Nokia brand licensee HMD Global today at its Love Trust Keep event introduced six new Nokia mobile phones streamlined into three distinct lines X-Series, G-Series and C-Series. Each of the series includes two smartphones namely Nokia X20 and Nokia X10, Nokia G20 and Nokia G10 along with Nokia C10 and Nokia C20. Each of these phones is characterised under the series for durability, longest battery life and signature durability.
Nokia X- Series: Nokia X20 and Nokia X10
Starting with Nokia X20, this phone features a 6.67-inch FHD+ punch-hole display with 1,080 x 2,400 pixels of resolution and 450nits of peak brightness. The device runs Android 11 and guarantees up to three years of OS and security upgrades. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage options that can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card.Nokia X20For the photos and videos, Nokia X20 comes with a quad rear camera set up powered by ZEISS optics. This includes a 64MP primary lens, a 5MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MO depth and a 2MP macro lens. While on the front there is a 32MP selfie camera.In terms of connectivity there is 80 s2.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor), Gyroscope, Google AR support, NFC (eSE supported), FM radio, Type-C USB (USB 2.0) and 3.5mm audio jack.Nokia X10On the other hand, the Nokia X10 also bears a similar display and is powered by the same chipset with Android 11 running out of the box. The only difference here is that it has a low-resolution camera set up that includes a 48MP primary lens, a 5MP ultra-wide, a 2MO depth and a 2MP macro lens. Upfront, there is an 8MP selfie camera. Both the devices house a 4,470mAH battery with Type-C USB (USB 2.0) for charging.
Nokia C-Series: Nokia C10 and Nokia C20
Nokia C10 runs Android 11 Go edition and will fetch two years of quarterly security updates. The phone comes with a 6.51-inch” HD+ V-notch display with 720 x 1,600 pixels of resolution. It offers a 20:9 aspect ratio and a peak brightness of 400 nits. The display has a protective layer of 2D Panda Glass. It is powered by an Unisoc SC7331e Quad-Core processor clocked at 1.3GHz paired with up to 2GB of RAM and 16GB of memory which can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card.Nokia C10The device features a single 5MP rear camera and a 5MP sensor on the front. The Nokia C10 boasts a 3000mAh battery. Whereas, Nokia C20 carries a 6.5-inch HD+ V-notch offering an aspect ratio of 20:9. This phone would also come with an Android 11 Go Edition out of the box along with 2 years of OS upgrades. Under the hood, there is an octa-core SC9863a processor paired with 1GB of RAM and up to 32GB of storage. Nokia C20This Nokia mobile phone also comes with a single 5MP rear as well as a front camera with HDR support.Both the phones have a removable 3,000mAh battery that can be charged through a Micro USB (USB 2.0) port. For connectivity both the mobile handsets includes 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/AGPS, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor and an Accelerometer (G-sensor).
Nokia G-Series: Nokia G10 and Nokia G20
The Nokia G10 smartphone features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a V-notch and 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone runs Android 11 and is powered by Mediatek G25 SoC clocked at 2.0GHz. It will come with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage options. The device has a MicroSD card slot that supports up to 512GB of expandable storage.Nokia G10In terms of imaging, the G10 sports a triple rear camera set up that includes a 13MP main sensor, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. For taking selfies there is an 8MP front-facing camera.The phone packs a 5,050mAh battery with 5V2A Charging support. In terms of connectivity, there is USB Type-C (USB 2.0) OTG, 3.5mm audio jack, 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS + GLONASS + Beidou, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor and an Accelerometer (G-sensor). The handset comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor along with a dedicated Google Assistant button and iPX2 rating for water and dust resistance.Nokia G20On the other hand, Nokia G20 is powered by a Mediatek G35 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage option. The G20 runs Android 11 out of the box. It comes with a similar 6.5-inch display. The phone features a quad rear camera set up that includes a 48MP with f/1.79 aperture. In addition to this, there is a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro and a 2MP portrait lens. There is an 8MP front-facing camera on the phone for selfies with night mode and portrait mode support.The battery is the same as above in addition to the connectivity options as well as sensors.
Pricing and availability
Speaking of the pricing Nokia X20 will be made available in select markets globally starting May. It will be available in a configuration of 6 RAM/128GB storage and 8 RAM/128GB storage. The phone will be offered in two colour options of Midnight Sun and Nordic Blue.The Nokia X10 would come in three RAM and storage options of 6/64GB, 6/128 GB and 4/128GB. The phone will be available in select markets globally starting June.Nokia G20 which comes in 4GB of RAM/64GB of storage and 4GB of RAM/128GB of storage options will also be available for purchase in select markets globally starting May in Night and Glacier colour options. The price of this smartphone will start at 159EUR approx. Rs 14,100.Nokia G10 will be offered in two different configurations of 3/32GB and 4/64GB price starting at EUR 139 (roughly Rs 12,400). The phone can be purchased in select markets globally starting late April in Night and Dusk colour options. The Nokia C20 and C10 are budget smartphones that would come in with up to 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage options. The company is yet to reveal the pricing however you can buy the phone in Light Purple and Grey colour options.
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Microsoft, the American multinational technology company, is rumoured to release its Surface Laptop 4 soon. It has been observed that the company generally releases its Surface notebooks in the spring and the fall seasons. Thus, we may expect a next-generation Surface notebook to arrive by the end of April 2021.
What are the rumoured features of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4?
Although the official information regarding the features of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is yet to be revealed, the rumours suggest the following specifications.
Form Factor
As per the leaks, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 will be released in 13.5inch and 15inch size variants. The 13.5inch variant may feature a display with a resolution of 2256x1504px while the 15inch variant may offer a resolution of 2496x1664px.
Processor
According to reports, the upcoming Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 may come with an Intel 11th-Gen or an AMD Ryzen 4000 processor. The and Intel Core i5-1145G7 and AMD Ryzen 5 4680U chips would be installed in the budget variants of the laptop while the Intel Core i7-1185G7 and AMD Ryzen 7 4980U chips would be installed in the premium range.
RAM and Storage
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is reported to come in three RAM variants i.e. 8GB, 16GB, or 32 GB. The Intel models of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 may offer 1TB of storage and the AMD models of the laptop may provide 512GB of storage.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The Intel models of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is rumoured to come packed with the Iris Plus Graphics 950. On the other hand, the AMD models of the laptop may feature a Radeon graphics card.
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What are the rumours regarding the Microsoft Surface Launch Event? What is the rumoured price?
Since Microsoft had released its Surface Laptop 3 in Spring 2020, the new laptop is rumoured to launch by the end of April 2021. The launch event may also introduce accessories like the Surface Headphones 2+. These headphones may be Teams Certified and will be available exclusively to commercial customers. The company may also announce a new webcam and the Microsoft Classroom Pen 2. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 is rumoured to launch at a starting price of $999 (approx ₹ 74,452).
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Google allows its users to access all its services like Gmail, YouTube, Chrome, and Google Meet through a single account. This enables you to utilise all your content and subscriptions across different devices without hassle. When you decide to delete your Google account, Google ensures that the entire data related to the services utilised by you is securely deleted.
What happens when you delete your Google account?
Once you delete your Google account, you meet the following outcomes.
You won’t be able to access any data related to your account including your emails and photos.
You won’t be able to sign in to Google services or other websites using the deleted Google account.
You will lose access to the content you bought or subscribed to using with that Google account.
How to create a backup of your Google account data before closing it?
Google Takeout enables users to save the data linked to their Google account across all Google services like Chrome, Drive, Photos, and Hangouts. The Takeout service exports the entire data into an archive file that you can download and keep on your device.
To create a backup of your Google account, follow these steps.
Scroll through the list of all Google services. Here you can select the services that data of which you want to download.
Click Next Step located at the bottom of the page.
Here you can choose the method you follow to save your data. You may choose another cloud storage service like OneDrive and Dropbox to transfer your data to. You may also choose to receive a link to download your data via email.
Choose the Export once option and select the format of the archive file you want to download.
Click Create export to begin exporting your Google data.
The time to export your Google data will depend on its size. Generally, it takes a few hours to a few days to gather the entire data.
How to create a backup of your Google account data before closing it?
How to shut down your Google account?
Once your Google data is saved on your desired storage, you may go ahead with account deletion. To permanently close your Google account, follow these steps.
The American multinational computer technology company, Dell, has refreshed its gaming laptops with the addition of new gaming machines in the market. The company has introduced the all-new Dell G15, G15 Ryzen Edition, and Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R5 gaming laptops last month in China and now have been introduced globally. The former two share similar specs except for the processor. The Dell G15 Ryzen Edition is powered by AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor while the more powerful Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R5 comes with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor. Read on to know their pricing and specs.Dell G15 and Dell G15 Ryzen Edition specificationsLike we said earlier Dell G15 and Dell G15 Ryzen Edition share similar specs except for their processors. The Dell G15 equips up to a 10th-Generation Intel Core i7-10870H processor and will be available in options one with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 paired with 4GB of GDDR6 RAM, while the other comes with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 paired with 6GB of GDDR6 RAM. Dell G15The Ryzen Edition is powered with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor coupled with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card and 6GB of GDDR6 RAM. Both the models feature a full HD LED-backlit 15.6-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 250 nits of peak brightness and another with a 165Hz refresh rate and 300 nits of peak brightness. Dell G15 Ryzen EditionThe Dell laptops come with either a 56Whr or an 86Whr battery and a spill-resistant keyboard. The base variant has a numeric keypad upgraded up to a 4-zone RGB backlit. The machines run Windows 10 OS with two tuned speakers with Nahimic 3D Audio. In addition to this, it comes integrated with a 720p webcam with a dual-array digital microphone. Both Intel and the Ryzen editions supports Wi-Fi 6. Both the Dell laptops include HDMI 2.1 port, a USB 3.2 port, two USB 2.0 Gen 1 Type-A ports and a 3.5mm jack for mic or headphones. Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R5 specificationsAlienware M15 Ryzen Edition R5 is a 15-inch notebook with QHD 240Hz or FHD 360Hz panels offering 240Hz refresh rate and 400 nits of peak brightness. Under the chassis, there is up to an AMD Ryzen 9 5800HX processor paired with either Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 dedicated graphics cards. It will be offered with up to 32GB of DDR4 (3,200MHz) RAM and up to 4TB (2x 2TB) of PCIe M.2 SSD storage. Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R5There is an 86Whr battery onboard and the laptop runs Windows 10 Home (64-bit) or Windows 10 Pro (64-bit). The Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R5 gaming laptop comes with an HD 720p webcam with dual-array microphones. In terms of connectivity, there is a dual USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, two USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, an ethernet port, and a 3.5mm jack.Dell G15, Dell G15 Ryzen Edition, Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R5 price and availabilityThe Dell G15 with 10th Gen Intel Core processors will also become available in the U.S. on April 13, starting at $899.99 USD. The Dell G15 Ryzen Edition will be made available in the U.S. on May 4, starting at $899.99 USD too. Lastly, the price of the Alienware M15 Ryzen Edition R5 starts at $1,793 and will be available for purchase from May 4 onwards in the US and other regions.In addition to this, the company has also introduced Dell gaming monitors available in four sizes. The price of the Dell 25 Gaming Monitor, 27 Curved Gaming Monitor (S2722DGM) and the Dell 32 Curved Gaming Monitor (S3222DGM) and 34 Curved Gaming Monitor (S3422DWG) has not been revealed yet.
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WhatsApp is a Facebook-owned cross-platform centralized messaging and voice-over-IP (VoIP) service that allows you to connect with your family, friends, and contacts. WhatsApp offers a feature to keep your chats saved on cloud storage so that you don’t lose your chats.
Why should you create a backup of your WhatsApp chats?
Your WhatsApp chats may contain important data related to your business or education. Losing your chats can become a cause for stress for anyone. However, when you create a backup of your WhatsApp chats, you may recover it anytime from the cloud storage even when you lose your device. Moreover, WhatsApp chats backup makes your transition to a new device hassle-free. You just need to sync your chats from the cloud to your new device.
How to create a backup of your WhatsApp chats on an iOS device?
To create a backup of your WhatsApp chats on an iOS device, follow these steps.
Launch the WhatsApp application on your iOS device.
Go to the WhatsApp settings within the app by tapping the cog icon located at the bottom right.
Go to Chat > Chat Backup.
Tap “Chats” and then tap “Chat Backup.”
Tap Back Up Now to create a backup of your WhatsApp chats on iCloud.
You may also activate the Auto Backup feature.
As soon as you tap Auto Backup, you’ll get the following four options to choose from.
Daily: To backup your chats every day
Weekly: To backup your chats once a week
Monthly: To backup your chats once a month
Off: To disable the Auto Backup feature
Once you enable the Auto Backup feature, your chats will automatically be saved to your iCloud. You will not need to do that manually.
How to create a backup of your WhatsApp chats on an iOS device?
How to create a backup of your WhatsApp chats on an Android device?
To manually create a backup of your WhatsApp chats on an Android device, follow these steps.
Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
Tap the three dots located at the top right.
Go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup > BACK UP.
To create an auto backup of your WhatsApp chats on an Android device, follow these steps.r
Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
Tap the three dots located at the top right.
Go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup > Back up to Google Drive.
Choose the desired backup frequency.
Choose the Google account where you want to create a backup. You may add a new Google account by tapping Add account.
To modify the frequency of your WhatsApp chats backup on Google Drive, follow these steps.
Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
Tap the three dots located at the top right.
Go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup > Back up to Google Drive.
The decision of LG to shut down the smartphone business brought displeasure among LG smartphone users. However, the company is constantly working to bring innovative products in other domains. LG recently announced a new range series of soundbars featuring support for Airplay 2, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant.
What are the features of LG’s 2021 Soundbar range?
LG’s 2021 Soundbar range is expected to bring five new soundbars to the market soon offering a high-sound quality and appearance. The features are as follows.
Advanced Sound Technology
LG has designed its 2021 Soundbar series with the latest technologies. It has implemented AI Sound Pro technology to render optimal sound via adaptive sound control. You get crystal- clear sound output at all audible frequencies due to advanced channel immersion. You can now also feel the vibe of DTS:X and Dolby Atmos through the emergence of 3D-Audio Technology. The Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies offer 3D Surround sound for a lively sound experience.
Impressive looks
When it comes to looks, LG 2021 Soundbar range is second to none. The new soundbars are expected to boast a sleek appearance that would enhance the ambience of your living room. Besides providing highly defined sound quality, LG’s 2021 Soundbar range will offer impressive looks when arranged with your smart TV.
Voice assistant support
The LG 2021 Soundbar range will be compatible with voice assistants like Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google Assistant. Through convenient voice commands, you can download applications and access your favourite movies and TV shows. Moreover, you can stream on your mobile devices and play on your smart TV.
According to LG’s Press Release, “The 2021 lineup is compatible with multiple voice assistants including Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Siri. Now it’s easier than ever to control devices and play one’s favourite music from compatible device and services. And with support for Apple AirPlay 2, customers can stream, control, and share their favourite music and other content directly from their iPhone, iPad or Mac”.
Connectivity
LG 2021 Soundbars will come with the latest connectivity features like Bluetooth 5.0, USB, and eARC input. For lossless sound playback, the soundbars will be Hi-Res audio certified, too. You can connect your Soundbars to a wide range of devices using the ports as well as wireless connectivity. With Bluetooth 5.0, you will experience lag-free sound.
What are the features of LG’s 2021 Soundbar range?
When will LG’s 2021 Soundbar range launch?
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic compelled people to work from their homes. Since most of their time has been spent at home, LG has observed an increase in the demand for its products. As a result, the company is planning to launch its 2021 Soundbars by the end of April 2021.
LG will initially release its five soundbars in Europe and North America. However, the company is expected to launch more editions of its soundbars this year. These soundbars will provide an enriching experience in their entertainment and while carrying out virtual meetings.
According to LG’s Press Release, “New LG Soundbar models including SP11RA, SP9YA, SP8YA, SP7Y and SPD7Y will begin rolling out starting this month in key markets in Europe and North America, with additional models coming later this year”.
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The Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3) 2021 is expected to take place from June 12, 2021, to June 15, 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the E3 2021 event will be “reimagined, all-virtual”.
What is the Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3) all about?
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, renowned as E3, is an annual event for the video game industry where game publishers and developers exhibit video game titles that are expected to be released in the coming year. The event witness press conferences and announcements regarding the new video games and game-related merchandise. E3 is a platform for game publishers and developers to create thrill about their games in their fans worldwide.
What are the expectations from the E3 2021?
The E3 2021 is expected to get participation from major video game companies including Xbox, Ubisoft, Warner Bros, Nintendo, Konami, and Capcom. The event will purely take place online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This is the second year consecutively when the E3 will be broadcasted solely on the internet rather than in person. However, due to its all-virtual nature, the E3 2021 is expected to gather more audience than the preceding years.
According to Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), “For more than two decades, E3 has been the premier venue to showcase the best that the video game industry has to offer while uniting the world through games”.
The organisers of the E3 event are ensuring that the COVID-19 guidelines are strictly followed. They have been in touch with the video game companies and sharing details regarding the new format and restrictions. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is optimistic about future E3 events. The organisers hope that the E3 2022 will be conducted in person after the cancellation of the live show for two years in a row.
According to Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), “We are evolving this year’s E3 into a more inclusive event, but will still look to excite the fans with major reveals and insider opportunities that make this event the indispensable centre stage for video games.”
E3 is an annual gaming event hosted by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA)
Which other major events will go virtual?
To avoid the COVID-19 infection, companies are conducting their events virtually. Here is the list of major tech giants that will conduct their events on a virtual platform.
Microsoft: Microsoft’s annual developer conference ‘Build’ is scheduled to take place virtually starting from May 25, 2021.
Facebook: Facebook announced to conduct its F8 developer conference virtually on June 2.
Apple: Apple has also decided to host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in an all-online format starting from June 7, 2021.
Google: Google recently stated that it will virtually attend the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2021. This decision was taken after companies like Sony, and Ericsson decided not to attend the event in person.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was launched globally last year. Then the company introduced the phone in two different variants 4G and 5G. The 4G variant came to India powered by Exynos 990 Soc while the 5G variant that included the Snapdragon 865 SoC remained limited to the US and other markets until it was officially launched here in the country, recently. Now speculations suggest that the company is planning to scrap the Exynos version and shift to the Qualcomm processor. As per a recent tweet by popular tipster Ice Universe, the South Korean giant will discontinue the production of the Exynos 990 Soc powered Galaxy S20 FE thereby releasing the Snapdragon 865+ version. The tweet reads, “Galaxy S20 FE will release the Snapdragon 865+ version, and Exynos990 stops production.”
Galaxy S20 FE will release the Snapdragon 865+ version, and Exynos990 stops production.
This move by the company when users of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE reported the performance and battery life-related issue. In our review also we did emphasize it has average battery life and heating issues. Many other users also complained about why the company sells the Exynos flagships in India and UK. However, this news might bring smiles to the faces of the potential buyers who just did not make the purchase while those who are already using the phone feel not great.It should be noted that the 5G version of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE also comes with a Snapdragon 865 which is now available in India. If the tweet by the tipster is to be believed then the 4G variant would come with a slightly more powerful processor. So if the rumours turned out to be true then the 4G model will only replace the chipset, while the remaining specs of the smartphone will remain the same as the previous Exynos model. But comparing the Galaxy S20 FE 5G with the rumoured 865+ powered S20 FE it might not offer the best of performance but it does come with top of the line specs in its category and it directly stands against OnePlus 9. However, OnePlus has provided its latest flagship with Qualcomm’s best Snapdragon 888 processor at a starting price of Rs 49,999 for the 8GB/ 128GB variant. Whereas Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes for Rs 55,999 for the same configuration.
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Google, the American multinational technology company, recently announced a set of new application based on Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). The new series of application are named by Google as WebXR apps.
According to Google, “Augmented and virtual reality are opening up the possibilities of how we interact with the world and information around us. WebXR brings together AR and VR on the web to make them more convenient and widely accessible.”
Which applications come under the WebXR Project?
The WebXR Projet consists of four applications that can perform series of tasks like measure distance in space, tunnel through the earth, and show social distancing guidelines. The following applications come under the WebXR Project.
Floom
According to Google, Floom is a “fun new way to explore the planet, built with WebXR and Google Maps.” It is designed using the WebXR, Google Maps Tile API, Maps Places API. You can open the augmented reality tunnels in your Chrome browser. You can also change the angles of your Android device to know how the tunnels intersect the earth.
Google’s Floom
Measure Up
Google’s Measure Up is designed by Google Creative Lab using WebXR and WebGL API. The app enables you to measure the length, area, and volume of objects in space. Without needing a measuring tape, Measure Up calculates the size of the objects around you. You just need to open the Chrome browser on your Android device to measure the world in Augmented Reality.
Sodar
Google’s Sodar stands for ‘Social Distancing Radar designed by Google Creative Lab using the WebXR API. This app assists you to follow the COVID-19 guideline of social distancing. The app marks a circle of 6feet (approx 2 metres) of radius around so that you don’t breach the gap while socialising with people. You just need to open the Chrome browser on your Android device to visualise the Sodar circle.
Picturescape
Google’s Picturescape is another app that will utilise the Augmented Reality. Picturescape will allow users to view their pictures in the Google Photos in Augmented Reality. This technology will bring your photos closer to life. However, the app is in the development phase and yet to be released.
Which other companies are working on Augmented Reality (AR) and related technologies?
The tech giants are constantly working on Augmented Reality (AR) and related technologies. These are as follows.
Facebook
Facebook recently announced that it will release a new consumer wearable, smart glasses, this year. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg had said last year that the company is making glasses in partnership with Ray-Ban, a glass manufacturing brand owned by the Luxottica Group Spa.
According to Andrew Bosworth, Vice President of Augmented and Virtual Reality at Facebook, “These are certainly connected glasses, they are certainly providing a lot of functionality, we’re being quite coy about which functionality precisely we are providing. We’re excited about it but we don’t want to over-hype it. We’re not even calling it augmented reality, we’re just calling it smart glasses”.
Apple Inc.
Apple is reportedly working on a new mixed-reality headset that might arrive in the markets by 2022. Apple wants to release a powerful headset capable of featuring 8K resolution for each eye with the implementation of technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies. According to technological experts, Apple’s new headset could bring a shift in the paradigm that is currently dominated by smartphones.
Xiaomi is all set to launch Mi 11 Ultra in India on April 23. Before heading to India the flagship debuted in China last month. To tease its availability this device has now been listed on the e-commerce portal Amazon ahead of the official launch. It is also learnt that the Mi 11 Ultra will retail in the country with over Rs 70,000 price point giving a strong competition to the OnePlus 9 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro Plus that also falls in the same price segment. Yes, the company has also created a dedicated microsite on Amazon to tease its availability. So when it gets launched in the country the phone will be made available to Indian buyers via the e-commerce site. Amazon has begun taking registrations of interest while the Notify Me button has also gone live. The smartphone will be available for purchase immediately after launch for the buyers on April 23. Although the company has confirmed its availability, it kept its lips tight concerning the price of the Mi 11 Ultra. According to industry insiders, Mi Ultra will come to India with a starting price of Rs 70,000. It should be noted that the speculated pricing is even higher than theOnePlus 9 Pro, Vivo X60 Pro+ and Apple iPhone 12 Mini. Also initially,Xiaomi will import its early units from China rather than local manufacturing in India. Therefore the required import duty and additional taxes on the smartphone will result in the price hike.Mi 11 Ultra specsMi 11 Ultra features a quad-curved 6.81-inch 2K WQHD+ E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate panel with a 240Hz touch sampling rate support. There is a secondary 1.1-inch AMOLED touch screen with 126×294 pixels of resolution. According to a report the company has repurposed the display of the Mi Band 5 to use it as a secondary display which sits adjacent to the back cameras. The company’s CEO Lei Jun reportedly revealed in an interview. The phone runs MIUI 12 on top of Android 11 out of the box and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with Adreno 660 GPU. There is 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.The Mi 11 Ultra boasts a 5,000mAh battery, which has support for 67W wired and wireless fast charging tech along with a 10W reverse wireless charging tech.
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