Samsung plans to expand its price range of foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold 3 expected to come with an S Pen compartment
Samsung is now planning to make its foldable phones more accessible by offering them in a wider price range. According to a report, the company thinks to provide its premium foldable devices at an affordable price. The company has shared its plans at the conference for this quarter and will continues to strengthen its portfolio in the area in 2021 as foldable smartphones account for little in total smartphone sales in 2021. Also, the next Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will have an S Pen compartment similar to Galaxy Note 20 series.
For the fourth quarter of 2020, the company is expecting sales and profitability to both drops compared to the third quarter due to intensified competition among competitions from year’s end sales. The company posted 1.56 trillion won in operating profits, which soared by 1 trillion won compared to a year ago which is said to be the best quarterly performance since Q2 of 2016. The South Korean tech giant said pent up demand following the COVID-19 pandemic spurred growth, the report said.
On the other hand, the alleged Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is expected to come with an S Pen. As per a report, the South Korean giant has also filed a patent that defines the details of the company’s plan to make the upcoming device more compatible with the S Pen.
In addition to this, the sketches also show Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 with a sperate slot for the S Pen inside the left folding panel that fits in from the top to the bottom right. Which looks similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 20.
The Addition of the S Pen will be an added value while ensuring more accuracy and productivity. The report says, “In April this year, Samsung Electronics filed for a patent with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office). The patent was published today, October 29, 2020. The 56-page documentation describes in detail how Samsung wants to make future foldable smartphones compatible with a stylus pen.”
The patent images describe an added compartment to the bottom right side of the folding phone to store the S Pen. In addition to this, Jermaine Smit earlier this year also displayed a series of concept renders of a Galaxy Fold smartphone with S Pen, these 3D renders also go in line with the latest patent. While the S Pen will share similar dimensions to Note 20.
While another report suggests ‘Electromagnetic resonance’ (EMR) technology for the foldable phone however it is an expensive solution that would considerably thicken the Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) layer, from 30 micrometers to 60 micrometers. This would improve the S Pen’s touch sensitivity.
The company will take a while before the Samsung Z Fold 3 is officially launched. It might consider it to launch in August 2021. Till then you can take the information with a grain of sale as possible the company might have also changed its mind in the meantime.
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LG K92 5G ready phone launched at an affordable price
The South Korean electronic brand has introduced a new smartphone in the market. The company has launched an affordable 5G smartphone LG K92 5G. The key highlights of the device include a 64-megapixel quad rear camera setup, 4,000mAh battery and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 690. The device features a hole-punch display with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
LG K92 5G price and availability details
LG K92 5G has been introduced with a price tag of $359 that translates to Rs 26,600 for the single 6GB RAM with a 128GB storage variant. The device will be available in Titan Gray reflective accents. It will go on sale from November 6 via AT&T and Cricket Wireless while US Cellular will begin selling starting November 19.
LG K92 5G specifications and features
Speaking of the specifications, LG K92 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC and will run on the Android 10 operating system. The device will be offered in a single 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 2TB using a microSD card. The new 5G phone features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ hole-punch display to house a selfie sensor.
In terms of imaging, LG K92 5G comes with a square-shaped quad-camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.78 aperture and an 81-degree field of view. In addition to this, there is a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 115-degree field of view, a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture as well as a 2-megapixel macro with f/2.4 aperture. On the front the mobile phone sports a 16-megapixel sensor with a 77-degree field of view and f/2.0 aperture for taking selfies and video calling.
In terms of connectivity, the smartphone includes Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C port for charging. The LG K92 5G comes with a 4,000mAh battery. The fingerprint scanner is given on the right side of the phone. In addition to this the 5G ready phone is MIL-STD-810G compliant
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October 31 Amazon Quiz: Participate and win Rs 20,000 Amazon Pay Balance
October 31 Amazon Quiz has gone live on its mobile platform. In the Quiz the participants have to answer 5 questions that are based on general knowledge and current affairs. After they have cleared the daily quiz their name will be shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The company announced the results of the lucky draw at the end of the month and today Quiz winner’s name will be announced at the end of the month. The Amazon Quiz is hosted by the app users only, it is not available for desktop users. So, before you participate to make sure you have downloaded the Amazon App. The lucky users might win something by answering all the questions correctly. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon quiz to win Rs 20,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
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Vivo to discontinue Funtouch OS, to be replaced with Origin OS: Report
Soon Vivo’s custom skin Funtouch OS is going to be replaced by Origin OS. At the moment all its latest devices run FunTouch OS 11 that offers new features and customisations. The new development has been revealed by a report which suggests the new Origin OS is most likely to be announced at the Vivo Developer Conference 2020. The new version of Vivo’s custom skin will be offering a new design as well as new features.
According to a report by SeekDevice which cites information from Digital Chat Station Origin OS will be taking place of Vivo’s current Funtouch OS. As per the tipster, the company has also officially confirmed this change via its official WeChat account. The all-new OS, named Origin OS. The company has stated that this will be revealed at the 2020 Vivo developer conference that is going to take place on November 19 in Shenzhen. The Origin OS stands for “Original OS.” This conference will be focusing on the company’s new custom OS, apps, IoT, games and others.
The report further suggests the upcoming OS will bring the best Android UI customizations. Also, it is now confirmed that Vivo will release any new hardware but the company is expected to launch the Vivo X60 series with the debut of Origin OS later next month in November or in December.
It should be noted that this is not the first time the company will rebrand its custom skin. Last year also the company dropped its plan of replacing FunTouch OS with Jovi OS after multiple consultations with its other team members. And the users have to continue using FunTouch OS rather than JoviOS. And in place, the company launched the new version of FunTouch OS 11 this year. However, these are just speculation and can be taken with a pinch of salt.
But this time the company seems to be serious about adopting the new custom skin that will bring visible improvements over the current Funtouch OS.
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The report further suggests the upcoming OS will bring the best Android UI customizations. Also, it is now confirmed that Vivo will release any new hardware but the company is expected to launch the Vivo X60 series with the debut of Origin OS later next month in November or in December.
It should be noted that this is not the first time the company will rebrand its custom skin. Last year also the company dropped its plan of replacing FunTouch OS with Jovi OS after multiple consultations with its other team members. And the users have to continue using FunTouch OS rather than JoviOS. And in place, the company launched the new version of FunTouch OS 11 this year. However, these are just speculation and can be taken with a pinch of salt.
But this time the company seems to be serious about adopting the new custom skin that will bring visible improvements over the current Funtouch OS.
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OnePlus is set to bring another new addition to the recently launched T series. This time the company has introduced only a single model OnePlus 8T whereas every time the company usually also launched the Pro variant but that is to come later on. But then again, the company OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition is teased to launch on November 2. The limited-edition phone was being teased by the company since the launch of 8T. The upcoming smartphone will have yellow and grey tones that match with the company’s most anticipated upcoming game Cyberpunk 2077.
OnePlus took to the Chinese micro-blogging website Weibo to announce that OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition is scheduled to launch on November 2 in China. The launch event will kick off at 11.30 am IST. As per the released poster yellow accents on a grey back panel is seen which goes in line with the company’s upcoming game Cyberpunk 2077.
Until now not much information has been revealed by the company about the smartphone. But the device is confirmed to be available for pre-order from November 4 in China. The Indian availability of the smartphone is still unclear but leaks suggest that the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition will be available in a configuration of 12GB RAM and 256GB storage priced at CNY 3,999 that translates to Rs 43,600.
The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition will only see changes in the form factor while the specifications are expected to remain the same as the standard model. The device will go with the 6.55-inch flat fluid AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution, 91.1 percent screen-to-body ratio and 120hz refresh rate with HDR10+ support. The phone will run Android 11-based OxygenOS 11. The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. For optics, there will be a quad rear camera set up onboard with a 48-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a secondary 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with a 123-degree field of view, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. While on the front it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
The phone will pack a 4,500mAh battery and supports Warp Charge 65. For connectivity it might include 5G, 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, Glonass, and a USB Type-C port.
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Until now not much information has been revealed by the company about the smartphone. But the device is confirmed to be available for pre-order from November 4 in China. The Indian availability of the smartphone is still unclear but leaks suggest that the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition will be available in a configuration of 12GB RAM and 256GB storage priced at CNY 3,999 that translates to Rs 43,600.
The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition will only see changes in the form factor while the specifications are expected to remain the same as the standard model. The device will go with the 6.55-inch flat fluid AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution, 91.1 percent screen-to-body ratio and 120hz refresh rate with HDR10+ support. The phone will run Android 11-based OxygenOS 11. The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. For optics, there will be a quad rear camera set up onboard with a 48-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a secondary 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with a 123-degree field of view, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. While on the front it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
The phone will pack a 4,500mAh battery and supports Warp Charge 65. For connectivity it might include 5G, 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, Glonass, and a USB Type-C port.
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Samsung has announced the launch of SmartThings Find that uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and ultra-wideband (UWB) technologies to help one quickly and easily find select Galaxy smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and earbuds. This new software update for the SmartThings app will be available across the world for Galaxy smartphones and tablets running Android 8 or later. Using the latest in BLE and UWB technology, SmartThings Find will make your life less stressful when it comes to searching for misplaced Galaxy devices.
According to Jaeyeon Jung, Vice President and Head of SmartThings Team, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics: “With the added advantage of using AR in conjunction with maps and sounds to guide you back to your devices, SmartThings Find is a simple and visual solution that will help you easily locate your favorite devices. This is just one example of the new meaningful mobile experiences that UWB technology will bring to people across the world.”
After completing a quick registration process, SmartThings Find service will help you keep more of your Galaxy devices safe through the easy-to-use SmartThings app. Moreover, this can easily help you locate the missing device even if it’s offline. That’s because SmartThings users can now opt in to securely use their Galaxy smartphone or tablet to help others locate their lost devices.
Samsung revealed that SmartThings Find produces a BLE signal that can be received by other devices once a device has been offline for 30 minutes. The company further added,“If you report your device as lost via SmartThings Find, any nearby Galaxy smartphone or tablet that has opted into helping find misplaced devices can alert the Samsung server about its location, which will in turn notify you. All SmartThings Find user data is encrypted and securely protected, ensuring that the device’s location is not revealed to anyone except its owner.”
The South Korea-based tech giant stated that locating your missing device is a breeze with integrated map directions and the ability to “ring” a lost device to find it more quickly. So when you misplace a device, you can simply open SmartThings Find on your smartphone or tablet and select the device you want to locate. Then, your smartphone will reveal you the exact location of your device on a map. And as you reach close to your device, you can select to either have your device “ring” or locate it using the AR-based Search Nearby function.
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Samsung leaves behind Xiaomi to gain top spot in Indian Smartphone Market
Owing to strong sales on online platforms, a research by Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service has revealed that India’s smartphone shipments grew 9 percent YoY to reach over 53 million units in Q3 2020. Samsung overtook Xiaomi to gain the top spot after two years with 32 percent YoY growth during the quarter under review. This strong performance in the pre-COVID levels in Q3 2020 was the result of Samsung’s aggressive push in online channels, with highest ever online contribution within its portfolio.
On the other hand, Xiaomi dropped to second spot for the first time since Q3 2018 with 4 percent YoY decline during the quarter under review. However, Xiaomi will come back strongly in the coming quarter with ramped-up manufacturing, aggressive product strategy and growing offline presence.
The third position was bagged by Vivo with a 4 percent growth YoY in Q3. Mind you! The growth was driven by strong demand for its Y-series models in offline channels. Besides this, Vivo also forayed into the premium market by launching the X50 series along with a gimbal camera in Q3 2020.
In the premium segment (>INR 30,000 ~$400) category, Apple left behind OnePlus owing to strong demand for its iPhone SE 2020 and the iPhone 11. It is likely that the iPhone 12 will further enhance its position in the coming quarter.
As far as affordable premium segment (INR 30,000-INR 45,000 ~ $400-$600) is concerned, OnePlus remained the top brand owing to the sales of OnePlus 8. This handset re-entered the upper mid-tier (Rs 20,000 – Rs 30,000 ~ $270-$400) with its Nord series and the OnePlus Nord became the best-selling model within the segment in the initial quarter of launch.
The smartphone players are now putting more emphasis on online channels due to the COVID-19 situation. Furthermore, offline-centric brands like vivo, OPPO and Itel are increasing their online presence due as more and more consumer are adopting online shopping. The smartphone brands are also trying to leverage new opportunities in offline channels in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. For eg: Xiaomi launched ‘Mi store on Wheels’. In addition to this, the brands are focusing on affordability by announcing cashbacks, promotions and offers on devices.
The Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service also notified in its research that Indian brands like Micromax and Lava are expected to leverage the government’s ‘Atma-Nirbhar Bharat’ initiative and plan their comeback. Additionally, a Basic Customs Duty (BCD) of 10 percent was introduced on display modules and touch panels. This will be effective from next quarter. It is believed that this move by the Indian government will impact the cost of production since displays are majorly imported. However, it is expected that it will boost the overall handset manufacturing ecosystem and local sourcing contribution in the long run.
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PUBG Mobile services and access for users in India ends today
Followed by a banning order in India from today PUBG Mobile will shut down all its services and access for Indian users from October 30 that is today. To recall the popular Chinese mobile game was banned in India by the Indian government over cybersecurity concerns on September 2. Both PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite along with 116 other Chinese apps we banned from the Play Store in the county. Prior to this, the short video streaming app was also axed by the Government in July for similar reasons.
All of the banned apps were then removed from the Google Play Store and Apple Apps Store in India. But those who have already had them installed on their devices are still able to access the services. Now PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite services will not be accessible anymore in the country as the Tencent Games will soon terminate all the services in the country. Tencent took to Facebook to announce the termination of all service and access for users in India to PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik and PUBG MOBILE Lite from October 30. The Facebook post reads, “Dear Fans, To comply with the interim order of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology dated September 2, 2020, Tencent Games will terminate all service and access for users in India to PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik and PUBG MOBILE Lite (together, “PUBG Mobile”) on October 30, 2020.”
Furthermore, the company while returning its publishing rights PUBG said, “The rights to publish PUBG MOBILE in India will be returned to the owner of the PUBG intellectual property. Protecting user data has always been a top priority and we have always complied with applicable data protection laws and regulations in India. All users’ gameplay information is processed in a transparent manner as disclosed in our privacy policy. We deeply regret this outcome, and sincerely thank you for your support and love for PUBG MOBILE in India.” However, the latest announcement did not mention that ot will preserve any player data and if yes then where
This development came after PUBG Corporation recently withdrew its partnership with Tencent Games. However, this decision has left its fans disappointed as most of them were expecting that sooner or later the ban might be lifted from PUBG Mobile. So, in effect from October 30, those users in India who were still able to play the game will not be able to access its services.
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LAUNCHED: Boat Storm smartwatch with 24/7 heart-rate monitor and SPO2 features now available in India at Rs 1,999
The popular audio brand Boat has entered into the wearable segment with the launch of its first-ever smartwatch in India. The company has introduced the Boat Storm smartwatch as the most affordable fitness device will be accessible via Flipkart as well as the company’s official website in the country. The device features 9 sports modes including health and other fitness monitoring features. It has more than 100 downloadable watch faces with 24/7 heart rate and blood-oxygen monitoring features on it.
Boat Storm Smartwatch price and availability details in India
The Boat Storm has been introduced at an introductory price of Rs 1,999. The device is now available via Flipkart and the official Boat website. Flipkart’s listing mentions Rs 5,990 as the original price of the fitness band so the introductory price could go up very soon or after the festive sale ends. The boat smartwatch will be available in two colour options black and blue.
Boat Storm Smartwatch specifications and features
Boat Storm smartwatch is the company’s first-ever smartwatch to make its debut in the Indian market. The new fitness smartwatch comes with a 1.3-inch full capacitive touch and curved display. It has a customisable dial with 100 downloadable watch faces.
The watch has nine active sports modes that include running, walking, cycling, hiking, climbing, fitness, treadmill, yoga, and dynamic cycling. Out of the 9 features, eight can be used all at once. Moreover, it has a 24/7 heart-rate monitor as well as an SPO2 (real-time blood oxygen level) monitoring system. It has a meditative breathing mode that will be helpful when lower heart rate in order to decrease stress level.
In addition to this, there is an inbuilt menstruation cycle tracker that will help women to keep track of their menstrual and ovulation cycles.
The Boat Storm smartwatch is 5ATM water-resistant, up to 50m underwater. Also, there is a changeable silicone strap that is skin and sweat friendly. One can also use it to customise controls using the Boat ProGear app on it to control music, volume, tracks, and calls. The watch comes with a Find My Phone feature with Smart Notifications. The fitness watch comes with up to 0 days of battery life and 30 days of standby time
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Boat Storm Smartwatch specifications and features
Boat Storm smartwatch is the company’s first-ever smartwatch to make its debut in the Indian market. The new fitness smartwatch comes with a 1.3-inch full capacitive touch and curved display. It has a customisable dial with 100 downloadable watch faces.
The watch has nine active sports modes that include running, walking, cycling, hiking, climbing, fitness, treadmill, yoga, and dynamic cycling. Out of the 9 features, eight can be used all at once. Moreover, it has a 24/7 heart-rate monitor as well as an SPO2 (real-time blood oxygen level) monitoring system. It has a meditative breathing mode that will be helpful when lower heart rate in order to decrease stress level.
In addition to this, there is an inbuilt menstruation cycle tracker that will help women to keep track of their menstrual and ovulation cycles.
The Boat Storm smartwatch is 5ATM water-resistant, up to 50m underwater. Also, there is a changeable silicone strap that is skin and sweat friendly. One can also use it to customise controls using the Boat ProGear app on it to control music, volume, tracks, and calls. The watch comes with a Find My Phone feature with Smart Notifications. The fitness watch comes with up to 0 days of battery life and 30 days of standby time
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Amazon Quiz has gone live now. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Amazon gives the opportunity to millions of its customers to play and win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. Today e-commerce gives you a chance to win a Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
Every day the e-commerce platform brings a new set of questionnaires to which the participants have to answer correctly. The quiz contains only five questions that are based on current affairs and general knowledge. Answering all the questions correctly will get your name selected for a lucky draw. Only one person will be selected as the winner and the results are announced at the end of every month. The lucky ones might win something by answering all the questions correctly, and the wrong answers will get you eliminated from the quiz. So to make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all 5 questions. To win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz.
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Question 1: Succeeding Jawed Ashraf, Vishal Sharma has been appointed as the Permanent Representative of India in which UN agency? The answer is- UNESCO Question 2: Lewis Hamilton, Winner of the Eifel Grand Prix, represents which car manufacturer? The answer is- Mercedes Question 3: Following the President’s resignation, the PM Sadyr Zhaparov also becomes the acting president of which country? The answer is- Kyrgyzstan Question 4: Where in Italy is this UNESCO world heritage site located? The answer is- Pisa Question 5: Name this drink that shares its name with a borough in New York City. The answer is- Manhattan Follow the steps to know how to participate in the Amazon Quiz:- Download the Amazon app from Google Play Store.
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Google and NASA celebrate 20th anniversary of human life on International Space Station
Google has joined hands with the US space agency NASA to announce celebration of this week’s 20th anniversary of humans living and working on the International Space Station (ISS). This project includes NASA collections, stories, and some new games to help anybody learn more and engage in this important milestone in space exploration.
Permanent human occupancy of the station started on November 2, 2000, when Expedition 1 commander William Shepherd of NASA and Russian cosmonauts Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev entered the orbiting laboratory after docking their Soyuz TM-31 spacecraft to the complex. The trio launched October 31, 2000, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Mind you! November 2 will mark 20 years that humans have lived and worked continuously on the space station to test technologies, conduct scientific research, and develop skills needed to explore farther from Earth. It was the time when the new chapter in human space exploration was written as the first crew of permanent astronauts, cosmonauts, and researchers arrived at their new home on the ISS.
According to Simon Delacroix, Program Manager, Google Arts & Culture: “Today, we’re able to look back on all that’s happened, from cutting-edge research to benefit humanity, to building essential foundations for international cooperation on our shared home: Earth.”
Now on Google Arts & Culture, viewers will be able to take a tour of a newly-uploaded 3D model of the ISS in Augmented Reality. It would also make it possible to bring the station back down to Earth and undertake fascinating examinations of each module of the station in incredible detail. Besides this, there is a new multiplayer Puzzle Party experiment to play with friends and family.
Dr Gary Kitmacher, Mission Manager for ISS Communications and Education, helped curate the NASA experiences and provided subject matter expertise to this project. Kitmacher said, “I have dedicated 36 years of my life following and reporting on this incredible human adventure and the amazing achievements of the ISS. Partnering with Google Arts & Culture on this ISS 20th Project enables NASA to bring these stories to a new audience.”
Through this global endeavor of space research, almost 241 people from 19 countries have visited the unique microgravity laboratory that has hosted more than 3,000 research and educational investigations from people in 108 countries and areas, revealed NASA.
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Flipkart’s Big Diwali Sale 2020: Top 5 deals on Smartphones this festive season
After successfully hosting the Big Billion Days Sale, Flipkart’s Big Diwali sale 2020 has kick-started today to add more excitement to the festive season shopping drive. Mind you! The sale period would end on November 4, 2020. During this time, one could avail great offers mobile phones, headphones, laptops, Televisions, and other electronic appliances. It’s also a great chance to grab a decent gift for a loved one this Diwali season.
Apart from purchasing mobiles, TVs, laptops and other products at a discounted rate, consumers can also avail special cashback offers. If you are an Axis Bank credit/debit card hold, you can avail 10 percent instant discount on the cards or EMI transactions. And if you have Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card, you can secure a 10 percent Instant Discount along with 5 percent cashback. However, Flipkart notified that the discount is fixed at Rs 1,500 for Axis Bank’s credit card users. On the other hand, the debit card users can avail a maximum discount of Rs 1,000 with this offer.
Let’s check out some Best Deals on Smartphones that come with GST invoice. Moreover, these deals offer no-cost EMI, great offers on exchange and complete mobile protection. While Realme C11 (2GB RAM/32GB ROM) variant falls in undisputed budget champion category. It comes with a discounted price tag of Rs 6,499 as against Rs 8,999.
It also features an octa-core processor and 2GB of RAM. The smartphone offers a powerful and seamless performance, whether you’re playing games or multitasking between applications. The 5000mAh battery offers a long runtime so you can watch movies, play games, listen to music, and do more in a day before you need to recharge it. The 16.5 cm (6.5) Mini-drop Fullscreen display makes it a delight to watch videos and more on this smartphone.
The most affordable 6GB RAM smartphone is POCO M2 that comes with a price tag of Rs 10,499. The Poco M2 brings together all these aspects with its 16.58 cm (6.53) FHD+ 1080p Full Screen Display, MediaTek Helio G80 Octa-core processor, a quad-camera setup, and an 8MP selfie camera. What’s more, this phone is also highly durable, thanks to P2i protection and Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
And under Rs 8,000 category, Realme C3 is the best option. Available at a price point of Rs 7,999, this smartphone has a 16.5-centimetre (6.5) HD+ mini-drop fullscreen, along with a screen-to-body ratio of about 89.8 percent, to deliver sharp and immersive visuals for a more entertaining viewing experience. Its octa-core Helio G70 AI processor and HyperEngine technology make gaming as well as multitasking effortless to offer you a seamless smartphone performance.
If you are looking for a smartphone with 6,000mAh battery, Samsung Galaxy F41 is another good option that can be taken home for just Rs 15,499 as against Rs 19,999. With a 64MP main camera, this smartphone carries a 16.21 cm (6.4) Full HD+ sAMOLED Infinity-U display for a truly immersive viewing experience.
Also you could avail a never-before- offer on iPhone. Apple iPhone XR comes at a discounted price of Rs 39,999 as against the original price of Rs 52,500 on Flipkart.
So checkout some other interesting deals on Flipkart to make this Diwali extra special.
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Vivo V20 Moonlight Sonata colour variant launched in India
The Chinese smartphone company has now launched Vivo V20 in a new colour variant in India. The company recently announced the smartphone in the country in Midnight Jazz and Sunset Melody colour options. The device comes with a 44-megapixel selfie camera with an Eye Auto Focus feature. In addition, there is a triple rear camera setup, 4,000mAh battery and an AMOLED display with HDR10 support.
Vivo V20 Moonlight Sonata colour variant price and availability
Vivo V20 Moonlight Sonata is the latest addition by the company to the existing Midnight Jazz and Sunset Melody colour options. The new colour options will be available at Rs 24,990 for the 8B RAM with 128GB option while the 256GB storage model price has been set at Rs 27,990. The new colour option will be available via Vivo Shop and Flipkart.
The buyers can purchase the phone by just paying Rs 101 while the rest of the EMIs can be paid through Bajaj Finserv from the retailer stores. While BFL RBL super cardholders will get 20 percent instant cashback on Bajaj Finserv down payment scheme. In addition to this, the company will also be offering one-time screen replacement applicable within 6 months on the purchase of Vivo V20 smartphone. There will be a 10 percent cashback if the device is purchased through Bank of Baroda, Federal Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Zest Money.
In addition to Vi customers on the recharge of Rs 819 recharge will be eligible for 12 months of extended warranty. Moreover, the company is also offering Rs 1,500 exchange bonus along with up to 80 percent assured buyback on Vivo Upgrade application.
Vivo V20 Moonlight Sonata colour variant specifications
Vivo V20 features 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 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card.
Vivo V20 has 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. The camera setup supports features such as Super Night Mode, Tripod Night Mode, Motion Autofocus, EyeFaceBody Autofocus, Object Autofocus, and Double Exposure. While on the front it comes with a 44-megapixel selfie sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
The device 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.
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The buyers can purchase the phone by just paying Rs 101 while the rest of the EMIs can be paid through Bajaj Finserv from the retailer stores. While BFL RBL super cardholders will get 20 percent instant cashback on Bajaj Finserv down payment scheme. In addition to this, the company will also be offering one-time screen replacement applicable within 6 months on the purchase of Vivo V20 smartphone. There will be a 10 percent cashback if the device is purchased through Bank of Baroda, Federal Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Zest Money.
In addition to Vi customers on the recharge of Rs 819 recharge will be eligible for 12 months of extended warranty. Moreover, the company is also offering Rs 1,500 exchange bonus along with up to 80 percent assured buyback on Vivo Upgrade application.
Vivo V20 Moonlight Sonata colour variant specifications
Vivo V20 features 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 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card.
Vivo V20 has 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. The camera setup supports features such as Super Night Mode, Tripod Night Mode, Motion Autofocus, EyeFaceBody Autofocus, Object Autofocus, and Double Exposure. While on the front it comes with a 44-megapixel selfie sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
The device 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.
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Recently, Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma announced a comeback in the Indian smartphone market with its new “in” series of smartphones in the country. Since this announcement, the rumours around the device have picked up the speed. The upcoming smartphone series by the Indian smartphone brand is set to launch on November 3 in the country. Other than the launch date the company also teased the presence of MediaTek Helio G35 and Helio G85 SoCs on the upcoming models and now the Micromax In-series smartphone has been revealed by the latest teaser on social media just ahead of its official launch.
Micromax In-series smartphone design has been teased via a new short teaser that has been shared by the company on its official Twitter account. The new video shows a bluish gradient finish on the back of the phone with an X pattern on the rear. While the in branding is done just about the bottom of the phone.
Recently the company also confirmed that the Micromax In series will come with MediaTek Helio G35 and Helio G85 SoCs. So, the company is aimed to take the budget phone available in the market such as Realme Narzo 20 and Redmi Note 9 that comes with the Helio G85 chipset while Realme C11, Redmi 9 and Poco C3 are powered by Helio G35.
As per a report, the new budget phones by Micromax are expected to come with a 6.5-inch HD+ display and will be powered by new MediaTek chipsets coupled with 3GB of RAM and up to 32GB of onboard storage. The In series is suggested to feature a dual rear camera setup along with a 5,000mAh battery. On the other hand, the one with Helio G85 SoC is likely to sport a triple rear camera set up.
While another report says that Micromax with the launch of its new smartphones under Rs 7,00 and Rs 25,000 price bracket with a nearly stock Android experience.
To recall the new ‘In’ series of smartphones is scheduled to launch in India on November 3. The company will be hosting a virtual launch event that will be live-streamed from 12 noon onwards. According to the Co-founder and CEO of Micromax Rahul Sharma, these smartphones have been manufactured in India and will be free of bloatware and ads.
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Microsoft prepping up to introduces major changes in Windows 10 UI
In what is being regarding a major design overhaul to the Windows 10 user interface (UI), a news report has revealed that Microsoft is planning to introduce changes to top-level user interfaces such as the Start menu, File Explorer as well as Action Center by bringing changes like latest designs, offer enhanced animation and other interesting features.
As per a report by Windows Central, This UI project has been dubbed under codename of “Sun Valley”. It is likely to ship as part of the Windows 10 “Cobalt” during the holiday season next year (2021). This project aims to offer internal documentation describes the project as ‘reinvigorating’ and ‘modernizing’ the Windows desktop experience to keep up with customer expectation in a world driven by other modern and lightweight platforms.
Microsoft has also introduced Windows 10 October 2020 Update for its customers as a free update. Some of the new features include the fan favorite shortcut Alt + Tab which now lets you access your Microsoft Edge tabs, a streamlined design for the Start menu and more.
According to the tech giant, With this update you also get these new, exclusive to Windows 10 features for Microsoft Edge:
- Alt + Tab = The quick way to access your apps and web tabs. With this handy keyboard shortcut not only can you easily access the apps you have open on your desktop, but now you can also access your open tabs in Microsoft Edge.
- All the tabs you were looking for. If you’re someone who likes the convenience of pinning your favorite websites to the taskbar, you’re going to love this new feature. Now when you hover over the website icon, you’ll see all the open tabs of that site.
- Alt + Tab = The quick way to access your apps and web tabs. With this handy keyboard shortcut not only can you easily access the apps you have open on your desktop, but now you can also access your open tabs in Microsoft Edge.
- All the tabs you were looking for. If you’re someone who likes the convenience of pinning your favorite websites to the taskbar, you’re going to love this new feature. Now when you hover over the website icon, you’ll see all the open tabs of that site.
Samsung regained top spot in the Indian smartphone market: Counterpoint research report
The South Korean smartphone brand Samsung now led the Indian smartphone market according to the Counterpoint research report. In the Q3 of 2020, the market recorded 53 million units in the September quarter while Samsung recaptured the top spot and was closely followed by the Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi.
According to a report by Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service report Samsung has recovered in India while touching the highest market share in India since 2018 by adopting an aggressive online channel strategy to benefit from opportunities arising due to anti-China sentiments in the country. The company also took the top spot in the global smartphone market in August, accounting for 22% of the market share.
In April this year, Samsung lost its top posting to Huawei due to sharp declines in its major markets of India and Europe. The smartphone market declined 51% YoY in Q2 2020 as April was a washout.
The anti-China controversy also helped the company to recover from the nationwide lockdown. As per the report Huawei has achieved its highest global share of 21% in April, Huawei’s market share is expected to fall further in the future due to US trade sanctions.
The Indian smartphone market has shown a growth of 9 percent year-on-year to reach over 53 million units in the July-September 2020 quarter which is said to be the highest-ever shipment in a quarter for the Indian smartphone market. After two years Samsung became the top smartphone brand in India with 32% YoY growth.
Commenting on the market dynamics, Senior Research Analyst Prachir Singh said, “The Indian smartphone market is on a recovery path as the lockdown restrictions have been relaxed. The market has shown consistent growth for the last few months. It saw strong demand during the Independence Day period in August as major online platforms hosted massive sales. September has always been a high sell-in month as brands prepare for the upcoming festive season and push stock in the channels. Almost all the brands recorded growth compared to the last year. In terms of price bands, the mid-tier (INR 10,000 – INR 20,000) segment registered the highest growth and reached its highest ever share in a quarter. Due to the pandemic, Indian consumers have ended up saving on leisure activities. These savings are now being funneled into smartphone purchases. Additionally, smartphones have become an integral part of consumers’ lifestyles in this changing environment.”
This is possible due to the higher demand in the smartphone segment and stronger sales of feature phones. While the feature phone market registered a 5% YoY growth in Q3 2020 with Itel being the number one brand followed by Samsung and Lava. As per the report, the focus on online channels has been increasing due to the COVID-19 situation while brands such as Vivo, OPPO and Itel are increasing their online presence due to the changing consumer behaviour.
While Xiaomi has fallen to the second position with a 4% YoY decline. The reason behind the decline is first the manufacturing constraints due to the COVID-19 that eventually affected its supply chain. While Vivo reserved the third position at the same time showing 4 percent YoY growth in Q3 2020 driven by strong demand for its Y-series models in offline channels. Followed by Realme with 4 percent YoY with 15 percent market share Oppo with 10 percent and other brands with 12 percent.
While on the other hand, Apple leads the premium smartphone segment over the Rs 30,000 market surpassing OnePlus even before its flagship launch, driven by strong demand for its iPhone SE 2020 and the iPhone 11. Whereas OnePlus persisted as the top brand in the affordable premium segment in the Rs 30,000 to Rs 45,000 price segment driven by OnePlus 8 sales.
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AMD launches Next-Generation PC Gaming with AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series
AMD launched the AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series graphics cards, delivering powerhouse performance, incredibly life-like visuals, and must-have features that set a new standard for enthusiast-class PC gaming experiences. Representing the forefront of extreme engineering and design, the highly anticipated AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series includes the AMD Radeon RX 6800 and Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics cards, as well as the new flagship Radeon RX 6900 XT – the fastest AMD gaming graphics card ever developed.
“The new AMD Radeon RX 6800, RX 6800 XT and RX 6900 XT graphics cards deliver world class 4K and 1440p performance in major AAA titles, new levels of immersion with breathtaking life-like visuals, and must-have features that provide the ultimate gaming experiences. I can’t wait for gamers to get these incredible new graphics cards in their hands,” said Scott Herkelman, corporate vice president and general manager, Graphics Business Unit at AMD.
Built upon groundbreaking AMD RDNA 2 gaming architecture, which is a new foundation for next-generation consoles, PCs, laptops and mobile devices, AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series graphics cards are designed to deliver the optimal combination of performance and power efficiency.
According to AMD, “The RDNA 2 gaming architecture paves way to 2X higher performance in select titles with the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card as against the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics card built on AMD RDNA architecture.
Moreover, AMD RDNA 2 leverages high-speed design methodologies to provide up to a 30 percent frequency boost at the same power level. It also comprises of new AMD Infinity Cache technology that offers up to 2.4X greater bandwidth-per-watt compared to GDDR6-only AMD RDNA-based architectural designs.
Looking at the other specification, AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series graphics cards enables high-bandwidth PCIe 4.0 technology and features 16GB of GDDR6 memory to power the most demanding 4K workloads today and in the future. It also supports AMD Smart Access Memory, which is an exclusive feature of systems with AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processors, AMD B550 and X570 motherboards and Radeon RX 6000 Series graphics cards. It gives AMD Ryzen processors greater access to the high-speed GDDR6 graphics memory, accelerating CPU processing and providing up to a 13-percent performance increase on a AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics card in Forza Horizon 4 at 4K when combined with the new Rage Mode one-click overclocking setting.
AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series graphics cards also offer AMD FidelityFX that is an open-source toolkit for game developers available on AMD GPUOpen. In order to add high-quality post-process effects that make games look beautiful while offering the optimal balance of visual fidelity and performance, AMD FidelityFX showcase an array of lighting, shadow and reflection effects that make it easier for developers.
It also elevated gaming experience owing to Microsoft DirectStorage Support for the DirectStorage API enables lightning-fast load times and high-quality textures by eliminating storage API-related bottlenecks and limiting CPU involvement.
As far as pricing and availability is concerned, AMD Radeon RX 6800 and Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics cards are expected to be available from global etailers/retailers and on AMD.com starting November 18, 2020, for $579 and $649, respectively. The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is expected to be available on December 8, 2020 for $999. On the other hand, AMD Radeon RX 6800 and RX 6800 XT graphics cards are also expected to be available from AMD board partners, including ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, PowerColor, SAPPHIRE and XFX, beginning in November 2020.
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Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition launched in India
The Chinese smartphone company Realme has introduced its new smartphone in the Indian market. The Company has launched Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition. To recall in August this year the company introduced the same smartphone but with a MediaTek processor. But the new variant is powered by a Qualcomm chipset while the specifications remain the same as the earlier one. The only difference between both variants is the processor. The latest Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition is powered by Snapdragon 460 SoC with a 6,000mAh battery, reverse charging support and a waterdrop-style notch display.
Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition specifications
Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition runs on Realme UI based on Android 10. It features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 720×1,600 pixels of resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio and an 88.7 percent screen-to-body ratio. The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC with up to 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 64GB of storage that can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card.
The device comes with a quad rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. Along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 119 degrees of field of view and f/2.25 aperture. Further assisted by a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel retro lens with f/2.4 aperture. Upfront there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera.
In terms of connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and a Micro-USB port. At the same time, the sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, a proximity sensor and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device houses a massive 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition price and availability details
Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition price in India has been set at Rs 9,999 for the base 3GB RAM with a 32GB storage variant. While the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage is priced at Rs 10,999 in India. But the Qualcomm variant will be available at an introductory price of Rs 9,499 for the base model and at Rs 10,499 for the 4GB version. The device will be offered in two colour options Power Blue and Power Silver. The device is now up for sale via Flipkart Realme.com, and other stores in the country.
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In terms of connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and a Micro-USB port. At the same time, the sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, a proximity sensor and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device houses a massive 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition price and availability details
Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition price in India has been set at Rs 9,999 for the base 3GB RAM with a 32GB storage variant. While the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage is priced at Rs 10,999 in India. But the Qualcomm variant will be available at an introductory price of Rs 9,499 for the base model and at Rs 10,499 for the 4GB version. The device will be offered in two colour options Power Blue and Power Silver. The device is now up for sale via Flipkart Realme.com, and other stores in the country.
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Asus ROG Phone 3 has received a price cut in the country. In India all three variant prices have been dropped by Rs 3,000 however, it should be noted that the revised pricing is only available on Flipkart. In addition to this, there will be an instant 10 percent discount on the purchase of the gaming phone during Flipkart Big Diwali Sale. The handset includes a 144Hz refresh rate display and is powered by Snapdragon 865+ SoC. Read on to know more about the new pricing and discounts available on the purchase of the smartphone.
As per the revised pricing Asus ROG Phone this will be available at Rs 46,999 for the base 8GB RAM with 128GB storage. While the 12GB RAM with 128GB and 256GB storage will be available at new pricing of Rs 49,999 and Rs 54,999 respectively. In addition to this, the company will be offering No Cost EMI options for 3, 6 and 9 months for Bajaj FinServ, Flipkart Cardless Credit, and credit and debit cards from all banks partnered with Flipkart. Apart from this, the customers can also avail of an additional 10% instant discount on Axis Bank debit and credit cards during Flipkart Big Diwali Sale from October 29 to November 4.
To recall, Asus ROG Phone 3 was launched a few months back in India at Rs 49,999, Rs 52,999 and Rs 57,999 respectively.
Asus ROG Phone 3 specifications
Asus ROG Phone 3 features a 6.59-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display having 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It offers a refresh rate of 144Hz with a 270Hz touch sampling rate, and HDR10+ support protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 with TUV Low Blue Light solution to reduce flicker. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC, along with Adreno 650 GPU paired with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of onboard UFS 3.1 storage.
For photos and videos, ROG Phone 3 has a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary sensor, a 13-megapixel 125-degree ultra-wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel macro lens. In addition to this on the front, it sports a 24-megapixel selfie camera sensor.
Also, there are ultrasonic sensors for the AirTrigger 3 on the phone and grip press features. Moreover, there are dual front-facing speakers with ROG GameFX and Dirac HD Sound technologies support. The smartphone also includes quad microphones with Asus Noise Reduction technology. The Asus ROG Phone 3 is fuelled by a 6,000mAh battery supported by 30W fast charging tech.
For connectivity ROG Phone 3 includes G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS/ NavIC, USB Type-C, and a 48-pin side port. While the sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, magnetometer, a proximity sensor and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
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Acer Swift 5, Acer Swift 3, Acer Swift 3X and Acer Aspire 5 powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors launched in India
Acer announced the launch of its new laptops under its popular series Aspire 5, Swift 5 and Swift 3 in India. The company has introduced a total of five new laptops Acer Swift 5, Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59), Swift 3 (SF313-53), Acer Swift 3X as well as Acer Aspire 5.
The new Swift 5 is a fully-featured ultra-thin laptop with the latest connectivity options like Thunderbolt 4 and carries Intel Evo platform laptop design. While Swift 3X was launched globally recently now making its way to the Indian market. Powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core processor this model also has a battery back-up that lasts for up to 17.5 hours. While Aspire 5 has a new ergonomic hinge design that lifts the body of the laptop and tilts the keyboard with an angle that gives users comfortable typing and better airflow.
Swift 5 (SF514-55T) Specifications and pricing
Swift 5 (SF514-55T) price starts at Rs 79,999 in India. This is the premium ultra-thin laptop that comes with an anti-microbial coating for added protection. Swift 5 is powered by 11th Gen Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics and is certified as an Intel Evo platform laptop design. This comes with a premium magnesium-lithium and magnesium-aluminum framework with the intended hinge elevates the device when the screen is opened that gives users comfortable typing and provides better thermal performance.
The laptop features a 14-inch Full HD touch screen display with 340-nit peak brightness and 100% of the sRGB color gamut as well as narrow bezels on all sides, therefore, providing a 90% screen-to-body ratio resulting in better viewing experience. The display has Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass protection which reduces the growth of microorganisms. The device has the latest connectivity options such as USB-C, Thunderbolt 4 and USB3.2 Gen 2 for fast data transfer and power delivery.
Swift 3 X Specifications and pricing
The new Swift 3X features a 14-inch full-HD IPS screen with 72% NTSC color gamut and slip bezel offering 84% screen-to-body ratio. It also comes incorporated with Acer ExaColor and Acer Color Intelligence to improve the colours and lessen eye strain. The device is powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processor with Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics allowing graphics-intensive tasks like photo and video editing and playing modern games with high FPS. It has other features such as cooling modes, accessible via easy shortcut keys, dual heat pipes, and a device-lifting hinge, all combined to further enhance the laptop’s performance.
Moreover, it has an array of ports for connectivity such as USB-C, Thunderbolt 4, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 port for fast data transfer and power delivery. Plugin other displays via HDMI 2.0 for additional screen real estate. As it has 2×2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 AX) and Bluetooth 5.1. that let it connect quickly to wireless networks. The laptop houses a 58.7Wh battery that lasts for 17.5 hours and on being charged for 30 minutes it can deliver 4-hours of battery life. The price of the Acer Swift 3 X starts at Rs 79,999.
Swift 3 line up specifications and pricing
Swift 3 line up includes two new models SF314-59 and SF313-53 price starting at Rs 67,999. The only difference between both models is the display. The earlier variant has a Full HD 14-inch display with 82.73 percent screen-to-body, 3:2 aspect ratio and 2,256×1,504 pixels resolution. It has an aluminum chassis and a magnesium-aluminum palm rest. While the SF313-53 comes with a 13.5-inch display and a 3:2 aspect ratio for 18% more vertical viewing display. It offers 100 percent of the sRGB color range and has a 400-nit brightness.
Both the models are powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics. Both the variants also have a backlit keyboard and support up to Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 3 x 4 SSD memory. In addition to Windows Hello support to unlock the device using your fingerprint.
Aspire 5 Specifications and pricing
Aspire 5 price starts from Rs 54999 onwards. This laptop is powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors paired with NVIDIA GeForce MX350 discrete graphics. Also featuring a Full-HD 14-inch IPS panel which comes with Acer’s Color Intelligence and eye care feature Acer BlueLightShield. It also has dual-band Wi-Fi 61 (802.11ax) that reduces latency by 75 percent. For storing content, it offers up to1TB M.2 PCIe SSD and up to 2TB HDD.
Availability
All the newly launched laptops Acer Swift 5, Acer Swift 3 (SF314-59), Swift 3 (SF313-53), Acer Swift 3X and Acer Aspire 5 can be purchased at Acer e-store, Acer exclusive stores, Flipkart, Amazon and Reliance Digital starting the first week of November.
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October 29 Amazon Quiz: Participate and win G-Shock Men’s Watch
Get ready to answer a new set of questions as the October 29 Amazon Quiz is live on its platform. The e-commerce platform brings a daily quiz on its mobile platform, which every day gives chance to millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes. The quiz goes live at 8 AM and runs till 12 noon. Today’s Amazon Quiz prize is G-Shock Men’s Watch.
By participating in Amazon Quiz every day you can stand a chance to win prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S20, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among others. Every day Amazon brings a fresh new quiz on its app, here we would like to mention that the quiz is not available for desktop users, only app users can participate in the daily quiz. The company puts 5 questions based on general knowledge and current affairs to which the contestants have to answer all the questions correctly. A wrong answer will eliminate you from the quiz. After giving correct answers to all the questions, your name will get further selected for a lucky draw. The results of the lucky draw will be announced at the end of the month. So today’s quiz winner’s name will be declared at the end of the month. We have updated today’s five questions with their correct answers below so that you can win Amazon Quiz and get G-Shock Men’s Watch.
October 29 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Late Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian to win an Academy Award in which category for her work in the 1982 film Gandhi? The answer is- Costume Design Question 2: Iga Swiatek, winner of the Women’s Singles at the French Open 2020, hails from which country? The answer is- Poland Question 3: Name India’s indigenous anti-radiation missile that was successfully flight tested off the east coast of the country in October 2020. The answer is- Rudram Question 4: This map is featured in which famous TV show is hosted by HBO? The answer is- Game of Thrones Question 5: This is the national sport of which of these Asian countries? The answer is- Bhutan For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Poco reveals festive offers for Flipkart Big Diwali Sale
The e-commerce platform Flipkart just ended its Big Billion Days sale and now another festive sale that is Big Diwali Sale is going to kick off from October 29 that is tomorrow and will run till November 4 in the country. The sale will start early for the Flipkart Plus members and just before the sale kicks, Poco has announced a slew of offers for the sale event that will start off tomorrow. During the sale, the company will be offering its latest smartphones at lower price along with additional discounts on prepaid transactions.
During the Flipkart Big Diwali Sale Poco will be offering an additional 10% instant discount on transactions made through Axis Bank EMI, credit and debit cards. In addition to this, there will be Rs 500 off on Poco C3 as well Poco M2 against pre-pay orders.
The Poco C3 which went official earlier this month only. The device was launched in two storage configurations of 3GB RAM with 32GB storage and 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage model. But now both the models will be available at Rs 7,499 and Rs 8,999. However, both the variants comes with a selling cost of Rs 7,499 and Rs 8,999 respectively.
On the other hand, Poco M2 which was launched last month will be offered during the sale at Rs 10499 and Rs 11,499 for the 6GB of RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage respectively. The device was launched in India at Rs 10999 and Rs 12499, so there will be a Rs 500 discount on the purchase of the smartphone.
Poco M2 Pro will also be put on sale during the Flipkart Big Diwali Sale. The device is available in three different configurations 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage, 6GB RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant. The original selling cost of the devices is set at Rs 13,999, Rs 14,999 and Rs 16,999 respectively. But now they are accessible at Rs 12,999, Rs 13,999 and Rs 15,999 respectively.
While Poco X2 will be available at Rs 16,499 for the 6GB RAM with a 64GB storage option. The 6GB RAM with 128GB storage variant will be offered at Rs 17499 and the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage will come at Rs 21,499 during the Flipkart sale. The selling cost of the smartphone is Rs 17499, Rs 18499 and Rs 21499 respectively.
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Qualcomm introduced Immersive Home Platforms for WiFi6 and WiFi 6E mesh-network devices
The American chipset maker Qualcomm has unveiled the Qualcomm Immersive Home Platforms that offer dual-band WiFi6 options and high-bandwidth WiFi 6E for mesh-network devices that are expected to debut in 2021. According to the company the platform has been designed to set up gigabit-speed wireless performance to every room in the home. These will be of a palm-size and will be cost-effective too.
“We have launched the Qualcomm Immersive Home platforms, a fresh approach to home networking leveraging high powered Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, a fresh architectural design customized for home deployments, and advanced features designed to deliver Gigabit performance to every corner of the home,” said Nick Kucharewski, vice president and general manager, Wireless Infrastructure & Networking, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Today, as offices, classrooms, movie theatres, and everything in-between move into the home, high-performance Wi-Fi has transitioned from luxury to mission-critical utility.”
The company has introduced a total of four new chipsets and all of them will support 60MHz channels in the 5GHz band. This will include Qualcomm Immersive Home 210 Series and Qualcomm Immersive Home 310 Series. Each of the series will include two chipsets:
Qualcomm Immersive Home 210 Series
- Immersive Home 216 Platform: 6-stream Wi-Fi 6 in a 2×2(2.4GHz) + 4×4 (5GHz) configuration, support 160 MHz channels in 5GHz bands and 160 MHz channels in 5GHz bands
- Immersive Home 214 Platform: 4-stream Wi-Fi 6 in a 2×2 (2.4GHz) + 2×2 (5GHz) configuration and Support for 160 MHz channels in 5GHz bands
- Immersive Home 318 Platform: 8-stream Tri-Band in a 2×2 (2.4GHz) + 2×2 (5GHz) + 4×4 (6GHz) configuration, support for 160 MHz channels in 5/6GHz bands and 4×4 Wi-Fi 6E configuration in the 6GHz band
- Immersive Home 316 Platform: 6-stream Tri-Band in a 2×2 (2.4GHz) + 2×2 (5GHz) + 2×2 (6GHz) configuration and support for 160 MHz channels in 5/6GHz bands
LG Velvet with Dual Screen accessory and MIL-STD-810G certifications launched in India
Today the South Korean electronics brand launched two new devices LG Wing and LG Velvet. The latter one comes with a LG Velvet price in India and other details Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and has a 6.8-inch Cinema FullVision display. In addition to this, the company is also offering the LG Velvet Dual Screen accessory. The mobile phone is MIL-STD-810G certified
LG Velvet in India will be available with a price tag of Rs 36,990 for the 6GB RAM with a 128GB storage model. While the dual-screen variant will be offered at Rs 49,990. The smartphone will be available in two colour options Aurora Silver and New Black colour. The device is scheduled to go on sale starting October 30.
LG Velvet features a 6.8-inch Cinema FullVision full-HD+ OLED display with 1,080×2.460 pixels of resolution and 20.5:9 aspect ratio. It has slim bezels on the top as well as the bottom. The dual-screen variant will be available with an additional 6.8-inch full-HD+ Cinema FullVision POLED display with 1,080×2.460 pixels of resolution and 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 845 processor with a 5G modem coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device comes with a dedicated slot for a microSD card to further expand the memory up to 2TB.
In terms of optics, LG Velvet comes with a Waterdrop Camera design on the back in which three rear cameras and a flash are arranged in a vertical direction. The camera set up will include a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture and a tertiary 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture for portraits. On the front, there will be a 16-megapixel selfie camera with f/1.9 aperture housed inside a waterdrop notch on the front display.
LG Velvet Will be drawing its power from a 4,300mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ support. In terms of connectivity, the device will include a Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, NFC support and USB Type-C port.
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The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 845 processor with a 5G modem coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device comes with a dedicated slot for a microSD card to further expand the memory up to 2TB.
In terms of optics, LG Velvet comes with a Waterdrop Camera design on the back in which three rear cameras and a flash are arranged in a vertical direction. The camera set up will include a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture and a tertiary 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture for portraits. On the front, there will be a 16-megapixel selfie camera with f/1.9 aperture housed inside a waterdrop notch on the front display.
LG Velvet Will be drawing its power from a 4,300mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ support. In terms of connectivity, the device will include a Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, NFC support and USB Type-C port.
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The South Korean electronics brand LG today officially unveiled its dual-screen phone LG Wing in India today. The device is the first smartphone under the company’s Explorer Project which is intended to offer new usability ideas to the smartphone market. Prior to its launch in the country, the smartphone was introduced in the company’s home market. Just as the name of the mobile phone is unique so is its form factor and specifications. The phone comes with a swivel screen that rotates clockwise in 90 degrees that reveals the secondary screen to offer a multi-viewing as well as multitasking experience. For this, the company has used a hinge mechanism that uses up a thermoplastic polyoxymethylene at the back. Read on to Know LG Wing price in India and its specifications
The phone runs Q OS on top of Android 10 OS. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
In terms of optics, LG Wings features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. Further includes a secondary 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/1.9 aperture and 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture in addition to a Hexa-motion stabiliser with Gimbal Motion Camera allowing to film from both sides using dual recording. For improved stabilisation the company has incorporated gimbal motion camera technology with six motion sensor virtual joystick on the second screen. The rear camera includes modes such as Gimbal, Mode, Dual recording, time-lapse control and slow motion. While the pop-up selfie camera allows edge to edge viewing offering a 32-megapixel resolution.
In addition to this, the phone comes integrated with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The company claims that the Wing can handle sudden drops and extreme temperature changes as it has passed Mil-STD-810G testing. It is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4.0+ 25W fast charging and 10W wireless charging. For connectivity, it includes 5G, 4G LTE-A, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.1, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
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LG Wing price in India
Starting with the pricing, the first LG Wings price in India has been set at Rs 69,990 for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage. The device will be offered in two colour options Aurora Gray and Illusion Sky. In terms of availability, the dual-screen phone is scheduled to go on sale on November 9 in the country via e-commerce websites as well as offline stores.LG Wing specs and features
In terms of specifications, LG Wing carries a sleek design that offers a multi-viewing as well as multitasking experience. It also allows you to see apps both horizontally as well as vertically. The phone has a 6.8-inch full-HD P-OLED FullVision panel with 1,080×2,460 pixels of resolution, 20.5:9 aspect ratio and 395ppi of pixel density. Swivel up the primary camera and the secondary screen will be revealed which has a 3.9-inch full-HD+ G-OLED panel with 1,080×1,240 pixels and has a 1.15:1 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 419ppi. To protect the phone it promises a durable hinge, comes with a water repellent coating along with an Anti-dust tech. As per the company, the hinge movement has been engineered with a study double guide structure for smooth rotation of the screen. In addition to this, you can watch videos while also messaging your friends, check notifications, web browsing and shopping without having to minimize the screen.
The phone runs Q OS on top of Android 10 OS. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
In terms of optics, LG Wings features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. Further includes a secondary 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/1.9 aperture and 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture in addition to a Hexa-motion stabiliser with Gimbal Motion Camera allowing to film from both sides using dual recording. For improved stabilisation the company has incorporated gimbal motion camera technology with six motion sensor virtual joystick on the second screen. The rear camera includes modes such as Gimbal, Mode, Dual recording, time-lapse control and slow motion. While the pop-up selfie camera allows edge to edge viewing offering a 32-megapixel resolution.
In addition to this, the phone comes integrated with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The company claims that the Wing can handle sudden drops and extreme temperature changes as it has passed Mil-STD-810G testing. It is backed by a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4.0+ 25W fast charging and 10W wireless charging. For connectivity, it includes 5G, 4G LTE-A, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.1, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
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