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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Compare: Samsung Galaxy A51 Vs Vivo V17

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Compare: Samsung Galaxy A51 Vs Vivo V17

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

Display

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

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

Processor

Samsung Galaxy A51: octa-core Exynos 9611 SoC

Vivo V17: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 Octa-core processor

Rear camera(s)

Samsung Galaxy A51: Quad camera set up includes 48MP+12MP+5MP+5MP

Vivo V17: Quad camera set up includes 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP

Selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy A51: 32-megapixel selfie camera

Vivo V17: 32-megapixel selfie camera

RAM and storage

Samsung Galaxy A51: 6GB RAM with 128GB of storage, 8GB RAM and 128GB Storage

Vivo V17: 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A51: 4,500mAh battery

Vivo V17: 4,500mAh battery

Operating system

Samsung Galaxy A51: Android 10 with One UI 2.0 on top

Vivo V17: Android 9 Pie with Funtouch OS 9.2 on top

Price

Samsung Galaxy A51: Rs 23,999 upwards

Vivo V17: Rs 22,990

Our Take

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

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Samsung Galaxy A51 launched in India at Rs 23,999

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Samsung Galaxy A51 launched in India at Rs 23,999

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

Samsung Galaxy A51 price and availability in India

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

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

 Samsung Galaxy A51 specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus

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

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

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

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

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Realme 5 Pro smartphone price slashed in India

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Realme 5 Pro smartphone price slashed in India

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apple HomePod pricing and availability

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

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

Apple HomePod technical specifications and features

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

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

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

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

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

Samsung Galaxy A51 expected pricing 

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

Samsung Galaxy A51 specifications and features

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upwork

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

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

Fiverr

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

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

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

Freelancer.com

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

TranscribeMe

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

Rev

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fitbit Versa 2 Design

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

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

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

Performance

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

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

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

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

Verdict

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

Pros:

Good screen

Alexa

Elaborate app

Cons:

A larger screen would be a boon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vivo takes Indian Smartphone market by storm, leaves Samsung behind

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Confirmed: Poco to launch Poco X2 in India on February 4

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Confirmed: Poco to launch Poco X2 in India on February 4

Xiaomi is soon coming up with a new smartphone in India. The smartphone will be launched under its sub-brand Poco, which the company is slating as a stand-alone brand with the new3 launch. The device will be called Poco X2 as teased by the company that will be introduced on February 4. The company has also started sending out media invites for the launch event that will be hosted in Delhi. The upcoming handset also said to be a rebranded version of Redmi K30 4G. 

As per the e-commerce website, Flipkart’s teaser Poco X2 will be unveiled early next month on February 4 at 12 noon. The company also tweeted about the launch date on its official Twitter account. The microsite, however, does not reveal much about it.

Whereas Poco’s official website reveals that the device will come with extreme refresh rate as well as extreme gaming. Moreover, the handset will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipset. There are lots of speculations that Poco’s next smartphone will be Poco F2, but now it has officially been announced that their next device to come with the name Poco X2.

Not many details have been shared by the company, but as per Geekbench’s listing, Poco X2 will run Android 10 out of the box and will be powered by Qualcomm Sapdrand 730G chipset that we have already seen on Redmi K30 that was launched in China last year in December. Whereas other reports suggest that Poco X2 is the rebranded variant of Redmi K30. If all the reports are to be believed then we already know what the upcoming phone will be offering to the customers.

To recall Redmi launched the Redmi K30 4G model in its home market in December. Now Poco will be launching in India as the rebranded version of K30 that might come with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ hole-punch display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. The device will run on MIUI 11 skin on top of Android 10. Poco X2 will be powered by Snapdragon 730G. It packs a 4,500mAh battery supported by a 27W fast charger.

In terms of camera capabilities, Poco X2 might carry a quad rear camera setup consisting of Sony IMX686 64-megapixel camera sensor, 5-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor and an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens. While on the front there will be a dual front camera set up with a 5-megapixel and 2-megapixel camera sensor.

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Motorola new smartphone to come with Stylus Pen, leaked renders reveal

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Motorola new smartphone to come with Stylus Pen, leaked renders reveal

Lenovo owned company Motorola is working on a new device that is said to come with a Stylus pen. As per reports and a Canadian site the phone is stated to be known as MotoG Stylus. It is also expected that the company will soon be unveiling the smartphone in the coming weeks. While on the other hand, a tipster has revealed that Motorola seems to be working on it’s another high-end smartphone that could also be called Edge+. The tipster also leaked the renders of the said smartphone.

As per the leaked renders shared by a famous tipster Evan Blass via its Twitter account, a new Motorola device will come equipped with a Stylus.  However, the tipster did not share any other details with regard to the smartphone but as per the leaked renders, the handset will have slim side bezels, a slightly thicker chin and curved edges. Moreover, it will have a punch-hole camera on the top left corner of the display screen.

Also the stylus does not have a  pressure-sensitive tip similar to S Pen provided by Samsung with Galaxy Note 10 series. However, this could be the company’s first-ever smartphone that will come equipped with a Stylus Pen. The leakster also hinted that this phone could be Motorola Edge+ and would be heading to Verizon. 

While on the other hand according to a  Canadian Government website Radio Equipment List a new  Moto G Stylus in the pipeline to carry a model number XT2043-4. The smartphone has been approved by the authority earlier this month and has also been spotted on US Federal Communications Commission carrying a similar model number.  

To recall last year Motorola launched Moto G7 in the month of February. So this time also it is expected that the company will also be unveiling a new smartphone very soon. So we need to wait until the company reveals any details about its upcoming smartphone.

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Skullcandy is hosting Republic Day Sale, offering up to 60 percent discount on its audio products

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Skullcandy is hosting Republic Day Sale, offering up to 60 percent discount on its audio products

All the electronics brands and e-commerce websites have announced their respective sale on the occasion of Republic Day. Now Skullcandy has also announced its Republic Day Sale on its official website. The sale will have already gone live and will go on till 31 January.  The company will be offering discounts up to 60 percent on selected products as well as merchandise. During the sale the company will be offering products like Crusher wireless, Venue, Ink’d wireless and many more products at discounted prices along with Skullcandy goodies bags and caps.

Skullcandy is hosting Republic Day Sale on its official website that will end on January 31. During the sale period, there will a 49 percent discount on Uproar BT. As the name suggests these are Bluetooth wireless headphones that comes with an on-ear cushion and offers 10 hours of battery life. Icon Wireless on-ear headphones can be purchased at 40 percent off. The original price of the headphones is Rs 4,999 but after the discount, it can be purchased at Rs 2,999. It comes with 10 hours of battery life, touch controls and active assistant.

Jib-plus active wireless earbuds comes with a price tag of Rs 3,999 but after getting 38 percent off they can be bought at Rs 2,499. These comes with 8 hours of battery life, active assistant and IPX splash and water-resistant feature.

Skullcandy Hesh 3

Hesh 3  wireless over-ear headphones can now be purchased at Rs 6,999. Earlier it was priced at Rs 9999. Whereas Crusher Wireless Immersive Bass Headphones which were earlier priced at Rs 12,999 is now available at Rs 9990. The company is offering 23 percent off on the device. Other audio products such as Push Truly wireless earbuds, Ink’d plus earbuds, Hesh 2 over-ear wireless headphones and many more items can be purchased at discounted prices

The company will be offering a 10 percent discount on its digital watch it can be purchased at Rs 1799. Other miscellaneous items like Socks are now available at Rs 1099. There will be a 62 percent discount on Caps and a 40 percent discount on Bags.

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Huawei Band 4 with colour display launched in India

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Huawei Band 4 with colour display launched in India

The Chinese tech giant Huawei announced the launch of Huawei Band 4 in India. To recall prior to its launch in the country the company introduced the smart band in China last year in October. The wearable comes with various features such as sports assistant, music control as well as camera control option. The newly launched fitness band is now up for sale and is now available on Flipkart. Read on to know more about the smart band.

Huawei Band 4 pricing and availability details

Huawei Band 4 has been launched in India and it carries a price tag of Rs 1,999. The wearable comes in a single colour variant of Graphite Black colour. However, the Chinese company has not disclosed when it will go on sale in the country but the smart band will be available for purchase via e-commerce platform Flipkart and the Notify me page is live now. 

Huawei Band 4 specifications and features

Huawei Band 4 comes with a host of features such as fitness tracking and continuous heart rate monitoring based on the company’s own proprietary TrueSeen 3.5. The device comes with a 91mAh battery supported by built-in USB in line chargers that offer up to 9 days of battery life on a single charge. There is a glass 2.5D coloured touch screen with round edges along with an oleophobic coating. Additionally, there are 8 colourful watch faces in different styles of sports, cartoons, intelligence and many more. Also, 66 other watch faces are available on Huawei watch face store for different occasions and moods. 

Features on the Huawei smart band such as scientific heart rate, oxygen saturation and sleep monitoring helps the users to keep a track on their physical fitness all day. It monitors heart rate 24×7 moreover the sleep monitor can identify 6 most common sleep-related issues therefore offering more than 200 potential solutions as well as suggestions for better sleep.

Not only this, there are 9 exercise modes such as outdoor run, indoor run, outdoor walk, outdoor cycle, indoor cycle, free training, elliptical machine, rowing machine and indoor walk. The device is 5ATM water resistance that makes it a perfect workout companion even during the rain. 

In Addition to this Huawei Band 4 comes with other add on features like smart identification of cold calls, phone finder functionality, remote shutter capabilities, a smart clock and sedentary reminder alarms that ensure user’s safety.

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Apple argues with the European Commission to keep the lightning port instead of a common charger

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Apple argues with the European Commission to keep the lightning port instead of a common charger

For quite a long time the European Parliament has been urging the European Commission to ask all the technology giants to take up the common charging method. To oppose Apple stood against the commission that says this would hold up innovation. This move will affect the company as many of its devices use lightning cable. While on the other hand, the majority of Android devices use USB Type-C connectors. 

This move came in order to cut down on electronic waste that is created by so many different types of cables in the market. This generates more than 51,000 tonnes of waste in a year. According to the parliamentarians, this hugely affects the environment and a common charger should fit all mobile phones, tablets, e-book readers and other portable devices. Until 2009 there were more than 30 types of chargers in the market which has been reduced to three after an MOU signed in 2009 by top tech giants Apple, Nokia along Samsung. 

All three tech giants took the pledge to provide micro-USB appropriate chargers to its customers. Apple took advantage of a loophole and continued to use their own chargers while providing its own charger. But again in 2014, the commission passed the Radio Equipment Directive that asked the companies to develop a common charger. To this Apple urged that its sleek devices would not be compatible with USB C technology and this would cost the company up to $2 billion in order to meet the standard. 

In order to keep the lightning port, the company now says that call for a common charger would restrict the innovation and would create more electronics waste by producing Lightning-compatible accessories. 

The tech giant Apple said, “We believe regulation that forces conformity across the type of connector built into all smartphones stifles innovation rather than encouraging it, and would harm consumers in Europe and the economy as a whole. We hope the (European) Commission will continue to seek a solution that does not restrict the industry’s ability to innovate.” 

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After Wireless earbuds, Blaupunkt has launched a new portable party speaker

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After Wireless earbuds, Blaupunkt has launched a new portable party speaker

Blaupunkt recently added a product to their growing portfolio, the Boombox BB35. The Boombox BB35 is a portable speaker equipped to supply music at parties and events. The device promises good and deep bass support. The German brand has designed the speakers in such a way that the woofers are complimented by dual passive radiators which promise better delivery of sound.

The speakers are also supportive of True Wireless Connectivity, which will let two Boombox BB35s function as one, doubling the performance output and listening experience. The device has a range of 10 meters, so the speakers are equipped to continue providing music even when at a distance from the music streaming device through Bluetooth. The speakers are supportive of normal connectivity options like Aux, SD, FM and USB.

The BB35 carries a battery of 3000 mAh and has support for fast charging. The company promises a playtime of up to 7 hours from a full charge. The device is designed to look trendy all at a price of Rs 3999.

 The speaker comes with a boatload of features. The company promises that the device is capable of producing concert-like sound with deep rich bass. The device is also equipped for true wireless connectivity. The speakers have a rating of IPX5, which lets the speakers function safely even when next to water sources. The battery of the BB35 is made to last a long while to let users enjoy long streaming of content. The speakers also come with changing coloured lights that can be turned on and off at the comfort of the user. The device is Bluetooth compatible with android and iOS devices, the speakers come with the ability to pair fast to give a clear sound experience.

Mr Sukhesh Madaan, the CEO of Blaupunkt Audio India said “Blaupunkt is expanding its product portfolio in India and Party speaker is one of the most important category for us along with Soundbar & True Wireless Earphones. The new launch of the wireless party speakers is in sync with the expansion of product portfolio and targets the millennial, music enthusiasts and their requirements. We are confident that our latest product offering – BB35 Boombox will captivate audience and create a market space.”

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