Top must-have gadgets and tech for vlogging

Vlogging is quite a difficult task than it appears. Shooting the videos is only one part of vlogging. However, preparation and editing require knowledge, experience, and awareness. If you have to start a vlog channel, the following gadgets are essential for you to have the best quality results for your vlogs. 

Camera

Vlogging requires shooting videos at different times of the day. Your camera should be able to shoot high-quality videos even at night time. Also, your camera should perfectly capture the night sky, steel wool photography, waterfalls, landscapes, and all that you can shoot for your vlogs. Nikon D3400 is an affordable camera that comes with Bluetooth connectivity so that you can download the images right away on your phone through an application. Moreover, it has got a 300mm zoom lens that perfectly captures distant subjects like mountains and birds. You can shoot slow-motion videos as well owing to its 60FPS lens that brings life to your videos. In smartphones, the Samsung Note 20 Ultra is also a very good option, if you do not want to carry bulky DSLRs.  Vlog Camera You can choose a camera from the following list:
  • Sony A6400: It’s a brilliant camera for vloggers that is capable of capturing 4K videos. It also comes with a front-facing screen. Price: ₹ 74,900.00. Buy at Amazon
  • Nikon D 3400: It comes with an APS-C CMOS Sensor and 24.2 MP with ISO: 100-25600 sensitivity range (critical for obtaining grain-free pictures, especially in low light). Price: ₹ 45,990. Buy at Amazon

Microphone

A good microphone is something that you can’t miss out on when shooting your vlogs. Your vlogs will have maximum impact on your viewers only when they can listen clearly to what you want to express. The characteristic of a microphone needed for vlogging is that it cancels the noise coming from the surrounding. USB microphones are affordable and provide you with a good quality sound recording. They also suppress external sounds effectively. A shotgun microphone connects well with your DSLR or your smartphone camera. Another great option is a lapel mic, which many newcomers start with. Mic You can choose from the following list:
  • Boya BY-M1: It is a wired lavalier mic with a switchable power source. It runs on an LR44 button cell, and needs to be switched on if using a ‘passive’ source, or off if recording via a device with plug-in power. Price: ₹ 999.00 Buy at Amazon
  • Rode Wireless GO: Although it’s designed to pair with the Rode Wireless GO wireless microphone, the RØDE Lavalier GO is actually compatible with most cameras and recording devices, with a 3.5mm TRS mic input. Price: ₹ 5,999.00 Buy at Amazon

A tripod or selfie stick

Your videos won’t be recorded well if your camera keeps shaking. You need a tripod or a selfie stick to hold your camera firmly in your fist. The camera sticks also come with a rotating mechanism to move the camera towards the direction you want. It also works well if you want to capture pictures in your vlog. Nowadays, camera stands come with a handy design to enable you to capture yourself as well as the surroundings. Selfie You can choose from the following:
  • Accmor AC-13TR Self-Portrait Monopod: Manufactured by Accmor, it is made of lightweight aluminum with a buckle to lock the rods, making it easy to carry. It has a soft foam handle with a good grip to prevent slipping. Price: ₹1,319 Buy at Flipkart
  • XCSOURCE DC494 Monopod Bundle:  Manufactured by XCSOURCE, it is lightweight, adjustable, and easy to mount. Buy at Amazon

Lighting

Lighting is as essential a part of your vlog production as any other gear. Your camera will shoot perfectly if you are shooting videos in the sunlight. However, for recording videos in a room, you need to have sufficient lighting in your room. Poorly lit rooms cause the camera to capture a lot of noise thereby reducing the quality of the output video. Lighting

Video Editing Software

This is the last step to your vlogging process until you upload your video. After you’ve recorded the video and audio, you have to edit the video, mix the sounds and effects. Nowadays, there are several free video editing software available on the internet like Shortcut, and Hitfilm Express. If you want to perform advanced editing, then you can go for paid software like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Video Edit Vlogging is fun and that is why it’s getting popular among youngsters as a secondary profession. If you just keep in mind the above tips and have good equipment, you can create wonderful vlogs. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Comparison: Samsung Galaxy M02 vs Micromax In 1b vs Poco C3

The South Korean smartphone company, Samsung, launched Samsung Galaxy M02 as its latest budget offering in India. The device comes with an Infinity-V display and runs Android 10 out of the box. There is a dual rear camera set up and the smartphone includes a 5,000mAh battery and is powered by an unnamed MediaTek processor. We have compared Samsung Galaxy M02 with Micromax In 1b and Poco C3 to know how Samsung stands against the other two devices. 

Display

Samsung Galaxy M02: 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V Display Micromax In 1b: 6.52-inch HD+ mini-drop HD+ display Poco C3:  6.53-inch HD+ LCD waterdrop-style notch display

Processor

Samsung Galaxy M02: a MediaTek chipset Micromax In 1b: MediaTek Helio G35 processor Poco C3: MediaTek Helio G35 chipset

Rear camera(s)

Samsung Galaxy M02: dual rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel macro lens Micromax In 1b: dual rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with  f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor Poco C3: triple rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Further assisted by a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. 

Selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy M02:5-megapixel sensor  Micromax In 1b:8-megapixel  Poco C3:5-megapixel selfie sensor with f/2.2 aperture

RAM and storage

Samsung Galaxy M02: 2GB RAM with 32GB storage and 3GB with 32GB storage options Micromax In 1b:2GB RAM with 32GB storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage Poco C3:3GB RAM with 32GB storage and 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage model

Battery

Samsung Galaxy M02: 5,000mAh battery Micromax In 1b:5,000mAh battery Poco C3:5,000mAh battery

Operating system

Samsung Galaxy M02: One UI on top of Android 10 Micromax In 1b: the stock version of Android 10 Poco C3:MIUI 12 for Poco on top of Android 10

Price

Samsung Galaxy M02: Rs 6,999 Micromax In 1b: Rs 6,999 Poco C3:Rs 7,499

Our Take

While looking at the spec sheets all three smartphones come with similar screen sizes. The size is perfect to carry in a pocket and it is not too small so it is easier to use while reading, browsing the internet or watching movies. The battery capacity is also the same despite being a budget offering.  Micromax In 1b and Poco C3 offers 10W fast charging support. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy M02 does not include a fast charger. Poco smartphone comes with an additional rear camera and it also offers a larger RAM which means the more RAM the more applications can run at the same time and makes the phone faster. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Canon launches seven new PIXMA G series Ink tank printers in India

Canon has launched its flagship high-speed Ink Tank printers in its PIXMA G-series for home and small businesses in India. The company has released a total of seven new Ink Tank Printers namely PIXMA G3060, PIXMA G3021, PIXMA G3020, PIXMA G2060, PIXMA G2021, PIXMA G2020, and PIXMA G1020. The printers include drip-free, hands-free ink refilling mechanism, and a user-replaceable maintenance cartridge built to stand out with high ink volumes and low-cost printing. Speaking on the launch, Mr. Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India said, “The pandemic has transformed the way we have operated, by bringing in a significant shift in the usage pattern of technology and devices. With the entire world grappling to adapt to a hybrid working environment, we have witnessed a sudden rise in the demand of multi-functional ink-tank printers. This has further led to the Consumer System Products division becoming one of the highest contributing businesses for us in India. As we continue to address the evolving needs of our customers, we are delighted to further strengthen our ink-tank product portfolio with the launch of 7 versatile PIXMA G series printers that are specially built to boost productivity for home and small businesses.” The printers are touted to be cost-efficient and comes with reliable ink tank technology. The devices are designed to deliver high-speed printing, Spill-Free and Easy to Handle Ink Filling. According to the company, all the Canon printers have an economy mode that lets the users print up to 7700 colour pages or 7600 black pages in economy mode. It is suitable to print for general use or photo printing, with the dedicated use of pigment black ink for crisp and sharp text in text documents and line drawings, and automatic switching to only dye-ink colour channels when there is a need to produce full-borderless glossy photos up to A4 sizes. PIXMA G-series In addition to this, there is an On System guide to clean the Paper Feed Rollers that helps to reduce the service calls and increase better customer experience. The new Canon G series features new ink bottle designs, with outlet nozzles that fit only in the respective colour tank well openings to avoid unintended filling of coloured inks into the wrong tank openings. All the printers have support for wireless connectivity, therefore, allowing mobile printing as well as scanning 1 from iOS and Android mobile devices (smartphone, tablets, and laptops) through the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app that offers fine-tuned control of all printer settings. The Pixma G series printers also feature a 2-line LCD panel to perform and confirm printer settings. The PIXMA G3060. PIXMA G 3021 comes with an additional black ink bottle inside the box. Similar to the above-mentioned models the G2020 also features a 2-line LCD for easy operation, including ease of management for printer settings. PIXMA G 2021 comes with an additional black ink bottle inside the box. Additionally, the Canon printers comes with voice assistant support for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, which enables voice-activated printing. Pricing and availability The price of the Canon PIXMA G3060, G3021, G3020 has been set at Rs 17,403, Rs. 17,704 and Rs. 17,102 respectively. Whereas PIXMA G2060, G2021, G2020 and G1020 are priced at Rs. 14,203, Rs. 14,523, Rs. 13,922 and Rs.11,048 respectively. All the printers will be available across leading e-commerce platforms and authorized retailers starting 15 February 2020, in India.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Comparison: Poco M3 Vs Micromax In Note 1 Vs Motorola G9 Power

Poco has launched a new budget-friendly smartphone in India. The company has expanded its M-series in the country with the introduction of the Poco M3. The device is a successor to Poco M2. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC and houses a 6,000mAh battery. In addition to this, it has a triple rear camera setup too. So today we are here to compare Poco M3 Vs Micromax In Note 1 Vs Motorola G9 Power to check how the newly launched phone stands against the other two devices. Our Poco M3 comparison will also be helpful for you to understand what unique features it comes with if you are planning to buy the new device.

Display

Poco M3: 6.53-inch full-HD+ display Micromax In Note 1: 6.67-inch full-HD+ hole-punch design display Motorola G9 Power:6.8-inch HD+ IPS display

Processor

Poco M3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC Micromax In Note 1: MediaTek Helio G85 processor Motorola G9 Power: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC

Rear camera(s)

Poco M3: 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1 aperture. Furthermore, there is a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture Micromax In Note 1: a 48-megapixel primary sensor, 5-megapixel wide-angle lens and two 2-megapixel macro and depth sensors. Motorola G9 Power:64-megapixel primary sensor, 2-megapixel macro sensor with an aperture of f/2.4 and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture

Selfie camera

Poco M3: 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.05 aperture Micromax In Note 1: a 16-megapixel selfie camera with a 78-degree FoV Motorola G9 Power: 16-megapixel front-facing camera

RAM and storage

Poco M3: 6GB with 64GB storage variant and 6GB with 128GB storage model Micromax In Note 1: 4GB RAM with 64GB and 128GB of internal storage Motorola G9 Power:4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage

Battery

Poco M3: 6,000mAh battery Micromax In Note 1: 5,000mAh battery Motorola G9 Power:6,000mAh battery

Operating system

Poco M3: MIUI 12 for Poco based on the top of Android 10 Micromax In Note 1: Android 10 Motorola G9 Power: Android 10

Price

Poco M3: Rs 10,999 Micromax In Note 1: Rs 10,999 Motorola G9 Power: Rs 11,999

Verdict

If we compare the pricing, the price of both Poco and Micromax devices are similar however Poco M3 comes with a larger RAM and storage at this price. On the other hand, the Motorola smartphone’s pricing is on the higher side. But when considering the features and specs Moto G9 power is a clear winner. The device offers you a much larger display than both the compared mobile phones. It also offers higher resolution rear cameras than Poco and Micromax. But then if you are planning to go for the made in India smartphone then we would recommend Micromax In Note 1.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Top 10 video games to look out for in the year 2021

  The advancement in video game production and the release of Playstation 5 has unlocked new levels of gaming. Check out the best upcoming video games in 2021

1) FAR CRY 6

Publisher: Ubisoft  Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Amazon Luna, Google Stadia, Microsoft Windows
FAR CRY 6
FAR CRY 6
Far Cry 6 shall make a return in 2021 with its popular Fangs for Hire system. It differs from its predecessor, Far Cry 5 because it will for the first time feature the city setting. In a forward show hosted by Ubisoft, the Far Cry 6 video game was leaked even before its reveal. The official teaser shows a new villain Anton Casillo that is played by Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito in a setting that resembles Havana. The story presents a typical Far Cry fare where you play Dani Rojas who is in a battle to liberate the tropical island of Yara from the rule of El Presidente.

2) MASS EFFECT LEGENDARY EDITION

Publisher: Electronic Arts  Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
MASS EFFECT LEGENDARY EDITION
MASS EFFECT LEGENDARY EDITION
The Mass Effect Legendary Edition gives you a chance to go back to the SSV Normandy for a meeting with Garrus, Liara, and pals. Mass Effect Legendary Edition is an upgraded edition of the Mass Effect franchise. The video game comes with high resolution, swift frame rates, and enthralling visual enhancements. In this edition, the storyline from the original trilogy will be tweaked for 4k Ultra HD.

3) GHOSTWIRE: TOKYO

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks  Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5
GHOSTWIRE: TOKYO
GHOSTWIRE: TOKYO
The video game presents a story where people are moving out of the neon-lit streets of Toyko that indicates turmoil. In the video game, you will find strange shadowy figures that are patrolling the streets. This storyline is full of terrible monsters inspired by Japanese lore and legends. The video game also revolves around paranormal entities, supernatural events, conspiracies, and the occult.

4) HALO INFINITE

Publisher: Xbox Game Studios  Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows
HALO INFINITE
HALO INFINITE
For gamers who are fond of Xbox exclusive video games, this video game is supposed to be a big Xbox Series launch game. The official trailer depicted that the story will be set on a Halo ring that has miraculously endured damage and also exhibited the design of Master Chief’s MJOLNIR armor to return to the design that also existed in Halo 2 and Halo 3. Although the Halo 5 was welcomed with mixed reviews, this edition is expected to bring back the big boost this series need.

5) RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE

Publishers: Capcom, Capcom U.S.A., Inc. Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows 
RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE
RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE
Resident Evil Village is a direct sequel to Resident Evil 7. This video game starts with that game’s protagonist, Ethan, whose happy new life is disrupted by the appearance of Resi mainstay Chris Redfield. Ethan soon discovers himself in a once-peaceful wintry village that’s now flooded with paranormal horrors. This edition also expects high-fidelity first-person terrors. However, this video game showcases witches, werewolves, and other imagery that is a hallmark of this long-running survival horror video game series. 

6) HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment  Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST
HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST
This video game is a new location where the protagonist, Aloy, attempts to what was once predominated by forests, lost cities, and mountains in a storm-torn land. In this video game, new enemies will be roving the land, and you’ll have to enhance Aloy’s armory to stop them. 

7) GRAN TURISMO 7

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment Platform: PlayStation 5
7) GRAN TURISMO 7
7) GRAN TURISMO 7
Sony’s Gran Turismo 7 is expected to be a graphical challenge for the system as it comes with the ray-traced reflections that will likely make the gaming experience immersive. The video game showcases expensive cars that appear more realistic than ever before. Gamers are waiting to see how far the series goes after the successful GT Sport on PS4. 

8) DEATHLOOP

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5
DEATHLOOP
DEATHLOOP
The video game revolves around the two assassins, who found themselves stuck on an island named Blackreef. Deathloop is expected to be a complete package of stealth, action, and magic powers. It also offers a unique multiplayer mode that will allow the players to play as Julianna with the challenge to kill another player’s Colt, another character in the story.

9) ELDEN RING

Publishers: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Namco Bandai Games America Inc. Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
ELDEN RING
ELDEN RING
Elden Ring is an expected action role-playing video developed by FromSoftware. It is expected to be a more “natural evolution” to the Souls series. The video game will be set on a much larger scale than the previous editions. The Elden Ring will feature an open world setting powered by new gameplay mechanics such as horseback riding and combat.

10) Back 4 Blood

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Engine: Unreal Engine 4 Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows
Back 4 Blood
Back 4 Blood
Back 4 Blood is a four-player co-op zombie experience video game that offers the same frantic energy as you have experienced in the Left 4 Dead video game series. The video game portrays humour, distinctive style, and infinite zombies. The ray-tracing feature is a new technology that gamers expect in each of the video games to be released in 2021. The above-listed video games shall take your gaming experience to a new level. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.

February 3 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers: Answer to win exciting prizes

The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. February 3 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform.

February 3 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Rs 10,000 Amazon Pay Balance

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 Rs 10,000 Amazon Pay Balance. 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 of 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 5 questions. Check out today’s answers:

February 3 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Which famous gentleman whose birthday is in January, was Mayor of Kolkata from August 1930- April 1931, succeeded by Bidhan Chandra Roy? The answer is- Subhash Chandra Bose Question 2: Chandrikapersad Santokhi, the Chief Guest of the 2021 Republic Day parade, is the President of which country? The answer is- Suriname Question 3: India batted the 2nd most overs in the 4th innings to draw a Test in Australia this century at the SCG, which country leads this list? The answer is- South Africa, Adelaide Question 4: Which holiday is associated with this picture?  The answer is- Easter Sunday Question 5: Belonging to the rodent family, what kind of animals are these?  The answer is- Prairie dogs
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What is Xiaomi Mi Air Charge technology and how does it work?

Xiaomi recently announced the brand new Mi Air Charge Technology. It’s a wireless charging mechanism that can charge devices like smartphones and tablets from a distance. Xiaomi claims this distance to be a radius of several meters. Moreover, More than one device can be charged at 5W simultaneously. According to Xiaomi, the charging efficiency shall not be influenced or blocked by physical obstacles like furniture or a wall. “We’re excited to bring you the remote charging technology – Mi Air Charge Technology! Charge multiple devices simultaneously while you’re gaming, walking around, or even when something’s in the way, no strings attached. Another giant leap forward in wireless charging technology!” – Xiaomi Xiaomi’s Air Charge Technology works across different gadgets like smartwatches and fitness bracelets equally well. Xiaomi aims to is to make “living rooms truly wireless,” with speakers, lamps, and smart home devices all working by a single remote system.

How does the Mi Air Charge Technology work?

The main technology that works behind Xiaomi’s remote charging works on space positioning and energy transmission. Xiaomi has developed an isolated charging pile that has five phase interference antennas. These antennas can detect the location of the device like a smartwatch or a smartphone with high accuracy. It also has a phase control assembly consisting of 144 antennas transmitting waves straight to the connected device. “Xiaomi’s patented Mi Air Charge Technology makes use of a special self-developed tower/box-like device that uses beamforming technology to send millimetre waves directly to a device. These waves are converted to electric power that charges the device.” – Xiaomi Xiaomi has said that Mi Air Charge technology is merely a tech demo at this stage. Thus, it’s still ambiguous if the company will overcome the implementational and structural market dilemmas faced by other companies that have exhibited remote charging models. 
Xiaomi's Air Charging Technology
Xiaomi’s Air Charging Technology
There are also health concerns, and there’s no doubt that if this technology ever makes it to market, it’ll be heavily scrutinized by regulatory authorities. “This new wireless charging technology can charge devices at a speed of 5W, even in the presence of physical obstacles that don’t reduce charging efficiency. It comes with a phase control array composes of 144 antennas, which emits millimetre waves through beam-forming, creating electric energy via a rectifier circuit.” – Xiaomi

What are the issues and concerns related to air charging?

  1. Health Concerns: There is no doubt that the telecommunications industry and its manufacturers have been accused several times of the health concerns posed by electronic gadgets and electromagnetic radiations. Xiaomi’s Air charging technology utilizes electromagnetic radiations in the transparent medium unless it’s converted to electrical signals at the transmitter and the receiver circuits. Thus, it’s apparent that it shall pose similar health concerns as any other device. With the integration of 5G technology, the overall radiation may become strong enough to start interfering with the physiological functioning of human and animal cells.
  2. Energy concerns: Charging using a USB cable is one of the most efficient methods of charging as the electrical energy is transferred directly from the adapter to the electronic device like a smartphone or a smartwatch. There is hardly any dissipation of electrical energy in the USB cable. Contrary to this, air charging is not based on the principle of directional charging. Rather, the electromagnetic energy is emitted in the entire space in a radius of a few meters. This can raise energy concerns in the future if not optimized. 
If Xiaomi succeeds in optimising the air charging technology, this technology can prove to be a game-changer for smart devices, especially when integrated with AI, IoT, and 5G. In the recent past, many companies have tried to invent remote charging systems, so it’ll be fascinating to see if Xiaomi will be the first to manufacture it. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Everything you need to know about Bitcoin: Where and how to buy

Bitcoin, invented in 2008, is a cryptocurrency that allows people to send or receive money over the internet. The origin of Bitcoin is ambiguous. It is believed that a person, or a group of people, with the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto had conceptualised an electronic cash system that would permit payments to be sent directly across the internet from one party to another without going through a financial institution. Here we also let you know where to buy bitcoin.

How can you get Bitcoins?

There are three major ways in which you can acquire Bitcoins:
  1. Buy Bitcoins: You can buy Bitcoins using ‘real’ currency like Rupee, USDollars, Renminbi, etc. There are several online marketplaces known as “bitcoin exchanges” where you can trade bitcoin using different currencies.
  2. Receive Bitcoins: You can also receive Bitcoins as modes of payment for goods you purchase and the services you avail of.
  3. Bitcoin Mining: Bitcoins can be generated by the process of Bitcoin Mining where you use your computer to perform mathematical calculations for the Bitcoin network to validate transactions.

How and where to buy Bitcoins?

Using the Bitcoin.com Wallet

  1. Open the Bitcoin.com wallet app on your device.
  2. Press the green ‘Buy’ button to buy Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
  3. Just follow the instructions on the screen to deposit coins to your preferred wallet
  4. You will be asked to verify your identity
  5. Once done, you can proceed to purchase. Your first purchase may be slower as it involves identification and verification. However, your future purchases shall be much faster.

Through a cryptocurrency exchange

  1. Just visit the cryptocurrency exchange.
  2. Create your account and validate your identity.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to buy your Bitcoin Cash (BCH) or Bitcoin (BTC).
  4. You will be able to find your coins in the exchange’s wallet connected to your exchange account.
  5. Lastly, move your Bitcoin to your personal wallet to keep it more secure.
BTC trade

How to sell your Bitcoins?

  1. Visit a cryptocurrency exchange like Bitcoin.com Exchange.
  2. Create an account and validate your identity.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to sell your Bitcoin Cash (BCH) or Bitcoin (BTC).
  4. If you have sold it for fiat currency, you can cash out the funds directly into your bank account otherwise you can send the coins to your personal wallet.

Where can you check the price of Bitcoin?

BTC priceThere are many websites on the internet where you can get the price of Bitcoins against the desired currency. Keep in mind that many of the sites provide multiple types of data, so there can be a discrepancy in the exchange rates across different websites. The following sites are the most preferred resources for checking cryptocurrency prices as well as data for deeper analysis.
  1. bitcoinwisdom.io – For a truly old school way to check prices across popular exchanges, and view corresponding charts, bitcoinwisdom.io is a solid choice. The classic site affords users the opportunity to check prices in terms of their preferred trading pairs.
  2. bitinfocharts.com – It presents price, volume, transaction value, fees, block time, block size, difficulty, hash rate, mining profitability, and even wealth distribution of Bitcoin.
  3. coinmarketcap.com – This website is renowned for its comprehensive historical data section, which allows analysis of cryptocurrency data for the past five years. It’s also available as a mobile application.
  4. markets.bitcoin.com – It is a handy resource to get a clean check of prices crypto assets that are doing best in the last 24 hours duration.
  5. messari.io – Much more than just a place to check prices, Messari specializes in research, news, and analysis, and like bitinfocharts.com, This website provides a huge collection of metrics as well as advanced options for analysis and professional research. Some of the features available only via paid subscription, but the free library is also extensive.

Will bitcoin be relevant in the future?

BTC futureThere is a hot debate going on regarding the future of cryptocurrency. Some economists predict a possibility that cryptocurrency will be floated on the Nasdaq, leading to increased credibility to blockchain and its application as an alternative to conventional currencies. With the advancement of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, the concept of cryptocurrency has gained further significance. If we imagine a virtual world run by a virtual economy, a cryptocurrency might be the most convenient means of payment within those virtual networks rather than hard currencies like the US Dollar or Euro. Due to its network-based structure, the banning of the cryptocurrency turns the traders to overseas platforms to continue participating in crypto transactions. Even in China, dealing in cryptocurrencies has now reduced not banned. It is still ambiguous whether an outright ban is an excellent choice as a regulatory measure, particularly in a domain-driven by fast-paced technological innovations. We believe that there should be more debate before the decisions of regulating or banning cryptocurrency are materialised. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Samsung Galaxy M02 with 5,000mAh battery and dual rear cameras launched in India

The South Korean smartphone company Samsung today expanded its budget smartphone segment in India with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy M02. The key highlights of the smartphone include a 5,000mAh battery and is powered by an unnamed MediaTek processor. The phone ships with a dual rear camera set up and runs Android 10 out of the box. The smartphone also features an Infinity-V display. Samsung Galaxy M02 price and availability details Samsung Galaxy M02 has been launched in two different configurations of 2GB RAM with 32GB storage and 3GB with 32GB storage options. The 2GB model is priced at Rs 6,999 but as an introductory price, the phone will be offered at Rs 6,799 whereas the 3GB RAM option price is yet to be revealed by the company. The Samsung budget smartphone will be available via Amazon Samsung India online store and offline retailers starting February 9. The phone comes in three colour options of Black, Blue, Gray, and Red.Samsung Galaxy M02 with 5,000mAh battery and dual rear cameras launched in India Samsung Galaxy M02 specifications and features In terms of specifications, Samsung Galaxy M02 features a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V Display. The budget offering by Samsung is powered by a MediaTek chipset paired with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The internal storage can be further expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card. The mobile phone runs One UI on top of Android 10 out of the box. As far as the cameras are concerned, Samsung Galaxy M02 comes with a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel macro lens. While on the front there is a 5-megapixel sensor for taking selfies and video calling. The Samsung Galaxy M02 is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and it does not include a fast-charging as it is a budget offering. In terms of connectivity, the phone includes a 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Poco M3 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC launched in India

Xiaomi’s spin-off brand, Poco, has officially launched Poco M3 in India as its latest smartphone. The device comes with a 6,000mAh battery and FullHD+ display waterdrop-style display. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset. The new M series phone is the successor of Poco M2, which was launched in the country last year. Commenting on the launch, Anuj Sharma, Country Director, POCO India said, “In its first year, POCO has created many milestones and connected with the more connected, smarter audience. Within 10 months of becoming independent, we became the 3rd largest online smartphone player in India. This is a testimony of the consumers’ overwhelming endorsement of our brand’s philosophy – ‘everything you need, nothing you don’t’. The launch of POCO M3 is our effort to elevate the brand further, offering enthusiasts cutting-edge technology coupled with best-in-class looks.” Poco M3 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC launched in India Poco M3 price and availability details Poco M3 has been launched in India in two different configurations. The price of the 6GB with 64GB storage variant is set at Rs 10,999 while the 6GB with 128GB storage model comes with a price tag of Rs 11,999. The device will be offered in three colour options of Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, and Power Black. The mobile phone will go on sale in the country from February 9 onwards via the e-commerce website Flipkart. On the purchase of the smartphone, the buyers will get an additional Rs 1,000 off using ICICI Bank Credit and Debit cards. Poco M3 specifications  Poco M3 features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display that offers 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution. The display also comes with a screen-to-body ratio of 90.34 percent and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. It runs on MIUI 12 for Poco based on the top of Android 10. The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC paired with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card. Poco M3 ships with a triple rear camera set up that include a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1 aperture. Furthermore, there is a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Upfront there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.05 aperture. The device packs a 6,000mAh battery that comes with 18W fast charging support. There is an Infrared (IR) blaster on the phone along with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor to unlock the phone. In terms of connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port for charging. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Sony ILME-FX6V full-frame format camera with FE C 16-35mm T3.1G E-mount lens launched in India

Sony has introduced its latest professional camera, therefore, expanding its Cinema line in India. The company has launched Sony ILME-FX6V full-frame format camera that comes with the company’s proprietary Digital Cinema Technology with Advanced Imaging Features from Alpha Mirrorless Cameras. The professional camera further includes 4K Full-frame back-illuminated CMOS Exmor R sensor, fast hybrid autofocus and delivers recording up to 4K 120p / HD 240p, 10 bit 4:2:2 colour depth in full-frame. The Sony camera also comes with support for 12G-SDI and 4K at up to 60p 16-bit SDI RAW output with ISO expandable to 409,600 for very low light conditions. Along with the introduction of the Sony ILME-FX6V full-frame format camera the company has also launched an accompanying full-frame E-mount lens, 16-35mm (FE C 16-35mm T3.1 G) for high optical performance, reliable operability and intelligent shooting functions for professional video creation. The camera features a compact and lightweight body design having an S-Cinetone look profile, also used in FX9 and inspired by VENICE colourimetry. FX6’s 3.5-inch LCD Viewfinder can be attached to multiple locations of the camera body for added freedom and easy menu control with touch operation.
The new FX6 camera offers a 10.2 MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. Moreover, it comes with Fast Hybrid AF by combining 627-point focal-plane phase-detection AF with advanced Face Detection and Real-time Eye AF in high frame rates with continuous AF. The camera is also capable of capturing up to five times slow-motion with 4K (QFHD) 120fps. The new FX6 can also record XAVC All Intra 4:2:2 10-bit depth with DCI 4K (4096 x 2160 – up to 60p), QFHD 4K (3840 x 2160 – up to 120p) and FHD (1920×1080 – up to 240p) image quality for detailed slow motion. When more convenient file sizes are needed, FX6 can record in XAVC Long GOP 4:2:0 8-bit QFHD 4K (3840 x 2160 – up to 120p6) and 4:2:2 10-bit FHD (1920×1080 – up to 240p). The Sony ILME-FX6V full-frame format camera further includes a 2G-SDI output that also supports 16-bit RAW, HDMI output, timecode in/out, built-in Wi-Fi and four-channel audio recording (via XLR Interface, Multi-Interface Shoe and built-in Stereo Mic). There are two media slots compatible with CFexpress Type A cards for higher overall capacity and faster read and write speeds in addition to SDXC UHS-II/UHS-I cards. Sony FX6 offers a base sensitivity of ISO 800 with an enhanced sensitivity setting of ISO 12,800 expandable to 409,600 for shooting in low and very low light conditions. It delivers a 15+ stop wide dynamic range with high sensitivity and low noise for greater details in the highlights and shadows of a scene. The device is powered by a BIONZ XR image processing engine that provides four times faster processing performance compared to the Sony Alpha 7S III camera. It also has two XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements with extreme surface precision of 0.01-micron, together with circular 11-blade apertures that deliver smooth bokeh. Price and Availability Sony ILME-FX6V full-frame format camera has been priced at Rs 5,99,990 in India and FE C 16-35mm T3.1G E-mount lens price goes up to Rs 679,990. Both the models with and without the lens will be available at select Sony Centers & Alpha Flagship stores starting February 4. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

How to create, find and join Telegram groups and channels?

Telegram is a messaging application with the feature of end-to-end encryption. This is extremely important in today’s day and age. After the WhatsApp mess related to user privacy, many users are now flocking to Telegram. This article serves as a guide on how to create, find and join telegram groups and channels. Let’s see how you can do that. 

How to create a group in Telegram?

The best way to chat with multiple contacts at the same time in Telegram is by creating a group. Telegram allows you to add up to 200,000 people to a group. In the following steps, you will know how to create a group in Telegram. Step 1: Open the Telegram app and tap on the circular pencil button located in the bottom right corner. Step 2: Select the New Group option. Step 3: Choose the contacts you want to add to the group. Step 4: Give a name and a profile photograph to the group and tap on the blue checkmark.
Telegram Group
How to create a Telegram Group?
The next thing you need to do after creating a Telegram group is to manage the permissions of the members. You can do this in the following steps. Step 1: Tap on the group name in the chat. Step 2: Sustain tap on the contact you want to modify the permissions for. Step 3: To decide the actions for the contacts in the group, choose one option between ‘Promote to admin’ and ‘User permissions’. Try to limit the chance to change the chat information or embed links and multimedia files to avoid spam.

Telegram group How to search for groups in Telegram?

There are two types of groups – public groups and private groups. You can’t search or join private groups unless you have been invited to add. Thus, it depends solely on the creator or admin of the group whether you can join or not. The default permission of any group is private because they were invented for friends and family members. However, the admin can always modify the permission in the group settings. Private groups usually have long complex URLs that you need to share to invite new members. On the other hand, public groups can have custom URLs as desired by the admin based on availability. You can find public Telegram groups if you know the username or related characters about the name of the group. In case you are not able to find a public group, you may request the creator or admin of the group to send you an invite or voluntarily add you to the group.

How to join groups in Telegram?

Joining a public group is a simple task. You just need to tap on the group name in the search results and tap the ‘Join’ button at the bottom of the view. As soon as you join the group, the existing members will be able to view a message notifying them of the newest member of the group. If you have been invited through a link, just click the same to open the Telegram group. Here also you just need to tap the ‘Join’ button to join the group.

How to add channels in Telegram to broadcast information?

Telegram Channel
How to create a Telegram Channel?
Creating a Telegram channel is an effective way to spread information to a wide audience, it’s a good idea to create a channel. The advantage of creating Telegram channels is that the data you send does not interfere with your chat messages. To create a channel, just follow these simple steps: Step 1: Open the Telegram app and tap the circular pencil icon. Step 2: Choose the ‘New Channel’ option. Step 3: Select between ‘Public Channel’ or ‘Private Channel’ Step 4: If you’ve selected the ‘Public channel’ option, you will need to enter a simple permanent link to easily find your channel. Step 5: Lastly, tap on the checkmark in the top right corner to confirm. The main difference between a public channel and a private channel is that you can only join a private channel through an invite link. Otherwise, if the channel is open, anyone can find it by searching for it.

Telegram ChannelHow to find channels in Telegram?

Telegram Channels are quite similar to the groups in Telegram. You’ll have to follow the same procedure to join a Telegram channel. Just like Telegram groups, Telegram channels can also be private or public. You can’t find private Telegram channels in the search results. However, you can search for public channels in Telegram if you know the channel name on the search bar.
How to searcg and join a Telegram Channel?
How to search and join a Telegram Channel?

How to join channels in Telegram?

When you join or leave a Telegram channel, no notification will be released. Once you have searched a public channel in the search results, open it and tap the Join button at the bottom of the screen to join it. If you have received the channel link, just click it to launch the Telegram app with the channel in question ready to join. Just tap the button to join it. In the backdrop of changed privacy policies by WhatsApp, more and more people are moving towards Telegram. Thus, the above tips shall help you get handy with Telegram groups and channels. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Garena Free Fire South Asia Showdown: Battle of the Stars, the first esports tournament for the region announced

Garena has announced the launch of Free Fire South Asia Showdown: Battle of the Stars, an esports tournament for the South Asia region. tournament to set in motion from February 6 that is going to feature Free Fire streamers and personalities from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. This esports tournament includes a total of 12 team captains means the top 3 streamers from each of the 4 nations that are going to be battling for a 1 million diamond prize pool. While announcing the Free Fire South Asia Showdown: Battle of the Stars the publisher said, “The Free Fire community has continued to expand in South Asia and across the world, with the mobile battle royale game the most downloaded mobile game globally in 2020, according to App Annie. Through the Free Fire South Asia Showdown: Battle of the Stars, Garena will look to continue its efforts to excite and delight its fast-growing South Asian community with exciting Free Fire content, and to support and develop the incredible online community in the region.” As we mentioned earlier the Free Fire South Asia Showdown: Battle of the Stars will be featuring some of the gaming community’s favourite Free Fire streamers and personalities from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. 12 team captains – comprising the top 3 streamers from each of the 4 nations – will lead their teams into battle for a slice of the 1 million diamond prize pool. These streamers will be chosen by public voting from the 4 participating nations. Additionally, the winners of the Free Fire tournament will receive 500,000 in-game diamonds; the first and second runners-up will be awarded 300,000 and 200,000 diamonds respectively. Below is a list of team captains for each nation that are invited to participate in the Free Fire South Asia Showdown: Battle of the Stars: India
  1. Total Gaming (19.4 Million YT Subs)
  2. Desi Gamers (7.8 Million YT Subs)
  3. Two-Side Gamers (6.85 Million YT Subs)
Bangladesh
  1. GamingwithNayeem (1.6 Million YT Subs)
  2. Illusionist YT (479K YT Subs)
  3. Gaming With Zihad (698K YT Subs)
Nepal
  1. Sooneeta (3.26 Million YT Subs)
  2. Bshow Mgr (399K YT Subs)
  3. Tonde Gamer (2.37 Million YT Subs)
Pakistan
  1. RKG ARMY (1.77 Million YT Subs)
  2. Unusual Gamer (81K YT Subs)
  3. The Skinzo FF (75.5K YT Subs)
In addition to this, the Free Fire fan can also watch the tournament live on Free Fire Esports India YouTube and Facebook, Free Fire Bangladesh Official YouTube and Facebook, as well as on BOOYAH! and all the matches will be live-streamed with live commentary in 5 languages – Bengali, English, Hindi, Nepali and Urdu. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App

How can you transfer your chats and data from WhatsApp to Telegram or Signal?

In the wake of changes in the privacy policy of the Facebook-owned messaging application, WhatsApp, you might think of transferring your Whatsapp chats to other messaging applications like Signal or Telegram. This new policy of WhatsApp will share your WhatsApp account registration, and phone number, transaction data, service-related information, interaction information, mobile device information, IP address, and “other information identified… or obtained upon notice to you or based on your consent,” with Facebook.

Why would you transfer your WhatsApp chats to Signal? 

Signal gives secure messaging, voice, and video calls with end-to-end encryption. You can also build groups, but can’t relay messages to multiple contacts at once. Signal has recently appended support for group calling.
  1. Signal supports self-destructing messages
  2. Signal permits relay voice calls to its servers but the identity is not shared
  3. Signal uses a back-end user-facing encryption
  4. It uses Signal Protocol for implementing end-to-end encryption
  5. It encrypts your metadata at multiple levels of security

Signal Messaging App

How to export WhatsApp chats to Signal?

Transferring your chats across platforms can be a bit tricky task. Here’s how you can export your WhatsApp group chats to Signal. Step 1: Open the Signal app, tap on three dots in the top right corner, and create a group on the app. Step 2: Give a name to the newly created group and feed the contacts you want on the Signal group chat. Step 3: Go to the new Signal group, tap on three dots in the top right corner and select Settings, and then click on the Group link. Step 4: Activate the Group link by turning it on and tap on the ‘Share’ option.  Step 5: Lastly, go to your WhatsApp group chat and paste the group link. Your WhatsApp chats will be copied to Signal. However, in the Signal app, anyone can get access to the Signal group from the WhatsApp chat.

How to export WhatsApp chats to Telegram in Android?

Transferring chats to Telegram is more complicated than doing that to Signal as in Telegram, it needs to be done one chat at a time. Here are the steps to do that for Android users: Step 1: Open your WhatsApp and select the chat that you wish to transfer. Step 2: In this chat, click on the three vertical dots to see more options, and select the Export Chat option. Step 3: Now, go to the share menu and tap on Telegram. Step 4: Once you’re in Telegram, you have to select the contact where you want to export the chat. Be careful while choosing the destination chat. Once that is done, the chat would be relocated from WhatsApp to Telegram.

Telegram AppHow to export WhatsApp chats to Telegram on iOS?

The iOS users can transfer their WhatsApp chats to Telegram in the following simple steps. Step 1: Open your WhatsApp and open the chat you want to export to Telegram. Step 2: You will need to scroll down to locate the Export Chat option. Step 3: Once you choose the Export Chat option, you may attach the media or forego it. You are free to select the option you like. Step 4: Once the export file is ready, you would get several options in the iOS Share Sheet. After selecting Telegram, you can choose the contact where you want to map the chat. As soon as you select the desired contact name, the entire chat would be relocated from WhatsApp to the Telegram chat window. Remember: You need to export WhatsApp chats to Telegram carefully because Telegram does not link the phone numbers or contacts from WhatsApp to Telegram. Thus, while exporting a chat with one person, you need to ensure that once they reach the Telegram app through the transferring process, they are copied to the correct user. If by mistake, the wrong person’s contact is selected, the entire chat would be copied to that contact, making the chat vulnerable to the third-party. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Itel A47 smartphone launched in India at Rs 5,599

The Chinese smartphone company Itel owned by Transsion Holding has launched its latest budget smartphone in the Indian market. The company has launched Itel A47 that is going to be accessible via the e-commerce website Amazon in the country. The device comes with a 5.5-inch display and super curved edges with 2.5D Glass, 3020mAh powerful battery, 2+32GB memory, face unlock and multi-functional fingerprint sensor for dual security. In addition to this, the smartphone also equips a dual rear camera set up and a 3,020mAh battery. Itel A47 smartphone price in India and availability The price of Itel A47 in India has been set at Rs 5,499 for the single 2GB RAM with 32GB of storage option. The device comes in two colour options Cosmic Purple and Ice Lake Blue. The latest budget phone will be available for purchase via Amazon starting February 5th at 12 noon onwards with EMI options. Itel A47 smartphone Itel A47 smartphone tech specs Itel A47 smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch HD+ full-screen display with 2.5D Glass and an IPS panel. The display offers an aspect ratio of 18:9 and 1440×720 resolution. The device runs Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) and is powered by an unnamed 1.4GHz quad-core processor paired with the single 2GB RAM with 32GB of storage option. The internal memory can be further expanded up to 32GB using a microSD card. In terms of photos and videos, Itel A47 smartphone features a dual rear camera that includes a 5-megapixel AI sensor. On the front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The rear and the selfie camera comes equipped with multiple camera effects like smart recognition, portrait mode, beauty mode, etc. that will add a professional tone to the image with utmost picture clarity. The phone comes with an adapter, USB cable, screen film, user manual, protective case and a warranty card. The latest budget smartphone equips a 3,020mAh battery. The smartphone further includes dual security features like a multi-functional fingerprint sensor and face unlock which allows the consumer to unlock the device in 0.2sec time frame. Commenting on the launch, Mr Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TRANSSION India said, “The new world order has reinstated the significance of digitalization and has made the role of a smartphone more profound to continue our daily life whether it is to continue with education, businesses, healthcare or to continue with daily virtual meet-ups, etc. Continuing with democratising technology for masses for weaving them with ‘Digital India’ journey, our strategic partnership with Amazon will make A47 available at the consumer’s doorstep. Itel 47 is not only a perfect amalgamation of superior design and technology but it is crafted with sheer perfection for aspirational millennials in the sub 6K budget segment. Itel A47 will be a game-changer with unmatched experience to the masses by being a category disruptor under 6K”. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Launching today: Samsung Galaxy M02 and Poco M3 set to make their debut in India today

With the kickstart of the new month of February two new phones, Samsung Galaxy M02 and Poco M3 are set to launch in India today. The Samsung smartphone is the successor of the Galaxy M01 on the other hand the Poco phone will succeed Poco M2 which was launched last year in the country. The specs of the Galaxy M02 are yet to be announced whereas we are very much aware of the specs of the Poco M3 as it has already made its debut in the US a few months back. Read on to know about the expected pricing and launch details of both smartphones. Samsung Galaxy M02 launch expected pricing and specs details Samsung Galaxy M02 is going to launch today in India. As per the dedicated landing page for the upcoming smartphone created on Amazon, the launch event will take place via an online launch event starting at 1 PM. The device is stated to fall under Rs 7,000 and will be a successor of Galaxy M01 which was launched in June last year. The specification of the Galaxy M02 has not been officially revealed but the company has confirmed that it will feature a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V Display. In addition to this, it will pack a 5,000mAh battery. The device is also rumoured to be a rebadged variant of Galaxy A02s which debuted in Europe in November last year. There it is made available in two variants of 3GB RAM with 32GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB onboard storage option. As per the Geekbench listing, it will come with Android 10 out-of-the-box. The phone’s single-core score is 128 and has achieved a multi-core score of 486. Furthermore, the device is expected to be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC, paired with 3GB of RAM. Poco M3 launch expected pricing and specs details As per the company, Poco M3 will make its way to the Indian market today. The launch event will be live-streamed from 12 noon onwards and will be available via Flipkart. The launch event will be live-streamed on the company’s social media channels via its official YouTube Channel. To recall Poco M3 was launched in the US in 4GB RAM with 64GB storage priced at $149 that translates to Rs 11,000. While the 4GB RAM with 128GB storage option comes at $169 that translates to Rs 12,500. Speaking of the specification Poco M3 will run MIUI 12 for Poco based on the top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC paired with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. The phone will be featuring a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display offering 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution with a screen-to-body ratio of 90.34 percent and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. For the photos and videos, the smartphone will be sporting a triple rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1 aperture. Furthermore, there is a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Upfront there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.05 aperture. Moreover, there will be a 6,000mAh battery that comes with 18W fast charging support. In addition to this, it will also feature an Infrared (IR) blaster and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor to unlock the phone. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Top 5 mechanical gaming keyboards you can find in India under Rs 5,000

A keyboard is no more a tool for typing. It’s an essential gear in gaming. But only a gaming keyboard can provide a complete gaming experience. Mechanical Gaming keyboards are specifically crafted to withstand marathon gaming sessions involving rough click pressures without compromising the overall gaming experience. Check out the following list of the top 5 mechanical gaming keyboards you can find in India under Rs 5,000.

1) Zebronics Zeb-Max Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard: 

It is a full-sized mechanical keyboard. This keyboard comes with 104 keys and 12 multimedia keys to offer you the ultimate gaming experience. The keyboard comes with double injection keys and the tactile feedback mechanism that make your click responses swift during gaming and normal typing. This Zebronics keyboard has got a comfortable switch tactile feeling and RGB LED backlight along with pre-programmed 19 LED modes with 6 levels of brightness. It is a durable keyboard having a retractable stand and a braided cable. The Max Pro weighs about 1.3 Kg so you can easily carry it in your backpack or suitcase while you are traveling.  Price: ₹3,727 Buy at Amazon
Zebronics Zeb-Max Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Zebronics Zeb-Max Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

2) Redgear Grim Semi-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard: 

Redgear Grim is a wired keyboard that comes with a semi-mechanical RGB backlit panel. It is a stylish gaming keyboard with Floating Key Caps and Double Injection Key Caps making it usable at night or when the lights are off. Its sturdy bracket provides a comfortable distance for each click. The GRIM has also perfectly placed the keycaps offering you accurate results each time you click. If you want a lightweight mechanical gaming keyboard, Redgear Grim is the first choice for you. Comparing the keyboard’s market price with its durability and features, it is definitely worth the money. Price: ₹1,099 Buy at Amazon
Redgear Grim Semi-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Redgear Grim Semi-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

3) Zebronics Mechanical Keyboard Max Plus: 

It is a full-size mechanical keyboard having 104 keys, 11 Multimedia keys, and blue switches. The reason why gamers prefer to buy this keyboard is that it gives you a perfect tactile feel and acoustic feedback. The keys are sturdy with a detectable actuation point that elevate your gaming experience as well as typing. The keyboard comes with vibrant multicolour LEDs supported by 10 LED light modes. Each row of keys has a different colour light. You can assign one of the seven available light modes like gaming, wave, snake, etc. in five intensity levels. It has suspended and double injection keycaps. The Zebronics keyboard weighs 1.27 kilograms and is made for heavy-duty gaming. It also offers a high-quality USB connector. Price: ₹ 2,899.00 Buy at Amazon
Zebronics Mechanical Keyboard Max Plus
Zebronics Mechanical Keyboard Max Plus

4) Foxin FMK-1002 Semi-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard: 

Foxin FMK-1002 comes with a stylish, sturdy, and ergonomic design that makes the keyboard easy to use while hardcore gaming and typing. The black panel upgrades the overall appearance as it comes with a customizable RGB rainbow backlit panel. The keyboard offers 10 adjustable LED modes that give you the flexibility to control the speed of LEDs. The keyboard has fully injection-moulded and laser-etched keycaps that offer you a good distance for each click. Foxin FMK-1002 comes with a 1.5 m long PVC cable that provides a suitable length for connectivity. It also comes with adjustable support and an anti-skid footpad. Price: ₹2,162 Buy at Amazon  
Foxin FMK-1002 Semi-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Foxin FMK-1002 Semi-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

5) Redragon K551 Rainbow LED Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard: 

This keyboard comes with dust-proof mechanical switches that produce a quiet click sound. The keys exhibit a fast action with minimal resistance with negligible tactile bump feel. The keys have 19 different lighting effects and game modes with precision-engineered keycaps offering you a crystal clear uniform backlighting. The keyboard has an ergonomic design for effortless gaming and typing. The keyboard has a high-quality durable metal-abs construction with plate-mounted mechanical keys and switches that withstand rough gaming sessions. The keyboard comes with conflict-free keys featuring 12 multimedia keyboard keys and a gold-plated high-speed USB connector for connection. Price: ₹ 3,290.00 Buy at Amazon
Redragon K551 Rainbow LED Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Redragon K551 Rainbow LED Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
All of the above-listed gaming keyboards shall cater to a variety of needs including, gaming, typing, and multimedia. Besides, the backlight panel and mechanical setup in each keyboard enhance your gaming experience. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.

February 2 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers: Answer to win exciting prizes

The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. February 2 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform. The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST.  The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.

How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz

To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.

February 2 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers 

Question 1: Which of these facial features does the painting of Mona Lisa lack? Answer: Eyebrows Question 2: Goa Government’s app-based Taxi service is named Goa___. Answer: Miles Question 3: Tamil is one of the official languages of which of these countries? Answer: Singapore Question 4: In its earliest days computing power was measured in what Unit? Answer: Kilo-girls Question 5: Which of these Japanese companies is not named after its founder? Answer: Sony
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February 2 Amazon Quiz: Answer five easy question and win Alexa Echo Dot 

Have you participated in the Amazon Quiz? If not then play the daily quiz as it has gone live now. The e-commerce platform brings a quiz in which millions of people are participating to win gadgets, mobile phones and even Amazon Pay balance. It can be played from 8 AM to 12 noon every day on the mobile app platform. Today you have a chance to win Alexa Echo Dot. Every day Amazon brings a fresh quiz for its customers. By participating in the quiz, you can win exciting prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, Camera, LG Smartphones, Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers, OnePlus 7T among others. The Amazon Quiz can be played only on the mobile app platforms as it is not available for desktop users. The quiz contains five easy questions and you have to answer all the questions correctly and you are shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The results are declared at the end of the month. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to win Alexa Echo Dot.

February 2 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Recently, James Harden who has been an All Star representing the Houston Rockets, was traded to which team in the NBA? The answer is- Brooklyn Nets Question 2: Who among these is NOT one of the directors of the Hindi language anthology film ‘Unpaused’? The answer is- Anurag Basu Question 3: Which day observed annually on 24th January, was initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development? The answer is- National Girl Child Day Question 4: Identify this famous tourist attraction in Europe (few Bollywood songs have also been shot here)  The answer is- Santorini Question 5: The gentleman in the picture is impersonating which legend from the world of music?  The answer is- Elvis Presley
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The Union Budget 2021 highlights: What the gadget and tech industry is saying?

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Budget 2021 offers an opportunity to implement structural reforms in the manufacturing sector to contribute to 25% of India’s GDP by 2025. The service sector has been a significant factor in propelling India’s economy. The manufacturing sector is yet to reap its fruits, despite its higher multiplier effect on employment and growth. Let’s see what the tech and gadgets industry have to say about Budget 2021.
Mr. Rajeev Singh, Managing Director of BenQ India
Mr. Rajeev Singh, Managing Director, BenQ India
Mr. Rajeev Singh, Managing Director of BenQ India, said, “A very significant budget as India is coming out fast from effects of COVID 19, Government has given the strong emphasis on spending on Infrastructure along with the big push for Atmanirbhar Bharat. Alongside, there is no change in the direct taxes largely which were moderated for companies last time. This will mean more money in the system and will act positively towards faster growth of the economy. The government has also given an additional push to education and skill development segment in the budget which will result in the extensive use of technology which in turn will give a boost to the virtual classroom and Blended and Hybrid Learning.”

Vinu Cheriyan, CFO & Director Operation, Sennheiser India, said, “For 2021-2022 Union Budget, the government has made some notable announcements that are aimed towards the overall development on the ease of doing business. The central government plans to create manufacturing global champions via PLI scheme in 13 sectors will help the manufacturing sector to double its growth rate, which will end up creating huge job opportunities across. Additionally, the Government of India has chosen a big infrastructure push by allocating budgets to construct national highways which will improve the connectivity in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. This will further help in ensuring seamless movements and deliveries across India, thus strengthening the overall development of industry and commerce, further giving a push to the audio accessories industry in India . We appreciate the government’s initiatives and look forward to a fruitful year ahead.”

The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman said that the inclusion of one-person companies (OPCs) will be stimulated by allowing such companies “to grow without restriction on paid-up capital and turnover, allowing conversion into any other type of company at any time, reducing the residency limit for an Indian citizen to set up an OPC from 182 days to 120 days, and allow also non-resident Indians to incorporate OPCs in India”.
Mr. Niraj Hutheesing, Founder and Managing Director of Cygnet Infotech
Mr. Niraj Hutheesing, Founder and Managing Director of Cygnet Infotech
Mr. Niraj Hutheesing, Founder and Managing Director of Cygnet Infotech says, “We welcome the measures announced by the government of India in the Union Budget 2021. Significant capital expenditure in infrastructure and health care sectors will be a big asset for India. Promotion of digitization at large, and digital transactions particularly, is another positive aspect of the budget. There has been the political will to take a big deficit for the next year. Simplifying the tax regime is another important aspect of this Budget. To ease compliance, the Finance Minister has increased the tax audit limit from ₹5 crore to ₹10 crores for the companies that conduct most of their business through digital modes. Additionally, the government is also planning to take steps to reduce inverted duty structures in GST and has proposed to review over 400 old exemptions in indirect taxes and will begin extensive consultation from October 2021. The budget also provided impetus on one of the most hard-pressing issues, namely tax evasion cases. The use of digital technologies such as automation solutions and data analytics tools can help in removing anomalies in the GST tax infrastructure and make it transparent to a great extent. All the measures announced today will further enable companies such as Cygnet Infotech to develop technology solutions for businesses to help them adhere to the taxation norms”  Vikas Garg, Chief Financial Officer at Paytm said, “The Finance Minister has presented a balanced budget that is aimed at maximum growth of all sectors in the coming year. The Rs.1500 crore proposed scheme to incentivize digital payments is a welcome move that will accelerate the growth of cashless transactions in our country. During the pandemic, digital payments emerged as one of the key enablers of empowerment at the grassroots and brought millions of people under the fold of the formal economy. Government’s continued emphasis on increasing investment in Infrastructure, Insurance and digital payments will ensure financial inclusion of the masses.” The Finance Minister, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the union budget stated that the government aims to spend ₹1.97 lakh crore on various PLI schemes over the next 5 years, beginning from this fiscal year. This will be an extension to the ₹40,951 crores declared for the PLI for electronic manufacturing schemes. The production-associated incentive scheme (PLI) for large-scale electronics manufacturing provides incentives to producers that shall play a significant role in making India a hub for manufacturing and exports. The scheme shall promote local companies to establish or extend manufacturing units in India.  Mr. Rahul Agarwal, CEO & Managing Director, Lenovo India, said,The six pillars of the Union Budget 2021 add enormous value to the economic relief post the pandemic issues and paint a futuristic picture for the new year. It has managed to address some of the key issues around Atmanirbhar Bharat, education and Digital India that presents significant business opportunities for global corporates such as Lenovo. With the PLI scheme announced along with the increased focus on ‘Make in India’ in this budget, we are confident that it will encourage local manufacturing, and further bolster the local PC market. Lenovo will also support the government in enriching India’s economy, by boosting digital infrastructure in the field of education and additional focus on promoting inclusive development. The national education policy also creates an opportunity to build the Indian EdTech ecosystem to make it best across the globe for research & innovation, and empowers the citizens to scale up their skills.The Union Budget 2021 can help revive productivity in the manufacturing sector that suffered the most due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reforms like simplification and automation of GST, subsidised or free immunisation against COVID-19, access to IT/ITES at affordable costs, availability of low-cost long-term loans, and immediate short-term liquidity can enhance capacity utilization and increase the manufacturing capabilities.  
Mr. Rajesh Uttamchandani, Director, Syska Group
Mr. Rajesh Uttamchandani, Director, Syska Group
Mr. Rajesh Uttamchandani, Director, Syska Group said,Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that for a 5-trillion-dollar economy, our manufacturing sector has to grow in double digits on a sustained basis. We welcome the measures exercised by the honorable Prime Minister Shri Modi Ji and his government in the Union Budget towards boosting electronic manufacturing in the country. The government led by Modi Ji has pledged an infusion of Rs 1.97 lakh crore on various PLI schemes over the next 5 years, starting this fiscal. This is in addition to the Rs 40,951 crore towards the PLI scheme to help expand and boost exports. Today, India’s manufacturing industry has tremendous potential to place the country on the global manufacturing map, simultaneously boosting several employment opportunities for India’s youth. Our manufacturing companies need to become an integral part of global supply chains. With a budget of Rs 15,700 crore, which is more than two times that of the previous year, this will help strengthen the MSME sector in terms of product development, technology adoption, strengthening of infrastructure, and more. As a company, Syska has always been aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat promoting sustainability through our products and creating new job opportunities. The budget has a positive, expansionary approach towards the manufacturing sector, which is reflected through the incentives and strengthening of the PLI schemes provided by the government.” The Union Budget 2021 ensures the long-term competitiveness of the manufacturing sector. This may encourage the manufacturers to implement competitive practices to achieve long-term growth. The key areas promoted by the budget are as follows:
  1. Domestic R&D capabilities: To realise ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’, we need to reduce the dependency on imported raw material and finished goods. The Budget promotes the companies to establish indigenous R&D facilities by providing tax incentives on capital expenditure and R&D.
  2. Ease of Doing Business: Simplified tax structure, land and labor laws, and robust commercial dispute resolution mechanism will promote ease of doing business for manufacturing companies.
  3. Digitisation: The Budget promotes companies to increase the adoption and implementation of smart and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Varun Babbar, Managing Director, Qlik India said,The Union Budget 2021 is truly a balanced and reformative framework that looks forward to bolstering an economy towards faster recovery and growth which was otherwise ravaged by the pandemic. We appreciate the government’s vision of an “Atma-Nirbhar Bharat” by providing economic assistance through tax reliefs, incentives and new policies. Continued support in areas like education and technology as well as providing breathing room for startups through initiatives like providing tax relief for one more year will help to kickstart a resilient economy for all industries. The government’s allocation of Rs. 1500 crores towards promoting digital modes of payment will also boost India’s digital payment infrastructure. Aligning with our focus to provide active intelligence and real-time analytics, the government’s allocation for infusion of Rs. 20,000 crores will help to reform the country’s surge in digital payments for the post-pandemic future”.
Mr. Kishan Jain, Director at Goldmedal Electricals
Mr. Kishan Jain, Director, Goldmedal Electricals
Mr. Kishan Jain, Director, Goldmedal Electricals said, “The Union Budget 2021 has provided massive opportunities for companies looking to set up manufacturing facilities in the country. Given our current economic situation across the globe caused by the pandemic, the Finance Minister’s decision to infuse INR 1.97 lakh crore towards various PLI schemes is laudable in addition to the Rs 40,951 crore towards the PLI scheme to help expand and boost exports. As correctly stated by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, our manufacturing companies need to become an integral part of the global supply chain. Further, the provision of INR15,700 cr towards the MSME sector will provide a further fillip to the Government’s flagship Make in India initiative. As a company, Goldmedal Electricals has always been at the forefront of introducing innovative and sustainable solutions that make our planet not only smarter but also sustainable for generations to come and support the government’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.” The Union Budget 2021 allocates ₹ 3,768 crores for India to have its first-ever digital census. The digital census will require an unprecedented use of portable gadgets like smartphones and laptops. This step shall boost the demands in the gadget manufacturing industry. For even greater domestic value addition, the government is withdrawing a few exemptions on part of chargers and sub-parts of mobile phones. According to the Finance Minister, some parts of mobile phones are expected to move from nil rate to a moderate 2.5%. Moreover, the integration of one thousand more Mandis with the electronic national market can induce transparency and speed in the marketing and dealing of electronic parts.
Hari Om Rai, Chairman & Manging Director, Lava International Limited
Hari Om Rai, Chairman & Manging Director, Lava International Limited
Hari Om Rai, Chairman & Manging Director, Lava International Limited, said, “The announcement of developing financial institutions can boost the manufacturing industry. Now the companies can stand together with the government to make the country progress from poverty to wealth in the next three decades.” The Union Budget 2021 can be considered a silver lining for the manufacturing industry in the COVID-19 era. With emphasising on Digitisation and Ease of Doing Business, the Union Budget 2021 is expected to prove pivotal in making India a manufacturing hub in the future. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.  

10 upcoming smartphones that will launch in India in the next few months

There are a lot of smartphones, which will be launched in the coming months of 2021, here is a look at them.  With the ever-changing demands and preferences of smartphone users, the companies are constantly in competition to deliver smartphones loaded with features underneath cutting-edge looks. In the next two months, a flurry of smartphones will be launched in the country that will range from Rs 8,000 to Rs 60,000. A lot of Snapdragon 888 smartphones are also on the cards.  Here is the list of the most awaited smartphones that are set to be launched in the next few months of 2021. 1) OnePlus 9 Series: The OnePlus 9 series will be launched at the beginning of the second quarter of 2021. It will consist of the OnePlus 9 pro and the OnePlus 9 lite. Both smartphones are expected to run on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. This newest series is expected to have a 50MP primary camera along with a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera. OnePlus 9 Series release   2) POCO M3: The POCO M3 is expected to be released in February 2021. This smartphone is among the most awaited gadgets due to its unique dual-tone finish accompanied by a rectangular block containing the triple camera module. The backside has a striking POCO branding. It comes with a 6.53-inch Full HD+ dot drop display and is powered by Snapdragon 662 SoC. It’s expected to have 6GB of RAM and storage of up to 128GB. This is the first phone by the Xiaomi spinoff company in 2021, which can swing a lot of consumers to its corner.  POCO M3 3) Samsung Galaxy M02: The new Samsung Galaxy M02 shall be one of the most affordable yet powerful smartphones that are set to be launched in 2021. This smartphone will be the newer edition of the Samsung Galaxy M01 that was launched in 2020. The Galaxy M02 will come with a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display run by a 5,000mAh battery. The smartphone is expected to be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 450 chipset that can clock up to 1.8 GHz accompanied by 3GB of RAM. 4) RealMe X7 Series: This smartphone is expected to be launched by the end of February 2021. It is rumoured as the first smartphone launched in India with a MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus 5G chipset. It comes with a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen. The mobile device shall come in three variants of up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It has a 64MP rear quad-camera setup with an 8MP ultra-wide camera. This smartphone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with a 65W dash charging over a USB Type-C port.  5) RedMi Note 10 Series: This Redmi Note series is counted among the most budget-friendly smartphone series in India. It is expected to be launched in February 2021. It shall come in two models, Redmi Note 10 and Redmi Note 10 Pro. It will continue to have the IPS LCD panel, but the Pro version is expected to arrive with an AMOLED panel. The sequence will be launched in two variants viz. 4GB RAM+ 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 64GB storage. Both the variants could be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 5G SoCs. Redmi Note 10 6) Xiaomi MI 11: This smartphone is said to be the upgrade to the Xiaomi MI 10 series. It shall be the first Xiaomi smartphone with the Snapdragon 888 chipset powered by a 4,600mAh battery. The mobile has got three ways to charge it, namely 55W fast wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. This is one of the most anticipated launches of 2021.  7) Moto G Plus: The Moto G Plus is expected to be launched in the coming weeks of 2021. It shall come with a 6.8-inch Full HD+ LCD display powered by Snapdragon 730G SoC accompanied with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of secondary storage. It is expected to have a quad-camera setup at the back, an 8MP(f/2.2) 118-degree ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2MP(f/2.2) macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. It shall also have a 16MP(f/2.0) punch-hole front camera. The smartphone shall run a 5,000mAh battery supported by TurboPower 30 charging.  moto g plus 8) Apple iPhone SE 3: Last year we saw Apple launching the SE 2 edition of the Apple iPhone. This time we just might see another iPhone coming as an upgrade to last year’s special edition version of the iPhone. This will again be a pocket friendly iPhone built for the masses. Not a lot of things are known about this smartphone, but we can say that both the chipset and cameras are going to see an upgrade.  iphone se 3 9) Reliance JIO Phone 3: This will be a new 5G ready smartphone launched by the company in India. It is expected to come in the 2nd quarter of 2021 and will have a MediaTek 5G chipset inside. The battery of this smartphone will be around 3,000 mAh with an 8MP rear camera. 
jio phone 3
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10) Poco F2: Poco F1 was by far the most loved smartphones at the time. Fan all over India has been waiting for the next edition of the smartphone to come to India. If we go by the rumour mill, the Poco F2 smartphone will launch in the 2nd quarter of 2020. It will come with the latest 888 Snapdragon CPU and should have a minimum of 8GB RAM with 128GB storage. 
POCO F2
Image courtesy: Twitter
Nowadays, AMOLED panels and long-lasting batteries with fast charging have become the industry standards. Nearly all of the above smartphones cater to these requirements. This year shall also witness elevation in the design of the smartphones. The MediaTek Dimensity chipset can stand out among the crowd of processors. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Youtube testing a Twitch like clipping tool called Clips to share a small portion of a Creator’s video

The Online video sharing platform Youtube has begun testing a new feature on its platform that will allow users to capture and share some moments from other videos and live streams. This experimental feature is known as Clips that will be visible to the viewers on the channels. The clipping tool is currently available to limited creators only and they can click on this tool and choose a five-second to sixty-second segment from their videos and streams. The length of the clipping is adjustable using the slider. One can also put a title to the clips which can then further be shared across various social media platforms. Similar to live streaming service Twitch, Youtube has rolled out an experimental took called Clips to its platform that will allow creators to shared small clipping from their videos and Livestream on their social media.  As per the YouTube support page, Clips is currently in limited alpha. Right now, a limited number of channels have the clips feature turned on for their channel. While Creators can’t sign up to participate in the alpha, we hope to roll out this feature soon. Moreover, its support page also mentions that the Clips feature allows you to select and share a small portion (clip) of a Creator’s video with others. Clips can be 5–60 seconds in length and will play on a loop directly on the original video’s watch page. Both Creators and signed in viewers can create Clips to be shared, via a new URL. Clips can be shared on social channels or via direct communications (for example, email or text).

How to create and share a clip

  1. Start watching an eligible video on YouTube
  2. Under the video, click the clip icon
  3. A create clip box will appear.
  4. Select the section of the video you’d like to clip. You can increase (maximum of 60 seconds) or decrease (minimum of 5 seconds) the length of your selection by dragging the slider.
  5. Give the clip a title (max 140 characters).
  6. Click the SHARE CLIP button.
  7. A panel will appear, presenting different sharing options for you to use:
    • Social networks: Click a social network icon (for example, Facebook or Twitter) to share the video there.
    • Embed: Click the Embed button to generate a code you can use to embed the video in a website.
    • Email: Choose the email icon to send an email using the default email software on your computer.
    • Copy the link: Click the COPY button to copy a link to the video that you can paste somewhere else, like in an email message.
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Asus announced ROG Academy for local Esports talent in India: Details

The Taiwanese electronics major Asus has announced a fresh initiative in India to train and improve the skills of budding esports talent in India. The company has announced Asus ROG Academy as India’s first-ever virtual academy for esports professionals. Those who are unaware ROG is a gaming-focused sub-brand of Asus commonly known as Republic Of Gamers. The company also produces the popular flagship gaming smartphone Asus ROG phone under this brand. With the launch of Asus ROG Academy in India, the company aims to develop a strong gaming ecosystem in India by training and improving the skills of esports professionals. This will help the budding talent in the country to compete at the national and international level through a number of programs and initiatives. According to the company, The ROG Academy is built for the next generation of Indian gamers who aspire to become professional esports athletes. The program looks to sharpen their skills and equip them with the knowledge awareness and the state of the art Asus ROG products to become future stars of the gaming community. It is a three months long program that has been designed to cater to specific games with guidance in every step of the way from veterans of the industry. Coaches and experts who have competed at both national and international events will be guiding the teams. Various training modules have been designed for the three months long session which will help the participants to understand how competitive gaming at the highest level functions. This will also focus on individual and team-based gameplay among other areas such as map pool, communication and more. In addition to this Asus ROG will also be providing top-of-the-line equipment, support in the form of a monthly stipend and content as well as marketing to support the players build a brand for themself. They will also get an official graduation certificate after the successful completion of the program. The Asus ROG Academy Program will be open to all the participants aged above 16 years. To be a part of this initiative one needs to get registered. According to the company, the first batch will be focusing on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. However, the registered individuals will go through a robust selection process that will include a series of tests, interviews and tournaments to find the most suitable candidates. The Shortlisted candidates will be placed into mixed teams based on their roles and play matches. The coach and experts will further shortlist the top 20 candidates for the program; all these players will be placed into four teams that will play a bo3 single elimination bracelet. And at last6 members will be chosen for the ROG Academy based on their performances in the matches. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

LG ThinQ front-load washing machine powered by 6 Motion Direct Drive launched in India

LG Electronics has expanded its washing machines portfolio with the launch of LG ThinQ washing machines in India, The washer features an Artificial Intelligent Direct Drive (AI DD) motor to deliver effectiveness and efficiency. It also deploys AI and advanced fabric care to deliver convenience, performance and speed. Commenting on the launch, Mr.Vijay Babu- VP- Home Appliances from LG Electronics said, “With our innovative washing technologies, we are certain that our washing machine with AI DD will exceed all consumer expectations. A welcome addition to our health and hygiene portfolio, we are confident that our latest washing machine will set a new benchmark for convenience with its larger capacity and customized laundry experience.” The LG ThinQ front-load washing machine is priced in India at Rs 44,990. It is powered with 6 Motion DD (Direct Drive) for an Optimal Wash of fabrics with different motions to remove the tough stains and at the same be gentle on the clothes. The 6 Motion Motherly Wash Includes-Scrubbing, Rolling, Stepping, Swing, Tumbling and Filtration that removes the tough stains and reduces fabric damage. The 6 Motion Direct Drive technology moves the wash drum in multiple directions, giving fabrics the proper care while getting clothes ultra clean. The LG front load washing machine can detect fabric weight similar to other washing machines featuring Artificial Intelligent Direct Drive. The AI DD not only detects the weight, but also senses the softness of fabric, and chooses the optimal motions for the fabric by itself and applies settings based on the volume and delicateness of the garments in each load of laundry to deliver the most optimized washing cycle. In addition to this, the machine operates on silent operation and comes with a standard 10-year warranty on its motor parts. The LG washing machine operated on Wifi giving one access to control the machine from anywhere and anytime, creating an integrated experience for its user. The LG ThinQ app is available on both Android and iOS. The washer also includes TurboWash 360 that uses powerful jets to surround clothes from multiple angles so the detergent can penetrate deep into fabrics for a complete clean – even for big loads – in under 59 minutes. Whereas the 3D Multi Spray shoots jets of water in five different directions simultaneously to quickly break down tough stains. As per the company, the 2KG laundry can be washed on just 59 mins instead of the standard 2-hour time. In addition to this, the ThinQ washing machine also includes LG Steam+ technology which eliminates 99.9% of allergens, such as dust mites that can cause allergy or respiratory issues with 30% fewer wrinkles. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.