The Apple Event 2021 brought an array of next-generation products. The event truly laid down the products that are way beyond the expectations of Apple fans. Apple’s CEO, Tim Crook introduced a variety of futuristic gadgets like the Apple Card and the AirTag that will help families manage their finances and keep a track of their things. He also revealed the heart-throbbing new iMac and the iPad Pro that have set new dimensions and standards in performance and workflow.
The Apple Event 2021 showed that when it comes to improving the lifestyle by achieving convenience and efficiency, Apple is truly committed to offering an unmatchable experience and convenience to its customers. We know that you’ve been waiting for a while. So, without much ado, let’s dive into the revelations of the Apple Event 2021.
Apple iMac with M1 chip and 4.5K retina Display
The Apple Event 2021 unveiled the new iMac that comes with a sleek design and incredible processing capabilities. The iMac gets a larger 24-inch Retina display with a resolution of 4.5K. The 11.3 million pixels deliver 500 nits of brightness to give you a realistic viewing experience. The revolutionary M1 chip gets synergised with the macOS Big Sur to bring you a seamless workflow. Now, you can experience the integration of your iPhone with your iMac better than ever.
The new iMac comprises a 1080p FaceTime HD camera that ensures high-quality live chats in all light conditions. The six-speaker system combined with the Dolby Atmos gives you a spatial listening experience. The magic keyboard gets the Touch ID so that you can securely make payments, install apps, or just unlock your iMac. The best part is that the iMac comes in seven refreshing colours with a matching Magic Keyboard and the Magic Mouse.
According to Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, “M1 is a gigantic leap forward for the Mac, and today we’re excited to introduce the all-new iMac, the first Mac designed around the breakthrough M1 chip. With its striking design in seven stunning colours, its immersive 4.5K Retina display, the best camera, mics, and speakers ever in a Mac, and Touch ID, combined with the amazing performance of M1 and the power of macOS Big Sur, the new iMac takes everything people love about iMac to an entirely new level”.
Apple iMac with M1 chip and 4.5K retina Display
The new iMac will be available for order starting April 30, 2021, at the following prices.
8GB+128GB: ₹1,19,900
8GB+256GB: ₹1,39,900
8GB+512GB: ₹1,59,900
Apple iPad Pro with Liquid Retina XDR display
The Apple Event 2021 also announced the iPad Pro that now gets limitless capabilities with the new M1 chip. The 12.9-inch Pad Pro gets the futuristic Liquid Retina XDR display that offers a detailed visual experience to capture the minutest details while designing your art or 3D models. With the 5G connectivity, you can do the live streaming on the go using the all-new Ultra Wide front camera. The camera comes with new features like Center Stage for having engaging video calls.
According to Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, “The revolutionary M1 chip has been a breakthrough for the Mac, and we’re incredibly excited to bring it to iPad Pro. With M1’s huge jump in performance, a groundbreaking extreme dynamic range experience on the 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, up to 2TB of high-speed storage, Thunderbolt expansion, a four-speaker audio system, pro cameras with LiDAR Scanner, blazing-fast 5G connectivity, an amazing video-calling experience with Center Stage — combined with the advanced features of iPadOS and a powerful pro app ecosystem all in a device users can hold in one hand — there’s nothing else like iPad Pro”.
Apple iPad Pro with Liquid Retina XDR display
The new iPad Pro will be available for order starting April 30, 2021, at the following prices.
11-inch model:
128GB: ₹71,900
256GB: ₹80,900
512GB: ₹98,900
1TB: ₹1,34,900
2TB: ₹1,70,900
12.9-inch model:
128GB: ₹99,900
256GB: ₹1,08,900
512GB: ₹1,26,900
1TB: ₹1,62,900
2TB: ₹1,98,900
Next-generation Apple TV 4K
The Apple TV will now offer your favourite TV shows and movies at 4K resolution. With high frame rate HDR and Dolby Vision, the Apple TV will bring the best means of entertainment to your home. The A12 Bionic chip enables seamless audio processing and automatic colour adaptation to produce rich colours. The Apple TV remote gets new intuitive controls that effortlessly interact with the tvOS.
According to Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, “Apple TV 4K is in a category of its own, leveraging a deep integration of Apple hardware, software, and services that delivers a massive upgrade to any TV for the very best cinematic experience. With the A12 Bionic and the all-new Siri Remote, Apple TV 4K lets customers enjoy their favourite shows, movies, and more in the highest quality, with simple and intuitive controls. And of course, Apple TV 4K offers easy access to Apple services, along with thousands of apps on the App Store for even more entertainment options”.
Next-generation Apple TV 4K
The new iPad Pro will be available for order starting April 30, 2021, at the beginning price of $179.
Apple AirTag so that you never lose the key
The new AirTag is one of the most fascinating products released in the Apple Event 2021. It is a small accessory that will enable you to keep track of your keys, purse, or backpack. The end end-to-end encryption ensures that the data regarding the location remains anonymous.
According to Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing, “We’re excited to bring this incredible new capability to iPhone users with the introduction of AirTag, leveraging the vast Find My network, to help them keep track of and find the important items in their lives. With its design, unparalleled finding experience, and built-in privacy and security features, AirTag will provide customers with another way to leverage the power of the Apple ecosystem and enhance the versatility of iPhone”.
Apple AirTag so that you never lose the key
The new AirTag will be available for order starting April 30, 2021, at the following prices.
Single: $29
Pack of four: $99
Apple iPhone 12 goes purple
The iPhone 12 has been one of the most preferred smartphones. It not only comes with stunning looks but also breath-taking performance. It efficiently performs complex tasks like high-end gaming, 5G connectivity, and high-resolution video capturing. Now, the smartphone will also be available in the fresh purple colour that shall truly complement the spring season.
According to Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, “The incredible iPhone 12 is the most popular smartphone in the world, and the iPhone 12 family has an over 99 per cent customer satisfaction rate. The new purple finish, just in time for spring, adds another bright and fun option to the lineup, and we think customers are going to love it. This gorgeous new colour joins the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini family, which is available in five other stunning finishes, and features an advanced dual-camera system, Super Retina XDR display, improved durability, A14 Bionic — the fastest chip ever in a smartphone — great battery life, and the best 5G experience on any smartphone”.
Apple iPhone 12 goes purple
Apple Card Family to manage finances
Apple Card Family will help you effectively manage your finances. You can easily track your spendings on your iPhone and get a monthly record. Parents can now limit their child’s spending and instil in them healthier financial habits.
According to Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay, “We designed Apple Card Family because we saw an opportunity to reinvent how spouses, partners, and the people you trust most share credit cards and build credit together. There’s been a lack of transparency and consumer understanding in the way credit scores are calculated when there are two users of the same credit card since the primary account holder receives the benefit of building a strong credit history while the other does not. Apple Card Family lets people build their credit history together equally.”
Apple Card Family to manage finances
Apple’s commitment towards sustainable development and minimising emissions
The Apple Event 2021 indeed revealed next-generation products. At the same time, the company is aiming to achieve net-zero carbon footprints by 2030. This is evident from the company’s commitment to utilising recyclable raw material like aluminium, tin, and fibre packaging. Thus, Apple is not only giving the best to its customers but also giving back to the environment.
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Google is testing a new feature named Memories on its Canary version of the Chrome browser. This feature will enable the users to manage their activities on the web to get a better user experience. Memories will provide the user’s saved bookmarks, Chrome history, and tab groups in one place for quick access.
Unlike other features, the Memories feature cannot be enabled by merely going to the Chrome Settings. You need to run a few commands in the search bar before you can use it. Google is experimenting with the new Memories feature. As a result, the feature will take some time to show up in the Stable version of Chrome.
What is Chrome Canary?
Google release four versions of its Chrome browser, namely, Stable, Beta, Dev, and Canary. The Stable version is the most popular and most tested browser. On the other hand, Canary gives a futuristic experience of the Chrome browser.
Canary gets new updates and features more frequently than other versions of Chrome. It is suitable for those users who want to get their hands on the latest technologies that are yet to come on the stable version of the Chrome browser.
What is Chrome Canary?Note: Don’t choose Canary as your primary browser. Choose the Stable version instead for your tasks. However, you may install it to experience intriguing features that are yet to come on the Stable version. Unlike the Stable version, Canary is a raw browser and may not offer a seamless user experience.
How to enable the Memories feature on Chrome?
To activate the Memories feature on Chrome., follow these steps.
On your PC, Mac, or Linux, install the Chrome Canary version 92.0.4479.0 or higher
On the address bar of the browser, type “chrome://flags” and hit Enter.
Once you see the Flags screen, type “Memories” in the search bar.
Enable the Memories flag as soon as it appears on the screen.
To ensure that the data on other tabs of the browser is saved, restart your browser.
Using the Find My Device website, you can locate your lost Android device. You can also delete the data saved on it so that your privacy, work, and finance do not get compromised.
You must note that there is an uncertainty associated with the method to find your lost Android device. The process will be successful only if the lost Android happens to fulfil the following conditions.
It must not be switched off.
The lost must be signed in to a Google Account
It must be connected to the internet.
The location must be turned on.
The Find My Device feature must be turned on.
The device must be visible on Google Play.
How to remotely find, lock, or erase data on a lost Android device?
To remotely find, lock, or erase a lost Android device, follow these steps.
Sign in using your Google Account. If you own more than one devices, select the one that is lost. If the lost phone carries multiple user profiles, sign in with the main Googe Account.
The lost Android device will receive a notification.
Your web browser will display the location of your lost device on the map. It must be noted that the location showed is approximate. If the location of the lost device can’t be found, the map will display the last known location.
How to remotely find, lock, or erase a lost Android device?
Click Enable lock & erase choose the following options.
Play sound: Despite the device being on silent or vibrate mode, this feature will force the lost smartphone to ring at maximum volume for five minutes.
Secure device:This feature will lock the lost device with your pattern, password, or PIN. You may also add a phone number on the lock screen so that someone may contact you.
Erase device: This feature permanently erases all data saved on the lost device. However, the data on the micro SD card may not get deleted. Once you delete the data, Find My Device ceases to work on the smartphone.
Motorola, the American multinational telecommunications company, has launched the new g60 and g40 fusion smartphones. Each of the devices will come packed with a powerful chip, high-resolution camera setup, and a massive battery. The best part is that these smartphones are Made in India.
Motorola made the global announcements regarding the g60 and g40 fusion smartphones first in India. The moto g60 is India’s most affordable smartphone offering a 108MP rear camera and a 32MP selfie camera. Moreover, the moto 60 and the moto g40 fusion are the most affordable smartphones featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor.
What are the features of the moto g60?
The moto g60 will be equipped with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor accompanied by 6GB of RAM. It will feature a 120Hz 6.8-inch HDR10 display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The smartphone will sport a 108MP quad-camera setup for capturing high-resolution images and videos. The ultrawide sensor will provide a field of view of up to 118 degrees.
The 32MP selfie camera is designed using the Quad Pixel technology for enhanced light sensitivity. The new Dual Capture mode will enable you to use the rear and front cameras simultaneously. The moto g60 will house a powerful 6000mAh battery that will keep you going through the entire weekend. The smartphone will provide 128GB storage expandable up to 1TB.
What are the features of the moto g60?
What are the features of the moto g40 fusion?
The moto g40 will be powered by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor. The smartphone will be available in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants. It will feature a 120Hz 6.8-inch HDR10 display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. You will get a 64MP quad-camera setup supported by Quad Pixel technology to enable you to capture high-resolution images even in low-light conditions.
The moto g40 comprises an advanced ultrawide lens to offer a field of view of up to 118 degrees. The smartphone is powered by a massive 6000mAh battery that can keep the device awake throughout the weekend. The smartphone offers two storage options of 64GB and 128 GB expandable up to 1TB.
What are the features of the moto g40 fusion?
How much will the moto g60 and the moto g40 fusion cost?
The feature-loaded moto g60 and the 640 fusion will come at with fascinating offers. These smartphones will be available in two colour variants, namely, Frosted Champagne and Dynamic Gray. The price points of the devices with their respective offers are as follows.
The moto g60 will arrive on April 27, 12 PM on Flipkart at a price of ₹19,999. ICICI Bank credit card users may avail themselves of an instant discount of ₹1,500 and buy the smartphone at an effective price of ₹16,499.
The moto g40 fusion will able available starting May 1, 12 PM on Flipkart. The 4GB+64GB version will cost ₹13,999 while the 6GB+128Gb variant will be priced at ₹15,999. ICICI Bank credit card users may avail themselves of an instant discount of ₹1,000 and buy the smartphones at effective prices of ₹12,999 and of ₹14,999 respectively.
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MediaTek, the Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company, announced to release its Dimensity 1200 chipset that will feature optimised 5G capabilities. The processor will significantly improve the gameplay rendering and responses. The SoC will enable the smartphone cameras to capture images of up to 200MP resolution. The smartphones equipped with this chip will deliver enhanced multimedia performance and 5G connectivity. Realme is expected to be the first smartphone company that will install the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor in its smartphones.
What is the architecture of the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC?
The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 Soc offers a 6nm chip design. The octa-core architecture enables the CPU to get clocked at a frequency of up to 3GHz. The chipset comprises an Arm Mali-G77 MC9 GPU to deliver high graphic performance while gaming or video-streaming. The six-core MediaTek APU 3.0 enables advanced AI multimedia capabilities and faster refresh rates. The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC is 25% less power-consuming 22% faster and as compared to its predecessor.
The architecture of the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC is as follows.
1X Ultra Core: Arm Cortex-A78 up to 3GHz with 2X L2 cache
3X Super Cores: Arm Cortex-A78 up to 2.6GHz
4X Efficiency Cores: Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2GHz
According to Anku Jain, Managing Director, MediaTek India, “MediaTek Dimensity 1200 reiterates our focus on 5G and commitment to deliver compelling technologies. It will enable our OEMs to build competitive products that enable premium and incredible experiences. The SoC will mark a new beginning for the smartphone segment in India with its flagship features that blend the best of all worlds – be it processor technology, camera, AI features, gaming or connectivity enhancements. With flagship 5G chipset technology, MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC will take user experience to the next level be in terms of AI, camera, processor speed, gaming capabilities and much more. We expect more OEMs to launch MediaTek Dimensity 1200 powered smartphones in the near future”.
What performance capabilities will the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC unlock in smartphones?
What performance capabilities will the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC unlock in smartphones?
The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC is developed using MediaTek HyperEngine 3.0 gaming technology that delivers enhanced ray-tracing capabilities to games. The sophisticated AI processors improve the imaging and response of video games. The MediaTek MiraVision HDR tecnology delivers cenamatic experience on a smartphone screen. The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC is optimised using MediaTek’s 5G UltraSave technology for efficiently delivering fast connectivity.
According to Madhav Sheth, Vice President – Realme and CEO, Re India and Europe, “Realme and MediaTek have collaborated since the launch of Reme 1 in 2018, bringing MediaTek Helio P60 chipset for the first time to India. The launch of Dimensity 1200 is another milestone towards realizing that vision, as it brings the power of nanoscale processor with 6nm design, up to 3 GHz speed with octa-core CPU, power-efficient and highly capable 5G integrated mode. Realme will be launching India’s first Dimensity 1200 powered smartphone very soon. The high-performance SoC will evolve the average owner’s smartphone usage exponentially, with enhanced video and photography capabilities, gaming technology, refresh displays, and an AI processor.”
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NASA’s Mars Ingenuity helicopter becomes the first powered aircraft to make a controlled flight on a planet other than the earth. The copter hovered at a height of about 10feet in the Martian atmosphere. According to NASA, the Ingenuity helicopters shall commit four more flights on Mars in the next thirty days.
According to NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk, “Ingenuity is the latest in a long and storied tradition of NASA projects achieving a space exploration goal once thought impossible”.
Does NASA’s Mars Ingenuity helicopter run a Samsung Galaxy S5 chip?
NASA’s Mars Ingenuity helicopter that took the historic flight on mars has been celebrated throughout the world. Interestingly, the aircraft runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor that was installed in the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the OnePlus One. However, the chip runs a Linux operating system instead of Android. The Snapdragon 801 processor installed on the aircraft carries out tasks including flight control systems ad visual navigation system.
According to NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk, “The X-15 was a pathfinder for the space shuttle. Mars Pathfinder and its Sojourner rover did the same for three generations of Mars rovers. We don’t know exactly where Ingenuity will lead us, but today’s results indicate the sky – at least on Mars – may not be the limit”.
What are the implications of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chip on NASA’s Mars Ingenuity helicopter?
The fact that NASA used the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chip on its Mars Ingenuity helicopter has compelled many to change their perceptions regarding smartphone chips. Usually, smartphones are perceived as devices with limited performance capabilities. This may be due to the restrictions in the size when compared to a full-sized desktop computer. However, the successful flight of the Ingenuity helicopter has made us rethink what a smartphone processor is capable of.
According to Ingenuity lead operations manager Tim Canham, “We upload the commands we want to run, and then we die inside for hours waiting to learn what happened. Then, when all the data comes back, we frantically get online and look at it to make sure that everything went the way we wanted it to go”.
What are the implications of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chip on NASA’s Mars Ingenuity helicopter?
Smartphone chips have greatly evolved in the last decade. Nowadays, smartphone chips can perform resource-intensive tasks like gaming and video recording and stream at up to 4K resolution. With a limited form-factor, you get the same performance as a full-fledged desktop computer. With a high degree of optimisation, these processors can offer lag-free multitasking, 5G connectivity, and Wi-Fi 6 support.
According to Ingenuity’s chief pilot, Havard Grip, “What we didn’t fully appreciate initially is how much that density changed the way the vehicle handled. It would be like riding a bicycle with grocery bags hanging from the handlebars, swinging back and forth. In other words, when you try to control it, you don’t get a crisp clean response. You get a sluggish, oscillatory response, what we call flapping.”
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Amazon Pay, an online payments processing service owned by Amazon, is planning to aid Kirana shops by facilitating loans and insurance. Kirana stores form an essential chain of merchants throughout India. They sell products and services that cater to the day-to-day requirements of the people.
By extending micro-financial services to Kirana stores, Amazon Pay aims to provide a marketplace for getting easy finances to extend their business and reach out to a wide range of customers. Indian Kirana Stores mostly run offline. The loan facility of Amazon Pay will not only provide financial security to their business but also connect them to the e-commerce network.
How will Amazon Pay extend loans and insurance to Kirana stores?
The Amazon Pay for Business application will serve as an important means for facilitating finances to Kirana stores. The app will also allow them to generate their QR codes for conveniently receiving payments from their customers. The company targets to connect around five million offline merchants with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
According to Mahendra Nerurkar, Amazon Pay India director and chief executive, “When we think about micro-financial services, kiranas have become a key part for the long tail of merchants; we want to extend these services too. However, we are happy to be an enabler marketplace for these services, with banks, lenders and other financial institutions doing a good job in offering these services”.
How will Amazon Pay extend loans and insurance to Kirana stores?
Amazon plans to bring about a million offline retailers under its Local Shops programme. This will enable these retailers to utilise the power of the internet and scale the visibility of their products. Amazon Pay’s new initiative will help Kirana owners get aware of the micro-financial services and their connected benefits with government schemes to enhance the supply chain and minimise risks.
According to Mahendra Nerurkar, Amazon Pay India director and chief executive, “The two big areas for Amazon Pay are ‘digitizing cash’ and scaling its credit offering. We want to enable customers to consume more and extend credit in a responsible way. The moment you digitize cash for a customer, you will be able to offer more services to them later. And this stands true for SMEs too”.
How does Amazon want to assist Kirana shops?
Amazon Pay aims to bring more than a million offline Kirana stores under its Local Shops programme. Amazon’s ‘Local Shop’ programme was rolled out last year bringing Kirana stores under Amazon’s e-commerce platform. This programme would enable the Kirana owners to expand their customer reach over a larger area.
According to Manish Tiwary, vice president, Amazon India, “What started as a pilot, has now become a pan-India phenomenon enabling local businesses to come online and benefit from technology adoption and e-commerce. The encouraging response to the Local Shops on Amazon program reflects in the rapid scale-up of the program to 50,000+ sellers in less than one year of launch. It underlines how digital enablement and digital inclusion can help them scale and contribute to a digital economy.
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The Cupertino based tech firm Apple is going to host its ‘Spring Loaded’ event today. At today’s event, the company expected to reveal its next-generation iPad Pro. This is going to be a virtual Apple event and the company is most likely to introduce more devices aside from iPad Pro. It is highly anticipated that the iPhone maker could launch new AirPods, Apple TV and iMac along with the AirTag which is a Bluetooth tracker.
Apple ‘Spring Loaded’ event timings and How to Livestream?
The Apple ‘Spring Loaded’ event will be held virtually today. The Apple Event will be live-streamed through the company’s official website and various social media channels. The event can be watched at 10 am PDT and 10:30 pm IST. This event can also be watched on the Apple TV app via any of the supported devices.Aside from this, you can also catch the action live on YouTube. For your convenience, we have also embedded the link below.
What you can expect at today’s Apple Event?
The company has the tradition to stay tight-lipped on what it is going to reveal at its events. Apple will officially reveal that what it is going to bring to the table during the event only. At Tuesday’s event, we are expected to see a host of new devices which includes the all-new iPad Pro, AirPods, Apple TV, redesigned iMac and the company’s Bluetooth tracker AirTag.About the iPad Pro, the new model will feature a mini-LED screen. This feature will come to its top variant of the 12.9-inch model, whereas the other versions are tipped to have an 11-inch LCD screen. TheMini-LED display is said to offers a better contrast ratio which is being manufactured by the Taiwan-based suppliers Ennostar, General Interface Solution, and Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology.On the other hand, the reports suggest that Apple could also bring the redesigned iMac models at today’s Apple event. According to the speculations, the new iMac would include Apple’s M1 chip. Moreover this time the company is expected to reveal a 24-inch model of iMac.Speaking of the AirPods, the new models as said to be named AirPods 3 or AirPods (2021). These will look similar to AirPods Pro in terms of design and will include its system-in-package (SiP). In addition to the optimised Noise cancellation feature, it would further include Siri- Apple’s Voice Assistant.Finally, the company is also said to bring AirTag which is the company’s first Bluetooth tracker similar to Tile. It might feature a waterproof design along with magnetic charging and a removable battery. In addition to this, it will also have support for Find My App for the ability to track non-Apple devices.
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Portable storage drives enable you to easily store and carry data wherever you go. Nowadays, most storage devices come with encrypted data protection so that you can keep your files secure. When it comes to memory management tasks like data fetching and feeding, Solid State Drives (SSDs) perform way better than a hard drive. Not only are they compact, but also they are much faster.
Conventional Hard Drives are mechanical storage devices made of moving parts. As a result, they are susceptible to shocks, wear/tear and drops. On the other hand, Solid-State Drives are made of several memory chips installed on a circuit board. This provides durability and protection against shocks and falls. Being small in size, you can easily carry them in your pocket.
Here are the best Solid State Drives (SSDs) you can buy at price above ₹10,000.
1) Samsung T7 1TB Portable SSD
The Samsung T7 SSD is lightweight and comes with a portable design that easily fits in your pocket. The SSD offers secure and fast data transfer. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 with embedded PCIe NVMe technology ensures sequential read-write operations so that data transfer is smooth with up to 1,050MB/s. This external drive is even faster than its predecessor Samsung T5. The T7 implements AES 256-bit encrypted password to keep your data safeguarded. Moreover, the metal design ensures that the storage drive withstands falls and shocks. You don’t have to worry about overheating as T7 uses ePCM technology comes with Dynamic Thermal Guard.
Samsung T7 1TB Portable SSDBuy on Amazon
Price: ₹ 12,999
2) Seagate One Touch 1 TB External SSD
The Seagate OneTouch SSD comes with a compact textile design that goes well with your outfit. It offers boosted data transfer speeds of up to 400MB/s. The durable enables you to carry it while travelling or at the office. The SSD is compatible with Windows and Mac devices and comes equipped with Sync Plus Software. The USB 3.0 drive offers continuous backup as long as the device is plugged in. With this SSD, you get three-year data recovery services from Rescue. So you don’t have to stress out during accidental data losses. Also, you get a one-year Mylio Create a plan and a four-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan.
Seagate One Touch 1 TB External SSD
Price: ₹13,390
Buy on Amazon
3) Western Digital WD My Passport SSD 1TB
The WD My Passport SSD features a slim metal design and a variety of colour options. Along with a stylish look, the SSD provides reliable performance. You get read speeds of up to 1,050MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s. The device implements 256-bit AES hardware encryption to keep your data safe wherever you go. The tough metal design makes the SSD drop-resistant up to 6.5ft. You get back up the software so that you can easily back up high-volume files to your cloud storage. The WD My Passport SSD is cross-compatible with USB 3.2 Gen-2 and USB-C for seamless data transfer.
Western Digital WD My Passport SSD 1TB
Price: ₹ 12,729
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4) G-Technology R-Series 1TB External Solid State Drive
The G-Technology R-Series offers a rugged and portable design. The IP67 rating assures that the device is resistant to splashes and dust. Moreover, you get a 1,000lb crushproof rating with 3m to drop protection. The SSD provides data transfer speeds of up to 560MB/s. The USB-C port with a USB 3.1 gen 2 interface makes the storage drive compatible with almost all kinds of laptops. It also comes with a USB 3.0/2.0 cable adapter to ensure backwards compatibility. With the G-DRIVE mobile SSD R-series, you can keep huge volumes of data files secure and synchronised.
G-Technology R-Series 1TB External Solid State Drive
Price: ₹ 26,215
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5) SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB
The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD comes with universal compatibility. As a result, it works with a variety of PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones. The USB Type-C and Type-A enable you to easily transfer your data on the go. You get continuous data transfer speeds of up to 1050MB/s. The SSD is not only fast but also compact and durable. It features IP55 rating so that you don’t have to worry about dust splashes. Moreover, the device can withstand drops of up to 2m. With included hardware encryption feature, you can keep your data secure and easy to access. This SSD offers a 5-year limited warranty.
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB
Price: ₹ 13,326
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Oppo A74 5G is all set to launch in India today. This is going to be the company’s first 5G ready mobile phone to be priced under Rs 20,000. In addition to this, it will be Oppo’s first A series phone with 5G capabilities. But the Indian variant of the phone will be quite different from other markets including Cambodia and Thailand. Here it would feature a hole-punch design display with a 90Hz Hyper-color Screen technology. Yes, according to the company, Oppo A74 5G will be launching in India today. The device is said to make its debut through the e-commerce website Amazon at 12 noon. Just ahead of the launch the phone has also been listed on the e-retail website to tease its availability and showcase the key highlights. Besides this, the company has revealed that Oppo A74 5G will be priced under Rs 20,000.Speaking of the specifications, the upcoming smartphone is said to be different from the device that was launched earlier in other markets. The company has revealed that Oppo A74 5G will feature a hole-punch design display with a 90Hz Hyper-color Screen technology. This will offer vibrant and clear photos and videos, whether of portraits, landscapes, food or even night shots with higher colour saturation and accuracy than the previous generation of A Series. The Hyper-color will enable you to perceive a wider spectrum of colours that are more realistic and accurate.The device is rumoured to come with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ LCD display offering 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate support. So the AMOLED screen has been replaced with an LCD panel. Unlike the original model that has a quad rear camera setup and a 16-megapixel selfie camera whereas the Indian variant is rumoured to come with a triple rear camera setup and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Furthermore, it would include two 2-megapixel lenses alongside the primary sensor.In addition to this, the 5G smartphone is tipped to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Oppo A74 5G is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
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