Fossil Hybrid HR smartwatch launched with heart rate tracking and more than two weeks of battery life

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Fossil Hybrid HR smartwatch launched with heart rate tracking and more than two weeks of battery life

This week the designer watch manufacturer Fossil has launched its Hybrid HR smartwatch in the Indian market. The new smartwatch features a traditional look along with integrated mechanical hands. The newly launched device comes with call and text previews, heart rate and workout tracking, real-time weather and lots more. The designer watch delivers more than two weeks of battery life on a single charge.

Fossil Hybrid HR smartwatch pricing and availability

The company has launched the Fossil Hybrid HR smartwatch in different face dials with interchangeable straps in leather, silicone and stainless steel. The pricing for the Collider Dark Brown Leather variant has been set at Rs 14,995 whereas the Collider Black Silicone versions and the Collider Smoke Stainless Steel version will be available at Rs 16,495. The smartwatch will be available on sale via e-commerce platform Amazon along with no-cost EMI as well as bank offers.

Steve Evans, EVP Fossil said, “We know our customers desire both form and function. They have loved how our hybrid smartwatches look like a watch, but act like a smartwatch, but have requested additional ways to stay connected. We are so excited to bring to market this version of hybrid that adds features like heart rate tracking and an always-on read-out display to make notifications easier to see—two big unlocks for our customers. They want to stay connected while enhancing their personal style and these new hybrid smartwatches do both. We pride ourselves on being innovators in the fashion watch space, and we believe that the hybrid smartwatch is the future of fashion watches.”

Fossil Hybrid HR smartwatch features

Fossil Hybrid HR comes with a 27mm display also comes with a front-light that will be of use during the night. The display screen shows notifications, incoming text, emails and could even answer calls and check weather updates and more with the help of three pushbuttons. The device is well compatible with Android and iOS smartphones by means of Bluetooth to the Fossil Smartwatches App. 

The smartwatch comes with three touch-enabled buttons on the right side. As the name suggests the device displays stats like heart rate, steps, calories as well as active minutes that comes in handy while working out, track sleep and also measure progress over time with the help of an app. The Fossil smartwatch lasts for two weeks or more depending on the usage on a single charge and can be charged fully in 50 minutes.

The watch is 3ATM certified making it sweat and water-resistant and provides protection while working out in the rain also.

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New Emoji’s are coming: Unicode Consortium has approved 117 new emojis for 2020 also includes the transgender flag

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New Emoji’s are coming: Unicode Consortium has approved 117 new emojis for 2020 also includes the transgender flag

Mountain View, California based organisation Unicode Consortium has now approved 117 new emojis along with new colour options for the year 2020. Also, there are 65 fresh emojis that have also been included in the new update. All the new emojis will soon be coming to our smartphone in 2020.

Those who are unaware, Unicode Consortium is an organisation that decides on text-based standards for the internet. Now for the year 2020, the company has released 117 new emojis. These include 62 brand-new emojis and 55 new gender and skin-tone options. One of the most notable new addition this is the transgender flag that has been proposed by Google and Microsoft. As a part of Emoji 13.0, the update will also include smiling face with a tear, disguised face, pinched fingers with skin tones, anatomical heart, lungs, ninjas with skin tones, women feeding baby with skin tones as well as man feeding a baby with skin tones. 

transgender flag emoji
Transgender flag emoji

 

The search giant Google has also proposed a new emoji that is a person feeding baby. To recall last year the organisation released emojis such as hearing aid, wheelchair, prosthetic arm, seeing-eye dog, gender-neutral couple and others.

The 2020 line up of new emojis that have approved by the Unicode Consortium will include options for animals also like a black cat, mammoth, beaver, beetle, roach, fly, polar bear, dodo, bison, seal and worm. 

Other options for food include an olive, a bell pepper, bubble tea, blueberries, flatbread, teapot, tamale, fondue, bubble tea and blueberries.

 The line up also includes transgender symbol, transgender flag, nesting dolls, sewing needle, knot, flip flop, military helmet, window, plunger, mousetrap, bucket, toothbrush, headstone, rock, wood, hut any many more options.

The company has vouched for the new emojis that will come to our smartphone and PCs very soon. However, it is still unclear when these will be released to the public as Google and Apple design their own versions of emojis before the actual release so it can take some time.

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Google Pixel smartphone users could soon record and transcribe calls

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Google Pixel smartphone users could soon record and transcribe calls

There have been numerous call-recording apps across the globe, but now news is rife that Google is prepping up to introduce call recording and transcribing service to its Pixel smartphone users. As per a report by XDA Developers, an APK breakdown has revealed that the Google Phone app’s newest version 44 has a call recording feature.

If we believe this report to be true, a user will be able to access this recording feature before taking an incoming or outgoing call by simply pressing the “Record” button that is located next to the “Hold” button. This means that the minute one taps on the “Record” button, the conversation will be recorded automatically. It can be stopped by tapping the “Record” button again. This feature will be reachable directly from the call log. The conversation recorded will be saved as a as a .wav file in call’s history from where you can share and play it. However, it is rumoured that this recording feature will be functional on Google Android Pie OS.

Besides this, another report by 9To5Google has hinted that Google Pixel smartphone could soon get a feature to transcribe calls. It shared a single string putting light that the recorded calls could be transcribed as well.

Only once these features will be rolled out, we will get to see how these call recording and transcribing feature on Google Pixel smartphones will come comply with the local call recording laws.

Earlier, Google had listed seven ways we protect data privacy through built-in protections to easy tools that keep you in control of your privacy.

  1. Carry out regular password check up
  2. Enable Google automatically delete your data after 3 or 18 months
  3. Access your favorite Google apps in Incognito mode
  4. Use hands-free privacy controls with the Google Assistant
  5. Browse the webites safely with Chrome
  6. Check in on your privacy and security settings across your apps and devices
  7. Choose and control what ads you see from Google

Google further added that it’s the tech giant’s responsibility to keep a user’s data private and secure. Time will reveal what more exciting stuffs Google has to offer its users.

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Off-Facebook Activity tool now available worldwide: Here’s everything you should know

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Off-Facebook Activity tool now available worldwide: Here’s everything you should know

With an aim to give people more transparency and control over the data that other apps and websites share with Facebook, the California-based social networking service has now made Off-Facebook Activity tool available to people across the globe.

“Other businesses send us information about your activity on their sites and we use that information to show you ads that are relevant to you. Now you can see a summary of that information and clear it from your account if you want to,” Mark Zuckerberg said in a blog post on Facebook.

Off-Facebook Activity marks a new level of transparency and control. Wondering how it works? Well, you must be aware that what you do online generates data. For instance: When you’re searching for a destination for summer holidays or buying a new pair of shoes, businesses share that data with Facebook. Eventually what happens is that data can be used to connect businesses with the right audience to show ads related to their search. With Off-Facebook Activity, you can now see a summary of information Facebook get about your activity on other apps and websites.

A Facebook users also has option to disconnect Off-Facebook Activity from your account, but this doesn’t mean that the person will stop seeing ads. According to Facebook, a user will still see the same number of ads, but they are likely to be less personalized. A post on Facebook has also revealed that, “The information you disconnect will no longer be connected to your account. This data can still be used without being linked to an individual user to allow us to let businesses know how their website, app or ads are performing.”

On an average a smartphone user has more than 80 apps and uses nearly around 40 of them every month, it can be really difficult for people to keep track of who has information about them and what it’s used for. Facebook believes providing people with greater transparency and control will ultimately have a positive, long-term effect on businesses using Facebook.

Earlier this month, Facebook also rolled out an update of its Ad Library to provide people with more transparency and control over the political and social issue ads that they witness on the social networking site.

First launched in May 2018, the Ad Library is a public archive that allows people to see all the ads politicians and campaigns are running on Facebook and Instagram and those that have run in the past.

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Realme C3 smartphone key specification revealed on Flipkart

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Realme C3 smartphone key specification revealed on Flipkart

In what is being publicised as “Entertain Ka Superstar”, Flipkart has now lifted curtains off its soon-to-be-launched smartphone Realme C3. The China-based handset maker has revealed on the e-commerce platform that Realme C3 smartphone will be launched on Feb 6, 2020 at 12:30 pm.

Looking at the key specifications listed on Flipkart, it is revealed that Realme C3 smartphone will be available in two variants configuration:

  • 3GB RAM along with 32GB in-built memory
  • 4GB RAM along with 64GB in-built memory

Sporting a 6.5-inch minidrop display, Realme C3 will come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery. The teaser on Flipkart reveals that this smartphone promises to deliver a 30-day standby time once it’s fully charged. On the camera front, it has been showcased that Realme C3 smartphone will house AI-powered 12MP lens in the dual-camera structure that will hold four major feature like:

  1. Chrome boost
  2. Slow-motion video
  3. HDR mode
  4. Panorama selfie

According to several leaked reports, Realme C3 smartphone is likely to run on ColorOS 7-based Realme UI processor along with Android 10 out-of-the-box.

Last year, Realme C3 and the Realme 5i were spotted on Singapore’s IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority) website. Popular tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore had tweeted that Realme C3 listing carries the model number ‘RMX1941′ as well as reveals that it will have LTE support, hinting that it is likely a non-5G smartphone. Only time will reveal how true these specifications are.

Realme has also slashed the price of its Pro version of Realme 5 by Rs 1,000 in India. The Realme 5 Pro, which was earlier available for Rs 13,999, now comes for Rs 12,999 on Flipkart as well as on the smartphone maker’s official website.

It must be noted that Realme 5 Pro with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage capacity now comes with a price tag of Rs 12,999 as against Rs 13,999. On the other hand, the 5 Pro models with 6GB of RAM and 64GB in-built storage is now priced at Rs 13,999. And the price of the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of Realme 5 Pro is now Rs 15,999.

India’s smartphone market has left behind the US for the first time on an annual level to reach 158 million shipments in 2019 with 7% YoY growth, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. This makes India the second-largest smartphone market in the world.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip renders leaked online: Everything that we know about the phone so far

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip renders leaked online: Everything that we know about the phone so far

The South Korean smartphone brand Samsung is hosting Galaxy Unpacked event next month on February 11. At the event, the company is going to unveil the Galaxy S20 series which is the successor of the Galaxy S10 series. At the same event, the company is also expected to introduce its new foldable smartphone Galaxy Z Flip. It’s been a few months since the smartphone has been part of the rumour mill. As the event date is coming closer the internet is flooded with all the leaks and rumours related to the smartphone. Now renders of the upcoming device have been leaked on the web that reveals the blueprint of the Z Flip from all the angles.

Lately, an online publisher named WinFuture has released all the information including the pictures of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. The device has been vertically arranged along with a flexible design that folds horizontally similar to Moto Razr 2019. According to the report, the device is 6.7 inches tall which is called the Infinity Flex screen. The “lid” can be opened freely thanks to the hinge at an angle between 70 and 110 degrees.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip renders
Image Courtesy: WinFuture

It will come with an Infinity-O design display and will be in 22: 9 format with 2636 x 1080 pixels of high resolution and supports HDR10 + and is made of an Ultra-Thin Glass that provides better protection and prevents dents than Galaxy Fold. Another new thing that will be seen is the integration of a smaller external display that will be attached under the back of the outer shell made of Gorilla Glass 6. The external display panel has 1.06 inches Super AMOLED panel with always-on display and  300 x 116 pixels of resolution for notifications.

The device is said to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal flash memory that cannot be expanded with the help of a microSD card. The device will make uses of a two-part battery with a capacity of 3300mAh with a 15W charger and supported by up to 9 watts of wireless charging that another option. There is a fingerprint scanner on the edge of the case on one side.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip renders
Image Courtesy: WinFuture

Now moving ahead Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is suggested to come with two main cameras one on the rear with a resolution of 12 megapixels. The primary sensor has an F / 1.8 aperture and a 123-degree field of view while the ultra-wide-angle camera offers F / 2.2 aperture.  The front camera will be provided on the flexible screen with 10 megapixels and an F / 2.0 aperture. The front camera also has autofocus.

The foldable phone weighs 183 grams. It is 7.2 millimeters thick when it is opened and is 15.3 or 17.3 millimeters high when you close it. According to the report, the smartphone is going to be up for sale in Europe from February 12 and will be carrying a price tag of 1,500 euros that translates to Rs 1,18,048 as per Indian currency.

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Sennheiser launches its AMBEO Soundbar in India for Rs 199,990

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Sennheiser launches its AMBEO Soundbar in India for Rs 199,990

In order to please audiophiles and cinephiles in India, German audio giant Sennheiser has rolled out its much-awaited Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar in the country. Priced at Rs 199,990, the new AMBEO Soundbar is up for sale in AMBEO Experience Centres in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.

With its immersive 5.1.4 sound and deep bass, Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar claims to deliver 3D sound that blurs the line between playback and reality from a single all-in-one device. According to the company, the AMBEO 3D audio technology program is dedicated to creating immersive audio solutions.

“We are thrilled to be introducing the AMBEO Soundbar in India as Sennheiser’s first foray into the home entertainment speaker category. We believe the AMBEO Soundbar is truly clutter-breaking and representative of our commitment to deliver memorable and quality audio experiences to our Indian users,” said Daniel Sennheiser, Co-CEO, Sennheiser.

Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar is powered by 13 audio drivers and the latest virtualisation technology, which was jointly developed with Fraunhofer IIS. Moreover, the AMBEO Soundbar optimizes the sound for the individual room and preferred seating position through room calibration. This room calibration with the included external microphone automatically adapts and optimizes the acoustics to fit the individual environment.

The other specification of Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar is that it is compatible with Dolby Atmos, MPEG-H and DTS: X. It comes fitted with Upmix Technology that recreate stereo and 5.1 content in stunning 3D. It houses five different presets like movie, music, sports, news and neutral that precisely adjust not only the frequencies but also the 3D sound characteristics.

Looking at the connectivity options, Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar can be connected through Google Chromecast, Bluetooth and HDMI eARC/CEC. Besides these, a user can also connect through HDMI inputs, an optical audio port and an AUX (RCA) input.

It must be noted that Sennheiser’s Smart Control App designed for iOS and Android enables users to adjust acoustic settings via smart devices. The new features can be updated in the soundbar via Wi-Fi and app updates.

Earlier a report had also revealed that Sennheiser will be launching a new range of wireless headphones and foraying into segments like soundbars with a hope to capture a double-digit growth in the fast-moving market in India. With this it looks like Sennheiser is going to bring more new innovations to the country as there is demand for such products. But they also have to remember India is a price sensitive market.

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Compare: Samsung Galaxy A51 Vs Vivo V17

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Compare: Samsung Galaxy A51 Vs Vivo V17

The South Korean smartphone company, Samsung, has launched a new phone in the Indian market. The company has launched Samsung Galaxy A51 that comes in two RAM and storage variants starting at Rs 23,999. The smartphone will take on many new smartphones from other brands in the market, especially with quad rear cameras and a good selfie camera. The price of the smartphone has been put in the same league as Vivo V17 that was launched a few months back by the Chinese company. So we have listed down the specifications of both the smartphones to help you decide which one is the right buy for you. Read our comparison of Samsung Galaxy A51 and Vivo V17.

Display

Samsung Galaxy A51: 6.5-inch Super AMOLED full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Infinity-O Display

Vivo V17: 6.44-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) E3 Super AMOLED iView Display

Processor

Samsung Galaxy A51: octa-core Exynos 9611 SoC

Vivo V17: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 Octa-core processor

Rear camera(s)

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

Samsung Galaxy A51: 32-megapixel selfie camera

Vivo V17: 32-megapixel selfie camera

RAM and 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

Samsung Galaxy A51: 4,500mAh battery

Vivo V17: 4,500mAh battery

Operating system

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

Samsung Galaxy A51: Rs 23,999 upwards

Vivo V17: Rs 22,990

Our Take

If we look at both the smartphones Samsung Galaxy A51 comes with a bit bigger screen. Also, the newly launched phone comes with the latest operating system out of the box. Both the phones come with the same battery capacity of 4,500mAh and a 32-megapixel selfie camera. In terms of rear cameras both sports a quad rear camera set up but the Samsung device has better cameras than the Vivo. If you are ready to pay a little extra then we would suggest you go for Samsung Galaxy A51.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 launched in India at Rs 23,999

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Samsung Galaxy A51 launched in India at Rs 23,999

Samsung has announced the launch of its latest smartphone to Galaxy A series in India that is called Galaxy A51. Before it came to the country the smartphone has already been launched in the Vietnamese market. The newly launched handset by Samsung comes with an Infinity-O Display with a hole punch comprising a selfie camera and a quad-camera module on the back panel. The smartphone is the successor of Galaxy A50 that was launched earlier last year at MWC 2019. Here’s a look at the price, availability and specifications of the latest device:

Samsung Galaxy A51 price and availability in India

Samsung Galaxy A51 launched in India in two storage variants of  6GB RAM with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. But currently only 6GB RAM variant will be available at Rs 23,999. The smartphone will be available in three colour options Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Blue.

The company will put Galaxy A51 on sale for the first time from January 31st. The smartphone will be available via Samsung.com, Samsung Opera House along with all the leading e-commerce websites as well as offline retailers. The launch offers include 5 percent cash back to the buyers using Amazon Pay along with a one-time free screen replacement to the buyers.

 Samsung Galaxy A51 specifications

Samsung Galaxy A51 features a 6.5-inch, Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 1080 x2400  pixels of resolution. The smartphone runs on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10. The device is powered by an octa-core Exynos 9611 processor paired with 6GB RAM with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. The internal memory can be expanded using a microSD card up to 512GB.

In terms of camera capabilities, Galaxy A51 sports a quad rear camera set up that includes  48-megapixel primary sensor. Further assisted by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, one 5-megapixel macro camera and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For taking selfies and video calling the device features a 32-megapixel selfie camera.

 Galaxy A51 comes with a  4000mAh battery with 15W fast charging that lasts up to 19 hours of video playback time. You also get an on-screen fingerprint scanner, face recognition, along with a full version of Samsung Pay and Knox Security. 

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Samsung Galaxy S20 to launch on February 11: Everything we know so far

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Samsung Galaxy S20 to launch on February 11: Everything we know so far

South Korean technology giant Samsung is speculated to launch its upcoming Galaxy S20 flagship smartphone next month. Samsung Galaxy S20 will succeed Galaxy S10 and is expected to be announced at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event that is scheduled for February 11. Needless to say, rumours and reports about what Samsung has up its sleeve have been surfacing on the internet.

According to various media reports, the technology giant plans to launch three smartphones at its upcoming event: Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. Other than this, some rumours also point towards the possibility of a new foldable phone being launched. With just a few days remaining for the launch, we have combined everything that we know about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 till now. Take a look:

Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus will be the successors of the company’s current flagships Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus respectively. According to various reports that have surfaced online, Samsung’s new offering will sport a 120Hz display and it will have four camera sensors on its back panel. A report in XDA Developers, which detailed about the display of Galaxy S20, said that users will only be able to use the 120Hz refresh rate at FHD+ resolution. In addition to this, the rear cameras are also getting an upgrade and Samsung Galaxy S20 is expected to sport a 12MP primary sensor, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. The bigger sibling, Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, will reportedly come with a fourth 3D ToF sensor. The new handsets are said to be powered by upgraded processors and will also have support for 5G by default.

As far as the screen sizes of the smartphones go, according to tipster Ishan Agarwal, the S20 will sport a 6.2-inch display, while S20 Plus will come with a 6.7-inch screen. The smartphones are said to come with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and their display type will be Infinity-O. Galaxy S20 Plus is also said to come with a bigger battery as compared to its predecessor and will house a 4,500mAh cell. Samsung’s upcoming offerings will reportedly come with ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and both of them will not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Besides Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus smartphones, the South Korean technology giant will also be launching Galaxy S20 Ultra handset. As the name suggests, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is supposed to be an ultra-premium device that will come with a bigger display and a bigger battery. Much like the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus, the smartphone is said to come with a display that will have a refresh rate of 120Hz and an aspect ratio of 20:9. However, the size of the screen of Galaxy S20 Ultra is said to be 6.9-inches. Even the battery size will be beefier than other two phones at Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will reportedly house a 5,000mAh cell.

However, the main talking point of Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, according to reports, is that the handset will sport five camera lenses on its back panel. Other than this, it will have hole-punch front-facing camera for selfies too. But that’s not all. The smartphone will reportedly come with a 108MP primary sensor and will have support for up to 100x zoom. Samsung has termed this technology as ‘Space Zoom’. In addition to this, the handset will also sport a 48MP telephoto sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens and a 3D Time of Flight lens. The selfie camera will be 40MP in resolution.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Samsung is also expected to launch the second-generation of its Galaxy Buds headphones on its February 11 event. The company has named the upcoming audio accessory as Galaxy Buds Plus and according to reports, the battery life of the upgraded version will be twice as that of its predecessor. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will also come with enhanced active noise isolation technology.

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Apple reports highest quarterly revenue ever: Here’s what you should know

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Apple reports highest quarterly revenue ever: Here’s what you should know

Pulled by strong demand for Apple iPhone 11 models, the wearables devices and its plethora of services, the Cupertino-based company has posted highest quarterly revenue ever for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 that ended on December 28 last year. Apple registered quarterly revenue of $91.8 billion, which is a 9 per cent hike as compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2019. On the other hand, international sales accounted for 61 per cent of the quarter’s revenue.

Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, announced, “During the holiday quarter our active installed base of devices grew in each of our geographic segments and has now reached over 1.5 billion. We see this as a powerful testament to the satisfaction, engagement and loyalty of our customers — and a great driver of our growth across the board.”

Apple’s strong business performance fuelled all-time net income record to $22.2 billion and generated operating cash flow of $30.5 billion.

In 2019, the Cupertino-based tech giant had launched Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, Apple News+ and Apple Card to provide its customers with the highest-quality services along with an unparalleled commitment to privacy and security, and offers creators and developers the opportunity to bring their creative visions to people around the world.

“In 2020, Apple will continue to delight customers, collaborate with developers and creators, offering new levels of creativity, choice and innovation across original series and films, podcasts, music, news, games, apps, payments and unique experiences only Apple can deliver,” as per the official statement by the tech giant.

Apple has also launched its HomePod smart speaker in India at a price of Rs 19,900. The smart speaker, which is already selling in other countries, comes in Space Grey and White colours.

HomePod adapts to its location and delivers high-fidelity audio wherever it’s playing. Together with Apple Music and Siri, it creates an entirely new way for you to discover and interact with music at home. This smart speaker enable you to control your smart home with just your voice.

However, it seems that tech freaks have to wait for a while as the official website of Apple India has simple listed the HomePod and has asked to check back later for availability. Now this leaves us thinking if Apple HomePod is exclusively available offline.

Do let us know your views in the comment section below.

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Realme 5 Pro smartphone price slashed in India

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Realme 5 Pro smartphone price slashed in India

In what appears to be a strategy to attract more buyers, China-based smartphone maker Realme has now cut down the price of its Pro version of Realme 5 by Rs 1,000 in India. The Realme 5 Pro, which was earlier available for Rs 13,999, now comes for Rs 12,999 on Flipkart as well as on the smartphone maker’s official website.

It must be noted that Realme 5 Pro with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage capacity now comes with a price tag of Rs 12,999 as against Rs 13,999. On the other hand, the 5 Pro models with 6GB of RAM and 64GB in-built storage is now priced at Rs 13,999. And the price of the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of Realme 5 Pro is now Rs 15,999.

On the camera front, Realme 5 Pro is one of the first 48MP quad camera phones by the company. It houses a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8-megapixel 119-degree camera, 2-megapixel macro lens and 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfie lovers, Realme 5 Pro has been equipped with a 16-megapixel front camera. With F1.8 ultra large aperture and the half-inch sensor, Realme 5 Pro claims to capture great nightscapes even in low-light condition. When you turn on the Super Nightscape mode, you can take stunning night shots, with the help of multi-frame engine and HDR.

Powered by a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 712 chipset, Realme 5 Pro sports a 6.3-inch FHD+ (2340×1080) Minidrop display with 450 nits brightness and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Available in Crystal Green and Crystal Blue colours, Realme 5 Pro comes with splash-resistant designs, mid-range performance, a 4,035mAh battery and fast-charging. It only takes 1.38 hours to charge Realme 5 Pro. Moreover you can even feel the charging speed while playing games.

Owing to the growth of the mid-tier segment of Chinese smartphone brands in India, the country’s smartphone market has left behind the US for the first time on an annual level to reach 158 million shipments in 2019 with 7% YoY growth, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. This makes India the second-largest smartphone market in the world.

It is expected that the demand for smartphones will accelerate due to more and more people opting smartphone over a feature phone. This is also resulting in steep competition amongst the makers to provide the best design and features to lure smartphone users.

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Apple HomePod smart speaker launched in India, will be available soon

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Apple HomePod smart speaker launched in India, will be available soon

Cupertino, California-based giant Apple has finally announced the launch of Apple HomePod in India. The smart speakers were already introduced by the company in June 2017. The speakers have already been released in other countries namely the US, UK, Australia, Canada, France, and Germany in 2019. The device comes integrated with Apple Music and Siri. HomePod is less than 18 centimetres tall, HomePod fits anywhere in your home.

Apple HomePod pricing and availability

Apple HomePod has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 19,900. Until now the company has not revealed when the device will be available but the site says coming soon this signifies that the smart speaker will be available soon in the country. It will be available in two colour options white and space grey.

To recall the company had already launched Apple HomePod in other countries. As per US pricing the smart speaker was launched at  $349 that translates to Rs 24,900 after the price cut it is being sold at $299 that comes around Rs 21,302 as per Indian currency. But if we look at the Indian pricing it is much cheaper than the US pricing. We should wait for as the company officially announce the availability details as the sale date is yet to be released.

Apple HomePod technical specifications and features

Apple HomePod is 6.8 inches tall and 5.6 inches wide. The device weighs 2.5 kg that comes with High-excursion woofer with custom amplifier along with an array of seven horn-loaded tweeters. Each of them has its own custom amplifier. Moreover, there are six microphones for far-field Siri along with internal low-frequency calibration microphone for automatic bass correction. An Apple-designed A8 chip coordinates all the audio innovations inside the HomePod.

According to the company, the real-time studio-level processing maximises the bass while minimising distortion. The smart speaker comes wrapped in a seamless mesh fabric for aesthetics and acoustic performance. It set up plug it in and your iOS or iPadOS device will automatically detect it. It can also be paired with a second HomePod for the better audio experience.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 with quad cameras set to launch in India today

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Samsung Galaxy A51 with quad cameras set to launch in India today

The South Korean Smartphone company Samsung recently launched its new mobile handset in Vietnam that is Galaxy A51. Today the company is going to launch the phone in India. Yesterday the company took to its Twitter account confirming the arrival of the phone while giving us a short glimpse of the handset. The smartphone comes with a rectangular quad rear camera set up along with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with a hole punch consisting of a selfie camera. Read on to know more about the expected pricing as well as the specifications of the upcoming phone.

Samsung Galaxy A51 expected pricing 

Samsung has already launched Galaxy A51 in the Vietnamese market. So the pricing of the phone could be somewhere around it. In Vietnam, the company launched the phone in a single storage RAM variant of 6GB RAM with 128GB of storage at  VND 7,990,000 that translates to Rs 24,600 as per Indian currency. There the company offers A51 in four colour options Blue, Pink, Prism Crush Black and White.

Samsung Galaxy A51 specifications and features

Samsung Galaxy A51 comes with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED  Infinity-O display with 1080 x 2,400 pixels of resolution and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device runs on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is, an octa-core Exynos 9611 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The storage is expandable and can be expanded up to 512GB by means of a microSD card. Galaxy A51 houses a 4,000mAh battery supported by a 15W fast charger.

For photos and videos, Samsung Galaxy A51 comes equipped with a quad rear camera set up comprising of 48-megapixel primary sensor, 12-megapixel secondary sensor, one 5 megapixels macro lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The smartphone sports a 32-megapixel front camera for taking selfies and videos.

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HyperX launches its new gaming mouse pad in India for Rs 6,490

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HyperX launches its new gaming mouse pad in India for Rs 6,490

In order to provide a better gaming experience, HyperX is now out with its FURY Ultra RGB gaming mouse pad for enthusiastic PC gamers in India with a price tag of Rs 6,490.

HyperX FURY Ultra mouse pad comes with a 360-degree RGB light ring and light bar that is customizable with HyperX NGENUITY software. The micro-textured hard surface and anti-slip rubber base improves performance, speed and stability.

Besides this, HyperX FURY Ultra mouse pad, which is made up of plastic, allows the user customize lighting and set up effects for each of the 20 LEDs with the HyperX NGENUITY Software.

“Whether competing in an online PC tournament or playing the latest title on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation or Xbox, HyperX’s latest gaming peripherals and memory solutions provide the best in class for gamers as we drive HyperX to the next phase of growth,” said Mark Leathem, general manager, HyperX.

HyperX FURY Ultra mouse pad has a braided type cable. It weighs 580 grams and is 299.4mm long.

Since last 16 years, the HyperX mission has been to develop gaming products for all types of gamers – high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice, charging accessories for console players, USB flash drives, and mousepads – to the gaming community and beyond. HyperX claims to have shipped more than 60 million memory modules and 7 million gaming headsets across the globe.

Earlier this month, HyperX has rolled out its QuadCast microphone in India for streaming and audio recording at a price of Rs 14,900 via HyperX’s network of retail and e-tail outlets.

HyperX QuadCast comes with an in-built anti-vibration shock mount and also provides its users four polar pattern choices, gain control, a built-in pop filter, and a tap-to-mute feature, which functions by turning off the red LED lighting.

In order to provide clear and consistent audio through a USB, HyperX QuadCast showcases four polar patterns, stereo, omnidirectional, cardioid, and bidirectional for easily capturing audio. The included mount adapter fits both 3.8-inch and 5.8-inch thread sizes and is compatible with most stands.

HyperX QuadCast, which is certified by Discord and TeamSpeak, ensure that your microphone is broadcasting loud and clear for all your followers and listeners by into a PC, PS4, or Mac.

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Apple’s online sales in India likely to make inroads in Q3 this year

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Apple’s online sales in India likely to make inroads in Q3 this year

India’s fast-evolving smartphone market has long attracted foreign players. And now, TechCrunch has reported that Apple online store is expected to start functioning in the third of this year. As per the sources, it is likely that the Cupertino-based tech company may set up the logistics store by July and September.

Currently, Apple is selling its products in India by collaborating with third-party offline retailers and major E-commerce platforms like Flipkart, Amazon India.

In 2019, reports had revealed that Apple’s decision to introduce online stores in India was influenced by the Narendra Modi government’s decision to ease the 30 per cent mandatory local sourcing norm in single-brand retail (SBRT). As per the government, online sales will result in creation of jobs in logistics, digital payments, customer care, training and product skilling.

“We love our customers in India and we’re eager to serve them online and in-store with the same experience and care that Apple customers around the world enjoy,” Apple had told IANS last year.

What has to be noted that there was never a revelation regarding the time period when the entire process of setting up the online and brick-and-mortar stores will take place. However, several reports had hinted that the online sales would likely start in the Q1.

Apple has also announced financial results for its fiscal 2020 first quarter ended December 28, 2019. Fuelled by strong demand for our iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro models, and all-time records for Services and Wearables, the company revealed that its international sales accounted for 61 per cent of the quarter’s revenue. Apple posted quarterly revenue of $91.8 billion, an increase of 9 per cent from the year-ago quarter and an all-time record, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $4.99, up 19 per cent, also an all-time record. International sales accounted for 61 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

“During the holiday quarter our active installed base of devices grew in each of our geographic segments and has now reached over 1.5 billion. We see this as a powerful testament to the satisfaction, engagement and loyalty of our customers — and a great driver of our growth across the board,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.

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Realme tells Xiaomi to ‘behave’ on being called a copycat brand

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Realme tells Xiaomi to ‘behave’ on being called a copycat brand

Recently, both the Chinese smartphone companies Xiaomi and Realme got into a tug of war on Twitter after Xioami’s copycat statement passed on Realme. Xiaomi India chief Manu Kumar Jain on Tuesday trolled its rival Realme by calling it a copycat brand and also shared a comic video. This is not the first time that both the companies clashed and got into an argument.

Earlier this month  Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi India CEO again started an argument by calling its Rival company Realme a copycat brand. He tweet reads, “Funny! A copy-cat brand mocks us. Later this brand brings ads & some ppl start blaming us. Most brands push ads but only Xiaomi is bashed. Because we’ve been transparent about our business model. If any journalist wants to understand our internet business, I’m happy to talk!”

Further adding fuel to this Head of Online Partner Sales at Xiaomi India shared a video via its Twitter account humiliating Realme. The tweet reads, “One of our fans sent this hilarious video about the #CopyCat brand. Fans sab jaante hain. I would say this to our friends – “Copying can only take you this far!”#नकल छोड़ो! थोड़ी अपनी #अकल लगाओ!”

The shared video is from an episode from Mr. Bean which depicting Mr. Bean as Realme, which is trying to copy the answer from his classmate during an examination. The video illustrated that Realme tried to copy all the features as well as the marketing strategies of Xiaomi.

To this took to Twitter today and tweeted, “A real innovative brand and market leader won’t behave like that. Basic dignity and ethics should be maintained no matter how insecure you are of your competitor’s growth. We will focus on making #realme the best in 2020. Rest is their choice, we don’t bother.”

Like we said earlier, this is not the first time Realme was being mocked. Last year in May Xiaomi took a jab on its rival when he lashed out at Realme 3 Pro which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. To this Mr Jain tweeted that Xiaomi Note 7 pro comes with at that time’s latest Snapdragon 675 chipset and the realme’s phone has an older one. To this Sheth reacted to the tweet by calling the company “insecure” and “Someone is afraid”

Madhav Sheth told IANS: “It does not suit brands to lower their corporate ethics and get into mud-slinging on social media as it only harms the overall industry sentiments. We are here to provide our users best of the experiences and Realme would rather focus on that,” 

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5 smart money-making websites to ‘work from home’

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5 smart money-making websites to ‘work from home’

If you are finding an option to earn money without stepping out of your home, here are five work-from-home websites that can help to bring home some good money. Check it out:

Upwork

If you are willing to scale your workforce dynamically as business needs change, Upwork connects you to freelancers, independent professionals, and agencies for all their hiring needs. Earlier known as Elance-oDesk, this California-based freelancing platform has twelve million registered freelancers and five million registered clients. One can find quality talent or agencies in the following categories

  1. Web, Mobile & Software Dev
  2. Design & Creative
  3. Writing
  4. Sales & Marketing
  5. Admin Support
  6. Customer Service
  7. Data Science & Analytics
  8. Engineering & Architecture

Fiverr

This Tel Aviv-based freelance site where everything costs a $5 minimum. Founded in 2010, Fiverr enables freelancers and entrepreneurs to start doing, growing and succeeding by providing access to a global network of quality freelancers. Through this digital marketplace, you can get connected to thousands of freelancers from 116 different service categories:

  • Digital marketing, SEO, virtual assistants that speed up your work, social media marketing
  • Programming services, website creation & mobile app development, WordPress Bug fixing
  • Logo design, website design, animations for web & mobile videos
  • Translations, blog and article writing, proofreading & editing
  • Flyers, banners, voice-overs, & song writing
  • Business promotion & planning, financial strategies, branding

So whatever is your need, there’s a service for it on Fiverr!

Freelancer.com

This Australia-based company is the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by number of users and projects. So far, Freelancer.com claims to connect more than 41,012,879 employers and freelancers worldwide to get work done in over 1350 different categories. Employers can hire freelancers to do work in areas such as software development, writing, data entry and design right through to engineering, the sciences, sales and marketing, accounting and legal services.

TranscribeMe

This website provides the opportunity to create strong connections with professionals worldwide. To be the part of this transcription company, all you need is a computer, a reliable Internet connection, and the ability to transcribe audio and video in any of the languages that the interface supports. Known from interrupted payments and steady work stream, TranscribeMe claims to have the industry’s best rates, with earnings starting at $15-$22 per audio hour and top monthly earnings at $2,200 (average monthly earnings are $250). On the other hand, transcriptionists with specialized backgrounds in Medical & Legal fetch you even more money.

Rev

In order to break barriers around physical workplace, this transcription company helps you earn money by transcribing, captioning, providing subtitle, and translating content in one simple interface. Powered by AI, Rev aims to create plenty of work from home jobs that gives freelancers freedom to choose their work, set their own hours and work where they want. AI boosts productivity for both freelancers, who can do more work in less time, and customers, who get their files back much faster.

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Samsung likely to launch Galaxy Z Flip on February 14 at $1,400

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Samsung likely to launch Galaxy Z Flip on February 14 at $1,400

Recently a piece of news surfaced on the internet about Samsung’s 2nd-gen folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip. According to it, the company will be launching the phone at  Galaxy Unpacked event which is going take place on February 11. Now a there is news that Galaxy Z Flip is likely to launch on February 14. Moreover, the expected pricing, as well as its availability, has also been shared.

According to Max Weinbach from XDA developers, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is expected to launch on February 14 instead of February 11. More on that he also revealed the pricing of the device. According to him the foldable device is expected to retail at $1,400 that translates to Rs 99,867 and will be available exclusively with US carrier AT&T and will also be available. The handset will come with an ultra-thin glass display instead of a plastic one that we have already seen on Galaxy Fold and Moto Razr 2019. As per leaked renders the foldable smartphone is likely to run on OneUI 2.0 on top of Android 10. It is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor. 

On February 14 Samsung is hosting the Galaxy Unpacked event in which it will be introducing its Galaxy S20 series of devices. At the event, the company will be launching three new smartphones Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra. Max Weinbach also revealed the pricing of the top-end device in the lineup that is S20 Ultra at $1,300 that translates to Rs 92,000. According to him, the trio will be available from the first Friday of March that is March 6th. He also shared the pricing of Galaxy Buds+ that are likely to offer longer battery life along with improved Active noise isolation instead of cancellation. The product will cost $149.99 that translates to Rs 10,699 as per Indian currency.

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Fitbit Versa 2 Review: The fitness smartwatch for all your needs

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Fitbit Versa 2 Review: The fitness smartwatch for all your needs

Fitbit has been building some great products over the last couple of years. It is now a Google-owned company and we believe it can achieve even better things now. We got to play around with Fitbit Versa 2 for some time now and this is what we could make of the smartwatch.

Fitbit Versa 2 Design

To begin with, the Fitbit Versa 2 does look like most other smartwatches in the category that have a square façade. There is nothing unusual about it. However, when you look at it closely, you find subtle differences that do make it shine. For instance, the dial around the watch has just one button located on the left side. The watch face is made up of aluminium with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. The right side also has a microphone.

The one we reviewed has the grey outlook, however, there is one more colour (rose gold) available in India. The screen on the Fitbit Versa 2 is touchscreen and measures 1.34-inches diagonally. The button on the side can be used to go back or if you long-press it you will waken Alexa. More about that in the next section. More design features include, two silicon straps in the box, one for small wrists and the other is for larger wrists. These easily snap on to the watch. However, do go through the in-box guide to properly put them on.

The rear of the Fitbit Versa 2 has the charging point as well as heart rate sensor. In the box users also get a newly design charging cable (USB driven), but like most smartwatches, there is no charger. The smartwatch easily snaps in place on the charging cable port. Users also have the option to buy additional colours of straps (at additional costs)

Performance

This is where the Fitbit Versa 2 excels. You get a nice clean interface on the smartwatch, which has an always-on display. The modes, features and settings are clearly marked and one can browse through with extreme ease. Things like calories burnt, steps counter (which is accurate, 99% of the times) etc can be seen on the watch itself. However, if you want to access advance features, you are in luck. The Fitbit app has brilliant features and expressions one would want to be a power user.

Amazon Alexa comes on board the Fitbit Versa 2 as well. By long pressing the function button on the side it comes to life and will display answers to all your questions. It works flawlessly. This eliminates the need to constantly take out the phone to check things. Talking about which, it is seamless to connect Fitbit Versa 2 to a smartphone. However, the initial setup does take time as the watch would generally update the firmware.

15+ goal-based exercise modes, up to 50 meters waterproof, on-screen workouts and much more is available on this smartwatch. Sleep tracking is also present in the Fitbit Versa 2. This is great to understand sleep patterns and the watch makes sure you wake up fresh. Sleep score will keep you on track to get a good night’s sleep. The data accumulated on the Fitbit app helps a lot when you visit the doctor at the time of a mishap.

Other features of the Fitbit Versa 2 include Guided breathing, Female Health tracking, notifications and quick reply that again eliminate the need of always picking up the mobile phone. Users can from the screen of the Fitbit Versa 2 easily reply to messages using quick replies on the smartwatch.

Verdict

The Fitbit Versa 2 is the smartwatch to go for if you are looking for good battery life. Oh wait, we did not talk about that. So yes, it has a long battery life. We got over 5 days of battery run time under good regular 12-14 hours of everyday use. Charge time is approximately 2 hours. The interchangeable watch faces are also a good addition to personalise your Fitbit Versa 2. At a price of Rs 20,999, the Fitbit Versa 2 is one of the best premium smartwatches out there, which can do a lot and has AI functionality in it.

Pros:

Good screen

Alexa

Elaborate app

Cons:

A larger screen would be a boon

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Samsung Galaxy A41 may carry 3,500mAh battery, specification leaked

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Samsung Galaxy A41 may carry 3,500mAh battery, specification leaked

In 2019, Samsung unveiled some of the great-value-for-money smartphones like the Galaxy A40. And now, as eyes are set on the launch of its successor Samsung Galaxy A41, news is rife that a certification in South Korea has leaked some details related to the battery of this device. According to a report by Nashville Chatter, the certification has revealed that Samsung Galaxy A41 can possibly come equipped with a battery of 3,500mAh capacity.

If we believe this report to be true, the South Korean certification site has revealed that the model number of Samsung Galaxy A41’s battery is EB-BA415ABY. As per the report, a detailed image of the battery hints that smartphone could be coming equipped with a 3,500mAh battery.

The other specifications that rumour mills are churning is that Samsung Galaxy A41 may run on Android 10 along with 15W fast-charging system. Talking about the storage capacity, several leaks have reported that there is a possibility of 128GB of in-built storage along with a storage new One UI version.

On the camera front, it is believed that the Galaxy A41 could house a quad camera setup. It could be housing a primary lens of 48-megapixel as against Samsung Galaxy A41’s 16-megapixel main lens. The Galaxy A41’s quad camera setup is likely to have a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 25-megapixel selfie camera.

Now, coming over the leaked image of the battery pack we could not emphasis how true this 3,500mAh battery specification of Samsung A41 will be as the image is unclear. However, we are surely expecting that the battery capacity will be higher than its predecessor Samsung Galaxy A40. The Galaxy A40 has a battery capacity of 3,100mAh.

Last year, Samsung lifted curtains off its Galaxy A40 that has a 5.9-inch Infinity-U display which enables a user to see the details in everything you watch. From music videos to the latest boxset, FHD+ and Super AMOLED makes everything leap from the edge-to-edge screen.

Beside this, Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 smartphones in India on January 29. Samsung Galaxy A51 has an Octa-core processor and up to 6GB of RAM along with 128GB internal storage, which can be expanded with a 512GB microSD card. It features 6.-inch Super AMOLED display, Exynos 9611 chipset and 4000mAh battery. On the camera front, it has Quad Cam that enables you to shoot with more perspective.

Running on Octa Core (Dual 2.2GHz + Hexa 1.8GHz), the A71, which comes in place of the Galaxy A70s, 128GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 512GB using a Micro SD card. There is a 64-megapixel camera on the Galaxy A71. It offers a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and a battery capacity of 4,500mAh.

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Google revealed dates for I/O 2020, might launch Goggle Pixel 4a

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Google revealed dates for I/O 2020, might launch Goggle Pixel 4a

Google has announced the year’s most awaited tech event I/O 2020. The event will be hosted in  Mountain View, California that will commence from May 12 and will end on May 14. At I/O 2020 Google will be announcing new products along with new software updates for its apps.

The software technology giant Google’s CEO  Sundar Pichai took to Twitter to announce the dates for its most anticipated event I/O 2020. His tweet says, “Cosmos aligned. We’ll be back at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View for this year’s #GoogleIO on May 12-14!”

To recall last year the company introduced two Pixel phones during the same event Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. So this year also the same is expected from the company that it will be announcing Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a XL t the same time Google will also release fresh Android 11 OS. Other than this Google Chrome, Maps, Search, and YouTube might also receive new updates. 

In the past, we came across a report which says that this year Google is likely to launch a single variant of its mid-range Pixel smartphone called  Google Pixel 4a. But a recent report suggests that there will be multiple variants of the so-called smartphone. If reports are to be believed three codenames of upcoming Google phones Sunfish, Redfin and Bramble. Sunfish is supposed to come with a Snapdragon 730 SoC which means it will offer 4G connectivity. Whereas Redfin and Bramble are supposed to feature upper-midrange Snapdragon 765 SoC that will be offering 5G connectivity. There is a possibility that that Sunfish and Redfin might turn out to be the Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a XL. Now coming to Bramble the possibility of launching more than two phones by Google is very low. 

Also last year the tech giant also introduced Google Nest Hub Max so this year it is expected to add more products in the lineup. 

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Vivo takes Indian Smartphone market by storm, leaves Samsung behind

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Vivo takes Indian Smartphone market by storm, leaves Samsung behind
The latest report by Counterpoint says Vivo has jumped to the second position in India
With the expanding footprint of Chinese smartphone market in India, Vivo has secured the second spot in the Indian smartphone market for the first time in the fourth quarter of the calendar year 2019.
As per the data by Counterpoint Research, Vivo has grabbed 21 per cent market share to secure the second position leaving behind Samsung that dropped down to third spot with 19 per cent market share in Q4 2019. The position was retained by Xiaomi with 27 per cent market share.
Talking about the annual smartphone shipment, Vivo registered 76 per cent annual growth in 2019. “Also, by successfully pivoting to online and aggressively positioning the S series in the offline segment with new features, it managed to make a dent in the Rs 15,000 -Rs 20,000 ($250-$300) segment,” Tarun Pathak, Associate Director, Counterpoint. Due to this, Vivo captured the second spot for the first time in India’s smartphone market.
Apart from Xiaomi, Vivo and Samsung, OPPO and Realme were other top five players in the list. While OPPO shipments almost doubled YoY in Q4 2019 owing to demand for its budget segment devices, Realme grew 255 per cent due to an aggressive go-to-market strategy.
“Chinese brands’ share hit a record 72 per cent for 2019 compared to 60 per cent a year ago. During 2019, we have seen all major Chinese players expanding their footprint in offline and online channels to gain market share. For example, Xiaomi, realme, and OnePlus have increased their offline points of sale, while brands like Vivo have expanded their online reach with Z and U series. 2019 also marked the fifth anniversary in India for some OEMs,” said another research Analyst at Counterpoint Research.
Vivo has presence in over 70,000 retail outlets across the Indian land.
Owing to the growth of the mid-tier segment of Chinese smartphone brands in India, the country’s smartphone market has left behind the US for the first time on an annual level to reach 158 million shipments in 2019 with 7% YoY growth, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. This makes India the second-largest smartphone market in the world.
It is expected that the demand for smartphones will accelerate due to more and more people opting smartphone over a feature phone. This is also resulting in steep competition amongst the makers to provide the best design and features to lure smartphone users.

Avast caught harvesting users highly sensitive data and selling it to third parties

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Avast caught harvesting users highly sensitive data and selling it to third parties

Antivirus firm Avast and it’s ancillary AVG have been found selling the data of their consumers to third parties such as Microsoft and Google. Millions of people around the world have been using the antivirus software via its company called Jumpshot. Both the software develops have been selling highly sensitive web browsing data of the users that have been caught in a joint investigation done by Motherboard and PCMag.

People use antivirus software in order to protect their data as well as privacy but Avast has been selling its user’s browsing history to third parties while exposing every click and search they have made. The previous month the company also justified their practice of collecting web histories. The company told users who have chosen to data sharing, “The data is fully de-identified and aggregated and cannot be used to personally identify or target you.”

As per the report the user’s privacy is preserved, Avast gets paid, and online marketers get a trove of “aggregate” consumer data to help them sell more products. The clients can view every click an individual is making during their browsing sessions that also includes the time down to the millisecond. The report says the collected data is not at all linked to a person’s name, email or IP address, each user history is still assigned to an identifier known as device ID, which will remain unless the user uninstalls the Avast antivirus.

For example:

Device ID: abc123x Date: 2019/12/01 Hour Minute Second: 12:03:05 Domain: Amazon.com Product: Apple iPad Pro 10.5 – 2017 Model – 256GB, Rose Gold Behavior: Add to Cart

The data is collected from a source familiar with Jumpshot’s products. As per a privacy expert Gunes Acar, “Most of the threats posed by de-anonymization—where you are identifying people—comes from the ability to merge the information with other data,” According to him companies like Amazon, Google, and branded retailers and marketing firms can amass entire activity logs on their users. But by means of Jumpshot’s data, these companies have another way of tracking the user’s digital footprints.

In December 2018, Omnicom Media Group, a major marketing provider, signed a contract to receive what’s called the “All Clicks Feed,” or every click Jumpshot is collecting from Avast users. When Avast was asked about the collected data being shared with, along with information about the Omnicom contract the company declined to answer and provided a contact for Jumpshot. 

In a statement, Avast said, “We completely discontinued the practice of using any data from the browser extensions for any other purpose than the core security engine, including sharing with Jumpshot.”

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 with an 8-inch display expected to arrive in the second quarter this year

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 with an 8-inch display expected to arrive in the second quarter this year

Earlier this year Samsung shared a video teaser that next month it will be unveiling two new smartphones at Galaxy Unpacked event taking place on February 11. It is expected that the company will be introducing Galaxy S11 that might be called Galaxy S20 and the other one is Galaxy Fold 2 which is the successor of Galaxy Fold that was launched a few months back. In a new development, a report by XDA developers has also revealed that the company is soon planning to introduce a foldable phone. Besides this, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip the company will be launching Galaxy Fold at the unpacked event in Feb.

Yes, that is correct the February unpacked event Samsung will be launching the successor of Galaxy Fold in Q2 of this year. But there is a possibility that the company might announce the successor at the event on February 11. Industry insiders have suggested that Samsung will likely be launching the Galaxy Fold successor in Quarter 2 of 2020. It will come with an 8-inch display, a first of its kind 108MP camera, ultra-thin front glass and the S Pen. All this will be built on the Snapdragon 865 chipset that will also support 5G.

The first fold had its issues and still, it was one of the most exciting phones of last year and it even got accolades from Gadget Bridge of being the Gadget Of The Decade. This time the successor is going to have a bigger 8-inch screen with an ultra-thin glass, Moreover just like Xiaomi’s Mi Note 10 it will also have a 108MP sensor along with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 and X55 5G modem. The best part is it is expected to come with S Pen, similar to the one you get in Galaxy Note 10 series, which the Galaxy Fold missed. It will prove to be a good choice because the S Pen is said to avoid denting the glass an is an excellent addition for large screen devices.

As said, at the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung might also introduce Samsung Galaxy Z Flip along with the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. The Galaxy Z Flip is similar to Motorola Razr in design. The phone is predicted to have an ultra-thin glass display, too. The new foldable smartphone is also said to be held together through magnets and a clasp mechanism.

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