Xiaomi has finally launched its 12th iteration of Android-based custom operating system MIUI 12. It comes with a slew of changes as well as improved privacy features and revamped UI as well as wallpapers. The MIUI 12 has been released for the global market including India. The company will begin the rollout from next month in phases.To recall the company released its latest OS in the Chinese markets a few weeks back and it has launched the much-awaited MIUI 12 for the global market which marches up with the Chinese version. Xiaomi will begin the final roll out later in June but the beta version of the operating system will start rolling out from next week. Let’s take a look at its new features.Privacy featuresThis time the company has focused on bringing new privacy tools. The company says that MIUI 12 grants the user stronger control over permissions which takes privacy protection to the next level. With the launch of the new version now an individual app will ask for permission. You will now get options such as While using the app” and “Notify” for permission. This allows the user to manage apps request sensitive permissions such as location, permissions to access the camera, microphone, contacts, call history, calendar and storage are only allowed under “While using the app” mode. Now the users can clear away their location information and metadata before they send their pictures.Revamped Interface DesignThe company has also aimed its attention at giving a new look to its UI design and nuanced system animations. With the use of Mi Render Engine, you will get a smoother UI experience. It brings refreshed design that is inspired by nature from the opening and closing of apps to the smooth switching between apps. The company says that with the nuanced system animations, MIUI 12 introduces a lifelike OS experience where every detail becomes tangibly real. The MIUI 12 brings in “Super Wallpaper” that represents iconic planetary landforms based on NASA’s official imagery. This has been spread out to Always-on display, Home screen, and Lock screen.Other features and improvementsWith the release of MIUI 12 multitasking will become manageable. Now a global floating window has been introduced that allows the users to navigate the system using full-screen gestures, floating windows can facilitate multitasking and save the trouble of constantly switching between apps. The floating windows can be moved, closed and resized by simple gestures applied to the action bar. For instance, when a video is playing the users will now be able to read a received text and can also respond to it without having to pause a video. MIUI 12 also draws enhanced screen casting functionality allowing the users to cast documents, apps, videos, and games with a single tap. According to the company, the windows that are being cast can be minimized at any time. The option to cast items with the screen off decreases power consumption and hiding private items doesn’t allow floating notifications and incoming calls to appear on external monitors.In addition to this MIUI 12 supports an Ultra battery saver mode, Dark mode, App drawers and more. The company plans to begin its first phase of the rollout from June to Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro.
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With many small businesses are struggling and with stores closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurs are finding ways to bring their businesses online. Now, Facebook Shops have been rolled out to empower business owner and to make shopping seamless
“Facebook Shops make it easy for businesses to set up a single online store for customers to access on both Facebook and Instagram. Creating a Facebook Shop is free and simple. Businesses can choose the products they want to feature from their catalogue and then customize the look and feel of their shop with a cover image and accent colours that showcase their brand. This means any seller, no matter their size or budget, can bring their business online and connect with customers wherever and whenever it’s convenient for them,” the Mark Zuckerberg-led company revealed in a blog post.
Wondering where you can find Facebook Shops? Well, people can discover Facebook Shops on a business’ Facebook Page or Instagram profile as well as through stories or ads. From there, they can browse the full collection, save products they’re interested in and place an order — either on the business’ website or without leaving the app if the business has enabled checkout in the US.
Facebook Shops work just like a physical store. If you need to ask someone for help while being in Facebook Shops, you’ll be able to message a business through WhatsApp, Messenger or Instagram Direct to get support, track deliveries and more. Moreover, Facebook also revealed that users will be able to view a business’ shop and make purchases right within a chat in WhatsApp, Messenger or Instagram Direct in the coming days.
In a blog post, Facebook revealed, Facebook Shops “will be more widely available in the coming months. You can learn more about how we built Shops with privacy in mind here. We’re also investing in features across our apps like Instagram Shop, live shopping and more that will be integrated with Facebook Shops to help customers discover products they’re interested in and make purchasing easier.”
Let’s check out what Instagram Shop is all about. According to Facebook, This summer, starting in the US, we’re introducing Instagram Shop, a new way to discover and buy products you love in Instagram Explore. You can get inspired by collections from @shop, browse selections from your favourite brands and creators, filter by categories like beauty and home, and purchase the looks you love all in one place. And later this year, we’re adding a new shop tab in the navigation bar, so you can get to Instagram Shop in just one tap.”
Asserting that Facebook-owned apps users have been using live video across its social media platforms to showcase products for years, from shoe stores announcing new sneakers to beauty influencers trying on different lipsticks, Facebook notified, “Now, we’re making it easier to shop for products in real time. Soon, sellers, brands and creators will be able to tag products from their Facebook Shop or catalog before going live and those products will be shown at the bottom of the video so people can easily tap to learn more and purchase.”
Initially Facebook Shops is being tested with businesses on Facebook and Instagram, and the social networking giant would soon roll it out more broadly in the coming months.
Besides this, Facebook is also testing ways to make it easier to earn rewards with businesses you love by enabling you to connect your loyalty programs, like the points program at your local cafe, to your Facebook account. “You’ll be able to easily see and keep track of your points and rewards. And we’re exploring ways to help small businesses create, manage and surface a loyalty program on Facebook Shops,” the social networking giant mentioned.
In order to provide small businesses the assistance they need, Facebook is also working more closely with partners like Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, ChannelAdvisor, CedCommerce, Cafe24, Tienda Nube and Feedonomics. Mind you! Facebook stated that “these organizations offer powerful tools to help entrepreneurs start and run their businesses and move online. Now they’ll help small businesses build and grow their Facebook Shops and use our other commerce tools.”
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The South Korean smartphone brand Samsung has introduced a new colour variant for its Samsung Galaxy S20+ smartphone. Yes, S20+ is getting a new colour variant which is Aura Blue. Earlier the smartphone was being offered in three colour options. With the addition of the Aura Blue colour variant, the buyers will be getting more colour options to choose from. A new colour variant of Galaxy S20+ seems to be on its way.Samsung launched the Aura Blue colour variant of Galaxy S20+ in the Netherlands. The device is a part of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series which was launched in February this year and includes a vanilla S20 and Galaxy S20 Ultra. At the time of the launch the smartphone was introduced in three colour options Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black, and Cosmic Gray. However, the Cloud White colour option was also spotted on the company official website but only these three colour options were introduced. But the Cloud White model is only available in the select markets only. In Japan, there is another colour option that is Matte Gold colour and is the Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Edition. Galaxy S20+ in Aura Blue colour is available in the Netherlands but in India, it is available in Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black, and Cosmic Gray colours. The device is available in a single 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage option with a price tag of Rs 77,999.Galaxy S20+ comes 6.70-inch 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED screen(Infinity-O display) with 1,440×3,200 pixels of resolution. The smartphone runs on One UI 2.1 based on Android 10 and is powered by Samsung Exynos 990 processor. The smartphone features a quad rear camera set up that includes a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor with f/2 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 10-megapixel autofocus sensor with f/2.2 aperture. It packs a 4,500mAh battery and has wireless charging and PowerShare support.
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iQoo is back with another new smartphone in the market. The company has launched iQoo Z1 5G that is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC and offers 144Hz refresh rate display. It comes with a hole punch design display to house a selfie camera and a triple camera on its back panel. The company has introduced the smartphone under the mid-range segment. Read on to know more about its pricing, availability and specifications.
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iQoo Z1 5G pricing and availability details
Vivo’s sub-brand has launched iQoo Z1 5G in China in multiple configurations. The device will be available in 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant at CNY 2,198 that translates to Rs 23,400, whereas the 8GB of RAM with 128GB storage option comes at CNY 2,498 that comes around Rs 26,600. Lastly, the 8GB of RAM with 256GB storage model is priced at CNY 2,798 that translates to Rs 29,800. The mid-ranger will be offered in two colour options Galaxy Silver and Space Blue. The smartphone is now up for pre-booking via the company’s official online store in China. From May 25 onwards the device will be available for pre-booking via other channels also and is scheduled to go on sale on June 1. Availability details for the other markets has not been revealed.
iQoo Z1 5G specifications
iQoo Z1 5G runs on iQoo UI based on top of Android 10. It features a 6.57-inch full-HD+ display with 1080×2400 pixels of resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 400ppi of pixel density and supports 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, there is an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC paired with ARM Mali-G77 GPU for graphics. The phone will be offered with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage options.For photos and videos, iQoo Z1 5G comes with a triple rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.79 aperture, a secondary 8-megapixel wide-angle-sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a tertiary 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. For taking selfies the smartphone comes with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture.The handset comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. For connectivity, there is 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor.
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As everyone is coping with the coronavirus crisis in the country. While most of the employees in India have taken up work from home to maintain social distancing. The company pioneering in the audio category has now come up with Sony WFH Audio Devices Offers. “Due to the ongoing lockdown, working from home has become a necessity for most working professionals. Sony has a list of personal audio devices and has announced special offers to help you with a seamless work from home experience and enjoy some #MeTimeWithSony.”According to the company these offers are applicable on the audio device and will be available across all offline stores and online channels such aswww.shopatSc.com and other e-commerce websites. Due to lockdown restrictions, the delivery of the products will be available in the areas marked green as well as orange zones by the government. However, those customers who come under the red zones can pre-book their device and the company will begin the delivery of the products as soon as the restrictions are lifted.Below is a compilation of Sony personal audio devices on which the company is offering huge discounts:WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling HeadphonesThe WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones will now be available at Rs 24,990. These headphones are receiving a discount of Rs 5,000. The audio device comes with noise cancellation features along with adaptive Sound Control and the convenience of smart features like Quick Attention and touch controls. It delivers 30 hours of battery life. On a quick charge of 10 minutes, it can last up to 5 hours. It comes integrated with Voice Assistant, Google, Amazon Alexa and Siri. While working from home you can simply connect the device and check for latest news updates, set reminders, make calls and a lot more using just your voice without touching a button.SRS-XB402M Wireless Built-In Alexa SpeakerSRS-XB402M Wireless Built-In Alexa Speaker can now be purchased at Rs 17,990 in India. The headphones have received a discount of Rs 7,000 earlier it cost Rs 24,990. The speakers come with Built-In Alexa while offering powerful, bass-filled sound. It can be connected with your device to check for the latest news updates, set reminders, make calls and a lot more using just your voice without touching a button. You can connect it to your smartphone, tablet or laptop via Wi-Fi.WH-H910N Wireless Noise Cancelling HeadphonesThese headphones will now be available at Rs 21,990. The headphones comes with the around-the-ear design. It comes with the Noise Cancelling feature to deliver clear sound. The device comes equipped with Quick Attention Mode that tells you what’s going around without taking the headphones off. Answer phone calls, control music and activate Google App and Siri can be controlled with a touch. WH-XB900N Extra Bass Wireless Noise Cancelling HeadphonesThe headphones are now being sold at Rs 15,990. It comes equipped with Quick Attention Mode that allows you to know what’s going on around without taking the headphones off. These headphones have built-in Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa that turns on with the voice command that allows you to enjoy hands-free music experience.WI-1000XM2 Wireless Neck-Band Noise Cancelling In-ear HeadphonesThe Sony headphones are now being sold at Rs 21,990. These headphones fit seamlessly while you work from home. It delivers 10 hours of playback along with voice assistant and Hi-Res Audio and noise cancellation features.NW-A105 WalkmanThe newly launched Sony walkman will be available at Rs 23,990 in India. It comes with a 3.6inch HD display and runs on Android 9.0. The users can download their favourite music and podcasts on the device which comes with a built-in memory of 16GB that can be expanded up to 128GB Moreover, WI-XB400 Wireless Neck-Band Extra Bass Headphones are available with the best buy offer of Rs 3,490. Whereas WI-C200 and WI-C310 Wireless Neck-Band Headphones now come at Rs 1,899 and Rs 2,490 respectively. WH-CH510 Wireless On-ear Headphones can be purchased at Rs 3,290. Lastly, Extra Bass Bluetooth Speakers SRS-XB12, SRS-XB22, SRS-XB32 is now being offered at Rs 3,490, Rs 6,990 and Rs 9,990 respectively.
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While everyone is struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic the e-commerce website Amazon continues to keep its customers entertained and in high spirits through their daily quiz. May 20 Amazon Quiz has gone live now in its mobile app platform. The daily quiz contest conducted by the company brings an opportunity of the consumers to win exciting prizes. In today’s quiz, you can win Mi A3 Smartphone by answering all the questions correctly.
Every day Amazon brings a fresh set of questions for its customers that contains five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. The quiz can be played on the Amazon app from 8 AM to 12 noon. You have to answer all the questions correctly, one wrong answer can make you eliminate from the quiz. By answering all the questions correctly you will be shortlisted for a lucky draw. The results for the lucky draw will be announced at the end of the month and today’s winners name will be declared on May 31. By participating in the quiz you can win free products ranging from smartphones, other gadgets and Amazon Pay balance. Check out today’s quiz questions and answers to win Mi A3 Smartphone.
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May 20 Amazon Quiz Answers:
Question 1: Leo Carter became the 4th in T20 cricket and 7th overall to achieve what feat? (Hint: Yuvraj achieved this in 2007)The Answer is- Hit 6 Sixes in An OverQuestion 2: David Stern was a former Commissioner of which famous Sports league? (Hint: Players like LeBron James, Michael Jordan played in this league)The Answer is- NBAQuestion 3: Which of these popular animated series is set in the fictional town of Springfield?The Answer is- SimpsonsQuestion 4: Utkalika is the state emporium of which Indian state?The Answer is- OdishaQuestion 5: Vayu, Hikka, Kyarr, Maha, and Pavan – what are these that heavily affected India’s west coast in 2019?The Answer is- Cyclones
How to play Amazon Quiz?
Sign in to the Amazon App. If you are not signed in, you will be directed to a sign-in page.
Scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
There will be a total of 5 questions. Answer all 5 questions correctly to enter the lucky draw.
Getting any question incorrect makes you ineligible for today’s lucky draw. You can try again tomorrow for a new prize.
The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.
The Xiaomi’s spin-off-brand Poco is all set to foray into the audio department with the launch of TWS earbuds in India. The company is going to launch POCO Pop Buds in the country. The company hosted a poll on its social media accounts to choose a name for its first truly wireless earphones. The company selling the name has been chosen by the Poco fans through the poll. The earbuds are expected to arrive in the country alongside the Poco F2 Pro smartphone. In a Twitter poll, Poco Pop Buds got the highest share of votes which helped the company to decide the name of the upcoming product. The open poll consisted of four exciting names POCO Move Buds, Klip Buds, Pop Buds to POCO Funkz. The Poco fans were asked to choose a name for its TWS earbuds and 42.4 percent of the audience voted for the Poco Pop Buds out of a total 21,416 votes thereby confirming the name of the upcoming product.To add to this engagement, C Manmohan, General Manager, POCO India said, “Hey POCO fans, a few weeks back, we asked you which product we should bring next and you chose TWS (earbuds). We’re happy to announce that we’re a step closer in making it a reality and want your help in choosing a name for it. Vote and let’s know what we should call it.”
Hey POCO fans, couple of weeks ago we asked you which product we should bring next and you chose TWS (Earbuds). We're happy to announce that we're a step closer in making it a reality & we want your help in choosing a name for it. Vote and let's know what we should call it.
— C Manmohan #POCOForIndia (@cmanmohan) May 18, 2020
Until now the earbuds are still under development and the company shares no further information with regard to the earbuds specification and how long it would take to arrive in the market. In April last month, the company announced that it is working on its TWS earphones while confirming that these will arrive in India first.The company stated that “The Indian wearables market registered a growth of 168.3% last year. With ear-worn devices finding a huge appeal among consumers, rapid advancement in technologies will only fuel this growth going ahead. In line with this, POCO is all set to add its take on TWS audio to the POCO family.”Like we mentioned earlier recently the company launched its new smartphone globally Poco F2 Pro. The smartphone is the rebranded version of Redmi K30 Pro. The device features a 6.67-inch full-HD AMOLED display, It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The phone comes with a quad rear camera setup consisting of a 64MP of a primary sensor, a 5MO telemacro lens, a 13MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera. The handset packs a 4,700mAh battery supported with 30W charging tech.
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With people across the globe practising social distancing owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, digital communication technologies have come to forefront to help them overcome physical, social and psychological barriers in building romantic relationships. Online dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid and LivU are amongst several other dating websites that have gained traction during this stay-at-home period. But now a research published in Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health journal revealed that the online dating industry has given rise to new forms of pathologies and crime as well.
The study by Andrea Pozza and her team from University of Siena and Scotte University Hospital has notified, “Online romance scams are a modern form of fraud that have spread in Western societies along with the development of social media. Through a fictitious Internet profile, the scammer develops a romantic relationship with the victim for 6-8 months, building a deep emotional bond with the aim of extorting economic resources in a manipulative dynamic.”
The research revealed that there are two notable features that might lead to underestimation of the number of cases:
Firstly, the double trauma of losing money and a relationship
Secondly, the victim’s shame upon discovery of the scam
As per the research by Pozza, “Sixty-three percent of social media users and 3% of the general population report having been a victim at least once. Women, middle-aged people, and individuals with higher tendencies to anxiety, romantic idealization of affective relations, impulsiveness and susceptibility to relational addiction are at higher risk of being victims of the scam. Understanding the psychological characteristics of victims and scammers will allow at-risk personality profiles to be identified and prevention strategies to be developed.”
Over the last decade, nearly about 1400 dating sites/chats have been created in North America alone, the researcher added. Solely in the UK, 23 percent of Internet users have met someone online with whom they had a romantic relationship for a certain period and that even 6 percent of married couples met through the web.
As per a recent report by Research and Markets, the global online dating market has witnessed continuous growth in the past few years and is expected to augment even further during the forecast period (2020-2024). The market is expected to be driven by various growth-enhancing factors such as rising internet penetration, increasing smartphone penetration, rising single adults population, changing perception of online dating, etc.
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Today Motorola has launched its first flagship smartphone of the year in India. The company launched Motorola Edge+ in the country with a price tag of Rs 74,999. The mobile handset comes with a waterfall display with a 90Hz refresh rate along with HDR support and will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. With all these features and specifications the smartphone will compete with Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 10 5G that also offers 5G capabilities and similar camera details. Today we have compared all the smartphones to see how Edge+ stands against both the Xiaomi and Samsung devices and help you decide which one is the best buy if you are planning to upgrade your mobile phone.
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Motorola Edge+: A curved 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ supportSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: 6.9-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display Xiaomi Mi 10 5G: 6.67-inch full-HD+ curved AMOLED display
Motorola Edge+: Android 10Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: One UI 2.0 based on the top of Android 10Xiaomi Mi 10 5G: MIUI 11, based on Android 10
Samsung launched Galaxy S20 Ultra a few months back and Xiaomi Mi 10 5G arrived in the country earlier in May. Both the devices are now available for purchase. Specification of all the smartphones including Motorola Edge+ is similar. If you are looking for an alternative to S20 Ultra as it is expensive then you can go for Motorola Edge+. But if you are on a tight budget then you can go for Xiaomi Mi 10 5G is a much cheaper option.
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With the COVID-19 pandemic grappling the world, ‘testing’ is the new mantra to contain the outbreak of the coronavirus. Now, it seems that people could soon use a reusable sensor to detect the COVID-19 in mere 60 second. In order to develop a portable, reusable coronavirus sensor that people can always carry with them, University of Utah electrical and computer engineering professor Massood Tabib-Azar has received a $200,000 National Science Foundation Rapid Response Research (RAPID) grant.
The sensor, about the size of a quarter, works with a cellphone and can detect COVID-19 in just 60 seconds. As Tabib-Azar has already developed the technology—and a prototype—to detect the Zika virus, an official blog post on the University of Utah website stated that “he said he could have a prototype of the new COVID-19 sensor for clinical trials in two to three months.”
According to Massood Tabib-Azar: “It can be made to be a standalone device, but it can also be connected to a cellphone. Once you have it connected either wirelessly or directly, you can use the cellphone software and processor to give a warning if you have the virus.”
In April this year, Tabib-Azar along with Subhashish Dolai got two papers published in IEEE Sensors Journal. Mind you! The technology, which is based on a sensor Tabib-Azar first began developing for the NSF about a year ago to detect the Zika virus, involves just a drop of saliva and can produce results in a minute. Tabib-Azar is now converting the same technology to work with COVID-19.
In an official blog post on the University of Utah website, it was revealed, “The sensor would use single-strand DNA called aptamers in the sensor that would attach to the proteins in the COVID-19 virus molecule if it is present. A person would plug the small sensor into the cellphone’s power jack and launch an app made for the device. To test for the presence of the virus, the user would place a drop of saliva on the sensor, and the results would appear on the phone.”
Moreover, this sensor could also test for the virus on the surface of something, like a table or desk, by brushing a swab on the surface and then on the sensor, the blog post added. Besides this, it was also notified that this amazing technology by Tabib-Azar could help detect the presence of COVID-19 in floating microscopic particles in the air in enclosed spaces such as an elevator.
Mind you! Up until now the virus is not considered not airborne, but numerous researches are being done to discover if minute particles of the virus can hang in floating droplets in the air. Therefore, “if the virus is present, the DNA strands in the sensor would bind to the virus’ proteins and electrical resistance is measured in the device, signaling a positive result,” the blog post added
Now if you wondering about the structure of this sensor that could help you detect the COVID-19 pandemic, Tabib-Azar has stated that the sensor would include an array of tiny devices inside it. Each of these tiny devices will come fitted with a DNA strand that looks for a different protein. A specific combination of proteins would be unique to just COVID-19, he added.
Tabib-Azar further added that “By increasing the number of devices and single-strand DNA, we can increase the sensor’s accuracy and reduce the false positives and false negatives.”
What’s more interesting is that the sensor is designed to be reusable as it can destroy the previous sample on it by producing a small electrical current that could heat up and remove or disintegrate the virus. All that this the entire process would require is a little battery power from the smartphones, said Tabib-Azar.
The researcher at the University of Utah also talked about “another possible method would involve putting the saliva sample on disposable sheets that are placed on top of the sensor like a sticky note. This would decrease cross-contamination on the sensor and eliminate the need to heat up and destroy the sample afterward.”
In addition to these impressive testing techniques, it was stated that researchers across the world can get a clearer and more accurate picture of where hotspots are with big outbreaks of the virus the device also can be designed to upload the results to a central server that maps out positive results in an area.
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Motorola Edge+ is now official in India. The Lenovo owned company has finally launched its latest flagship device in the country which is now available for pre-bookings. The Edge+ comes with the latest top of the line Snapdragon 865 processor along with a 90Hz waterfall curved hole-punch display. There is a 108-megapixel camera sensor and it runs on Android 10 out of the box. Motorola Edge+ specificationsMotorola Edge+ runs on Android 10 out of the box. It features a curved display with a punch-hole cutout for a selfie camera. It comes with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support as well as an in-display fingerprint sensor. It derives its power from Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 865 processor paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable UFS 3.0 storage. In terms of camera capability, Motorola Edge+ features a triple rear camera set up with a high-resolution 108-megapixel primary camera sensor with /1.8 aperture and 0.8-micron pixel size. The other two camera sensors are a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with 117-degree field of view with f/2.2 aperture along with an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3X optical zoom and OIS support. The camera set also supports a ToF sensor. For taking selfies it comes with a 25-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.For connectivity it includes 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BDS. The sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, sensor hub, and barometer. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging support.Motorola Edge+ pricing and availability in IndiaMotorola Edge+ has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 74,999. It will be available in lone 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage. The company will be offering the device in two colour options Smoky Sangria and Thunder Grey. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in the country on May 26th via its official online partner Flipkart as well as offline retail outlets. The pre-booking for the smartphone has now opened.For launch offers there will be an instant discount of Rs 7,500 on the purchase of the Edge+ if a transaction is made via ICICI bank credit cards. The similar offer is available on the offline retail stores also. Apart from that, the company will also be offering no-cost EMI offers and the instant discount is applicable on the EMI transactions also.
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Mi Band maker Huami has introduced a new smartwatch in the market. The company launched the Huami Amazfit Ares smartwatch in its home market China today. The smartwatch comes with a sport and rugged look which was first spotted last month. The device comes with an inbuilt GPS tracker and a display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection along with polycarbonate frame and non-replaceable silicone straps. Moreover, it offers 8 watch faces options and reflective colour display. Read on to know more about the newly launched smart wearable.Huami Amazfit Ares specificationsThe Amazfit Ares features a square-shaped 1.28-inch touch-enabled coloured display. The display comes with a reflective display which is protected with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 with AF coating housed inside a polycarbonate frame and can be conned to both Android as well as an iOS device via Bluetooth connection. It comes with a total of 70 sport modes that can track daily indoor as well as outdoor activities such as running, swimming, cycling, trekking, boxing, martial arts, taekwondo, sword-fighting, Zumba dance, as well as other activities.The smartwatch is available with a FIRSTBEAT professional analysis algorithm that guides the user in improving your daily activities. There is also the company’s own built-in PAI (Personalized Activity Intelligence) health assessment system. This allows the users to assess their heart rate, daily activity intensity and personal physiological data 24×7. The smartwatch is 5ATM rated for water resistance up to 50 meters allowing swimming and other water sports. It packs a 200mAh battery to deliver up to 14 days of battery life on a single charge in its daily use mode. Also, it can last up to 90 days in the basic watch mode and 23 hours with GPS usage. Additionally, the Amazfit Ares includes sensors such as a bio-tracking optical sensor, 3-axis acceleration sensor, barometer, and buzzer, as well as GPS and GLONASS. Moreover, there is a notification reminder, music playback support and offline payment on the watch.Huami Amazfit Ares pricing and availabilityThe Amazfit Ares has been launched in China with a price tag of CNY 499 that translates to Rs 5,300. The Huami smartwatch has been listed on the company’s website and will be available in two colour options Iwaguro (Black) and Army Green. You can also choose from multiple straps options available in silicon, rubber, leather, as well as Youth Edition Colour Wristband. Currently is up for pre-booking and can be purchased with an introductory discount of CNY 40 that is approximately around Rs 450 as per Indian currency. However, the smartwatch is scheduled to go on sale on June 1st via TMall.
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Internet is witnessing an unending online war between YouTubers and TikTok fans since the recent past. Now what has added fuel to the fire is the removal of CarryMinati’s viral video from YouTube for violating its terms of service. Soon after the video titled as ‘YouTube vs TikTok: The End’ was taken down, CarryMinati’s fan stormed the Internet to wage a war against TikTok by bringing down its rating which now stands at 2 as against 4.5 rating earlier on Google Play Store.
In the ‘YouTube vs TikTok: The End’, which has now been removed, CarryMinati roasted Amir Mumbai-based TikToker Amir Siddique for his earlier posted TikTok video where he had accused YouTubers of plagiarising TikTok content.
In another recent video on , CarryMinati clarified that a lot of his slangs in the ‘YouTube vs TikTok: The End’ video have been taken out of context by the viewers. He tried making his image clear by stating that people are understanding his words in their own respective ways.
CarryMinati, who has more than 18 million subscribers on YouTube, is drawing support from his fans and celebrities including Mukesh Khanna who defended CarryMinati via a video stating “I support CarryMinati who raised his voice against TikTok. His video has been deleted from YouTube which is wrong according to me. If video has to be deleted, then all objectionable video content should be removed.”
“Along with this, I would also like to advise Carry Minati to choose his words and sentences carefully. Avoid using words or sentences that would hurt others feeling. People love and support you, therefore choosing right words is extremely important. Many a times, by using wrong world, we stand incorrect even if we are right,” added Khanna.
“We are familiar with Roasting format. We like him because of slang. In India, we have freedom of expression. Let me educate you like Pitamah educated Arjun of Dwapar Yug. Abusing is not freedom of expression. It does not give you freedom to say something which can hurt feelings and sentiments of others. Let me add something from my side too. People have this wrong notion abusing, using slang language adds more weightage to what we say. This is wrong!
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The Taiwanese chipset maker recently announced the launch of its new Mediatek Dimensity 820 SoC for flagship smartphones. The octa-core system-on-chip comes with a 5G support and with the latest multimedia, AI and imaging innovations. Now the Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has announced to soon launch its upcoming smartphone that is going to derive its power from the latest MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC and support 5G connectivity. On May 26 the company is going to launch the Redmi 10X series that is going to include a 4G variant and Redmi 10X Pro variant. The device is expected to come with quad rear cameras and will pack a 5,020mAh battery.
Redmi 10X expected specifications
Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing announced that Redmi 10X will be powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 820 SoC. In its Weibo post, he also shared the AnTuTu score of 4,15,672 and he revealed that the smartphone will be supporting 5G connectivity also will be unveiled on May 26 at 2 pm CST (11:30 am IST).Image Courtesy: WeiboIn the meantime the popular tipster Ishan Agarwal revealed that Redmi 10X 4G variant will be offered in two variants 4GB of RAM with 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage option. It is tipped to be available in three colour options Green, Sky Blue and White. On the contrary other reports suggest that the 5G model of the smartphone will be further offered in four options 6GB of RAM with 64GB and 128GB of storage 8GB of RAM with 128GB and 256GB of storage options. The smartphone is expected to come in three colour options Dark Blue, Gold, Silver and Violet.Redmi 10X was also spotted on the Google Play Console listing. As per the listing, the mobile phone is expected to come with a full-HD+ display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution and is said to come with 4GB of RAM. According to the TENAA’s website, the handset was spotted with a model number M2003J15SC. It is suggested to come with a 13-megapixel selfie camera and a 5,020mAh battery. Rumours suggest that the device will be featuring a quad rear camera set up with a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a secondary 8-megapixel sensor and dual 2-megapixel sensors.Coming to the Redmi 10X Pro which is tipped to be offered in two variants. According to a report by 91Mobiled it is expected to be available in 8GB of RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB of RAM with 256GB storage options. The smartphone is said to come in four colour options Dark Blue, Gold, Silver / White and Violet. The Pro model is suggested to support 5G connectivity.
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Motorola is all set to introduce its new premium device in India. Today the company is going to launch Motorola Edge+ in the country that is going to rival all the latest flagship devices being offered by OnePlus, Xiaomi and Samsung. To recall the smartphone was launched in the US last month. This smartphone is the company’s first device to come with a waterfall curved hole punch design display. As the Edge+ is being teased on the e-commerce Flipkart website the company is expected to begin taking pre-orders from today onwards only just after the official launch.
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Motorola Edge+ expected Pricing and Availability
The Flipkart’s teaser page suggests that the Flagship Motorola Edge+ is going to be unveiled in India today. However, it did not reveal more details related to its sale as well as pricing. At the time of the global launch, the company introduced two devices under the Motorola Edge series Motorola Edge+ and Motorola Edge which is the toned-down variant of Edge+. But the e-commerce website, as well as the company’s official social media channels, are only testing Edge+ which means the company will only launch this device to take on its rivals OnePlus 8, Xiaomi Mi 10 5G and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. The smartphone is going to be launched via an online launch event that will begin at 12 Noon onwards. The launch event will be live-streamed across all its social media channels via its official YouTube channel.As for the pricing the company has not revealed the pricing of the mobile phone which will be revealed at the launch event only. Like we mentioned earlier also Motorola Edge+ was launched late in April last month it was introduced in the US market with a price tag of $999 that translates to Rs 75,534 as per the Indian currency. So we are expected to see similar pricing in India also. But as many smartphone companies have brought their flagships in the country at reduced pricing like OnePlus 8 series there is a possibility that the Lenovo owned Motorola could also skip going aggressive. However, we should wait for the actual price reveal.
Motorola Edge+ specifications
Motorola Edge+ runs Android 10 with a stock Android UI. The flagship phone comes with a curved 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of non-expandable UFS 3.0 storage.On the Imaging front, the Motorola Flagship device features a triple rear camera set up with a 108-megapixel primary camera sensor, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens and a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor. On the front, there is a 25-megapixel selfie camera.Motorola Edge+ packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging support. The smartphone sports an in-display fingerprint sensor for authentication.
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Amazon quiz has gone live now on its mobile app platform. The quiz can be played from 8 AM to 12 noon. All you need to do is just answer five easy questions that the e-commerce website puts before you. Today you can stand a chance to win JBL Boom Box Speakers.
Every day Amazon brings a new set of questions that consists of five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. The participants have to answer them correctly to enter into a lucky draw. One wrong answer will get you eliminated from the quiz. Only one person will be declared as a winner and the results are announced at the end every month. By submitting correct answers Amazon customers can win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. To make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all the 5 questions. Check out today’s answers:
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The popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi last month unveiled its next generation of custom skin OS MIUI 12 alongside Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition aka Mi 10 Youth Edition. And now the company is finally going to launch the MIUI 12 on May 19 that is tomorrow. The company is hosting an online launch event to unveil it across the globe. Xiaomi is all set to bring its 12th iteration of Android-based custom operating system MIUI 12 on May 19. The company will be hosting a global launch event tomorrow for the launch of MIUI 12. Due to the coronavirus crisis, the company is going to take the support of online launch which is going to be live-streamed across its all social media channels via its official YouTube channel. The event will start at 5.30 PM (IST). But for your convenience we have embedded the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh6LOjHAn1o&feature=emb_title
Tomorrow at the event the company is expected to announce the global rollout for the new version of its custom OS however the company did not share any details of the official rollout but the company says that it will be launched for the global markets. But as per the report, the MIUI 12 will be made available starting late June. According to the company, the first batch of Xiaomi devices that are going to receiving the update includes Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 10 Youth Edition (aka Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition), Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9 Transparent Edition, Mi 9, Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition, Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30 5G, Redmi K30, Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition, Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20. All these smartphones will start receiving the update by the end of June this year. Soon after this, the rollout will begin for the second batch that includes Mi Mix 3, Mi Mix 2S, Mi CC9 series, Mi 9 SE, Mi 8 series, Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Redmi Note 7. Later on, Xiaomi phones such as Mi CC9e, Mi Mix 2, Mi 8 Youth Edition, Mi 8 SE, Mi 6X, Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A, Redmi 7, Redmi 7A, Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi Note 5, Redmi S2, Mi Note 3, and Mi Max 3 will be able to download the update.Along with some major UI upgrades this time the company highly focused on the user’s data privacy. Along with the rollout of MIUI 12, the update will also bring Android 10’s security features. The Xiaomi’s custom OS is TUV Rheinland certified for privacy and security features. You will get to see new changes to the user interface which is now less complicated with a white background for clear text and wider spacing in between the text along with a bundle of new graphics to complement it making it more simplified. A bundle of new live wallpapers featuring Moon, Mars and Earth which can be zoomed in to show the close up of the surface on the plants. When the dark mode is implemented these wallpapers also go dark visualizing how the planets look at night.
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It seems that Xiaomi fans in India may not have to wait longer for the upcoming Redmi-branded laptop, as a news report has leaked that the Chinese company could lift curtains off its RedmiBook 14 next month.
In January this year, Xiaomi had been granted a trademark on the ‘RedmiBook’ brand in India by the country’s Commerce and Industry Ministry. This had resulted in speculations that Xiaomi might finally unveil its first laptop in India after having launched its laptop portfolio in Europe in the second half of 2019.
An insider confirmed that Xiaomi would be launching RedmiBook 14 in June, a BGR report quoted Slashleaks as saying.
In an earlier leak by tipster Ishan Agarwal, it was reported that Xiaomi India’s MD Manu Kumar Jain, while attending an online meeting with retailers, said that Redmi laptops will soon may way in India.
.@manukumarjain said in today's online meeting with retailers that Mi/ Redmi Laptops will launch in India ASAP (HOPE!). Didn't provide any concrete date/timeline. Not planning to launch any Tabs like Mi Pad, though. Didn't comment on upcoming launches like Mi 10 lite/K30 Pro 😁🤭
Mind you! Xiaomi RedmiBook 14 laptop is already available in China with a price tag of RMB 3,999 (which translates approx. Rs 42,720). However, if we believe the news report it is expected that Xiaomi will keep the price in India around Rs 30,000 to make it affordable.
As far as specification are concerned, RedmiBook 14 laptop surpasses people’s imagination as it is so light and thin with a total weight of just 1.5kilograms. Xiaomi claims that the laptop is equipped with the new AMD Ryzen 3000 series processor, Radeon Vega Graphics graphics card, an excellent cooling system, high-speed memory along with storage space up to 512GB. Mind you! The Chinese company notified that with a new generation of AMD Ryzen 3000 series processors, the overall performance is improved by 10 percent.
With the 19mm large key pitch full size keyboard and 1.3mm key travel design, Xiaomi asserted that the rebound is more comfortable and the control is more precise. Beside this, the processor is paired with NVIDIA MX250 graphics processor keeping gaming in mind. It runs Windows 10 and comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office.
We will bring you more updated about Xiaomi RedmiBook 14 once it gets launched in India.
Meanwhile, POCO, Xiaomi’s beloved smartphone product brand has launched its latest device: POCO F2 Pro. Tailored to tech enthusiasts, the device prioritizes performance over frills – without the traditional flagship price tag. With the Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform under the hood, POCO F2 Pro offers sustained peak performance, extremely fast processing speeds, and a true full-screen viewing experience that’ll have techies waving goodbye to their current daily driver.
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The Taiwan based chipset manufacturer announced the launch of a new chipset. The company introduced Mediatek Dimensity 820 SoC for flagship smartphones. The octa-core system-on-chip comes with a 5G support and with the latest multimedia, AI and imaging innovations. The chipset comes integrated with ARM Mali G57 GPU along with HyperEngine 2.0 enhancement for better graphics.While announcing the Dimensity 820 system-on-chip Dr Yenchi Lee, Assistant General Manager of MediaTek’s Wireless Communications Business Unit said, “Our Dimensity 1000 is already powering impressive flagship 5G devices in a number of markets. With the new Dimensity 820, we’re now making 5G much more accessible. The Dimensity 820 stands out beyond competitors by offering four high-performance Arm Cortex-A76 cores at 2.6GHz within its octa-core CPU, delivering superb performance and responsiveness, among its incredible AI, gaming and photography experiences.”According to the company, the chipset comes with four Cortex-A76 cores clocked at up to 2.6GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at up to 2GHz. Moreover, there is Arm Mali G57 GPU graphics plus HyperEngine 2.0 enhancements so users can immerse themselves in the latest mobile games. This will allow 120Hz high refresh rate support for the displays along with HDR features with MediaTek MiraVision for most vivid visuals in videos and streams. The Dimensity 820 also supports dual SIM, dual standby (DSDS) 5G technology for access to the fastest speeds and Voice over New Radio (VoNR) services on both SIMs.The new AI Processing Unit MediaTek APU 3.0 is going to deliver powerful AI-camera capabilities which means the device can support up to four concurrent cameras with up to 80-megapixel sensors with the help of Imagiq 5.0 to flagship devices. With the Multi-frame 4K Video HDR the device will support 4K HDR video recording even under bright as well as low lit conditions. The company says that the chip automatically captures frames at different exposures and intelligently fuses them into a single video stream, all in real-time.The MediaTek’s HyperEngine 2.0 combined with the premium five-core GPU provides a superb gaming experience with optimizations that reduce network latency for smoother gameplay, support faster response times and enhance display quality. HyperEngine 2.0 also intelligently adjusts the CPU, GPU and memory resources to optimize power and performance.There will be support for up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM along with H.264, H.265/HEVC video encoding. The MediaTek’s Dimensity 820 is going to support Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.1, FM radio and UFS storage
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If you are looking to buy a smartphone with a big battery to help you work and play your favourite game uninterruptedly, you can check out the following smartphones that falls under Rs 10,000 category:
Realme 5i
Available for Rs 9,999, realme 5i adopts mirror polished rear shell. The smartphone has a 6.52-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery. This smartphone is available in Aqua Blue and Forest Green colour variants.
On the camera front, the Realme 5i has a quad-camera setup at the back with a 12-megapixel primary sensor, a wide-angle camera, a macro camera and a depth sensor. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC, this handset has a storage expansion option upto 256GB along with 4GB RAM. It runs ColorOS 6.0.1 on top of Android 9 Pie.
Vivo U10
Vivo U10 is equipped 5,000 mAh battery that is complemented by an 18W fast charge. Running on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 665AIE octa-core processor clocked up to 2.0GHz, the U10 ensures a lag-free experience. The device also comes with 8MP selfie camera and an AI triple camera setup at the back.
The device is available in three variants – 3GB + 32GB, 3GB + 64GB and 4GB + 64GB variants (all variants have expandable storage) priced at Rs 8,990, Rs 9,990 and Rs 11,990, respectively.
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Sporting a massive 5000mAh battery, you can work and play uninterrupted. This smartphone also comes with 18W Fast Charge support, so you are charged and ready to go in no time. The all-new Aura Mirror design is sure to impress anyone with a whole new range of colours including – Ruby Red, Onyx Black and Sapphire Blue. The phone is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect from drops and falls. The device comes fitted with Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 allows you to perform multiple tasks with ease.
It is available for Rs 9,299 on Mi Store.
ASUS Zenfone Pro Max M1
Inside the sleek exterior of ZenFone Max Pro smartphone is a powerful 5000mAh lithium-polymer battery custom-crafted to pack maximum performance into minimum space. Its ultra-compact 6-inch display has an ultra-slim bezel, so it fits in a slim body that’s the same size as most standard 5.5-inch phones. ZenFone Max Pro has two SIM card slots that support 4G LTE speeds up to 400Mbps7, and a microSD slot that lets you instantly expand your storage up to 2TB. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS.
Panasonic Eluga Ray 800
Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 comes equipped with a 1.8GHz Octa-core processor tagged along with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Pre-installed with a 4000mAh big battery power, this smartphone ensure that you’re able to carry out your day to day activities without facing the fear of running out of power. The 13MP AF rear camera and the 8MP front camera along with their multiple pre-installed modes are pegged to make you look flawless in every situation.
Tecno Spark Power
With 6000mAh battery, Tecno Spark Power smartphone is fitted with a 6.35-inch touchscreen display along with a resolution of 720×1548 pixels. Powered by a 2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) processor along with 4GB of RAM, Tecno Spark Power handset runs Android 9 Pie.
On the camera front, Tecno Spark Power carries a 13-megapixel rear camera; a second 8-megapixel camera and a third 2-megapixel camera along with a 13-megapixel selfie shooter. It is available in Dawn Blue and Alpenglow Gold colours. It is available for Rs. 10,000 in India.
Moto E4 Plus
The Moto E4 Plus 32GB features a 5,000mAh Li-ion battery inclusive of rapid charging support along with 3GB of RAM and Mali-T720 MP1 GPU. . It has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD HD (1,280 x 720 pixels) display and a front fingerprint sensor. Powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, the smartphone is splash proof and boots on Android v7.1.1 (Nougat) operating system. On the camera front, it carries a 13MP rear camera along with a 5MP selfie snapper.
InFocus Turbo 5
The USP of this low-budget smartphone is a 5,000mAh Li-ion battery along with 2GB RAM which keeps the show running for long hours. Powered by a 1.25GHz Quad core Cortex A53 processor, InFocus Turbo 5 showcases a 5.2-inch IPS LCD HD display. Moreover, the handset runs on Android v7.0 (Nougat) OS. On the camera front, there is a 13MP back camera and a 5MP selfie snapper.
Samsung Galaxy A10s
Powered by a 4,000mAh Li-ion battery, A10s comes with an octa-core processor setup (2GHz quad-core and 1.5GHz quad-core) along with a 2GB RAM. On the camera front, Samsung Galaxy A10s is houses 13MP + 2MP primary camera along with 8MP front camera for selfie lovers. It comes with a 32GB inbuilt storage that can expanded up to 512GB by using a memory card.
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In March this year the Chinese smartphone company, Huawei introduced its most anticipated lineup of smartphones, the Huawei P40 series via an online launch event. The series includes Huawei P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro+ that features Kirin 990 SoC, quad rear camera set up, a hole punch display with 90Hz of refresh rate support along with other flagship features. Now expanding the series the company has launched the water down variant of Huawei P40. The company unveiled Huawei P40 Lite 5G in the European market. The Huawei P40 Lite 5G key highlights include octa-core Kirin 820 processor, quad cameras on the back panel and an LCD hole-punch display. By having a look at the specs sheet the smartphone is much similar to Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G. Let’s take a look at the specifications and pricing details of the newly launched mobile handset.
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Huawei P40 Lite 5G pricing and availability
Huawei P40 Lite 5G is a rebranded variant of Huawei Nova 7 SE 5G which was launched in China last month. The toned-down version of Huawei P40 has been launched in the European market with a price tag of EUR 399 that translates to Rs 32,800 in India. The smartphone is now available for pre-order and is scheduled to go on sale on May 28. The mobile phone will be available in three colour options Midnight Black, Space Silver and Crush Green. According to the company on placing the pre-orders the buyers can avail Huawei FreeBuds 3i absolutely free.
Huawei P40 Lite 5G specifications
Huawei P40 Lite 5G comes with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ LCD hole-punch display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and HDR support. The smartphone runs on EMUI 10.1 based on top of Android 10. It is going to derive its power from an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G processor coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 256GB using a Nano SD card.For taking photos and videos, Huawei P40 Lite 5G features a quad rear camera set up that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Furthermore, it is assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with f/2.4 aperture, a tertiary 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and lastly a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.The handsets pack a 4000-mAh battery with SuperCharge 40W fast charging support. In terms of connectivity, there is 5G SA/NSA, 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, USB Type-C port and dual-frequency GPS. The sensors onboard include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass.
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PUBG Mobile game comes with an overwhelming number of unlockable skins offering personalised weapons such as guns as well as other components for the better gaming experience. These skins, as well as other decoratives, attract the attention of the users but these are not free to get them you have to pay UC. If you do not want to spend money on these skins then we can spell out a few ways in which you can learn to get free skins in PUBG.
How to get free skins and decoratives in PUBG Mobile
First things first download Google Opinion Rewards from the Google Play Store. This app allows the user to take a survey and in return pays you a good amount of money in the form of credits. These credits can be redeemed to purchase UC. Further, the UC can be used to purchase PUBG Mobile skins.
Download and install Google Opinion Rewards on your Android device.
Now the newbies will not be offered a reward for taking the first few surveys.
After taking a few surveys you will start earning some Google Play Balance.
Now open the PUBG Mobile on your device and go to the UC Purchase section.
After this, you are free to purchase UCs using Google play balance. This can be done by selecting Google Play Balance as your payment method.
Once you are done purchasing UCs then you can unlock PUBG skins of your choice.
The game developer also rolled out redeem codes which can be used to unlock skins and decoratives. Apart from that PUBG Bonus Challenges also gives the players the chance to perform their skills to earn battle coins which can be exchanged for UCs. Swagbucks is another option that allows you to perform tasks to earn rewards. Moreover, Royal Pass missions is again another method to get skins by accelerating the RP level.
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In order to maintain social distancing and to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Government of India has extended coronavirus lockdown in India. It has been almost two months since the country has entered the lockdown as the infected cases are on the rise and the government has again extended the lowdown to May 31. And now to recover due to the COVID-19 lockdown many smartphone brands are offering devices at their lowest price in the country. A slew of mobile handsets have received a price cut such as the OnePlus 7T Pro, Samsung Galaxy A50s among others have become cheaper now. So today we bring to you a list of smartphones that can be purchased at a reduced price.
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OnePlus 7T Pro
OnePlus 7T Pro comes with a 90Hz high refresh rate display, a 16 MP pop-up front camera with a bezel-less curved display, a 48 MP triple camera setup and a Warp Charge 30T support. It features a QHD+ Fluid Display perfect for streaming Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video and gaming. The company has announced the OnePlus 7T Pro Haze Blue is now available at Rs 47,999 for the 8GB of RAM with 256GB storage model. The smartphone has received a price cut of Rs 6,000. The device is now available with an up to 12 months of no-cost EMI on 7T.
Samsung Galaxy A50s
Samsung Galaxy A50s was launched last year in the month of September in India. The smartphone was introduced in the country at a starting price of Rs 22,999 for the 4GB RAM version, whereas the 6GB RAM variant at Rs 24,999. After the price revision, it can now be purchased at Rs 18,599 for the 4GB RAM variant and Rs 20,561 for the 6GB RAM option. Both the models are available in three colour options Prism Crush Violet, Prism Crush Black and Prism Crush White colours. Galaxy A50s is powered by octa-core Exynos 9611 SoC. It features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display and packs a 4,000mAh battery. Moreover, there is a triple rear camera set up with a 48-megapixel primary shooter and a 32-megapixel front camera.
Vivo S1
Vivo S1 price has been slashed from Rs 17,990 to Rs 16,990 for the base 4GB RAM with 128GB storage variant. The price cut is not applicable to the other variants of the smartphone. That means the 6GB RAM with 64GB storage is still at Rs 18,990, whereas the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage option is available at Rs 19,990.In a nutshell, the device runs on Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9 Pie and is powered by MediaTek Helio P65 (MT6768) SoC. In addition to this Vivo S1 features a 6.38-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a water drop-style notch, a triple rear camera set up with a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
iQOO 3
Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO launched its gaming-centric phone iQOO 3 in late February this year. After receiving a price cut the smartphone can now be purchased at Rs 4,000 less. The 8GB of RAM with 128GB storage model now retails at Rs 34,990, the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage is now available at Rs 37,990 whereas the 5G variant that is the 2GB RAM with 256GB of storage can now be purchased at Rs 44,990.The 5G enabled smartphone comes with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with the quad rear camera setup, a Super AMOLED display with a hole punch. Over that there is a 4440 mAh battery with 55W fast charging support that claims to charge the phone up to 50 per cent in just 15 minutes.
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Recently Motorola Edge+ got listed on Flipkart teasing the launch on May 19. The company is all set to launch its first flagship device of 2020 in the Indian market. Now the company is planning to arrive with another new smartphone in the country. Two days after the launch of Edge+ the company is going to introduce Moto G8 Power Lite in India on May 21. The mobile handset has been listed on Flipkart teasing the availability. To recall the device was launched last month that includes a triple rear camera set up, a large 5,000mAh battery and a water drop-style notch display.
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Moto G8 Power Lite expected pricing
Moto G8 Power Lite is expected to fall under the budget smartphone segment in India. The smartphone was introduced globally by Motorola at EUR 169 that translates to Rs 13,870 in India. The e-commerce website Flipkart will be the official sales partner of the device. The mobile phone will be available in two colour options Arctic Blue and Royal Blue.The Flipkart’s listing did not reveal any details related to the Moto G8 Power Lite other than launch date.
Moto G8 Power Lite specifications
Moto G8 Power Lite runs Android 9 Pie OS. The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a water drop-style notch and 729×1600 pixels of resolution. The display features a 20:9 aspect ratio and 269ppi pixel density. The device is powered by 2.3GHz MediaTek Helio P35 processor being offered 4GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. The mobile phone has a dedicated slot to house a microSD card in order to expand the internal memory up to 256GB. On the imaging front, the Moto G8 Power Lite features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and PDAF. In addition to this, there is a secondary 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a tertiary 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. To improve the photography experience the set up includes various camera modes such as HDR mode, beauty mode, dual camera blur effect, panorama among others. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Both the front as well as the rear camera comes with support for 30fps 1080p video recording. Moreover, the smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery that is supported by a 10W charging support. It is claimed to deliver up to 19 hours of video playback and 100 hours of audio playback. In terms of connectivity, Moto G8 Power Lite includes 4G LTE, Micro-USB port, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. The smartphone is splash-resistant and comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It weighs around 200 grams and measures 164.94×75.76×9.2mm
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With the introduction of Facebook’s Messenger Rooms that can hold up to 50 participants in the same group call, the social-networking giant had then announced that soon it will be adding ways to create rooms from Instagram and WhatsApp too in order to build the communication bridge. And now news is rife that a latest WhatsApp beta has integrated this real-time video chatting feature.
A WABetaInfo report has revealed that the WhatsApp beta app version 2.20.163 for Android showcases a new integration with Messenger Rooms. This allows users to have access to this real-time video-chatting feature that enables up to 50 people to participate in the same group call.
If you too have 2.20.163 Android beta update installed, the news report added that you can check for WhatsApp’s new integration with Messenger Rooms by checking out the chat sheet if the Room icon is place alongside like Documents, Gallery, Audio, Location and Contacts. Why we didn’t mentioned about the Camera icon here, the reason is it has been replaced by Rooms in the WhatsApp beta app version 2.20.163 for Android.
On Clicking on Rooms, WhatsApp will introduce Room Messenger to you and you can get started by creating Rooms. But there is a second option too as you can access Room Messenger via Call tab. You select your contacts and then continue in messenger to create Room.
According to the report, the Messenger Rooms integration on WhatsApp has initially been introduced to users in the United States. However, it is believed that it will be made available in other regions soon.
In a blog post earlier, Facebook had revealed that “Messenger Rooms make it easy to spend quality time with friends, loved ones and people who share your interests. Create a room right from Messenger or Facebook, and invite anyone to join your video call, even if they don’t have a Facebook account. Rooms will soon hold up to 50 people with no time limit.”
“Messenger Rooms is a new way to spend time with friends and family through group video calls when you can’t be together in person. We built Rooms with privacy in mind and designed controls to let you manage your experience,” said Erin Egan, Chief Privacy Officer, Policy.
Let’s check out 5 features that have been introduced to make Room Messenger secured:
Locking: Rooms can be locked or unlocked once a call begins. If a room is locked, no one else can join, except a Group admin for rooms created through a Group.
Removing a participant: The room creator can remove any unwanted participants. If the room creator removes someone from the call or leaves, the room will lock automatically and the room creator must unlock the call for others to join.
Leaving: If at any point you feel unsafe in a room, you can leave. Just because a room is locked doesn’t mean you have to stay.
Reporting: You can report a room name or submit feedback about a room if you believe it violated Facebook’s Community Standards. But since Facebook don’t watch or listen to your audio or video calls, it’s important to know that reports and feedback will not include audio or video from the room.
Blocking: You can block someone on Facebook or Messenger who may be bothering you and we won’t inform them. When someone you’ve blocked is logged into Facebook or Messenger, they won’t be able to join a room you’re in and you won’t be able to join theirs.
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Revamped Interface Design
The company has also aimed its attention at giving a new look to its UI design and nuanced system animations. With the use of Mi Render Engine, you will get a smoother UI experience. It brings refreshed design that is inspired by nature from the opening and closing of apps to the smooth switching between apps. The company says that with the nuanced system animations, MIUI 12 introduces a lifelike OS experience where every detail becomes tangibly real.
The MIUI 12 brings in “Super Wallpaper” that represents iconic planetary landforms based on NASA’s official imagery. This has been spread out to Always-on display, Home screen, and Lock screen.
Other features and improvements
With the release of MIUI 12 multitasking will become manageable. Now a global floating window has been introduced that allows the users to navigate the system using full-screen gestures, floating windows can facilitate multitasking and save the trouble of constantly switching between apps. The floating windows can be moved, closed and resized by simple gestures applied to the action bar. For instance, when a video is playing the users will now be able to read a received text and can also respond to it without having to pause a video.
MIUI 12 also draws enhanced screen casting functionality allowing the users to cast documents, apps, videos, and games with a single tap. According to the company, the windows that are being cast can be minimized at any time. The option to cast items with the screen off decreases power consumption and hiding private items doesn’t allow floating notifications and incoming calls to appear on external monitors.
In addition to this MIUI 12 supports an Ultra battery saver mode, Dark mode, App drawers and more. The company plans to begin its first phase of the rollout from June to Mi 9, Mi 9T, Mi 9T Pro, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro.
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Available for Rs 9,999, realme 5i adopts mirror polished rear shell. The smartphone has a 6.52-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery. This smartphone is available in Aqua Blue and Forest Green colour variants.
On the camera front, the Realme 5i has a quad-camera setup at the back with a 12-megapixel primary sensor, a wide-angle camera, a macro camera and a depth sensor. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC, this handset has a storage expansion option upto 256GB along with 4GB RAM. It runs ColorOS 6.0.1 on top of Android 9 Pie.
Vivo U10
Vivo U10 is equipped 5,000 mAh battery that is complemented by an 18W fast charge. Running on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 665AIE octa-core processor clocked up to 2.0GHz, the U10 ensures a lag-free experience. The device also comes with 8MP selfie camera and an AI triple camera setup at the back.
The device is available in three variants – 3GB + 32GB, 3GB + 64GB and 4GB + 64GB variants (all variants have expandable storage) priced at Rs 8,990, Rs 9,990 and Rs 11,990, respectively.
Xiaomi Redmi 8
Sporting a massive 5000mAh battery, you can work and play uninterrupted. This smartphone also comes with 18W Fast Charge support, so you are charged and ready to go in no time. The all-new Aura Mirror design is sure to impress anyone with a whole new range of colours including – Ruby Red, Onyx Black and Sapphire Blue. The phone is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect from drops and falls. The device comes fitted with Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 allows you to perform multiple tasks with ease.
It is available for Rs 9,299 on Mi Store.
ASUS Zenfone Pro Max M1
Inside the sleek exterior of ZenFone Max Pro smartphone is a powerful 5000mAh lithium-polymer battery custom-crafted to pack maximum performance into minimum space. Its ultra-compact 6-inch display has an ultra-slim bezel, so it fits in a slim body that’s the same size as most standard 5.5-inch phones. ZenFone Max Pro has two SIM card slots that support 4G LTE speeds up to 400Mbps7, and a microSD slot that lets you instantly expand your storage up to 2TB. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS.
Panasonic Eluga Ray 800
Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 comes equipped with a 1.8GHz Octa-core processor tagged along with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Pre-installed with a 4000mAh big battery power, this smartphone ensure that you’re able to carry out your day to day activities without facing the fear of running out of power. The 13MP AF rear camera and the 8MP front camera along with their multiple pre-installed modes are pegged to make you look flawless in every situation.
Tecno Spark Power
With 6000mAh battery, Tecno Spark Power smartphone is fitted with a 6.35-inch touchscreen display along with a resolution of 720×1548 pixels. Powered by a 2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) processor along with 4GB of RAM, Tecno Spark Power handset runs Android 9 Pie.
On the camera front, Tecno Spark Power carries a 13-megapixel rear camera; a second 8-megapixel camera and a third 2-megapixel camera along with a 13-megapixel selfie shooter. It is available in Dawn Blue and Alpenglow Gold colours. It is available for Rs. 10,000 in India.
Moto E4 Plus
The Moto E4 Plus 32GB features a 5,000mAh Li-ion battery inclusive of rapid charging support along with 3GB of RAM and Mali-T720 MP1 GPU. . It has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD HD (1,280 x 720 pixels) display and a front fingerprint sensor. Powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, the smartphone is splash proof and boots on Android v7.1.1 (Nougat) operating system. On the camera front, it carries a 13MP rear camera along with a 5MP selfie snapper.
InFocus Turbo 5
The USP of this low-budget smartphone is a 5,000mAh Li-ion battery along with 2GB RAM which keeps the show running for long hours. Powered by a 1.25GHz Quad core Cortex A53 processor, InFocus Turbo 5 showcases a 5.2-inch IPS LCD HD display. Moreover, the handset runs on Android v7.0 (Nougat) OS. On the camera front, there is a 13MP back camera and a 5MP selfie snapper.
Samsung Galaxy A10s
Powered by a 4,000mAh Li-ion battery, A10s comes with an octa-core processor setup (2GHz quad-core and 1.5GHz quad-core) along with a 2GB RAM. On the camera front, Samsung Galaxy A10s is houses 13MP + 2MP primary camera along with 8MP front camera for selfie lovers. It comes with a 32GB inbuilt storage that can expanded up to 512GB by using a memory card.
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Galaxy A50s is powered by octa-core Exynos 9611 SoC. It features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display and packs a 4,000mAh battery. Moreover, there is a triple rear camera set up with a 48-megapixel primary shooter and a 32-megapixel front camera.
In a nutshell, the device runs on Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9 Pie and is powered by MediaTek Helio P65 (MT6768) SoC. In addition to this Vivo S1 features a 6.38-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a water drop-style notch, a triple rear camera set up with a 16-megapixel primary sensor and a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
The 5G enabled smartphone comes with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with the quad rear camera setup, a Super AMOLED display with a hole punch. Over that there is a 4440 mAh battery with 55W fast charging support that claims to charge the phone up to 50 per cent in just 15 minutes.
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