Instagram will fill the gap created by TikTok, officially announces Reels in India

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Instagram will fill the gap created by TikTok, officially announces Reels in India

Photos and videos sharing app Instagram was recently spotted testing Reels in India. Those unaware, Reels is a feature similar to TikTok for creating short video clips on its platform. The functionality was first introduced last year but was only limited to international markets. But after the ban of TikTok without much delay the company today has officially announced the extension of the testing of Reels in the country targeting the 250 million user base of TikTok in India. Therefore, allowing its users to create and edit 15-second multi-clip videos with audio, effects and new creative tools on Instagram.

Ajit Mohan, Vice President and Managing Director, Facebook India, said, “With the rise in video consumption overall and videos making up over a third of posts on Instagram in India, Instagram has a big role to play in unleashing expression in the country. People across the big and small cities of India come to Instagram to express themselves safely, and also to be entertained. With Reels, we’re unveiling the future of entertainment on the platform, in a way that ignites creativity. With the multiple creative formats, whichever way you want to express yourself, it can now be on Instagram.”

According to the company, the feature will be rolled out the Indian users at 7.30 PM IST and will be seeing entertaining videos posted by creators such as  Ammy Virk, Gippy Grewal, Komal Pandey, Arjun Kanungo, Jahnavi Dasetty aka Mahathalli, Indrani Biswas aka Wondermunna, Kusha Kapila, Radhika Bangia, RJ Abhinav and Ankush Bhaguna.

As we mentioned earlier Reels was first introduced last year in Brazil then followed by Germany and France and now India. To offer a vast library of music Instagram has partnered with prominent music labels such as Saregama. Whereas the ‘Born on Instagram’ program, which has led to the discovery and growth of creators from all across India.

To begin using this feature select Reels at the bottom of the Instagram camera. You can see multiple creative editing tools on the left side of your screen that you can use to create your reel. The Audio option there will allow you to select a song from the Instagram music library that can be used to create a video. Also, you can also choose your own original audio by simply recording it. The AR effects will let you choose effects from the AR library to record multiple clips with different effects. Whereas the timer and countdown option allow you to set a countdown timer to record a hands-free video whereas to line up objects from your previous clip before recording your next the Align option will help for seamless transitions like outfit changes or adding new friends into your reel. Also, one can also adjust the video’s speed just like TikTok to make slow-motion videos.

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Dell introduced XPS 13 and XPS 15 laptops with 10th gen Intel Core processors in India

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Dell introduced XPS 13 and XPS 15 laptops with 10th gen Intel Core processors in India

American multinational computer technology company Dell has announced the launch of its latest XPS 13 9300 and XPS 15 9500 premium consumer laptops in India today. Both the laptops come equipped with the latest 10th gen Intel Core processors along with thinner bezels and larger displays. The device comes with 100% sRGB color gamut reproduction in the XPS 13 and up to 100% Adobe RGB in XPS 15, 500-nits of brightness, and up to 4K+ resolution screen

Commenting on the launch, Raj Kumar Rishi, Vice President & Managing Director for Consumer & Small Businesses, Dell Technologies India, said, “The XPS experience was long-awaited and we are delighted to bring the new range to our consumers in India. For discerning users who appreciate the perfect balance of conscious design and performance in their computer, the new XPS range is your go-to device to choose from”.

Dell XPS 13 9300 laptop specifications

Dell XPS 13 9300 laptop comes with a 13.4-inch screen size with a new 4-sided InfinityEdge display having a 16:10 aspect ratio and 91.5% screen-to-body ratio. The device features a 4K UHD+ VESA certified DisplayHDR that produces 6 million colors and 500 nits of brightness along with 100 percent of the sRGB color gamut. The screen is layered with 0.65 percent anti-reflective coating so that you get less glare when working outside or in bright light.

Dell XPS 13 9300

 

The XPS 13 laptop is powered by the 10th generation Intel Core i7-1065G7 processor paired with Intel Iris Plus graphics offering 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD storage. According to the company, the notebook is capable of delivering up to 18 hours 49 minutes of runtime on an FHD+ configuration when using productivity applications like Word or Excel. Up to 10 hours, 16 minutes on UHD+. The laptop is available in two colour variants Platinum Silver with Black Carbon Fiber palm rest and Frost with arctic white woven glass fiber palm rest. The price of the Dell XPS 13 9300 laptops has been set at Rs 1,44,807 and is now available on purchase via Amazon and select Dell Exclusive Stores in the country. 

Dell XPS 13 9300
Dell XPS 13 9300

Dell XPS 15 9500 specifications

Dell XPS 15 9500 features a 15.6-inch screen with a 4-sided Infinity Edge display with top camera placement and at 92.9% screen to body ratio as well as 16:10 aspect ratio. The 4K Ultra HD+ screen offers 100% Adobe RGB and 94% DCIP 3 color gamut offering 500-nits brightness along with Dolby Vision support. The device comes with quad up-firing speakers with built-in Waves Nx 3D audio along with top-mounted mics for improved video conferencing experience. Under it, there is a 10th gen Intel Core H-series processor and discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti graphics. The Dell laptop is available in a single in Platinum Silver with Black Carbon Fiber palm rest colour option. The notebook has been priced at Rs 186,072 and the availability details are the same as above.

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Moto G 5G Plus with quad rear cameras launched: Pricing and Specifications

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Moto G 5G Plus with quad rear cameras launched: Pricing and Specifications

The Lenovo owned smartphone company Motorola today has announced the launch of its latest and the cheapest 5G phone being offered by any other smartphone company. The company has introduced its latest 5G handset Moto G 5G Plus. This is the company’s second offering after its 5G flagship device Motorola Edge+ and Edge. Moto G 5G comes with Snapdragon 765 SoC, dual selfie camera, quad rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery with 20W TurboPower charging. The company has released the phone in the European market.

Moto G 5G Plus pricing and availability

Moto G 5G Plus has been launched in the UK and Europe and soon it is going to be introduced in the other markets also including Saudi Arabia and UAE in the next few weeks. The device will be available in two different variants of 4GB RAM with 64GB of storage and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage model. The price of the 4GB version has been set at EUR 349 that translates to Rs 29,400 while the 6GB variant comes at EUR 399 that translates to Rs 33,700. The handset will be offered in a single Surfing Blue colour option.

Moto G 5G Plus specifications and features

The Moto G 5G Plus comes with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ LCD display with 1080×2520 pixels of resolution, 409ppi pixel density and 21:9 aspect ratio. The device is supported by a 90Hz refresh rate display with HDR10 support. It runs on Android 10 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 processor paired with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage option. The 5G phone comes with a dedicated microSD card slot to expand the memory up to 1TB.

On the camera front, Moto G 5G features a square-shaped quad rear camera module consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture. Further assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with 118-degrees of field of view and f/2.2 aperture, a tertiary 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture. For taking selfies there is a selfie camera setup that includes a primary 16-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2aperture. 

In terms of connectivity, there is a USB Type-C port, 5G SA/NSA, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth v5.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC among others. For sensors, there is an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, sensor hub, e-compass and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device boasts a 5,000mAh battery that comes with 20W TurboPower fast charging support.

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OnePlus Nord confirmed to launch on July 21, pre-bookings kicks off on July 15

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OnePlus Nord confirmed to launch on July 21, pre-bookings kicks off on July 15

On Monday OnePlus accidentally leaked the AR launch invite for its upcoming affordable smartphone in India which was taken down after it was noted down by some of the publishers.  But the company officially confirmed the launch of OnePlus Nord set for July 21. According to the company, the India pre-orders of the phone is going to open on July 15 via e-commerce website Amazon.

According to the company’s official website, OnePlus Nord is going to launch in India on July 21. The launch event is going to take place via the world’s first AR smartphone launch instead of an in-person launch event that is going to begin at 7:30 pm IST. For this, the interested ones can download the OnePlus Nord AR app via Google Play Store and App Store for the Android and iOS users respectively.

In a statement Paul Yu, Co-Founder of OnePlus said that “OnePlus Nord represents a new beginning for OnePlus, giving us an opportunity to share our technology with more people around the world. For this launch, we want everyone to sit back, relax, and experience our new phone for the first time right in the comfort of their living room. We feel that introducing Nord in a more personal and intimate way perfectly reflects our ambition to make the OnePlus experience more accessible to users,” 

As per the teasers, the pre-orders of the device will open on July 15 via Amazon.in. In order to pre-book the consumers need to pay an amount of Rs 499. For this pre-booking amount, the buyers will be getting a gift box containing limited-edition merchandise from OnePlus. According to the company, if the buyers complete their purchases by August 31, they are eligible to receive another gift box comprising OnePlus Bullets Wireless V1 headphones along with OnePlus Nord phone cover.

To recall in the first episode of its documentary New Beginnings the company’s CEO Pete Lau revealed that the device is going to come under $500 that translates to Rs 37,700 according to Indian currency. Therefore, suggesting that the device will be cost-effective than its latest OnePlus 8 series. He said, “OnePlus Nord will be our first product below $500 in recent years.” He further revealed that the device is going to come with a triple rear camera set up and a dual front camera set up. India and Europe will be the first market to receive the device.

Nord is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 756 SoC, a dual selfie camera that is speculated to be consisting of a 32-megapixel main sensor and an 8-megapixel sensor inside a hole-punch design 6.55-inch Super AMOLED display along with triple rear cameras. 

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Confirmed: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 will happen on August 5, Galaxy Note 20 series will launch

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Confirmed: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 will happen on August 5, Galaxy Note 20 series will launch

The South Korean smartphone company Samsung has officially confirmed a concrete date of its Galaxy Unpacked event. On August 5 we are going to see the significant product launches of the year at the upcoming Samsung’s event. This time the company will be unveiling its next iteration of Note and the foldable smartphone- Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy Note 20.

Usually, the company hosts its Galaxy Unpacked event physically but due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the company has chosen to go with a virtual event. The company as confirmed that the virtual Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for August 5 at 10:00 AM EST (i.e. 7.30 PM IST).

At the event the company is most likely to announce the four biggest launches of this year- Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Buds Live.

We have already seen the leaked renders of Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in a copper or Mystic Bronze colour option, Tab S7, Tab S7+ and Galaxy Watch 3 too. But we haven’t seen the speculated Z Fold 2. However, the company’s invite for the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 also suggests this time we are going to see the devices in a new copper colour that we already know but anyways we are still excited for the event.

To recall, the company mistakenly shared the latest renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra on its own website just below the Galaxy Note 8’s product image. Therefore, suggesting a new copper colour variant for its next flagship.

The renders have revealed that the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will have a camera set up similar to the S20 series which is speculated to include a 108-megapixel sensor along with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 13-megapixel periscopic style zoom lens supported by a laser autofocus module. The new bronze ring around each sensor and the all-new copper colour gives the smartphone a more elegant as well premium look. Speculations are being made that the S Pen stylus will be smaller than what we have seen with the last generation of Note. The Pen will come with a metal body.

Moreover, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 device is suggested to feature a 60Hz 1080p display and is going to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/Exynos 990 processor. Also, a 4,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging tech with a similar camera set up as of Galaxy S20 is said to be offered. While Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is rumoured to launch with a WQHD+ resolution display with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865/Exynos 990 processor and a 108-megapixel sensor.

Samsung is also rumoured to launch a 5G variant of Galaxy Z Flip at the same event. For this, the device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. Rumours also suggest that this time Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will be called Galaxy Z Fold and will be receiving a major design change for a more improved experience.

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July 8 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Vivo S1 smartphone

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July 8 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Vivo S1 smartphone

Today’s Amazon Quiz has gone live now and the e-commerce platform Amazon is giving you a chance to win Vivo S1 smartphone. It can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Millions of its customers are trying their luck by participating in the daily quiz to win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. All you need to do is log in to your Amazon app on your device and participate in today’s quiz.

Every day Amazon brings a fresh questionnaire that consists of five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. By submitting correct answers the contestants can win exciting prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones,  Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers, OnePlus 7T among others. One thing to note is that the quiz is not available for the desktop platform, you can only participate in the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon via mobile app. After giving all the correct answers to the question you will get shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The results will be announced at the end of the month. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to win Vivo S1 smartphone.

July 8 Amazon Quiz Answers:

Question 1: Which cricketer was recently declared the best Indian Test batsman in the last 50 years in a poll conducted by Wisden India?

The answer is- Rahul Dravid

Question 2: In the US, on July 2nd, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race was signed by which President?

The answer is- Lyndon B Johnson

Question 3: Which movie released in July 2019, is based on the mathematician Anand Kumar?

The answer is- Super 30

Question 4: Cary Joji Fukunaga is the director of the 25th installment in which film franchise?

The answer is- James Bond

Question 5: Name the Indian Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare who launched India’s first mobile I-Lab for COVID-19 testing?

The answer is- Dr Harsh Vardhan

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Samsung launched UV Sterilizer with the wireless charger to disinfect smartphones, earphones and more

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Samsung launched UV Sterilizer with the wireless charger to disinfect smartphones, earphones and more

Our smartphone is most exposed to infection-causing germs, bacteria and viruses as it travels with us everywhere. According to a report our devices are filthier than a toilet seat, therefore, causing skin infections and other diseases. And in the time of coronavirus people have also become more hygienic now. Keeping this in mind and to maintain hygiene Samsung has launched an innovative product in India. The South Korean brand has launched Samsung UV Sterilizer with Wireless Charging to quickly disinfect your smartphone, earbuds and glasses, in just 10 minutes. According to the company, the Sterilizer has been manufactured by the Samsung C&T which is a partner of the Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program (SMAPP). The device is now available via select online and retail stores.

Samsung’s UV Sanitizer

Samsung has launched its UV Sterilizer to keep all your gadgets clean. The Sterilizer allows you to disinfect your devices by killing the bacteria and germs in just 10 minutes. The device is touted to eliminate 99% of bacteria and germs, including E. Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans according to tests done by two independent test and certification institutes, Intertek and SGS. However, it is likely to kill the coronavirus actually in order to kill the virus, a high amount of UVC exposure is required that Samsung’s UV Sterilizer is now capable of. So the company also doesn’t advertise it to be a successful preventive against the coronavirus.

Samsung UV Sanitizer

Samsung’s UV Sterilizer is measured 196 x 96 x 33 mm which allows you to keep a large phablet inside to disinfect and there is enough space to keep earbuds and earphones inside it. The device also allows you to disinfect your sunglasses, keys and other accessories. The product can sterilize both the lower and the upper part of the device and is compact and small enough to be carried along with you in your bag. The UV Sterilizer is easy to use, with a single button that turns on4 or off the UV function. What’s more, the device automatically turns off after 10 minutes. According to the company if the product is not exposed to the UV light will not be disinfected. To ensure product performance is not compromised, it is not recommended to use the UV function for more than 10 minutes at a time. The green light indicates UV Sterilizer is turned on.

The UV Sterilizer comes with a built-in wireless charging feature so you can charge your Qi-enabled smartphone or earphones while the device is being cleaned. It has a maximum wireless charging output of 10 watts. Charging does not stop when the UV Sterilizer turns off.

At the moment it is available in Thailand with a price tag of TBH 1,560 that translates to Rs 3,743. The company is expected to announce the pricing of Samsung UV Sterilizer in the international markets in a few weeks.

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Panasonic launched a new range of home appliances including washing machines and TVs in India

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Panasonic launched a new range of home appliances including washing machines and TVs in India

The Japanese electronics brand, Panasonic, has expanded its product portfolio in India by launching an exclusive range of home appliances. All the products are available via e-commerce websites Amazon and Flipkart. The company has introduced a total number of 10 models of semi-automatic and top-load washing machines, frost-free refrigerators and LED Televisions. According to the company the range has been designed to extend complete comfort, convenience, cost efficiency and durability to consumers.  

Announcing the exclusive e-commerce range, Mr. Pankaj Rana, Business Chief – Sanyo and E-Commerce Business, Panasonic India said, “We are witnessing a pent-up demand for electronics with a mix of replacement buying and new buyers. Given the current scenario, consumers are looking at contactless purchases; driving adoption of e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. We had introduced our 40- inch LED TV on Amazon and Flipkart in June 2020 and the inventory was sold out within a week. Compared to pre-lockdown, we have witnessed an increased contribution to overall sales from e-commerce.”

In the coming months, Panasonic India will also be adding more models and categories such as microwave, vacuum cleaners, large size televisions and personal audio solutions as part of the exclusive range on Amazon and Flipkart.

Panasonic washing machines come with an individual wash program to tackle the most stubborn stains, resulting in a perfect wash. The Semi-Automatic Washing Machines feature a modern design and Active Foam system for effective stain removal. All the models are energy as well as water-efficient and have in-built eco-friendly solutions like Aqua Shower Rinse that saves water up to 28%. In this category, the company has introduced a total of four washing machines in which three models are Semi-Automatic and one Top Load. We have listed down the model numbers along with their capacity and pricing.

Panasonic washing machine with model number NA-W65E5ARB is semi-automatic and comes with a capacity of 6.5Kg at Rs 8,290. The Semi-automatic washing machine with model number NA-W70E5RRB possesses a capacity of 7.0KG and will be available at Rs 9,490 while the one with model number NA-W80E5HRB has a capacity of 8Kg and is priced at Rs 12,290. The Panasonic Top load washing machine with model number NA-F60LF1HRB(6.0Kg) has been launched at Rs 12,990.

While the Panasonic frost-free refrigerator models come equipped with frost-free refrigerator models to deliver optimum cooling and up to 49% power saving. Also, the AG Clean technology deactivates up to 99.9% of bacteria in the refrigerator to keep food fresh and boasts of 20% extra storage space with a 35L jumbo vegetable box. The company has launched five models. The model number NR-MBG31VSS3 (307 L) is priced at Rs 28,490, NR-MBG34VSS3 (336L) at Rs 30,490, NR-TBG27VSS3 (268 L) at Rs 23,490. Whereas the price of the NR-TBG31VSS3 (305L) has been set at Rs 27,490 and the NR-TBG34VSS3(335L) comes at Rs 29,490.

In addition to this, the company has also launched Panasonic LED Television that delivers good picture quality with vibrant colours realism, contrast, brightness and impressive cinematic sound. The device is powered by Google’s Android Platform offering smart features and Google-certified built-in assistance tools for superior TV viewing experience. Also, the LED TV supports Vivid Digital Pro for high-quality picture and viewing experience. The Panasonic LED Television 40 inch with model number TH-40HS450DX has been introduced at Rs 19,990.

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Ola collaborates with PhonePe to boost its digital payments experience

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Ola collaborates with PhonePe to boost its digital payments experience

With an aim to provide a seamless and superlative payment experience on the Ola app during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this India-based ride-hailing company has now collaborated with PhonePe, a digital payments platform in the country.  This collaboration will now enable Ola’s customers to pay for their ride using PhonePe. Mind you! This feature has currently rolled out on Android and will shortly be available on iOS too.

Asserting that this seismic change that will enable Ola to move a step closer to becoming a Digital India, Anand Subramanian, Spokesperson at Ola, said, “As we navigate through the pandemic, we have noticed a significant increase in the adoption of digital payment solutions. With commute being one of the largest spend categories for customers, we wanted to encourage this shift through value-added services to ensure them superlative as well as safe mobility experiences.”

According to Ola, This partnership will not only add to the convenience of the users by providing them with an array of options, but will also enable PhonePe to reach a wider audience.

Expressing excitement over PhonePe’s partnership with Ola, Ankit Gaur, Director, Business Development at PhonePe, added, “Facilitating safe contactless payments is of paramount importance during these tough times. This partnership will be a key enabler to drive India’s digital payment ecosystem.”

As the world is battling the COVID-19 pandemic, it becomes extremely important to cater to the growing need for contactless payment solutions during these extraordinary times. Ola claims that under this implementation, customers can use all of PhonePe’s payment instruments including the PhonePe wallet to make payments along with the UPI. The combined scale and capabilities of Ola and PhonePe will play a pivotal role in further fueling the adoption of digital payment solutions for the mobility industry.

As part of our introductory offer, Ola customers can avail up to Rs 200 in cashback on the first two rides if they pay the fare using PhonePe.

Meanwhile, Ola app has also joined RideSafeIndia initiative last month. As a part of this initiative, Ola has announced that all Ola Autos on the platform will be fitted with a protective partition screen between the driver-partner and passenger section as an additional layer of protection to ensure physical separation as the COVID-19 cases have increased tremendously in India.

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6 ways how Windows 10 May 2020 Update will help you save time

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6 ways how Windows 10 May 2020 Update will help you save time

In order to ensure that the users continue to have a reliable, productive experience with their Windows 10 devices, Microsoft has recently introduced the May 2020 Update. Those who wish to install the update, simply open the Windows Update settings by following the below-given path:

  • Go to Settings
  • Click on Update & Security
  • Tap on Windows Update
  • Select Check for updates
  • Once the update appears, you can select Download and install

Let us checkout 6 interesting features in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update that will help you save time:

Pairing Bluetooth device with Windows 10 PC now becomes easier

In the latest update to Windows 10, pairing your Bluetooth devices to the compatible Windows 10 PC has now become easier and faster. This means that the user can now take care of everything in notifications (instead of Settings) with fewer steps.

Enables passwordless sign-in on your Windows 10 PC

Windows 10

In order to access an improved security and a simple sign-in experience, the latest Windows 10 update makes it easier than ever to enable passwordless sign-in for the Microsoft accounts. All you need to do is:

  • Go to Settings
  • Click on Accounts
  • Tap on Sign-in options on your Windows 10 PC
  • Now select ‘On’ under ‘Require Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft accounts’

Mind you! Microsoft notified that this is hardware dependent.

Access new Cortana chat-based user interface

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The new Cortana chat-based experience is your updated personal productivity assistant where you can type or speak requests in natural language to save time finding what you need and stay on track. For the best experience, sign in with your work or school account and connect with people, check your schedule, add tasks, set reminders and more, an official blog post revealed.

Helps you block potentially unwanted apps

Windows 10 May 2020 Update

In order to provide you cleaner, faster, safer interface, Windows 10 update in May helps you block potentially unwanted apps. According to a blog post, “When you download apps it’s not always obvious what you’re getting. Some apps might display unexpected advertising, use your PC for cryptomining, or do other things you’d prefer they not do. These are potentially unwanted apps (PUA) and Windows 10 can help spot them, let you know we have concerns, and let you decide whether you really want that app or not.” A user simply need to follow the following path:

  • Go to Windows Security
  • Click on App & browser control
  • Tap on Reputation-based protection
  • Select ‘Potentially unwanted app blocking’

Allows you to name your desktops

windows 10 May 2020 update

According to a blog by Aaron Woodman, General Manager of Windows Marketing, “Now instead of “Desktop 1” or “Desktop 2” you can give your Virtual Desktops more descriptive, clever or amusing names. Using Virtual Desktop in Windows 10 allows you to expand your desktop beyond the physical limitations of the space, organize groups of related tasks, and easily switch between them.” This feature will help you tackle what and when you want things much easier.

Use Narrator news to save time

Narrator sounds have been revamped and are now more functional and responsive. There’s also a new command to summarize a webpage. The users will also hear some table reading improvements. Plus, Narrator will automatically start reading webpages and emails once they’re opened in Outlook and the Mail app.

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5 Apple iOS 14 features that pre-exist in Android

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5 Apple iOS 14 features that pre-exist in Android

During the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 (WWDC 2020), the Cupertino-based tech giant has lifted the curtains off its new iOS 14 along with iPadOS 14, MacOS Big Sur as well as updates to TVOS and WatchOS to provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services. While Apple iOS 14 claims to introduce a fresh look to the things you do most often, making them easier than ever; those who have been using Android devices could be feeling as if they have already used these features. Let’s check out what all is common between Apple iOS 14 and Android

Apple iOS 14 introduces Greener Ways to Explore and New Guides in Maps

Apple-Android-iOS 14 Map

While Apple iOS 14 has now introduced Greener Ways to Explore and New Guides in Maps. Maps makes it easier than ever to navigate and explore with new cycling directions, electric vehicle routing, and curated Guides. Guides are a great way to discover hot new restaurants, find popular attractions, and explore new recommendations from respected brands. However, Android-enabled Google Maps not only offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360-degree interactive panoramic views of streets (Street View), but also provides real-time traffic conditions and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bicycle and air (in beta) as well as public transportation. Moreover, it has features that enables you to discover your favourite restaurant, petrol pump, rest-rooms and much more.

Recently, Google Maps for Android users also started showcasing relevant alerts from local transit agencies a user looks up at public transit directions for a trip that is likely to be affected by COVID-19 restrictions.

Apple iOS 14 introduces option to Translate

Translate

With the announcement of iOS 14, Apple claimed that this operating system is designed to be the best and easiest app for translating conversations, offering quick and natural translation of voice and text among 11 different languages. Under this, translation is available for English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese and Arabic. Additionally, on-device mode enables users to experience the features of the app offline for private voice and text translation.

On the other hand, As of May 2020, Google Translate supports 109 languages at various levels. In addition, Google Translate Android app is now able to transcribe 8 foreign language speech that includes English, French, German, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Thai.

Google Translate Android App supports:

  • Written Words Translation: This is a function that translates written words or text to a foreign language.
  • Website Translation: This is a function that translates a whole webpage to selected languages.
  • Document Translation: This is function that translates a document uploaded by the users to selected languages. The documents should be in the form of: .doc, .docx, .odf, .pdf, .ppt, .pptx, .ps, .rtf, .txt.
  • Speech Translation: This is a function that immediately translates spoken language into the selected foreign language.
  • Mobile App Translation: In 2018, Google Translate has introduced its new feature called “Tap to Translate” that enabled instant translation accessible inside any app without exiting or switching it.
  • Image Translation: This function not only identifies text in a picture taken but also translates text on the screen instantly by images.
  • Handwritten Translation: This is function that translates language that are handwritten on the phone screen or drawn on a virtual keyboard without the support of a keyboard.

Apple iOS 14 introduces widget on homescreen

widget

The iOS 14 announcement has also mentioned that the Weather app and widget will now appear on the home screen in order to keep users updated on severe weather events and a new next-hour precipitation chart that shows minute-by-minute precipitation when rain is in the forecast.

On the other hand, widgets play a much wider role in Google’s Android as it not only tell about the weather and time but also shows other information without opening apps.

Apple iOS 14 introduces App Library

app library

The iOS 14 also introduces an App Library that functions by gathering all your apps inside folders to make it convenient for you to find the apps that you want without searching between screens. This is in line with Google App Drawer, which has long been a feature of Google Android that enables smartphone users to access app in the deceive besides the one that already exists on the home-screen.

Apple iOS 14 introduces Wind Down mode

wind-down-mode

Apple iOS 14 has also introduced Wind Down mode in order to help users prepare for bedtime by reducing potential distractions so users can ease themselves to sleep. Interestingly, this feature was unveiled at Google’s I/O developer conference in Silicon Valley in 2018. By enabling Wind Down mode, your Android-enabled devices will now fade to grey. The phone will still function but will become colourless so that you get set for the bedtime.

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Compare: Poco M2 Pro Vs Poco X2 Vs Redmi Note 9 Pro, what is the difference?

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Compare: Poco M2 Pro Vs Poco X2 Vs Redmi Note 9 Pro, what is the difference?

Today Xiaomi’s spun off launched Poco M2 Pro in India. The device comes with a hole-punch display and features a quad rear camera setup. Moreover, there is a 5,020mAh battery with 33 W fast charges that come inside the retail box.  With all these features the mobile is going to give tough competition to Poco X2 and Redmi Note 9 Pro in this segment. Read our comparison to understand the differences and help you decide, which amongst the three smartphones is a better buy.

Display

Poco M2 Pro: 6.67-inch full-HD+ display 

Poco X2: 6.67-inch full-HD+ RealityFlow 120Hz Display 

Redmi Note 9 Pro: 6.67-inch FHD+ DotDisplay 

Processor

Poco M2 Pro:  Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 

Poco X2:  Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G

Redmi Note 9 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor

Rear camera(s)

Poco M2 Pro: 48-megapixel primary sensor, a secondary 8-megapixel Ultra-Wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel macro lens and as well as a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

Poco X2: Quad camera with 64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP

Redmi Note 9 Pro: 48-megapixel primary sensor further supported by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 120 degrees of FOV, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor

Selfie camera

Poco M2 Pro: 16-megapixel

Poco X2:  Dual selfie camera setup with 20MP+2MP

Redmi Note 9 Pro:  a 16- megapixel camera

RAM and storage

Poco M2 Pro: 4GB of RAM with 64GB, 6GB RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage

Poco X2: 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage 

Redmi Note 9 Pro: 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB 

Battery

Poco M2 Pro: 5,020mAh battery

Poco X2: 4,500mAh battery 

Redmi Note 9 Pro: 5,020mAh battery

Operating system

Poco M2 Pro: MIUI 11 based on top of Android 10

Poco X2: Android 10 with MIUI 11

Redmi Note 9 Pro: MIUI 11 based on top of Android 10

Price

Poco M2 Pro: Rs 13,999

Poco X2: Rs 15,999 

Redmi Note 9 Pro: Rs 12,999 upwards

Our Take

When all the smartphones are compared, we think at this pricing Redmi is offering the best pricing with similar features to Poco M2 Pro. But if you are looking for a good gaming phone with cheaper pricing then we would suggest you go for Poco X2 as it is being offered with RealityFlow 120Hz Display. 

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Poco M2 Pro with Snapdragon 720G SoC launched in India: Price and tech specs revealed

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Poco M2 Pro with Snapdragon 720G SoC launched in India: Price and tech specs revealed

Xiaomi’s spin-off brand, Poco, today launched its second smartphone of 2020 in the market. Poco M2 Pro is now official. Even before the arrival of Poco X2, which launched months back, M2 has been part of the rumour mills. The company has introduced the phone via a pre-recorded online launch event that was live-streamed via the company’s official YouTube channel across its social media platforms. The device is powered by Snapdragon 720G SoC. In addition to this, there is a hole-punch design display and quad rear cameras. Let’s see what else does this smartphone has to offer. 

Poco M2 Pro pricing and availability details

Poco M2 Pro has been launched in India today. The device will be available in two variants of 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage at Rs 13,999, 6GB RAM with 64GB storage at Rs 14,999 whereas the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant price has been set at Rs 16,999.

The device will be available for purchase via e-commerce website Flipkart and is scheduled to go on sale in India on July 14 and at 12 noon onwards. The smartphone is offered in three colour options of Out of the Blue, Green and Greener, and Two Shades of Black. 

Poco M2 Pro specifications and features.

Poco M2 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor paired with 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage (as one of the options). The memory can be expanded by up to 512GB using a microSD card. The device runs on MIUI 11 based on top of Android 10. The mobile phone features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio offering 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution, which comes with a layer of triple Corning Gorilla glass 5 for safety.

Also, the company has integrated a 2×2 MIMO WiFi so that the user gets a better connection to the router, which means good gaming with low latency. The smartphone also has Z-shocker vibration haptics food better vibration feedback.

On the camera front, Poco M2 Pro sports a quad rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a secondary 8-megapixel Ultra-Wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel macro lens and as well as a 2-megapixel depth sensor. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

Poco M2 Pro boasts a 5,020mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. For connectivity there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, magnetometer, a proximity sensor and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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OnePlus Nord launch set for July 21 in India, teased by Amazon India website

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OnePlus Nord launch set for July 21 in India, teased by Amazon India website

Recently the Chinese premium smartphone company rolled out the teaser of its upcoming affordable smartphone OnePlus Nord. The device is confirmed to launch in India, UK and was up for a limited pre-order in the UK, and it is set to go on pre-order in India soon. In a new development, the company has listed the smartphone on Amazon India website and is set to launch in the country on July 21. The company will be launching the phone through a special AR presentation on the decided date according to the listing.

According to Amazon’s listing the OnePlus Nord is scheduled for a launch on July 21. The teaser page has revealed that the launch event will take off via augmented reality presentation. However, the AR launch invite has now been taken down, and instead, the company has put the first look of the upcoming smartphone which we have already shared with you in our detailed report. The teaser page briefly listed out the AR Launch Invite for the OnePlus Nord which said “made to be experienced 21st of July” along with a link that directed to the OnePlus event page which is right now not available. The AR event details now removed were first spotted by TechRadar and according to the publisher, the removal of the launch event listing suggests that the company might launch the OnePlus Nord soon in the country.

OnePlus Nord retail box

In another Instagram post, the company has shared the retail box of the soon to arrive device on the platform, the retail box is going to be black in colour instead of the red one which we have seen earlier. The black box is shown with cyan colour accents. Though it is strange to notice that the company is teasing the box’s sturdiness by presenting two persons standing on the opposite side of the box.

In an interview with Android Authority the OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has confirmed that the OnePlus Nord phone will not launch in the US as their mid-rangers have not been successful in North America. The company will be focusing on markets such as India as well as Europe. He revealed that “So if you look at our markets right now, like in India, we’re already doing really well and in Europe, we’re growing really quickly with the channel expansion we’re doing there, so it makes sense to focus on those markets where we know for sure that this product is going to be a success.” He further added “In the meantime, we’re planning a smaller beta program in the US. We also said before that future products in the Nord line will be coming to the US,” 

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Samsung launched two new offers for premium smartphones in India, Galaxy Assured and Galaxy Forever

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Samsung launched two new offers for premium smartphones in India, Galaxy Assured and Galaxy Forever

In a bid to attract more customers the South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has recently launched two new offers in India The company has introduced Galaxy Assured and Galaxy Forever which will be applicable on premium devices such as the new Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Note 10 Lite getting an assured buyback offer. While the Galaxy Forever will help them get the devices at half the cost of what is being offered by the company and the remaining amount can be paid next year from the date of purchase.

Describing the Samsung Galaxy Assured the users will be getting assured buyback offers on the purchase of Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra and Galaxy S10 Lite 512GB storage variant and Galaxy Note 10 Lite.  The customers purchasing these phones will be eligible to avail cashback of up to 70 percent of the original price of the device if it is being sold in exchange for a new device.

Whereas if the smartphone is sold within six months from the date of purchase then they can get a buyback of up to 60 percent of the original value of the smartphone. A buyback of up to 50 percent will be given when the phone is sold within nine months of the purchase and up to 40 percent after a year of purchase. For this, the company has collaborated with Servify to offer Device Lifecycle Management Services.

At the moment Samsung Galaxy S20 is available with an asking price of Rs 69,750 in India. Whereas the Galaxy S10 Lite 512GB storage variant comes at Rs 47,999 and 6GB RAM with 128GB of storage model of the Galaxy Note 10 starts at Rs 37,999.

While on the other hand, the Galaxy Forever offer allows the customers to purchase a new premium device at 60 percent of the original price. Whereas the remaining 40 percent of the value can be paid after a year or else they can return the device if somehow, they are not able to pay the balance or eyeing on a new device. In order to avail of this offer, the customers have to make the purchase of Galaxy S20 by means of EMI option only. For this offer, the company has collaborated with Servify and IDFC First Bank.

Both the Galaxy Assured and Galaxy Forever plans are now available on all the Samsung Exclusive Stores, official retail outlets as well as Samsung India online store. 

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July 7 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Samsonite Polycarbonate Suitcase 

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July 7 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Samsonite Polycarbonate Suitcase 

The e-commerce platform Amazon is back with another set of new questions today. Every day it brings a fresh Amazon Quiz for its customers that gives them an opportunity to win exciting prizes. You can play the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon every day on its mobile app platform. Today Amazon Quiz gives you a chance to win  Samsonite Polycarbonate Suitcase.

The winners will get a chance to win gadgets, mobile phones and even Amazon Pay balance and other prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones,  Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers, OnePlus 7T among others. Millions of people are participating in the quiz from different parts of the country to win such gift items.

The quiz is not available for the desktop platform you can only participate in the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon via mobile app only. The Amazon Quiz contains five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. After giving all the correct answers to the question you will get shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The results will be announced at the end of the month.

July 7 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: The birth anniversary of which Indian statistician is celebrated as The National Statistics Day on June 29?

The answer is- PC Mahalanobis

Question 2: Jim Carrey starred as Dr. Robotnik, the primary antagonist in which 2020 movie?

The answer is- Sonic the hedgehog

Question 3: Which country has extended the freeze on the issuance of ‘Green Cards’ for new immigrants till the end of the current Calendar Year?

The answer is- USA

Question 4: Recently which country experienced an earthquake of magnitude over 7, with the temblor hitting the southern state of Oaxaca?

The answer is- Mexico

Question 5: The Tri-Service contingent of the Indian Armed Forces took part in the World War II Victory Day Parade in which country on June 24?

The answer is- Russia

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COVID-19 crisis: Aarogya Setu app now uses Bluetooth proximity feature to assess Coronavirus risk

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COVID-19 crisis: Aarogya Setu app now uses Bluetooth proximity feature to assess Coronavirus risk

Aarogya Setu has now introduced a new feature that allows an app user to know of their Bluetooth contacts and enables them to assess their risk level for the COVID-19 pandemic. The Aarogya Setu app users need to update the application and click on ‘See Recent Contacts’ to get this information. This update as Aarogya Setu app now uses Bluetooth proximity has been released for Android OS, while the update for iOS phones will be released soon.

Mind you! Aarogya Setu uses contact tracing to record details of all the people you may have come in contact with, as you go about your normal activities. If any one of them, at a later point in time, tests positive for COVID-19, you are immediately informed and proactive medical intervention is arranged for you.

However, the update issued by Aarogya Setu app will enable the user to assess the COVID-19 risk by seeing recent contacts. Some Bluetooth contacts can be for short durations during travel, some can be when the users have Masks on without any physical contact. Therefore, it is always important to take necessary precautions and monitor the Coronavirus symptoms one is witnessing.

Moreover, a recent tweet by Aarogya Setu Twitter handle has revealed that in case any app user’s status has been assessed as Moderate Risk or High Risk meaning the screen is Yellow or Orange, Aarogya Setu will also let them know date, time and approximate location as well as duration of such Bluetooth contact with someone who has been declared as the COVID-19 positive patient.

On clicking Aarogya Setu app, one will find out number of people with whom the app users have been in Bluetooth proximity and inform them eventually. To assess the coronavirus status, it will ask the app users’ permission to upload the data. After this, an app user will get information like, “We have captured 1 Aarogya Setu user’s contacts with you (through Bluetooth proximity since you installed the app or the last 30 days). Out of these the status of 1 is Low risk or Healthy.”

Aarogya Setu started with an idea of automatic contact tracing. Proximity logging within an app addresses a key limitation of manual contact tracing: it is dependent on a person’s memory and is therefore limited to the contacts that a person is acquainted with and remembers having met.

For COVID-19 contact tracing, there were two options to go with: Bluetooth or GPS. However, Bluetooth was chosen because it is able to classify close contacts with a significantly lower false-positive rate than GPS. Given that GPS accuracy decreases in indoor environments, entire shopping malls or skyscrapers would be within the margin of error of a single GPS point. The Aarogya Setu app makers have created an app which they claim can:

  • Can help us in tracing the nearby contacts through Bluetooth.
  • Consumes low battery power.
  • Performs continuous.
  • Is compatible with both Android and iOS.

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Xiaomi’s super-fast 120W charger received 3C certification in China

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Xiaomi’s super-fast 120W charger received 3C certification in China

The previous speculations suggested that the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is working on the faster 100W charging technology. Now a new report has emerged on the web suggesting that Xiaomi is working on developing a 120W charger. According to the report the 120W charger has just received the 3C certification hence indicating that the device is ready to arrive in the market.

Last year the company introduced its 100W Super Charge Turbo fast-charging tech in the year 2019 that can charge a phone in just 17 minutes. But now according to a report by GizmoChina, the Xiaomi’s 120W charger has got the from the nation’s safety bureau called 3C (China Compulsory Certificate). The certification has revealed that the charger can achieve a voltage of 20 volts and a current of 6 amps. In addition to this, the company is also planning to bring the world’s first smartphone supporting 100W charging. The Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station last week revealed that the device is expected to launch soon.

Xiaomi’s 120W chargerAccording to the report, the 120W charger with model number MDY-12-ED got its certifications and has now been spotted today. It is suggested to be the same charger whose video was leaked last month on the web and is capable of operating at 5V 3A, 9V 3A, 11v 6A, 20V 4.8A and 20V 6A. Moreover, it is expected to come with charging pins on opposite sides of the USB port. While the power inputs revealed that the device is capable of charging multiple devices including laptops, and tablets other than just a smartphone.

Until now official information has been revealed by the company about its upcoming super-fast charger as well as the smartphone. But if it comes it can completely charge a 4000mAh battery in less than 15 minutes. However, it remains unclear that which upcoming Xiaomi smartphone will be equipped with the new fast charger or the company might ship the 120W charger separately just like Apple does. But we can expect the much-awaited Mi Mix 4 will be bundled with the powerful charger which is most likely to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 review: Good beats, great built

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Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 review: Good beats, great built

The Indian shores are flooded with a number of audio devices including true wireless earphones from many companies. The latest to join the bandwagon is Xiaomi who brought the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 to India, recently. These are from the premium range of audio products that the company offers. We spent some time with them to understand how well do they dance to our beats. Read on the rest of the review of Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 to know more.

Design

We recently reviewed the Redmi Earbuds S, which came at an incredible price in the budget segment. However, some design spaces were left in those that have been captured well by the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2. Let’s start with those. You do not get a pill-shaped charging box here; the charging box is designed in a rectangular shape with curved edged. In which you get the twin earplugs that at first do seem inspired by Apple Airpods, but once you pop them out, they are very different and have an identity of their own.

These are in no way flimsy or cheap. They are in the premium category of wireless earplugs and it shows. The handle on both the earplugs make up for good usage. One can easily place them in the ear and the way they are built they will fit well in all ear types. They nicely sit in the ear cavity and you do not get any scars in your ears as they are built of soft glossy plastic. The charging case is also rock solid and much better than its younger brother or its competition. The lid is sturdy and you do not find the materials used to be sub-standard. The charging case has a dedicated button for Bluetooth connectivity. A LED light on it shows you the connection or charging status.

Coming back to the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 both handles are feather touch-sensitive. Which mean you can receive or end calls, play music and even enable voice assistants. These work feather flawlessly across smartphones, PCs and MacBooks. But you cannot control the volume from these touch buttons, for that you would need to pop out the cell phone and do it manually. However, the music auto pauses as soon as you unplug the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 from any of the ears, as both the earplugs have in-ear detection sensors.mi tws 2

Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Performance

Coming over to the fun part, its sound and performance. Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 come with a 14.2mm audio drivers in each earplug. These make up for some really good resonance. The high and lows are good, however, we missed the bass in these. That could have been punchier. Call quality is really good and there is hardly any distortion or lag here. The other side on the voice call can also hear you properly since it has 2 microphones on each earplug on top and bottom (in total 4).

These come with environmental noise cancellation, which is a must if you work or stay in a noisy environment. So, when talking ambient noise is cancelled automatically and the listener can hear you well. Battery life on the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 is also good. The company claims you can extract up to 4 hours on the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in a single charge and combined with the charging case you can get 14 hours of battery life. Well, they are right, we got over 3 hours 45 minutes on a single charge and with the charging case, we got over 13 hours of battery life.

The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 work on Bluetooth V5.0 so our suggestion is to use them with compatible devices as the audio quality becomes much better. Same goes for gaming when paired with a BT V5.0 device. Even though these are not made for gaming, we did enjoy sessions of Call of Duty mobile with them. Users can access voice assistants with the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 as well. We tried them with Google assistant and it understood us correctly 9 out of 10 times. That is quite good.

Verdict

Overall, the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 is a neat piece of machinery. It impressed us at various levels including its build, call quality and very good resonance. The bass definitely could have been better, but some would like it at that level. At Rs 3,999 these are class-leading wireless audio earplugs you can buy. White might get dirty at times, so our suggestion is to keep a cloth handy to quickly wipe off any smudges that accumulate so that they do not stick to them.

Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pros

Good looks

Built quality

Long battery life

Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Cons

Just one colour

Bass could have been better

Apple iPhone 12 likely to be introduced without USB charger and EarPods

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Apple iPhone 12 likely to be introduced without USB charger and EarPods

Ahead of the much-anticipated iPhone 12 launch that is slated to take place later this year, tech giant Apple has now started sending surveys to the iPhone users in order to enquire how they have been using the USB charger that comes along with the device. The clear reason behind this movies still unknown. However, news is rife that the Cupertino-based tech company is planning to exclude the USB charger and EarPods in the box while rolling out Apple iPhone 12 later this year.

According to a 9To5Mac report: In the survey, users were questioned on what they did with their previous USB charger after bringing home the new handset. Apple is sending across this survey to those who recently bought a new iPhone.

The report further revealed that Apple clarified that its survey is about the USB power adapter and not related to the Lightning cable. The USB charger is used for charging using a wall outlet. You can plug the charger into an iPhone with a separate charging cable.

A Twitter user Thorzinho @bedabb revealed that he had bought an iPhone 11 this month and received the survey data Apple and he was intrigued by this question, “What did you do with the USB Power Adapter that came in the box with the iPhone 7 Plus that you replaced?” The USB Power Adapter is used for charging from a wall outlet, and you connect the adapter to an iPhone with a separate charging cable. He, then, was asked to select all that apply:

  • Gave it to a family member or friend
  • Recycled it
  • Lost or misplaced it
  • No longer working or not working well
  • Still using it at home
  • Still using it outside of my home (e.g., work, school, other location)
  • Still have it but not using

Meanwhile, Apple has taken an historic decision for the Mac. The tech giant during the WWDC20 has announced that it will transition the Mac to its world-class custom silicon from using Intel processors to deliver industry-leading performance and powerful new technologies. Developers can now get started updating their apps to take advantage of the advanced capabilities of Apple silicon in the Mac. This transition will also establish a common architecture across all Apple products, making it far easier for developers to write and optimize their apps for the entire ecosystem.

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The Web version of WhatsApp gets dark mode: Here is how to enable it on your desktop

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The Web version of WhatsApp gets dark mode: Here is how to enable it on your desktop

In March this year the popular messenger app WhatsApp rolled out the Dark Mode feature on both Android as well as iOS platforms globally. Soon after the launch the company was spotted testing the dark mode on the WhatsApp web and desktop. Now the Facebook-owned messaging app has rolled out the Dark Mode to the desktop and the online users too.

WhatsApp has brought the Dark Mode to its webs and desktop platform too and with the introduction of this new feature, it will completely change the look of the interface. In addition to this the company is also rolling out Animated Stickers, QR code features to its platform.

The new browser version and the desktop app will now be getting to change the colour theme of the platform from bright to a darker mode. The Dark Mode will minimize eye fatigue when used in low lighting conditions. From now on when you log in to the browser or desktop version of the messaging app you will see the homepage, settings, toolbars and everything changed to the new colour dark colour theme. So if you are already using it on your Android and iOS platform and then you must also try it out on your WhatsApp Web. Just follow the step below and you are good to go.

How to enable Dark Mode on the WhatsApp web and desktop version:

  • First, open your web browser and enter whatsapp.com
  • Now log in to your WhatsApp account using the QR Code. This can be done by tapping on the three vertical dots on the top corner of your screen and now tap on the WhatsApp Web and scan the QR code being shown on your desktop.
  • Once you are logged in, now tap on the three-dot icon at the right corner and select Settings 
  • Within the option choose Theme
  • Now you will be getting two options: dark and light themes. Select the ‘web dark’ and click OK to enable the theme on the platform.

Besides the Animated stickers and dark theme, WhatsApp has also rolled out QR code support to add WhatsApp contacts. Every WhatsApp user has a unique QR code with the release of this feature they can immediately add contacts on their device by scanning the QR code that will be available in the profile’s section. Apart from that, the users can now press and hold a participant’s video to view it in full screen. Also, the company is bringing a separate video call icon in group chats having eight or fewer members. In addition to this, the company is releasing support for ‘Status’ on its KaiOS version. The JioPhone and Nokia users will be able to put a status that will vanish after 24 hours.

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Facebook and CBSE come together to launch a curriculum on AR and digital safety for secondary school students

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Facebook and CBSE come together to launch a curriculum on AR and digital safety for secondary school students

Due to the ongoing pandemic crisis in India, the government recently ordered that all the schools and colleges and other educational institutions will remain closed as the coronavirus cases in the country are on a rise. In this case, CBSE has collaborated with social media giant Facebook to launch a certified curriculum on digital safety and online well-being and augmented reality for students and educators in the country. Both the social networking website and the government body have taken this initiative in order to develop the skill to safely browse the internet, make well-informed choices and think about their mental health.

CBSE stated, “To further their commitment towards digital inclusion and digital empowerment, CBSE and Facebook have partnered to launch curriculum and related training in Augmented Reality, Digital Safety & Online Well-Being and introduce Instagram Toolkit for Teens. This partnership is led by Facebook for Education, a global initiative by Facebook to build diverse learning communities and bring the world closer together.”

The Union Minister for Human Resources Development (HRD) Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal has announced that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) together with Facebook, has come forward to help the secondary students in India to develop skills on Digital Safety and Online Well-being and Augmented Reality(AR).

Ramesh Pokhriyal said in a statement, “I congratulate CBSE and Facebook on its partnership to introduce certified programs in Augmented Reality for teachers and Digital Safety and online-wellbeing for students. I encourage the teachers and students to apply for the programs commencing on July 6, 2020.”

Both the organisations have launched a comprehensive curriculum to prepare the students and educators for the upcoming and current emerging jobs covering the aspects of privacy, mental health and Instagram’s Guide for Building Healthy Digital Habits and is now available on the official website of CBSE. Besides this Facebook also aims at providing basic guidance to the students in creating new immersive skills via its Spark AR Studio software. The module will run in various stages. In the first stage, Facebook aims at providing training to 10,000 teachers who are then going to instruct 30,000 students in the second phase. It will be a three weeks training program that will be held in batches covering the aspects of Augmented Reality. For this, the company has partnered with the V.CO Digital Learning Platform based in Bengaluru.

The CBSE Chairman, Manoj Ahuja in its statement said Incorporating technology and digital safety into the school curriculum will ensure students are not only gaining knowledge to succeed in the digital economy but also learning and collaborating in a safe online environment,”

The AI curriculum is based on Intel’s outcome-oriented AI for the youth program and will be available for the students studying from VIII to X.

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Microsoft and PlayStation reportedly stop advertising on Facebook: Know why

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Microsoft and PlayStation reportedly stop advertising on Facebook: Know why

Showcasing solidarity with the #StopHateForProfit campaign, several organisations have already announced that they will pause all Facebook and Instagram advertising for the month of July. Now latest reports have revealed that Microsoft and PlayStation has also joined the bandwagon calling for Facebook to take stronger action to stop its platforms from being used to fan the flames of racism and hate.

According to a Bloomberg report, a person familiar with the matter requesting anonymity has revealed that Microsoft has temporarily halted global advertising spending on Facebook Inc. and Instagram citing the reason that its ads are placed next to inappropriate content.

The report further added that in 2019, Microsoft had pumped out around $116 million on advertising on Facebook becoming the Mark Zuckerberg-led company’s third-largest advertiser last year. In the month of May, Microsoft had started halting spending on its advertisement on Facebook and Instagram in the US only. However, now it has implemented this strategy across the globe, the report added.

Mind you! This boycott by Microsoft has come days after the tech giant had announced that all Mixer sites and apps will redirect users to Facebook Gaming. Transitioning the Mixer community is a key part of a broader effort that Xbox and Facebook Gaming are embarking on, bringing new experiences and opportunities to Facebook, where every month more than 700 million people play a game, watch a gaming video, or interact in a gaming Group.

Other than Microsoft, PlayStation has also joined the #StopHateForProfit campaign to stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram for the time being. As per a statement issued by PlayStation, “In support of the #StopHateForProfit campaign, we have globally suspended our Facebook and Instagram activity, including advertising and non-paid content, until the end of July. We stand for working (and playing) together for good.”

Meanwhile, Twitter has started labelling tweet for violating the Twitter Rules. It had also labelled Trump’s tweet for violating the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter had determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible. In the labelled tweet, Trump highlighted the protests and riots taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota after the death of George Floyd in police custody. Calling the protesters “thugs”, the US President tweeted, “Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!” When the hidden tweet was reposted later by the official White House Twitter account, Twitter had once again labelled the post.

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PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition gets listed on both Amazon and Flipkart

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PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition gets listed on both Amazon and Flipkart

Last month the Japanese electronics major announced the launch of its most anticipated gaming console for the year 2020. The company unveiled PlayStation 5 which is its latest iteration to its gaming console PS4. The company has launched two new variants of the gaming console PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. Without any further delay, PlayStation 5 has now been listed on Amazon and Flipkart in India.  The listing displays both the variants of the console that are scheduled to arrive in India later this year.

PlayStation 5 teaser page is now live on India’s leading e-commerce website Amazon as well as Flipkart. According to the listing both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5, Digital Edition variants will be available in India. The company has not revealed a concrete date for the India launch but the teaser mentions Late 2020 means it is coming in late November. Both the e-retailers share the same information which also says that along with the gaming consoles four accessories will also be available for purchase in the country. Along with this Pulse 3D Wireless Headset, a Media Remote, a DualSense Charging Station, and an HD Camera are also coming to India.

Apart from that the teaser page also includes the DualSense Wireless Controller which was introduced a few months back by Sony. In addition to this, the listing also shows a bunch of games that are coming to the PlayStation 5 which includes Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Demon’s Souls, Gran Turismo Simulation Mode – GT 7, Sackboy, Returnal, Destruction All-Stars and Astro’s Playroom along with games from third-party publishers and developers.

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 includes two-toned console options, one a standard model with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive and a digital model without disc.

To boost the gaming experience there will be a set of new accessories that will also be available in India. A Pulse 3D wireless headset will include a 3D audio support and dual noise-canceling microphones, while the HD Camera equips 1080p lenses for gamers to broadcast themselves along with their epic gameplay moments. Moreover, a Media Remote with a built-in microphone to navigate movies and streaming services with ease and a DualSense Charging Station capable of charging two DualSense Wireless Controllers.

At the time of the launch, the company said, “The PS5 gameplay experience will be the same, so the choice is all yours. While there are some slight differences in the look of each model, for the overall design, we wanted to deliver a console that’s bold, stunning, and unlike any previous generation of PlayStation,”

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PUBG MOBILE Update 0.19.0 now introduces new Nordic-style Livik map and much more

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PUBG MOBILE Update 0.19.0 now introduces new Nordic-style Livik map and much more

In order to provide everyone a better gaming experience, PUBG MOBILE has now announced that it will be introducing Update 0.19.0 starting from July 7th. Under this PUBG MOBILE Update 0.19.0, the users can now access the newly-launched Livik map. This Nordic-style map measures 2km × 2km, with 52 players and 15 minute match times, making for a faster and more exciting experience. As per Tencent Games, “Livik map is still in its BETA stage, and we will continue to adjust and improve it for the best visual and gaming experience.”

According to this popular gaming official blog, “The server will not be taken offline for this PUBG MOBILE Update 0.19.0. This update requires approximately 1.84 GB of storage space on Android devices and 2.13 GB of storage space on iOS devices. Players on different versions are unable to invite one another, so please update as soon as possible.”

If a player access the Update 0.19.0 in between July 7th – July 13th, they’ll be getting access to:

  • 2,888 BP
  • AG ×100
  • Nightmare Helmet (3D)

In an official blog post on PUBG MOBILE Update 0.19.0, it was revealed that when the event starts, Experimental Trial Weapon Crates containing a special weapon will appear on Livik. Special weapons look similar to normal weapons, but there are differences in the names, icons, etc. Finishes can be used normally on both types. Moreover, Experimental Trial Weapons have slightly better stats than normal weapons. You can view your firing and hit stats with your Experimental Trial Weapon after leaving combat.

Besides the new Livik map, PUBG MOBILE Update 0.19.0 users can spark the flame-themed gameplay which will be available on Erangel and Miramar maps in Classic Mode. Players have a chance to enter this mode after selecting these Erangel and Miramar maps.

Additionally, PUBG MOBILE Update 0.19.0 also states that the Ancient Secret themed mode is coming soon. It could be applied on Erangel and Miramar when activated. Players can choose whether to participate via settings on the Mode Selection screen.

Moreover, PUBG MOBILE Update 0.19.0 notified that a season warm-up event will be available for a limited time at the end of Season 13. After joining the event, players will battle in 4-player teams in Classic Mode (unranked) and can complete missions to earn a small amount of Season 14 ranking points that will be converted into Season 14 season rating points after the update of Season 14

After the PUBG MOBILE Update 0.19.0, Payload and RageGear Modes will only be available during the weekend, and Bluehole Mode will no longer be available.

It was also revealed that with the Update 0.19.0, the New Arena Gameplay – Team Gun Game will be available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting July 31st. Here, the game makers stated that “The starting weapons are the same, but can be upgraded by defeating opponents. The winner is the first team to use the final weapon, the Pan, to defeat the opponents(or the team with the highest score when time runs out).”

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