Samsung announces Big TV Festival and Home Like Never Before Offers in India ahead of the festivals

As the festive season is inching closer Samsung has officially announced its Big TV Festival and Home Like Never Before Offers. Both the offers can be available from today onwards and will be live till November 10 that will bring assured gifts cashback and more deals across its home products portfolio.  Commenting on the launch, Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India said, “Festive season is a very important time of the year for consumers to upgrade their homes and for us to connect with them. Spending more time at home has transformed consumer preferences, leading to a rise in demand for big-screen TVs that not only offer a premium cinematic experience but also give their living space a distinctive edge. We have also seen a rise in demand for large capacity refrigerators, washing machines and microwaves. There is also a trend to buy second and third ACs for homes as all family members continue to work and study from home. We have brought back the Big TV Festival and introduced Home Like Never Before offers to make celebrations even more special and memorable.”  Samsung’s Big TV Festival and Home Like Never Before Offers will also provide easy EMIs at all leading consumer electronics retailers across the country. As per the company, the Big TV Festival will be valid on the purchase of select 55-inch and above Neo QLED and QLED TVs, and 75-inch and above Crystal 4K UHD TVs.  Samsung announces Big TV Festival and Home Like Never Before Offers in India ahead of the festivals On the purchase of the Select Televisions, the buyers are eligible to get a complimentary Soundbar worth up to Rs 1,04,900 and up to 20% cashback. This will also include easy EMIs starting at Rs 1,990 along with a 3-year complete warranty on TVs and a 10-year no screen burn-in warranty on select QLED TVs.  The Samsung QLED lineup is powered by Quantum Dot technology that optimizes the TV’s brightness levels and delivers brighter and deeper colours, to deliver the visual experience intended by creators. It features Object Tracking Sound (OTS) and Active Voice Amplifier (AVA) for cinematic experience at home. The QLED TVs also comes with new Bixby and Alexa feature on One Remote Control allowing connections to all connected devices Moreover, Samsung has also introduced ‘Home Like Never Before’ offers that will be applicable to its home appliances like Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Microwaves and Air Conditioners and others. These offers will provide cashback of up to 25% and EMIs starting at Rs 990.  In addition to this, the customers can get a complimentary Borosil kit on select Microwaves, a 5-year comprehensive warranty, free installation on select ACs along with an extended warranty on multiple Samsung consumer electronics products.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.

7 Ways to fix Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting and reconnecting on Android

The Internet is a way to connect with other people, sharing files, entertainment, sharing information, socialising, and many other things that could be beneficial for us. Most of the work has switched to online mode and thus making the internet the most valuable resource. But with every company having their own custom skin over the Android platform, It runs down to many glitches. From random restarts to random disconnecting of WiFi. If you are facing this issue then Here are 7 ways to fix Wi-Fi that keeps disconnecting and reconnecting on Android smartphones.
  • Reconnect to your Wi-Fi

Sometimes simply reconnecting to your Wi-Fi can solve the issue. To start fresh we need to forget the network and try connecting again. Follow the following steps to do so. Step 1 – From the drop-down menu in Android, press and hold the Wi-Fi option till the settings open. hold the WiFi option Step 2 – Select the Wi-Fi that is creating the issue. _Select the WiFi that is creating the issue Step 3 – Tap Forget in the Wi-Fi setting. Tap Forget in the WiFi setting After following these steps simply re-enter the password and try to reconnect to your WiFi and check if the problem solves. If not, follow the next step. Read Also: How to fix the bad signal strength of Android and iPhones
  • Reset network setting on Android

There might be some bug that occurred in your phone’s network setting. Resetting it will solve the problem and here is how it can be done. Step 1 – Open Settings. Step 2 – Search for ”Reset Options” and select Wi-Fi. reset Options Step 3 – Press “Rest Setting”. Reset WiFi setting Once the step is done successfully (some smartphones might restart), try reconnecting to your Wi-Fi network now.
  • Other Application Interference

Check for the applications that have access to control Wi-Fi. There are often times that your phone’s Wi-Fi may be affected due to such applications. The best example of such applications are VPNs, anti visor Wi-Fi prioritise apps etc. If these applications are necessary to you, try disabling them for the time being. After that try to reconnect to your network and see if the issue gets resolved. 
  • Try removing other networks

It is a built-in feature in android smartphones that it automatically connects to the WiFi with the strongest strength or better speed. This game of shifting networks for finding the optimised one may cause frequent disconnection and connection problems. Try removing the other WiFi network following the methods shown in the first option.
  • Restart your router

Just like restarting most of the devices to fix a bunch of random glitches, routers are no different. Press the restart button on the router to give it a fresh start. If there is no restart button on your router, simply disconnect it from the power supply then reconnect the same. If the device is not blacklisted by the router, this method will probably fix the issue. Read Also: How to join missed Whatsapp video calls?
  • Check the router settings

Reset D-Link There might be some issue with your router. Most routers in the market have a client filtering system that works on MAC addresses. This can result in blocking your device or blacklisting.  Head to the wireless setting in your router and check the blacklist. Make sure your device is not there or blocked. Many network operators lock the Wi-Fi and won’t let users tamper with the setting. In such cases call your network provider and request them an engineer to fix it for you. (Above image shows how to do it in a D-Link router)
  • Upgrade router firmware 

This step is to be done by professionals only as it takes time and knowledge related to network operations. One can download firmware manually from the official site of the router company and simply update it by logging into the network. This step usually is not required as most of the routers automatically come with the latest firmware or auto-update themselves. Unless you are using some high-end router that requires a firmware update manually, then you might need to do it. We recommend not to try this process on your own. Instead, ask the customer support to send a technician if required. These are 7 ways to fix Wi-Fi that keeps disconnecting and reconnecting on Android smartphones. These simple DIYs will surely fix the issue and connect you back to the internet hassle-free. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.

Vivo X70 5G series to launch in India on September 30: Everything we know so far

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Vivo earlier this month introduced the Vivo X70 5G Series in China earlier this month. This is the company’s most premium smartphone series which includes three devices- vanilla X70, Vivo X70 Pro and X70 Pro+. Now all the devices are set to make their India debut on September 30. The company has also created a dedicated event microsite ahead of the official announcement however it doesn’t reveal how many smartphones will arrive but the microsite does shed light on the key details of the upcoming line-up. Vivo X70 5G series is scheduled to launch in India on September 30 at 12 noon. The company has not yet revealed whether it is going for a virtual launch or will silently list it on its official website and e-commerce platforms in the country. The dedicated event page for the upcoming smartphone also went live in India. Besides this, the Flipkart listing also confirms its availability on the e-commerce platform. Both the listing on the official website and the online retailer reveals the key highlights of the upcoming devices which includes gimbal support with ultra-sensing for the camera system and Zeiss Optics with Zeiss T coating. 

Vivo X70 specifications

Vivo X70 features a 6.56-inch full HD AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR support. The phone runs on OriginOS 1.0 on top of Android 11 and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC paired with ARM G77 GPU. It will be available with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage option. In terms of cameras, the device will include a triple rear camera set up that will include a 40MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra wide-angle sensor and a 12-megapixel portrait sensor. The vanilla X70 will sport a 32MP selfie sensor. In addition to this, the smartphone will pack a 4,400mAh battery with 44W Flash Charge fast charging support.

Vivo X70 Pro specifications

Vivo X70 Pro has a similar display as the standard variant however this phone is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1080 SoC paired with ARM G78 GPU along with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. There is a quad rear camera set up on the handset that includes a 50MP primary sensor. The 12MP sensors are the same as above along with an additional 8MP periscopic lens. The selfie camera sensor is also the same.  Vivo X70 Pro has a slightly bigger 4,450mAh battery with similar charging support. 

Vivo X70 Pro+ specifications

Vivo X70 Pro+ is the top of the line variant which comes with a 6.78 ultra HD AMOLED display and 120Hz refresh rate support. Under the hood, there is the most powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC paired with Adreno 660 GPU along with 12GB of RAM with up to 512GB storage options. The device comes with the quad rear camera setup that includes a 48MP Sony IMX578 ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MO portrait and an 8MP periscope lens. The selfie camera remains the same as its other two siblings.  Vivo X70 Pro+ boasts a 5,000mAh battery with 55W Flash Charge with 50W Wireless Flash Charge fast charging support. 

Vivo X70 5G series pricing(expected)

As of now, there are no details with regard to the pricing of but in China, Vivo X70 is selling at CYN 3,699 that translates to Rs 42,100 for 8GB RAM with 128GB storage options. The 256GB storage model comes at CYN 3,999 that is roughly around Rs 45,500 and the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage model costs CYN 4,299 translating to Rs 49,000. The Vivo X70 Pro is available in 8GB of RAM with 128GB storage priced at CYN 4,299 which converts to Rs 49,091, 256GB variant at CYN 4,599 that translates to Rs 52,400. The 12GB RAM with 256GB storage comes with a price tag of Rs 4,799 which converts to Rs 54,700 and the 12GB with 512GB option at CYN 5,299 comes around Rs 57,000. Lastly, the Vivo X70 Pro+ price is set at CYN 5,499 for the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage that converts to Rs 62,700. The 12GB RAM with 256GB storage is available at CYN 5,999 that is roughly around Rs 68,300 and CYN 6,999 for the 12GB RAM with 512GB storage option which is around Rs 79,700.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2021 to kick off on October 4

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2021 has been officially announced to commence from October 4 in the country. The e-commerce platform has announced that their sale will start a few days before Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale 2021 kicks off.  Amazon will also offer 24 hours early access to the sale to Prime members, which means the prime member can avail of deals and discounts a day before the sale officially opens to all.  Commenting on the announcement Manish Tiwary, Vice President, Amazon India said, “This year’s Great Indian Festival is a celebration of the resilience of local shops and small and medium sellers. We are humbled by their spirit and delighted with the opportunity to partner and enable their growth, especially in view of recent challenges owing to the pandemic. We continue to innovate on behalf of our customers to offer the widest selection, value and convenience, ensuring fast delivery of their #KhushiyonKeDibbe, to get them ready for the festive season from the comfort and safety of their homes.” Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2021 will begin on October 4 and it is going to be almost a month-long sale, however, the company has not revealed when the sale ends. In addition to this, the company has also revealed bank offers and EMI details.  The e-commerce giant will be offering huge discounts across its product portfolio during the sale period. Products like smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, home appliances and Smart TVs from popular brands will be up for sale. Amazon devices like Echo, Fire TV Stick and Kindle will be available at their lowest prices.  According to Amazon the Great Indian Festival Sale 2021 will include more than 1,000 new product launches from top brands such as Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Sony, Apple, Boat, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Fossil, Levi’s, BIBA, Allen Solly, Adidas, American Tourister, Prestige, Eureka Forbes, Bosch, Pigeon, Bajaj, Big muscles, Lakme, Maybelline, Forest Essentials, The Body Shop, WOW, Nivea, Dabur, P&G, Tata Tea, Huggies, Pedigree, Sony PS5,  Microsoft Xbox, Hasbro, Funskool, Philips, Vega and more. Customers making purchases during the festive sale can get up to 10 percent instant discounts on HDFC bank debit and credit card transitions. This offer is also applied to EMI transactions as well. Amazon will also provide up to Rs 5,000 off on utility bills, book tickets and sending money via Amazon Pay. Customers can look forward to a wide range of affordable options with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card to enjoy 5% reward points with R s750 as a joining bonus, signing up for Amazon Pay Later to get a flat Rs 150 back along with instant credit up to Rs 60,000, rewards worth Rs 1000 back for customers who use Rs 1000 gift cards, rewards worth Rs 200 by adding money to the Amazon Pay balance, and 10% cashback up to Rs.100 on shopping when using Amazon Pay UPI.  On the other hand, on the bulk purchase Amazon Business customers will get exclusive offers, bulk discounts, lower festive price offers, cashback, rewards and more, for their regular business buying or corporate gifting for clients or employees.  Customers will save 28% more with GST invoices on all transactions across categories like laptops, printers, networking devices, office electronics, vacuum cleaners etc. from top brands like HP, Lenovo, Canon, Godrej, Casio, Eureka Forbes and more. For user convenience and to expand its reach, Amazon now offers customers to shop in their preferred languages. They can choose from English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali and Marathi. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.

Malware alert: CERT-In cautions Indian Bank users of Drinik Android Malware promising Income tax refunds

According to the latest advisory released by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) about the recently identified malware called Drinik. This Android malware is claimed to be targeting Indian bank users pretending to masquerade as Income Tax refunds.  Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has observed that the bank customers in the country are being attacked by a new type of mobile banking campaign using Drinik Android malware. This is a kind of hacking process which is practised to gain access to the victim’s personal or bank details.  According to CERT-in, the victim will receive an SMS containing a link to a phishing website that pretends to be similar to the Income Tax Department website. When the victim lands on the website he/she will be asked to enter their personal information. Then they will be asked to download and install the malicious APK file in order to complete verification. After the installation, the app(masquerades as an Income Tax Website) will ask permission to grant access to SMS, call logs, contacts and others. According to the Government, if the victim does not provide any info to the website pretending to be of the IT department, the same screen with the form is displayed in the Application and the user is asked to fill in to proceed.  Drinik Android Malware targeting Indian bank user The Information will include full name, PAN, Aadhaar number, address, DOB, mobile number and email address. Not only this it will also ask you to enter your financial details such as A/C number, IFSC code, CIF number, debit card number, expiry date, CVV and PIN. After it has gathered all the required information the app will state that there is a refund amount that could be transferred to the user’s bank account.  Drinik Android Malware targeting Indian bank user The moment the victim enters the amount and clicks on Transfer the app shows an error and demonstrates a fake update scream. While the screen for installing updates is shown the Trojan is the backend will send all the user details including SMS and call log to the attacker’s device. These details are then used by the hacker to generate the bank-specific mobile banking screen to render it on the user’s device. The victim is then requested to enter the mobile banking credentials that will be captured and then used by the attacker. To prevent yourself from such frauds you are advised to avoid downloading any potentially harmful apps on your device by limiting your download sourced to official app stores like Google Play and Apple Store. Always check for the user review, app details, number of downloads and comments before you download any app.  Also, verify app permission and grant permission which are relevant for the purpose of the app. Avoid checking the Untrusted Sources checkbox to install sideloaded apps. Always consider using safe browsing tools, filtering tools in your antivirus, firewall and filtering services. One should also be cautioned towards shortened URLs like bit.ly and TinyURL.  You can always hover your cursor over the shortened URLs to see the full website domain before clicking on the link. Even if something like this happens to you then you should immediately report to the respective bank with the relevant details to take further appropriate actions. As per the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) Drinik started as a primitive SMS stealer and has now evolved to a banking trojan that demonstrates phishing screens and persuades users to enter sensitive banking information.  Customers of more than 27 Indian banks including major public and private sector banks have already been targeted by the Drinik Android malware.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.

Best ways to fix YouTube comments not showing in a video

YouTube is one of the biggest websites and apps to consume multimedia content on. The application has been in the market for years. With lots of changes in its years of evolution, there are still times when users face some major issues on the application out of nowhere. One such issue is the YouTube comments not showing on a video. There is no exact reason why this happens but here are some fixes for our readers.
  • Check Internet connection

Check Internet connection The most basic solution to try as soon as you face any issue related to online services. There might be a glitch while a sudden split-second disconnection in the application or website. So this is the first thing you should do.  Check the internet connection on the device and other devices if it’s not showing in the current one. Users can also go to Fast.com to check their internet speed as well. A proper connection with decent speeds is required to load any content of a website.
  • Try Incognito tab

Try Incognito Tab If the internet connection is proper, there is a chance your account with which you are logged in has some issue or you need to clear the cache. To eliminate that possibility, try playing the same video in Incognito mode on a smartphone or computer.  Read Also: Google’s Incognito Mode to become truly private
  • Sign-in with a different account

If the comments do not show up in the above method, there is another way to recheck it by logging in to a different account. Try logging in with another account or ask your family or friends to play the same video and check if they see the comments.  If the comments are showing up for them and not for only you then it is confirmed that there is some issue with your account. Logout and re-login. Try logging in to your account on some other device and check if the problem persists.
  • Clear Cookies and cache file

Cache files and cookies are saved to make your browsing experience a little faster and better. A small amount of information is saved by the website or application for giving its user a smooth experience. But a bad cache can result in some parts of the website not loading for you. Try cleaning it and see if it makes a difference.

For Android

Hold the application for 2 seconds to discover app info(or similar setting) then head to storage > tap the clear cache option. Clear Cache in Android

For Web

Step 1 – Select the setting of your Chrome browser from the burger drop-down list. Step 2 – On the “Privacy and Security” tap on “Clear Browsing data”. “Privacy and Security” tap on “Clear Browsing data” Step 4 – On the basic tab select basic options(or advance if one wishes) and click clear data. Clear data Read Also: YouTube introduced new search filters 
  • Try a different browser

There is a possibility that there might be some problem with your current browser or some bug might have stopped comments from showing up. Try using some other browser to confirm the issue. If the comments show up in a different browser, try removing extensions from your primary browser as sometimes extensions specially ad-blockers interfere with websites in a bad way.  These are some easy steps that will fix your issue of YouTube comments not showing under a video. If none of the above works try contacting YouTube customer support as there might be some issue regarding your account for which the company stopped displaying the comment for you. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.

3 tricks to use different notification sound for different apps on Android

With so many applications installed on Android smartphones sending a lot of notifications on a daily basis. It gets difficult to recognise and figure out which application sent notification or if it’s of any importance.  This can be difficult especially while you are doing some work that requires concentration. To make this easy one can set different notification sounds for each application. Wish to do the same? Here are 3 tricks to use different notification sounds for apps on Android smartphones.
  • From the phone’s setting

It would be to your surprise that this method has been integrated into your android smartphone for a long time and is very simple to use as well. Google added this feature after Android 8.0 Oreo and most of the devices in the market will be running it or above. So here is how you can do it. Step 1 – Open Settings. Step 2 – Open Apps & Notifications (or similar settings depending on the smartphone you are using). aps and notification in setting Step 3 – Select the application you want to set the notification for. select the application Step 4 – In the setting select Notification Option. Notification setting Step 5 – There will be different notification options to choose from. Choose accordingly. Step 6 – Tap on the “Sound” option to change the notification sound. Select sound Follow the same steps for each application to setup custom notification for each one of them. Read Also: YouTube rolls out a new notification system to its platform
  • In-app setting

Applications have started to include this setting natively. The below method is just an example of how to do it. Following these steps in any other different application will produce the same results.  Step 1 – Open the desired application you want to change notification of. Step 2 – Head to the application’s setting to find out Notification(or similar setting). Notification and sounf in app setting Step 3 – Select from different options you want to change the sound for. Change Notification sound Step 4 – Change the notification sound accordingly for each setting you wish. Sound setting in application Go to different applications and change the setting of each to get different notification sounds.
  • Using third party application

There are many third-party applications available in the Play Store to select from. Among these our selection is ZEDGE. The application works flawlessly and has tons of wallpaper and ringtones to choose from.  With so many options to select from, most of the features in the application are free. Here is how to use ZEDGE to change the notification sound of your android smartphone. Step 1 – Head to the Play Store and install the ZEDGE application. Download Zedge Step 2 – Open the app and press the burger icon on the top left corner of the screen Step 3 – Select the notification option. Notification in Zedge Step 4 – There will be a lot of tunes available to download.  Step 5 – Select the tune accordingly and press the download option.  Step 6 – After the download button is pressed there will be options to set the tone as notification, ringtone or alarm. Choose the notification and you are good to go. Read Also: Best ways to fix YouTube Notifications not working The application is free mostly, but to get some extra premium wallpapers and ringtones users can pay a small monthly or annual fee to support the developers. These are simple 3 to use different notification sounds for apps on Android and avoid confusion. One can add more sounds externally by connecting through a computer system as well to get a variety to select from. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.

These Innovative Gadgets Will Dominate Gaming Industry

In the past two decades, we have seen remarkable growth in the tech world. The growth is so rapid that we get new upgrades of a device every year. For instance, every smartphone manufacturer updates its mobile phone models each year to offer advanced technologies to players. Along with smartphones, many other gadgets have also made a leap of development in the gaming industry. For instance, smart wearables were unimaginable a few years back, but now they are in great demand in the gaming world. Online betting sites and online casinos also use such high-tech gadgets to provide a dedicated gameplay experience. Reputable platforms such as 20Bet online betting website and many other gaming platforms use such gadgets to offer an intuitive experience to players. There are many innovative gadgets that have the potential to dominate the gaming industry. Selected game studios are already using these gadgets to offer an improved gaming experience, but wide acceptance is still awaiting. With this article, we will inform you about some innovative gadgets that will impact the gaming industry in the future.

VR Headsets

Virtual reality or VR technology has reformed many sectors. From the entertainment industry to the business sector, everywhere, VR tech is being used. In the gaming industry, the importance of virtual reality gadgets will increase in the future. VR aims to offer a realistic gaming experience by providing a virtual world via headsets. This way, players will immerse themselves in the gaming world. For instance, if you love tennis, but what if you want to play at midnight. With VR headsets and a racquet designed for the game, you will get the feeling of being on a real tennis court. Thus, we will see more usage of VR in the future.

Augmented Reality Devices

Augmented reality is the future of the gaming industry, but its usage is still limited as of now. Many people confuse AR with virtual technology, but they are very different. With a VR headset, you can watch and experience the virtual world with visuals and graphics. On the other hand, AR gadgets showcase the virtual world in your room. For example, if you want to play poker with your friends but don’t have a poker table, an AR gadget can give an augmented reality visual to your regular table to make it look like a poker table.

Smartwatches

With the introduction of Apple’s smartwatch, demand for smart wearables has increased. Many other tech companies have also launched their smartwatches. This gadget has the potential to dominate the gaming industry in the future. Apple has launched a standalone app store for its watch, allowing users to download various apps for the watch. In the future, players will be allowed to play selected games from their smart devices. The concept was already introduced by Microgaming a few years ago. Microgaming developer a smartwatch that allows players to play slots without smartphones. This received a lukewarm response from players, but it may get wide acceptance in the future when possibilities are endless.

Mini Consoles

Gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox have changed the face of the gaming world, but now the trend of mini gaming consoles may emerge. Gaming phones are already available in the market, but they don’t replicate gaming consoles. With mini consoles, players can have an intuitive gaming experience. Sony and some other gaming companies have launched their mini gaming consoles, and they received positive responses from players. We expect next-gen smart mobile gaming consoles which would offer an enriched gaming experience. Thus, we can definitely say that such gadgets have a bright future in the gaming industry as players can have fun while on the move. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.

Comparison: iQoo Z5 vs iQoo Z3

Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo has introduced iQoo Z5 as the successor to iQoo Z3, which was launched a few months ago. The Z5 has debuted in China and will make its way to the Indian market on September 27.  The phone comes with a triple rear camera and an upgraded chipset. Moreover, it retains the 120Hz refresh rate display. Considering the price and the features we have put together iQoo Z5 up against its predecessor iQoo Z3 to help you decide, which offers all the features at its best price.

Display

iQoo Z5: 6.67-inch full HD+ LCD display iQoo Z3: 6.58-inch full-HD+ LCD display

Processor

iQoo Z5: Qualcomm Snapdragon 77G SoC with Adreno 642L GPU iQoo Z3:Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G SoC with Adreno 620 GPU

Rear camera(s)

iQoo Z5: Triple rear camera set-up that includes a 64-megapixel main sensor with an f/1.79 aperture. The set-up also houses an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture.  iQoo Z3: Triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture. In addition to this, there is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel lens with f/2.4 aperture.

Selfie camera

iQoo Z5: 16-megapixel sensor with an f/2.45 aperture  iQoo Z3: 16-megapixel camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture Also Read: iQoo Z5 with Snapdragon 778G SoC and 120Hz display launched in India

RAM and storage

iQoo Z5: 8GB RAM with 128GB and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage iQoo Z3: 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB/256GB storage

Battery

iQoo Z5: 5,000mAh battery with 44W flash charge fast charging support iQoo Z3: 4,400mAh battery with a 55W fast charging support. 

Operating system

iQoo Z5: OriginOS for iQoo 1.0 based on Android 11 iQoo Z3: OriginOS for iQoo 1.0 based on Android 11

Starting Price

iQoo Z5: Rs 23,990 iQoo Z3: Rs 19,990

Our Take

Both the iQoo phones share similarities in terms of cameras only. The rest of the specs of the newest iQoo Z5 have been upgraded and it has a slightly larger display, bigger battery life and Qualcomm Snapdragon 77G SoC with Adreno 642L GPU, too.  But the previous gen has a faster 2.8GHz chipset than the latest one with 2.4GHz, which means a smoother experience. In addition to this, the predecessor also has provision for a slot for a memory card that will give you more storage capacity. So in our opinion, iQoo Z3 is worth considering as it is more value for money if you are looking for more space and similar performance. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.

Twitter adds Bitcoin support to Tips, now allows Spaces users to record and replay audio conversations

In May this year, Twitter introduced a new way to support and donate money on the platform called Tip Jar. This feature was available for anyone using the microblogging site in English allowing users to send tips to accounts.  Now the functionality has been further expanded to all the users across the globe and has been renamed to Tips. Also, the social media platform has added support for sending tips using Bitcoin. Moreover, the new feature namely recording and replay options will be integrated into Spaces. When Tip Jar was launched in May it used third party payment. Services like RazorPay, Bandcamp, Cash App, Chipper, Patreon, Razorpay, Wealthsimple Cash and Venmo. In addition to this, the company has also added  GoFundMe – an online fundraising platform – and PicPay – a Brazilian mobile payments platform to the list.  Users can only send tips to accounts who have turned on Tips. If the feature is enabled you will see an icon next to the Follow button on the profile page. Tap the icon, and you’ll see a list of payment services or platforms that the account has enabled, and you can select whichever you prefer.  Now Twitter has added more payment options like Bitcoin to enable paying tips using Strike, a payments application built on the Bitcoin Lightning Network that allows people to send and receive Bitcoin.  Strike offers instant and free payments globally. With the new crypto addition, the creators will get cryptocurrency funds as tips. Strike is available to people in El Salvador and the U.S. (excluding Hawaii and New York). People in the eligible markets will have to sign up for a Strike account and add their Strike username to receive Bitcoin tips over the Lightning Network. You can use any Bitcoin Lightning wallet to send tips to someone’s Strike account.  Moreover, when enabling Tips on your Twitter profile you can now also add your Bitcoin address. People can copy your address and paste it into a Bitcoin wallet of their choice to send you a payment directly. But to enable the service or to send a tip the user should be above 18 years old.  Apart from this, Twitter has also added a recording and replay option to Spaces, which is an alternative to Clubhouse. This feature will allow users to listen to audio conversations after it has ended. Note that Clubhouse does not offer such a feature on its platform. As of now the feature is not yet released but is expected to be launched soon. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.