Infinix Hot 10 4GB RAM with 64GB storage launched, will be available via Flipkart

Infinix Hot 10 was launched in India earlier this month. At the time of the launch, the company only introduced 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variants. The company has now introduced 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage variant in the country. The new variant will be available via Flipkart. The key highlights of the smartphone include a 5,200mAh battery, a punch-hole design display and a quad rear camera setup. Infinix Hot 10 4GB RAM with 64GB storage price and availability details The 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage variant of the Infinix Hot 10 has been launched with a price tag of Rs 8,999. The new model will go on sale starting October 29 via the e-commerce website Flipkart. The phone will be available in Moonlight Jade, Obsidian Black, Amber Red, and Ocean Wave colour options. The sale offers for the device include a 10 percent off on Kotak debit/credit cards and HSBC credit cards. In addition,  there will be 5 percent unlimited cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank credit card and 5 percent off on Axis Bank buzz credit card as well as cost EMIs options starting at Rs 750 per month. To recall the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant was launched with a price tag of Rs 9,999 Infinix Hot 10 specifications Infinix Hot 10 comes with a 6.78-inch HD+ IPS display with 720×1,640 pixels of resolution, 20.5:9 aspect ratio and a punch-hole camera cut-out to house a selfie camera. It runs on XOS 7.0 on top of Android 10 and is powered by MediaTek Helio G70 processor with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The internal storage is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. For images, Infinix Hot 10 comes with a quad rear camera setup that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.85 aperture. Furthermore, it has a 2-megapixel macro lens, again a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a Low light sensor. The camera app on the phone includes features such as Super Night Mode and AR Animoji. On the front, it includes an 8-megapixel selfie sensor with f/2.0 aperture with multiple camera mode support. It houses a 5,200mAh battery and comes with a 10W charger out of the box.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Avast alerts Google of 21 adware gaming apps on Play Store: Report

Rendering to a research done by the antivirus firm Avast 21 adware gaming apps on Google’s Play Store. After taking this into account the researcher has reported Google reportedly Google is still investigating and out of the 21 apps 19 are still available on the Play Store. As per the firm, the adware is part of the HiddenAds family that is pretending to be Trojan malware. The Cybersecurity firm Avast says that this adware displays intrusive ads and tempting users into downloading the adware by posing as gaming apps. The apps promise to virtually “let your car fly across the road, trees, hills”, to shoot criminals from a helicopter, or, for household enthusiasts, allow players to virtually iron their clothes. While a mobile apps marketing intelligence and insights company SensorTower estimates that these so far, these masked apps have been downloaded about eight million times. On the other hand, many of the reviews on the Google Play Store indicates that these apps misled users on the Play Store via advertisements on YouTube, promising a different game than what the app ultimately offered.  Following the download, advertisements started flooding their phones. Jakub Vávra, Threat Analyst at Avast said, “Developers of adware are increasingly using social media channels as regular marketers would. This time, users reported they were targeted with ads promoting the games on YouTube. In September we saw adware spread via TikTok. The popularity of these social networks makes them an attractive advertising platform, also for cybercriminals, to target a younger audience.” He further added, While Google is doing everything possible to prevent HiddenAds from entering its Play Store, the malicious apps keep finding new ways to disguise their true purpose, thus slipping through to the platform and then to users’ phones. Users need to be vigilant when downloading applications to their phones and are advised to check the applications’ profile, reviews and to be mindful of extensive device permission requests.” As stated by Avast these gaming apps are a part of HiddenAds family is a Trojan disguised as a safe and useful application but instead serves intrusive ads outside of the app. Here is the list of HiddenAds applications on Google Play Store:
  • Shoot Them
  • Crush Car
  • Rolling Scroll
  • Helicopter Attack – NEW
  • Assassin Legend – 2020 NEW
  • Helicopter Shoot
  • Rugby Pass
  • Flying Skateboard
  • Iron it
  • Shooting Run
  • Plant Monster
  • Find Hidden
  • Find 5 Differences – 2020 NEW,
  • Rotate Shape
  • Jump Jump
  • Find the Differences – Puzzle Game
  • Sway Man
  • Money Destroyer
  • Desert Against
  • Cream Trip – NEW
  • Props Rescue
These campaigns are repurposing existing gaming applications and add aggressive HiddenAds features to be displayed for users. Stealth features such as hiding their icons and having relevant looking advertisements make such adware difficult to identify and remove. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Fortnitemares 2020: Fortnite announces exciting challenges this Halloween

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With Halloween around the corner, Fortnite has announced exciting challenges to make Fortnitemares 2020 extra spooky. Whether it’s Midas’ Revenge, J Balvin’s performance in afterlife party, vanquish Challenges, tour the Ghoulish Isles, or try some crafty cosplay IRL. According to Epic Games, “Shadow Midas and his reawakened Henchmen have reclaimed what was once The Agency. During Fortnitemares, you’ll follow in their phantom footsteps and haunt your adversaries on the Island. After being eliminated in Solo, Duos, or Squads, return to battle as a Shadow for your shot at a Nitemare Royale. Join fellow Shadows to defeat survivors by using your otherworldly abilities, like possessing the body of vehicles…” Besides Shadow Midas, there are wicked tricks. The Fortnite revealed that as you roam the Island, pick up the Pumpkin Rocket Launcher, fight foes with the Fiend Hunter Crossbow, ride on a Witch Broom, and employ a new invention by Midas. Interestingly, the Shadows were even kind enough to bring candy as well. In addition to the Pumpkin Rocket Launcher, Friend Hunter Crossbow and Witch Broom, Fortnitemares also provide a chance to complete new Challenges to unlock special rewards. This comprises of Midas’ Shadow Wrap, the Smash O’-Lantern Pickaxe, Bobo Back Bling, etc. Furthermore, an offcial blog post by Fortnite revealed that four-time Latin GRAMMY winner J Balvin will showcase a special performance of Latin culture and hip-hop including the debut of his brand new song at the Afterlife Party. This party will kickstart at the Main Stage in Party Royale on October 31 at 9 PM ET (6 PM PT). Mind you! If you are looking to bring a costume to the party, the new Party Trooper Outfit is available in the Item Shop now all the way through November 1 at 8 PM ET. Epic Games further revealed that all Party Trooper owners who attend any of the Afterlife Party showings in Fortnite will unlock the exclusive J Balvin style. If you want a Balvin celebration before the show, drop into Fortnite Creative from October 25 through October 31 to visit La Familia — an island made by community members Iscariote and Davidpkami where you can play minigames based on songs from J Balvin’s latest album! Fortnite Creative will feature four Fortnitemares-inspired featured islands. Buried in each featured island, you’ll be able to discover digits of a mysterious code. Explore these haunted islands and combine 20 total digits to unearth the Wrath’s Wrath Wrap. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

10 Best gaming laptops to enhance experience of avid gamers

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If you are an avid gamer and planning to buy a new gaming laptop in order to keep an eye even on the minutest of the details, here is a list of top 10 laptops that will help you experience games like never before MSI Alpha 15 MSI Alpha 15 This is the world’s first 7nm gaming laptop. Featuring an all-AMD combination of a Ryzen 7 3750H CPU and a 7nm Radeon RX 5500M GPU, the Alpha 15 rewrites what gaming laptops can do in its price range. With a new thunderbird logo that represents its soaring spirit and sporting a combination of raw power and innovative MSI technologies in a slim chassis, the Alpha 15 is truly the first of its kind. The MSI Alpha 15 fills a large void in the current gaming laptop landscape with optional AMD FreeSync-capable high-refresh rate displays. You can configure the Alpha 15 with a 120 Hz or 144 Hz FHD IPS-level panel that offers excellent color reproduction with a near 100% coverage of the sRGB color gamut. It is available for Rs 74,990 on Flipkart. Lenovo Legion 5i lenovo legion Experience gaming like never before on the Legion 5i gaming laptop powered by 10th Gen Intel Core H-Series processors. Play and stream the latest AAA titles at peak performance on the Legion 5i with up to 5.0GHz clock speeds, 6 cores, 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel Dynamic Tuning, and Intel Wi-Fi 6. The Legion 5i 15 inch gaming laptop keeps its cool no matter how hard you push it with the Coldfront 2.0 system which cools and dissipates heat via a dual-channel thermal mechanism of 67 liquid crystal polymer-coated fan blades and copper pipes. This means your Legion laptop will run optimally, so you can always be at the top of your game. Enjoy up to 240Hz refresh rates and 1ms response times or immerse yourself into whole new worlds. It is available for Rs 89,999 on Flipkart. Lenovo Legion Y740 Lenovo Legion Y740, Legion Y540 Gaming Laptops launched in India The Legion Y740 17.3-inch display provides a captivating visual experience, thanks to bezels that are considerably thinner than previous generations. You can keep your eyes where the action is—the FHD graphics rendering in more than 2 million pixels at refresh rates up to 144 Hz, with a 300 nits brightness level. You’ll get an amazingly immersive experience from the tear-free video of optional NVIDIA G-SYNC technology and software enabled Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR). Intense firefights require the most responsive of controls, and the Legion Y740 keyboard delivers best-in-class gaming controls to give you the edge over any opponent. The Legion Y740 comes with a custom-engineered Dolby Atmos Sound Bar for Gaming, for immersive audio with or without headphones. It is available on Lenovo India website. Acer Nitro 5 Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop with 10th generation Intel Core i7 H-series mobile processors and 144Hz refresh rate display  launched in India Acer Nitro 5 laptop comes in two 15-inch and 17-inch screen sizes with Full HD IPS display. The screen panel offers 80 percent screen-to-body ratio 1,920×1,080 pixels of resolution and 144Hz of refresh rate along with low-latency response time of 3ms. It draws its power from up to 10th generation Intel Core i7 H-series mobile processors with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPUs for graphics. The Nitro 5 laptop comprises of keyboard with backlit and  4-zone RGB lighting. There is a dedicated NitroSense Key. WASD and arrow keys are also highlighted for quick location while the key response is immediate with a 1.6mm travel distance. This gaming device is touted to deliver up to 10 hours of battery life along with smooth HD streaming video, and interrupt-free voice and video chats. It is available at a starting price from Rs 74,990 on Flipkart. Asus Zephyrus G14 Asus Zephyrus G14 laptop The Zephrus G14 is light in weight and comes with a Magnesium-Alloy keyboard frame that is fingerprint-resistant having a dot matrix design. The monochrome palette and pixelated pattern give it a retro feel. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS processor paired with the latest GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q augmented by ROG’s boost up to 1298 MHz at 65W. Asus further revealed that the Zephyrus G14 is the first ROG laptop to feature an Ergo-Lift hinge that lifts the keyboard at a more comfortable angle for better typing experience. There is a 14-inch thin-bezel display with dual display output. It offers 100 percent of the sRGB range and 85 percent screen-to-body ratio. As far as audio is concerned, the laptop supports Dolby Atmos and Intel Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, USB 3.2 Type-C port, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports and an HDMI port for connectivity. There is a 4-cell 76WHr battery with a 65W adapter and 180W AC adapter. It is available for Rs 94,990 on Amazon India. HP OMEN 15 hp-omen-15 The HP OMEN 15 is smallest 15-inch portable gaming laptop with an 8 percent shorter and 11 percent thinner frame. The latest OMEN 15, featuring a redesigned chassis with a smallest 15-inch gaming laptop footprint in the industry, offers minimalist aesthetics and includes the new OMEN diamond logo in a blue to green gradient. The laptop comes in both Mica Silver and Shadow Black with optional full RGB per-key lighting. In addition, OMEN 15 gaming laptop delivers graphics with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super with MAX-Q Design4.5. Power through games with desktop caliber performance up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 H-series processors6 or experience AMD’s CPU debut on an OMEN laptop with up to AMD Ryzen 7 H-series processors7, as well as up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM8 to make multi-tasking a breeze. The 15-inch HP’s OMEN 15 gaming laptop is supported by a new 180-degree flat hinge design for increased stability during those hectic gaming sessions, with options up to OLED, or FHD 300 Hz11 and NVIDIA G-SYNC technology on select configurations. It is available on HP India website.                                  Acer Predator Helios 300 Acer Predator Helios 300 As far as Acer Predator Helios 300 is concerned, this Acer gaming laptop is ideal for you. It boasts DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0, which allow you to connect two more displays with your laptop so that you have a wider playing view. Its keyboard comes with a customized Predator typeface so that your gaming experience is enhanced. Furthermore, the Waves MaxxAudio ensures that your audio experience is immersive. It is available on Flipkart for Rs 1,34,990. Alienware M15 R3 (2020) Alienware m15_1 The new Alienware M15 R3 is the thinnest, lightest, and most powerful 39.6 cm Alienware laptop and is designed to offer unprecedented performance and an ultimate gaming experience for the passionate, competitive and cross-platform gamers. Powered by advanced Alienware Cryo-tech thermal technology with new Vapour chamber cooling, for uncompromised performance. It is available on Dell website in India. Asus ROG Strix G ASUS ROG launches Strix G and Strix Scar gaming laptops in India The ROG Strix G embodies streamlined design, offering a formidable core experience for serious gaming and multitasking on Windows 10 Pro. Featuring the latest 9th Gen Intel Core processors and GeForce RTX™ graphics, it brings impactful gaming performance to a wide audience. Wherever you play, illuminate the surroundings with Aura Sync on the new triple-edged light bar and 4-zone RGB keyboard. The Strix G augments its well-ventilated exterior with a self-cleaning thermal module that ejects dust to improve longevity. Dual N-Blade fans spin 83 blades to increase airflow, and ultra-thin fins expand the surface area for heat dissipation. ROG Armoury Crate software seamlessly switches between operating modes to optimize performance and acoustics for the task. It is available for Rs 79,990 on Flipkart.               Dell G7 15 gaming lapto G7 15_5 In order to offer a thinner profile and value-added features for gamers who want more from their gaming PC, Dell Technologies has announced its new G7 15 7500 high-end gaming laptop in India. The Dell G7 15 7500 is available at select Dell Exclusive Stores, Multi-brand outlets and Flipkart (Dell G7 Core i9 10th Gen variant, Dell G7 Core i7 10th Gen variant) at a starting price of Rs 1,61,990 including taxes. As Dell continues to address a variety of gamer profiles with its new offering, the new Dell G7 15 gaming laptop comes with 3-sided narrower borders. It stands out for its sophisticated style, featuring a thin and innovative Origami hinge design. Moreover, the distinct design of the new Dell G7 15 gaming laptop makes for a sturdy build with larger space and better airflow for a desirable look and feel. At just 18.3mm it features a Mineral Black chassis with iridescent silver accents, 4-zone customizable RGB WASD keyboard and 12-zone chassis lighting, elevating the gaming experience, allowing users to shift from the day’s work to a gaming session, conveniently and in style. Powered by the latest 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs with up to i9 and NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX graphic card, the gameplay experience is enhanced with a precision glass trackpad in the new Dell G7 15 gaming laptop. The discrete “Game Shift” macro key in G7 instantly activates the processors and cooling system into a hyper-performance mode for heavy action scenes. Some of the key features of the new Dell G7 15 gaming laptop is that it features a dual-fan cooling system to keep the system cool and responsive for intense gameplay. Besides this, one can experience faster boot-ups and expanded storage space with 1TB PCIe NVME SSD. Moreover, it comes with immersive graphics. This means with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU and Max-Q design, players can game at higher settings with crystal clear details and realistic gameplay. The 15-inch FHD anti-glare display with 300Hz, 300 nits display panel offers a flawless gaming experience. It is also fitted with stereo speakers and Nahimic 3D Audio for gamers, with intuitive audio and voice controls, as well as Audio Recon visual sound-tracking to offer vivid sound experience. It is listed on Dell India website.

Samsung announces attractive finance offers this festive season

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In order to provide its consumers a safe and hassle-free shopping experience, Samsung has prepared its neighborhood retail stores across 1,000 cities in India for the festive season as they venture out to buy Samsung televisions and other digital appliances. Moreover, Samsung is also bringing attractive never seen before financing offers to its retail stores to make the festive purchase much easier. Mind you! These attractive finance schemes, which comprises of cashback of up to Rs 20,000 and easy EMIs of as low as Rs 990, can be availed till November 20, 2020. Asserting that Samsung is trying to make all its retail touch points as safe as possible for the consumers, Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India, said, “Our ground staff have been given additional training to follow all safety procedures. We have also designed industry first easy financing schemes to provide consumers with the utmost convenience and tailor their EMIs as per their requirements. We are confident that our unique offers will not only meet their expectations but also enrich their lives and help make their homes ready for the festive season.” Under the new consumer financing offers, My Samsung My Combo scheme will enable consumers to purchase multiple Samsung products under one single EMI and do away with the hassle of managing multiple EMIs. Consumers availing this finance scheme can purchase products with EMIs starting as low as – Rs 1,790 for two products, Rs 2,490 for three products and Rs 3,390 for four products. In order to prepare its retail stores for this festive season, Samsung has trained over 11,000 of its sales staff across India on Samsung’s exciting new range of consumer electronics products that have been rolled out before the festive season sales kicked-started. It also introduced the exciting new finance schemes on offer. The sales staff of Samsung India underwent training to make sure the safety of consumers as well as colleagues around them at retail locations. This is in accordance with government guidelines like:
  1. Maintaining social distancing
  2. Checking body temperature of employees and customers
  3. Availability of hand sanitizers at all touch points
  4. Clear demarcation at a minimum distance of one meter
Furthermore, Samsung revealed that “has set up a helpline for over 1,200 partners in small towns to address any query they have on Samsung product specifications, especially as there is a surge in consumers buying premium Samsung products in smaller towns. This service is available in region specific languages as well. Besides these offers, Samsung has introduced a slew of festive offers on Samsung televisions and digital appliances as well. This enables consumers to win assured gifts with select Samsung QLED 8K & QLED TVs and SpaceMax Family Hub Refrigerators such as Galaxy Fold, Galaxy S20 Ultra, GalaxyNote 10 Lite, Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A21s mobile phones. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

October 25 Amazon Quiz Answers: Answer these five questions and you could win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance

The e-commerce website Amazon is back with another daily quiz on its platform. The e-retailer conducts Amazon quiz sessions every day for its customers. The customers from different parts of the country can win exciting prizes and today’s quiz will let you win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance by answering all the questions correctly. October 25 Amazon Quiz is live now and the participants can stand a chance to win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance. By participating in the daily quiz the customers can win products such as OnePlus 7T, Apple iPhone x, iPhone Xs, Go Pro Hero 8, Galaxy Watch Active, and many more gadgets as well as Pay Balance. You can play the quiz from 8 AM to 12 PM every day and the winner’s names will be announced at the end of every month. Check out October 25 Amazon Quiz answers.

October 25 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Which company renamed their package of business tools from ‘Suite’ to ‘Workspace’? The answer is- Google Question 2: Which veteran politician entered the Lok Sabha in 1977 from Hajipur constituency, and has held the Mines and Railways ministry as well? The answer is- Ram Vilas Paswan Question 3: Complete the title of this book by Anand Neelakantan – ‘The Very, Extremely, Most Naughty _______ Tales’. The answer is- Asura Question 4: What is the capital city of the country this structure is situated in? (Check Image) The answer is- Riyadh Question 5: Which country has the most Olympic Gold Medals in this sport? The answer is- USA For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

October 24 Amazon Quiz: Answer these five questions and you could win Dyson Air Purifier

India’s leading e-commerce website Amazon is hosting an Amazon Quiz session for its customers. The website brings an app quiz on a daily basis, which begins at 8 AM till 12 noon. As part of the quiz, the participants stand a chance to win prizes as well as cash prizes on a daily basis, and today Dyson Air Purifier can be won. The Amazon Quiz session allows the customers to win bumper prizes such as Apple iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Go Pro Hero 8 and many more every day while sitting at home. To win the participants must answer five questions correctly based on current affairs and general knowledge. One wrong answer can eliminate you from the quiz and the results will be announced at the end of the month. Today’s question will let you win Dyson Air Purifier. Check below for today’s Amazon quiz answers.

October 24 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Housing For All — A Better Urban Future’ is the 2020 theme for which day celebrated every year by the UN on October 5? The answer is- World Habitat Day Question 2: 23 Yards’ is a new brand of personal care products launched by which former Indian cricketer? The answer is- Ravi Shastri Question 3: Sanjay Manjrekar The BBC short story award for 2020, won by Sarah Hall who became the first to ever win the award twice, is supported by which University? The answer is- Cambridge University Question 4: Which country released official stamps honouring this character? The answer is- Japan Question 5: Who was the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in this sport in the Olympics? The answer is- P.V Sindhu For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

‘Always Mute’ option in Chat settings is now rolling out for WhatsApp users, here is how you can enable it on your iOS and Android devices

Now mute chats forever with the new WhatsApp feature. The Social media app is rolling out a new ‘Always’ option in the chat setting to let you mute your chat forever. Until now the feature was under beta testing and now a stable version is out for the general public. Facebook-owned chatting app WhatsApp took to Twitter to announce the new ‘Always’ option in chat settings to allow the users to mute a chat forever. Earlier the users were allowed to mute notifications for chats individually for up to 8 hours and 1 week and 1 year. But now the 1 year has been replaced by the Always option in the chat settings whereas the 8 hours and 1-week option remains unchanged. The feature is being rolled out to iOS, Android and WhatsApp web as well. How to enable the Always Mute option on WhatsApp for Android users? The new feature will allow you to mute a chat forever instead of 1 year. Here is how you can enable it on your device:
  • If you have an Android device all you need to do is simply open WhatsApp on your smartphone
  • Now go to a chat, tap on the three-dot button on the top right corner of a specific chat.
  • Now select Mute notifications
  • A new window will appear to set a time duration to keep a chat mute.
  • Out of the three options 8 hours, 1 week, or Always hit on the latter one to and that chat will mute for an indefinite period.
How to enable the ‘Always Mute’ option for iOS users?
  • The iOS users can open WhatsApp on their device
  • Select a chat and tap on the mute notification
  • Select the Always mute option to mute a chat forever
In a similar way, you can also unmute notifications in the chat settings. Interestingly, the Android devices will still allow you to show notification even if the chat is muted. No pop-up notification will still appear on your screen. However, this functionality is not available for iOS users. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Huawei FreeBuds Studio with 40mm driver and Active Noise Cancellation launched

The Chinese electronics major today announced the launch of its latest first over-ear wireless headphones. The new Huawei FreeBuds Studio offers active noise cancellation (ANC) and an omnidirectional 8-microphone system for high-resolution music. The audio device comes with a metallic matte texture for a premium look. It delivers up to 20 hours of battery life with ANC and 24 hours if the ANC is turned off. Huawei FreeBuds Studio features Let’s talk about the form factor first: the Huawei Freebuds studio has been finished with a metallic matte texture to give them a premium look while the cylindrical arm connecting the headband to the ear cups is built of stainless steel. The ear cups measure 65mmX42mm and are made up of protein leather for a soft and comfortable fit and better insulation. According to the company, the headband can extend to 150 degrees to fit different head shapes and sizes. Huawei Freebuds Studio equips a 4-layered 40mm dynamic polymer diaphragm driver that supports an ultra-wide frequency response of 4Hz – 48kHzAs per the company its own L2HC wireless audio codec technologies achieve an audio transmission rate of up to 960kbps for high-quality sound. The headphones also feature “TAT” double-layer sound insulation structure as well as active noise cancellation that helps in achieving a noise cancellation effect of up to 40dB. Whereas the built-in IMU environment sensor and microphone system detect the user’s sound environment and offer three ANC modes that can adapt to the environment for better noise cancellation effects. In addition to this, it also supports awareness mode and voice mode which lets the user stay aware of their surroundings while traveling. The headset features four-channel, dual-mode and dual connections that let you connect two devices at once. It is claimed to be the first in the industry to bring dual antennas on the wireless headphones to offer 360° omnidirectional Bluetooth signal coverage for a more stable connection. The FreeBuds Studio can deliver 20 hours of battery life with ANC and it lasts four hours longer when ANC is turned off. According to the company on 10 minutes of charge, it offers five hours of music playback with ANC on and or eight hours if the ANC is turned off. Huawei FreeBuds Studio price and availability Huawei FreeBuds Studio has been introduced with a price tag of €299 that translates to Rs 25,967. The headphone will go on sale starting in November. The company has not yet shared the availability and pricing details of the FreeBuds Studio for the international market including India. With the launch of the wireless headphones, the company aims to take on Sony WH-1000XM4 headset and Apple AirPods Studio in the over-ear headphones segment. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro pre-order begins, launch offers revealed

The tech giant Apple took the wraps off its most awaited iPhone 12 series globally a few weeks back. The company also revealed the pricing for India also the following days though it did not reveal launch offers. But now iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are up for pre-orders in the country and the launch offers for the devices have finally been revealed by Ingram Micro India. Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro pre-order details and launch offers The Apple iPhone 12 has been launched in India at Rs 79,900 for the 64GB storage variant, the 128GB storage model is priced at Rs 84,900 while the 256GB storage comes at Rs 94,900. While the iPhone 12 Pro will be available at Rs 1,19,900 for the base 128GB variant, the 256GB model will be offered at Rs 1,29,900 and the 512GB model will retail at Rs 1,49,900. Both the devices are now available for pre-order through the Apple India online store and across its offline and online retail partners in the country. There will be Rs 5,000 cashback to those pre-ordering iPhone 12 and Rs 6,000 cashback to iPhone 12 Pro to buyers on EMI transactions on HDFC Bank Debit and Credit Cards and Non-EMI transactions at select stores. Customers can also get a Rs 6,000 Exchange Bonus when they exchange their old devices.   In addition to this amid coronavirus, social distancing norms will be followed by the customer. They will be given separate given time slots to pick up their new iPhone from the store or can select to have it home delivered. There will be up to Rs 22,000 and Rs 34,000 off respectively with the Apple trade-in offer. In a similar way, Flipkart and Amazon have also kickstarted taking pre-orders for the iPhone 12 series on their respective platforms. This time Apple introduces four new models Phone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Out of the four iPhone 12 mini is the smallest and the most affordable. Its price in India has been set at Rs 69,900 for the base 64GB storage, the 128GB storage comes at Rs 74,900 while the 256GB model will be available at Rs 84,900. Whereas iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available at Rs 1,29,900 for the 128GB model, the 256GB version comes with a price tag of Rs 1,39,900 and the top-end 512GB storage model will be available at Rs 1,59,900. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

LG Wing Dual Display Phone set to hit the shelves in India on October 28: Details inside

Last month LG came up with an innovative device under the Explorer Project. The company introduced the LG Wing that comes with Swivel mode and a Gimbal camera. As said, it is part of the Explorer Project which is intended to offer new usability ideas to the smartphone market. The state-of-the-art device is now coming to India and the company has confirmed that it will arrive on October 28. The device was launched in two colour options and the USP of the smartphone is its swivel screen that rotates clockwise in 90 degrees to allow new use cases. In addition to this, the company has used a hinge mechanism that uses up a thermoplastic polyoxymethylene at the back. LG Wing is not set to launch in India on October 28 the company took to Twitter to reveal the media invite for the launch of the smartphone. The launch event is supposed to be held virtually amid the Coronavirus pandemic. It is going to be an hour event that will kick start at 11.30 AM till 12.30 PM. The price of the LG Wing in India has not been shared but it is going to be somewhere similar to what the company is offering it in its home market that is set at KRW 1,098,900 that translates to Rs 71,400. It comes in two colour options Aurora Gray and Illusion Sky. LG WING smartphone launched: Here’s what you must know Coming to the specifications LG Wing, just like its name the design of the smartphone is unique as well. The device comes with a dual-display the primary one has a swivel screen that rotates clockwise in 90 degrees to reveal the secondary screen. The size of the screen is 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. While the secondary screen features 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. The phone runs Q OS on top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC paired with 8GB and 12GB of RAM and 128GB and 256GB of onboard storage options. The internal storage can be expanded up to 2TB using a microSD card. For optics, LG Wing introduces 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. For improved stabilisation the company has incorporated gimbal using motion camera technology with six motion sensor virtual joystick on the second screen. LG Wig is fuelled up 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. The smartphone has an in-display fingerprint sensor also the mobile phone is IP54 rated for dust and water resistance. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

PUBG to re-enter the Indian market? Spotted hiring via LinkedIn job posting 

PUBG ban in India came as a shock to everyone when last month the Indian government decided to put a ban on 118 more Chinese apps in the country. In the hope to revoke the ban the company also withdrew the Tencent Licence but still the mobile version of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) remained banned in the county. PUBG has the largest user base in India and the company is trying every effort to change the decision of the government to withdraw the mobile game’s publishing rights in the country. In a new development, PUBG Corp was spotted hiring an associate-level manager in India via LinkedIn job posting. Yes, the developer and publisher of the popular battle royale game PUBG have shared a job posting on LinkedIn. This news has excited the PUBG user based in India that might result in the revival of PUBG Mobile. The job posting on the Social networking platform comes with the title Corporate Development Division Manager. It is a full-time job and, in the profile, developing overall M&A and investment strategy for the gaming and related sectors (tech, media, entertainment, and etc.) mainly with the Indian market context. In addition to this, the person will be responsible for developing as well as monitoring the pipeline of potential M&A, investment and strategic partnership opportunities in the gaming and related sectors in India. To support the setup process PUBG India with guidance from HQ (ie. Krafton Inc.). But it is worth noting that the job posting should not be marked as a comeback of the popular game in India as the company is hiring for PUBG and not for the PUBG Mobile which is sad.  The Indian government has only banned mobile gaming app however the game is still accessible on PC and game consoles. So, the PUBG Mobile will remain banned in India as the government earlier stated that this move to block 118 apps will safeguard the interests of crores of Indian mobile and Internet users. This decision is a targeted move to ensure the safety, security and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace. While PUBG Corp in its official statement in the past said. “actively monitoring the situation around the recent bans of PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik and PUBG MOBILE Lite in India. It has seen an overwhelming amount of support for the game from the country’s player base and would like to thank the community for their passion and enthusiasm.” “PUBG Corporation fully understands and respects the measures taken by the government as the privacy and security of player data is a top priority for the company. It hopes to work hand-in-hand with the Indian government to find a solution that will allow gamers to once again drop into the battlegrounds while being fully compliant with Indian laws and regulations,” it added further. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Huawei Mate 40 Series goes official: Here is everything you must know

Huawei Mate 40 series has been officially unveiled by the Chinese company. The company has introduced three flagship smartphones under the series- the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro and the Mate 40 Pro+. Both the devices include a 5GB chipset, Ultra Vision Cine Camera with a Space Ring Design. Moreover, these have a 90Hz OLED display and 50W wireless charging.  In addition to this, the company has also introduced Porsche design Huawei Mate 40 Pro Plus RS.  Huawei Mate 40 specifications The step-down Mate 40 features a 6.5-inch inch OLED display with 1080 x 2376 pixels of resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, 240 Hz touch sampling rate and a 68-degrees curve. The phone runs Android 10 OS based EMUI 11. Under the hood, there is an octa-core 5nm Kirin 9000 chipset and 22-core Mali-G78 GPU coupled with 8GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 3.1 internal storage. Huawei Mate 40 For imaging, there is a triple rear camera set up on the phone that includes a 50-megapixel primary Ultra-Vision wide-angle camera with f/1.9 aperture, a 16-megapixel Cine ultrawide lens with  f/2.2 aperture and an 8megapixel telephoto lens with   f/2.4 offering 3x zoom and support AF. The camera set up supports Story Creator, Tracking Shot, Audio Zoom, High-Res, Time-Lapse, Ultra-Wide Angle Lens, Aperture, Dual-View Video, Night, Macro, Portrait, Pro, Slow-Mo, Panorama, Monochrome, Light Painting, HDR, Filter, Stickers, Documents, Master AI, Moving Picture, 4D Predictive Focus, Ultra Snapshot, Capture Smiles, Audio Control, Timer, Burst Shooting. On the front, it features a 13-megapixel Ultra Vision Selfie Camera with f/2.4 aperture. It is supported by different photo modes such as Slow-Motion Selfie, Intelligent Field of View, Portrait, Panorama, AR lens, Time-Lapse, Moving Picture, Filter, Stickers, Capture Smiles, Mirror Reflection, Audio Control, Timer The device is backed by a 4200 mAh battery and has been paired with a 40W fast charging solution. Huawei Mate 40 Pro Huawei Mate 40 Pro comes with a bigger 6.76 inches FHD+ OLED display with 2772 x 1344 Pixels of resolution. It supports up to 90 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch sampling rate. This mobile phone is powered by Octa-core HUAWEI Kirin 9000 Soc with 24-core Mali-G78 GPU and 8 GB RAM with 256 GB ROM. Huawei Mate 40 Pro For photos, this model comes with a slightly different triple camera set up on its back that includes a 50-megapixel primary Ultra Vision wide-angle camera with f/1.9 aperture, a 20-megapixel Cine ultrawide lens with f/1.8 aperture and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with f/3.4 aperture, OIS and AF support. Upfront this has a dual selfie camera setup including 13-megapixel Ultra Vision Selfie Camera with f/2.4 aperture and 3D Depth Sensing Camera. The camera modes for both front and the rear are the same as above. Mate 40 Pro has a slightly bigger 4400 mAh battery supported by 88W SuperCharge and 50W Wireless charging. Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ is definitely not the last on the list. This smartphone is very much like the Pro variant. This has a similar display and the same processor with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB ROM. The camera set up is the biggest USP of this phone, it has a Penta rear camera system. There is a 50-megapixel primary Ultra Vision wide-angle camera with OIS support, a 20-megapixel Cine ultrawide lens and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x Optical Zoom, f/2.4 aperture, and OIS. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel SuperZoom Camera with 10x Optical Zoom, f/4.4 aperture, OIS and lastly a 3D Depth Sensing Camera with AF support. While the dual front camera set up is also similar to the Pro variant. The battery capacity is also similar to the above model. Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ The company has also introduced Porsche designed Huawei Mate 40 Pro Plus RS alongside the other models. The special edition phone has specifications identical to the regular one only the design is different from the other models Pricing and availability The pricing and availability of the Huawei Mate 40 series will be announced later on. The Mate 40 is available in five different colour variants Mystic Silver, White, black, green and yellow. The Huawei Mate 40 Pro also comes in a similar colour option as the step-down variant while Mate 40 Pro+ is available in two different colour variants  Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. The Huawei Mate 40 Pro Plus RS comes in White, Ceramic Black, Collector Edition colour options. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Using Google Drive just got easier, now grant access to files directly from Gmail

To perk up the user experience Google is now rolling out a new feature for users to grant access to files on Drive straight from Gmail. Up till now, an individual has to manage a received request from another user for permission to access a particular file whether it is Docs or Sheet in a separate tab or app. But now the admins do not need to manage the mode of access separately as the company has come up with a new feature by sending a dynamic email so that they do not need to leave Gmail. While announcing the dynamic email feature Google via blog post said “We’re making it easier to manage access requests to Drive files by sending dynamic emails which allow you to respond to the request without leaving Gmail.” So now you can complete a task without leaving a message. The new feature can be used to RSVP to events, fill out questionnaires, browse catalogs, respond to comments, update emails to display the latest content. According to the tech giant, someone requests access to a Drive file, you’ll receive an email with the access request. Using this feature, you can now manage that request directly from that email, without leaving the message. You will receive a dynamic email that lets you review the request, choose the access level (e.g. edit, comment, or view), and grant access directly from the email.   Until now the users were required to open the document in a separate tab or app to be able to access the request. The dynamic email will work both for Gmail users on the web as well as on Android, and on iOS devices. Also, be aware of the ‘from’ address for access request emails is changing with this launch. They will now come from drive-shares-dm-noreply@google.com.  According to the company for admins, the feature will be ON  by default if the dynamic email is available for your users.

How you can turn dynamic email on or off

  1. Sign in to Gmail on your desktop
  2. select Settings on the top right, See all settings.
  3. Next to “Dynamic email,” turn on or off Enable dynamic email.
  4. Now click Save changes.
You can identify dynamic email when you see a lightning bolt next to a message. The company has begun rolling out this feature to Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education, Enterprise for Education, and Nonprofits customers, and users with personal Google Accounts  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

October 23 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance 

The e-commerce platform Amazon is back with another new session of the quiz on its platform and today you can win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance.  It brings Amazon Quiz sessions for its customers on a daily basis. Customers can stand a chance to win bumper prizes just by playing at home from 8 am to 12 noon. Every day Amazon asks 5 questions that the customers have to answer correctly. This session is only available for the app user in India. In today’s Amazon Quiz the winners will get a chance to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance. In the quiz, five questions are asked to which Gadget Bridge provides answers to make sure our readers also get a chance to win amazing prizes. Check out October 23 Amazon Quiz Answers:

October 23 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Pratyush, Mihir and the upcoming PARAM Siddhi are examples of what found in India? The answer is- Supercomputers Question 2: Louise Glück, an American Poet, received the Nobel Prize in which category? The answer is- Literature Question 3: India celebrates October 5 every year as the ‘Ganga River ________ Day’. Fill in the blank with the name of an animal. The answer is- Dolphin Question 4: In which state is the structure, found on the back of this note, located? The answer is- Madhyapradesh Question 5: Who was the first Supreme Leader of the country this flag belongs to? The answer is- Kim-il-Sung For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Philips Urban Living Series Air Purifier now available in India in three variant, price starts at Rs 17,500

Electronics giant Philips has introduced a new Urban Living Series Air Purifier range in India expanding its portfolio. The new line up of air purifiers is designed for urban homes. It comes equipped with AeraSense ­ ­and ­VitaShield Intelligent Purification System technology that is claimed to offer better filtration and help in removing 99.97% indoor air pollutants up to 0.003 microns. As the winters are approaching the AQI of India will be getting worse the device will help keep your home clean from dust and other particulate matter. These air purifiers have many well-designed features. As per the company, the Philips air purifier is said to be effective against not just PM2.5, smoke, dust, pollen allergen, bacteria but will also remove 99.9% viruses from the air. The price of the Philips Air Purifier New Urban Living starts at Rs 17,500 and goes up to Rs 32,995. The new series includes a total of four variants to choose from but here in the country, the company is offering three series—the Series 1000, Series 2000i and Series 3000i. The company claims that the Philips Air Purifier New Urban Living series is best suited for room sizes ranging from small to medium bedroom and living room area. Out of the three Series 3000i and 2000i are smart purifiers that can be controlled via the Clean Home+ app, Alexa and Siri voice assistants. The air purifier comes with smart filter status that will show actual filter life remaining at the click of a button. ­In addition to this, the devices are integrated with AeraSense technology that scans pollutants 1000 times per second and digitally displays the real-time PM2.5, allergen, and gases level in the room. While the colour rings also indicate the same. The blue colour assures AeraSense technology that scans pollutants 1000 times per second and digitally displays the real-time PM2.5, allergen, and gases level in the room. The clean air delivery rate on the Air Purifier Series 3000i is 400 m3/hr. While Series 2000 delivers 330 m3/hr and Series 1000: 300 m3/hr. “At Philips, we believe in delivering meaningful and accessible innovation in personal health, and we understand that in the current scenario, consumer focus is shifting more aggressively towards health and hygiene. Air purifiers today have moved from being a seasonal product to a year-long necessity. The new urban series air purifiers ­cater to this demand for pure and healthy air at all times of the year and incorporate state of the art innovation. The air purifiers are equipped to automatically sense ­pollutants 1000 times per second in the air and remove pollutants ­ 800 times smaller than PM 2.5, thus providing ­ superior filtration, speedy purification while giving assurance of a healthy breathing environment to our consumers.“-said Gulbahar Taurani, Vice- President, Personal Health, Philips Indian Subcontinent For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Apple iPhone 12 carries Qualcomm X55 5G modem, reveals a teardown video

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After the recent launch of iPhone 12 series, a teardown video captured by Century Weifeng Technology has revealed that iPhone 12 comes equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55 modem. This means that what rumour mills had leaked earlier is a reality. In the teardown video, MyFixGuide reported that Century Weifeng Technology has tried to showcase a comparision between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 11. While the design seems to be similar, Apple iPhone 12’s carries comparatively thinner OLED display along with a smaller Taptic Engine vibration motor. On the other hand, the battery capacity of iPhone 12 is 2,815mAh. This is 15 percent less than the battery capacity of the iPhone 11. Furthermore, the video showcased that the iPhone 12 carries an internal MagSafe magnetic system. Earlier, it has also been revealed that the newly-launched MagSafe accessory ecosystem is compatible with on some non-Apple smartphones. According to a report, the MagSafe Charger works with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone. In a Twitter post, tipster Max Weinbach shared a picture showcasing that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 magnetically connects with MagSafe charger and works perfectly fine. Mind you! The newly-launched MagSafe charger could also come out if you shake the device forcefully. However, there is no details on the actual charging speeds that this charger delivers. Through Max Weinbach’s Twitter post, it is presumed that they will stick to 7.5W as only iPhone 12 units are advertised to reach 15W speeds. Besides Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone, the new Google Pixel 5 is also works well with MagSafe charger on video and managed to hold on quite well. This was revealed by Aaron Zollo (zollotech) in YouTube video. On the other hand, MagSafe Duo charger can charge both your watch and iPhone at the same time. Apart from MagSafe Charger, Apple iPhone 12 variants also provide the broadest 5G coverage across the globe. These models also feature Smart Data mode along with faster download speeds, higher quality video streaming, FaceTime in HD, and more. MagSafe provideS faster wireless charging up to 15W. This charger also maintains compatibility with Qi charging, so it can be used to wirelessly charge your iPhone 8 or later, as well as AirPods models with a wireless charging case, as you would with any Qi-certified charger. The magnetic alignment experience only applies to iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models. (Source: YouTube ) For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Porsche Design Acer Book RS luxury laptop powered by 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor unveiled  

The Taiwan-based electronics major Ace at its next@acer event announced its collaboration with the German carmaker Porsche Design by introducing a new laptop in the market. Porsche Design Acer Book RS is the company luxury laptop that will come with high-end technologies with minimalist design elements. The high-end notebook has an all-metal chassis powered by 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU. Porsche Design Acer Book RS specifications The Porsche Design Acer Book RS comes with an all-metal chassis topped off with a carbon fiber cover, a distinctive touch derived from decades of motorsports designs that value carbon fiber for its lightweight strength and extreme performance. While the two covers are connected by a unibody hinge that slightly elevates the keyboard upon opening the notebook, improving cooling and creating a more ergonomic typing experience. For more convenience there it has backlit keys with a glass precision touchpad that provides multi-gesture support.  Porsche Design Acer Book RS The notebook has been engineered with Intel and includes Intel Evo platform verified models that bring good battery life, fast charge and instant wake. At the heart of the laptop, there is the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU and 16 GB of RAM.  Porsche Design Acer Book RS features a 14-inch FHD IPS  touchscreen that is covered with a layer of Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass with 100% of the sRGB color gamut and 90% screen-to-body ratio. It has thin bezels whereas the dual copper heat pipes ensure the device remains cool and the impressive battery lasts 17 hours while also capable of generating 4 hours of usage with a 30-minute fast charge. For connectivity, it has Dual-band Intel (Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) with all the necessary ports such as USB-C, Thunderbolt 4 and USB3.2 Gen 2. The smart features on the Acer laptop include fingerprint logins via Windows Hello, Modern Standby and Wake on Voice further improve the user experience. Besides this the carmaker has also designed a Porsche Design Acer Travelpack RS which includes a mousepad, mouse, carrying pouch and notebook sleeve. According to the company the travel pouch is made from ECCO PALERMO XA Leather. It has a Magnetic clasps pouch connect to the notebook sleeve that has been formed from 1680D fabric which is water repellent as well as scratches and wear-and-tear resistant. Whereas the notebook sleeve’s detachable lid has been designed to double as a mousepad. On the other hand, the Bluetooth and wireless Porsche Design Acer Mouse RS is made from Carbon fiber that ensures longer lifespans and equips a DPI switch that enables users to quickly switch between three pre-set sensitivity levels.   Porsche Design Acer Book RS price and availability The Porsche Design Acer Book RS with travel pack and mouse is priced at USD 1,999.99 in North America and in EMEA it will start at  EUR 2,399 while in China this will be available at RMB 19,999. Separately, only the Porsche Design Acer Book RS will be available in North America starting at USD 1,399.99, in EMEA starting at EUR 1,799 and in China at RMB 14,999. Whereas the Porsche Design Acer Mouse RS will be offered at USD 109.99 and in EMEA starting at EUR 99. While the Porsche Design Acer Travelpack RS (mousepad, mouse, carrying pouch and notebook sleeve) will be available in North America starting at USD 329.99 and in EMEA starting at EUR 299. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Acer expands its TravelMate notebook lineup: Here’s what you must know

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In order to allow business travelers enjoy smooth working, Acer has rolled out three new products in its TravelMate series of commercial notebooks for enterprise and business users. This series comprises of:
  1. TravelMate Spin P4 (TMP414RN-51), a convertible notebook with a touch screen
  2. TravelMate P4 (TMP414-51), a powerful and portable notebook for those who prefer traditional clamshell models
  3. TravelMate P2 (TMP214-53), a durable notebook with enough ports and battery life to handle anything that comes up in a day’s work
Asserting that people are adopting working on-the-go, James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc, said, “We’ve designed this generation of TravelMate notebooks around that trend. Military-grade durability to survive the bumps and drops of daily life, enough battery life to get through the entire work day and a generous array of ports. These are a line of reliable devices for people that need to get the job done.” Acer TravelMate notebooks run on 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Iris Xe graphics or up to discrete NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPUs. Besides this, these gadgets have up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM, 4 lane PCIe SSDs, and 1 TB M.2 SSD storage capacity. Acer claims that users can also expect to get a full day of work out of each device. The Acer TravelMate Spin P4 and TravelMate P4 notebooks’ batteries last up to 15 hours while the TravelMate P2 gets up to 13 hours of battery life. With a scratch-resistant 14-inch Full HD Corning Gorilla Glass touch display, TravelMate Spin P4 notebook variants can be rotated 360 degrees into laptop, stand, tent, or tablet modes. Moreover, both TravelMate P4 and TravelMate Spin P4 have been built to comply with MIL-STD-810G standards. These also comprises of a spill-resistant keyboard and shock-absorbent corners. Additionally, upward facing speakers allow for clearer-sounding conference calls, and the TravelMate P4 and TravelMate Spin P4 can be fast charged to up to 80 percent in mere an hour. As far as portability with 4G LTE connectivity is concerned, the powerful TravelMate Spin P4 is just 1.53 kg (3.37 lbs.) light, the TravelMate P4 weighs in at 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs.) and both are under 18 mm (0.7 in) thin. Acer’s TravelMate P2 with a textured top cover weighs as little as 1.625 kg (3.58 lbs.) and is 20 mm (0.8 in) thin. Mind you! These three variants come with Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) to provide a smoother wireless experience and have eSIM-enabled 4G LTE connectivity. All of the new TravelMate models have an Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 port, enabling lightning-fast data transfer up to 40 Gbs—four times the data and twice the video bandwidth of any other port type. Additionally, all models come with Acer Office Manager for remote management. As per Acer, the TravelMate P4 and TravelMate Spin P4 comes installed with the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0. It is a powerful anti-tampering chip that checks for signs of intrusion during system boot up. For more secure logins through Windows Hello, the notebooks feature IR cameras and fingerprint readers, while a built-in webcam cover further protects privacy. As far as pricing and availability, The TravelMate P2 (TMP214-53) will be available in North America in March 2021 at a price point of $799.99. However, the device will be available in EMEA in November for 759 EUR. In China, the device will be available in October at a starting price of RMB 4,999. On the other hand, the TravelMate P4 (TMP414-51) will be available in North America in December starting at $899.99. It will be available in EMEA region for 899 EUR in November; and in China in October, starting at RMB 5,999. Furthermore, Acer revealed, “The TravelMate Spin P4 (TMP414RN-51) will be available in North America in December starting at $999.99; in EMEA in November starting at 999 EUR ; and in China in October, starting at RMB 6,999. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

This Chili-shaped device could reveal how much capsaicin a pepper contains

If you are a foodie who avoids eating spicy food, there is no more need to worry. A research published in American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Applied Nano Materials journal has revealed about a chili-shaped portable device that can reveal how much capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their kick, a pepper contains before biting into it. According to the ACS researchers, “Chili peppers are a popular food ingredient around the world. In addition to imparting a spicy flavor, the capsaicin in chili peppers has several health benefits, including anti-oxidative, anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory activities. Therefore, the demand for capsaicin as a food additive and pharmaceutical agent is growing.” However, some go out of the way avoid the palate-singeing burn of capsaicin. For them, Warakorn Limbut and colleagues wanted to develop a simple, accurate and cheap method to quantify the capsaicin content of chili peppers and food samples. The researchers further stated that alternative mechanism have been created for this purpose are complicated, time-consuming or require expensive, bulky instrumentation. A chili-shaped portable device have been created by the research team that one can easily connect to a smartphone to display the results of the analysis. The journal further asserted that “The paper-based electrochemical sensor within the device consisted of graphene nanoplatelets doped with nitrogen atoms to improve their electrical conductivity. When the team added a drop of diluted capsaicin to the sensor, the compound underwent oxidation and reduction reactions, producing an electrical current that the device detected.” Once the sensor was optimized, the researcher team used it to check capsaicin concentrations in six dried chili samples. The team further “added the chilies to an ethanol-containing solution, shook it up and then introduced a drop of the sample. The device accurately measured capsaicin concentrations from 7.5-90 μM in the six samples, and could detect down to 0.37 μM in the diluted samples.” Isn’t this chili-shaped portable device an interesting kitchen gadget that will save you from spicy hot food? Do let us know your views in the comment section below. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Gionee F8 Neo low budget phone launched in India at Rs 5,499

The Chinese smartphone company Gionee has now come up with its new entry-level smartphone in India. The company has introduced Gionee F8 Neo in the country powered by an octa-core processor. The device packs a 3000mAh battery and features an LCD display with an eye comfort feature. The smartphone has a single-lens camera on the rear as well as on the front. To recall it’s a second smartphone from the company after Gionee Max which made its debut in the county in August this year. Gionee F8 Neo price and availability The Gionee F8 Neo price in India has been set at Rs 5,499. The phone will be available in three colour options to choose from Blue, Black and Red. The mobile phone will be available for purchase via authorised retail stores in the country. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale just ahead of Diwali. The low budget phone will compete against Samsung M01 Core and Techno Spark GO 2020 that are available at Rs 5,293 and Rs 6,499. Gionee F8 Neo specification and features Gionee F8 Neo runs Android 10 OS out of the box. The budget-friendly phone will be featuring a 5.4-inch HD+ LCD display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. The device has thick bezels on all sides. Under the hood, there is an unnamed octa-core processor but the Google Play listing suggests UNISOC SC9863A SoC paired with 2GB of Ram and 32GB of storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card. The low budget Gionee F8 Neo comes with a single rear camera with a resolution of 8-megapixel with an LED flash. While on the front it has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for clicking selfies and video calling. The phone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. To recall few months back the company launched Gionee Max with similar pricing. It features a 6.1-inch HD+ Dewdrop display with 720×1,560 pixels of resolution and is powered by 1.6-GHz octa-core Unicoc 9863A SoC paired with 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage option. For optics, it has a 13-megapixel primary sensor paired with a bokeh lens. For taking selfies and video calling the phone sports a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a 5,000mAh battery that also supports reverse charging. The battery is claimed to deliver up to 28 days standby time, up to 24 hours of music playback, more than 9 hours of movie time and 42 hours of call time with 12 hours of gaming. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Huawei Mate 40 series set to launch today: Here is how you can catch the event live

Huawei Mate 40 series is all set to launch today. The new line-up will include three phones – Huawei Mate 40, Huawei Mate 40 Pro, and Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ that are going to debut in the Chinese market. Ahead of the launch, the device has been part of the rumour mills and the Pro model’s leaked in renders pointed out at a dual selfie camera and a quad rear camera setup. Moreover, Huawei’s upcoming flagship line-up of phones are supposed to have a round trim around the rear cameras that doubles as a touch display. This is said to be the company’s intuitive circular touch display around the quad rear camera setup. To recall this smartphone series is a follow up of Huawei Mate 30 series. Mate 40 is set to launch today via an online launch event that will begin at 5 am PT / 8 am ET / 1 pm BST / 11 pm ACT and 5.30 PM IST You can catch the Livestream of today’s launch event here. Also, we have embedded the link below for your convenience.
According to a report Huawei Mate 40 Pro is suggested to feature a curved waterfall display and will be powered by the Kirin 9000 processor. While the leaked renders indicated a circular camera array on the back of the phone. It is expected to feature a 6.76-inch OLED display with 2772 x 1344 pixels resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The device is said to have a metal-glass sandwich design with IP68 certification for dust and water resistance. The Pro variant reportedly to be powered by an octa-core Kirin 9000 5nm chipset clocked at up to 3.13GHz clock speeds and Mali-G78 MP24 GPU. It might come with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage options to choose from which can be extended up to 256GB using a microSD card. It is likely to run EMUI 11 based Android 10 out of the box. In terms of cameras, it is speculated to come with a quad-camera setup on the back of the phone including a 50-megapixel primary sensor along with f/1.9 aperture, PDAF and OIS support. While the secondary 12-megapixel telephoto lens will support up to 5x optical zoom, a 20-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 3D depth sensor as a fourth camera onboard. On the front, there will be a 13-megapixel selfie camera with a 3D biometric sensor that will be offering gestures-based navigation and facial recognition.
Huawei Mate 40 Pro
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For authentication, the device will be featuring an in-screen optical fingerprint sensor and is said to be backed by a 4,400mAh battery with support for 65W fast wired charging. Besides this, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ is suggested to include a modified camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, 20-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, an 8megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and an 8megapixel 10x optical zoom and a 3D depth sensor. Moreover, ahead of the launch, Huawei Mate 40 Pro was listed upon the Amazon Germany website that accidentally revealed the price of the upcoming smartphone. As per the retail giant listing, the device will cost €1,200. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Mi Watch Color Sports Edition with 117 sports modes and GPS launched

Few months back Xiaomi rolled out its first smartwatch Mi Watch Color in China and now it has brought a Sport Edition of its smartwatch. The Mi Watch Color Sports Edition has been introduced in China first which includes 117 sports modes on it. Come with built-in GPS this watch comes with a 5ATM rating that makes it water-resistant. In addition to this, it comes with health tracking features along with more than 100 watch faces and will be available in multiple strap colour options besides being lightweight. Pricing and availability Mi Watch Color Sports Edition has been introduced in China as of now whether the sports watch will make its debut into the Indian market. But in its home market, it is sold for CNY 699 that converts to Rs 7,700. It comes in multiple colour options of Elegant Black, Space Blue, and Ivory and is now up for sale in the country. Features Mi Watch Color Sports Edition carries a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 454×454 pixels of resolution. The Xiaomi smartwatch has an Always-on feature along with 120 watch faces that can be personalised as per liking. The sports watch has 117 sports modes including running, treadmill, cycling, swimming, trekking, skipping, among others. Moreover, there are health tracking features such as 24-hour heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, blood oxygen sensor, breathing training, stress monitoring and PPG sensor. The Mi Watch Color Sports Edition is 5ATM certified which makes it wearable even while swimming and other water sports. The device is compatible with Android and iOS devices with connectivity options such as GPS, Glonass, NFC, and Bluetooth. The watch also does basic functions such as showing notification from your phone, set alarms and reminders, music can also be controlled and more. The Xiaomi smartwatch promises 16 days of battery life on regular use and with battery saver mode on it lasts up to 22 days while in the outdoor sports mode it provides up to 50 hours of battery life. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

JioPages: This Made-in-India browser by Reliance Jio supports 8 Indian languages

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In today’s unprecedented times, people across the world are dependent on Internet to carry out their day-to-day activities. Therefore, web security becomes extremely to stay safe online. Keeping this in mind, Reliance Jio has launched a made-in-India browser that focusses on data-privacy and gives users full control of their information. “While keeping privacy at the core of the browser, JioPages provides superior performance when compared to its peers. It is built on the powerful Chromium Blink engine, it provides enhanced browsing experience through faster engine migration, bestin-class webpage rendering, faster page loads, efficient media streaming, Emoji domain support and encrypted connection,” as revealed by Reliance Jio. JioPages browser supports eight Indian languages: Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Gujarati, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali. Moreover, the company further claims that the users also have the option of customizing the content feed as per their preferred state. Once the user selects a state, the popular sites of the state start displaying on the screen. JioPages, which is designed entirely in India, allows users to access Personalized Home Screen. As per Reliance Jio, “Users have the option of setting any of the leading search engines in the market such as Google, Bing, MSN, Yahoo or Duck Duck Go, as their default search engine. They could also pin the links of their favourite websites on the home screen for quick and easy access.” Apart from this, JioPages users could choose from a variety of colourful background themes that could add zest to the browsing experience. The users could also switch to ‘Dark mode’ for an eye-friendly viewing experience at night. Moreover, the content feed is customized to suit the user’s preference in terms of language, topic and region. In addition to this, JioPages sends notifications only on topics that are either important or of interest to the user. Furthermore, an Informative Card in JioPages captures key numbers, trends, symbols or headlines of a given topic, for e.g. stock market trends, commodity prices or cricket score, and displays them as compact clickable banners on the screen. Additionally, the browser automatically categorizes downloads according to the file type, i.e., Image, Video, Document or Pages. This makes file management easier for the user. In addition to this, the Incognito mode allows private browsing by preventing browsing history from being stored in the system. On JioPages, user has the option of setting a four-digit security PIN or fingerprint as an access code to the Incognito mode. This browser blocks unsolicited ads and popups to provide the user a seamless browsing experience. If you are wondering how to download this browser, JioPages can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or using the below QR code. Mind you! It is currently available for Android Smartphones users only. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

MagSafe Charger compatible with non-Apple smartphones?

With the launch of Apple iPhone 12 series, it has been revealed that the newly-launched MagSafe accessory ecosystem is compatible with on some non-Apple smartphones. According to a report, the MagSafe Charger works with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone. Firstly, those who are wondering what MagSafe Charger is all about? Well, it makes wireless charging a snap. The perfectly aligned magnets attach to your iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro and provide faster wireless charging up to 15W. It also maintains compatibility with Qi charging, so it can be used to wirelessly charge your iPhone 8 or later, as well as AirPods models with a wireless charging case, as you would with any Qi-certified charger. The magnetic alignment experience only applies to iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models. In a Twitter post, tipster Max Weinbach shared a picture showcasing that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 magnetically connects with MagSafe charger and works perfectly fine. Mind you! The newly-launched MagSafe charger could come out if you shake the device forcefully. We also did not get any details on the actual charging speeds though we presume they will stick to 7.5W as only iPhone 12 units are advertised to reach 15W speeds. Besides Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, the new Google Pixel 5 is also works well with MagSafe charger on video and managed to hold on quite well. This was revealed by Aaron Zollo (zollotech) in YouTube video. On the other hand, MagSafe Duo charger can charge both your watch and iPhone at the same time. Apart from MagSafe Charger, Apple iPhone 12 variants also provide the broadest 5G coverage across the globe. These models also feature Smart Data mode along with faster download speeds, higher quality video streaming, FaceTime in HD, and more. Mind you! A14 Bionic is the first chip in the smartphone industry built on 5-nanometer process. Faster and more efficient than ever, A14 Bionic has the fastest CPU and GPU by up to 50 percent compared to the fastest competing smartphone chips, enabling console-quality gaming experiences, powerful computational photography, and more, while delivering great battery life. Pushing the limits of machine learning (ML), A14 Bionic features a 16-core Neural Engine — for an 80 percent increase in performance — that is capable of completing 11 trillion operations per second, enabling improved performance on even the most intense ML models. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.