should go for because both the smartphones have so much in common.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: 6.7-inch FHD Plus Dynamic AMOLED/ External: 1.1-inch Super AMOLED screen
Processor
Motorola Razr: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset
Rear camera(s)
Motorola Razr: 16-megapixel main camera which also works as a selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: 12-megapixel wide-angle and 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle
Selfie camera
Motorola Razr: 5-megapixel
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: 10-megapixel
RAM and storage
Motorola Razr: 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage
Battery
Motorola Razr: 2,510mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: 3,300mAh battery
Operating system
Motorola Razr: Android 9 Pie
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: Android 10
Price
Motorola Razr:Rs 1,24,999
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: Rs 1,09,999
Our Verdict
The Motorola Razr cost Rs 1,24,999 whereas Galaxy Z Flip costs Rs 1,09,999. Both the foldable phones are roughly the same size however when folded Z Flip has a taller 6.7-inch OLED screen, while the Razr has a 6.2-inch display. Motorola has a plastic screen while Samsung has used ultra-thin glass-type on the Z Flip. The Samsung Flip also comes with a powerful processor along with two rear cameras, runs Android 10 out of the box and has a larger battery for longer battery life and double the storage that Razr offers. Both the phones feature an outer display but here Motorola offers a 2.7-inch Quick View display that offers 600×800 pixels of resolution, whereas Z Flip comes with a 1.1-inch pill-shaped display. So, in this case, we can say that Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is going to be the better buy for most people as it is a cheaper and more powerful option to purchase.
With Corona Virus being declared as a global pandemic, technology giant Microsoft has launched a real-time COVID-19 data tracker to provide up-to-date statistics showcasing total confirmed cases, active cases, recovered cases as well as fatal cases to from across the globe.
The Corona Virus tracker by Microsoft Bing is a web portal with a global map. The moment a user rolls cursor over any country on the world map, bing.com/covid reveals total confirmed cases, active cases, recovered cases and fatal cases of that region. On further clicking the mouse, one gets to see updated news videos related to COVID-19 pandemic from that specific area.
“Lots of Bing folks worked (from home) this past week to create a mapping and authoritative news resource for COVID-19 info,” ZDNet quoted Michael Schechter, General Manager for Bing Growth and Distribution at Microsoft, as saying.
“At Microsoft, our top priority is the health and safety of employees, customers, partners, and communities. By making Teams available to as many people as possible, we aim to support public health and safety by keeping teams connected while they work apart,” Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365, said in a blog post.
Besides Microsoft, Sunder Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet said, “helping people get the right information to stay healthy is more important than ever in the face of a global pandemic like COVID-19.”
Google has collaborated with the U.S. government in developing a website dedicated to COVID-19 education, prevention, and local resources nationwide. This includes 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, the Google homepage is seen promoting the WHO’s “Do the Five” campaign to raise awareness of simple measures people can take to slow the spread of the disease.
“In the first 24 hours, these tips have already been seen by millions in the U.S. We’ve added more useful information to our COVID-19 SOS Alerts, including links to national health authority sites and a map of affected areas from the WHO,” added Pichai.
Today, Motorola has launched its brand new Moto Razr in India. The device was officially launched last year in November in the Canadian and US markets. After almost four months the device has finally made its way to the Indian market. The smartphone was launched in India via online streaming only due to Coronavirus spread. The foldable phone will go on sale in the country through the e-commerce website Flipkart. The smartphone reminisces about the Razr V3 from 2004 with its dedicated retro mode. Read on to know more about the foldable phone, pricing, availability as well as its launch offers.
Motorola Razr Pricing and availability details
The Lenovo owned Motorola launched its most awaited clamshell design foldable phone Motorola Razr in India today. The company launched the phone 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 sole Noir Black colour option.
The e-commerce website Flipkart is the sales partner of the newly launched phone which is going to be available for purchase from April 2 onwards.
The lunch offers include a Rs 10,000 cashback to customers using Citibank debit and credit card. The Jio customers will be eligible to avail double data benefits on the recharge of Rs 4,999 with 1.4TB of data and 2 years of validity.
The company will be offering a MotoCare Accident Damage Protection Plan in which the buyers can get their Motorola Razr repaired at a discounted price within 30 days from the date of purchase. The Plan also includes a one-time screen replacement at Rs 7,999.
Motorola Razr Specifications and features
Motorola Razr comes with a foldable screen which when folded features a 2.7-inch Quick View display that offers 600×800 pixels of resolution on the outside. The outer screen can be used to check notifications, access Google Assistant, control music as well as take selfies. When unfolded it offers a 6.2-inch flexible OLED HD+ display with 876×2142 pixels of resolution and 21:9 aspect ratio. The bottom chin also sports a fingerprint sensor. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage which is not expandable.
In terms of cameras, Moto Razr comes with a single primary camera with a 16-megapixel sensor and f/1.7 aperture. This camera set up has been placed on the other side above the secondary display which also takes selfies all without unfolding the phone. It comes with a dedicated selfie camera with a 5-megapixel sensor that has been placed above the main display.
As there is no headphone jack so the company provides a headset from Denon along with a box that has an echo chamber built in combined with downward-firing speakers.
The all-new Motorola Razr houses a 2,510mAh battery that comes with a 15W TurboPower fast-charging support.
The South Korean smartphone company Samsung is expanding its M series of the line-up. Today the company was stated to launch M21 in the country which has now been postponed to March 18 that is Wednesday. The company recently introduced the M31 in India at an affordable price. The biggest selling point of the smartphone is its camera. The device will be featuring a triple rear camera set up with a 48-megapixel primary sensor along with a 20-megapixel selfie camera.
Samsung was earlier stated to launch Galaxy M21 in India today. The company has been teasing the launch date as well as its features for a few days. Now the company has decided to postpone the launch. Now the device is going to be introduced in India on March 18. Until now the company has not specified the reasons for the postponement of the launch. Whereas the microsite is also reflecting the new launch date.
The upcoming smartphone is the successor of Samsung Galaxy M20 which the company introduced in the country last year. As per teasers and microsite Samsung Galaxy M21 will be available for purchase via e-commerce website Amazon as well as Samsung India website with a similar price range as of its predecessor.
As per official teasers, Galaxy M21 will be featuring a triple rear camera set up with a 48-megapixel primary sensor however information related to the other two sensors is still unknown. But it is most likely to be a wide-angle lens and a depth sensor.
The smartphone will come with a Super AMOLED display with an Infinity-U design. On the front, there will be a 20-megapixel selfie camera. It will pack a 6,000mAh battery for longer battery life. As per some reports it is supposed to be powered by an octa-core Exynos 9611 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage.
To recall the company last month launched Samsung Galaxy M31 in the country that features a quad rear camera set up with a 64-megapixel primary sensor and a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Lenovo owned Motorola is all set to launch its foldable device Motorola Razr in India today. The company introduced the device last year in November even before Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip. The device is the redesigned variant of its popular old series Moto Razr flip phone that was a super hit feature phone in the American and Indian markets. The biggest feature of the device for its clamshell design which sets the purpose of compactness. It is much like its predecessor which opens and closes vertically.
The foldable phone will compete with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip in the market. Read on to know more about the upcoming foldable smartphone.
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Motorola Razr expected pricing and how to watch the live stream
The unveiling of Motorola Razr will begin at 12.30 noon via the company official YouTube channel and will also be streamed via all its social media channels simultaneously. Those who wish to watch the action live can watch the live stream here on our website.
In terms of pricing, Motorola first made Razr available in the Canadian and the US market. The device comes with a price tag of $1,500 which translates to Rs Rs 1,11,000 as per Indian currency. But in India, the smartphone is expected to be pricier. It will be available for purchase via the e-commerce website Flipkart. The device is going to take on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip which is now available in India at Rs 1,09,999 which also indicated that the company might launch the phone at a slightly lower price.
Motorola Razr specifications and features
Motorola Razr is a redesigned variant of its iconic smartphone Razr V3 from 2004. Keeping the nostalgia factor high Moto Razr will carry a similar form factor of the iconic smartphone which few changes. The keypad and the small TFT display has been replaced by an OLED display and the phone comes with a water-repellent body. When folded it there’s a tiny 2.7-inch Quick view display with 600×800 pixels of resolution. The outer display can be used to check notifications, enable Google Assistant, control music, show the time as well as take selfies. On the outside, you get a 16-megapixel main camera with f/1.7 aperture which also works as a selfie shooter. The camera is supported by Night Vision mode.
When unfolded it features a full length 6.2-inch flexible OLED HD+ screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 876×2,142 pixels of resolution. Unlike the original Motorola Razr, the phone does not have any gap between the two halves of the screen and is supported by a unique hinge system that folds the phone easily. The main display notch also houses a 5-megapixel camera inside it to take selfies.
Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The all-new Moto Razr runs on Android 9 Pie and it houses a 2,510mAh battery supported by a 15W TurboPower fast-charging tech. Also, the phone does not have any headphone jack and it has eSIM support.
Yesterday the e-commerce website Amazon gave a chance to win the OnePlus 7T Pro through its Amazon Quiz. Every day the company brings a fresh set of questions to which the customers have to answer correctly. Many contestants are taking part in this quiz to double up their chances of winning amazing gifts every day.
You can also enhance your chances of winning daily new prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance, OnePlus devices and many more. You can win these prizes daily at home by playing Amazon Quiz from 8 am to 12 noon. Only mobile app users can participate in this contest.
In today’s Amazon Quiz the winners will get a chance to win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance. Check out March 16th Amazon Quiz answers:
Q1. Realme and Xiaomi’s smartphones will now use GPS technology NavIC offered by which organisation?
Answers- ISRO
Q2. Which of the following is currently the largest cricket stadium in the world and recently hosted US President Donald Trump?
Answers- Sardar Patel Stadium
Q3. Which pioneering businessman born on March 3rd, floated the Central India Spinning, Weaving, and Manufacturing Company in Nagpur?
Answers- Jamsetji Tata
Q4. Which director of several Bollywood blockbusters is also the director of the Amazon Prime series ‘The Forgotten Army’?
Answers- Kabir Khan
Q5. Who among these extended his unbeaten start to the season by claiming victory at the Dubai Open recently?
Answers- Novak Djokovic
This contest can be played on the e-commerce platform every day from 8 am to 12 noon. The participants have to answer five questions based on current affairs and general knowledge on their app. Answering the questionnaire correctly will make you eligible to win great prizes whereas any incorrect answer can eliminate you from the quiz. The winners’ names will be announced by March 31st through a lucky draw. To participate log in log in to your Amazon app daily.
Western Digital has been launching external hard drives in the Indian market at a regular pace. Now they are out with another external HDD. WD My Passport external hard drive 2020 is the latest entrant in the Indian market. This drive is not an SSD, but a regular spindle driven external storage. We got it over to our benchmarking stables and this what we could make of the new storage device.
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Design
Let’s quickly get the design and form factor out of the way. The WD My Passport external hard drive is simple yet modern to look at. Available in 3 colours Black, Red and Blue, we got the latter to review. The front face has the WD branding and wave-like pattern running on it, which makes it look like the seashore. The top side of the external HDD has the USB Type-B port and also has the tiny LED light. The rear is black in colour and the same wave pattern can be found on it. It comes with a USB 3.0 cable for faster data transfer capability.
WD My Passport Performance
The WD My Passport external hard drive is available in multiple storage options. These include 1TB, 2TB and 5TB. We got the 2TB version, which is a good space for people who do a lot of graphical work or store a lot of data. Since we edit a lot of videos in 4K, a large external HDD like this one makes perfect sense.
So, we quickly put the WD My Passport external hard drive to the test. We ran HD Tune benchmark on it and we were pleasantly surprised by it. We got read speed of 243MB/s and write speed of 216MB/s. Further, we transferred a 2GB file to the drive from our PC in under 8 seconds using the supplied 3.0 cable via a USB 3.1 port. This is not bad at all.
Over that, the WD My Passport external hard drive comes with WD Discovery software. With this, users can password protect the external hard drive and also turn on/off the LED on the drive. WD My Passport external hard drive uses AES-256-bit hardware encryption. Users can also do automatic backups by adding the backup software to the fray, supplied by WD in the discovery app.
Verdict
At Rs 5,399 the WD My Passport external hard drive might seem like an expensive option at first. But with the kind of safety features, it fetches with it and also the quick speeds along with extreme portability this drive is worth the shiny penny. However, there are external SSD’s now coming at one fourth the storage size of this one for similar pricing but gives 4-6X faster read and write speeds. That might hurt Western Digital business for this drive. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a lot of space and good reliability from an external hard drive, then WD My Passport external hard drive is a good option to go for. Over that, the company is giving 3 years warranty on this drive.
Recently Samsung India opened pre-bookings for its Galaxy S20 Ultra devices. Today the company has announced that people who had pre-ordered have started receiving their mobile devices. Samsung India in a statement said, “Samsung India will kick-off deliveries of Galaxy S20 Ultra – its most premium and powerful smartphone – for customers who pre-booked the latest Galaxy flagship on March 13, 2020.”
It was launched with Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+. The price of the Galaxy S20 Ultra starts at Rs 92,999.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra specifications
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is the largest of the three smartphones in the new series. You get a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED screen (Infinity-O display) with a pixel count of 511ppi. As for the processor, you get either Exynos 990 CPU with two RAM options of 12GB and 16GB paired with 128GB or 512GB. Both the storage options can be expanded by up to 1TB via a microSD card.
As for the camera set up, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra consists of a 108-megapixel camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture along with a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor with f/3.5 aperture. Further assisted by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a ToF VGA camera. The camera system supports 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 100x Super-Resolution Zoom. On the front, there is a 40-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.
The device houses a 5000mAh battery that is supported by 45W fast charging it also supports wireless charging and PowerShare feature.
Corona Virus is an epidemic that has spread around the world and taking lives. Did you know that your smartphone can be a carrier of viruses as well. In this video, we tell you how to sanitise your smartphone, laptop and gadgets to keep Corona Virus as bay.
Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX has been launched in India. The device comes with a quad rear camera and has a hole-punch display along with P2i splash-proof coating. The smartphone also includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. With all these features the mobile is going to give tough competition to Samsung Galaxy A71 and Vivo V17 Pro. Read our comparison to understand the differences and help you decide, which amongst the three smartphones is a better buy.
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Display
Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX: 6.67-inch FHD+ DotDisplay with a 20:9 aspect ratio
Samsung Galaxy A71: 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display
Vivo V17 Pro: 6.44-inch full-HD+ 1,080×2,440 pixels Super AMOLED display
Processor
Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor
Vivo V17 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC octa-core processor
Rear camera(s)
Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX: Quad rear camera set up that includes a 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens offering 119-degree field-of-view (FoV), 5MP macro lens and a 5MP depth sensor.
Samsung Galaxy A71: Quad-camera setup with 64MP primary camera, 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP depth sensor and a 5-megapixel macro lens
Vivo V17 Pro: Quad camera set up includes 48MP+13MP+8MP+2MP
Selfie camera
Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX: 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Samsung Galaxy A71: 32MP selfie camera
Vivo V17 Pro: Dual pop up selfie camera with 32 megapixels and f/2.0 along with an 8 megapixel with f/2.2 aperture
RAM and storage
Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX: 6GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A71: 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage
Vivo V17 Pro: 8GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage
Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX: MIUI 11 based on top of Android 10
Samsung Galaxy A71: One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10
Vivo V17 Pro: Android 9 Pie with FuntouchOS 9.1 on top
Price
Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX: Rs 14,999 upwards
Samsung Galaxy A71: Rs 29,999
Vivo V17 Pro: Rs 29,990
Our Take
Well, Redmi is offering the best price as compared to the other two handsets. Both Samsung Galaxy A71 and Vivo V17 Pro price is on the higher side. Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX has better specifications at a much cheaper price. If you want a phone with good performance, longer battery life, a good camera set up as well as a selfie camera then our pick is the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. Over that, Redmi is also offering the latest processor, which also supports NavIC navigation which has been designed by the Indian Space Research Organisation. So, after analysing all the specifications we came to the conclusion that Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX is the best option to go for if you are on a budget.
The India TV manufacturer Vu has announced the launch of its new line-up of Televisions in India. The company has launched the Vu Premium 4K TV in the country. The new range of televisions will be available on Flipkart. The new line-up will include TVs in three sizes 43-inches, 50-inches and 55-inches.
Commenting on the launch, Devita Saraf, Chairman and CEO, Vu Televisions quoted, “Vu is known for its leadership and innovation in the TV industry over the past 10 years. We have been a customer favourite with over 90% of consumers buying Vu TVs repeatedly and also recommending them to their friends and family. Our promise to the consumer is to provide the best in class product at an affordable price without compromising on quality and service. And today, Vu ushers in the new era of 4K with the launch of the Vu Premium 4K TV”
The new array of Vu Premium 4K TV has been introduced in India at an affordable price. These Televisions come equipped with A+ Grade Panel with 400+ nits brightness. It also includes Dolby Vision and HRD 10 Support which improves colour details, depth, sharpness as well as black and white level. The Televisions are supported by Dolby Audio that comes with 30W noise cancellation Speakers supported by DTS Virtual X Surround Sound Technology. The TruBassHDX optimises the audio by increasing bass while reducing the extra noise from the background and making the dialogues clear and natural.
Vu 4K TV comes with Bezel-Less Design, VOD Upscaler, Cricket Mode and it runs on Android 9.0 pie, which lets you access unlimited content from the Google Store, Google Games, Google Movies and certified apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, YouTube, etc. It also comes with the built-in Chromecast that allows you to play photos from your phones or laptop’s gallery.
The Vu TV is powered by 64-bit Quad-Core Processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB of storage. The television includes a special optical film that controls the amount of light entered through the backlight LEDs. This automatically enhances the viewing angle through its wide reflection. For connectivity, it includes three HDMI ports, two USB ports, WiFi, ARC, Optical ports and Bluetooth. It also includes OTT Hotkeys on ActiVoice remote to play videos from the preloaded apps such as Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Hotstar Google Play.
The range of new Vu TVs will be available for purchase via the e-commerce website at a starting price of Rs 24,999.
Today, Xiaomi India launched Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in India. The Redmi Note 9 Pro has been introduced under the affordable segment to cater to the needs of today’s consumer. The new smartphone comes with the latest Snapdragon 720G chipset that supports India’s NavIC and quad-camera set up. The mobile device is going to compete with Samsung Galaxy A51 and Vivo V17 in terms of specification. Read our comparison to know how Redmi’s new handset stands against both of them.
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Display
Redmi Note 9 Pro: 6.67-inch full-HD+ IPS display with a 20:9 aspect ratio
Vivo V17: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 Octa-core processor
Rear camera(s)
Redmi Note 9 Pro: Quad camera set up includes 8MP+8MP+5MP+2MP
Samsung Galaxy A51: Quad camera set up includes 48MP+12MP+5MP+5MP
Vivo V17: Quad camera set up includes 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP
Selfie camera
Redmi Note 9 Pro: 16-megapixel selfie camera
Samsung Galaxy A51: 32-megapixel selfie camera
Vivo V17: 32-megapixel selfie camera
RAM and storage
Redmi Note 9 Pro: 4GB + 64GB model and 6GB + 128GB storage
Samsung Galaxy A51: 6GB RAM with 128GB of storage, 8GB RAM and 128GB Storage
Vivo V17: 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage
Battery
Redmi Note 9 Pro: 5,020mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy A51: 4,500mAh battery
Vivo V17: 4,500mAh battery
Operating system
Redmi Note 9 Pro: MIUI 11 based on top of Android 10
Samsung Galaxy A51: Android 10 with One UI 2.0 on top
Vivo V17: Android 9 Pie with Funtouch OS 9.2 on top
Price
Redmi Note 9 Pro: Rs 12,999
Samsung Galaxy A51: Rs 23,999 upwards
Vivo V17: Rs 22,990
All the phones come with almost the same specifications besides pricing and processor. In terms of specifications, the Redmi Note 9 Pro definitely beats both Samsung and Vivo by a lot. It comes with the latest processor, bigger battery and a 5-megapixel macro lens for detailed macro images. If we consider the pricing, this smartphone is much cheaper than Samsung Galaxy A51 and Vivo V17. So at such an affordable price, you can get a very good package, besides it connects to the Indian satellite for navigation.
The South Korean smartphone brand kickstarted this year by launching the all-new Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite in India. The device is the watered-down version of the Galaxy S10 series. The company launched the smartphone in the mid-range price segment and offers all the premium features that a phone should have.
So, today we are going to review the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and know how it stands against Oneplus devices that have been dominating the market for a few years now in this price segment.
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Design And Display
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is often being confused with Galaxy Note 10 Lite as both the smartphones share some key specifications as well as features. But the Note 10 Lite is the water down variant of Galaxy Note 10 series, while the Galaxy S10 Lite is of the S10 series and is slightly more expensive than Note 10 Lite.
Now let’s begin with the design, Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite offers a big 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. The screen has HDR10+ support, too. It uses Gorilla Glass 3 protection instead of the current Gorilla Glass 5 shield. The device offers a crisp and vibrant display along with a punch-hole cutout at the top centre that is quite big, however, it did not interfere with our overall viewing experience. It comes with slim bezels including the chin for the full display experience.
On the back, you get a glass looking glossy plastic panel that often attracts dust particles and fingerprints as well as minute scratches. We recommend using the plastic case, which Samsung has provided inside the retail box. On the left corner the company has put together three cameras along with a flash in a rectangular shaped camera module, which at first seems quite big. On the bottom portion, Samsung’s logo has been stamped in the centre.
On the left side panel, you get a hybrid dual-SIM tray slot that allows you to use two Nano-SIM cards and a microSD card combo. While on the right-side panel you have a volume rocker key and a power button. At the bottom, it has a USB Type-C port and a single speaker. Now you must be wondering where the headphone socket is? Here the company did not provide it, instead, you can use the bundled Type-C headphones or else you can go wireless.
Performance And Camera
On paper, the new Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite looks pretty decent. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 processor, which is Qualcomm’s one of the best and flagship chipset however we would be much happier if the company had used Snapdragon 855+ instead of a year-old chipset. Here we would like to mention phones such as Asus ROG Phone 2, OnePlus 7T and Redmi K20 Pro use SD 855+ chips. At the time of the launch, the phone only came in one configuration, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
The company launched the 8GB RAM with 512GB storage model later last month at Rs 44,999 in India. Despite not having UFS 3.0 speeds it is pretty hard to differentiate because the phone is on the spot when it comes to loading games or opening any apps. We enjoyed playing heavy-duty games like Asphalt and PUBG Mobile at higher settings on this smartphone. Let’s get the benchmark scores out of the way too.
Geekbench 5: 740 single-core score and 2,642 multi-core score
AnTuTu: 4,64,408
Out of the box, it runs Samsung One UI 2.0, which is based on Android 10 that also includes Bixby, Vision Lens Mode and Routines along with Samsung Pay and Samsung Health. It also has support for the company’s own defence-grade security platform Samsung Knox. And when it comes to battery Samsung offers a 4,500mAh battery that promises excellent battery life which lasts more than a day on being used heavily. However, it did heat up, but not too much on playing Asphalt or PUBG for long. We also did not experience any lag or slowdowns in our daily operation of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite. The battery is supported by a 45W Super Fast charging tech, however, it bundles a 25W charger. Nonetheless, that too did not let the smartphone down as it took about an hour to charge from zero to full.
For biometrics you get an in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock features. Both work swiftly at unlocking the phone even in low light. The bottom-firing speakers are loud, with that we do recommend you enable Dolby Atmos when using headphones which we loved and were efficient enough to deliver high-quality sound while offering passive isolation.
In terms of display, it offers crisp text and the display is bright as well as vibrant. With the Super AMOLED panel, it is good at viewing from all angles. The display also supports 60Hz of refresh rate that excels scrolling Instagram and Facebook feeds. The HDR+ ensures an immersive viewing experience while streaming videos on YouTube or Netflix.
Now let’s move onto the imaging department. Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite comes with three cameras placed vertically in a rectangular shaped camera module. It has a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, which is supported by Super Steady OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation). The company’s new stabilisation technology is a blessing for those who face difficulty in keeping their hand steady while capturing a picture or recording a video. We also tried capturing some pictures of flowers on a windy day, but the results were unsatisfactory unfortunately we ended up getting slightly blurry images.
Additionally, you get a secondary 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture. While on the front, it sports a 32-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture for taking selfies. The camera app supports various modes like Live Focus Video, Super Slow-Mo and Pro mode. It delivers stunning shots when taken during bright sunny light and even during low light conditions. Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite provides sharp pictures along with good detailing as well as punchy colours.
Without night modeWith night mode
Besides this, the macro images results truly surprised us. We have embedded some shots here that deliver a good amount of details as well as accurate colours. But sometimes it struggles to focus on to some objects and the pictures turned out blurry. Instead of a dedicated option for portrait mode here, you get Live Focus mode in which you get various options to change your background and you can adjust the level of bokeh effect too. You get the Live Focus mode for selfies too.
As said, the smartphone comes with a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. The resultant pictures looked vivid and accurate in details and colours during day time. But we were not fully satisfied with the images taken under low light without a flash. Also, we were quite gutted when it comes to edge detection. In the end, the selfie mode left us with a mixed bag of emotions.
OUR VERDICT
Samsung Galaxy S10 lite comes with a good camera set up, longer battery life as well as charging and an excellent touchscreen. But at this price, it has stiff competition. Others are already giving Snapdragon 855+ rather than just 855. The cameras could have been better, but we are sure going by Samsung’s past records they will update the software and the cameras will become better (just like they did with the Samsung Galaxy S10+). All in all, Samsung has created an affordable option for people who were looking for something robust from a well-known brand name.
Xiaomi India today launched the new series of Redmi Note 9 in India. Under the new series, the company launched has introduced two new smartphones under the series. The new Redmi Note series includes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro. During the event, the company also revealed that Redmi sold over 100 million devices in India.
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Redmi Note 9 series pricing and availability
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi today launched two new smartphones Redmi Note 9 Pro Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro in India. The company launched the Pro Max variant in three different configurations 6GB + 64GB at Rs 14,999 , 6GB + 128GB at Rs 16,999 and the 8GB + 128GB with a price tag of Rs 18,999 The Redmi Note 9 Pro comes at Rs 12,999 for the 4GB + 64GB model whereas the 6GB + 128GB storage model comes at Rs 15,999.
The Redmi Note 9 series will be available for purchase via mi.com, Amazon, Mi Home and Mi Studio. The Redmi Note 9 Pro MAX will go on sale on March 25 whereas Note 9 Pro on March 17. The company will be revealing all the launch offers on March 16th.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max specifications
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max runs on MIUI 11 based on top of Android 10 out of the box. The device features a 6.67-inch FHD+ DotDisplay with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Both front and back are protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor with Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. It will be offered with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The memory can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card. For biometrics, you get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It houses a 5,020mAh battery that supports a 33W fast charger.
In the imaging department, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a quad rear camera set up that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor. Further aided by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens offering 119-degree field-of-view (FoV), 5-megapixel macro lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The camera set up also supports RAW photography. On the front, you will get a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Redmi Note 9 Pro specifications
Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ IPS display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It runs on MIUI 11 based on top of Android 10 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor paired with up to 6Gb of RAM and 128GB of storage. For graphics, it includes Adreno 618 GPU. It packs a 5,020mAh battery along with the support of 18W fast charges that comes inside the box.
In terms of cameras, the handset also sports a quad-camera system consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 120 degrees of FOV. Further supported by a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For taking selfies it includes a 16-megapixel selfie camera sensor.
Timex Group Luxury Division has announced the launch of its new Teslar Luxury smartwatch in India. Timex Group Luxury Division is the parent company of Teslar, which is well known for its wearable wellness technology. The company has introduced four new smartwatches under its new Spring-Summer collection namely Re-Balance T-1 Chrono, Re-balance T-1 Chrono Sport and Re-Balance T-1 Lady.
According to the company, the latest Teslar Luxury smartwatch collection comes equipped with innovative technology designed to resist the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation. The series has been inspired by yoga, which helps a human body to reduce the negative effects of stress and enhance the immune response.
Interestingly, when the smartwatch is worn on the left wrist it transmits the wave to your body’s energy and ultimately help to create a biofield with more coherency, strength and a greater breadth of frequency.
The Teslar smartwatches collection price has been set at Rs 41,495 in India and will be available through the company’s official website as well as e-commerce website Tata Cliq.
The Re-Balance T-1 watches for men comes in a 40mm size case. It will be available in three colour variants polished stainless steel, IP rose gold and in a grey satin finish. The two-level dial in the centre is embellished with a sunray finish allowing the backdrop to the baton hands, indexes and Arabic numerals. These come in five soft calf leather straps with black, cognac brown or light brown. The available strap colours are silver, dark blue, black and cool grey.
Re-Balance T-1 Chrono
The smartwatch comes with a three counter chronograph with a 42 mm diameter case in polished steel or IP rose gold colour. Whereas the two-level dial in the centre comes with a wave pattern that gives an effect of sun rays. This model comes in silver, dark blue, cool grey and two-tones paired with soft cognac brown or black calf leather strap with contrast stitching and a fast spring bar.
Re-balance T-1 Chrono Sport
As the name suggests the smartwatch is specifically designed for the people into sports. This watch offers vintage detailing with a 44 mm diameter case in sanded stainless steel or IP black colour. This watch also features knurling as the dial, pump buttons and convex glass. It comes with a dark blue or black fibre with large Arabic numeral seconds hands in the centre, contrasting with the wave pattern in the two-level dial.
Re-Balance T-1 Lady
Designed for the ladies this watch features a 36 mm polished stainless steel, IP rose gold or two-tone case. The dial has been embellished with a diamond-studded bezel along with 3D triangular seconds hand inside the two-level dial. The watch has been combined with a saffiano leather strap that comes in three shades dark blue, white and black.
Re- Balance T-2
This watch features an IP rose gold coloured seed of life motif in between the dial with hour and minutes hands placed just between the pattern along with the 3D triangular small seconds hand. The dial sports a 36 mm diameter case and will be available in polished steel or IP rose gold with a bracelet or saffiano leather strap. This model will be available in two styles one with diamonds studded into the dial and the other with added diamonds around the bezel.
The South Korean electronics giant Samsung has announced the launch of a new memory variant for its most successful M Series smartphone Samsung Galaxy M30s in India. Expanding its series the company has now launched the 4GB RAM with a 128GB storage variant. To recall Samsung introduced Galaxy M30s in single storage last year in the month of September. The smartphone comes with a Super AMOLED display, triple camera set up, Exynos 9611 processor and a 6,000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy M30s pricing and availability
The new 4GB RAM with 128GB storage variant of Galaxy M30s has now been launched in India. The new variant comes with a price tag of Rs 14,999. The smartphone will be available in three colour options Opal Black, Sapphire Blue and Quartz Green via e-commerce website Amazon and Samsung online store from March 14. As an introductory offer, consumers buying the new variant of Galaxy M30s can avail a 5% cashback with HDB financial services.
In September last year, Samsung introduced Galaxy M30s in India in two configurations 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage at Rs 13,999 and the 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage at Rs 16,999. Both the variants are available in three colour option Opal Black, Sapphire Blue and Pearl White.
Samsung Galaxy M30s specifications
Samsung Galaxy M30s runs on One UI, based on Android 9.0 Pie. It comes with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display along with a waterdrop notch. Under the hood, there is Exynos 9611 SoC coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The MicroSD slot allows you to expand the memory up to 512GB using a microSD card.
For photos and videos, Galaxy M30s features a triple rear camera set up that includes an 8-megapixel primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture, along with a 5-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, and an 8-megapixel super-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 lens. The camera set up is supported by various modes such as Night mode, Super Slo-Mo, Super Steady, Hyperlapse and it can also record 4K videos. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
The Samsung smartphone houses a 6000mAh battery that comes with 15W fast charging support.
The Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is all set to launch another new smartphone in India. The company will be bringing Redmi Note 9 series to India, which is the successor of the Redmi 8 series that was launched last year. Under the series, the smartphone is going to include one standard model and one Pro model. But at the same time, it is expected that the company will also bring an additional model that is Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. The launch event will live stream through a webcast only due to Coronavirus fear.
Redmi Note 9 series expected pricing and how to watch Livestream
Today Xiaomi is going to launch Redmi Note 9 series in India via Livestream. You can catch the launch event live via the company’s official YouTube channel and via a dedicated microsite. The Livestream will begin at 12 noon onwards which you can also watch it live here on our website below:
As per some speculations, the new series on Redmi Note 9 is going to be priced similarly to its predecessor. At the time of launch, the price of Redmi Note 8 was set at Rs 9,999 in India, It is also expected to go on sale via e-commerce website Amazon as well as its official online store Mi.com.
Expected specifications
As per an official teaser, the upcoming smartphone is going to equip a quad rear camera inside a square-shaped camera module just like Google Pixel 4 and iPhone 11. The camera sensors are still unknown; this is confirmed that it will not include a 108-megapixel sensor instead it could go with the 64-megapixel primary sensor on it aided by a telephoto lens, wide-angle lens and a macro lens. In addition to this, all the models are going to support a display with a 90Hz display with a curved glass rear panel.
Recently, one of the smartphones from the series that is the Note 9 Pro was spotted on Geekbench listing. As per the leaked listing the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 720G chipset with 6GB of RAM and is going to run Android 10 OS. This confirms that the smartphone will be offering 5G connectivity along with India’s NavIC support. Redmi Note 9 was also spotted on Geekbench which revealed that it will include a MediaTek processor with 6GB of RAM.
In another leak, it was revealed that Redmi Note 9 Pro will be housing a 4,920mAh battery. This was revealed by US FCC listing which further disclosed that the battery will support 30W fast charging. It will be offered in two storage variants 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage along with three colour options Aurora Black, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black.
The e-commerce platform Amazon is back with another new session of the quiz on its platform. It brings Amazon Quiz sessions for its customers on a daily basis. Customers can stand a chance to win bumper prizes just by playing at home from 8 am to 12 noon. Every day Amazon asks 5 questions that the customers have to answer correctly. This session is only available for the app user in India.
In today’s Amazon Quiz the winners will get a chance to win Rs 10,000 Amazon Pay Balance. Check out March 12th Amazon Quiz answers:
Q1. The world’s first robot citizen recently arrived in Kolkata and donned a red-and-white traditional Bengali saree. Name the robot.
Answers – Sophia
Q2. Hosni Mubarak was the president of which country for almost 30 years?
Answers – Egypt
Q3. India’s first floating jetty was recently inaugurated in which state?
Answers – Goa
Q 4. Which company has introduced a new ‘zero’ line of vegan, gluten-free products that have no preservatives or colours?
Answers – Colgate
Q 5. Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter to wish which player on his retirement and said ‘You made my last Test special by picking 10 wickets’?
Answers – Pragyan Ojha
Answering these five questions correctly will make you eligible to win Rs 10,000 Amazon Pay balance. Any incorrect answer can eliminate you from the quiz. The winner’s names will be announced through a lucky draw by March 31. To participate log in to your Amazon app and click on the Amazon Quiz banner. Now tap on the start button to begin the quiz. Now five questions will be put before you one by one and these questions will be based on general knowledge and current affairs. Answering all the questions correctly will get you selected for the Lucky Draw and the winner’s names will be announced at the end of this month. To win more prizes you can participate daily from 8 AM till 12 noon.
The video streaming application Hotstar has been rebranded to Disney+ Hotstar. This change has been brought just before the arrival of Disney+ streaming service in India on March 29. The black and yellow logo has been replaced with royal blue and white colour logo for the Disney-owned streaming service Hotstar.
The change is now available on both Android as well as iOS. The Hotstar Premium and Hotstar VIP icons have also got a makeover. Earlier their logo consisted of an old crown and a star which have now been replaced to just P and a V letters. The replacement of the brands has been done just before the arrival of Disney+ streaming service. Here we would like to mention that Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox Inc. was acquired by Walt Disney in a $71 billion cash and stock deal in June 2018.
From then the entire Star India group, which includes Star India, Fox Star Studios and Hotstar in India has been part of the new owner. To recall Disney+ was first introduced in the US last year in November that comes with contents such a Captain America: Civil War, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, and A Bug’s Life. Television shows such as Lady and the Tramp, Noelle, Purl, Float and Kitbull are also included on its platform.
In the US the one-month premium is priced at $6.99 whereas $69.99 for the annual plan. According to a report it recorded more than 10 million sign-ups just after it was launched and 28.6 million subscribers in less than three months. The streaming service is said to give tough competition to other services such as Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime, etc.
According to Gadgets360 the rebranding also brings the arrival of new channels on the Disney + Hotstar such as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, Mickey Mouse & Friends, Princesses, Disney Junior, Super-Heroes, Action-Adventure, and Animals & Nature.
Disney+ will be released in various other countries such as the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland on March 24.
The South Korean smartphone company Samsung is planning to launch another smartphone in India. The company is expanding its M series portfolio with the launch of Samsung Galaxy M21 on March 16 in the country. The phone’s camera is the biggest highlight. Ahead of the launch, the affordable smartphone has been spotted on Amazon website that has teased its key features, In terms of design the device comes with a similar design as of Galaxy M31 that was launched in the country a few weeks ago.
Samsung is going to launch Galaxy M21 in India on March 21. The launch event/ live stream is going to begin at 12 noon. Prior to its official launch, the handset has been listed on the e-commerce website Amazon via microsite that has now revealed its key specifications as well as feature.
According to the microsite, Samsung Galaxy is going to feature a triple rear camera set up accompanied by an LED flash. The camera set up will include a 48-megapixel primary sensor however rest of the camera sensor details are still unknown. The microsite also includes some of the camera samples of the upcoming phone. While on the front there will be a 20-megapixel selfie camera offering support to face unlock feature for biometrics.
Over that, there will be a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The mobile is going to flaunt a Super AMOLED display along with a water drop-style notch design. As of now officially only these features have been revealed but some reports claim that the smartphone will be offered in two storage options 64GB and 128GB storage.
The smartphone is being promoted as WattaMonster, which hints that it is going to house a massive 6,000mAh battery. In the past, the company has also promoted many of its smartphones by calling them monsters that come with a 6,000mAh battery. Recently Samsung launched M31 in India that also packs a 6000mAh battery and was being promoted as MegaMonster. There are few similarities in both M31 as well as M21 in terms of design also. However, you get a quad rear camera set up here that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor and a 32-megapixel selfie camera that supports 4k video recording.
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