Today’s Amazon Quiz has gone live now and the e-commerce platform Amazon is giving you a chance to win Rs 25,000 Amazon Pay Balance. It can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Millions of its customers are trying their luck by participating in the daily quiz to win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. All you need to do is log in to your Amazon app on your device and participate in today’s quiz.
Every day Amazon brings a fresh questionnaire that consists of five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. By submitting correct answers the contestants can win exciting prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers, OnePlus 7T among others. One thing to note is that the quiz is not available for the desktop platform, you can only participate in the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon via mobile app. After giving all the correct answers to the question you will get shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The results will be announced at the end of the month. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to win FRs 25,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
December 30 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: 22-year old Jehan Daruvala recently became the first Indian to win what sporting event in Bahrain?
The answer is- A Formula 2 race
Question 2: Who released her surprise eighth studio album “Folklore” in 2020?
The answer is- Taylor Swift
Question 3: The Five Eyes (FVEY) is an intelligence alliance comprising the UK, the USA, Canada, New Zealand and which other country?
The answer is- Australia
Question 4: Identify the animal from this visual. (see Images in Quiz)
The answer is- Elephant
Question 5: Located in Cupertino, California, which company’s headquarters is this? The answer is- Apple
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. December 30 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.
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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.
December 30 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which of these is not the name of a team which participates in Ranji trophy?
Answer: Army
Question 2: Who is the current head coach and chief selector of the Pakistan cricket team?
Answer: Misbah UI Haq
Question 3: The Monkeygate scandal in 2008 took place during a Test between India and which team?
Answer: Australia
Question 4: Part of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup, Joginder Sharma was appointed as a police officer in
Answer: Haryana
Question 5: With 56 matches, who holds the Indian record of being the fastest to 100 wickets in ODIS?
Answer: Mohammad Sami
The popular American designer brand Michael Kors Access smartwatch is now available via Amazon starting at Rs 25,995 to Rs 32,495. The designer smartwatch is luxurious and looks sophisticated and modern too all at the same time. This wearable features quartz crystal and is multifunctional too that lets you see a week, date of the month as well as time along with a stopwatch functionality. The watch can also withstand water spills also.The Michael Kors Access smartwatch comes in multiple variants with dial variations to choose from. The Price of the watch starts at Rs 25,995 and goes up to Rs 32,495. It can be purchased via Amazon, Shoppers Stop and other select retailers worldwide. Below we have mentioned the model number along with its pricing.
(MKT5085)- Rs 25,995
(MKT5086)- Rs 25,995
(MKT5089)- Rs 29,995
(MKT5090)- Rs 27,995
(MKT5105)- Rs 32,495
(MKT5114)- Rs 32,495
(MKT5115)- Rs 32,495
The Michael Kors Access smartwatch design is based on the iconic Bradshaw style. The watch is touch-enabled and features customizable display watch faces to transform the look. The device runs on Google’s Android WearTM 2.0 and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon WearTM 2100 processor.The wearable comes with Bluetooth connectivity and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. It also connects with all your social media accounts including Instagram and Uber. It also lets you see notifications from your phone, messages view including calls, and download third-party apps. In addition to this, it can also enable Google Assistant for voice control. Using this feature you can browse the internet as well as initiate calls using your voice command.The user can also activate modes on it that automatically update the face when transitioning your look from day to night. There are fitness related modes on Michael Kors Access smartwatch that can be accessed via Google Fit that lets you view calories burned, steps and distance traveled.
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Samsung rolled out Samsung Galaxy A31 in India in June this year. In a span of seven months since its launch the device’s pricing has been revised three times. The first price drop it received was in September. Now it has received another price cut of Rs 2,000. The device includes quad rear camera setup and a waterdrop-style display. Moreover, it runs on One UI on top of Android 10 and has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.Samsung Galaxy A31 new price and availability detailsSamsung Galaxy A31 has today received a price cut of Rs 2,000. After the price drop, the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage option now retails at Rs 17,999 down from Rs 19,999. To recall the smartphone was launched in India in a single configuration after the first price revision until now it retailed at Rs 19,999 means a price cut of Rs 1,000 was introduced since its last price drop. While the first price cut it receives as immediately after a month of its launch in July. The phone is available in three colour variants Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, and Prism Crush White. The new pricing of the device has now been updated on Amazon as well as other online retailers including Samsung Opera House and Samsung.com.Samsung Galaxy A31 specifications and FeaturesSamsung Galaxy A31 features an Infinity-U design 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display offering 1,080 x 2,400 pixels of resolution. Moreover, there is an in-display fingerprint sensor and Samsung Pay, Samsung Health, and Samsung Knox. It runs on One UI 2.0 skinned on top of Android 10 and there is an octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 512GB using an external SD card. In addition to this, there is an in-display fingerprint sensor for biometricFor optics, Samsung Galaxy A31 comes with a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with /2.4 aperture and lastly a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there will be a 20-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.The smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. It measures 73.1 x 159.3 x 8.6 mm and weighs in at 185 grams. For connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C port for charging.
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With the news of Apple’s foldable iPhone surfacing online, the latest leak has now notified about a prototype clamshell folding iPhone that is somewhat similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip. According to popular leakster Jon Presser, Apple is not only working one type of foldable phone but also emphasising more on the hinge of the handset to work for an extended period.
In a recent video, Presser stated that the clamshell foldable iPhone will showcase a foldable display. The device will comprise of a folding OLED display that was supplied by Samsung. He further added that unlike Samsung which rolled out the Galaxy Z Fold as well as Galaxy Z Flip version, Apple’s focus would just be on the clamshell version.
If reports are to be believed Apple’s much-anticipated foldable iPhone is likely to make way in the market in 2022. With this, Apple will be another smartphone maker to join the league of brands like Samsung, Motorola and Huawei that have already introduced the foldable handsets.
Meanwhile, Apple has enabled its Watch users to view their cardio fitness level in the Health app on iPhone with iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2 to empower users to be more active for dramatic long-term health benefits. It also enables users to receive a notification on Apple Watch if it falls within the low range. This technology launched in watchOS 7 enables Apple Watch to easily measure low cardio fitness.
As per to the tech giant, Apple Watch with watchOS 7 uses multiple sensors, including the optical heart sensor, GPS, and the accelerometer to estimate lower levels. This is significant because direct measurement of VO2 max typically requires a rigorous clinical test with specialised equipment that is not readily accessible to most people.
With this, the watchOS 7 also allows Apple Watch users to take cardio fitness measurements as users walk throughout the day, whether or not they are tracking a workout. It also enables Apple Watch is better able to measure VO2 max for users with low cardio fitness.
Additionally, the iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2 enable Apple Watch users to visit the Cardio Fitness category in the Health app on iPhone to review whether their cardio fitness level is classified as high, above average, below average, or low, relative to people in their same age group and of the same sex, according to data from the Fitness Registry and Importance of Exercise National Database (FRIEND).
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MIUI 12.5 has officially made its debut with the launch of Mi 11 by Xiaomi in China. This is an update to MIUI 12 that arrived in April this year. The latest custom skin by the Chinese smartphone company will be rolled out to Mi, Redmi and Poco smartphones that will include improved privacy settings, improved aesthetics as well as visual design and will now let the New MIUI+ connect to Windows PCs with an ability to receive notifications. Just before the announcement, the registrations for MIUI 12.5 closed beta has also opened for 21 eligible models initially that includes Mi 10, Mi 9, Mi CC9e, Redmi K20 and more.The registration for the MIUI 12.5 closed beta has already begun and the public beta will be rolled out to users in January 2021. According to Xiaomi, this process will be done in a staged manner and 21 Xioami smartphones will get early access to the beta release.The list includes:
In a similar way, the stable version will be released by April 2021. The roll-out of the first batch of MIUI 12.5 stable version will be available in China to four devices namely Mi 11, Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition, Mi 10 Pro, and Mi 10 followed by a global release later on.Speaking of the MIUI 12.5 India availability the company has yet to announce the release date. Once it begins to roll out in China the company will soon confirm the release of the MIUI version. However, it is expected to drop here in between January of February next year.Everything you should know about the new MIUI 12.5 update:When MIUI 12 was released back in April this year the live wallpapers were quite popular which includes Super-Earth, Super Mars, and Super Saturn Live Wallpapers. But now the list of live wallpapers has been expanded as there are two new additions which includes Snow Mountain and Geometry. Both of which are now available for download.The sound, notifications, ringtones and other tones were inspired by nature but with the arrival of MIUI 12.5, the new sounds are now inspired by the Jungles of Amazon and ice dessert in the Arctic. Whereas the MIUI+ will allow you to connect to Windows PC which includes Mi Notebook Pro 15 Enhanced Edition, Pro 15.6-inch 2020 model, Redmi G gaming notebook, RedmiBook 16, RedmiBook 14 II, and RedmiBook Air 13. At the moment the MIUI+ is available in beta to Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9, Redmi K30 Ultra, Redmi K20 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro. You can easily view your phone’s notifications on the computer and copy the text on your phone and directly paste it to your laptop or can also have access to the files on your smartphone using the laptop also letting you edit, show screenshots and more.On the other hand, the default Notes app within the MIUI 12 gets a new icon with the release of MIUI 12.5. It also brings new features such as the ability to collapse the Indented lists, to create brain maps using the lists and to draw, doodle and more.Speaking of privacy a few changes have been made in MIUI 12.5 a prompt with the text within the clipboard will appear as soon as an app makes an attempt to access the clipboard data. In addition to this, there is an option to automatically decline after a timeout, or always decline and the ability to grant permission. There is now an option to share imprecise location rather than Fine location which will help in retaining the user’s privacy.Whereas the sandbox support comes with and ability to forbid photo albums and private information from being shared with third parties
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Chinese technology company Xiaomi recently launched its first ever smartwatch in India – Mi Watch Revolve – at a price of Rs 10,999. Since it’s the company’s first ever offering in India in this category, we were very excited to know if it’s as good as its specifications like AMOLED display and 420mAh battery make it seem. We spent quite some time with the smartwatch and read our Mi Watch Revolve review to know more about it:
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Mi Watch Revolve design
Speaking of the design of the Mi Watch Revolve first, there were some things that we liked and some things that could have been better. The smartwatch comes with a circular display that has a black-coloured bezel running around it. The display of the watch is embedded in a metallic dial that has two buttons protruding out on the right side. While the button on the top is the Power key, the other one is for shortcuts. It is worth noticing that Xiaomi‘s offering has a 46mm case so it may look a little chunky to some. We personally liked it because it meant a bigger display for the smartwatch – something that’s always a plus because that means it puts less strain on our eyes.
Coming to the display of Mi Watch Revolve, the smartwatch comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen, and because of its big size, it has more elements on it than most other smartwatches. The screen of the watch is protected by a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3. The colours on the display of the smartwatch are bright and the icons are sharp and clear. The display is definitely one among the positive points of the device and it also responses well to touch.
Flip the watch over and you will see the heart rate sensor of the Mi Watch Revolve on the back of its dial. The smartwatch is available in Midnight Black and Chrome Silver colour options and we got the former one for review. According to the company, the straps of the watch are 22mm wide and are made of a rubber-like material that was rather uncomfortable. This was biggest con in terms of the design, but then on the upside, you can change the straps of the smartwatch in case you encounter a problem. We particularly found it hard to sleep with the watch on because of its uncomfortable straps and because it was slightly big in size. It takes a bit of getting used to.
Mi Watch Revolve specifications and performance
The Mi Watch Revolve comes with GPS and GLONASS, which basically means that you can track your footsteps even when the device is not paired to your smartphone. We think that this is a very useful feature, especially in case the battery of your smartphone runs out. The smartwatch weighs 60g when the straps are attached to it and 40g when they are not. It packs a 420mAh battery and is water resistant up to 5ATM. For connectivity, the device comes with Bluetooth 5 LE. It also has an in-built compass which is useful for outdoor activities.
Mi Watch Revolve is compatible with Android 4.4 or iOS 10 and above. Since we use an Android smartphone, we had to download the Xiaomi Wear App to pair our watch to our handset. Another downside of the watch is that while it notifies the user about new messages and incoming calls on their smartphone, it doesn’t have the ability of letting them reply to these. This is quite a thing to consider if you are thinking of buying the smartwatch. Mi Watch Revolve also comes with the Find Phone feature and using this, you can make your smartphone ring loudly. This proves to be useful in situations where you think you have lost your smartphone.
Coming to the performance of Mi Watch Revolve, it worked accurately in terms of counting our steps and the number of times we stood up. Although no smartwatch or fitness tracker can be completely accurate in terms of counting the steps or movement, Xiaomi’s offering does a fairly good job of it. We actually counted our steps every day and then compared our count to the one on the smartwatch, and we never saw too much of a difference between the two numbers, so that’s definitely a plus. However, we couldn’t do the same for distance, as during the time we were using the smartwatch, we were still avoiding the outdoors because of the ongoing pandemic. The device also recorded our BPM and stress level at all times. According to the company, the stress level is calculated on the Mi Revolve smartwatch by recording the heart rate variability and comparing it to the activity intensity data. Sleep tracking is available on the device and it gets segregated in various phases like Deep Sleep, Light Sleep and Awake.
The smartwatch can also record ‘Energy Levels’ and for this, it takes into account a number of other aspects like how much the user has slept, exercised, and how much their stress level has been. There were times when it correctly guessed that we were ‘Exhausted’ or had ‘Moderate’ levels of energy. Although such aspects of a smartwatch can never be taken too seriously, this was surprisingly correct most of the times.
We were notified timely of all the activity on our smartphone that we had opted on the app to be shown on the watch. There wasn’t a noticeable lag during our time with the smartwatch.
Now, let’s talk about the battery of the smartwatch. We would have to be a little vague here and say that the duration of the battery lasts according to how many tasks you make the smartwatch do. If you have only a few notifications synced to the watch and disable the always-on display you can easily get two weeks of battery from the device. Even with a lot of notifications and always-on display enabled, the difference between the duration that the battery lasted was not considerable. So we also consider that to be a big positive.
Verdict
The pros of Mi Watch Revolve outweigh its cons. We liked the display of the device although some may find it a little chunky. The straps are uncomfortable, but can be changed. The battery life is one of the best aspects of the smartwatch and is also reasonably accurate in terms of counting steps. However, the inability to reply to calls and messages might be a downer for a lot of people. Nonetheless, at this price point, Mi Watch Revolve is a very good buy.
Samsung is prepping up to launch its upcoming flagship series Samsung Galaxy S21. However, there is no official announcement on a fixed date of the launch but the series is now officially up for pre-orders in the US. According to new information, the reservation is open through the Samsung Shop app as well as via the Samsung US website. Read on to know the pre-order details.According to a report by XDA Developers Samsung has officially begun taking reservations for Samsung Galaxy S21 series in the US. The pre-orders are live through the app and well as the company’s official US website. On the pre-bookings, the company is offering a credit of $50 that is Rs 3,700 as per Indian currency on the purchase of additional accessories while you pre-order the phone. In addition to this Samsung is also offering an instant trade-in credit of up to $700 that translates to around Rs 51,00 on the broken device. The company is also giving up a $700 instant credit on the exchange of an old smartphone.However, the company is yet to provide details on the upcoming models. When the reservation of the series is made through Shop Samsung App the company will give you an additional credit of $10 that translates to Rs 740.Image Courtesy: Ishan AgarwalThose willing to book the Galaxy S21 series in advance are required to provide some personal details including your contact number, email and your name. Samsung will send you a confirmation email on your pre-booking of the Galaxy S21 series. The email that will guarantee your pre-order reservation also says that the Galaxy S21 series is up for pre-orders until 11:59 pm EST on January 28, 2021. Whereas the reservation credit will be offered till 1:59 pm EST on January 13. Sadly the email does not confirm the fixed launch date for Samsung Galaxy S21 but the rumours suggest January 14 as the launch date for the flagship series.The Samsung Galaxy S21 series will include three smartphones Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Recently the pricing of all three smartphones was tipped by tipster Ishan Agarwal. The price of the Samsung Galaxy S21 is likely to start at EUR 849 that translates to Rs 76,000 for the 128GB storage option. The Galaxy S20+ is said to be available in a 128GB storage and its pricing is expected to come at EUR 1,049 that comes around Rs 94,500 while the 256Gb storage option is said to be priced at EUR 1,099 that translates to Rs 99,155. The premium one which is Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to be priced at EUR 1,399 for the 128GB storage that translates to Rs 1,26000.
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In what seems to be the visionary charging concepts that Volkswagen hopes will expand the charging infrastructure over the next few years, the company has now provided a first glimpse of the prototypes of its mobile charging robot. The robot provides fully autonomous charging of vehicles in restricted parking areas, like underground car parks.
“A ubiquitous charging infrastructure is and remains a key factor in the success of electric mobility. Our charging robot is just one of several approaches, but is undoubtedly one of the most visionary,” said Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen Group Components’ CEO.
Started via an app or Car-to-X communication, the charging robot operates totally autonomously. Volkswagen further stated that this wonder machine steers the vehicle to be charged and also communicates with it like opening the charging socket flap to connecting the plug and decoupling it.
Interestingly, the entire charging process takes place without any human involvement whatsoever. To charge several vehicles at the same time, the mobile robot moves a trailer, essentially a mobile energy storage unit, to the vehicle, connects it up and then uses this energy storage unit to charge the battery of the electric vehicle. The energy storage unit stays with the vehicle during the charging process. In the meantime, the robot charges other electric vehicles. Once the charging service has ended, the robot independently collects the mobile energy storage unit and takes it back to the central charging station.
“Setting up an efficient charging infrastructure for the future is a central task that challenges the entire sector. We are developing solutions to help avoid costly stand-alone measures. The mobile charging robot and our flexible quick-charging station are just two of these solutions,” said Thomas Schmall, CEO of Volkswagen Group Components.
The business unit is currently working on a complete DC charging family. The flexible quick-charging station will be launched onto the market in early 2021. For several weeks now, the DC wallbox has been trialled at different company’s German production sites. The mobile charging robot has successfully reached prototype status and will now be comprehensively further developed. One of the prerequisites for market maturity is Car-to-X communication to facilitate the autonomous charging process.
In future, Volkswagen Group Components will be amongst other things responsible for all Volkswagen Group charging activities and charging systems. The intention is to integrate the charging robot into an overall concept that will focus on the long-term success of electric mobility, and thus the electrification of transport.
“Establishing a charging infrastructure is a fundamental prerequisite for this. But it needs to be demand-led and efficient. Our developments do not just focus on customers’ needs and the technical prerequisites of electric vehicles. They also consider the economical possibilities they offer potential partners,” said Schmall.
The LG further added that the developments also enable the operators of parking bays and underground car parks to quickly and simply “electrify” every parking space using the mobile charging robot. This reduces any construction work needed, at the same time reducing the potential cost.
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‘LG will now launch new InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerators that boast upgraded features and design innovations for improved user convenience at the first virtual CES. Mind you! The 2021 LG InstaView refrigerator lineup will be on display in LG’s virtual exhibition booth during CES 2021 starting January 11.
According to LG, “The revolutionized side-by-side refrigerator models feature a larger glass panel along with a modern flat door design, new UVnano technology built into the water dispenser to reduce bacteria, and the exclusive LG Craft Ice inside. LG is also introducing models with new InstaView voice recognition technology to take hands-free convenience to a whole new level in the kitchen.”
The company further revealed LG’s iconic InstaView Door-in-Door technology is receiving convenience-enhancing updates in 2021. Helping to minimize cold air loss and extend food freshness, the LG InstaView panel illuminates the interior of the refrigerator with just two quick knocks on the transparent glass so users can see inside without opening the door, while Door-in-Door technology helps organize everyday favorites for quick and easy access to often-used items without having to open the entire refrigerator.
LG also notified that the new 2021 side-by-side models offer a larger, more immersive tinted glass panel that complements the new seamless stainless-steel flat door panel design for the ultimate elegant aesthetic never before offered on side-by-side configurations. With a 23 percent larger InstaView window than previous models, seeing what’s inside is easier than ever.
Moreover, LG’s new InstaView refrigerators also incorporate LG’s UVnano technology that harnesses the power of light to effortlessly and effectively help maintain a hygienic and germ-free water dispenser. First introduced in 2017 on the company’s most premium water dispenser products, UVnano helps remove up to 99.99 percent of bacteria on the refrigerator’s dispenser after 24 hours.
It was also notified that every new InstaView product in the lineup incorporates LG’s proven freshness-enhancing systems, LINEARCooling and DoorCooling. LINEARCooling minimizes temperature fluctuations – the main cause of food spoilage – while DoorCooling simultaneously cools the entire refrigerator compartment evenly by distributing powerful airflow from a strategically positioned vent.
“A CES 2021 Innovation Awards Best of Innovation winner, the new LG InstaView refrigerator with voice recognition makes time spent in the kitchen more productive and more convenient. Consumers no longer have to struggle to open the refrigerator door when their hands are full of groceries. New voice recognition technology lets users speak simple voice commands like “Open the refrigerator door.””, added the company.
LG Craft Ice is now coming to Side-by-Side InstaView refrigerators in 2021 debuting in InstaView French-Door refrigerators last year. The two-inch, slow-melting ice balls generated by the LG Craft Ice system make drinks look great while keeping them cool longer.
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Xiaomi has introduced its new Mi flagship phone in the market. The company has unveiled Xiaomi Mi 11 which is powered by Qualcomm’s top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC with 5G support. In addition to this, it will run on MIUI 12.5 out of the box. So here is our comparison of Xiaomi Mi 11 Vs Xiaomi Mi 10 which is the Mi 11’s predecessor. This comparison will help you understand which is a better smartphone and how both the devices stand against each other.
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Display
Xiaomi Mi 11: 6.81-inch AMOLED QHD+ displayXiaomi Mi 10: 6.67-inch full-HD+ curved AMOLED display
Processor
Xiaomi Mi 11: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoCXiaomi Mi 10: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor
Rear camera(s)
Xiaomi Mi 11: 108-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel Macro lensXiaomi Mi 10: 108-megapixel, a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens and twin 2-megapixel camera sensor
Selfie camera
Xiaomi Mi 11: 20-megapixelXiaomi Mi 10:20-megapixel selfie camera
RAM and storage
Xiaomi Mi 11: 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 256GB storage and the 12GB RAM with 256GB storageXiaomi Mi 10:8GB + 128G variant, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB
Battery
Xiaomi Mi 11: 4,600mAhXiaomi Mi 10: 4,780mAh battery
Operating system
Xiaomi Mi 11: MIUI 12.5 on top of Android 11Xiaomi Mi 10: MIUI 11, based on Android 10
Price
Xiaomi Mi 11: CNY 3,999 that translates to Rs 45,000Xiaomi Mi 10: Rs 49,999
Our Take
The newly launched Mi 11 comes with a bigger display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection whereas its predecessor includes a bit smaller display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. There is now much difference in terms of the camera specifications of both devices. The latest Mi flagship consists of the latest processor which makes it faster as well as stronger than its predecessor. However, Mi 10 comes with a bigger battery but its successor comes with a 55W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging support which quickly charges the phone. Whereas the pricing is concerned the newly launched phone is less expensive than Mi 10. So in all aspects, Xiaomi Mi 11 takes on Mi 10.
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After getting listed on Google console Xiaomi Mi 10i now has a launch date for India. The company has officially teased the arrival of its new smartphone. The company has not revealed the name of the phone but the teaser hints at a device carrying a 108-megapixel quad rear camera. The launch of the Xiaomi smartphone has been set for January 5. The upcoming device will feature a 108-megapixel sensor.As per the latest teaser rolled out on the company’s website in addition to the one shared on Twitter Xiaomi is arriving in India with a new smartphone in early 2021. The device is going to launch on January 5 and will feature a circular camera set up consisting of a 108-megapixel primary sensor. Although the company has not named the device but the camera design and details which are being shared clearly hints at the Xiaomi Mi 10i. This device is going to be a rebadged version of Redmi Note 9 Pro 5g which shares similar camera specs.In the past, Mi 10i has also appeared on Google console listing indicating an imminent launch in India. The Xiaomi smartphone is said to come with Snapdragon 750G SoC similar chipset to be paired with 6GB of RAM.Also, it was spotted via the Geekbench listing with model number M2007J17. The benchmark listing suggested an octa-core SoC clocked at 1.8GHz with 8GB of RAM. The device managed to achieve a Single-core score of 652 and a multi-core score of 2,004. The smartphone is listed to run Android 11 out of the box.Speaking more about the specification of Mi 10i only the branding will be different while the rest of the specs will remain the same as Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. The Mi 10i is likely to feature a 6.67-inch full-HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 250Hz touch sampling rate. The device is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 750G SoC paired with Adreno 619 graphics processor. The device may come in different configurations of 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 256GB storage that is available in China. As the device has a dedicated sim slot that will allow you to expand the storage to 512GB.In addition to this, Xiaomi Mi 10i will be featuring a quad rear camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.75 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor along with a Super Night Scene 2.0 mode. Upfront there is a 16-megapixel selfie sensor.The device will be backed by a 4,820mAh battery with 33W fast charging support and is IP53 rated for water and dust resistance. The smartphone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor with dual stereo speakers. It should include a 5G, Bluetooth v5.1, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, NFC, USB Type-C port, and an audio jack. The sensors on the phone will include ambient light, acceleration sensor, gyroscope, electronic compass, rear light sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor among others.
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Amazon Quiz for December 29 has gone live. Daily the e-commerce platform brings a new quiz that gives a chance to its millions of users to win exciting prizes being offered by the company. The quiz contains 5 general questions which you have to answer correctly. Today you can stand a chance to win a Carrera Sunglasses.
Daily the e-commerce platform brings a fresh questionnaire to which the contestants have to answer correctly to enter into a lucky draw. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. The quiz contains a total of five questions, all the questions are based on general knowledge and current affairs. Only one person will be declared a winner. Amazon will announce the result of the quiz at the end of the month. Only app users are eligible to participate in the Quiz. If you don’t know the answers, every day we update all the Amazon Quiz questions with their correct answers on our website. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to win a Carrera Sunglasses.
December 29 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which Indian singer has been nominated for a Grammy award in the New Age Album category for her debut album Periphery?The answer is- Priya DarshiniQuestion 2: 2020 marks 100 years since the publication of ‘The Mysterious Affair at Styles’ – the book that introduced which character?The answer is- Hercule PoirotQuestion 3: India recently refused to extend support to which country’s mega connectivity project – One Belt One Road initiative?The answer is- ChinaQuestion 4: If you are on the world’s first safari to see this animal, which Indian state would you be in?The answer is- Madhya PradeshQuestion 5: This sport is known as the national summer sport of which country?The answer is- Canada
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. December 29 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.
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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.
December 29 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: The Song “Another Brick in the Wall” is a cult classic by which Band?
Answer: Pink Floyd
Question 2: Which actor played the role of Lord Mahadev in the TV series ‘Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev’?
Answer: Mohit Raina
Question 3: In the TV series Friends, what is the surname of Rachel?
Answer: Green
Question 4: Which actor once worked as a waiter at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai?
Answer: Boman Irani
Question 5: What media franchise, owned by Nintendo, was created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1996?
Answer: Pokemon
The Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has officially unveiled its flagship series in China today. The company has today launched Xiaomi Mi 11 The company introduced the new flagship phone via an online launch event. The device will run MIUI 12.5 out of the box and is the world’s first Snapdragon 888 smartphone with 5G support. However this time the box will not include the power charger in the box. Here is a brief round-up of the Mi 11 price, specifications and more.Xiaomi Mi 11 SpecificationsThe Xiaomi Mi 11 is endowed with a 6.81-inch AMOLED QHD+ display with a 120Hz of refresh rate and a 480Hz touch sampling rate. It comes with 3200×1440 pixels of resolution with a peak brightness of 1,500 nits and protected with Gorilla Glass Victus. Under the hood, there is Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM with up to 256GB of storage. The chipset brings 6th Gen Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engine, a 3rd Gen Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF System, along with a triple ISP. The device runs on Xiaomi’s MIUI 12.5 out of the box and also features stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon.For optics, there is a triple-camera setup on the back of Mi 11 consisting of a 108-megapixel primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation and f/1.85 aperture. In addition to this, there is a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 5-megapixel Macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. The camera setup is supported by 8K video recording and night video mode for low light images, MEMC video frame technology, real-time SDR to HDR, and video super-resolution support. On the front, there is a single punch-hole camera and the camera resolution is yet to be revealed.Apart from this, there is a 4,600mAh battery on the phone with a Mi Charge Turbo system and 55W fast charging support along with 10W reverse wireless charging. The phone also includes an in-display fingerprint sensor. For connectivity, there is 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and USB Type-C port.Xiaomi Mi 11 pricing and availability detailsAs for the pricing, Xiaomi has introduced Mi 11 in three distinct configurations. The base model which is 8GB RAM with 128GB storage is priced at CNY 3,999. The 8GB RAM with 256GB storage comes at CNY 4,299 and the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage option has been priced at CNY 4,699. All the variant prices translate to Rs 45,000, Rs 48,000 and Rs 53,000 respectively. The flagship phone will be offered in three colour options if Blue, White, and Black while the special leather edition will be available in orange and purple shades. The device will be up for pre-bookings starting today and to go on sale in early January 2021. Besides this, there will be two retail boxes one with charger and one without the charger however this change will not affect the pricing of the phone as this move is to achieve the environmental goals. Keeping this in mind the company has also reduced the thickness of the box.
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With year 2020 coming to a close, let’s take a look at plethora of options that tech lovers have got this year in the smartwatch category to keep in track with the technology. Check it out:
Hammer Pulse Smart Watch
Hammer has launched the latest Hammer Pulse Smart Watch in India. The company believes in style and makes sure to deliver the best with each design they work. The brand ensure you discover more fun by providing choices that beautifully compliments your active lifestyle. It works to combine comfort, durability, and performance in every product.
As far as availability and price are concerned, Hammer Pulse Smart Watch is available on the official website for Rs 2,799.
Fitbit Sense
Fitbit has launched Fitbit Sense health smartwatch that comes the world’s first electro-dermal activity (EDA) sensor to help manage stress, advanced heart rate tracking technology, new ECG app as well as an on-wrist skin temperature sensor.
The smartwatch will be available for Rs 34,999 in carbon and graphite stainless steel as well as lunar white and soft gold stainless steel.
Huami Amazfit Neo
Huami Amazfit Neo features a retro four-sided screen that comprises of four physical buttons. Amazfit Neo is a classic amalgamation of modern design and versatile functionality, giving a retro vibe to one’s wardrobe. It has a lightweight-and-slim designed smartwatch that is exceptionally durable with exquisite mesh texture making it a must-have for both fashion and fitness enthusiasts.
Apart from Retro styled smartwatch, Huami Amazfit Neo has the newest generation PPG bio-tracking optical sensor, that monitors your heart rate 24 hours a day, heart rate warning and heart rate interval values, providing ‘real-time heart-rate monitoring’ to help you stay healthy, even though it’s not a medical device. Sleep Quality Monitoring can measure your total sleep, light sleep, deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) to understand your sleep patterns. The Amazfit Neo tracks your sleeping patterns, even during naps of more than 20 minutes.
With a price tag of Rs 2,499, this retro-designed smartwatch will go on sale on 1st October on Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra and Brand’s online store https://in.amazfit.comGarmin’s Tactical Edition of its GPS-enabled Instinct smartwatch
In order to make outdoor activities more informative and data-rich, Garmin India’s Tactical edition of its GPS-enabled Instinct smartwatch supports users with premium features like Jumpmaster, Dual Position Format, Night Vision, and Stealth Mode along with other preloaded tactical activities.
Garmin Instinct Tactical comes with built-in navigation sensors, multiple global navigation satellite systems, GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo, to support in tracking more challenging environments than relying solely on GPS. It monitors heart rate, activity, and stress, providing preloaded activity profiles for training and allow users to stay connected with smart notifications.
It is available for Rs 31,990 on the official website.
Huami’s Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch
With a 20-day battery life, Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch is packed with 14 sports modes, tracking user performance in everything from indoor and outdoor running to cycling to skiing and more. The smartwatch features a 1.3-inch AMOLED screen with (360×360 pixels) capable of displaying 16.7 million colours with superb clarity. It features 20-hour GPS, GLONASS, a BioTracker PPG optical heart rate sensor, an advanced activity tracker and a sleep monitoring sensor, all providing detailed data to enable you to best reach your fitness goals.
It is available for Rs 8,999 on Amazon India.
Apple Watch SE
Apple Watch SE is equipped with the largest and most advanced Retina display. It features the same accelerometer, gyroscope, and always-on altimeter as Apple Watch Series 6. Moreover, it offers robust health and safety capabilities including fall detection, Emergency SOS, international emergency calling, and the Noise app along with the latest motion sensors and microphone.
Mind you! Apple Watch SE is available in three beautiful case finishes made of 100 percent recycled aluminium, and compatible with all Apple Watch bands including the new Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop.
Features a stunning Retina display, Apple Watch SE allows for large and easy-to-read app icons and fonts, while complications are precise and informative. A variety of new watch faces are optimized for the display, so customers can easily view notifications, text messages, workout metrics, and more. It also carries the latest speaker and microphone, which are optimized for better sound quality for phone calls, Siri, and Walkie-Talkie, along with Bluetooth 5.0.
It is available for Rs 29,900 on Amazon India.
Fossil Gen 5
This 44mm Julianna HR touchscreen smartwatch features a rose gold-tone stainless steel mesh bracelet, speaker functionality, increased storage capacity and three smart battery modes to extend battery life for multiple days. Smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google are compatible with iPhone and Android phones.
It is available for Rs 22,995 on Amazon India.
Oppo Watch
This smarwatch comes with a dual-curved flexible AMOLED screen, crisp image quality, and amazing colour options. A 3D curved back design keeps your watch looking good from different angles. The user can also fill the background with their favourite picture.
OPPO Watch uses two endurance modes–powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 3100 and Ambiq Micro’s Apollo3 Wireless SoC.
It is available for Rs 19,990 on Amazon India.
Mi Watch Revolve
The Mi Watch Revolve comes in two elegant variants which ensure you stand out from the crowd. The 46mm stainless steel frame & AMOLED display makes for a large, vivid reading even under bright daylight. It also comes with Smart Always-on-Display that allows your display to stay on all day long except when the watch is off your wrist. The Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is scratch-resistant to ensure you stay stylish even in tough conditions.
It is available for Rs 10,999 on Amazon India.
Amazfit GTS 2 mini
Equipped with an always-on 1.55-inch AMOLED Display that has high 301 ppi resolution and a smoothly curved borderless 2.5D glass display, the Amazfit GTS 2 mini comes thin 8.95mm body is made from light but tough aluminum alloy so your powerful fitness companion weighs in at just 19.5g. According to the company, one has to ensure that you stay healthy by making the most of all the amazing features packed into this compact and stylish smartwatch. The GTS 2 mini can track your heart rate, blood-oxygen saturation, sleep quality, stress levels and female cycles, and an array of other health and fitness metrics. The OxygenBeats enables Amazfit GTS 2 mini for Blood Oxygen Saturation measurement, powered by Huami self-developed oxygen data AI engine. Compared with the results of professional oxygen analyzers, the average error of OxygenBeats is only 1.67 percent, reflecting accuracy superior to that of most wearable wrist devices for blood oxygen detection.
It is available for Rs 6,999 on Amazon India.
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Just ahead of the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series has been leaked on the web several times. The most recent development related to Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ is that both the smartphone’s specifications have now surfaced in detail. Whereas the leaked camera samples of the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra reveals the camera capabilities of the upcoming devices. Here is everything that we know so far ahead of Samsung’s flagship series launch.The leaked specifications and the renders have told us a lot about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series already. Samsung Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ specifications have now been leaked in detail and the news is up-to-the-minute. According to a report by WinFuture, both the smartphone will run on One UI 3.1 skinned on top of Android 11.Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ will have dual-SIM (Nano) support and to be powered by Snapdragon 888 SoC in the US whereas in other markets it will come with Exynos 2100 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage option.Samsung Galaxy S21 is tipped to feature a 6.2-inch full-HD+ Infinity-O Display with Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen offering 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a pixel density of 421ppi. On the other hand, Galaxy S21+ is reportedly to come with a bigger screen having a 6.7-inch display and 394ppi of pixel density. However both the panels will come with 1,300 nits of peak brightness and enable 60Hz to 120Hz of refresh rate. There will be Gorilla Glass 7 protection on both displays.In optics, both the phones are said to include a triple rear camera setup having a 64-megapixel main sensor with a telephoto lens and f/2.0 aperture. Whereas the secondary camera includes a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture. Both the primary and tertiary sensor is suggested to be supported by optical image stabilisation and 3x hybrid optical zoom. The camera set up is likely to have 8K video recording support at 30fps and 4K video recording at up to 60fps.Whereas on the front S21 and S21+ are reported to sport a 10-megapixel selfie camera having 80-degree of field-of-view (FoV). The standard variant might pack a 4,000mAh battery whereas S21+ is expected to house a 4,800mAh battery. Both may also have 25W fast charging and Qi wireless charging support.Moreover, these phones are also expected to be IP68-certified for dust and water resistance. For the audio, they should carry stereo speakers also in addition to 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port for connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy S21 will be offered in four shades while the other one will come in three colour options. This information goes in line with the recently leaked renders of all the flagships. Samsung Galaxy S21 Image Courtesy: Voice/Evan BlassSamsung Galaxy S21+ Image Courtesy: Voice/Evan BlassBesides this, some camera samples of the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra have been leaked by SlashLeaks suggesting enhanced night photography.To recall tipster Ishan Agarwal leaked the pricing of the upcoming lineup of Galaxy S21 smartphones. According to the report the price of the Galaxy S21 is expected to start at EUR 849 that translates to Rs 76,000 for the 128GB storage option. The Galaxy S20+ is said to be available in a 128GB storage and its pricing is expected to come at EUR 1,049 that comes around Rs 94,500 while the 256Gb storage option is said to be priced at EUR 1,099 that translates to Rs 99,155. The premium one which is Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to be priced at EUR 1,399 for the 128GB storage that translates to Rs 1,26000.
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Welcome everyone to Gadget Bridge Awards 2020. This is the second time we are doing our yearly awards to know the best of the best in the tech and gadget circuits. All the nominations of Gadget Bridge Awards 2.0-20 can be found here. This was a very unusual year. While a couple of months were completely dead thanks to the much-needed lockdown, others (after the lockdown was over) had a flurry of gadgets to show.
We were overwhelmed in some months because of the sudden inflow of gadgets, but we powered through and took it up as a challenge. We thank you, the readers, viewers and listeners who have been standing strong with us, along with the industry. The new decade started with a bang and some cool smartphones were launched in early 2020. Then in mid-2020 we again saw some great gadgets coming to life, including televisions, laptops, smartwatches, cameras, and tablets. The year was business as usual.
You, our audience has helped us decide the People’s choice smartphone and gadget of the year 2020. Thousands came forward and voted on both on Twitter and on our voting forum to decide the winners here. We got a clear winner in one category, while the other one saw a gadget win by just a percentage point. So, let us get to it and see who the winners are in each of the 22 categories. These are Gadget Bridge Awards 2020: The best tech and gadget awards.
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Here are the winners of the Gadget Bridge Awards 2020:
Smartphone of the year 2020
The Contenders here are OnePlus 8T, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10.
This is by far one of the toughest categories when it comes to smartphones. We put in a lot of thought and retested some of the features. The winner won by the smallest of margins.
The Winner of the Smartphone of the year 2020 is: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Camera phone of the year 2020
The contenders here are Samsung Note 20 Ultra, Google Pixel 4A, Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and Vivo X50 Pro.
This is one of our favourite categories of the Gadget Bridge Awards 2020. We love to tinker around with cameras especially when it is on a smartphone. We saw some great nominations this year too.
The winner of the Camera phone of the year 2020 is: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Budget smartphone of the year 2020
The contenders here are Nokia 5.3, Redmi 9 Prime, Oppo A12, Poco M2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M21.
The most populated and most brutal classification when it comes to smartphones is the budget one. Maximum numbers of devices launch in this one year after year and the choice here is very very tough. But alas we found the one that stands on the top of the podium.
The winner of the Budget smartphone of the year 2020 is: Redmi 9 Prime.
Gaming smartphone of the year 2020
The contenders here are Asus ROG Phone 3, OnePlus 8 Pro, iQoo 3, iPhone 12 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10.
Gaming became a way of life during the lockdown and many picked it up as a good way to pass time. Smartphones were the first weapon of choice to level up. Last year the category was won by Asus ROG Phone 2 and this year its elder brother has stepped on to the top of the podium.
The winner of the Gaming smartphone of the year 2020 is: Asus ROG Phone 3.
Mid-range smartphone of the year 2020
The contenders here are Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Oppo F17, Vivo V20 Pro, OnePlus Nord and Moto G 5G.
A really tough decision for us, as the vote was 50-50 between two smartphones. The OnePlus and Vivo. But the later had a wee-bit more firepower in the mid-range category.
The winner of the Mid-range smartphone of the year 2020 is: Vivo V20 Pro.
Gadget Bridge Awards People’s choice smartphone of the year 2020
The contenders here are Apple iPhone 12 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, OnePlus Nord and Vivo V20 Pro.
This is where all of you decided. You voted and this smartphone won. There was a clear champion here.
The winner of the People’s choice smartphone of the year 2020 is: Apple iPhone 12 Pro.
Gadget Bridge Awards People’s choice gadget of the year 2020
The contenders here are Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, Amazon Echo Dot with clock, Samsung Frame TV and Apple iPad Pro 2020.
Really close completion here. You decided the winner, which won with the narrowest margins.
The winner of the People’s choice gadget of the year 2020 is: Apple iPad Pro 2020.
Gadget of the year 2020
The contenders here are Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar, Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and Apple Watch Series 6
We are all about gadgets and these gadgets made to the top of our lists of Gadget Bridge Awards. We would have loved to award multiple winners here, but only one can win. This particular gadget has become better over time and still is something out of a Sci-Fi movie.
The winner of the Gadget of the year 2020 is: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Hatke gadget of the year 2020 (Design)
The contenders here are Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, Apple iPhone 12, Sony PlayStation 5 and iPad Air 2020.
These gadgets are Hatke (different) when it comes to design. All of the above had something unusually cool about them (design-wise). But one stood out as we have never seen this design feature anywhere
The winner of Hatke gadget of the year 2020 (Design) is: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.
Hatke gadget of the year 2020 (Performance and Utility)
The contenders here are Amazon Echo Auto, Apple iPhone 12 Pro. Apple Watch Series 6, Samsung UV Steriliser and Sony WF-XB700.
These gadgets are Hatke (different) when it comes to its performance and utility. Another tough one for us, but in the end, we all had one unanimous winner.
The winner of Hatke gadget of the 2020 year (Performance and Utility) is: Apple iPhone 12 Pro.
Laptop of the year 2020
The contenders here are Asus Expert book, Honor Magic Book, Mi Notebook Horizon Edition, Dell XPS 13 and Acer Swift 3X.
A flurry of laptops were launched in the year 2020. The demand was very high this year, as many were working from home due to the pandemic. Some great runners in this category but one stood out of the pack.
The winner of the Laptop of the year 2020 is: Acer Swift 3X.
Gaming laptop of the year 2020
The contenders here are Acer Nitro 5, Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, Acer Predator Triton 300, Alienware M15 R3 and HP Omen 15 2020.
After gaming smartphones, a category that flourished during the year 2020 was of gaming laptops. As PC gaming grew, more companies introduced its portable gaming notebooks that can give tough competition to desktop gaming machines.
The winner of the Gaming laptop of the year 2020 is: Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.
Tablet of the year 2020
The contenders here are Samsung Tab S7, Apple iPad Pro 2020, Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite and Microsoft Surface Go 2
Tablets are the preferred choice if someone wants good performance and portability yet does not want to burn a hole in his/her pocket. These became great alternatives to laptops for students and office goes who wanted to attend online classes or a Zoom call in the year 2020.
The winner of the Tablet of the year 2020 is: Samsung Galaxy Tab S7.
TV of the year 2020
The contenders here are Hisense Android TV, Samsung Frame TV, Onida Fire TV Edition, Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition and Kodak 4K Android TV
The idiot box is not so idiot anymore. Televisions are seen as a family member now and with the odd times we live in, stuck at home, these smart machines kept us entertained. A lot of great contenders this time and by the smallest margin, we do have a final winner.
The winner of the TV of the year 2020 is: Samsung Frame TV.
Home improvement device of the year 2020
The contenders here are Amazon Echo Show 8, Mi Smart Speaker, Google Nest Audio, Aquox Disinfectant Generator and Godrej ViroShield 4.0.
These gadgets help to elevate or better your living quarters. We came across some neat and nifty gadgets in the year 2020.
The winner of the Home improvement device of the year 2020 is: Amazon Echo Show 8
Smartwatch of the year 2020
The contenders here are Oppo Watch, Apple Watch Series 6, Huawei Watch GT 2E, Xiaomi Watch Revolve and Honor Watch GS Pro
Like we said before, this year saw even better, faster and longer-lasting (when it comes to battery life) smartwatches in India. Every big and small tech company has at least 1 smartwatch in its arsenal now. This was a doozie for us, but we finally came to a conclusion.
The winner of the Smartwatch of the year 2020 is: Apple Watch Series 6.
Fitness wearable of the year 2020
The contenders here are Amazefit Bip U, Huawei Band 4, Fitbit Charge 4, Honor Watch ES and Mi Smartband 5
Another very crowded segment in India was of fitness wearables. The market was flooded with branded and non-branded wearables. The choice here for us was simple, pick the one which gives you the best bang for the buck and has extra features to offer.
The winner of Fitness wearable of the year 2020 is: Fitbit Charge 4.
Headphones of the year 2020
The contenders here are Jabra Elite 45H, Sony WH-1000XM4, Sennheiser HD450BT, Logitech G733 and Sennheiser PXC 550-II
After sight, sound is the most important feature for a wholesome entertainment experience. Headphones provide you with great sound at a personal level and there were many exceptional runners here. The choice was hard for us, but one pipped the others thanks to its superb ANC.
The winner of the Headphones of the year 2020 is: Sony WH-1000XM4.
Wireless earphones of the year 2020
The contenders here are Oppo Enco W11, Vivo TWS Neo, OnePlus Buds, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and Sony WF-XB700
Another segment that grew exponentially in 2020 is of wireless earphones. Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus and Xiaomi got new and fresh wireless earphones to the Indian market. All of them did a very good job, but one stood out of the pack.
The winner of the Wireless Earphones of the Year 2020 is: Sony WF-XB700.
Bluetooth speaker of the year 2020
The contenders here are Thomson BTS 05, Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2, Xiaomi Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker and LG Xboom Pro PL7.
This category was not on fire like it was in 2019. But we did see some good fresh new Bluetooth speakers coming to town.
The Winner of Bluetooth speakers of the year 2020 is: LG Xboom Pro PL7.
Streaming service of the year 2020
The contenders here are Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+ Hotstar and ALTBalaji
Everybody amped up the game in 2020 as people turned to streaming services when doing nothing at home. There was plenty of action, drama and comedy going on in each one of them. But in the end, it is all about great content and who delivers it the fastest.
The winner of Streaming service of the year 2020 is: Netflix
Camera of the year 2020
The contenders here are Fujifilm Instax Mini 1, Canon EOS 850D, Canon EOS R5 and Sony Alpha 7C
These devices capture your memories in the form of pictures or moving pictures. Some innovative new products came to life in 2020. We wish there could be two winners but there is space for only one on the top step.
The winner of the Camera of the year 2020 is: Canon EOS R5.
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Xiaomi Mi 11 series is all set to be unveiled today. The company’s next-generation Mi flagship will be launched in China. This is the first smartphone series to be powered by Qualcomm’s top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Yes, the American company’s latest chipset is going to debut with the launch of Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi-series phone. The Mi 11 has purportedly surfaced on Geekbench in the past and the rumour mill suggests it to include two devices, a standard model alongside Mi 11 Pro having similar form factor and a curved display. In addition to this, both the phones are also said to come with a glass back. The company has recently confirmed to not include a power adapter in the box following the footprints of Apple.Xiaomi Mi 11 series launch details and expected pricingXiaomi has set the launch of Mi 11 series today in China. The launch is going to be held virtually which will kickstart at 7:30 pm CST Asia (5 pm IST). The device is expected to go on sale early January 2021. Although the company has not confirmed but the series should also include Mi 11 Pro.As for the pricing, the new line up of smartphones will be pricier than the existing Mi 10 series. The Mi 11 is tipped to come in three variants of 8GB RAM with 128GB option priced at RMB 4,500 that translates to Rs 51,000 whereas the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage is tilled to come at RMB 4,800 that comes around 54,000. Whereas the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage variant is likely to come at RMB 5,200 that translates to Rs 58,500.Xiaomi Mi 11 series design and expected specificationsXiaomi Mi 11 series is tipped to feature a curved display design with thin bezels. The recently leaked images of a screen protector also suggest a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The phone is said to have a QHD+ display with up to 120Hz of refresh rate.The leaked images show a matte finish on the back of Mi 11. The company is said to have a leather finish on the rear of the smartphone. In addition to this, there will be a triple rear camera module along with an LED flash.On the other hand, some of the marketing images have been leaked that have revealed four colour options.Image Courtesy: Twitter/@hereYashRajSpeaking of the specification Mi11 is going to include the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. It is likely to include a 6.7-inch AMOLED HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Moreover, it will run on Android 11-based MIUI 12.5 out of the box.Xiaomi Mi 11 will feature a triple rear camera set up which is rumoured to pack a 108-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HM3 Bright main sensor paired with a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 5-megapixel lens. On the other hand, the Mi 11 Pro is suggested to include a 192-megapixel sensor with a 12-megapixel telephoto lens. The company in the past has confirmed the upcoming smartphone will be supported by computational photography for better results. Apart from this, both the smartphone will further include Snapdragon 888 chipset with LPDDR5 RAM support with Wi-Fi 6 support.
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Vivo V20 2021 has now been introduced in India as an upgrade to the Vivo V20 which arrived in India in October this year. Before coming to the country the smartphone has already made several leaks as well as rumours. Although it is also rumoured that the company might also refresh the recently launched Vivo V20 Pro. Apart from this Vivo V20 2021 has quietly gone on sale also in the Indian market. However, the smartphone comes with a similar-looking design but has been refreshed with a new chipset and will now be available in more colour options.Vivo V20 2021 price and sale detailsVivo V20 2021 has been introduced in India with a price tag of Rs 24,990 for the single 8GB RAM with 128GB storage option. This device is already up for sale via Amazon and would be offered in Midnight Jazz and Sunset Melody colour variants.To recall the original model is available through Flipkart and it comes in two distinct configurations of 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage variant priced at Rs 24,990 and Rs 27,990. This handset is available in Midnight Jazz, Moonlight Sonata, and Sunset Melody colour options.Vivo V20 2021 technical specificationsOther than the new chipset the specification of the Vivo V20 2021 remains the same as the original smartphone. This device is now fuelled by a better chipset, it now includes an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card. It still goes with a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It runs on Funtouch OS 11, based on Android 11.On the imaging front, there is a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 sensor with f/1.89 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. While on the front it comes with a 44-megapixel selfie sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The camera setup supports features such as Super Night Mode, Tripod Night Mode, Motion Autofocus, EyeFaceBody Autofocus, Object Autofocus, and Double Exposure.Vivo V20 2021 houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports a 33W FlashCharge fast charging solution. For connectivity, it has 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS and a USB Type-C port. In addition to this is an in-display fingerprint sensor on the smartphone for authentication.
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Recently the Chinese smartphone company Oppo upgraded its Reno series of smartphones with the launch of Oppo Reno 5 5G, Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G 5G and Oppo Reno 5 Pro+ 5G in China. Out of which Oppo Reno 5 Pro has been spotted on the Indian BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification website which clearly hints at imminent launch in India. The smartphone comes with quad cameras and a 90Hz refresh rate display. Moreover, it also includes a 65W fast charging and an octa-core processor.Oppo is now planning to bring Oppo Reno 5 Pro to the Indian market. According to tipster Mukul Sharma, the smartphone with model number CPH2201 was spotted on the BIS certification website. In a similar way, a device with the same model number has also surfaced on the IMDA certification website in Singapore where the moniker of the device clearly mentions Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G.To recall, Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G was launched in two different options of 8GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at CNY 3,399 that translates to Rs 38,200. While the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage model comes at CNY 3,799 that translates to Rs 42,700. The smartphone is available in three colour options of Aurora Blue, Moonlight Night, and Starry Night. Although there is no word from the company with regard to the launch and we are waiting for the official announcement to be made soon.Coming to the specifications, Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G comes with a 6.55-inch full-HD+ OLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and 90Hz of refresh rate. The screen has a 92.1 percent screen-to-body ratio, and 402ppi pixel density. The smartphone has an in-display fingerprint sensor for authentication. The handset runs Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1 on top. Under the hood, there is a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC paired with ARM G77 MC9 GPU for graphics and will be available with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage options.For taking photos and videos Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The device sports a 32-megapixel selfie sensor on the front display.It is backed by a 4,350mAh with 65W fast charging support. For connectivity, the device includes dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, Glonass, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. While the sensors onboard include a geomagnetic sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, gravity sensor and gyroscope.
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Amazon Quiz is getting more popular these days as more people have started participating in the quiz in the hope to win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. The e-commerce platform brings Amazon Quiz on its mobile platform every day. The quiz can be played every day from 8 AM which runs till 12 noon. Today you can stand a chance to win Rs 5,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
The Amazon Quiz has gone live on its platform. Every day it brings a new questionnaire to which the participants have to answer correctly. It consists of a total of five questions to which you have to answer correctly to enter the lucky draw. All the questions are based on general knowledge and current affairs. Amazon will announce the result of the quiz at the end of the month. Only app users are eligible to participate in the Quiz. To help our readers to clear the Amazon Quiz successfully, every day we update all the Amazon Quiz questions with their correct answers on our website to let you win Rs 5,000 Amazon Pay Balance. You can increase your chances of winning prizes by daily participating from 8 AM to 12 noon. We have already updated all the answers to today’s quiz below.
December 28 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Who topped the ‘Kotak Wealth Hurun – Leading Wealthy Women’ list in 2020?
The answer is- Roshni Nadar
Question 2: As of December 2020, The Monetary Policy Committee of RBI kept what at 4 percent?
The answer is- Repo rate
Question 3: Which of these cricketers made his debut in the 1st pink ball Test between India and Australia?
The answer is- Cameron Green
Question 4: This statue is located in which country, whose national airlines is named after a mythical bird? (See Image in App Quiz)
The answer is- Indonesia
Question 5: This the interior of a car made by which company?
The answer is- Tesla
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. December 28 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.
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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.
December 28 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: For working on which disease was Robert Koch awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine?
Answer: Tuberculosis
Question 2: K. Nageswara Rao Pantulu founded which healthcare brand in Mumbai in 1893?
Answer: Amrutanjan
Question 3: Which of these brands is packed and sold in hyperbolic paraboloid shape?
Answer: Pringles
Question 4: What was the original title of the recently released film Saand Ki Aankh?
Answer: Womaniya
Question 5: SoundJam MP was an early version of which media player?
Answer: iTunes
The Tech Giant, Google, recently launched Google Pixel 4a in India. However, the company has also introduced Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G in other markets but dropped the idea to launch both the devices in India. As India is still deprived of 5G technology and is expected to arrive by next year. Before arriving in the country many of us were expecting aggressive pricing because if you remember Pixel 3a was priced around Rs 39,000. And we were correct. The company is offering Google Pixel 4a at a decent price, which is at Rs 31,999 and will be available in a single configuration of 6GB RAM with 128GB of storage. So let’s do a full review of Google Pixel 4a to find out what we liked and what we didn’t like about the company’s most affordable device.Design and DisplayOn unboxing the Google Pixel 4a we found it to be a pretty compact phone, which has a 5.8 inches OLED screen and these days we rarely see small phones. We were delighted to use this phone because of its nifty form factor. The best thing about having a small smartphone is it can be easily carried in your pocket and looks more fashionable. Also, lightweight devices are easier to hold without tiring your arms. On the front, a camera cut out is given on the top left corner of the screen with slimmer bezels. On the back of the phone, a single camera module is given on the top left corner including an LED flash. While the physical fingerprint sensor is given below the camera module. Google logo and a matte finish rear panel sum up the back. On Google Pixel 4a, the company has used a unibody polycarbonate back cover, which is nice as this will keep it away from accidental scratches and fingerprints. The headphones jack is positioned at the top and on the right, a power and a volume rocker keys are given. On the left, a slot for a single Nano-SIM is there but does support eSIM. And at the bottom, you get speakers and a USB Type-C port. So overall the company’s decision to go with a compact and minimalistic design sets it apart from other devices in the market. The device does not offer face unlock however the fingerprint sensor works very well and one can use swipe gestures to pull down the notification shade. If you remember in the previous generation of Pixel 4a, it offered thick bezels on all sides and the existing device comes with a comparatively larger display than that of Pixel 3a. The latest model features a 5.8 inches OLED display. It offers a Full-HD+ resolution at 1,080×2,340 pixels with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The mobile has a pixel density at 443 PPI with HDR10 support and Gorilla Glass 3 has been used to protect it from accidental falls and scratches. We were quite impressed with the display’s performance. It may be small compared to other devices, but it is pretty much good for watching content. The screen of Google Pixel 4A offers vivid and accurate colours while the text appears to be sharp. The brightness of the display during outdoors is legible however the screen content is hard to read in indirect sunlight. So try finding a shade or try using your hands as a shield while using the phone in direct sunlight. The screen also offers good viewing angles and extreme viewing angles do not even affect the ability to read.It misses out on a higher refresh rate. The OLED screen of Google Pixel 4A refreshes at 60Hz so switching between applications will not be as buttery smooth if you have already experienced a phone having a 90Hz refresh rate display. Interesting the company actually offers a 90Hz refresh rate on the Pixel 5. The fingerprint scanner, which is placed on the back of the phone is quite responsive and it takes no time to unlock the device. Also, it can be easily located with a finger, without looking.The device does not feature a 3.5-mm audio jack, hence the users can connect wireless headphones or USB Type-C ones to the Google Pixel 4a as it supports aptX, aptX HD, LDAC. Another great thing about this mobile device is that it supports stereo speakers. Both the speakers on the device are loud and clear and we did not feel any kind of distortion at max volume. But we felt lows were missing while the highs were higher than the average. Nonetheless, we loved listening to music and watching videos on this budget Pixel but for better audio quality a set of headphones are recommended.Performance and Cameras In terms of performance, we felt Google Pixel 4a is quite responsive. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G does a very good job. The mid-range octa-core SoC has been paired up with a single 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of internal memory. The smartphone excellently handles all the tasks as well as applications. When it comes to web surfing it loads all the websites effortlessly and our web browsing experience was smooth and buttery. On the gaming front, the device can easily handle all the game titles and Snapdragon 730 is well suited for fast-paced gaming such as Call of Duty.The Pixel 4a runs Android 10 OS out of the box and now Android 11 is also available, which is the latest version of Android. The operating system on this phone is clean and looks fresh and you don’t get any third party app or bloatware on the device with security patches up to date. Over that, the company promises at least three years of software support on the device. That means Pixel 4a will last for a couple of extra years, at least till 2023. The smartphone also comes preinstalled with a personal safety app that will allow you to quickly connect to emergency contacts, emergency sharing, safety checks and more.Google Pixel devices are known for having the best smartphone cameras. And the company has made efforts to provide Pixel 4a with excellent camera performance. It has a 12.2-megapixel single rear camera set up on the phone having an f/1.7 aperture with optical image stabilisation (OIS) for stable images. The smartphone supports dual-pixel PDAF, however, it lacks an ultra-wide-angle rear camera, which you only get on the 5G variant. The results that the camera offers are natural in colours. The dynamic range is great as well as the images are sharp whether there is good lighting or under low light conditions. The images delivered here are very good looking. However, the phone takes a bit longer time to process the images but it delivers super clear and detailed images. Also, some flare or scattered light can be seen during outdoor situations when there is direct sunlight therefore sometimes producing undesirable artefacts within the image. The camera app offers a couple of features such as dual exposure controls, Portrait Mode, Top Shot, Night Sight with astrophotography functions, and fused video stabilization. The Astrophotography mode is a great feature and can be used if stars are still visible but not in our case all thanks to rising pollution. Whereas when you shoot an image in portrait mode from the rear lens the sensor only focuses on the human subject but our subject element was something else.Else it offers a natural depth and blur effect, and it is hard to get this close to a natural effect on an expensive flagship phone which is a plus point. The low light images taken in auto mode and night mode delivered similar results. The night mode enhances the shadows but otherwise, both modes offer similar results. Although again in standard mode the images captured are amazing while in portrait mode the edge detection issue remains the same.On the front, there is a single 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 lens housed inside a hole-punch display. Interestingly the front camera offers a good wide view however it lacks a wide-angle lens, just like the rear. One thing about the Pixel 4A, which we really appreciate is that you get the RAW option so you can choose between JPEG and RAW. For the front, it offers a video resolution of up to 1080p which we think is not a deal-breaker, but 4K would have been really great. When you shoot a selfie in portrait mode you get an option of setting up shadows, which is amazing and offers flexibility too. But the edge detection is not as good as we expected.One thing which we really liked about the phone is that you get exposure control during video recording. It offers video recording at 1080p in 30fps as well as 60fps and by default, it takes 4K videos at 30fps only from the rear cam.
The overall performance of the cameras on the phone is decent and there are a number of imperfections too. If you are looking for a camera-focused phone then Pixel is not for you because the Portrait mode is what we found to be disappointing while the standard camera performance is quite interesting and is the USP of this phone. It offers good details, sharpness, amazing colours keeping it natural so that you can enhance it while editing. Speaking of the battery, the Pixel 4a houses a 3,140mAh battery supported by an 18W fast charger. The battery capacity is smaller if we compare it with the fifth generation of Pixel smartphone. During testing, the battery ran for a whole day long if we watched a lot of videos and played videos and regularly browsed through our social media accounts. But on some days it lasted for more than a day or two which is very interesting on average usage. Additionally, if the battery capacity is smaller then it would not take much time to fully charge the phone.VerdictThe cameras on this phone gave us very mixed feelings. Although there is only a single sensor on the Pixel 4a and the standard camera mode on this device is just superb but when it comes to taking portrait images the camera either gets out of focus and it primarily focuses on human elements only and not the subject which we wanted it to focus. Also, the edge detection is not perfect even a smartphone half of its pricing gives excellent edge detection. We would only recommend this phone for its standard rear camera. Apart from that, gaming performance is also decent and might also give a tight competition to OnePlus Nord. ProsCompact and lightweightAndroid 11Good battery lifeConsNo IP ratingStorage is non-expandableAverage front camera performance
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With Apple kickstarting a new trend of shipping the handset without power adapter when it launched the iPhone 12 retail box, the latest to join the bandwagon is Xiaomi. According to a Weibo post shared by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, The China-headquartered smartphone giant has now announced that its soon-to-be-launched handset the Mi 11 would go on sale without a power adapter. Mind you! It is likely that the Mi 11 series will be rolled out on December 28 in China.
On the specifications front, Xiaomi had earlier announced that the Mi 11 would be equipped with a new display tech with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The company has also revealed the new series will run on the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC.
Rumour mills have revealed that the Mi 11 series would comprise of a 4,780mAh and 4,970mAh batteries. The Mi 11 as well as Mi 11 Pro will likely offer up to 55W fast-charging solution.
As far as processor information is concerned, the name mentioned in the Geekbench benchmark tests is ARM Qualcomm along with ARM implementer 65 architecture 8 variant 1 part 3396 revision 0 along with base frequency of 1.80 GHz and 5GB RAM. Furthermore, the report has highlighted that Xiaomi Mi 11 has scored 1105 points in the single-core test. On the other hand, the multi-core test score was 3512 points.
Meanwhile, the Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has rolled out two new products in the market known as a 20W USB Type-C charger along with Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition. The company claims that this charger is compatible with the recently-launched iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 and iPhone SE. It seems the Xiaomi has introduced this product after Apple revealed that the iPhone 12 series will go on sale without a USB adapter. As far as the cost is concerned, the price of Xiaomi 20W USB Type-C charger in China is CYN 39 (which translates to approx. Rs 400). However, the cost of Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition is CYN 99 that translates to Rs 1100.
On the specification front, Xiaomi revealed that 20W USB Type-C charger offers 100-240V wide voltage. Interestingly, this device can charge an iPhone 11 to 45 percent in mere 30 minutes. In addition to this, the USB Type-C port on the charger also makes it compatible with iPhone 12 series as it now lacks an in-box USB adapter. This charger weighs just 43.8gram and is convenient to carry because of its small size. Xiaomi further notified that this charger can fully charge the Samsung S10 in just 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours 53 minutes is the time to charge iPad Pro. However, Xiaomi 9 Pro smartphone can be charged completely in just 1 hour 3 minutes.
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The Michael Kors Access smartwatch comes in multiple variants with dial variations to choose from. The Price of the watch starts at Rs 25,995 and goes up to Rs 32,495. It can be purchased via Amazon, Shoppers Stop and other select retailers worldwide. Below we have mentioned the model number along with its pricing.
The Michael Kors Access smartwatch comes in multiple variants with dial variations to choose from. The Price of the watch starts at Rs 25,995 and goes up to Rs 32,495. It can be purchased via Amazon, Shoppers Stop and other select retailers worldwide. Below we have mentioned the model number along with its pricing.
Everything you should know about the new MIUI 12.5 update:
When MIUI 12 was released back in April this year the live wallpapers were quite popular which includes Super-Earth, Super Mars, and Super Saturn Live Wallpapers. But now the list of live wallpapers has been expanded as there are two new additions which includes Snow Mountain and Geometry. Both of which are now available for download.
The sound, notifications, ringtones and other tones were inspired by nature but with the arrival of MIUI 12.5, the new sounds are now inspired by the Jungles of Amazon and ice dessert in the Arctic. Whereas the MIUI+ will allow you to connect to Windows PC which includes Mi Notebook Pro 15 Enhanced Edition, Pro 15.6-inch 2020 model, Redmi G gaming notebook, RedmiBook 16, RedmiBook 14 II, and RedmiBook Air 13. At the moment the MIUI+ is available in beta to Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9, Redmi K30 Ultra, Redmi K20 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro. You can easily view your phone’s notifications on the computer and copy the text on your phone and directly paste it to your laptop or can also have access to the files on your smartphone using the laptop also letting you edit, show screenshots and more.
On the other hand, the default Notes app within the MIUI 12 gets a new icon with the release of MIUI 12.5. It also brings new features such as the ability to collapse the Indented lists, to create brain maps using the lists and to draw, doodle and more.
Speaking of privacy a few changes have been made in MIUI 12.5 a prompt with the text within the clipboard will appear as soon as an app makes an attempt to access the clipboard data. In addition to this, there is an option to automatically decline after a timeout, or always decline and the ability to grant permission. There is now an option to share imprecise location rather than Fine location which will help in retaining the user’s privacy.
Whereas the sandbox support comes with and ability to forbid photo albums and private information from being shared with third parties
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Everything you should know about the new MIUI 12.5 update:
When MIUI 12 was released back in April this year the live wallpapers were quite popular which includes Super-Earth, Super Mars, and Super Saturn Live Wallpapers. But now the list of live wallpapers has been expanded as there are two new additions which includes Snow Mountain and Geometry. Both of which are now available for download.
The sound, notifications, ringtones and other tones were inspired by nature but with the arrival of MIUI 12.5, the new sounds are now inspired by the Jungles of Amazon and ice dessert in the Arctic. Whereas the MIUI+ will allow you to connect to Windows PC which includes Mi Notebook Pro 15 Enhanced Edition, Pro 15.6-inch 2020 model, Redmi G gaming notebook, RedmiBook 16, RedmiBook 14 II, and RedmiBook Air 13. At the moment the MIUI+ is available in beta to Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 9 Pro 5G, Mi 9, Redmi K30 Ultra, Redmi K20 Pro, and Redmi K30 Pro. You can easily view your phone’s notifications on the computer and copy the text on your phone and directly paste it to your laptop or can also have access to the files on your smartphone using the laptop also letting you edit, show screenshots and more.
On the other hand, the default Notes app within the MIUI 12 gets a new icon with the release of MIUI 12.5. It also brings new features such as the ability to collapse the Indented lists, to create brain maps using the lists and to draw, doodle and more.
Speaking of privacy a few changes have been made in MIUI 12.5 a prompt with the text within the clipboard will appear as soon as an app makes an attempt to access the clipboard data. In addition to this, there is an option to automatically decline after a timeout, or always decline and the ability to grant permission. There is now an option to share imprecise location rather than Fine location which will help in retaining the user’s privacy.
Whereas the sandbox support comes with and ability to forbid photo albums and private information from being shared with third parties
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Coming to the display of Mi Watch Revolve, the smartwatch comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen, and because of its big size, it has more elements on it than most other smartwatches. The screen of the watch is protected by a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3. The colours on the display of the smartwatch are bright and the icons are sharp and clear. The display is definitely one among the positive points of the device and it also responses well to touch.
Flip the watch over and you will see the heart rate sensor of the Mi Watch Revolve on the back of its dial. The smartwatch is available in Midnight Black and Chrome Silver colour options and we got the former one for review. According to the company, the straps of the watch are 22mm wide and are made of a rubber-like material that was rather uncomfortable. This was biggest con in terms of the design, but then on the upside, you can change the straps of the smartwatch in case you encounter a problem. We particularly found it hard to sleep with the watch on because of its uncomfortable straps and because it was slightly big in size. It takes a bit of getting used to.
Coming to the performance of Mi Watch Revolve, it worked accurately in terms of counting our steps and the number of times we stood up. Although no smartwatch or fitness tracker can be completely accurate in terms of counting the steps or movement, Xiaomi’s offering does a fairly good job of it. We actually counted our steps every day and then compared our count to the one on the smartwatch, and we never saw too much of a difference between the two numbers, so that’s definitely a plus. However, we couldn’t do the same for distance, as during the time we were using the smartwatch, we were still avoiding the outdoors because of the ongoing pandemic. The device also recorded our BPM and stress level at all times. According to the company, the stress level is calculated on the Mi Revolve smartwatch by recording the heart rate variability and comparing it to the activity intensity data. Sleep tracking is available on the device and it gets segregated in various phases like Deep Sleep, Light Sleep and Awake.
The smartwatch can also record ‘Energy Levels’ and for this, it takes into account a number of other aspects like how much the user has slept, exercised, and how much their stress level has been. There were times when it correctly guessed that we were ‘Exhausted’ or had ‘Moderate’ levels of energy. Although such aspects of a smartwatch can never be taken too seriously, this was surprisingly correct most of the times.
We were notified timely of all the activity on our smartphone that we had opted on the app to be shown on the watch. There wasn’t a noticeable lag during our time with the smartwatch.
Now, let’s talk about the battery of the smartwatch. We would have to be a little vague here and say that the duration of the battery lasts according to how many tasks you make the smartwatch do. If you have only a few notifications synced to the watch and disable the always-on display you can easily get two weeks of battery from the device. Even with a lot of notifications and always-on display enabled, the difference between the duration that the battery lasted was not considerable. So we also consider that to be a big positive.
Coming to the display of Mi Watch Revolve, the smartwatch comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen, and because of its big size, it has more elements on it than most other smartwatches. The screen of the watch is protected by a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3. The colours on the display of the smartwatch are bright and the icons are sharp and clear. The display is definitely one among the positive points of the device and it also responses well to touch.
Flip the watch over and you will see the heart rate sensor of the Mi Watch Revolve on the back of its dial. The smartwatch is available in Midnight Black and Chrome Silver colour options and we got the former one for review. According to the company, the straps of the watch are 22mm wide and are made of a rubber-like material that was rather uncomfortable. This was biggest con in terms of the design, but then on the upside, you can change the straps of the smartwatch in case you encounter a problem. We particularly found it hard to sleep with the watch on because of its uncomfortable straps and because it was slightly big in size. It takes a bit of getting used to.
Coming to the performance of Mi Watch Revolve, it worked accurately in terms of counting our steps and the number of times we stood up. Although no smartwatch or fitness tracker can be completely accurate in terms of counting the steps or movement, Xiaomi’s offering does a fairly good job of it. We actually counted our steps every day and then compared our count to the one on the smartwatch, and we never saw too much of a difference between the two numbers, so that’s definitely a plus. However, we couldn’t do the same for distance, as during the time we were using the smartwatch, we were still avoiding the outdoors because of the ongoing pandemic. The device also recorded our BPM and stress level at all times. According to the company, the stress level is calculated on the Mi Revolve smartwatch by recording the heart rate variability and comparing it to the activity intensity data. Sleep tracking is available on the device and it gets segregated in various phases like Deep Sleep, Light Sleep and Awake.
The smartwatch can also record ‘Energy Levels’ and for this, it takes into account a number of other aspects like how much the user has slept, exercised, and how much their stress level has been. There were times when it correctly guessed that we were ‘Exhausted’ or had ‘Moderate’ levels of energy. Although such aspects of a smartwatch can never be taken too seriously, this was surprisingly correct most of the times.
We were notified timely of all the activity on our smartphone that we had opted on the app to be shown on the watch. There wasn’t a noticeable lag during our time with the smartwatch.
Now, let’s talk about the battery of the smartwatch. We would have to be a little vague here and say that the duration of the battery lasts according to how many tasks you make the smartwatch do. If you have only a few notifications synced to the watch and disable the always-on display you can easily get two weeks of battery from the device. Even with a lot of notifications and always-on display enabled, the difference between the duration that the battery lasted was not considerable. So we also consider that to be a big positive.
For optics, there is a triple-camera setup on the back of Mi 11 consisting of a 108-megapixel primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation and f/1.85 aperture. In addition to this, there is a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 5-megapixel Macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. The camera setup is supported by 8K video recording and night video mode for low light images, MEMC video frame technology, real-time SDR to HDR, and video super-resolution support. On the front, there is a single punch-hole camera and the camera resolution is yet to be revealed.
Apart from this, there is a 4,600mAh battery on the phone with a Mi Charge Turbo system and 55W fast charging support along with 10W reverse wireless charging. The phone also includes an in-display fingerprint sensor. For connectivity, there is 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and USB Type-C port.
Xiaomi Mi 11 pricing and availability details
As for the pricing, Xiaomi has introduced Mi 11 in three distinct configurations. The base model which is 8GB RAM with 128GB storage is priced at CNY 3,999. The 8GB RAM with 256GB storage comes at CNY 4,299 and the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage option has been priced at CNY 4,699. All the variant prices translate to Rs 45,000, Rs 48,000 and Rs 53,000 respectively. The flagship phone will be offered in three colour options if Blue, White, and Black while the special leather edition will be available in orange and purple shades. The device will be up for pre-bookings starting today and to go on sale in early January 2021.
Besides this, there will be two retail boxes one with charger and one without the charger however this change will not affect the pricing of the phone as this move is to achieve the environmental goals. Keeping this in mind the company has also reduced the thickness of the box.
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For optics, there is a triple-camera setup on the back of Mi 11 consisting of a 108-megapixel primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation and f/1.85 aperture. In addition to this, there is a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 5-megapixel Macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. The camera setup is supported by 8K video recording and night video mode for low light images, MEMC video frame technology, real-time SDR to HDR, and video super-resolution support. On the front, there is a single punch-hole camera and the camera resolution is yet to be revealed.
Apart from this, there is a 4,600mAh battery on the phone with a Mi Charge Turbo system and 55W fast charging support along with 10W reverse wireless charging. The phone also includes an in-display fingerprint sensor. For connectivity, there is 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and USB Type-C port.
Xiaomi Mi 11 pricing and availability details
As for the pricing, Xiaomi has introduced Mi 11 in three distinct configurations. The base model which is 8GB RAM with 128GB storage is priced at CNY 3,999. The 8GB RAM with 256GB storage comes at CNY 4,299 and the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage option has been priced at CNY 4,699. All the variant prices translate to Rs 45,000, Rs 48,000 and Rs 53,000 respectively. The flagship phone will be offered in three colour options if Blue, White, and Black while the special leather edition will be available in orange and purple shades. The device will be up for pre-bookings starting today and to go on sale in early January 2021.
Besides this, there will be two retail boxes one with charger and one without the charger however this change will not affect the pricing of the phone as this move is to achieve the environmental goals. Keeping this in mind the company has also reduced the thickness of the box.
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Hammer has launched the latest Hammer Pulse Smart Watch in India. The company believes in style and makes sure to deliver the best with each design they work. The brand ensure you discover more fun by providing choices that beautifully compliments your active lifestyle. It works to combine comfort, durability, and performance in every product.
As far as availability and price are concerned, Hammer Pulse Smart Watch is available on the official website for Rs 2,799.
Fitbit Sense
Hammer has launched the latest Hammer Pulse Smart Watch in India. The company believes in style and makes sure to deliver the best with each design they work. The brand ensure you discover more fun by providing choices that beautifully compliments your active lifestyle. It works to combine comfort, durability, and performance in every product.
As far as availability and price are concerned, Hammer Pulse Smart Watch is available on the official website for Rs 2,799.
Fitbit Sense
Fitbit has launched Fitbit Sense health smartwatch that comes the world’s first electro-dermal activity (EDA) sensor to help manage stress, advanced heart rate tracking technology, new ECG app as well as an on-wrist skin temperature sensor.
The smartwatch will be available for Rs 34,999 in carbon and graphite stainless steel as well as lunar white and soft gold stainless steel.
Huami Amazfit Neo
Huami Amazfit Neo features a retro four-sided screen that comprises of four physical buttons. Amazfit Neo is a classic amalgamation of modern design and versatile functionality, giving a retro vibe to one’s wardrobe. It has a lightweight-and-slim designed smartwatch that is exceptionally durable with exquisite mesh texture making it a must-have for both fashion and fitness enthusiasts.
Apart from Retro styled smartwatch, Huami Amazfit Neo has the newest generation PPG bio-tracking optical sensor, that monitors your heart rate 24 hours a day, heart rate warning and heart rate interval values, providing ‘real-time heart-rate monitoring’ to help you stay healthy, even though it’s not a medical device. Sleep Quality Monitoring can measure your total sleep, light sleep, deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) to understand your sleep patterns. The Amazfit Neo tracks your sleeping patterns, even during naps of more than 20 minutes.
With a price tag of Rs 2,499, this retro-designed smartwatch will go on sale on 1st October on Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra and Brand’s online store https://in.amazfit.com
Garmin’s Tactical Edition of its GPS-enabled Instinct smartwatch
In order to make outdoor activities more informative and data-rich, Garmin India’s Tactical edition of its GPS-enabled Instinct smartwatch supports users with premium features like Jumpmaster, Dual Position Format, Night Vision, and Stealth Mode along with other preloaded tactical activities.
Garmin Instinct Tactical comes with built-in navigation sensors, multiple global navigation satellite systems, GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo, to support in tracking more challenging environments than relying solely on GPS. It monitors heart rate, activity, and stress, providing preloaded activity profiles for training and allow users to stay connected with smart notifications.
It is available for Rs 31,990 on the official website.
Huami’s Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch
With a 20-day battery life, Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch is packed with 14 sports modes, tracking user performance in everything from indoor and outdoor running to cycling to skiing and more. The smartwatch features a 1.3-inch AMOLED screen with (360×360 pixels) capable of displaying 16.7 million colours with superb clarity. It features 20-hour GPS, GLONASS, a BioTracker PPG optical heart rate sensor, an advanced activity tracker and a sleep monitoring sensor, all providing detailed data to enable you to best reach your fitness goals.
It is available for Rs 8,999 on Amazon India.
Apple Watch SE
Apple Watch SE is equipped with the largest and most advanced Retina display. It features the same accelerometer, gyroscope, and always-on altimeter as Apple Watch Series 6. Moreover, it offers robust health and safety capabilities including fall detection, Emergency SOS, international emergency calling, and the Noise app along with the latest motion sensors and microphone.
Mind you! Apple Watch SE is available in three beautiful case finishes made of 100 percent recycled aluminium, and compatible with all Apple Watch bands including the new Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop.
Features a stunning Retina display, Apple Watch SE allows for large and easy-to-read app icons and fonts, while complications are precise and informative. A variety of new watch faces are optimized for the display, so customers can easily view notifications, text messages, workout metrics, and more. It also carries the latest speaker and microphone, which are optimized for better sound quality for phone calls, Siri, and Walkie-Talkie, along with Bluetooth 5.0.
It is available for Rs 29,900 on Amazon India.
Fossil Gen 5
This 44mm Julianna HR touchscreen smartwatch features a rose gold-tone stainless steel mesh bracelet, speaker functionality, increased storage capacity and three smart battery modes to extend battery life for multiple days. Smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google are compatible with iPhone and Android phones.
It is available for Rs 22,995 on Amazon India.
Oppo Watch
This smarwatch comes with a dual-curved flexible AMOLED screen, crisp image quality, and amazing colour options. A 3D curved back design keeps your watch looking good from different angles. The user can also fill the background with their favourite picture.
OPPO Watch uses two endurance modes–powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 3100 and Ambiq Micro’s Apollo3 Wireless SoC.
It is available for Rs 19,990 on Amazon India.
Mi Watch Revolve
The Mi Watch Revolve comes in two elegant variants which ensure you stand out from the crowd. The 46mm stainless steel frame & AMOLED display makes for a large, vivid reading even under bright daylight. It also comes with Smart Always-on-Display that allows your display to stay on all day long except when the watch is off your wrist. The Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is scratch-resistant to ensure you stay stylish even in tough conditions.
It is available for Rs 10,999 on Amazon India.
Amazfit GTS 2 mini
Equipped with an always-on 1.55-inch AMOLED Display that has high 301 ppi resolution and a smoothly curved borderless 2.5D glass display, the Amazfit GTS 2 mini comes thin 8.95mm body is made from light but tough aluminum alloy so your powerful fitness companion weighs in at just 19.5g. According to the company, one has to ensure that you stay healthy by making the most of all the amazing features packed into this compact and stylish smartwatch. The GTS 2 mini can track your heart rate, blood-oxygen saturation, sleep quality, stress levels and female cycles, and an array of other health and fitness metrics. The OxygenBeats enables Amazfit GTS 2 mini for Blood Oxygen Saturation measurement, powered by Huami self-developed oxygen data AI engine. Compared with the results of professional oxygen analyzers, the average error of OxygenBeats is only 1.67 percent, reflecting accuracy superior to that of most wearable wrist devices for blood oxygen detection.
It is available for Rs 6,999 on Amazon India.
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Vivo V20 2021 technical specifications
Other than the new chipset the specification of the Vivo V20 2021 remains the same as the original smartphone. This device is now fuelled by a better chipset, it now includes an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card. It still goes with a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It runs on Funtouch OS 11, based on Android 11.
On the imaging front, there is a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 sensor with f/1.89 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. While on the front it comes with a 44-megapixel selfie sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The camera setup supports features such as Super Night Mode, Tripod Night Mode, Motion Autofocus, EyeFaceBody Autofocus, Object Autofocus, and Double Exposure.
Vivo V20 2021 houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports a 33W FlashCharge fast charging solution. For connectivity, it has 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS and a USB Type-C port. In addition to this is an in-display fingerprint sensor on the smartphone for authentication.
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Vivo V20 2021 technical specifications
Other than the new chipset the specification of the Vivo V20 2021 remains the same as the original smartphone. This device is now fuelled by a better chipset, it now includes an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card. It still goes with a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It runs on Funtouch OS 11, based on Android 11.
On the imaging front, there is a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 sensor with f/1.89 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. While on the front it comes with a 44-megapixel selfie sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. The camera setup supports features such as Super Night Mode, Tripod Night Mode, Motion Autofocus, EyeFaceBody Autofocus, Object Autofocus, and Double Exposure.
Vivo V20 2021 houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports a 33W FlashCharge fast charging solution. For connectivity, it has 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS and a USB Type-C port. In addition to this is an in-display fingerprint sensor on the smartphone for authentication.
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On the front, a camera cut out is given on the top left corner of the screen with slimmer bezels. On the back of the phone, a single camera module is given on the top left corner including an LED flash. While the physical fingerprint sensor is given below the camera module. Google logo and a matte finish rear panel sum up the back. On Google Pixel 4a, the company has used a unibody polycarbonate back cover, which is nice as this will keep it away from accidental scratches and fingerprints.
The headphones jack is positioned at the top and on the right, a power and a volume rocker keys are given. On the left, a slot for a single Nano-SIM is there but does support eSIM. And at the bottom, you get speakers and a USB Type-C port. So overall the company’s decision to go with a compact and minimalistic design sets it apart from other devices in the market.
The device does not offer face unlock however the fingerprint sensor works very well and one can use swipe gestures to pull down the notification shade. If you remember in the previous generation of Pixel 4a, it offered thick bezels on all sides and the existing device comes with a comparatively larger display than that of Pixel 3a.
The latest model features a 5.8 inches OLED display. It offers a Full-HD+ resolution at 1,080×2,340 pixels with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The mobile has a pixel density at 443 PPI with HDR10 support and Gorilla Glass 3 has been used to protect it from accidental falls and scratches. We were quite impressed with the display’s performance. It may be small compared to other devices, but it is pretty much good for watching content.
The screen of Google Pixel 4A offers vivid and accurate colours while the text appears to be sharp. The brightness of the display during outdoors is legible however the screen content is hard to read in indirect sunlight. So try finding a shade or try using your hands as a shield while using the phone in direct sunlight. The screen also offers good viewing angles and extreme viewing angles do not even affect the ability to read.
It misses out on a higher refresh rate. The OLED screen of Google Pixel 4A refreshes at 60Hz so switching between applications will not be as buttery smooth if you have already experienced a phone having a 90Hz refresh rate display. Interesting the company actually offers a 90Hz refresh rate on the Pixel 5. The fingerprint scanner, which is placed on the back of the phone is quite responsive and it takes no time to unlock the device. Also, it can be easily located with a finger, without looking.
The device does not feature a 3.5-mm audio jack, hence the users can connect wireless headphones or USB Type-C ones to the Google Pixel 4a as it supports aptX, aptX HD, LDAC. Another great thing about this mobile device is that it supports stereo speakers. Both the speakers on the device are loud and clear and we did not feel any kind of distortion at max volume. But we felt lows were missing while the highs were higher than the average. Nonetheless, we loved listening to music and watching videos on this budget Pixel but for better audio quality a set of headphones are recommended.
Performance and Cameras
In terms of performance, we felt Google Pixel 4a is quite responsive. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G does a very good job. The mid-range octa-core SoC has been paired up with a single 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of internal memory. The smartphone excellently handles all the tasks as well as applications. When it comes to web surfing it loads all the websites effortlessly and our web browsing experience was smooth and buttery.
On the gaming front, the device can easily handle all the game titles and Snapdragon 730 is well suited for fast-paced gaming such as Call of Duty.
The Pixel 4a runs Android 10 OS out of the box and now Android 11 is also available, which is the latest version of Android. The operating system on this phone is clean and looks fresh and you don’t get any third party app or bloatware on the device with security patches up to date. Over that, the company promises at least three years of software support on the device. That means Pixel 4a will last for a couple of extra years, at least till 2023. The smartphone also comes preinstalled with a personal safety app that will allow you to quickly connect to emergency contacts, emergency sharing, safety checks and more.
Google Pixel devices are known for having the best smartphone cameras. And the company has made efforts to provide Pixel 4a with excellent camera performance. It has a 12.2-megapixel single rear camera set up on the phone having an f/1.7 aperture with optical image stabilisation (OIS) for stable images. The smartphone supports dual-pixel PDAF, however, it lacks an ultra-wide-angle rear camera, which you only get on the 5G variant.
The results that the camera offers are natural in colours. The dynamic range is great as well as the images are sharp whether there is good lighting or under low light conditions. The images delivered here are very good looking. However, the phone takes a bit longer time to process the images but it delivers super clear and detailed images. Also, some flare or scattered light can be seen during outdoor situations when there is direct sunlight therefore sometimes producing undesirable artefacts within the image.
The camera app offers a couple of features such as dual exposure controls, Portrait Mode, Top Shot, Night Sight with astrophotography functions, and fused video stabilization. The Astrophotography mode is a great feature and can be used if stars are still visible but not in our case all thanks to rising pollution. Whereas when you shoot an image in portrait mode from the rear lens the sensor only focuses on the human subject but our subject element was something else.
Else it offers a natural depth and blur effect, and it is hard to get this close to a natural effect on an expensive flagship phone which is a plus point. The low light images taken in auto mode and night mode delivered similar results. The night mode enhances the shadows but otherwise, both modes offer similar results. Although again in standard mode the images captured are amazing while in portrait mode the edge detection issue remains the same.
On the front, there is a single 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 lens housed inside a hole-punch display. Interestingly the front camera offers a good wide view however it lacks a wide-angle lens, just like the rear. One thing about the Pixel 4A, which we really appreciate is that you get the RAW option so you can choose between JPEG and RAW. For the front, it offers a video resolution of up to 1080p which we think is not a deal-breaker, but 4K would have been really great. When you shoot a selfie in portrait mode you get an option of setting up shadows, which is amazing and offers flexibility too. But the edge detection is not as good as we expected.
One thing which we really liked about the phone is that you get exposure control during video recording. It offers video recording at 1080p in 30fps as well as 60fps and by default, it takes 4K videos at 30fps only from the rear cam.
The overall performance of the cameras on the phone is decent and there are a number of imperfections too. If you are looking for a camera-focused phone then Pixel is not for you because the Portrait mode is what we found to be disappointing while the standard camera performance is quite interesting and is the USP of this phone. It offers good details, sharpness, amazing colours keeping it natural so that you can enhance it while editing.
Speaking of the battery, the Pixel 4a houses a 3,140mAh battery supported by an 18W fast charger. The battery capacity is smaller if we compare it with the fifth generation of Pixel smartphone. During testing, the battery ran for a whole day long if we watched a lot of videos and played videos and regularly browsed through our social media accounts. But on some days it lasted for more than a day or two which is very interesting on average usage. Additionally, if the battery capacity is smaller then it would not take much time to fully charge the phone.
Verdict
The cameras on this phone gave us very mixed feelings. Although there is only a single sensor on the Pixel 4a and the standard camera mode on this device is just superb but when it comes to taking portrait images the camera either gets out of focus and it primarily focuses on human elements only and not the subject which we wanted it to focus.
Also, the edge detection is not perfect even a smartphone half of its pricing gives excellent edge detection. We would only recommend this phone for its standard rear camera. Apart from that, gaming performance is also decent and might also give a tight competition to OnePlus Nord.
Pros
Compact and lightweight
Android 11
Good battery life
Cons
No IP rating
Storage is non-expandable
Average front camera performance
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On the front, a camera cut out is given on the top left corner of the screen with slimmer bezels. On the back of the phone, a single camera module is given on the top left corner including an LED flash. While the physical fingerprint sensor is given below the camera module. Google logo and a matte finish rear panel sum up the back. On Google Pixel 4a, the company has used a unibody polycarbonate back cover, which is nice as this will keep it away from accidental scratches and fingerprints.
The headphones jack is positioned at the top and on the right, a power and a volume rocker keys are given. On the left, a slot for a single Nano-SIM is there but does support eSIM. And at the bottom, you get speakers and a USB Type-C port. So overall the company’s decision to go with a compact and minimalistic design sets it apart from other devices in the market.
The device does not offer face unlock however the fingerprint sensor works very well and one can use swipe gestures to pull down the notification shade. If you remember in the previous generation of Pixel 4a, it offered thick bezels on all sides and the existing device comes with a comparatively larger display than that of Pixel 3a.
The latest model features a 5.8 inches OLED display. It offers a Full-HD+ resolution at 1,080×2,340 pixels with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The mobile has a pixel density at 443 PPI with HDR10 support and Gorilla Glass 3 has been used to protect it from accidental falls and scratches. We were quite impressed with the display’s performance. It may be small compared to other devices, but it is pretty much good for watching content.
The screen of Google Pixel 4A offers vivid and accurate colours while the text appears to be sharp. The brightness of the display during outdoors is legible however the screen content is hard to read in indirect sunlight. So try finding a shade or try using your hands as a shield while using the phone in direct sunlight. The screen also offers good viewing angles and extreme viewing angles do not even affect the ability to read.
It misses out on a higher refresh rate. The OLED screen of Google Pixel 4A refreshes at 60Hz so switching between applications will not be as buttery smooth if you have already experienced a phone having a 90Hz refresh rate display. Interesting the company actually offers a 90Hz refresh rate on the Pixel 5. The fingerprint scanner, which is placed on the back of the phone is quite responsive and it takes no time to unlock the device. Also, it can be easily located with a finger, without looking.
The device does not feature a 3.5-mm audio jack, hence the users can connect wireless headphones or USB Type-C ones to the Google Pixel 4a as it supports aptX, aptX HD, LDAC. Another great thing about this mobile device is that it supports stereo speakers. Both the speakers on the device are loud and clear and we did not feel any kind of distortion at max volume. But we felt lows were missing while the highs were higher than the average. Nonetheless, we loved listening to music and watching videos on this budget Pixel but for better audio quality a set of headphones are recommended.
Performance and Cameras
In terms of performance, we felt Google Pixel 4a is quite responsive. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G does a very good job. The mid-range octa-core SoC has been paired up with a single 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of internal memory. The smartphone excellently handles all the tasks as well as applications. When it comes to web surfing it loads all the websites effortlessly and our web browsing experience was smooth and buttery.
On the gaming front, the device can easily handle all the game titles and Snapdragon 730 is well suited for fast-paced gaming such as Call of Duty.
The Pixel 4a runs Android 10 OS out of the box and now Android 11 is also available, which is the latest version of Android. The operating system on this phone is clean and looks fresh and you don’t get any third party app or bloatware on the device with security patches up to date. Over that, the company promises at least three years of software support on the device. That means Pixel 4a will last for a couple of extra years, at least till 2023. The smartphone also comes preinstalled with a personal safety app that will allow you to quickly connect to emergency contacts, emergency sharing, safety checks and more.
Google Pixel devices are known for having the best smartphone cameras. And the company has made efforts to provide Pixel 4a with excellent camera performance. It has a 12.2-megapixel single rear camera set up on the phone having an f/1.7 aperture with optical image stabilisation (OIS) for stable images. The smartphone supports dual-pixel PDAF, however, it lacks an ultra-wide-angle rear camera, which you only get on the 5G variant.
The results that the camera offers are natural in colours. The dynamic range is great as well as the images are sharp whether there is good lighting or under low light conditions. The images delivered here are very good looking. However, the phone takes a bit longer time to process the images but it delivers super clear and detailed images. Also, some flare or scattered light can be seen during outdoor situations when there is direct sunlight therefore sometimes producing undesirable artefacts within the image.
The camera app offers a couple of features such as dual exposure controls, Portrait Mode, Top Shot, Night Sight with astrophotography functions, and fused video stabilization. The Astrophotography mode is a great feature and can be used if stars are still visible but not in our case all thanks to rising pollution. Whereas when you shoot an image in portrait mode from the rear lens the sensor only focuses on the human subject but our subject element was something else.
Else it offers a natural depth and blur effect, and it is hard to get this close to a natural effect on an expensive flagship phone which is a plus point. The low light images taken in auto mode and night mode delivered similar results. The night mode enhances the shadows but otherwise, both modes offer similar results. Although again in standard mode the images captured are amazing while in portrait mode the edge detection issue remains the same.
On the front, there is a single 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 lens housed inside a hole-punch display. Interestingly the front camera offers a good wide view however it lacks a wide-angle lens, just like the rear. One thing about the Pixel 4A, which we really appreciate is that you get the RAW option so you can choose between JPEG and RAW. For the front, it offers a video resolution of up to 1080p which we think is not a deal-breaker, but 4K would have been really great. When you shoot a selfie in portrait mode you get an option of setting up shadows, which is amazing and offers flexibility too. But the edge detection is not as good as we expected.
One thing which we really liked about the phone is that you get exposure control during video recording. It offers video recording at 1080p in 30fps as well as 60fps and by default, it takes 4K videos at 30fps only from the rear cam.
The overall performance of the cameras on the phone is decent and there are a number of imperfections too. If you are looking for a camera-focused phone then Pixel is not for you because the Portrait mode is what we found to be disappointing while the standard camera performance is quite interesting and is the USP of this phone. It offers good details, sharpness, amazing colours keeping it natural so that you can enhance it while editing.
Speaking of the battery, the Pixel 4a houses a 3,140mAh battery supported by an 18W fast charger. The battery capacity is smaller if we compare it with the fifth generation of Pixel smartphone. During testing, the battery ran for a whole day long if we watched a lot of videos and played videos and regularly browsed through our social media accounts. But on some days it lasted for more than a day or two which is very interesting on average usage. Additionally, if the battery capacity is smaller then it would not take much time to fully charge the phone.
Verdict
The cameras on this phone gave us very mixed feelings. Although there is only a single sensor on the Pixel 4a and the standard camera mode on this device is just superb but when it comes to taking portrait images the camera either gets out of focus and it primarily focuses on human elements only and not the subject which we wanted it to focus.
Also, the edge detection is not perfect even a smartphone half of its pricing gives excellent edge detection. We would only recommend this phone for its standard rear camera. Apart from that, gaming performance is also decent and might also give a tight competition to OnePlus Nord.
Pros
Compact and lightweight
Android 11
Good battery life
Cons
No IP rating
Storage is non-expandable
Average front camera performance
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