Since wireless earphones have become mainstream, very few people want to bother themselves with cables. Naturally, all the major technology companies have come up with their own wireless earbuds in the last few years, and you can also find the product in all price ranges. Recently, Acer launched its Gateway GAHR012 TWS earbuds in India at a price of Rs 3,499. If you have been considering buying these, check out our review of Acer Gateway GAHR012 earbuds:
Acer Gateway GAHR012 design
The design of Acer Gateway GAHR012 earbuds is one among its pros. The earbuds as well as their case are White in colour and have a very premium look and feel. The charging case of the earbuds is rectangular in shape but has rounded corners. On the front, there is a button and LED indicators, while on the back, information like the model number is mentioned in a very tiny font in Silver colour. The bottom has the USB Type-C charging port. Acer Gateway GAHR012 earbuds’ case has a magnetic closure, and obviously this is a good thing as it stops the earphones from falling out of the case.
Coming to the earbuds, as we mentioned earlier, they are also White in colour. But they also have some Black coloured accents. Even the ‘R’ and ‘L’ written on the right and the left earbud respectively are Black. Besides this, there are three ear tips that the company has given in the box, so you can choose the one that fits you the best. Another good aspect of the earbuds is that they are very light in weight, and hence, you wouldn’t feel uncomfortable with them even if you wear them for hours at a stretch. Acer Gateway GAHR012 comes with IPX4 rating, which makes them water resistant. The earbuds also come with touch controls, so with a single tap on the earbuds (while they are in use) will play or pause the music or can answer incoming phone calls.
Volume can be increased and decreased by pressing and holding the right and the left earbud respectively. Music tracks can also be changed by double-tapping on the earbuds. Double tap the left one to go on a previous track and double tap the right one for the next track. In a nutshell, we would say that Acer Gateway GAHR012 earbuds are comfortable to wear and premium in looks. We don’t have any complains as far as the design goes.
Acer Gateway GAHR012 performance
Before going on to the performance, we would talk about pairing the earbuds with a smartphone. It was fairly easy to pair the Acer Gateway GAHR012 earbuds to our device. The Bluetooth of the earbuds turns on the moment you take them out of the case. Then, you can just go to the Bluetooth section of your smartphone and look for ‘GAHR012’. Click on it to pair. However, if you want TWS enabled, then first pair the earbuds together and then pair them with your device.
The connection between our smartphone and earbuds remained strong and clear at all times. After pairing the earbuds, even if our smartphone was kept in a different room, the performance wasn’t affected due to the range.
The earbuds from Acer come with a 9mm audio driver and support a frequency range of 20Hz to 20KHz. The earbuds also have a latency of 220ms. The sound quality that Gateway GAHR012 earbuds produce is extremely good and the clarity of sound is maintained even at very high volumes. Noise cancellation is another aspect that the earbuds excelled in. Even when we used the earbuds at a rather busy airport, we weren’t disturbed much by the outside noise (besides the loud announcements, of course). Last but not the least, the quality of bass produced by the earbuds was really impressive.
Coming to the battery life of the earbuds, they easily last around 4-5 hours on a single charge. Then, you can put them back again in the charging case, and they’ll be fully charged again in 1.5-2 hours. You can do this thrice before charging the case again.
Verdict
At a price of Rs 3,499, Acer Gateway GAHR012 TWS earbuds are a good buy. The earbuds are premium to look at and the performance is great too. The sound clarity is really good and the bass and noise cancellation are pros too. We faced a slight problem because of the touch controls of the earbuds because there were times when we inadvertently paused the music, but then, we’re sure with time users would get more accustomed to it. We see no reason to not recommend it.
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Its official Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo is bringing its flagship series to India on April 26. The Chinese smartphone company has officially announced the launch of the upcoming iQoo 7 series to the country. Recently, the company revealed that the lineup will be available for purchase from Amazon.in when it launches later in the country this month. The Series will include two new devices iQoo 7 and iQoo 7 Legend. To recall, the devices have already been launched in China earlier this year.The iQOO 7 Legend has also been listed on Amazon.in and is designed in partnership with BMW M Motorsport. The phone features the iconic colour stripes on the back. The company has not yet shared more details about the launch, but we expect them to be revealed very soon. As said, the iQOO 7 Series will be available on Amazon.in at an expected starting price of ₹ 40,000. Taking a fast recap of the pricing iQoo 7 was launched in China with a price tag of CNY 3,798 that translates to Rs 43,100 for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage option while the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage was offered at CNY 4,198 that changes to Rs 47,600. Speaking of the specifications, the iQoo 7 is expected to share similar specs with that of the Chinese variant. The 5G mobile phone will run OriginOS for iQoo on top of Android 11. It will feature a 6.62-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. The 120Hz refresh rate panel will offer a 91.4 percent screen-to-body ratio, and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, there will be an octa-core Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM.For photos and videos, there will be a triple camera setup on the back of iQoo 7 that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.79 aperture, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 13-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.46 aperture. The 5G smartphone by iQoo will pack a 16-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture.The phone is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. But it is not known if the 120W faster charger will come in the box at this price point. For the connectivity, it includes 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. This will be another entrant in the fast-growing gaming smartphone arena, where Asus ROG and OnePlus have already launched their respective contenders this year.
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The Chinese Electronics manufacturer TCL has announced the launch of MoveAudio devices in India. This branding includes two wireless earphones namely TCL MoveAudio S150, MoveAudio S200 alongside ACTV500 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. All the earphones are Bluetooth enables and comes with an IP rating for splash and dust resistance. In addition to this, the earphones are claimed to offer a longer battery life. Have a look at their pricing and specs details below.
TCL MoveAudio wireless earphones and ACTV500 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones: Pricing and availability
TCL MoveAudio S150 has been launched in India at an affordable price of Rs 1,999. The earphones will be available in a classic white colour option only. Whereas TCL MoveAudio S200 comes with a price tag of Rs 3,999 and will be available in the same colour option as its younger sibling. The ACTV500 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones will retail in India at Rs 4,499 and will be offered in a single Copper Dust colour.All these audio products by TCL will be available for purchase via Flipkart and select retail outlets in the country starting April 15.TCL MoveAudio S150
Specifications
TCL MoveAudio S150 TWS comes with 13mm drivers. It offers Bluetooth v5.0 for connectivity. The device is touch-enabled and it can be controlled with touch or voice commands as it has support for Voice assistant too. The earphones are IPX4 rated for splash and dust resistance. In addition to this, each earbud provides 3.5 hours of playback on a single charge and a total playtime of 20 hours with the charging case.MoveAudio S200TCL MoveAudio S200 features electronic noise cancellation, too. This technology helps in cancelling or filter out unnecessary noise in the environment to offer clear audio to its user. These also have two dual beaming forming mics, which focus on the user’s voice and let the listener hear clear audio. The device comes with up to 3.5 hours of playback and up to 23 hours of total battery life with the charging case.The TCL ACTV500 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones include 6mm drivers. The earphones also come with Bluetooth v5.0 for connectivity and have an IPX5 rating for water resistance. The earphones are said to offer punchy bass. It offers a total battery backup of 33 hours and each earpiece offers 3.5 hours of listening time.
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The world’s largest semiconductor chip manufacturer (by revenue), Intel may release its new discrete GPU Named Intel DG2. It will be the first consumer gaming-grade GPU designed by the company.
What are the expected features of the Intel DG2?
The Intel DG2 GPU will not only be a significant upgrade over its predecessor DG1. In fact, the DG2 may give a tough competition to the latest NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX series. The Intel DG2 is maybe designed by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) as Intel had earlier revealed that it may outsource the manufacturing of its DG2 GPUs. The Graphics card will comprise TCMC’s 6nm node to deliver a speed of up to 512 execution units and a clock frequency of up to 2.2Ghz.
What is the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is designed on a second-generation RTX architecture. THE GPU houses advance ray-tracing cores, a high-speed G6 memory, enhanced streaming multiprocessors, and tensor cores. As a result, the graphics card can render outstanding visuals of the most demanding games including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, FarCry 6, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 features an 8GB GDDR6 memory whereas the Intel DG2 is expected to offer a 16GB GDDR6 memory. The graphics card is known for its seamless DLSS AI acceleration. The Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) is an image upscaling technology introduced by Nvidia that uses Deep Learning to enhance lower-resolution models to higher-resolution models in real-time.
Can Intel DG2 give tough competition to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070?
Just like NVIDIA, Intel’s DG2 may also come with a 256-bit memory bus The graphics card is may also have a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of about roughly 275W. Intel is reportedly working on its XeSS technology to compete against NVIDIA’s DLSS technology. Currently, a majority of video game developers design their games that support the DLSS AI Acceleration. In future, Intel will have to get the developers on board to design video games supporting the XeSS technology as well.
Can Intel DG2 give tough competition to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070? (Image Credit: NVIDIA)
How soon can we expect the Intel DG2 to arrive?
The Intel DG2 will be the most advanced GPU launched by Intel. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX series has set new benchmarks in the field of graphics card performance. As a result, Intel would carry out rigorous testing and make appropriate improvements to ensure a class-apart graphics performance.
Intel has not made any announcement regarding the launch of the DG2 graphics card. Intel would like to make sufficient units to check supply issues that happened with NVIDIA and AMP in the past. Thus, we may expect the Intel DG2 to arrive by the end of 2021.
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Mi 11 Ultra is confirmed to debut in India on April 23. In a new development, Xiaomi’s VP has teased to launch more devices alongside the flagship phone. To recall, the Mi 11 Series was earlier launched in China in December last year with the release of the standard variant followed by a global launch in February this year. In the following month, the company introduced more devices to the series which included Mi 11 Ultra and two others.Xiaomi Global Vice President Manu Kumar Jain has shared on Twitter that the Mi 11 Series is set to launch on April 23 in India. In addition to this, the company’s head executive has also shared key highlights of the upcoming lineup. He said the series will include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC and on the launch day, we are going to see not one but more devices alongside Mi 11 Ultra. We would like to tell you that Mi 11 series includes 5 more smartphones out of which only four devices are powered by Snapdragon 888 SoC namely- Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, and Mi 11i. While Mi 11 Lite comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G SoC. The company has revealed that the powerful Mi 11 Ultra is confirmed to debut on April 23 but is yet to confirm which other devices will launch alongside the Ultra variant.The Tweet reads, “#Qualcomm #Snapdragon 888: the latest & the best.” He further added, “Happy to bring #Snapdragon888 on not 1, but many Mi phones!#Mi11Series: launching on 23.04”Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra brings a quad-curved 6.81-inch 2K WQHD+ E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate panel with a 240Hz touch sampling rate support. In addition to this, there is a secondary 1.1-inch AMOLED touch screen with 126×294 pixels of resolution. The phone runs MIUI 12 on top of Android 11 out of the box. Under the hood, there is Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with Adreno 660 GPU.In terms of imaging capabilities, Mi 11 Ultra features a triple rear camera setup with a multi-functional secondary display for notifications, battery level, and weather alerts. It consists of a 50-megapixel Samsung GN2 primary wide-angle sensor with f/1.95 aperture and OIS support. Also, there are two 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 ultra-wide-angle and tele-macro sensors (5x optical and 120x digital zoom) onboard. All three sensors support 8K video recording at 24fps. Upfront, there is a 20-megapixel sensor for taking selfies and video calling.Moreover, there is a 5,000mAh battery, which has support for 67W wired and wireless fast charging tech along with a 10W reverse wireless charging tech.As far as the pricing is concerned the device is tipped to come with a starting price of Rs 70,000. In China, the price of the device starts at CNY 5,999 (approx Rs 66,400) for the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, whereas the 12GB with 256GB storage variant at CNY 6,499 (approx Rs 72,000) and the 12GB RAM with 512GB storage variant priced at CNY 6,999 (approx Rs 77,500). In fact, the price of the Special Edition with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage has been set at CNY 6,999 that changes to Rs 77,500.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment, a multinational video game and digital entertainment company, is planning to release PlayStation Now in India soon. The company had earlier decided to introduce the service in India in 2020. However, it could not be implemented due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
What Is PlayStation Now?
PlayStation Now is a subscription-based game streaming service developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was initially released in limited in North America in 2014 and gradually reached other regions of the world. The platform offers more than 800 games and new games are added every month.
The PlayStation Now comes with a 7-day free trial after the expiry of which you can subscribe to any of the three available pricing options. Regardless of the plan you choose, you get access to single-player as well as multiplayer modes without paying any additional fee for the online multiplayer component.
What is the benefit of PlayStation Now?
The PlayStation Now provides a platform to stream PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 games to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. As a result, users can download PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 games on their PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 consoles without needing the internet to stream them.
With PlayStation Now, you can get instant access to the PS Now library that offers you several games to stream or download. Some of the famous games include The Last of Us, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, Bloodborne, Mafia 3, Darksiders Genesis, and Call of Duty Black Ops III.
PlayStation Now subscription plans
What is the difference between the PlayStation Now and the Xbox Game Pass?
The PlayStation Now and the Xbox Game Pass are quite similar as both are subscription-based services offering you a plethora of games. Although PlayStation Now was launched before the Xbox Game Pass, the latter has managed to gain much popularity among gamers due to its robust service and reach.
The reason for the success of the Xbox Game Pass is its high-quality library and frequent addition of exclusive games. However, PlayStation is also working on the addition of powerful game titles, cost reduction and the introduction of downloads to complement the streaming component.
Why the PlayStation Now will take time to overtake the Xbox Game Pass popularity in India?
Xbox has partnered with Electronic Arts to release its EA Play subscription to PC users who have Xbox Game Pass membership. The company is aiming to extend the players’ access to EA Play that offers Electronic Arts video games on subscription. With the Xbox Game Pass subscription, users will be able to access several video games without paying an extra cost. The game library includes Battlefield 5, Need for Speed Heat, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
The EA Play subscription also comes with additional monthly rewards. The players can get rewards including EA Play Celebration Pack for Madden 21, Gold Team Fantasy MUT packs, and N7 Weapon Charm for Apex Legends. People using the EA Desktop app can get discounts on digital purchases. They will also access the exclusive in-game challenged and reward and member-only content.
Why the PlayStation Now will take time to overtake the Xbox Game Pass popularity in India?
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To provide the latest technology to the customers at an affordable price, Timex Group India Ltd has today announced the launch of its latest fitness bands in India today. The company has launched the Timex Fit health monitoring smartwatch, which comes with up-to-date features for health monitoring as well as fitness features. The device includes a unique Telemedicine feature, Temperature Sensor, Sp02 Monitor and others.
Timex Fit health monitoring smartwatch price and availability
The Timex Fit health monitoring smartwatch comes with a price tag of Rs 6,995 for the silicon band variant while with the metal band at Rs 7,495. It will be available for purchase via authorized Timex retailers or on the official website shop.timexindia.com. It will come in two variant Black Mesh and Rose Gold Mesh (metal) straps with Black, Black Blue and Black Red silicone straps colour options to choose from.
Timex Fit health monitoring smartwatch tech specs
Timex Fit health monitoring smartwatch comes with a 35 mm rectangular casing. The coloured display is touch-enabled and supports up to 10 watch faces. It also allows users to personalize it by setting their favourite photos as their watch face. The smartwatch offers 10 different sports mode which includes Running, Cycling, Tennis, Yoga, Dance, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Hiking, and Gym.
The unique telemedicine feature on the fitness band said to offer customers the comfort of consulting or booking an appointment with the doctor without actually visiting their clinic. Compatible with the Timex FIT App from the App Store or Play Store and pair your Timex Fit watch to share your fitness and health and wellness data with your loved ones; enabling them to remotely monitor your wellbeing and be alerted should you require help. In addition to the health features on the smartwatch includes Temperature, SPO2, as well as heart rate monitoring. Besides this, it comes with a Calendar Reminder, Call, Message Notification, smart sleep monitor system, activity tracker and a sedentary reminder that can help you achieve a balanced lifestyle by keeping a track of your everyday routine. The device is also claimed to last for 6-day when fully charged.
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Motorola, the American multinational telecommunications company, may release two new smartphones belonging to the Moto G-series. Recently, the company was rumoured to release two mid-range smartphones. Although the names of the smartphones are yet to be revealed, speculations suggest the name to be Moto G60.
What are the expected features of the Moto G smartphones?
The Moto G smartphones have been in discussions even before their announcement because of their camera. The devices may feature a high-resolution camera. Here are the details about the features of the smartphone series.
Camera and Display
One of the two Moto G smartphones may feature a 108MP quad-camera setup at the rear. It is interesting to note that the rear camera may only have three lenses. However, one of three lenses at the rear will provide two different modes. This could be possible if the macro lens performs the function of the ultrawide lens as well. The smartphone will also sport a 32MP camera at the front for clicking selfies and video calling. There is not much information about the setup of the selfie camera. But the rumours suggest that it could be located in the punch hole at the front. The devices may come packed with a 6.78-inch display with a refresh rate of 120Hz for smooth scrolling and gaming experience.
The current Moto G10 (Price: ₹9,999)Buy Moto G10 on Flipkart
Processor, Memory, and Battery
The Moto G smartphone may come with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor. This will ensure lag-free multitasking and high-end gaming. The smartphones may feature 6GB RAM so that the device can run the background applications without slowing down. The devices may house a massive 6,000mAh battery to run the device. The powerful battery will provide a long-lasting backup that may have an advantage over other smartphones including gaming smartphones. You may also get 128GB of storage to keep your files and applications.
What is the expected time of arrival of the Moto G smartphones?
The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. April 13 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform.
The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST. The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.
How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz
To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.
April 13 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which Of These States Has No IPL Team Never Represented?
Answer: Bihar
Question 2: Which Of These Is The Official Broadcast Partner Of The Indian Premier League 2021?
Answer: Star India
Question 3: Who Was Adjudged Player Of The Match In The Inaugural Match Of IPL 2021?
Answer: Harshal Patel
Question 4: After Missing IPL 2020, Which CSK Player Scored A Half-Century In His Comeback Match In IPL 2021?
Answer: Suresh Raina
Question 5: In 2013, Chris Gayle Scored IPL’s Fastest Century In 30 Balls Against Which Team?
Answer: Pune Warriors India
Amazon Quiz has gone live now. The quiz can be played daily from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. Amazon gives the opportunity to millions of its customers to play and win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. Today e-commerce gives you a chance to win Dyson Air Purifier.
Every day the e-commerce platform brings a new set of questionnaires to which the participants have to answer correctly. The quiz contains only five questions that are based on current affairs and general knowledge. Answering all the questions correctly will get your name selected for a lucky draw. Only one person will be selected as the winner and the results are announced at the end of every month. The lucky ones might win something by answering all the questions correctly, and the wrong answers will get you eliminated from the quiz. So to make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all 5 questions. To win Dyson Air Purifier check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz.
April 13 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: In March 2021, the UN General Assembly adopted an India-sponsored resolution declaring 2023 as the International Year of what?
The answer is- Millets
Question 2: Which country is building the world’s first platypus sanctuary?
The answer is- Australia
Question 3: Which surveillance satellite, built by PES University students for DRDO, was deployed in space to monitor the Indian Ocean Region?
The answer is- SindhuNetra
Question 4: In which story is this animal referred to as “Kichi”?
The answer is- Mowgli
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The answer is- Hey Google!