Apple reportedly to strike $100-million deal to acquire NextVR

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Apple reportedly to strike $100-million deal to acquire NextVR

Apple hardware and software have always been designed together for the best experience possible. The iPadOS, iOS 13, and ARKit 3 took advantage of the powerful hardware in iPhone and iPad to bring the virtual world seamlessly into the real world. Now, a 9to5Mac report has revealed that Apple is planning to strike a $100-million deal to acquire Orange County-based VR firm NextVR.

Launched in 2009, NextVR has world-class partnerships with leaders in sports and entertainment, including the NBA, WWE, FOX Sports, Live Nation, and the International Champions Cup. The company also provides VR experiences for watching live events through VR headsets from Oculus Rift and Quest, HTC Vive and VIVE Pro, PlayStation, Microsoft, Google amongst many others.

Hoever, there is no official announcement made by Apple about the acquisition of NextVR, the 9to5Mac report informed that a shell company created this year that’s believed to be Apple is hiring most of the engineers from NextVR. It further added that the two companies have started telling employees who will likely need to relocate from the San Diego area to the Cupertino area.

Since long, news is rife that Apple is working on a headset capable of running both AR and VR technology. As per the rumour mills, the plans so far call for an 8K display for each eye that would be untethered from a computer or smartphone. Back in 2018, a CNet report had revealed that the project, which had been codenamed T288, is still in its early stages but is slated for release in 2020. However, the current rumours hints that an AR/VR headset could be released as early as 2021.

Recently, Apple has acquired DarkSky app that is known for its radar maps and accuracy of its weather predictions. It is likely that the tech giant will use Dark Sky’s know how to come up with its own Weather app.

“Our goal has always been to provide the world with the best weather information possible, to help as many people as we can stay dry and safe, and to do so in a way that respects your privacy. There is no better place to accomplish these goals than at Apple. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to reach far more people, with far more impact, than we ever could alone,” the Dark Sky team wrote in a blog post.

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Vivo Y50 with 5, 000mAh battery launched: Price details and tech specs

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Vivo Y50 with 5, 000mAh battery launched: Price details and tech specs

The Chinese smartphone company Vivo quietly launched a new smartphone in the market. The company has unveiled Vivo Y50 smartphone in the Cambodian market and it has also started taking pre-booking for the handset. As per Vivo’s Social media account Facebook, the pre-bookings are going to run till April 11. The key highlights of the device include a full HD screen, 5000mAh battery, and a super wide-angle quad camera. The Facebook post also highlights the pricing of the smartphone however it is not yet confirmed by the company if the device will reach other markets including India.

Vivo Y50 Pricing and design

Vivo Y50 has been listed on the company’s Cambodian Facebook page, however, it is yet to be listed on the company’s official website. The pre-bookings of the device has also been opened and will continue till April 11. The smartphone will be available at  $249 that translates to Rs 18,950 as per Indian currency. The company has launched the phone in two colour options Starry Black and Iris Blue.

Vivo Y50

In terms of design, it sports a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor to unlock the device. While there are quad rear cameras placed inside a rectangular shaped camera module. It comes equipped with a punch-hole display on the front. 

Vivo Y50 specifications

As per the Facebook renders Vivo Y50 features a 6.53-inch full HD+ hole-punch design display. The smartphone will be offered in a single 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal memory.  At the moment, the company has not shared the full specification details of the new device but thanks to a tipster who has shared a few more details of the device along with extra renders of the handset via his Twitter account. According to him, there will be a full HD+ display with 1080 x 2340 pixels of resolution. It is going to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 processor paired with 8GB of RAM along with 128GB of storage.

Moreover, the handset will come with a quad rear camera that includes a 13-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with 120 degrees of field view. Further supported by a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portraits and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The details about the front camera are not clear but looking at the images the punch hole on the display will house a single selfie camera. 

As per Vivo, the new device will boast a 5,000mAh battery. The industry revealed that the battery will be supported by an 18W fast charging. 

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April 7 Amazon Quiz Answers: Participate to win Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers

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April 7 Amazon Quiz Answers: Participate to win Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers

Amazon Quiz is getting more popular these days as more people have started participating in the quiz in the hope to win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. The e-commerce platform brings Amazon Quiz on its mobile platform every day. The quiz can be played every day from 8 AM which runs till 12 noon. Today you can stand a chance to win Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers.

The Amazon Quiz has gone live on its platform. Every day it brings a new questionnaire to which the participants have to answer them correctly.  It consists of a total of five questions to which you have to answer correctly to enter the lucky draw. All the questions are based on general knowledge and current affairs. Amazon will announce the result of the quiz at the end of the month. Only app users are eligible to participate in the Quiz. To help our readers to clear the Amazon Quiz successfully, every day we update all the Amazon Quiz questions with their correct answers on our website. You can increase your chances of winning prizes by daily participating from 8 AM to 12 noon. We have already updated all the answers of today’s quiz below.

April 7 Amazon Quiz Answers:

Question 1: What term did PM Narendra Modi use to urge people of India to stay indoors amid the COVID-19 situation on March 22nd?

The Answer is- Janata Curfew

Question 2: Which city is scheduled to be the host of the 2024 Summer Olympics?

The Answer is- Paris

Question 3: SDMC is a disaster management agency of which of the following organisations?

The Answer is- SAARC

Question 4: More than 900 scripts of which famous lokanatya from Karnataka were digitized and made public recently?

The Answer is- Yakshagana

Question 5: ‘Friends, Voters, Countrymen’, ‘The Dream of Rome’, ‘The Churchill Factor’ are books by the Prime Minister of which country?

The Answer is- UK

How to Participate in the Amazon Daily Quiz

  • Firstly download the Amazon app from Google Play Store.
  • Now fill in the required information through the Sign Up option.
  • You need to log in to the Amazon app and scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner. 
  • Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and tap on the Start button to start the Quiz.
  • Now you will get 5 questions and you need to answer them correctly. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
  • After answering all the questions correctly you are now eligible for a Lucky Draw.
  • The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.

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Top 10 headphones with amazing audio experience under Rs 5,000 category

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Top 10 headphones with amazing audio experience under Rs 5,000 category

If you are an avid music lover or a work out freak, here are some amazing audio gadgets to give you an exceptional experience. Check it out:

Jabra Elite 25e

Jabra Elite 25e

The Jabra Elite 25e comes with an unrivalled 18 hours of battery time along with wind-protected microphone and weather-resistant durability. It features a voice button that instantly connects you to Siri or Google Now so that you get the information you need. With 10 mm speakers engineered for immersive audio, the Jabra Elite 25e delivers full-spectrum music quality.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless

OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2

With their seashell-inspired stainless steel design, OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 comes with Qualcomm cVc noise cancellation technology. Moreover, Google Assistant is just a single button press away to provide you with the latest weather updates, news, reminders, and more. The Bullets Wireless 2 are compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, Mac and others.

Sony MDR-XB50S wireless earphones

Sony MDR-XB50AP

Sony MDR-XB50S wireless earphones features EXTRA BASS to enhance low frequencies in order to make music sound more powerful. The Bluetooth connectivity lets you listen for up to 8.5 hours without wires getting in your way. With the durable IPX4 design, you can even enjoy the music when you run in light rain. It comes with 8.5 hours of battery life and is available in red, black and blue colours.

Blaupunkt BH21

Blaupunkt BH21

With Build-in 40mm large-aperture driver and Bluetooth 5.0 technology, this ergonomically designed over the ear headphone creates good seal around your ears and hence offering better Noise isolation. The built-in mic and controls answer calls, change the volume and pause the music. It also comes with dual pairing feature that connects two mobile phones at the same time and double the entertainment. These headphones are loaded with the latest Bluetooth Version 5 to give you better connectivity, faster pairing and more efficient power usage.

Sennheiser HD 400s Wired Headset

Sennheiser HD 450BT and HD 350BT  Bluetooth headphones launched in India 

The HD 400S features a one-button smart remote to enable you to control music and take calls with ease. It comes with HD 400S around-ear headphones and RCS 400 detachable single-sided cable with 1-button remote and 3.5 mm angled plug.

Skullcandy Grind Bluetooth Headset

The Skullcandy Grind is lightweight and comfortable to wear. However what lacks is that it does not fold up and comes without a carrying case. While there is a microphone that is built into the right earcup, it also features volume controls and a pause/play button to help you answers and disconnect calls. It has a battery life of 12 hours.

HONOR Sport PRO Headset

HONOR Sport PRO features a built-in USB Type-C that supports HUAWEI HiPair technology for instant pairing. It can be reverse-charged by a PC, tablet or smartphone. A high-efficiency 3C lithium battery and low-power Bluetooth chip bring up to 18 hours of continuous listening, whether you’re at home, at the gym, or on the go. An IPX5 rating means splashes and sweat won’t keep you away from your work out. You can even control your sound while multitasking with the minimal three-button control panel.

Sennheiser CX 150BT

Sennheiser CX 150BT

German audio brand Sennheiser’s CX 150BT earphone features Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for fast and reliable performance. It comes with 10-hour battery life and portable design. The operation is made simple via a three-button remote, while general information such as the user manual or the quick guide are provided by the Sennheiser Smart Control App. Moreover, the 10-hour battery life and fast USB-C charging makes the CX 150BT the ideal workout companion.

Blaupunkt BTW01

Blaupunkt BTW01 truly wireless earpods

These earbuds come with a Realtek high-quality chipset along with HD Surround Sound. At just 5.5grams each, Blaupunkt claims that these earbuds are probably the lightest you can find. It comes with an IPX5 rating so that not even a steady downpour will stop you from taking your daily jog. They come with their own tiny portable charging case. In a short 1.5 hours, this charging case will bring them back to full charge, the audio maker claims.

Jabra Move Style Edition

The Move Style Edition is designed to keep up with your day no matter how demanding. One can enjoy up to 14 hours battery life on a single charge and up to 12 days of standby time. An ultra-light, comfortable headband means you can wear the Move Style Edition all day long. It is available in Titanium Black, Gold Beige and Navy colours.

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COVID-19: Google Maps to show the locations of the public food shelters and public night shelters in India

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COVID-19: Google Maps to show the locations of the public food shelters and public night shelters in India

A new initiative has been taken by Google Maps together with the government’s citizen engagement platform MyGov to provide information related to public food shelters and public night shelters across 30 cities in India. The company has been working with the government to provide the location of the relief centers to find essential services during the lockdown situation in the country. 

Google in its statement said, “To date, across 30 cities, people can now find these locations on Google Maps, Search and Google Assistant. Users can search for ‘Food shelters in ‘ or ‘Night shelters in ‘ in any of these Google products. The service will also be made available in Hindi soon”

MyGovIndia shared the important piece of information with the public through its official Twitter handle. The Tweet read, “Public Food Shelters and Public Night Shelters can now be found on Google Maps, for 31 cities (more Shelters, Cities being added). Search on Google or Google Maps for “Food Shelter Near Me” or “Night Shelter Near Me” to find the closest shelter.”

In a country like India, those who need the services don’t possess a smartphone so Google will also provide the information to the Jio Phone users with the help of Google Assistant. However, it could have reached the other telecom operators running in the country such as Vodafone Idea and Airtel which could prove to be more beneficial to non-Jio users also. The company is also working to expand the experience to the people in other Indian languages. The search giant has also promised to add additional shelter details on its platform such as Google Maps, Google search as well as Google Assistant in more Indian cities. 

According to Google India Senior Programme Manager, Anal Ghosh “Highlighting the locations of food and night shelters on Google Maps is a step to make this information easily available to the users in need, and ensure they can avail the food and shelter services being provided by the government authorities,”. He further added, “With the help of volunteers, NGOs, and traffic authorities, we hope to convey this important information to the affected people, many of whom may not have access to a smartphone or mobile device during this time.”

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Vivo V19 global variant launched with dual punch-hole selfie camera and Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor

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Vivo V19 global variant launched with dual punch-hole selfie camera and Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor

The Chinese smartphone company Vivo has officially launched its new smartphone in the market. The company today unveiled the Vivo V19 global variant. Earlier the device was supposed to get launched on March 26 in India but somehow the launch was delayed due to lockdown imposed in the country amid the coronavirus crisis. However, the company has not yet detailed the next launch date for the smartphone but is likely to release it in India after the lockdown lifts on April 14. The device runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor and a dual selfie camera. The device is an upgraded variant to one which was launched in the Indonesian market last month.

Vivo V19 global variant has finally been unveiled It will be available in two colour options  Gleam Black and Sleek Silver. The company has now listed the phone on its official website. The company said that the details may vary by region. Please visit the local official website for more information. The smartphone is yet to launch in India and according to the company, it will soon reveal the details about the smartphone. The company in a tweet said, “In such a grave situation, we have postponed all our launches till the situation improves. Please stay connected with us.”

Vivo V19 specifications and features

Vivo V19 runs on Funtouch OS 10 skinned on top of   Android 10 OS. The device features a 6.44-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display offering 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. Additionally, the display comes with a low brightness anti-flicker technology to reduce eye strain. The screen sports an in-display fingerprint sensor to unlock the handset. Moreover, under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB and 256GB of expandable memory. 

In terms of photos and videos, the smartphone comes with a quad rear camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera with f/1.79 aperture. The camera system is further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultrawide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portraits and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4.While on the front there is a dual hole-punch selfie camera that includes a 32-megapixel main selfie camera with f/2.08 aperture and an ultrawide 8-megapixel lens with f/2.28 aperture.  The camera set up also features modes such as super night selfie, art portrait mode and super macro mode.

On the connectivity front, the Vivo V19 includes  USB Type-C charging port, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth version 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi as well as GPS support. The sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope and e-compass. The handset boasts a  4,500mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The company claims it can be charged up to 54 percent in 30 minutes.

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Skype introduces the Meet Now feature to take on Zoom and Houseparty, it now allows group conversation without sign ups

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Skype introduces the Meet Now feature to take on Zoom and Houseparty, it now allows group conversation without sign ups

Microsoft’s video conferencing app Skype has now added a Meet Now feature on its platform. It is the easiest way to stay connected with your friends and family and also allows video conferences. The video and voice call to the other Skype users are free. At the moment when everyone is working from home and has to stay at home due to the lockdown situation, this app can also save a huge amount of money on phone bills. The new features on the platform allow the users to host a group conversation without having to download the app or sign-ups. 

Skype has introduced a new feature called Meet Now that lets you invite Skype as well as non-Skype contacts for a video call. The meeting can be commenced by generating a unique link and sharing it with others to kick off a video or an audio call. The company has introduced this feature to take on its rival Zoom and Houseparty that have gained a lot of popularity amidst the coronavirus crisis.  

Meet Now is a  free conference call service that allows Skype users as well as non-users to begin a group video call easily which doesn’t require any signup or download. You can generate a free unique link with just one click and share it with the contacts who you want to join a group conversation from anywhere around the world. The shared link will allow the other person to join the meeting even if they have not installed the app on their device. The link will open the Skype web client. Currently supported on Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. According to the company the meetings have no expiration date so you can create your meetings ahead and join anytime. It can also hold your call recordings for up to 30 days and shared media for even longer periods. 

Besides this, it also offers some essential features. During the conversations Skype allows you to record a call and save it for later review as well as note-taking for up to 30 days. Before the call begins it blurs the background. You can also share presentations, work materials or designs in your conference call. Collaborate and review your work in the chat.

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Microsoft Surface Book 3 to house Intel Core i5-1035G1 Processor

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Microsoft Surface Book 3 to house Intel Core i5-1035G1 Processor

While Microsoft reveals no information regarding its third-generation Surface Book that is likely to be introduced later this year, NotebookCheck has now reported that a listing on UserBenchmark.com has revealed that the Surface Book 3 will come fitted with an Intel Core i5.

The benchmark listing has hinted that the i5 version of the Surface Book 3 will run on the 10th Gen Intel chips Intel Core i5-1035G1 along with 8GB of RAM and a storage capacity of 256GB of SSD. In addition to this, Microsoft will also lift curtains off many other device from Surface Book series having a RAM capacity up till 8 GB.

Another leak spotted on 3Dmark database was tweeted by tipster Rogame, wherein he said, “I found a weird hardware combination. An all AMD laptop with Ryzen 5 4500U & what appears to be an RX 5300M. GPU vendor is Advanced Micro Devices for both iGPU & dGPU so it’s an AMD test laptop. Add to that the new Microsoft Laptop with 4500U. I think this is Surface Book 3”

A Forbes report has shared tipster Rogame also spotted on 3Dmark database that the device has been labelled ‘OEMTI OEMTI Product’. According to the report, “this naming convention has been used by Microsoft for it Surface hardware under testing.”

Recently, Intel moved beyond the 5GHz barrier for laptops with the launch of the 10th Gen Intel Core H-series mobile processors that deliver faster performance with up to 5.3 GHz3 Turbo, eight cores, 16 threads and 16MB of Intel Smart Cache. In order to deliver the best PC gaming experience, Intel is pushing the frequency envelope to achieve lower latency as well as to provide the best PC gaming experience on a laptop.

On comparing 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10980HK processor with a three-year-old system, we find out that the i9-10980HK delivers up to 54% more frames per second in gaming for even better playability across top titles. It gives up to 44% better overall performance for faster, more responsive productivity users can feel and nearly two times faster 4K video rendering and export making it faster and easier to create and share.

The 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H processor with up to 5.0 GHz3 Turbo is purpose-built for enthusiast gamers and creators demanding optimized performance.

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Samsung Galaxy A21s to be powered by Exynos 850 octa-core processor, spotted on Geekbench

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Samsung Galaxy A21s to be powered by Exynos 850 octa-core processor, spotted on Geekbench

With the onset of 2020, we came across several leaks, rumours and reports related to the  Samsung Galaxy A21s. Now again a new leak has surfaced on the web related to the device’s specifications. Recently the device was spotted on Geekbench over that a leakster has also some images of the Samsung Galaxy A21 has been share giving us the glimpse of Samsung’s upcoming smartphone.

Starting with the specifications first, Samsung Galaxy A21s was spotted on Geekbench prior to its launch in the market. The device has now appeared with the model number SM-A217F on the benchmarking platform. It was found to be powered by the Exynos 850 octa-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM that is going to run on One UI 2.0 skinned on top of Android 10 OS. Previously it was suggested to feature a quad rear camera setup that includes a 2megapixel macro lens for macro photography. 

According to a report by 91Mobiles the smartphone’s vanilla variant was also found on Geekbench. The company is yet to release the smartphone in the market but might have delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The previous listing revealed that it is going to draw its power from a MediaTek Helio P35 processor paired with 3GB RAM with 64GB of storage and Android 10 OS. In terms of design, both Galaxy A21 and Galaxy A21s will be featuring the same design that could include a punch-hole display and quad cameras.

Very recently Samsung Galaxy A21 renders have now also been leaked on the web by Evan Blass. The smartphone has now been brought to the light from all the angles. On the front, it is going to sport a hole-punch display. The cut out has been placed on the top left corner of the screen with a noticeable chin at the bottom along with slim bezels. On the right edge, you will notice a volume and a power button. On the back, a quad-camera set up has been placed vertically on the top left corner. The lash light has been stacked just beside the camera module. The fingerprint sensor can also be seen at the top centre of the back panel. The 3.5mm audio jack and a SIM tray slot are also quite evident. The black colour variant of the device renders has been leaked but the company might make the device available in a few more colours which will be revealed at the time of launch.

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Quick tips: Know how to disable Microsoft Teams from launching automatically

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Quick tips: Know how to disable Microsoft Teams from launching automatically

With the start of remote work and distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce and students are relying on Microsoft Teams that acts as a great communication utility for users across all platforms. However, what annoys a user is that Microsoft Teams launches itself on its own even after you’ve finished the task and closed the app.

At times, this issue of Microsoft Teams popping up on its own can be witnessed when a user is trying to enter login details to open some other website on a different browser.

Besides this, there are subscribers of Office 365 who get access to Microsoft Teams by default along with installation of Microsoft Office. So every time they boot the laptop, Microsoft Teams will start popping up on the screens. Worry not! You can disable the repeated starting-up of the Team with simple steps without the need to enter login details on Microsoft Teams.

All you need to do is locate the purple Microsoft Teams icon in your notification area right at the bottom of your system. Then, right click on it. You could now see Settings. Click on Settings. You will get two options. Select Do Not Auto-Start Teams. Now, right-click the icon again and select Quit. This will stop Microsoft Teams from popping up again until you opt to open it yourself.

However, if you are unable to see the icon on Windows 10, you can enable it by following the below given path:

Go to Settings > Click on Apps > Select Startup.

If you are running short of time, you may find this screen even in lesser time by opening your Start menu and typing ‘Startup’ in the search box. Now, click on the ‘Startup Apps’ that will open up lists of apps on this panel. Find ‘Microsoft Teams’ and right click the button to turn it ‘Off’.

Apart from this, there is startup program options on Windows in its Task Manager which will also help you in stopping Microsoft Teams from popping up again and again. Go to Task Manager > Now select ‘Startup’ > Find out ‘Microsoft Teams’ in the list > Now select ‘Disable’ tab. Mind you! There is also a shortcut to open Task Manager by simply pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc.

Do let us know what you’ve done to deal with the problem of repeated popping up of Microsoft Teams in the comment section below.

Infinix Note 7 and Note 7 Lite launched with quad cameras and a large battery: Details

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Infinix Note 7 and Note 7 Lite launched with quad cameras and a large battery: Details

The Transsion Holdings group has announced the launch of two new smartphones in the market. The company has unveiled two devices from its Note series namely  Infinix Note 7 and Infinix Note 7 Lite. The company has also listed the device on its official website however there is no word from the company on the part of pricing. Initially, both phones will be available in the Kenyan market. The key highlights of the devices include a quad rear camera set up, A punch-hole display and a long-lasting battery life.

Infinix Note 7 specifications

Infinix Note 7 features a 6.95-inch HD+ IPS LCD Infinity-O display offering 720 x 1,640 pixels of resolution with a 20.5:9 aspect ratio along with a hole punch to house a selfie camera. Under the hood, there is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G70 processor, which is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage which can be expanded using a microSD card. It runs on XOS 6.0 UI baked on top of Android 10 OS. Moreover, it houses a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 5,000mAh battery supported by an 18W fast charger. 

Infinix Note 7

Moving on to the camera, the Infinix Note 7 sports a quad rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera with f/1.79 aperture, a 2megapixel macro camera, a 2megapixel depth sensor, and a low-light video camera. While on the front there is a 16megapixel selfie snapper on the display at the top left corner.

Infinix Note 7 Lite specifications

The Infinix Note 7 Lite comes with a smaller 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD Infinity-O display offering 720 x 1,640 pixels of resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90.5 per cent screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. It runs on XOS 6.0 UI based on top of Android 10 OS. Similar to Note 7 this device also houses a large 5,000mAh battery supported by 10W of charging. The company claims that the battery would last up to 4 days on a single charge. 

In terms of camera capabilities, the device features a quad-camera set up just like its older sibling. The selfie camera is just the same as the one on Note 7.

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April 6 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the questions to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance

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April 6 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the questions to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance

Amazon Quiz for April 6 has gone live. The interested people can participate in the quiz every day to win exciting prizes being offered by the company. The company put up 5 general questions to which you have to answer correctly. You can submit your answers by choosing from the options given. Today you have a chance to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance.

Every day the e-commerce platform brings a new set of questionnaires which consists of five easy questions based on current affairs and general knowledge. The Amazon Quiz can be played from 8 AM to 12 noon. You have to answer all the questions correctly to enter into a lucky draw. The results of today’s quiz will be announced on April 30. Only one person will be declared a winner. If you don’t know the answers do follow Gadget Bridge because here we update all the answers of the Amazon Quiz on our website. So, here are the answers to the April 6 Amazon Quiz.

April 6 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: The recently opened Singshore suspension bridge is the highest bridge of which Indian state?

The Answer is- Sikkim

Question 2: Which Indian state commemorated Shaheed Diwas on March 23 as Youth Empowerment Day?

The Answer is- Punjab

Question 3: Which ‘royal’ is set to be the narrator of a new Disney film about a family of elephants and their journey across Africa?

The Answer is- Meghan Markle

Question 4: Mayiladuthurai recently became the 38th district of which Indian state?

The Answer is- Tamil Nadu

Question 5: ‘Mourning en masse’, ‘Days of glory’, ‘Raising of Lazarus’ are famous artworks by which famous Indian artist?

The Answer is- Satish Gujral

How to play Amazon Quiz?

  • Sign in to the Amazon App. If you are not signed in, you will be directed to a sign-in page.
  • Scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner. 
  • Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
  • There will be a total of 5 questions. Answer all 5 questions correctly to enter the lucky draw.
  • Getting any question incorrect makes you ineligible for today’s lucky draw. You can try again tomorrow for a new prize.
  • The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.

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Intel introduces world’s fastest mobile processor at 5.3GHz to boost gaming experience

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Intel introduces world’s fastest mobile processor at 5.3GHz to boost gaming experience

In order to deliver the best PC gaming experience, Intel breaks beyond the 5GHz barrier for laptops with the launch of the 10th Gen Intel Core H-series mobile processors that deliver faster performance with up to 5.3 GHz3 Turbo, eight cores, 16 threads and 16MB of Intel Smart Cache.

Mind you! Games and applications continue to depend on high-frequency cores and Intel is pushing the frequency envelope to achieve lower latency as well as to provide the best PC gaming experience on a laptop.

The “introduction of the 10th Gen Intel Core H-series mobile platform extends Intel’s gaming leadership, delivering desktop-calibre performance in a mobile form factor and breadth of choice with more than 100 laptop designs launching this year, including more than 30 thin-and-light systems. The new platform is optimized for enthusiasts and creators by delivering the fastest frequency in the industry with 5 GHz across the majority of the volume which will deliver amazing game play and rich creation for users,” said Fredrik Hamberger, general manager of the premium and gaming laptop segments at Intel.

Wondering why the 10th Gen Intel Core H-series mobile platform is important? Well gamers are moving increasingly toward mobile systems and they care about the flexibility of gaming where they want to as much as they do the raw performance of their systems, ranking processor speed in their top three most important features.

The unlocked 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10980HK processor powers the ultimate laptops for gamers and creators, allowing further customization, optimization and tuning of the CPU’s performance.

On comparing 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10980HK processor with a three-year-old system, we find out that the i9-10980HK delivers up to 54% more frames per second in gaming for even better playability across top titles. It gives up to 44% better overall performance for faster, more responsive productivity users can feel and nearly two times faster 4K video rendering and export making it faster and easier to create and share.

The 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H processor with up to 5.0 GHz3 Turbo is purpose-built for enthusiast gamers and creators demanding optimized performance.

Meanwhile, the Intel Foundation will provide $4 million to support coronavirus relief efforts in communities where the company has significant presence like in the US, Costa Rica, India, Ireland, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico and Vietnam. The $4 million donation will be distributed to community foundations and organizations that are focused on food security, shelter, medical equipment and small-business support. For the matching donations, Intel has identified strategic organizations unique to each major Intel site. Beneficiaries include food banks, school districts and children’s hospitals.

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OnePlus 8 Pro with 12 GB RAM, Android 10 OS appears on GeekBench: Report

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OnePlus 8 Pro with 12 GB RAM, Android 10 OS appears on GeekBench: Report

With the launch date of OnePlus 8 Pro inching closer, rumour mills are churning one after another leaks about this much anticipated smartphone. Now, the GeekBench information shows that the OnePlus IN2025 device has a single core score of 906, a multicore score of 3398, with 12GB of running memory and an Android 10-based operating system, reveals a report.

As far as other specifications are concerned, OnePlus 8 Pro will be equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC along with Adreno 650 GPU. As far as battery is concerned, it is likely that OnePlus 8 Pro will house a 4500mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 30T charging technology. It will carry a 6.65-inch AMOLED screen with three different refresh rates:

  • 120Hz – For maximum smoothness but slight reduced battery life.
  • 90Hz – For balanced smoothness and balanced battery life.
  • 60Hz – Less smoothness but slightly extended battery life.

A forum post on OnePlus website talk about the development of its next-generation 120Hz Fluid Display. “The spirit of ‘Never Settle’ is not about specs alone. The smoothest smartphone display must also be able to deliver a superior visual quality and viewing comfort. We’re sure that OnePlus’s new 120Hz Fluid Display will be the best you’ll lay eyes on in 2020,” claims the post by Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus.

A latest leak by popular tipster Ronald Quandt has revealed that OnePlus have worked intensively to boost the camera technology. As per Quandt, there will be a dual 48MP setup on the back panel that will be fitted with a Sony IMX689 sensor in the main camera and an IMX586 in the ultra-wide cam. Besides this, OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone will also house an 8MP telephoto camera along with 3x optical zoom and a 5MP sensor. For selfie freaks, the device will be equipped with a 16MP front-facing camera.

Talking about the price aspect, several news reports have revealed that OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone will be sub-$1000 device (which translates to a price less than Rs 76,000). Rumour mills have revealed that OnePlus 8 Pro could be seen in an exclusive ‘Ultramarine Blue’ colour besides the Glacial Green and Onxy Black colours catering the smartphone users who love to flaunt their phones.

According to Winfuture, while the ‘Ultramarine Blue’, which wasn’t seen ever before, is exclusively for OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone, the ‘Interstellar Glow’ is reserved for the OnePlus 8 at least for the time being. This smartphone will be launched on April 14 at 8:30 pm IST via livestream on the OnePlus official website and YouTube.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Google Maps pushes up ‘Takeaway’, ‘Delivery’ buttons to make life easy

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Coronavirus outbreak: Google Maps pushes up ‘Takeaway’, ‘Delivery’ buttons to make life easy
As more and more people are practising social distancing amid the Coronavirus pandemic, Google Maps app has now pushed up new shortcut button that shows nearby stores offering ‘Takeaway’ or ‘Delivery’ services right atop its homepage in order to make life of its users easy while they remain at homes.
Google Maps’ ‘Takeout’ and ‘Delivery’ shortcut buttons can be seen alongside the already visible Hotels, Coffee, Restaurants, Gas stations, etc. Mind you! These buttons were hidden earlier but now have been pushed up for the users. On clicking these buttons, a Google Maps user will easily order food by being at home.
The two shortcut buttons are accessible for both iOS and Android users in the US, UAE, France and few other countries. However, we are yet to find out when these buttons in Google Maps will work in India.
Besides this, Google has designed its network to perform during times of high demand during this time of coronavirus outbreak. The tech giant has witnessed more usage of products like Hangouts Meet, and different usage patterns in products like YouTube, making it able to handle peak traffic levels.
Google’s network consists of a system of high-capacity fiber optic cables that encircle the globe, under both land and sea, connecting our data centers to each other, and to you. Traffic flows over its dedicated network, optimized for speed and reliability until the tech giant hands it off to more than 3,000 internet service providers (ISPs) in 200+ countries and territories for local delivery—the “last mile”—using hundreds of points of presence and thousands of edge locations around the world.
According to a Google blog post, “As more and more businesses rely on connecting an at-home workforce to maintain productivity, we’ve seen surges in the use of Google Meet, our video conferencing product, at a rate we’ve never witnessed before. Over the last few weeks, Meet’s day-over-day growth surpassed 60%, and as a result, its daily usage is more than 25 times what it was in January. Despite this growth, the demand has been well within the bounds of our network’s ability.”
Google is also providing easy access to authoritative information from health authorities alongside new data and visualizations. The tech giant has worked with relevant agencies and authorities to roll out a website—available at google.com/covid19—focused on education, prevention and local resources. People can find state-based information, safety and prevention tips, search trends related to COVID-19, and further resources for individuals, educators and businesses.
Moreover, Google is also supporting coronavirus fact-checking and verification efforts. The tech giant has provided $6.5 million in funding to fact-checkers and non-profits fighting misinformation around the world, with an immediate focus on coronavirus.
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Music streaming war: Apple Music trailed behind Spotify in 2019

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Music streaming war: Apple Music trailed behind Spotify in 2019

As the global online music streaming subscriptions increased to 32% year-on-year (YoY) reaching 358 million subscriptions in CY 2019, analysts at the Counterpoint Research have revealed that Apple Music is second after Spotify in total market share throughout the CY 2019. While Spotify secured 31% of the total revenue and 35% of total paid subscribers across the globe, Apple Music gained 24% of total streaming revenues and a 19% share of the total paid subscriptions securing a second spot.

However, Apple’s total subscription base actually grew 36% year-over-year due to the Cupertino-based tech giant’s high focus on its services segment.

“Apple Music is making improvements in its app like the introduction of night mode, curated playlists to target a group,” said Abhilash Kumar, Researh Analyst at Counterpoint.

Talking about the top performers, Kumar added, “Spotify maintained its top spot with the help of promotional activities like free Spotify Premium for three months, price cuts, customized campaigns like Spotify and a focus on exclusive content.”

Besides Spotify and Apple Music, Amazon Music secured the third place as its subscriptions reached a 15% share in 2019 as against 10% in 2018. As per the Counterpoint Research, “Amazon Music has been trying lossless music and is creating its own niche where it competes with Tidal.”

It seems that tech giants like Apple, Google and Amazon have started focusing on music streaming and have sufficient cash at their disposal to give stiff competition to Spotify. The research further added, “Music streaming platforms are even following a two-step approach to gain subscribers, first registering them to their platform as free users by means of excellent advertising campaigns and secondly pitching them with attractive offers to transfer them to become paying subscribers.”

Asserting that increasing paid subscriptions is of prime importance for music streaming platforms, Counterpoint Research added that more than 80% of music streaming revenue came from paid subscriptions. The rest came from advertisements and partnerships with brands and telcos.

The increase in subscription base is also driven by the availability of exclusive content like podcasts, originals which attracted people towards the platform and eventually turned them as subscribers. Moreover, promotional activities like price cuts in subscriptions in emerging markets, bundled offers from telcos added to the growth.

Researchers at Counterpoint believe that online music streaming subscriptions is likely to grow more than 25% YoY to exceed 450 million subscriptions by the end of calendar year 2020.

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April 5 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Samsung Galaxy S20+

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April 5 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Samsung Galaxy S20+

Amazon Quiz has gone live on its platform. The quiz timings are daily 8 AM to 12 noon.  By submitting correct answers the millions of Amazon customers can win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. By participating in today’s quiz you can stand a chance to win Samsung Galaxy S20+.

Daily the e-commerce platform brings a fresh questionnaire to which the contestants have to answer correctly to enter into a lucky draw. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. The Amazon Quiz contains five easy questions that are based on current affairs and general knowledge. Only one person is declared as a winner and the results are announced at the end every month. Answering all the questions correctly might let you win something and a wrong answer will get you eliminated from the quiz. To make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all the 5 questions. check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to win Samsung Galaxy S20+.

April 5 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: According to the recently published World Happiness Report, which city is ranked the world’s happiest city?

The Answer is- Helsinki

Question 2: Who among these famous personalities, is the longest-serving heir apparent to the British throne in history?

The Answer is- Prince Charles

Question 3: ‘Apropos of Nothing’ is a 2020 memoir by which American filmmaker and humourist?

The Answer is- Woody Allen

Question 4: What is the name of India’s first indigenously-developed Light Combat Aircraft?

The Answer is- Tejas

Question 5: The Government of India recently launched a chat-bot named ‘MyGov Corona Helpdesk‘ on which social media platform?

The Answer is- Whatsapp

Follow the steps to know how to participate in the Amazon Quiz:

  • Download the Amazon app from Google Play Store.
  • Fill in the required information through the Sign Up option.
  • Now log in to the Amazon app and scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner. 
  • Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
  • Now you will get 5 questions and you need to answer them correctly. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
  • After answering all the questions correctly you are now eligible for a Lucky Draw.
  • The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.

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Witness the Super Pink Moon of 2020 on April 8 in India: How to watch the Supermoon

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Witness the Super Pink Moon of 2020 on April 8 in India: How to watch the Supermoon

The next biggest and the brightest supermoon of the year is going to be witnessed on April 8. But unfortunately in India, the supermoon will be visible during the daylight at 08.05 AM IST and 2.35 AM GST. Nonetheless, should not be very disappointed about this because you can witness the live-action through a Livestream.

The April Moon is traditionally known as the Pink Moon and this year the Supermoon will be observed on April 8 which means it would be called Super Pink Moon. However, the people in India will now be able to view as there will be daylight but the moon watchers can witness this phenomenon in the country via Livestream. 

What is a supermoon?

A supermoon is a full moon or a new moon that comes closest while orbiting around the planet earth so it appears slightly larger than the apparent size as viewed from Earth. Technically it is known as perigee-syzygy (of the Earth-Moon-Sun system) or a full (or new) Moon around perigee. It is also associated with both oceanic and crustal tides that lead to this phenomenon. The term supermoon was coined by the astrologer Richard Nolle. According to him “a new or full moon which occurs with the Moon at or near (within 90% of) its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit (perigee). In short, Earth, Moon and Sun are all in a line, with the Moon in its nearest approach to Earth.”

Why is it known as Pink Moon?

The full moon in the month of April is termed as the Pink Moon. It is also called the first full moon of the spring season. The pink moon does not mean that the earth’s satellite will become or glow pink in the night skies. This means that the full Moon is going to be the biggest as well as the brightest full moon of the year. According to a periodical published by Almanac “April’s full Moon often corresponded with the early springtime blooms of a certain wildflower native to eastern North America: Phlox subulata — commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox — which also went by the name moss pink.” The Pink Moon is basically the onset of the spring season. It is also referred to as sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon. The last time this phenomenon was witnessed between March 9 and March 11. 

How to watch the Livestream of the event in India?

This year it will be visible on April 8 after the sunset on April 7 in India. But in some other regions, it will be visible on April 7 after the sunset. So it will appear in the country during the day time which means the people in India will not be able to witness the phenomena. But the moon watch should not be disappointed as they can still watch the Super Pink Moon through an online live event. Slooh will be webcasting the upcoming supermoon live on their YouTube channel. Also, Virtual Telescope will also be hosting the live streams of supermoons on their YouTube channel.

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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed the pricing of OnePlus 8 series: Report

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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed the pricing of OnePlus 8 series: Report

Even before anyone could the Chinese premium smartphone company OnePlus CEO himself revealed the expected pricing of its upcoming OnePlus 8 series. According to a report, the devices could be the most affordable 5G offering by the company. But it might be a bit pricier than its predecessor, the OnePlus 7 line up. Besides this, he also opened up more on the design factor that OnePlus 8 phones have been tested and awarded an A+ grade by  DisplayMate ahead of the launch. 

According to a report by Business Insider the OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has revealed that OnePus 8 series smartphones won’t cost more than $1,000 in the US (approximately around Rs 76240). However, he did not confirm the solid price tag but the upcoming 5G series by the company is going to be less expensive than any other 5G enabled devices in the market such as Samsung Galaxy S20. In India, the price of the Samsung’s 5G phone starts at  Rs 66,999 for the standard Galaxy S20 model, while the Galaxy S20+ will be available at Rs 73,999 and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will come with a price tag of Rs 92,999. Even though it would be a much affordable option being offered but it would be a bit more expensive than its predecessor. According to him, the high cost is because of few technical changes, he said, “Prices across the supply chain, from raw materials to 5G chips, are all rising generally in the industry.” 

Very recently Lau also confirmed that OnePlus 8 devices will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 865 SoC. offering the 5G connectivity paired with LPDDR5 and UFS 3.0 storage for a better performance and transfer rate. Even before this he also revealed that OnePlus 8 is going to feature a display with 120Hz of refresh rate.

Separately in a tweet, he also revealed that even before the official launch DisplayMate has awarded the upcoming  OnePlus 8 display an A+ grade. The company has conducted an in-depth display test in which the series has earned the highest rating. “DisplayMate’s in-depth Display Shoot-Out for the OnePlus 8 series Smartphones have earned our Highest A+ Display Rating and DisplayMate Best Smartphone Display Awards, with 10+ Display Performance Records including Color Accuracy that is Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect!!” the tweet reads.

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OnePlus 7T has started receiving OxygenOS 10.0.9 update with March security patch

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OnePlus 7T has started receiving OxygenOS 10.0.9 update with March security patch

Recently the premium Chinese smartphone company OnePlus rolled out a new software update for the OnePlus 7 series. Now again the company has released a new software update for the  OnePlus 7T lineup with the March security patch. The company is now rolling out the OTA files for those having OnePlus 7T devices. 

According to the company, OxygenOS 10.0.9 update has been rolled out for the EU as well as the global users. While the Indian users will be receiving OxygenOS 10.3.2 for the OnePlus 7T. The rollout will be done in an incremental manner which means, in the beginning, it will reach a limited number of users. After making sure there is no critical bug a broader rollout will begin in a few days. 

According to the changelog, the software update will bring some system improvement. The company has optimised the RAM management, improved system stability and other known issues have now been fixed. The new update also brings Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.03. 

The OnePlus Gallery app section has also received some enhancements such as the company has now improved the stability for recording videos in slow-mo, the problem with the random disappearance of screenshots in Gallery have now been fixed and the users can play video for long hours without any lags. Earlier it faced some lags when videos were being played from within the app

To recall the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro just received a similar stable OxygenOS 10.3.2 update with March 2020 security patch along with several improvements, improved system stability and fixed known issues, updated Android Security Patch to 2020.03. In Addition to this, there is improved system stability for recording videos in slow-mo, the random disappearance of screenshots in the Gallery has also been fixed and now play videos without any lags.

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Xiaomi launched 75-inch Mi Full-Screen TV Pro and a new Mi TV 4A 60-inch smart TV: Details

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Xiaomi launched 75-inch Mi Full-Screen TV Pro and a new Mi TV 4A 60-inch smart TV: Details

The Chinese tech company took the wraps off two smart TVs in China. The company has already launched 45-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch of the Full-Screen TV Pro series last year and the new screens have been added to the TV portfolio. The company has launched a 75-inch Mi Full-Screen TV Pro and a new Mi TV 4A 60-inch model. Besides this, the company has also introduced Mi smartwatch and a Remi Band as well.

Mi TV 4A 60-inch, Mi Full Screen TV Pro 75-inch features

Xiaomi Full Screen TV Pro 75-inch features an aluminum alloy and very thin bezels on all the sides with 97 percent screen to body ratio. It comes loaded with a 12nm FinFET clock speed of 1.9GHz 64-bit octa-core processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB of 2GB RAM built-in storage. The TV runs on  PatchWall OS. The smart Television features Dolby Audio, XiaoAi assistant as well as voice commands. It comes with pre-installed apps such as Youku, Tencent Video among others.

Xiaomi Full Screen TV Pro

While on the other hand, the Mi TV 4A 60-inch model features a 4K UHD LCD display with close to zero bezels. It is powered by a  64-bit Amlogic processor paired with 2GB RAM and in-built storage of 8GB. The 60-inch model also runs on PatchWall OS. For connectivity, it includes HDMI ports, USB ports, and AV input. It has support for both Dolby Audio and DTS-HD with two up-firing speakers. It also comes integrated with XiaoAI voice assistant.

Mi TV 4A 60-inch, Mi Full Screen TV Pro 75-inch pricing

The Mi TV 4A 60-inch model has been launched with a price tag of CNY 1,999 that translates to Rs  21,400. Whereas the Mi Full-Screen TV Pro 75-inch variant will be available at CNY 5,999 that translates to Rs 64,500. Both models of the Mi TV 4A series will go up for crowdfunding via Mi.com from April 9 in China. 

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Facebook launches new Messenger Desktop App for users to group video call and chats on a bigger screen 

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Facebook launches new Messenger Desktop App for users to group video call and chats on a bigger screen 

The Social media giant Facebook has launched a desktop version of its Messenger app for macOS and Windows so that users can video chat using their PC or laptop to stay connected with their loved ones on a larger screen. This move has been taken in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to this many people are forced to stay at home as many nations have already imposed lockdown to contain the spread of the virus. 

The company has now announced a standalone Facebook desktop app for group video calling as well as chanting. The app will be available for both Windows and macOS versions.

The Facebook blog post said, “Today we’re launching a Messenger app for macOS and Windows so you can video chat on your computer and stay connected with friends and family all over the world. Now more than ever, people are using technology to stay in touch with the people they care about, even when physically apart. Over the past month, we saw more than a 100% increase in people using their desktop browser for audio and video calling on Messenger. Now with apps for macOS and Windows, the best of Messenger is coming to desktop, including unlimited and free group video calls.”

The Facebook desktop app allows the users to group video calls on a bigger screen to connect with their family and friends, join a workout session, etc. Unlike the Zoom app, the Facebook app supports not more than eight participants to join a video chat as to Zoom which allows more than 50 people to participate in a video call.

The user does not require anyone’s email or contact number to connect as all the Facebook friends have Messenger. The chats are also easily accessible, and you can pop in and out of the app while doing other things on your computer. A notification will be received when a new message drops so to find the chat quickly. The users can also choose to mute or snooze a notification. The new app contains all the features of Facebook Messenger on a larger screen including dark mode and GIFs.

The Facebook desktop app can now be downloaded via Microsoft store as well as the Mac app store.

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April 4 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the questions to win Dell Inspiron 5593 Laptop

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April 4 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the questions to win Dell Inspiron 5593 Laptop

Amazon India is back with another lucrative quiz on its platform. Amazon Quiz has already gone live and today you can stand a chance to win Dell Inspiron 5593 Laptop. 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, Samsung Galaxy S20, 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 Amazon App. The lucky users might win something by answering all the questions correctly. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Daily Amazon gives a chance to millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes. To participate and win check out today’s answers of the Amazon Quiz.

April 4 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: On April 1st, 2019, the Netherlands wing of which company announced that it had developed a product that allows a user to ‘talk to a Tulip?

The Answer is- Google

Question 2: Which former Vice President, born on April 1st, was the Permanent Representative of India to the UN from January 1993- January 1995?

The Answer is- Mohammad Hamid Ansari

Question 3: Which former India international was the head coach of the Bengal team that made it to the final of the 2020 Ranji trophy?

The Answer is- Arun Lal

Question 4: Which famous comedian born on April 2nd, first came to prominence after winning The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2007?

The Answer is- Kapil Sharma

Question 5: On 24th March, Google launched a doodle celebrating Banh Mi, a street food sandwich originating in which country?

The Answer is- Vietnam 

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 winner’s name will be announced on April 30. 

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Smartphone war: Xiaomi likely to introduce 144MP camera sensor to take on Huawei and Samsung

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Smartphone war: Xiaomi likely to introduce 144MP camera sensor to take on Huawei and Samsung

In order to take on Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Huawei P40 Pro, Xiaomi is bracing up to lift curtains off the world’s first 144MP camera sensor during its new smartphone flagship launch later this year.

Tipster Sudhanshu has taken to Twitter to hint that Xiaomi is working on a phone with 144MP camera sensor. According to him, this much-anticipated camera sensor by Xiaomi could be seen fitted in either the Mi 10S Pro or the Mi CC10 Pro smartphone.

However, not much information has been leaked as of now. We are hoping to get more details soon.

Recently, Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, and Mi 10 Lite 5G. According to the smartphone maker, each device in Xiaomi’s new flagship line is 5G-ready out of the box, enabling the next generation in mobile connectivity for the first time ever. Besides these products, Xiaomi also launched five new ecosystem products slated for its global markets that included Mi AIoT Router AX3600 , Mi AIoT Router AC2350, Mi TV 4S 65”, Mi Air Purifier 3H, and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro brings photography and videography to the forefront as it is packed with an 108MP primary sensor, which is currently the biggest smartphone sensors in the market. In addition to shooting ultra-clear 108MP shots, users can document scenes in full perspective through its Mi 10 Pro’s 20MP ultra wide-angle lens. The device also comes fitted with two dedicated telephoto lenses that cover a wide range of focal lengths: users can snap gorgeous portraits at 2x zoom, or faraway subjects up to 50x zoom with the OIS-stabilized ultra long-range zoom lens.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi has unveiled its annual Mi Fan Festival 2020 (MFF 2020), showing its sincere gratitude to millions of Mi Fans for their unwavering trust and support. This year’s theme is “Live smart, buy smart”. Xiaomi has joined hands with more than 49 overseas e-commerce platforms to jointly offer special products and amazing deals for global Mi Fans during the festival that will start on April 7 till April 10. Moreover, Xiaomi fans can also expect dozens of surprises during this grand celebration.

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New GST Rate: Apple, Xiaomi hike smartphone prices in India

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New GST Rate: Apple, Xiaomi hike smartphone prices in India

After the implementation of Modi-led government’s new GST rate for phones, the major smartphone players like Apple, Xiaomi, etc. have hiked the prices across segments. The GST rates for mobile phones have been increased to 18 percent as against 12 percent earlier.

According to 91 Mobiles, the decision of increasing price will not be rolled back as the GST rate hike is permanent. Other than that, the price of handsets can be on the rise due to the COVID-19 outbreak also as the movement of delivering non-essential goods across India and worldwide is restricted.

As per the revised listing, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 64GB will start from Rs 1,17,100 as against Rs 1,11,200 earlier. On the other hand, Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB can be taken home for Rs 1,06,000, as compared to Rs 1,01,200 while the iPhone 11 64GB has also witnessed a price hike as it comes for Rs 68,300 as against Rs 64,900. Looking at Apple iPhone XR, the price of this device has been increased to Rs 52,500 as compared to Rs 49,900 earlier. On the other hand, Apple iPhone 7 32GB is now available for Rs 31,500 as against Rs 29,900.

Apple had increased the prices of some of its iPhone models citing the hiked import duty of various products both by way of increase in basic custom duty rate and withdrawal of earlier exemption from customs duty under the Social Welfare Surcharge.

Moving on to the Xiaomi devices, the Chinese smartphone maker has announced that the new pricing will be reflected on Mi.com. While the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, which is yet to go on sale in India, with 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM will come with a price tag of Rs 16,499 as against Rs. 14,999. On the other hand, the 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant will go on sale for Rs 17,999 and the 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant will hit the shelves for Rs. 19,999.

As far as the Redmi Note 9 Pro is concerned, let’s check the price:

  • The base variant (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM) comes with the price tag of Rs 13,999 instead of Rs 12,999
  • The top-end variant (6GB RAM + 128GB ROM) comes with the price tag of Rs 16,999 instead of Rs 15,999

Looking at the Redmi K20, the price of Redmi K20 6GB RAM + 64GB storage option is now Rs 21,999 while the high-end 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model will cost you Rs 24,999. Now, Redmi K20 Pro (6GB+64GB model) will cost you Rs 26,999 while the top-end model of the K20 Pro will now cost Rs 29,999.

The prices of Xiaomi Mi A3 and the Redmi Note 8 have been increased by up to Rs 1,000. However, the cost of the Redmi Go, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Mi A3 still remains the same.

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