Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop has been refreshed in India with 11th-generation Intel Core H-series processors. The laptop includes up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU for graphics. Other key highlights of the device include the FHD IPS 360Hz / QHD IPS 165Hz display and Thunderbolt 4 port. The gaming laptop can handle the demands of the latest AAA games and streaming.
Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop price and availability
The Acer Predator Helios 300 has been launched in India with a starting price of Rs 1,29,999. The laptop will be available for purchase viaAcer Online Store, Flipkart, Acer Exclusive stores and other authorised retail stores in the country.
Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop features a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with a 360 Hz refresh rate. The company also offers a Quad HD IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The screen covers 100 percent sRGB colour gamut. The 3ms overdrive response makes this laptop into high gear a tear-free, seamless experience with minimal ghosting.
There is a 4-zone RGB customised keyboard with Predator typeface. Over that, it also has see-through concave-shaped keycaps for WASD, and features two integral keys to take note of Turbo and PredatorSense. The users can monitor their system, overclock, customize RGB preferences, and much more using the utility app.
The Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H processor paired with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics. It comes with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. The laptop comes with Acer’s Vortex Flow cooling design, featuring a triple-fan cooling system, including a 5th Generation custom-engineered AeroBlade 3D Fan, to redirect airflow.
Acer Predator Helios 300 also has a 360-degree surround sound system – enabling users to experience favourite movies, music, and games with real-world spatial sound. This helps create a wide expansive sound stage centred on the listener with improved harmonics for both mono and stereo.
In terms of connectivity, there is Killer’s E2600 Ethernet Controller, Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i, an HDMI 2.1, MiniDP, Thunderbolt 4 port, and the newest USB 3.2 standard. The gaming laptop also has a 59Whr battery shipped with a 230W power adapter.
Chrome is based on chromium and is one of the best cross platform browsers available in the market. Google chrome supports many extensions. With tons of extensions available in store, It’s really difficult to select which extension to pick. We handpicked some of the best for our readers. These extensions will increase your productivity and help you be more productive.
Following are our top picks:
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1.Save to pockets.
Save to pockets actually saves bits of web pages and images to your clipboard which you can personalise. Once you save a web page, image or link while surfing you can view them back in your free time. The best thing about this extension is that it syncs your saved content across all your devices. Pocket also suggests content related to your saved data, which is really productive.
It feels very tempting to keep an easy password for you to remember. Remembering difficult passwords for all the different sites is very difficult. Well, LastPass got you covered in this case. It remembers what forms you filled and your suggestions over a field. Also, there is no worry about your passwords getting stolen as the extension stores your data locally with encryption methods. All you have to do now is remember one password, which opens up your account in LastPass and you are good to go.
When you open multiple tabs in Google Chrome there is a lot of RAM usage in your System. Google Chrome has a tendency to become a notorious memory hog when it comes to the extra load.
The Great Suspender helps you by suspending the tabs which are not being used and are still open in your system. You can personalise the behaviour of your tabs. Also, If you use a tab less often, but do not want this extension to kill your tab, you can whitelist the particular tab. This extension will surely help you clear the clutter and give some extra power to your system.
This extension really comes in handy when it comes to taking a screenshot. Loved the feature of the extended screenshots in your smartphone? This extension works the same way. With the smart page detection algorithm used by the extension, taking a screenshot and saving it into any image format is easy.
If you have a habit of saving a lot of screenshots this extension will really come in handy.
Remove all the distractions while you browse the internet on your chrome. PushBullets send you notifications of your connected devices to your Chrome extension directly. You can also cut calls and reply to messages directly from the extension. It supports services like WhatsApp, Messenger and SMS in-built making it hassle-free to reply to others. The extension and app need to be installed on the device you wish to connect. This extension is ideal for people who find it difficult to manage so many devices together.
These extensions are some of our best that will really help you to take full advantage of your Google Chrome browser and make you even more productive while surfing or working on the internet.
Vivo X60 5G smartphone debuted in India in March this year. Now, the price of the device has been revised by the company. The device has received a price cut of Rs 3,000 that is applicable on all its variants, bringing the device price down to Rs 34,990. The series also includes two more variants, a Pro and a Pro+, but only the standard variant has received a price cut.
Vivo X60 5G new pricing and availability
The 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model was earlier available at Rs 37,999 after the price cut of Rs 3,000, Vivo X60 5G is available at Rs 34,990. On the other hand, the price of the 12GB RAm with 256GB storage model has been reduced by Rs 2,000 bringing it down to Rs 39,990. Earlier the 5G phone was selling for Rs 41,990.
In order to reward the customers, Vivo has also announced attractive offers on the purchase of the smartphone. They can now avail a cashback of Rs 5,000 with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank on credit card regular and credit/debit card EMI transactions, no-cost EMI up to 12 months and one-time screen replacement through official e-store as well as through other online partners in the country. Through the mainline stores, the customers can get up to 10% cashback with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance along with a one-time screen replacement offer. You should also note that these offers are valid till August 31. This price change shall be applicable across all offline retail partners, Vivo India E-store and major e-commerce websites.
Vivo X60 5G specifications
Vivo X60 5G features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,376 pixels of resolution and a 19.8:9 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device runs on Funtouch OS 11.1 on top of Android 11 and is powered bySnapdragon 870 SoC with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage.
For the photos and videos, Vivo X60 5G comes with a triple rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.48 aperture. In addition to this, there is a 13-megapixel secondary sensor and a 13-megapixel tertiary sensor. While on the front there is a 32-megapixel selfie sensor.
The phone packs a 4,200mAh battery and comes with 33W fast charging support. For connectivity, there is 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. While the sensors on the device include an accelerometer, colour temperature sensor, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, e-compass, gyroscope, and laser-focussing sensor.
EV vehicles are now booming in the market, everyone is leaning towards going green. With the hike in the price of fuel, it was a really great move by TATA to boost its EV’ lineup.TATA usually plans its EV around three major pillars: technology, comfort and safety.
TATA Tigor was released in the company’s signature teal blue colour, which looks gorgeous. This time TATA planned to build 5 strong pillars for their EV, which will be performance, Technology, reliability, Charging and Comfort. TATA ensured in the meeting that with its new Ziptron technology, all the myths related to owning an EV will be taken care of for the customers.
TATA did no compromise in adding new features to its new EV. The heart of the car is the 26 kWh lithium-ion battery, which will run for a long time. If you are worried about the battery it comes with an IP 67 rating with the company providing 8 years and 160,000 KM of warranty on it. Talking about the motor, it produces 55kW of power and 170 Nm of peak torque. The Tigor EV does 0 to 60 in just 5.7 seconds. This is really impressive for an entry level car.
With great power comes great responsibility. TATA took care of this by building a rear crash compatible structure and complied Tigor with OBD 64 test standards.
Tigor EV is technically sound as well with a globally acceptable CCS2 charging protocol. Meaning it accepts fast charging from any charging depo. Tigor can also be charged with a 15A wall socket. Tata Tigor EV is equipped with 30+ car connect features including remote command and remote diagnosis so the consumer can check on their car from their smartphone.
The New Tigor looks gorgeous and with these exciting features, it seems future ready. Right now you can book your TATA Tigor at a selective dealership by paying Rs 21,000. For more information on this topic stay connected with Motor Bridge. The car is expected to carry a price tag of just under Rs 11 lakhs in India (ex-showroom).
After a successful launch for Android users in India Battlegrounds Mobile India AKA BGMI is now available for download on the iOS platform in the country. Recently, the popular game crossed the 50 million mark on Google Play Store. Krafton, the developer of the game, has kept the iPhone user waiting for nearly a month, after its release on the Android platform.
Battlegrounds Mobile India is an alternative to PUBG Mobile in the country. Krafton introduced the India specific game BGMI a month ago after PUBG was banned in India. So now the wait is over for the iPhone users in the country as the BGMI iOS app is now available for download on the App store. However, the most popular Battle Royale mobile game has met with an issue and is currently under maintenance, scheduled to solve the issue in the iOS version with the authentication system. So the accounts linked with Apple ID will not be able to log in during the maintenance mode.
The Battleground Mobile India iOS version is 1.9GB in size and will be available for underaged players as well. Unlike the Android version which doesn’t allow players below 18 years, the BGMI iOS allows under 17+ category. But the game policy will require those who are not 18 to play the game under parents or guardian guidance for this it will require their permission via the mobile verification system. But here is a loophole: the game’s policy doesn’t guarantee an actual verification process as anyone can easily skip the process by opting for the mode available to the adult players.
As per Apple’s privacy policy, Battlegrounds Mobile India listed game information mentions data used to track you which means it will track your account details across apps and websites owned by other companies. Data Linked to You may collect your data linked to your identity and Data Not Linked to You category.
To download the Battleground Mobile India iOS version you would require an iPhone running iOS 11.0 or later, or any iPad with iPadOS 11.0 or later. BGMI iOS can also be downloaded on iPod touch running iOS 11.0 or later. While the in-app purchases will start from Rs 89 and go up to Rs 8,500. Similar to Android the users are required to pre-register for the game.
How to Download Battleground Mobile India iOS version aka BGMI from Apple Store?
Go to AppStore and click on the link or search for the game.
Now click on the Get button and then tap on the Install button.
Sign in for the BGMI using your Apple ID and password.
Now you are ready to go open button and start playing the game.
The Google ecosystem has become one of the most important parts of our lives. With the pandemic over our heads, there are lots of meetings taking place in online mode itself. Google took notice of it and updated its G suit accordingly. G suit works tremendously well with all the integrated apps working together. The feature of scheduling meetings through its calendar application directly was added by Google. Here is a step by step guide on how to use this feature.
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1. On System
Step 1 – Open Google calendar on Google via browser.
Step 2 – On the top left corner click on the + Create button
Step 3 – Create an event accordingly by adding guests or friends you want to attend the meeting. Then click on “Add Google meet video conferencing” and you are good to go.
2. On Mobile
On your mobile, setting up the meeting is pretty much the same and it is very easy to schedule a meeting via your google calendar.
Step 1 – Open the Google calendar application on your phone
Step 2 – Tap on the multicolour + symbol on the bottom right of your phone
Step 3 – Add title and people accordingly. Set up the event and click on “add video conference “ and you are good to go.
This was a perfect step by step guide on how to add meetings or conferences directly via your google calendar. We hope this was a hidden future for many and will come in handy. This feature will surely make your work from home a lot easier and smooth.
iQoo 8 and iQoo 8 Pro, the next iteration of the company’s popular gaming smartphone series has officially made its debut in the global market. The company has introduced the devices in China after teasing them for a long time. Similar to the iQoo 7 series, the company has also introduced the BMW M Motorsport colourway variant. Both the phones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and 888+ SoCs respectively.
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iQoo 8, iQoo 8 Pro price and availability details
The vanilla iQoo 8 will be available in two different configurations and will come in two different colour options: Legendary Edition with the BMW M Motorsport colourway and a Black colour variant. The 8GB RAM with 128GB storage option is priced at CNY 3,799 that translates to Rs 43,600 whereas the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage model will be priced at CNY 4,199 which translates to Rs 48,200.
On the other hand, the iQoo 8 Pro model will come in a Legendary Edition and Track Version. The device will be priced at CNY 4,999 for the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage which comes around Rs 43,600, the 12GB RAM with 256GB model will be available at CYN 4,199 that translates to Rs 63,100 and the top-notch 12GB RAM with 512GB storage option at CYN 5,999 translating to Rs 68,800.
Both the devices are now available for pre-orders in China. While the sale of gaming smartphones will begin from August 24 onward in the country.
iQoo 8 specifications
iQoo 8 features a 6.56-inch full-HD+ 10-bit colour AMOLED display with a 1,080×2,376 pixels of resolution. The screen also comes with 120Hz refresh rate support, a pixel density of 398ppi and a 19.8:9 aspect ratio. The device runs on Origin OS 1.0 for iQoo and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
In terms of photography, the vanilla model is highlighted with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel IMX598 sensor main camera sensor with f/1.79 aperture, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 13-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.46 aperture. Upfront, there is a 16-megapixel sensor for taking selfies with an f/2.45 aperture.
The iQoo 8 also packs a 4,350mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. In terms of connectivity, there is 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth v5.2, and a USB Type-C port. The device comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, and e-compass.
iQoo 8 Pro specifications
iQoo 8 Pro comes with a massive 6.78-inch 2K AMOLED display with 1,440×3,200 pixels of resolution. It features a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR support along with 517ppi pixel density as well as a 20:9 aspect ratio. This gaming smartphone is powered by the very latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC along with Adreno 660 GPU for graphics. It will be available with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage for storing content.
In addition to this, the phone includes a triple rear camera set-up that includes a 50-megapixel IMX766V sensor with an f/1.75 sensor and gimbal stabilisation. Further, it is supported by a 48-megapixel sensor with ultra-wide-angle with f/2.2 aperture and a 16-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.23 aperture. In terms of selfies, the phone includes a 16-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.4 aperture.
The Pro model is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging and 50W fast wireless charging support. The device includes all the necessary connectivity options and sensors similar to the standard model. However, there is an ultrasonic 3D wide-area in-display fingerprint sensor for authentication.
The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. 18 August 2021 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform.
The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST. The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.
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How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz
To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.
18 August 2021 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: In the United States, What sport is known as ‘the national pastime’?
Answer: Baseball
Question 2: Who is the owner of the Football Club Inter Miami CF?
Answer: David Beckham
Question 3: Matches of which of these sports are officiated by a referee called gyoji?
Answer: Suma Wrestling
Question 4: The women teams of which two countries played the first-ever T20I match?
Amazon India is back with another lucrative quiz on its platform. 18 August 2021 Amazon Quiz has already gone live and today you can stand a chance to win Rs 5,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
Every day the e-commerce platform brings an opportunity for its customers to win amazing prizes by answering five questions. The questionnaire is based on general knowledge and current affairs. If you managed to answer all the questions correctly you will be eligible to win gifts such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among others.
The Amazon Quiz is hosted for the app users only which means desktops users cannot participate in the quiz. So before participating just make sure you have downloaded the App. The lucky users might win something by answering all the questions correctly. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. Daily the e-commerce platform gives a chance to millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes. To participate and win Rs 5,000 Amazon Pay Balance check out today’s answers.
18 August 2021 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Valmiki National Park is the only national park in which state of India?
The answer is- D) Bihar
Question 2 of 5:
In July 2021, the Department of Public Enterprises was shifted to which ministry?
The answer is- A) Ministry of Finance
Question 3 of 5:
Which reusable robotic space plane is scheduled by NASA to deliver cargo to the International Space Station in 2022?
The answer is- B) Dream Chaser
Question 4 of 5:
Which Indian city is this UNESCO World Heritage Site located in?
The answer is- D) Agra
Question 5 of 5:
Which famous basketball player from this country recently became the MVP in the NBA finals?
Logitech today announced the availability of the Logitech G Pro Wireless gaming mouse in India. The device comes with a new carbon impact label which the company introduced to its product last year. Also, it is an upgraded variant of the Logitech G Pro wired gaming mouse. The device is powered by a Hero 25K sensor. Before launching it in India the wireless gaming mouse first debuted in the US in 2018.
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Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse price and availability
Logitech G Pro Wireless has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 10,995. The device can be purchased via the e-commerce website Amazon. The e-retailer is also offering Rs 6,00 off on the purchase of the wireless gaming mouse. In addition to this, there will be a 5 percent instant discount on the HSBC Cashback card and Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card for Prime members only. There will be a 3 percent cashback to other customers.
Logitech G Pro Wireless gaming mouse specifications
The Logitech G PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse is powered by the company’s own Hero 25K sensor that supports 100 to 25,400dpi sensitivity. The sensor incorporates an all-new lens and an updated tracking algorithm that delivers ultra-precise tracking with no acceleration, smoothing, or filtering over the entire DPI range. There is a USB report rate of 1,000Hz and runs on a 32-bit ARM microprocessor. The mouse is designed to withstand pro esports players during training and tournaments.
It is a lightweight mouse with an advanced 1mm thin wall construction and unique endoskeleton design which weighs 80gms. The surface of PRO is coated for durability and grip while the feet are tested to perform for over 250 km of use. It is compatible with the Logitech G POWERPLAY Wireless Charging System. As per the company Hero 25K consumes 10x less power than predecessors, like PMW3366, enabling a lighter battery and longer battery life.
The wireless functionality of the device overcomes the limitations of latency, connectivity and power to provide consistent, lag-free, 1 ms report rate connection—without a wire. It is paired with Logitech G’s ultra-fast LIGHTSPEED wireless technology that provides a lag-free gaming experience, end-to-end optimized wireless connection and increased responsiveness for reliable competition-level performance.
The Wireless USB receiver can be stored inside the mouse for easy portability. There are left and right side buttons that can be removed easily to make the mouse truly ambidextrous. Furthermore, all the buttons feature LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting can also be customized using the Logitech GHUB Software. While the DPI button is located on the underside of the Logitech G PRO Wireless to prevent unintentional DPI shifts in-game.
Additionally, the Logitech G PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse offers ~16.8M colour customization that represents your team colours, personalizing your setup, or synchronizing with other G products. The mouse is compatible with Windows 7 or later, as well as macOS 10.11 or later.
The company says the mouse represents more than 2 years of development in collaboration with more than 50 professional esports players globally and blends extreme performance with the most advanced technologies into a gaming mouse design.
Every year Amazon brings a new set of Echo devices that not only are good to look at but has one of the most intelligent AI (Alexa) available in the market. The latest to come is Amazon Echo Show 10, which not only has Alexa in it but comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen that rotates and follows you around the room. This is our Amazon Echo Show 10 review.
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Amazon Echo Show 10: Design and display
The Amazon Echo Show 10 comes in one of the largest (eco-friendly) boxes any Echo device comes in. Neatly tucked in, after unboxing, we were greeted with a large cylindrical speaker that has a rotating crown on top, which attaches the touchscreen to the speaker. The display is not edge to edge, but we did not mind the extra bezels. More so because on the top right you also get a large camera with a privacy shutter.
The top of the screen has a couple of buttons as well. These include volume up and down along with the Mics/Camera on/off buttons. So, there is no power button on Amazon Echo Show 10. Just connect the power adaptor to the port located at the bottom of the speaker and you are good to go. The speaker cylinder has two 1-inch tweeters along with a 3-inch woofer inside. More on the audio part in the next section.
The 10.1-inch display on the Amazon Echo Show 10 works really well. The brightness is nice and you can read and see everything easily. We tried it in the kitchen as well as the living room. And no matter what we were up to, checking recipes online or watching soaps on Prime Video or Netflix, the experience was mighty fine. The user interface is easy to grasp, and not once did we felt we were lost. In case you feel lost, you can always ask Alexa for help and she will do the rest. Saying that, we hardly tapped or swiped the screen, as that is the beauty of having a smart speaker connected with a display powered by Alexa.
Amazon Echo Show 10 review: Performance
Amazon Echo Show 10 does everything the regular Echo speakers do and more. The sound of the speakers is great. If you are throwing a small party at home, this speaker is all you need to fill the room with great tunes.
Setting up the Amazon Echo Show 10 is child’s play and we were up and running in no time at all. Since we already have our Amazon account ready, our setup time was very less. In case it is your first time with an Amazon device, then you will take a few extra minutes to set it up. Once up, Alexa takes care of everything. As always, she will learn your preferences. She will put reminders for you, manage your shopping lists, play songs or movies and even turn on the smart lights. As the days go by, she becomes smarter and learns to become a better assistant.
You can have multiple profiles connected to it so that she is able to address you with your name, which brings a more personalised feel to the whole AI-human portico. She will understand what kind of music you like, what kind of recipes to show and will be part of the family. Amazon Echo Show 10 can also make audio and video calls for you since there is a screen and camera in it. The camera keeps you in focus and rotates the screen as you move across the room.
A rotating camera is a great feature, as it adds to the security. How? The Amazon Echo Show 10 is a smart security camera also, which you can access from anywhere around the world. You can access and rotate the camera in all directions. Not bad Alexa, not bad! Alexa can hear commands from as far away as 15 feet with ease. Even if there is noise in the room, Alexa will answer you 9 out of 10 times.
Verdict
At Rs 24,999 is Amazon Echo Show 10 worth the purchase? That is a definite yes. You can use the device in so many ways. It is a smart speaker, security camera as well as display you can watch movies on in one. Alexa will be a great addition to the family.
In the past, Intel was expected to launch its new discrete GPU Named Intel DG2. Now the company has officially announced the launch of its first consumer gaming-grade GPU that is going to retail under the name called Intel Arc. The company has itself designed the new high-end discrete GPUs which is likely to be shipped with both desktops and notebook by Q1 2022.
Roger Chandler, Intel vice president and general manager of Client Graphics Products and Solutions commented on the launch, “Today marks a key moment in the graphics journey we started just a few years ago. The launch of the Intel Arc brand and the reveal of future hardware generations signifies Intel’s deep and continued commitment to gamers and creators everywhere. We have teams doing incredible work to ensure we deliver first-class and frictionless experiences when these products are available early next year.”
According to the company the high-performance graphics products: Intel Arc will cover hardware, software and services, and will span multiple hardware generations, with the first generation, based on the Xe HPG microarchitecture, code-named Alchemist (formerly known as DG2). Intel has also released a video teaser that showcases the performance capabilities of its upcoming GPU’s. The company has not much revealed about the Arc-based GPUs but as per the teaser but the high-end discreet GPUs will be capable of running demanding titles such as Psychonauts 2, Mount & Blade II Bannerlord, Forza Horizon 4, PUBG, Subnautica Below Zero, Metro Exodus, the Rift Breaker, Days Gone, Chivalry and more.
Intel also revealed the code names of future generations under the Arc brand: Battlemage, Celestial and Druid. As per the company, Intel Arc will be based on the Xe-HPG microarchitecture, a convergence of Intel’s Xe-LP, HP and HPC microarchitectures, that will deliver scalability and compute efficiency with advanced graphics features. Alchemist, the first generation of Intel Arc products, will feature hardware-based ray tracing and artificial intelligence-driven super sampling, and offer full support for DirectX 12 Ultimate. It will also help Intel’s long-term vision is to bring frictionless gaming and content creation experiences to gamers and creators worldwide, giving them innovation and choice in hardware coupled with open and accessible software tools. The Alchemist products will arrive in the first quarter of 2022.
Speculations suggest that the Graphics card will comprise TCMC’s 6nm node to deliver a speed of up to 512 execution units and a clock frequency of up to 2.2Ghz. In addition to this, it may come with a 256-bit memory and have a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of about roughly 275W.
As of now, the government is releasing lockdown norms and places are opening up slowly. Meeting people, we not only should look good, but you should stand out in the crowd. Here are a few apps that will allow you to manage your wardrobe and put a star mark on your style.
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1. Glamoutfit
This app is best when you really need some external help. Yes, this app is the best in what it does. Here, you can book your own stylist and ask them to style your outfit according to your taste. The stylist will pick up clothes for you and set you up with what looks good on you. They will also tell you the do’s and don’ts.
Once you are done with the combination you want to wear, you can mark that up in the inbuilt calendar. The inbuilt calendar feature keeps track of what you wore and thus help you to not repeat the same outfit again.
This app allows you to pick clothes out of your own wardrobe. Although setting up this app takes a lot of time as you have to click pictures of each and every pair of clothing in your wardrobe. It is worth the pain as it categorises your clothes into categories and arranges them properly. Now you can set up what you want to wear easily as you can see all the combinations the app will make for you. It also gives you fashion advice and the stories of people on top of the fashion industry are included.
This app is at the bottom of our list as it’s only available for iOS users, currently. The app is refined and easy to use. The algorithm for arranging your clothes works extremely well. You can favourite your clothes and plan ahead what you have to wear the following week.
The Chinese smartphone company, Motorola, today officially announced the launch of two new smartphones in the Indian market. The company has introduced Motorola Edge 20 and Motorola Edge 20 Fusion smartphones. The new lineup includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor along with 10-bit AMOLED displays and both the phones support up to 5G band for connectivity.
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Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Fusion pricing and availability details
Motorola Edge 20 has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 29,999 for the single 8GB RAM with 128GB of storage option. Whereas the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion will be available at Rs 21,499 for the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and at Rs 22,999 for the 8Gb RAM with 128GB storage model.
The standard model will be made available in two colour options of Frosted Pearl and Frosted Emerald. On the other hand, Fusion will come in Cyber Teal and Electric Graphite colour options.
Both the devices will be available for purchase via Flipkart from August 24 and August 27 respectively in the country. The sale will commence at 12 noon onwards.
Motorola Edge 20 specifications
Motorola Edge 20 features a full-HD+ 6.7-inch OLED Max Vision display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. It offers a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 576Hz of touch latency, DCI-P3 colour gamut space coverage and with 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone runs MyUX on top of Android 11 and is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, along with 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB of storage.
For the phones and videos, the device equips a triple camera setup on the back of Edge 20 Pro housing a 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HM2 sensor, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a macro lens, and an 8-megapixel sensor with a 3x high-res optical zoom and 30X Super Zoom telephoto lens. There is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera on the front.
In addition to this, the handset is laden with a 4,000mAh battery that also supports 30W TurboPower fast charging. For connectivity, it includes a 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Whereas the sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor.
Motorola Edge 20 Fusion specifications
Motorola Edge 20 Fusion comes with a similar screen size but with a lower 90Hz refresh rate. The phone also runs Android 11 on top of MyUX custom skin. Under the hood, there is an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.
Edge 20 Fusion also includes a triple rear camera set up that includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and Macro Vision, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Similarly to its sibling the phone offers a 32-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
In terms of connectivity, there is 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor along with other sensors on the board including an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor. The phone boasts a 5,000mAh battery that comes with 30W TurboPower fast charging support.
Nothing, the UK based tech firm owned by OnePlus’s ex Co-founder, Carl Pei last month brought its first product in the Indian market and globally. The company launched Nothing ear (1) TWS earbuds. The audio device is all set to go for pre-orders starting today that is August 17 via Flipkart in the country. In addition to this, the company has also announced pre-orders offers and discounts for the customers purchasing the Nothing earphones.
Nothing ear (1) pricing, pre-order details and launch offers
Nothing ear (1) launched in India with a price tag of Rs Rs 5,999. The TWS earphones will be available for pre-orders from today onwards at 12 noon via homegrown e-commerce brand Flipkart.
The customers pre-booking the earbuds are eligible to get a flat ₹500 Instant Discount only with ICICI bank credit cards and also, free subscription for 6 months on Gaana Plus. In addition to this, Flipkart Axis Bank credit cardholders will also be able to get a 5 percent unlimited cash back while Amex Network Cards issued by ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, SBI Cards. Whereas the Mobikwik users will be able to avail of 20 percent off up to Rs 300 on their first transaction. Moreover, the company will also offer exchange offers on old audio devices as well as no-cost EMI starting at Rs 1,000 per month.
To recall, the Nothing ear (1) was launched in other markets where it was offered at $99 in the US that transṣlates to Rs 7,351, GBP 99 in the UK that comes around Rs 10,165 and EUR 99 for the European market translated to Rs 8,654.
Nothing ear (1) specifications
Speaking of the specifications, Nothing ear (1) features a transparent design. The true wireless earphones equip a 1.6mm dynamic driver and a spacious air chamber that provide advanced bass, mid, and treble performance. The audio device comes with pressure-relieving vents and two different modes of ANC- light mode and maximum mode.
The Nothing ear (1) can be paired instantly withGoogle Fast Pair compatible devices. The earphones are IPX4 certified for sweat and dust resistance. These have Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity with SBC and AAC codecs. The audio device also offers a customized equalizer, gestures, Find My Earbud, and more with the ear (1) app, available on iOS and Android. It comes with three high definition mics to provide better audio quality. While the power case charges wirelessly and charges your earbuds fast. On the battery front it earbuds provide 5 hours of listening time and 34 hours with the case.
Motorola Edge 20 Series is all set to launch in India today. Yes, the company is going to introduce the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion smartphones in the country. Before coming to India the company had already introduced the device a week ago in the European market. Both the phones have been listed on Flipkart to tease their availability. Previously Fusion also appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking website and the Indian pricing was also leaked ahead of the official launch.
Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion smartphones are going to launch in India today via Flipkart at 12 noon. The company has been teasing the key details of the smartphones through teasers and via a dedicated microsite in Flipkart. But recently Motorola Edge 20 Fusion was spotted on Geekbench which revealed that the device will be available in a 6GB RAM variant and will run Android 11 out of the box. In addition to this, the phone has scored 564 points in the single-core tests and 1,624 points in the multi-core tests.
Apart from this the Indian pricing of both devices were also leaked on the web. The Motorola Edge 20 is expected to be available with a single 8GB of RAM with a 128GB of storage variant that is likely to be priced at Rs 29,999. On the other hand, Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is tipped to come in two different configurations of 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB onboard storage priced at Rs 21,499 and Rs 23,999 respectively. These prices are not official so you can take it with a grain of salt.
Speaking of the specifications, the Motorola Edge 20 will run on My UX on top of Android 11. It will feature a 6.7-inch full-HD+OLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood there will be an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage option.
On the camera front, Edge 20 will sport a triple rear camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide and macro lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x high-res optical zoom and 30X Super Zoom. Upfront there is a 32-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling.
The phone will pack a 4,000mAh battery with support for TurboPower 30 fast charging. For connectivity, there is 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6, GPS, and Bluetooth and more.
On the other side, Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is reportedly going to be a rebranded variant of Motorola Edge 20 Lite that comes with a 6.7-inch OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate support. The software support will be the same as its sibling but the handset will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC paired with 6ṣGB of RAM and 128GB of storage option. The phone may also include a 5,000mAh battery with 30W TurboPower fast charging support.
In terms of photos, Edge 20 Fusion will also come with a triple rear camera set up that includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens with Macro Vision, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there will be a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. 17 August 2021 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform.
The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST. The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.
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How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz
To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.
17 August 2021 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: What surname does the lead couple of the 2007 film Saawariya share?
Answer: Kapoor
Question 2: Which duo gave the music for the iconic film ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’?
Answer: Jatin-Lalit
Question 3: Which Indian actress is also known for her role in the film ‘Kashmir Ki Kali’?
Answer: Sharmila Tagore
Question 4: The title of the iconic film ‘Do Bigha Zamin’ was inspired from a poem by?
Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
Question 5: In the film, ‘The Sky is Pink’ Aisha fondly calls her mother Moose and her father?
Every day Amazon India brings a daily quiz for its customers to win exciting new prizes every day on its platform. 17 August 2021 Amazon Quiz can be played daily from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. Today you can win a Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance if you managed to answer all the questions correctly. Daily a new set of questions is presented in front of the participants that gives millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes.
The 17 August 2021 Amazon Quiz has gone live on its mobile platform. The participants have to answer 5 questions that are based on general knowledge and current affairs. After clearing the daily quiz their name will be shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. Amazon announces the results of the lucky draw at the end of the month. So today’s Quiz will let you win a Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
17 August 2021 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which organisation will help the government in implementing satellite TV classrooms in rural India?
The answer is- A) ISRO
Question 2: Jovenel Moïse, who was assassinated in July 2021, was the president of which country?
The answer is- B) Haiti
Question 3: Which of these actors has handed back his three Golden Globes in protest of a lack of diversity in HFPA?
The answer is- A) Tom Cruise
Question 4: What are these popularly known as?
The answer is- D) Vinyls
Question 5: Which Mexican holiday are they seen celebrating?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 have now been launched in India as well, after the global launch held on August 11. Before this, both foldable phones were available for reservations and now they will be available for pre-orders from August 24 in the country. The pricing of both the devices has also been revealed along with availability details and launch offers.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip price and availability details
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has been launched in India with a starting price of Rs 1,49,999 for the 12GB RAM with a 256GB storage variant. The price for the 12GB RAM with a 512GB storage variant is set at Rs 1,57,999. It will be available in two colour options of Phantom Black and Phantom Green.
Whereas the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is priced in India at Rs 84,999 for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage option and the 256GB storage model will come at Rs 88,999. This foldable phone will also be offered in two colour options of Phantom Black and Cream.
Speaking of the launch offers, on the pre-booking of Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 the customers are eligible for either an upgrade voucher of up to Rs 7,000 or HDFC Bank cashback of up to Rs 7,000 using credit and debit cards. They can also avail of free 1 year Samsung Care+ Accidental & Liquid Damage Protection worth Rs 7,999 on pre-booking Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Rs 4,799 on pre-booking Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. Whereas those who have already pre-reserved the foldable phones will be eligible for all pre-booking offers along with a free Galaxy SmartTag.
In terms of availability, Samsung says that the pre-bookings will open from August 24 and run till September 9 in the country while the sale will commence from September 10 via Samsung.com and leading retail stores.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 features a 7.6-inch foldable QXGA AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex main display having 2,208×1,768 pixels of resolution, 22.5:18 aspect ratio, and 374ppi pixel density. The secondary screen comes with a 6.2-inch HD AMOLED display on the outside with 832×2,268 pixels resolution, 24.5:9 aspect ratio, and 387ppi pixel density. Both the screens refresh at 120Hz and haveṣ HDR10+ support withGorilla Glass Victus protection on top.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is powered by a 5nm octa-core SoC with up to 12 GB RAM with 512GB storage options. The foldable phone runs on Android 11 on top of One UI. It comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
For the cameras, the device is highlighted with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor, along with a 12-megapixel secondary telephoto lens and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. There is an under-display camera on the Galaxy ZFold 3 with a 4-megapixel sensor along with an f/1.8 aperture and a 10-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture at the cover.
Fold 3 packs a 4,400mAh battery along with 25W wireless and reverse charging support. It also supports two new S Pen models- S Pen Fold Edition and the S Pen Pro. The Fold Edition supports Air Command gestures and has a Pro tip but lacks support for Bluetooth connectivity. On the other hand, the latter one comes with a USB socket for charging, Air Command and Air Actions. In terms of connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, NFC, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and a USB Type-C port and more.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 specifications
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 comes with a 6.7-inch primary full-HD+ dynamic display offering 1,080×2,640 pixels of resolution along with the support for HDR10+ and120Hz refresh rate. The primary display offers a 22:9 aspect ratio, and 425ppi pixel density and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. There is a 1.9-inch AMOLED display with a 512×260 pixels resolution on the lid. Under the hood, there is a 5nm octa-core SoC coupled with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
For taking photos and videos the clamshell-like foldable phone features a dual rear camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens. In terms of selfies, there is a 10-megapixel sensor on the front having an f/2.4 aperture.ṣ
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 includes 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port as connectivity options. Whereas the sensor on the phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, geomagnetic, gyrometer, hall sensor, and a proximity sensor. In addition to this, the device is backed by a 3,300mAh battery with wireless and reverse charging support and 15W fast charging.
Ola Electric Mobility announced the launch of its much-awaited electric scooter in India. Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro are the two variants that the company has introduced. Both the scooter come with a peak power of 8.5kW. Both the two-wheelers are battery operated and the company offers it in two options: 2.98kWh battery on the former and the 3.97kWh battery on the latter variant. The vehicle is going to take on other electric scooters like Ather 450X, Bajaj Chetak Electric, TVS iQube and more in India.
The price of the S1 starts at Rs 99,999 while the Pro version will be available at a starting price of Rs 1,29,999. The pricing will depend on region to region. Like in Gujarat the vehicle is priced as low as 79,999 and Rs 109,999 respectively. This price is ex-showroom including FAME II subsidy but excludes state subsidies. The company has tied up with banks and financial institutes for an EMI plan starting at Rs 2,999.
In terms of availability, the company will officially open Ola S1 scooters for purchase from September 8 and will start delivering across 1,000 cities and towns in October. Till then, these are available for reservation at just Rs 499.
Starting with the design, Ola Electric Scooter S1 and S1 Pro will be available in 5 and 10 colour options of satin, matte and glossy finishes respectively. Each will feature a 7.0-inch TFT display. In addition to this, the scooters come with multiple microphones and AI speech recognition algorithms. They run MoveOS — built by Ola Electric and are powered by an octa-core processor with 3GB of RAM. There are four modes at launch — Bolt, Care, Vintage, and Wonder.
Both the electric scooters are almost the same in design and features but the only difference is the battery capacity. The Ola S1 comes with a 2.98kWh battery with a riding range of 121km whereas the Ola S1 Pro packs a 3.97kWh battery with a maximum range of 181km. So as the difference in the batteries the charging times are also different on each vehicle. Because of the lower battery capacity, the simple variant takes less time to charge than the pro version. Both the Ola Electric scooters are incorporated with Battery Management System (BMS) that monitors their durability, performance, range and safety. Both the scooters also accelerate from 0 to 40Kmph in under 3.6 seconds, and get 8.5kW of peak power.
Similarly, the vanilla variant can achieve a top speed of 90kmph and is claimed to give it a range of 121KMs on the other hand the Ola S1 Pro comes with a claimed range of 181KMs and a top speed of 115kmph. The Ola S1 offers two riding modes — Normal and Sports whereas its elder sibling comes with Normal, Sports, and Hyper modes.
In terms of connectivity, the Ola Electric Scooters features 4G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. The vehicle is also voice-enabled and can be controlled with your voice command to control tasks on the screen.
Additionally, the Ola Scooter includes an alert system, geo-fencing, and a flame retardant, dust and water-resistant battery. They also equip 110/70 R12 tyres with a rear mono-shock suspension and a front single fork suspension. Moreover, the S1 Pro offers a Hill-Hold feature, which makes riding in traffic and navigating inclines easy along with Reverse mode that makes it easy to park and exit tight spaces.
The world has been suffering through the pandemic for a year now and people are bored sitting in their homes. Everyone is trying to be productive in their own different way. There are thousands of languages spoken around the world and few of the professionals feel like learning a new one but don’t know where to start.
Gadget bridge has got you covered with the top 5 websites/applications from where you can learn a new language easily.
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1.Duolingo
Duolingo is one of the leading applications for learning basic phrases and words. It has an interactive interface, which will help you to learn reading and even writing a language properly. It also gives goals and motivation to keep you going. Consumers can use duolingo cross-platform as well, putting it at the top of our list.
Babbel is in the same category as Duolingo but has in fact more variety of languages to offer. It feels like a game for learning new languages that keep users engaged. The interface of Babbel looks like that of a chatting app and is one of the best you can use to learn a new language.
Rosetta Stone is one of the basic and oldest offerings in the market. Its interface is easy and simple to grasp, making it children friendly. The only drawback of this application is there is no real-life interaction. So it’s difficult to learn pronunciations that are necessary, we feel. If you want to take baby steps and just want to learn the basics of a language, this application is meant for you.
BBC languages, part of BBC is the best website for learning a new language. It includes tons of courses to choose from with video tutorials. It feels like hiring a language teacher for yourself and contains lots of common yet exotic languages.
If you like personal interaction with people to learn a particular language then, Rype is for you. The best thing about Rype is that they even pay you to teach a particular language. It feels like you are a part of a local community and it’s available for you 24/7. Currently, Rype is only available for a bunch of languages but is improving every day.
This list will surely help you to sharpen your language skills. Everyone is trying to enhance their knowledge, and learning a new language or two is worth the extra time one has in this period.
It’s really easy to go into the control panel and remove an application from your Windows machine. Although, sometimes a few apps like an antivirus prevents themselves from getting uninstalled. Below are some simple steps that can be used to uninstall such stubborn apps, which will help you and run your PC clog-free.
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Using Command Prompt
Command prompt accepts input from the user and performs tasks. It is really easy to use the command prompt and delete files
Step 1 – Open the Run dialogue box by pressing Windows Key + R.
Step 2 – Now type cmd in the prompt box then press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to open Command Prompt with administrative rights.
Step 3 – In the Command Prompt pop up window, type wmic and press Enter. Then type the product, get the name and press Enter.
All the programs installed in your machine will be mentioned.
Step 4 – use this command
product where name=”program name” call uninstall (replace program name with the name of the program
Step 5 – Press Y to accept
Using Registry Editor
Windows Registry contains all the files of the programs including windows so it is advised to be very careful while using the registry editor. Removing the files of the troublesome software will automatically result in uninstalling it.
Step 1 – Type registry editor in Start menu
Step 2 – Quickly navigate to the address bar and type the below address.
Step 3 – Under uninstall, find the program you want to remove. Press right click then delete to completely remove the program.
Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter
Microsoft provides utility tools that help users to perform utility tasks at ease. One of the utility tools is Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooting. It helps users to troubleshoot problems related to uninstalling particular software. It just needs to be downloaded and there will be step by step instructions on the screen.
Safe Mode
Processes running in the background can be a reason sometimes for a program not being able to uninstall. This can easily be fixed by booting the system in safe mode. By doing so will eliminate the program to run in the background and thus can be uninstalled. Following the below steps can take you to safe mode.
Step 1 – Press Windows + I
Step 2 – Go to update and security
Step 3 – Go to recovery
Step 4 – Under Advance Startup, press restart now
Step 5 – Head to troubleshoot
Step 6 – Click Advanced Options>Startup setting
Step 7 – Click restart. After restarting and selecting your desired safe mode setting. Use any of the methods above to uninstall the program
This isn’t an exact way to uninstall an app, but you can revert to system recovery. It can restore your system at the point when the application was not installed. Be careful using this method as the settings and apps installed after recovery will be reverted too.
Third-party apps/ tools
Uninstallers like Revo can be used to uninstall stubborn applications. These apps are specifically designed to fulfil the function of removing these apps and their files completely from your system.
This easy stem by stem guide will surely help you to uninstall these apps and never worry about stubborn software troubling you again.
The Chinese smartphone company, Xiaomi, has suspended the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max 6GB RAM with 64GB storage options. The base variant of both the devices appears to no longer exist on the company’s website. Both the devices were earlier available in multiple configurations and the base version was the cheapest out of the pack.
Referring to Xiaomi’s official online store mi.com, the 6GB RAM with 64GB storage for Redmi Nṣote 10 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max seem to be discontinued as the configuration is no longer listed on the website. In fact, Amazon is also not showing up the base model of both smartphones. Both the websites now list the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB memory options. However, the change doesn’t affect the colour options and pricing of both the available models. This change indicates the upcoming Redmi 10 launch which the company has confirmed today only. Redmi has officially released the first teaser of the smartphone although it has not yet confirmed the exact launch date.
The teaser poster shows the design of the phone from the back. It will be available in three colour options and the back panel will feature quad rear cameras housed inside a rectangular-shaped camera module positioned at the top left corner. The company also teases that that handset will come with a 50-megapixel camera sensor. In addition to this, the device will also equip a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
As per the recent blog leak, the Redmi 10 will be available in different configurations of 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, 4GB RAM with 128GB storage, and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. It may arrive in three colour options of Carbon Gray, Pebble White, and Sea Blue.
Moreover, the device is leaked to feature a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with a 90Hz adaptive refresh rate. It may run on Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 out of the box and be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 SoC.
In terms of cameras, the Redmi 10 blog leak revealed that the phone will come with a quad rear camera setup that will include a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide, 2-megapixel macro and 2-megapixel depth sensor. It is likely to sport an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies. The phone is also stated to pack a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging as well as 9W reverse charging support.
Back in March this year Samsung introduced Galaxy A52 in India. Now the South Korean company is planning to launch its tweaked variant which is Samsung Galaxy A52s in the country. Now the device support page has gone live on the Indian website hinting at its upcoming launch. The device has been spotted on various certification platforms and was leaked before the company’s official announcement.
Samsung Galaxy A52s support page has been spotted on the company’s India website. The device has appeared with model number SM-A528B which is speculated to be A52s. The support page did not reveal any information except that it would come with dual-SIM support. Before this, the handset also showed up on Geekbench as well as on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website.
Previously the Samsung Galaxy A52s pricing and specification were also leaked on the web. The leaks suggest that the device could also launch in the European market in a 6GB RAM with 128GB storage model and is likely to be available in an 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variant in other markets. The price is tipped to start at EUR 499 that translates to Rs 39,100.
If rumours and leaks are to be believed then Samsung Galaxy A52s could offer a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display. It may also run One UI 3.1 based on top of Android 11 and be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G SoC. It could be offered with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage with an option to expand the internal storage via a microSD card.
In addition to this, the device is also suggested to come with a quad rear camera setup that may house a 64-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture, a secondary 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Further, it may include a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For taking selfies and video calling it is expected to come with a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.
Along with this, the Samsung Galaxy A52s is likely to pack a 4,500mAh battery with 25W charging support. For connectivity, it is tipped to include a USB Type-C port, Bluetooth v5, and NFC support. The alleged smartphone could also come with an IP67 certified build for protection against dust and splashes.
Samsung Galaxy A72 is the premium mid-range smartphone that was launched in India some time back. The device comes with some high-end features. There is a 5G model too but that is limited to the western market. We have spent a considerable amount of time on the device and this is our detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy A72.
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Samsung Galaxy A72 Review: Design and Display
In terms of looks, Samsung Galaxy A72 is definitely an eye candy. The device has been made available in pastel colour options Awesome Black, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet, and Awesome White colour options. As the name suggests the device looks absolutely awesome and we have the Awesome Violet variant. The phone comes with a bigger form factor and also incorporates IP67 dust and water protection, which is something we don’t get to see on non-flagship phones.
The device feels premium and great in the hand and for us, it’s one of the best looking mid-range smartphones currently available in the market. The phone feels comfortable while holding and does not have sharp edges. Despite being over 200 grams the phone also doesn’t feel heavier either. It features a matte finish so no more fingerprints. Although it comes with an all-plastic build, which is a letdown at this pricing, we have liked a glass or metal build. Although the handset doesn’t look like a boring slab.
Upfront it is endowed with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display. We don’t call it flagship quality, but it is good enough as it supports HDR playback. The screen comes with a refresh rate of 90Hz with excellent colour reproduction. The brightness and colour contrast is also pleasing to the eyes. There were no jitters or slow scrolling experience. The Samsung Galaxy A72 supports an under-display fingerprint sensor, which we found to be slightly slow.
The edges on the sides are relatively slimmer than the bottom chin, which is more exaggerated than it should have been on the 6.7-inch screen. But the good thing is the punch hole cut out at the top centre is almost not there. There is a stereo speaker system in this smartphone. Though it produces balanced audio as it supports Dolby Atmos audio. we expected it to be better in terms of loudness. There is a dedicated Dolby Atmos game mode that enhances the audio while gaming. Moreover, Galaxy A72 includes a 3.5mm headphone jack which is a big relief. To put it all together, Samsung Galaxy A72 has nailed it in terms of design and display.
Samsung Galaxy A72 Review: Performance and Cameras
Now moving on to the performance side of the smartphone it has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G, which is a major letdown considering the pricing. There are plenty of options available in the market that offer great performance and 5G connectivity too. But this doesn’t mean that the device is terrible in performance, but it is just that competition is hardcore out there.
We had 8GB of RAM with a 128GB storage variant. Although the company has worked to improve the optimisation of the device, it is of no match considering other smartphones available in the market have slightly better SoC and storage. Nonetheless, the handset can easily hold apps in the memory well and we had no issues during our testing.
Getting to the gaming side of things, frankly speaking, this phone is not made for high-end gaming. When gaming for long, the mobile heats up and you will notice frame drops as well. However, the device can handle day to day regimes, even heavy multitasking. Samsung does offer 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates on this mobile phone. When it comes to software, Samsung’s One UI is the best Android skin. It is simple to use, has less bloatware and comes with features like system-wide dark mode and always-on display.
Quickly shifting gears, let’s get to the cameras now. Samsung Galaxy A72 features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens. In addition to this, there is a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera.
Samsung has also provided a 32-megapixel selfie camera sensor on the front.
It should be noted that the primary and the telephoto lenses equip OIS, which is something we don’t get to see in this price range. In normal daytime, the camera produced a better dynamic range and natural colours. So you can expect the camera to be reliable under any circumstance. Ultra-wide images have a wider field of view with good HDR capabilities too. The telephoto lens is capable of up to 3X optical zoom and up to 30 times digital zoom. The images look good up to 10x magnification but beyond that, the outcome depends upon the lighting conditions. The portraits from the primary lens look nice too offering a more natural undertone. Whereas the selfies also looked warm yet natural.
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The nighttime images from the Galaxy A72 primary camera give better exposure details and look even better when night mode is turned on. The device does not have a 4K @ 60fps option, but it does provide 4K@30fps. The plus point is that the company has provided an OIS in its cameras hence the videos are stable from the rear as well as on the front.
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In terms of battery endurance, the 5,000mAh battery can deliver more than a day’s screen on time under normal usage, whereas during heavy usage the phone will last you through the day only. The company also provides a 25W charger that takes from 0 to 100 percent in 1 hr and 25 minutes.
Verdict
Here comes the final part of our review. Though some might feel the device is overpriced, Samsung has practically nailed every other aspect of this phone. The display has good colour optimisation and even touch response. Yes, the device is not made for heavy gamers, but Samsung is not marketing it like that.
Here we would like to mention that the company introduced the phone alongside Galaxy A52, which offers similar specs and chipset. The only difference is a bigger display, battery and telephoto lens. So if you are looking for a more affordable option and a slightly smaller screen is not an issue then you can go for the Galaxy A52.
