The news about the launch of Poco X3 Pro was floated many times in the recent past. The new smartphone is finally expected to launch on March 30, 2021. The release of the teasers from the company further consolidates the news regarding the release. The device is reported to touch the mid-level price range. Let’s find out what we expect from this smartphone.
What features can we expect in the Poco X3 Pro?
The Poco X3 Pro is expected to come with an FHD+ 120Hz display as we can find in its predecessor, the Poco X3. The smartphone may run a powerful Snapdragon 860 processor. It may have a 5,200mAh battery with the support of a 33W charger. You may get two storage configurations i.e. 6GB RAM + 128GB and 8GB RAM + 256GB. The device is reported to arrive in three colours, namely, Black, Blue, and Bronze. The connectivity features are still awaited. However, we can expect the smartphone to offer 5G connectivity.
Poco X3 Pro announcement (Image Credit: Poco)
How much will the Poco X3 Pro cost?
The company mentioned that the year 2021 as not yet witnessed a smartphone at the price and equivalent level of the Poco F1 i.e. Rs 21,000. We can expect the Poco X3 Pro to arrive in the Indian markets at around Rs 21,000.
According to the company, “It’s crazy that we are in 2021 and not a single phone launched at the price of the F1 that has been able to match or beat its performance”.
In the international markets, the 6GB RAM smartphone may be available at around 250 euros while the price of the 8GB RAM smartphone may hit around 300 euros.
Can the Poco X3 Pro stand out?
Owing to its features, the new Poco X3 Pro is expected to be an enhancement to the Poco F1. The Poco F1 includes features such as the Snapdragon 845 chipset and 4000 mAh battery supported by the Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+.
According to the company, “only a Poco can beat a Poco.”
Considering a mid-range price, the new Poco X3 Pro can turn out to be the first choice of Poco users as it has a more pore powerful processor and battery. The 120Hz display will surely offer tough competition to other brands. However, connectivity will be the deciding factor. We still expect it to be a 5G smartphone.
Image of the available Poco X3. Can the Poco X3 Pro stand out?
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Micromax is set to launch a new smartphone called Micromax In 1 on March 19. Micromax is an Indian brand that made a comeback in 2020 with the launch of In Note 1 and In 1b smartphones. The new In 1 is expected to re-establish the company’s position in the Indian market.
What can we expect in Micromax In 1?
According to reports, the upcoming Micromax phone will come with a MediaTek Helio G95 processor. This chipset is an enhancement to the Helio G90 chipset that is installed in some of the available smartphones. Micromax co-founder, Rahul Sharma gave a glimpse of the company working on a 5G smartphone. On this basis, the new Micromax In 1 is expected to be a 5G device. However, future updates from the company will throw some more light on connectivity. As far as performance is concerned, this smartphone can emerge as a budget gaming smartphone, too.
The new Micromax In 1 may consist of a triple camera setup and a 5,000 mAh battery like the one that came in In Note 1 and In 1b smartphones. The display size may lie between 6.5 and 6.7-inches. We can also expect a 4GB RAM like you get in In Note 1.
Micromax In 1b and In Note 1 (Image Credit: Micromax)
How much will the Micromax In 1 cost?
Micromax has its unique image of offering fully-featured smartphones at affordable prices. The Micromax In Note 1 and 1B were both budget-friendly 4G smartphones falling in the price range of Rs 8,000 to Rs 11,000. But we think the sweet spot for the above configuration will be under Rs 10,000.
How will Micromax In 1 help the company regain its market?
According to Rahul Sharma, the co-founder of Micromax, the company is looking forward to widening its portfolio. As a result, we can expect multiple Micromax smartphones to be launched this year including 5G devices. The new Micromax In 1 may open the dimension for the company to venture out into premium smartphones as well. At the same time, Micromax is aiming to launch other categories of gadgets including Smart TVs and ACs.
What’s the significance of Micromax In 1 for the Indian Market?
The launching of the new Micromax In 1 is seen as a significant step towards the motive of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. According to Micromax, the manufacturing unit doesn’t outsource the assembly of smartphones. Instead, the factories owned by the company are utilised throughout the process. According to Rahul Sharma, the co-founder of Micromax, 60%-70% of the components of the Micromax smartphones are procured locally. The company is targeting to source the remaining 30%-40% parts as well from the local markets.
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Amazon.in announced the ‘Amazon Apple Days’ where you can avail of exciting deals and discounts on various Apple products including the iPhone 12 series, iPad Mini, and MacBook. The company revealed in a statement that the offers will be live until March 17, 2021. Moreover, customers with HDFC bank credit cards can avail of an instant discount of ₹6,000.
1) iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12 Mini is known for being the lightest 5G smartphone with an outstanding edge-to-edge display. The iPhone 12 Mini has an M.R.P. of ₹69,900. But during Amazon Apple Days, you can get it for ₹67,100 with a discount of Rs 2,800. Moreover, if you have an HDFC bank credit card, you can avail of an additional discount of Rs 6,000.
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2) iPhone 11 Pro
The iPhone 11 Pro is the predecessor of the latest iPhone series ie. iPhone 12 and comes with a triple camera setup. The smartphone has an M.R.P. of ₹ 1,06,600. During the Amazon Apple Days, it is available at a deal price of ₹ 81,900 with a discount of ₹ 24,700. The 256GB variant of the smartphone is available at a deal price of ₹ 85,900.
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3) Apple MacBook Pro
The Amazon Apple Days have brought an overwhelming deal on Macbook Pro. If you use an HDFC Debit or Credit Card, you can avail of an instant discount of ₹ 6,000 on the Apple MacBook Pro.
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When you browse through websites, your activity is not immune to monitoring. Your login history and cookies associated with the websites provide enough information about your online activity. However, today, almost all the web-browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Mozilla provide methods to privately surf through the internet. Google’s web browser Chrome provides the incognito mode for visiting websites without being monitored or tracked.
Who needs to enable Google Chrome extensions in an incognito window and why?
Although the incognito mode saves your online activity to a certain extent from being tracked, it automatically takes away the extensions of the default window. Chromes does this to eliminate all chances of tracking by the extensions. However, you can enable Google Chrome extensions in your incognito window.
How to activate extensions in incognito mode?
To activate one or more extensions in incognito mode, follow these steps.
1) Clicking on the three vertical dots on the top-right.
2) Go to the ‘Settings’
3) On the side menu, click on ‘Extensions’
You could also quickly navigate to the Extensions tab through the ‘Extensions’ icon located on the top bar right next to your profile photo. When you click the ‘Extensions’ icon, you’ll find all your installed extensions. Click the ‘Manage Extensions’ option listed below the extensions.
4) Choose the extension that you want to enable in incognito mode and click on ‘Details’
5) In the pop-up box, locate the ‘Allow in incognito’ section.
6) Turn the toggle on.
You may enable as many installed extensions in incognito mode as you like. As soon as you exit the ‘Extensions’ tab, the settings will take effect. The above steps won’t change any permissions for the extensions in the default (non-private) window.
Before you enable one or more extensions in incognito mode, you must note that they may track your browsing history or other sensitive information and yield it to a third party. Thus, ensure the extension you’re permitting is trusted and has a fair record.
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Acer has released a new gaming laptop named Nitro 5 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card and a 10th Gen Intel Core processor. The laptop has been priced at Rs 89,999 and is expected to give tough competition to the gaming series of other brands including Asus Rog, HP Omen, and MSI.
According to Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India, “With the new Nitro 5 gaming laptop using the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, we are entering a new era of high-performance gaming. Our Nitro 5 gaming laptop range has been a huge success in the Indian market and provides the perfect stepping stone to competitive e-sports. The close collaboration between Acer and NVIDIA has resulted in a laptop which has the performance, design, cooling and portability which is unmatched at this price point and we are excited to bring this to the Indian market”.
Here are some features of the Acer Nitro 5 that make it stand out among gaming laptops.
144Hz display
Fast-paced gaming requires a responsive display. If the display fails to render what the GPU is delivering, visual issues like ghosting and latency occur. To check these issues and enhance the gamers’ responses, the Acer Nitro 5 comes with an ultra-fast display. You get a full-HD (1080p) IPS panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. This laptop will surely give you an edge over others during an online gaming match.
The Acer Nitro 5 will surely give you an edge over others during an online gaming match (Image Credit: Acer)
RTX 3060 GPU
Ray-tracing is a revolutionary technology in the field of gaming visuals. It is also the most GPU demanding process. The Acer Nitro 5 comes with a GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card built on the Ampere-NVIDIA’s 2nd generation RTX architecture. Now you will get outstanding visuals with enhanced Ray Tracing Cores and Tensor Cores.
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6 is another revolutionary technology that will change the way we play multiplayer games. With minimal communication latency, WI-Fi 6 will begin a new era of multiplayer gaming in which an unimaginable number of players can join a deathmatch simultaneously. The Acer Nitro 5 is the futuristic gaming laptop that comes with WI-Fi 6.
256GB Solid State Drive
With the advancement of video games, hard drives are falling short in providing less loading time. Owing to their mechanical origin, their moving parts are not fast enough to load a heavy game. The Acer Nitro 5 offers 256GB SSD to fetch and feed a huge amount of data from the secondary storage to the RAM.
The Acer Nitro 5 offers 256GB SSD (Image Credit: Acer)
Price
Setting up a gaming console is not at all cheap when solely an RTX graphics card costs more than a workgroup laptop. At Rs 89,999, the Acer Nitro 5 is offering you what a high-end gaming PC would offer at twice the cost. Moreover, the RGB lit keyboard with 4-zone implementation and a dedicated NitroSense key make this laptop the most-awaited gaming laptop.
According to Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director, NVIDIA South Asia, “This next-gen laptop will increase energy efficiency by up to 2x, accelerate performance dramatically, and introduce third-generation Max-Q technologies for thin and lightweight designs. Along with this, the new series laptop promises to deliver stunning ray-traced gaming experiences in top game titles”.
Bonus reasons why you must own this gaming laptop
The Acer Nitro 5 comes with CoolBoost technology that employs dual fans for full-throttle performance.
The machine uses DTS: X Ultra to render a 3D spatial soundscape for immersive gameplay.
The COVID-19 pandemic led organisations and companies all over the world to allow their employees to work from their homes. However, working from home has its bottlenecks. It’s always a challenge to achieve the same level of productivity while working from home as one would get in an office environment. Besides, several factors, ergonomics play a key role in your body-stress level and hence performance. Here are some tips that will significantly enhance your work-from-home ergonomics.
Correct Posture
Your posture is a key determinant of the amount of stress your body will bear during extended hours. You must sit up straight without forcing too much so that your spine is just straight. When you slouch forward on your dashboard, the risk of developing back issues may increase. Keep your forearms resting horizontally on your desk without bending your wrist to reach your keyboard.
Correct Posture
Desk
The average office desk height is about 29-inches that may vary from person to person. Your desk should offer a neutral elbow height i.e. it should relax your shoulders and let your elbow to rest at 90-degrees. This can be achieved if your desk height is just below your neutral elbow height.
Monitor
The positioning of your monitor not only decides how much strain will be borne by your spine, neck and eyes. The recommended distance to view the screen without straining the eyes is about 550mm that may slightly vary across individuals. You may also tilt the monitor to enhance visibility and counter slouching. If you use multiple monitors, your total horizontal eyesight should fall within 30 degrees to either side.
Chair
Your chair is one of the most important ergonomic factors of your working dashboard. Even if other factors can’t be controlled you can always rectify them by adjusting your chair. Your chair should come with a height adjustment function, a tiltable backrest, and lumbar support. If your monitor is too high and can’t be lowered, you can adjust your chair. While adjusting the chair height, your thighs should be almost parallel with your feet resting flat on the footrest. Ensure that the seat pan is not compressing the rear of your thighs.
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Keyboard
Your keyboard should be placed flat on your desk with a slope of up to ± 15 degrees slope. The height of the panel should be appropriate. Keyboards having a high profile may cause your wrist to bend.
The 20-20-20 rule
When it comes to working on a device like a PC or a laptop, your eyes play an important role in ergonomics. To avoid strain on your eyes, follow the 20-20-20 rule. As per this rule, you should look at something (say wall) 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds after every 20 minutes of screen time.
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Fitbit has launched the third generation of its Ace series activity and sleep tracker called the Fitbit Ace 3. It is designed for kids as it comes with animated clock faces, daily physical activity targets, bedtime reminder, and a durable design.
According to James Park, Fitbit CEO, “As families continue to navigate remote learning and social distancing guidelines, it is a constant challenge to keep kids moving, motivated, and happy. We’ve infused Ace 3 with experiences that bring more fun to kids’ day-to-day lives to help them, and their parents, reconnect with the joy of movement”.
The features of the Fitbit Ace 3 are as follows.
Stay Active
Fitbit Ace 3 encourages physical activity in children. It comes with a pedometer with a target of recommended CDC value. The device tracks the number of skips, steps, and jumps taken. Parents can connect to their children using the family account on the Fitbit app. They can track the physical activity challenges completed by their kids. The Ace 3 restricts children from indulging in the social features of the Fitbit app.
Stay Active (Image Credit: Fitbit)
Animated Clock Faces
The graphics on the Ace 3 are designed keeping kids’ preferences in mind. As a result, the display offers animated clock faces and celebration animations to boost kids to complete the daily challenges. For encouragement and feedback, the device offers badges and stats. The Ace 3 comes with a 20 per cent brighter screen compared to its predecessor and has do-not-disturb and sleep modes.
Animated Clock Faces (Image Credit: Fitbit)
Bedtime Reminder
Not following a regular sleeping habit can deter kids’ growth and performance. The Fitbit Ace 3 helps induce healthy sleeping habit in children. It gives a bedtime reminder with a soft buzzing. Parents can track their sleep duration. The Ace sets sleep and fitness targets based on the age of the kid.
Bedtime Reminder (Image Credit: Fitbit)
Long-Lasting Battery
The Fitbit Ace 3 comes with a long-lasting battery. It can easily last up to 8 days. So, kids can wear it throughout their lifestyle like school, play, and entertainment. The device is made of durable material and is water-resistant up to 50m in depth. Thus, Ace 3 will always enhance the activities of children.
Long-Lasting Battery (Image Credit: Fitbit)
The Fitbit Ace 3 will cost $79.95, which roughly is Rs 5850 and will be available in the global markets by March 15, 2021. The company wishes to launch (soon) two Minions-themed bands each costing around $29.95. It’s available for preorders starting today and available worldwide on March 15th in the USA.
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In its official announcement, Samsung revealed to host the ‘Galaxy Awesome Unpacked’ event on March 17, 2021. The company is expected to reveal new smartphones and a smartwatch. The event is set to be streamed live on Samsung Newsroom and Samsung’s YouTube channel.
What can we expect at the event?
There have been several rumours regarding what new products will be talked about during the ‘Galaxy Awesome Unpacked’ event. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip was launched last year. However, there has been no news from the company regarding foldable smartphones so far. As a result, we can expect that to take place in the upcoming event. We can also expect some happenings related to the new Exynos-powered Windows 10 PC from Samsung. The company can also throw some light on its mid-range smartphones including the Galaxy A series like the Galaxy A72 and A52.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 and Z Fold Lite
Samsung is reported to reveal the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Z Flip 2 to extend the category of foldable. According to TM Roh, Samsung Electronics president, the company is planning to make foldable smartphones “more accessible to everyone”. The Galaxy Z Fold Lite is expected to come in the first quarter of this year. It may have a fold-out tablet design with a 7-inch internal display and a 4-inch external display. The smartphone may run a Snapdragon 865 chipset backed by 256GB storage.
The current Samsung Galaxy Z fold 2
Samsung Galaxy A72
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is expected to come with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. It may be launched in LTE and G versions. The 64 MP primary camera is expected to be a major camera upgrade over Galaxy A71 5G launched in 2020. It may consist of a 64MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide, 5MP macro sensors, and an 8MP telephoto lens. You may also get a 32MP selfie camera inside the central punch-hole notch. The smartphone is reported to run the Snapdragon 720G chipset with 6GB/8GB of RAM. The Galaxy A72 may be powered by a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging. The device will operate on the Android 11 operating system and may have 128GB/256GB of secondary storage. For the above features, the Galaxy A72 may cost around $600.
Samsung Galaxy A52
The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is expected to come with a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The smartphone may have a quad-camera setup at the rear (a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide, 5MP, and 2MP ) and a 32MP selfie camera located at the centre of the screen. Featuring. It will feature a 64 MP primary camera and will run on the Android 11 operating system. The Galaxy A52 is also expected to be launched in either LTE or 5G version. The Galaxy A52 may be powered by a 4,500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging. Based on the above features, the Galaxy A52 may be launched at $200.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Samsung may also announce the new Galaxy Watch 4 that may run on Google’s Wear OS instead of the Samsung Tizen OS. The device is rumoured to come with a blood glucose monitoring system. According to leaks, the smartwatch may come in the second quarter of this year.
Samsung Galaxy Watch
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PUBG Mobile is celebrating its 3rd anniversary. On this occasion, the publishers of the game are releasing its new update named ‘PUBG Mobile 1.3’. The game is expected to come with several new features including Clowns Tricks gameplay and the Hundred Rhythms game mode.
According to a tweet by the PUBG MOBILE, “The 3rd Anniversary – Hundred Rhythms 1.3.0 Update is NOW LIVE! Use mesmerizing music abilities in Hundred Rhythms Mode to take your defences and attacks to a whole new level. Hop into the game and try it out now!”
The new PUBG Mobile 1.3 update will come with the following new features.
1) Hundred Rhythms Event
PUBG Mobile 1.3 update comes with a new event named ‘Hundred Event’. This mode is set in the Erangel map where players will have a set of three unique skills based on the chosen Armband, namely, Guardian, Recon, or Camouflage. The Guardian Armband offers strong abilities to the player. The latter-two are not active skills and only give buffs to the players. The players begin with core skills that can be upgraded be achieving ‘cassettes’.
According to the patch notes, “Hundred Rhythms arrived in Erangel, get the party started at the electronic music festival. The Music Armband grants three special skills. Choose a skill that suits you, upgrade the skill by collecting scattered cassettes, and dominate the battlefield with the help of your skill. Choose Erangel in the map selection screen to experience this exclusive gameplay mode”.
2) Mosin-Nagant weapon and Motor Glider vehicle
The Mosin-Nagant in the new update is a sniper rifle with 7.62mm bullets capable of eliminating an unarmored enemy from a long distance. The new Motor Gliders will allow the players to fly over the opponents. You can find the motor gliders in Erangel and Miramar. The Motor Glide vehicle utilises the fuel based on the speed at which you fly. The faster you fly, the more fuel it will consume.
The new PUBG Mobile 1.3 update will come with new features.
3) Metro Royale: Uncover mode
The Metro Royale is a new chapter added to the update where you can find new rewards and permanent finishes. This mode throws smarter enemies with equipment adjustment capabilities. However, you will not find the Metro Exodus monsters and Tikhar Rifle. Now the enemies can appear instantly on the battlegrounds that can be spotted as marks on the map.
4) Clowns’ Tricks Gameplay
This new gameplay will offer graffiti scattered on the map and a Clown Shop Vehicle in Erangel. The target will be to acquire Clown Tokens to buy combat items from the Clown Shop Vehicle. These items will tell the players regarding the Playzone, airdrop, and opponents. You can also find a Music Graffiti Wall located near the Graffiti Square at Spawn Island.
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Google provides the option to change your profile picture across all Google services through a single Google account. Your profile picture is also displayed on your Gmail and YouTube. Here are the methods to change your profile picture across three different platforms, namely, PC, Android, and iOS.
Change your Gmail / Google Account profile picture
How to change your profile picture on PC?
Open the Gmail app on your PC.
Click the profile picture located at the top-right corner.
Click the Manage your Google Account option.
Select Personal info
Under the Profile section, click the current profile picture.
Follow the on-screen instructions to choose a photo from your PC’s storage or take a new photo.
Click Set Profile Photo.
How to change your profile picture on PC?
How to change your profile picture on Android?
On your Android device, launch the Gmail app.
Tap your profile picture located at the top-right corner.
Tap Change or Add Profile picture options
Choose a new profile picture from the Gallery or take a new photo.
Tap Save as Profile picture.
How to change your profile picture on iOS?
On your iOS device, launch the Gmail app.
Tap your profile picture located at the top-right corner.
Tap Change or Add Profile picture options
Choose a new profile picture from the Photos app or take a new photo.
Tap Save as Profile picture.
How to change your profile picture on iOS?
Change your YouTube profile picture
How to change your profile picture in YouTube Studio on PC?
Sign in to your YouTube Studio.
Select Customization from the side menu.
Click Upload and choose the desired image.
Click Publish.
How to use the YouTube Android app to change your profile picture?
Tap the YouTube profile picture.
Tap Your Channel.
Tap Edit Channel and then tap the profile picture.
Choose a new profile picture from the Gallery or take a new photo.
Tap Save.
How to use the YouTube iOS app to change your profile picture?
Tap the YouTube profile picture.
Tap Your Channel.
Tap Edit Channel and then tap the profile picture.
Choose a new profile picture from the Photos app or take a new photo.
You could also quickly navigate to the Extensions tab through the ‘Extensions’ icon located on the top bar right next to your profile photo. When you click the ‘Extensions’ icon, you’ll find all your installed extensions. Click the ‘Manage Extensions’ option listed below the extensions.
4) Choose the extension that you want to enable in incognito mode and click on ‘Details’
5) In the pop-up box, locate the ‘Allow in incognito’ section.
6) Turn the toggle on.
You may enable as many installed extensions in incognito mode as you like. As soon as you exit the ‘Extensions’ tab, the 
