October 17 Amazon Quiz: Today you can win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance 

The e-commerce website Amazon continues to keep its customers entertained and in high spirits through their daily quizzes. October 17 Amazon Quiz has gone live now in its mobile app platform. The daily quiz contest conducted by the company brings an opportunity for the consumers to win exciting prizes. In today’s quiz, you can win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance by answering all the questions correctly. Every day Amazon brings a fresh set of questions for its customers that contains five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. The quiz can be played on the Amazon app from 8 AM to 12 noon. You have to answer all the questions correctly; one wrong answer can make you eliminate from the quiz. By answering all the questions correctly, you will be shortlisted for a lucky draw. The results for the lucky draw will be announced at the end of the month. By participating in the quiz, you can win free products ranging from smartphones, other gadgets and Amazon Pay balance. Check out today’s quiz questions and answers to win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance.

October 17 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Bongosagar is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which other countries? The answer is- Bangladesh Question 2: The Social Innovation & Incubation Mission launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is named after which great Indian? The answer is- Bhimrao Ambedkar Question 3: During the 2020 IPL, which cricketer became the first Indian to cross 9000 runs in T20 cricket? The answer is- Virat Kohli Question 4: These are different phases of which astronomical body? The answer is- Moon Question 5: Name this animal famed for its upright posture. The answer is- Meerkat 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.

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale deals and offers revealed

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2020 will begin at midnight on October 16 for Prime subscribers, and from October 17 for the regular customers. The e-portal will be offering hundreds of exciting deals and offers across various categories including smartphones and other electronic gadgets. Just in case you were looking to grab some of the exciting deals during the big festive season sales now is the time. Just before the sale kicks off, we bring to some of the top deals and offers that will be offered during the Amazon Great India Festival Sale. Smartphones and Mobile Accessories The customers will be able to get up to 40 percent off on smartphones along with exchange offers of up to Rs 6,000 along with no-cost EMI options for up to 12 months. OnePlus 8T, Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime and OPPO A15 and the new Gray Ash colour variant of OnePlus Nord will be going on sale for the first time when the sale kicks off tomorrow. There will be limited period offers such as additional Amazon pay cashback up to Rs 1,000 on smartphones such as Redmi 9, Redmi 9 Prime and Samsung Galaxy M31. Whereas iPhone 11 can be grabbed with a discounted price of Rs 47,999. On the OnePlus 8 Series, the e-portal will be offering a discount of Rs 5,00 while there will be an additional exchange benefits of Rs 3,000 on the purchase of OnePlus 7T series during the Amazon Great India Festival sale. The Just launched Samsung Galaxy M51 will be available at a discount of Rs 6,500 bundled with no-Cost EMI for up to 12 months. The smartphones from Samsung’s popular M-series will start at Rs 12,999. Samsung M31 Prime can be grabbed for Rs 16,499. The company will be offering 6-month no-Cost EMI offers and complimentary 3-month Amazon Prime membership to the buyers of the smartphone. There will be up to 20 per cent off on Xiaomi smartphones. During the Amazon Great Indian Festival, 2020 sale Redmi 9A will be available on flash sale every day whereas Redmi Note 9 series prices will see a price revision of up to Rs 3,00 along with no-Cost EMI up to 12 months. The devices such as Redmi 9 and 9 Prime will be available with a limited period Amazon Pay cashback of Rs 500 whereas Redmi 9 Prime will cost Rs 3,000 cheaper during the sale. Vivo smartphones will be getting up to 30 percent cheaper along with an additional cashback up to Rs 4,000 on the exchange of the old devices. On the other hand, Oppo smartphones will be getting up to 23,000 off with 12 months of No cost EMI Mobile accessories will start at Rs 49 and headset at just Rs 149. Whereas you can 40 percent off on Power Banks. Televisions and other appliances There will be up to 75 percent off on Television and other appliances along with no-Cost EMI starting Rs 291/month, 1 Year Extended Warranty starting Rs 99 and more. Brands such as OnePlus, Xiaomi, Samsung, LG, Sony and more will also participate in the Amazon Sale. 4K Television price will start at Rs 19,999 while the 50 inches TVs will be available at just Rs 18,999. Whereas Smart Tvs can be purchased at just Rs 8,999 with available offers from top brands such as Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Bosch, IFB and more. Double door refrigerators will start at Rs 15,990, Fully Automatic Top load washing machines will be available at Rs 8,499 with No Cost EMI offers. There will be 45 percent off on split air conditioners, 60 percent off on Chimneys and microwaves will start at Rs 3,699. Laptops, Headphones, Smart wearables and more Amazon will be offering up to Rs 30,000 of on top-end laptops along with Rs 35,000 off on gaming laptops. Truly wireless headphones from Boat, Sony, Boult, Bose, Noise will start at Rs 999 whereas Noise cancelling headphones from Bose, Sony, Sennheiser and JBL can be purchased for Rs 5,399. Soundbars with subwoofers at Rs 3,699 and speakers at just Rs 499. The just-launched Mi Smart Band 5 will be available at a special price of Rs 2,399 for Prime Members on October 16. Whereas the Samsung Galaxy watch 46mm LTE variant can be purchased at Rs 17,000. Digital cameras by Canon, Fujifilm, Sony and more will be getting 60 percent off. 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 India announces exclusive deals and free shipping to add more joy this Diwali

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Ahead of the festive season sale, Mi India has announced the 5th edition of ‘Diwali with Mi’ to provide exciting offers and discounts on the purchase of Mi and Redmi products. Stating that the company is committed to bringing unparalleled technology to its consumers, Raghu Reddy, Chief Business Officer, Mi India, said, “With ‘Diwali with Mi’, we are making these products more accessible with exciting offers and are confident that we will keep up the momentum for a strong festive season this year as well. We believe that these offers will further enhance our market leadership and add more joy to this festive season.” The 8GB +128GB and 8GB + 256GB variants of Mi 10 smartphone will be available at Rs 44,999 and Rs 49,999, respectively. Besides this, Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will come with a discount of Rs 1,000, while Redmi Note 9 Pro will be offered with an additional discount of up to Rs 1500. Furthermore, Mi India has joined hands with Axis Bank and Bank of Baroda to offer discounts and cashback to customers for ‘Diwali With Mi’ sale on Mi.com. Credit card holders can avail instant cashback of up to Rs 1000, coupled with easy EMI option for all purchases. The company further revealed, “In addition to smartphones, consumers can also avail discounts on other ecosystem products from Mi India this festive season. Under the festive offer, Mi TV 4A Pro (43) will be available at Rs 21,999 and Mi TV 4X (50) will be available at Rs 30,999. Furthermore, consumers can also avail discounts on Mi TV Stick and Mi Box which will be available at Rs 2,299 and Rs 3,299 respectively. Mi Smart Water Purifier will also be available for Rs 10,999 after a discount of Rs 2,000 and Mi Air Purifier 3 and Mi Air Purifier 2C at an additional discount of Rs 1,000. In the fitness category, Mi Band 4 will be available at Rs 1999, Mi Smart Band 5 at Rs 2499, Redmi Smart Band at Rs 1,299 and the newly launched Mi Watch Revolve can be purchased at an introductory offer of Rs 9,999.” Interestingly, Mi VIP club members will gain access to the sale a day in advance along with the free shipping on 15th October. Moreover, Mi Fans also get an opportunity to win coupons worth Rs 1 crore by playing “Pathaka Run” on Mi Store App between 16th to 21st October. As part of the sale, Mi India is also hosting a Re 1 flash sale, wherein each day the company will list a new product on its website and it can be purchased just for a rupee. The newly-launched Mi 10 series with Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro will be up for pre-order on Flipkart and  Mi.com during ‘Big Billion Days’ and ‘Diwali with Mi’, respectively. Apart from this, Mi India is also offering bundle and combo deals, with additional offers on the second purchases. 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.

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2020: Huawei deals and offers on smartwatches and tablet revealed

If you are planning to buy a new smartwatch for yourself then this is the right time. With festive season sale beginning on Flipkart Huawei has announced what deals and offers in its kitty. During the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale, the company will be three of its popular smart wearables as well as tablets at a lower price. The Chinese tech giant will be offering a line-up of offers and discounts on Huawei Watch GT 2, Huawei Watch GT 2e, Huawei Band 4 and Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite 10. The deals will be accessible when the sale starts on October 16 and run till October 21. Huawei Watch GT 2e During the sale, Huawei Watch GT 2e will be offered at a discounted price of only Rs 9,990. The device was launched in India with a price tag of Rs 11,990. This smartwatch features a circular 1.39-inch AMOLED coloured touchscreen display with 454×454 pixels of resolution and is powered by in house Kirin A1 wearable chipset. The device is 5ATM-certified for water and dust resistance which can be used while swimming and other sports activities. It comes with two side-mounted buttons for navigations. The Huawei smartwatch offers 15 professional workout modes including Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring, sleep as well as stress monitoring. It comes with other features like the weather forecast, timer, flashlight and alarms.  Huawei Watch GT 2  Huawei Watch GT 2 will be available at Rs 12,990 during the Big Billion Day sale. This smartwatch was launched last year in India. It has a Super AMOLED display with a 3D glass screen. Under the hood, the Huawei Watch GT 2 runs Kirin A1 chipset and the 455mAH battery that will enable it to stay alive for 2 weeks with the always-on display. The device is compatible with both Android and iOS devices and comes with features such as a heart rate monitor, sleep monitoring system and fitness tracker. This watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters that is roughly 160 feet underwater.  Huawei Band 4 Huawei Band 4 will be offered at a discounted price of Rs 1,799. The fitness band is available with a coloured display and there are 8 colourful watch faces in different styles of sports, cartoons, intelligence and many more. It has a host of features such as fitness tracking and continuous heart rate monitoring based on the company’s own proprietary TrueSeen 3.5. It is backed up by a 91mAh battery supported by built-in USB in line chargers that offer up to 9 days of battery life on a single charge. Huawei MediaPad M5 lite 10 Huawei MediaPad M5 lite 10 was launched in March this year. The tablet will be available on Flipkart at Rs 18,990 for the 64GB variant during Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale. The Huawei tab comes with a ClariVu 5.0 10.1-inch full-HD IPS multi-touch display with 1,920×1,200 pixels resolution. The device has a smooth metallic unibody with a 2.5D curved glass edge which gives it a premium look. It is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 659 Octa-Core processor coupled with 4GB RAM with 64GB of storage.  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.

Festive Season Sale: Samsung unveils attractive offers on its Storage Devices on Amazon and Flipkart

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Samsung has announced exclusive festive offers on its wide range of external and internal solid state devices (SSDs) and Micro SD cards during the much awaited Flipkart Big Billion Days and Amazon Great Indian Festival. Mind you! These storage devices will be available with discounts, attractive finance schemes, no cost EMIs, and cashback. Stating that with Work from Home being a large part of the new normal, Akash Saxenaa, Senior Director, Enterprise Sales, Samsung India, said, “There has been a spike in demand of storage devices. As a consumer centric brand, our aim is to deliver unparalleled experience and technology that meets our consumers’ expectations. We are confident that our festive offers will make our consumers’ life easier and add more joy to the festivities.” This festive sale period enables consumers to purchase the PSSD T7 Touch at a price of Rs 9,999, Rs 14,999 and Rs 34,999 for 500GB, 1TB and 2TB sizes, respectively. On the other hand, the PSSD T7 will be offered at Rs 6,999, Rs 12,999 and Rs 28,999 for 500GB, 1TB and 2TB sizes, respectively. Moving on the PSSD T5, this password protected portable SSD will go on sale for Rs 5,999, Rs 10,999 and Rs 22,499 for 500GB, 1TB and 2TB sizes, respectively. According to Samsung, “The SATA-based internal SSD 860 EVO will be available for Rs 3,299, Rs 5,299, Rs 9,999 and Rs 22,999 for 250GB, 500GB, 1TB and 2TB sizes, respectively while the NVME/PCIe based internal SSD range 970 EVO Plus that reaches sequential read/write speeds up to 3,500/3,300 MB/s can be bought for Rs 4,299, Rs 6,799 and Rs 11,999 for 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB, respectively. The 870 QVO, Samsung’s latest 2nd generation QLC SSD, will be offered at Rs 8,499 and Rs 15,999 for 1TB and 2TB sizes, respectively.” To provide consumers with more storage and higher speed, Samsung has also stated that its EVO Plus microSD cards will now be offered at a special price of Rs 419, Rs 649, Rs 1,199, Rs 2,999 and Rs 6,499 for 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage variants, respectively. It is worth noting that Flipkart Big Billion Days sale will kickstart on October 16. On the other hand, the Amazon Great Indian Festival starts October 17. 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.

boAt’s ‘Airdopes 461 TWS Earbuds’ to go on sale on Flipkart for Rs 2,999

In order to offer a superior listening and viewing experience, boat stylish has launched another budget-friendly audio gadget called ‘Airdopes 461 TWS Earbuds. This audio gadget is fitted with the latest IWP technology for immediate pairing upon opening the case along with the power of longer playback time of approximately 2 consecutive days. The device will be available on boAt’s website as well as Flipkart on 16th October in Active Black and Bold Blue colours for Rs 2,999. According to the company, boAt ‘Airdopes 461 TWS Earbuds’ also features cutting edge technologies such as ASAP Fast Charge, Crystal Mode and BEAST Mode in a single affordable package. Asserting that the boAt Airdopes 461 bring the latest technology to the boAtheads, Aman Gupta, boAt Co-founder Gamers, said, “Over 80 percent of gamers we surveyed wanted a low latency in real time audio as a key feature. Our R&D team has fine-tuned this product for avid gamers and has developed a first of its kind BEAST Mode in earbuds which addresses this specific need. To top this, the Airdopes 461 supports a 2-day battery, an essential ask from those working from home, working out from home and gamers”. As far as the specifications are concerned, the boAt Airdopes 461 TWS Earbuds comes with Crystal Mode and BEAST Mode. The Crystal mode enables the users to be ‘Ambient Sound Ready’ and toggles the dual mics to help you listen to the sounds around you. On the battery front, the earbud carries a 60mAh LiPo battery offering a massive 6 hours of continuous playback on just a single charge. The battery provides an additional 40 hours of playback time, perfect for entertainment on long trips. With ASAP Fast Charge, the boAt Airdopes 461 TWS earbuds can fetch a playback time of 60 minutes with just 5 minutes of charging. The company further stated that the audio gadget weighs a mere 5.07g each and are ergonomically crafted and designed with a Never-Drop design that keep the earbuds securely in place when in use. The boAt Airdopes 461 is also IPX5-rated to keep them safe from dust and water. The boAt Airdopes 461 are also Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant compatible, making these earbuds your perfect work from home and workout from home partners. Powered by Bluetooth v5, the boAt Airdopes 461 TWS Earbuds offers faster connectivity and a superior range of up to 10 meters. Each earbud features a powerful dynamic 6mm driver for immense auditory bliss. They also sport dual microphones each for superior and the most optimum voice quality over calls while also helping in ambient noise reduction. 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.

Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro with 144Hz refresh rate display and Snapdragon 865 SoC launched in India

After launching Mi 10T Series globally Xiaomi today arrived with the all-new series in India. The series has a regular variant, a Pro variant and a Lite variant but the company only introduced Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro in the country. Both the smartphones feature a 144Hz refresh rate display. The devices are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. The biggest USP of the Pro variant is its 108-megapixel triple rear camera set up and that too with an affordable mid-range price point that would seriously take on all the mid-segment smartphones as well as the premium ones. So, let’s check out the pricing and specifications of the newly launched devices. Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro price and availability Xiaomi Mi 10T has been introduced in two variants whereas Mi 10T Pro will be available in single configurations. The 6GB RAM with 128GB storage option of the Mi 10T has been launched with a price tag of Rs 35,999 while the 8GB RAM option comes at Rs 37,999. It will be available in two Cosmic Black and Lunar Silver colour options. Single 8GB RAM with 128GB storage option of the Pro variant will be offered at Rs 39,999. The device will be available in Aurorao Blue, Cosmic Black, and Lunar Silver colour options. In terms of availability both the Xiaomi phones will be up for pre-orders from October 16 that it’s tomorrow via Mi.com, Flipkart, Mi Home stores. On the pre-booking during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale the company will be offering up to Rs 3,000 bank cashback along with other additional exchange discounts of Rs 2,000 and no-cost EMI options as well. Xiaomi Mi 10T specifications Coming to the specification, the Xiaomi Mi 10T comes with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display with a resolution of 1,080×2,440 pixels. It offers a 20:9 aspect ratio with 144Hz refresh rate support protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone runs Android 10 based MIUI 12. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM with 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Xiaomi Mi 10T On the imaging front, there is a triple camera set up on the back of the phone that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 5-megapixel macro lens. On the front, there is a 20-megapixel selfie camera sensor. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. For connectivity, the mobile phone has 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, infrared (IR), and a USB Type-C port. For biometrics, it comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.  
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro specifications The Pro variant runs Android 10 based MIUI 12 out of the box. The device features the same display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC coupled with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM with up to 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The only major difference is the camera set up which also includes three sensors but this one has a 108-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) while the other sensors remain the same as above. The connectivity options and the battery are also the same as well. 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.  

World Food Day: Top gadgets that will help you prepare great food at home

As October 16 marks the World Food Day, let’s celebrate the occasion by taking look at the some exciting kitchen gadget that will help you prepare some lips-smacking dishes without any hassle. É by NESCAFÉ nescafe-e-smart-coffee-mug If you are a coffee lover, this all-in-one coffee maker and travel mug is the next generation coffee device for life on the go. It can be easily controlled via the NESCAFÉ É Connected Mug app, É perfectly prepares your favourite coffee every single time. Whether it’s a hot and frothy cappuccino, a cool creamy iced coffee or an espresso with an exotic twist, É makes it for you. With its thermal insulation, É lets you enjoy a wide range of consistently high-quality hot and cold coffees designed to your personal taste. It is available for Rs 6,499 on Amazon India. Ninja Air Fryer Ninja air fryer Meet the Ninja Air Fryer, a fast and easy way to cook your favorite foods. Cook and crisp your favorite foods, like 2 lbs of French fries, using little to no oil in a family-sized 4-quart basket. Now, enjoy guilt-free food. Air fry with up to 75 percent less fat than traditional frying methods. It create flat, chip-like dehydrated foods for fun, homemade snacks. The combination of low fan speed and low temperature enables thorough dehydration. It is available on Amazon India. COSORI Electric Kettle cosori The COSORI Electric Glass Kettle is beautiful on the outside and completely food-grade and high quality throughout. The materials used are 100 percent BPA-free and include 304 food-grade stainless steel for both the inner lid and bottom, making it odor-free and healthy to drink. This kettle uses Real British Strix thermostat control and shut-off automatically as soon as the water has boiled. It also has a boil-dry safety feature (dry-run protection) where it turns off if it detects there is no water inside. It is available for Rs 9,628 on Amazon India. Kuvings Cold Press Whole Slow Juicer Kuvings Cold Press Whole Slow Juicer With its slow-rotating masticating technology, Kuvings Slow Juicers cold-presses ingredients and makes 100 percent natural juices, smoothies, and nut milks with maximum nutrients. This kitchen gadget has the motor, juicing bowl and lid, auger, juice strainer and rotation wiper. It will also have Juice and Pulp Jars for gathering the juice. Cleaning kit containing specialized rotating cleaning brush and regular brush are included. The users will also receive a quick start user manual and a recipe book from the company. It comes with a 10 years on Gear and Motor and one year on product. It is available on Amazon India for Rs 19,900 Kent Instant Egg Boiler 36-watt kent-instant-egg-boiler This kitchen gadget from Kent enables you to boil eggs in 3 different modes – hard, medium and soft. It is easy to operate as the user simply needs to do is put the eggs in the appliance, add appropriate quantity of water and select the desired mode. The machine will turn off automatically when the eggs are boiled. It comes with 1-Year Warranty. It is available on Amazon India for Rs 1,170. Kenwood HG369 Grill kenwood grill The Kenwood HG369 Health Grill has easy push buttons to facilitate easy and convenient usage. It offers a quick way to prepare grilled sandwiches. The push button feature that facilitates easy release of plates also enables convenience in cleaning. It is available on Amazon India for Rs 7,890 Kitchenif Digital Ice Cream, Sorbet, Slush & Frozen Yoghurt Maker kitchenif If you love frozen desserts, the Kitchenif digital ice cream maker can help you make ice cream, sorbets, slushes, frozen yoghurts, gelatos and more at your home. This kitchen gadget can come with built-in digital timer that shuts down the motor once the pre-set timer is complete. It is available for Rs 4,871 on Amazon India. GLEN GL 5014 Electric Tandoor glen tandoor The Glen 5014 Electric Tandoor is made of high quality stainless steel for long lasting life. It enables healthy cooking similar to traditional clay tandoors. For effective cooking of different delicacies, three heat selections are provided. The energy efficient heating elements helps in making the food crisp while retaining the flavors and juices of foods. The see through window allows better view of the foods being cooked inside. It is available for Rs 3,845 on Amazon India. Kent Hot Pot Multi-Functional Instant Cooker kent-hot-pot-multifunction-cooker Using Kent Hot Pot Multi-Functional Instant Cooker, one can prepare a variety of lips-smacking dishes using a single appliance. This cooker comes with 15 pre-set features that helps you to bake, steam, fry (with less oil), grill or roast at the touch of a button. The smart 24-hour ‘delay start’ and 12-hour ‘keep warm’ functions helps you multi-task when you are running short of time. It is available for Rs 4,950 on Amazon India. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

iPhone 11 price in India dropped to Rs 54,900, iPhone SE and iPhone XR also received a price cut

Followed by the launch of the Apple iPhone 12 series the company has reduced the price of some of its latest as well as older models. The last year’s iPhone 11 price in India has been dropped down by Rs 13,400 and the base variant now retails at Rs 54,900. In addition to this, the iPhone SE price has also been cut and the new pricing is now reflected on the Apple online store in the country. During the launch of the iPhone 12 series, Apple announced that headphones and charging adapters from the retail boxes of the iPhone XR, iPhone SE and the iPhone 11 will be removed in order to be more eco friendly also the latest line-up does not ship with a charger and EarPods.  The Apple India Online store note reads “As part of our efforts to reach our environmental goals, iPhone 11 no longer includes a power adapter or EarPods. Please use your existing Apple power adapter and headphones or buy these accessories separately.”  The new MRP of the iPhone XR, iPhone SE (2020), and iPhone 11 and other devices have been updated on the company’s website. As per the listing of the Apple India online store iPhone 11 price in India now starts at Rs 54,900 for the base 64GB storage model, whereas the 128GB and the 25GB model will be available at Rs 9,900 and 69,900. The 64GB, 128GB and the 256GB storage variants of the iPhone SE come with a price tag of Rs 39,900, Rs 44,900 and Rs 54,900 respectively. The price of the 64GB version of the iPhone XR has been dropped to Rs 47,900 whereas the 128GB storage model can be accessed at Rs 52,900.
iPhone XR
iPhone XR
In a similar way, the new maximum retail prices (MRP) are also listed on India’s leading online store Amazon and Flipkart too. The company is also offering free AirPods with the iPhone 11 as a part of the Diwali sale and the offer will begin from October 17. On the other hand, Flipkart and Amazon will be offering huge discounts on iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro during their respective festive sales. During the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale, iPhone 11 will be available as low as Rs 47,999 bundled with additional discount offers and bank offers. The discount is applicable on the base variant of the iPhone 11 only on Amazon. iPhone SE Whereas on Flipkart iPhone 11 Pro base variant will be available at Rs 79,999 during Big Billion Days Sale and to further bring down the price the company is also offering bank offers on the purchase of the phone. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Comparison: OnePlus 8T 5G VS OnePlus 8 Pro VS OnePlus 8

The Chinese smartphone company OnePlus finally unveiled its most speculated OnePlus 8T smartphone in India. This is the company upgraded smartphone of the existing OnePlus 8 series. The new device has a new design and top-end features and runs Android 11 out of the box. If you are planning to buy a new OnePlus device this festive season our comparison between OnePlus 8T 5G, OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 will help you understand which is the best buy for you.

Display

OnePlus 8T 5G: 6.55-inch flat fluid AMOLED display OnePlus 8 Pro: 6.78-inch QHD+ Fluid AMOLED display OnePlus 8: 6.55-inch full-HD+ Fluid AMOLED display

Processor

OnePlus 8T 5G: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC OnePlus 8 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor OnePlus 8: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor

Rear camera(s)

OnePlus 8T 5G: 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.  OnePlus 8 Pro: 48-megapixel primary Sony IMX689 sensor+8-megapixel telephoto+48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens+5-megapixel color filter sensor OnePlus 8: 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor with f/1.75 aperture. The set also includes a secondary 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture along with a tertiary 12-megapixel camera sensor with f/2.2 aperture.

Selfie camera

OnePlus 8T 5G: 16-megapixel selfie camera. OnePlus 8 Pro: 16-megapixel OnePlus 8: 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 sensor

RAM and storage

OnePlus 8T 5G: 8GB RAM with 128GB and 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage OnePlus 8 Pro: 8GB of RAM with 128GB storage and 12GB of RAM with 256GB onboard storage OnePlus 8: 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage

Battery 

OnePlus 8T 5G: 4,500mAh battery and supports Warp Charge 65 OnePlus 8 Pro: 4,510mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T  OnePlus 8: 8GB of RAM with 128GB storage and 12GB of RAM with 256GB storage

Operating system

OnePlus 8T 5G: Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 OnePlus 8 Pro:  OxygenOS based on top of Android 10 OnePlus 8: OxygenOS on top of Android 10 

Price

OnePlus 8T 5G: Rs 42,999 OnePlus 8 Pro: Rs 54,999 OnePlus 8: Rs 41,999

Our Take

OnePlus 8T is the company’s latest flagship phone. In terms of specification, the device is a good upgrade to the OnePlus 8 series. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, features a quad rear camera setup and is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with 65W Warp Charge fast charging support 8T is a powerful package. Also, it comes with Android 11 out of the box which is another great feature of the phone. But when it comes to optics OnePlus 8 Pro steals the show. So if you were planning to buy a phone with all the high-end features offered at a lesser price then you can go for the OnePlus 8T 5G. If your preference is to have a phone with better optics then we would suggest you OnePlus 8 Pro. 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.

OnePlus Nord Special Edition: Gray Ash colour variant of OnePlus Nord launched

Late evening in India on Wednesday OnePlus rolled out Gray Ash variant of the OnePlus Nord in India. The device was launched alongside OnePus 8T in the country. The new colour variant joins Blue Marble and Gray Onyx colour options which were introduced in July this year at the time of the launch. The OnePlus Nord Gray Ash colour option is slightly different from the rest of the colour options available. The new one has a lighter finish on its back than the Gray Onxy while the rest of the specs remain the same. Coming to the specifications, the device has a 6.44-inch full-HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate having 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The dual-SIM (Nano) Under the hood, OnePlus Nord is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, which is an excellent mid-range chipset, paired with Adreno 620 GPU and up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM with up to 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage that doesn’t support expansion via a microSD card.  The new colour variant of the OnePlus Nord also has six cameras, four on the back and two on the front. The quad rear camera setup includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture with optical image stabilisation (OIS), an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens that has a field of view (FoV) of 119 degrees with an f/2.25 aperture a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 5-megapixel depth shooter both having an f/2.4 aperture. On the front, it has a dual selfie camera set up, a 2-megapixel Sony IMX616 primary sensor with an f/2.45 aperture and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens that has an FoV of 105 degrees and f/2.45 aperture.  OnePlus Nord Gray Ash OnePlus Nord Gray Ash colour option price and availability The OnePlus Nord Gray Ash colour variant will be available in a single 12GB of RAM with 256GB storage priced at Rs 29,999. While the other Blue Marble and Gray Onyx colour options come in two different configurations. The 6GB RAM with 64GB storage at Rs 24,999 while the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage options comes with a price tag of Rs 27,999. In terms of availability, the OnePlus Nord Gray Ash colour variant will be sold via Amazon in India but the company is yet to announce the sale date of the special edition. 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 10T and Mi 10T Pro launching in India today: Here is how you can watch the event live

Xiaomi is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphones in India today. The company is going to introduce Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro. The new Xiaomi Mi 10T series is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. Both mobile phones also have identical hole-punch display designs and offer a 144Hz refresh rate.  Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro price expected and how to watch the event live Mi 10T and Mi 10 T Pro are launching in India today. The launch event will be held virtually which will take place at 12 noon. The event will be live-streamed via the company’s official YouTube channel and across all its social media channels including Twitter and Facebook. For your convenience, we have embedded the link below.
The company has not announced the official pricing of the device but when the smartphones were launched globally the Mi 10T was priced at EUR 499 (approx Rs 43,000) for the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage while the 8GB variant costs EUR 549 (approx Rs 47,200). It comes in two shades Cosmic Black and Lunar Silver. The Mi 10T Pro launched with a price tag of EUR 599 (approx Rs 51,700) for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage whereas the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage model has been priced at EUR 649 (approx Rs 56,000). It is offered in three colour options Aurora Blue, Cosmic Black and Lunar Silver. Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro specifications We are already aware of the specifications of the Mi 10T 5G and Mi 10T 5G Pro if the Indian variant matched the global variants. Xiaomi Mi 10T will be featuring a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display with a resolution of 1,080×2,440 pixels. It has a 20:9 aspect ratio with 144Hz refresh rate support protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layering. It will run on Android 10 based MIUI 12 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM with 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. For optics, there will be a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 5-megapixel macro lens. Upfront there is a 20-megapixel selfie camera sensor settled inside a hole-punch display. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro will be featuring a similar display. It is going to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC coupled with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM with up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Whereas the camera set will include a 108-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) while the rest of the sensor details remain the same as Mi 10T. 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 15 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance 

Amazon quiz has gone live now on its mobile app platform. The quiz can be played from 8 AM to 12 noon. All you need to do is just answer five easy questions that the e-commerce website puts before you. Today you can stand a chance to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance. Every day Amazon brings a new set of questions that consists of five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. The participants have to answer them correctly to enter into a lucky draw. One wrong answer will get you eliminated from the quiz. Only one person will be declared as a winner and the results are announced at the end every month. By submitting correct answers Amazon customers can win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. To make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all the 5 questions. Check out today’s answers:

October 15 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: This famous palace would be found in which city in India? The answer is- Udaipur Question 2: Name this animal, also the state animal of Sikkim The answer is- Red Panda Question 3: This ‘Golden’ fort is found in which city in India? The answer is- Jaisalmer Question 4: In which city, Europe’s second oldest capital city, is this picture taken? The answer is- Lisbon Question 5: Name this bird which also shares its name with a publishing house. The answer is- Puffin 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.

OnePlus 8T 5G with 120Hz flat fluid AMOLED display launched in India

Chinese technology company OnePlus is one of the top contenders which give tough competition to Apple’s premium devices in terms of specs, optics and pricing. This year the company has launched many devices along with wireless earphones. Just a day after the launch of the iPhone 12 series got unveiled today in India the Chinese smartphone company launched OnePlus 8T 5G. The launch of the OnePlus phone was held virtually all thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s a look at the OnePlus 8T 5G price in India, availability and specifications details. OnePlus 8T 5G price in India and availability details OnePlus 8T 5G has been launched in India in multiple configurations. The 8GB RAM with 128GB storage price has been set at Rs 42,999, while the 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant is priced at Rs 45,999. The device will be available in Lunar silver colour and Aquamarine colour variants. Starting October 16, the phone will be released via Amazon as an early access sale in India and the open sale starting October 17. Besides this the company has also launched Oneplus Nord Gray Ash variant. The new colour edition to the affordable smartphone has been launched in a 12GB RAM with a 256GB of storage priced at Rs 29,999. The company has also introduced OnePlus Buds Z. price of the wireless earphones has been set at Rs and will be available in two classic colours White and Grey. While the OnePlus Buds Z Steven Harrington edition OnePlus 8T 5G specs Coming on the OnePlus 8T 5G specs, the features a 6.55-inch flat fluid AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution, 91.1 percent screen-to-body ratio.  The screen of the OnePlus phone offers a refresh rate of 120Hz, it also has support for HDR10+, 1,100 nits of peak brightness and 240 Hz sampling rate. The device runs on Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 which brings insight AOD Canvas AOD, Bitmoji AOD Live wallpaper and Group Zen Mode. Under the hood, there is Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. For storing more content, you can use a microSD to expand the internal memory. The imaging department has been taken care of by a rectangular-shaped rear camera module that has been shifted to the left side of the back panel. It houses four sensors namely a primary 48-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a secondary 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with 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. Apart from this, the OnePlus phone is backed by a 4,500mAh battery and supports Warp Charge 65. It is claimed to fully charge the battery in 39 minutes, and almost 58% in just 15 minutes. Moreover, the phone has a dual-end Type-C port design to offer support for up to 45W PD fast charge. OnePlus added an additional encryption chip to the charger and cable and 12 temperature sensors to charge intelligently and efficiently in different situations. Also, OnePlus 8T 5G has a new heat dissipation system to keep the charging temperature at a comfortable level. 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.

Samsung India announces exciting festive season offers online consumers

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With one after another festive season offers surfacing online, Samsung has announced mega discounts and exciting cashback offers on its wide range products for consumers shopping online from Samsung’s Online Store. The discounts and offers are valid for a limited period, from October 15 to November 16. Samsung has notified that the consumers shopping from its official website will get the ordered Samsung products to their doorsteps across 16000 PIN codes in India in just 2-3 days. “This festive season, Samsung.com online store is going to be the go-to destination for all Samsung products. Consumers can expect to find as much as 60 percent discount and cashback offers of up to 12.5 percent on select products. We are geared to serve our tech leading products – smartphones, tablets and wearables – with these exciting offers to 99 percent of the pin codes across India,” said Asim Warsi, Senior Vice President, Samsung India. While purchasing products through Samsung.com, consumers avail nearly 40 percent discount on select Galaxy smartphones such as Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S20+. Additionally, one can get almost 60 percent discount on accessories such as wireless chargers and JBL speakers. If one is purchasing products from TV and Home Appliances segment, they can enjoy up to 45 percent discount on a range. “Samsung has also tied up with leading banks – HDFC, ICICI Bank and SBI – so that consumers shopping online from Samsung.com can enjoy up to 12.5 percent cashback on their purchase this festive season. Samsung.com is a one-stop destination for consumers looking to buy Samsung products, including the recently launched Galaxy Tab A7, Galaxy S20FE, Galaxy F41 and Galaxy M31 Prime,” the company revealed. Besides the exciting discount and cashback offers, the tech giant came up with Samsung 20K Advantage offer for Samsung Shop app users where they get a chance to avail 10 shopping vouchers by simply registering on the app. The shopping vouchers can be used to purchase Smartphones, Televisions, Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Tablets, Smartwatches, True Wireless Audio, Accessories & Harman/JBL products. As far as Samsung Referral Advantage Program is concerned, the users can help their friends and family avail discount of nearly 8 percent on purchase of a range of premium smartphones, tablets and wearables through Samsung.com. The company stated, “The Samsung customers recommending the purchase will also receive benefits in the form of Samsung.com vouchers up to Rs 4,500 for successful transactions completed by their friends. Samsung Referral Program is applicable to over 21 devices, which include smartphones, tablets and wearables. During this festive season, the referrer also stands a chance to win additional products for successful referrals.” Talking about the Samsung Student Advantage Storefront on Samsung.com, the student community can check out a special catalogue of products comprising of a diverse option of smartphones, tablets, wearable and accessories. With every purchase above Rs 10,000 along with daily, weekly and a bumper prize, there is an additional assured gift this festive season. Mind you! Students need their official college email id to access the online Storefront. 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.

Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime with 6,000mAh battery and quad cameras launched in India

Recently, the South Korean technology giant Samsung launched its Galaxy M31s smartphone in India at a starting price of Rs 19,499. Today the company has launched another new smartphone called Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime expanding its M-series portfolio. This is the company’s special edition smartphone jointly developed with Amazon.in for consumers this festive season. The device comes integrated with some of the most popular Amazon ecosystem apps along with a complimentary 3-month Prime membership for users to get unlimited free fast delivery, millions of hours of Prime Video content, Ad-free music streaming and hosts of Amazon Prime benefits. Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime price and availability details Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime’s price in India has been set at Rs 16,499 for the 6GB RAM with a 128GB storage model. The company will be offering the smartphone in multiple colour options — Ocean Blue, Space Black and a new colour called Iceberg Blue. The device will go on sale when the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale kicks off on October 17 for the regular members and for the Prime member on October 16. Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime During the sale, the company will be offering Rs 1,000 Amazon Pay cashback to the Prime member on October 16 applicable to all the prepaid orders. Moreover, there will be an additional 10 percent instant cashback on HDFC card payments. The phone will also be accessible via Samsung.com and select retail stores in the country. Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime specifications Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U sAMOLED Display. The phone runs on One UI 2.1 based on top of Android 10. Under the hood, there will be an octa-core Exynos 9611 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. For more storage, there is an option to expand the internal storage using a microSD card to up to 512GB. For taking photos and videos, Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime carries a quad rear camera setup consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel Ultra-Wide camera with a 123-degree field of view, a 5-megapixel macro lens for taking close-up shots of objects and a 5-megapixel depth sensor for taking portrait shots with live focus. It can also record 4K videos and shoot in hyper-lapse, slow-mo and super-steady modes. Besides, it has a dedicated night mode for great low light photography. While on the front the phone sports a 32-megapixel selfie camera which also supports 4k video recording and slow-mo selfies. Apart from this, the device packs a massive 6,000mAh battery along with a Type C 15W fast charger out of the box. It is touted to offer uninterrupted video playback of up to 26 hours. Galaxy M31 Prime users also get a pre-installed dedicated folder, containing some of the most popular Amazon ecosystem apps such as Amazon Shopping, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Music, Kindle and Audible. Commenting on the launch, Samsung India’s Sandeep Singh Arora, Senior Director, said that “Galaxy M31 has been a consistent best-seller on Amazon as our young millennial and Gen Z consumers loved its monster features. For Galaxy M31 Prime, we worked closely with Amazon to add new features that enrich user experiences. Galaxy M31 Prime is a great example of Samsung’s technology prowess and Amazon’s suite of prime offerings designed to give consumers the best of entertainment and shopping experiences. With Galaxy M31 Prime, consumers will get a truly Mega Entertainer smartphone this festive season.”    For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Vs iPhone 12 Pro Max Vs iPhone 11 Pro Max

The Premium smartphone company Apple on Tuesday announced the launch of its latest iPhone 12 series. Apple has unveiled four new iPhones namely- iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. All the phones are powered by the new A14 Bionic processor. Out of the four handsets, the later ones are the premium ones  To know how the new handset is different from its predecessor iPhone 11 Pro Max read our comparison.

Display

iPhone 12 Pro:  6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display iPhone 12 Pro Max: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display iPhone 11 Pro Max: 6.5-inch Super Retina displays that come with a resolution of 458ppi.

Processor

iPhone 12 Pro: A14 Bionic chip  iPhone 12 Pro Max: A14 Bionic chip  iPhone 11 Pro Max: A13 Bionic chip

Rear camera(s)

iPhone 12 Pro: 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor that comes with f/2.4 aperture and 120-degree field of view, secondary 12-megapixel wide-angle shooter with f/1.6 aperture and 12-megapixel telephoto camera with f/2.0 aperture and 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, 4x optical zoom range, and up to 10x digital zoom  iPhone 12 Pro Max: 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor that comes with f/2.4 aperture and 120-degree field of view, secondary 12-megapixel wide-angle shooter with f/1.6 aperture and 12-megapixel telephoto shooter with f/2.2 aperture and 2.5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, 5x optical zoom range, and up to 12x digital zoom iPhone 11 Pro Max: 12-megapixel image sensors that are accompanied by f/1.8 wide-angle, f/2.4 ultra-wide-angle, and f/2.4 telephoto lenses

Selfie camera

iPhone 12 Pro: 12-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture and Retina flash support iPhone 12 Pro Max: 12-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture and Retina flash support iPhone 11 Pro Max: 12MP front camera

Operating system

iPhone 12 Pro: iOS 14 iPhone 12 Pro Max: iOS 14 iPhone 11 Pro Max: iOS 13

Price

iPhone 12 Pro: Rs. 1,19,900 iPhone 12 Pro Max: Rs. 1,29,900 iPhone 11 Pro Max: Rs 1,07,100

Our Take

If you want a premium smartphone with all the latest features and also not afraid to spend a large chunk of money on one of the most premium-looking smartphones then you can go for iPhone 11 Pro Max as it has an improved camera setup. Moreover, it also has a larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. But we would recommend you to go for the Pro variant though it features a less bigger display all the specifications are almost identical to Pro Max also it would cost you a bit less expensive. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Canon EOS M50 Mark II mirrorless camera launched in India for Rs 58,995

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In order to help photography enthusiasts create captivating photos and videos with ease, Canon has now launched the EOS M50 Mark II mirrorless camera with a price tag of Rs 58 995.00 (inclusive of all taxes). The sales of this newly-launched EOS M50 Mark II will start from December. “We are delighted to launch EOS M50 Mark II, the mirrorless camera that helps you master the art of both stills and video. The camera is packed with a wide range of features that are sure to augment your movie shooting experience manifolds,” said Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India. The multifaceted EOS M50 Mark II enables vloggers to live-stream directly to YouTube by connecting to Wi-Fi as well as enables users to create 4K quality videos seamlessly in various scenarios. This camera comes with an enhanced Eye Detection AF, which is able to detect and focus on a subject’s eye even when the person is far away. With a shooting speed of up to 7.4fps with servo AF, the EOS M50 Mark II camera enables users to capture multiple shots of moving subjects such as children or pets. Its built-in high-resolution electronic viewfinder (EVF) makes for easy viewing even when shooting in the bright outdoors. Furthermore, the AF frame display in EVF or LCD screen of the EOS M50 Mark II reveals which part of the picture the camera is focusing on, has also been improved. It is now faster and tracks the subject more smoothly, so users will always know which part of the picture will be in focus without experiencing any on-screen lag. Display speed on the AF frame display in the viewfinder or LCD screen has also been improved on the EOS M50 Mark II, allowing for a better visualisation of the tracking. Besides this, the EOS M50 Mark II also provides an enhanced movie shooting experience. Canon revealed that by keeping the subject within the frame while shooting, the camera will track the subject smoothly. Additionally, users can also expect enhanced AF stability during 4K movies shooting with EF-M lenses. The EOS M50 Mark II supports movie digital zoom (approx. 3-10x) at the central part of the screen during shooting that can be combined with optical zoom on a zoom lens to achieve magnified shooting with up-close shots. On the EOS M50 Mark II, an “add rotate info” option enables automatic vertical playback on smart devices, PCs and compatible social media to provide enhanced viewing experience. Lastly, the EOS M50 Mark II allows video bloggers to live-stream directly to YouTube using Wi-Fi without a streaming unit. This camera comes fitted with a Vari-angle LCD monitor and features such as touch screen recording, movie self-timer and an external microphone jack. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Comparison: iPhone 12 mini VS iPhone 12 VS iPhone 11

On Tuesday the tech giant Apple took the wraps off its most awaited iPhone 12 series globally. The new line-up includes four new models out of which the iPhone mini is the newest entrant while iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are the follow-up of last year’s iPhone 11 series. The latter two are the top two variants as well as the expensive ones while the earlier two mini and the standard models are the most economical handsets that the company is offering. To compare we have put together iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 to help you decide which offers all the features at its best price 

Display

iPhone 12 mini: 5.4-inch OLED Super Retina display iPhone 12:  6.1-inch OLED Super Retina display iPhone 11: 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display

Processor

iPhone 12 mini: A14 Bionic SoC iPhone 12:  A14 Bionic SoC iPhone 11: A13 Bionic chipset

Rear camera(s)

iPhone 12 mini: 12-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.6 lens and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter with an f/2.4 aperture iPhone 12: 12-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.6 lens and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter with an f/2.4 aperture iPhone 11: Dual camera set up with 12MP wide-angle lens and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor

Selfie camera

iPhone 12 mini: 12-megapixel camera sensor iPhone 12: 12-megapixel camera sensor iPhone 11: 12MP selfie camera

Operating system

iPhone 12 mini: iOS 14 iPhone 12: iOS 14 iPhone 11: iOS 13

Storages

iPhone 12 mini: 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB  iPhone 12:  64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB  iPhone 11: 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB 

Price

iPhone 12 mini: Rs. 69,900 iPhone 12: Rs. 79,900 iPhone 11: Rs 54,900

Our Take

On the specs sheet, both iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 are very much similar. The display size is the same but the latest one has an OLED Super Retina display while the older one comes with a Liquid Retina display. Other differences are of the OS and the processor. On the other hand, the iPhone 12 mini offers a smaller display yet it is also expensive as compared to the last year’s model. So our pick would-be iPhone 11 as the company has recently reduced the price of the phone Rs 54,900 from Rs 68,300. 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.

iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max Price in India announced

Late night on Tuesday Apple introduced its most awaited iPhone 12 series globally. This time the company launched four new devices iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. As the names suggest the iPhone 12 mini is the smallest and the most affordable amongst the four. While the others are the follow-up of the iPhone 11 series that now comes with a more powerful A14 chipset, a bigger display, runs iOS 14 and has improved camera capabilities. Alongside iPhones the company has also introduced HomePod mini as well as MagSafe wireless charger. During the launch, the company only announced the US pricing but just after the launch event also shared Indian pricing as well as its availability details. iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max price in India and availability details Starting with the iPhone 12 mini 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 the price of the iPhone 12 starts 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. The price of the iPhone 12 Pro in India has been set at Rs 1,19,900 for the 128GB variant, the 256GB model will be offered at Rs 1,29,900 and the 512GB model will retail at Rs 1,49,900. Lastly, iPhone 12 Pro Max on the other hand 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 retailing at Rs 1,59,900. iPhone 12 will go on sale in the country on October 30. Whereas the pro and the Pro Max will go on pre-orders on October 23 and November 6 respectively. According to the company, iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max will go on sale on October 30 and November 13 respectively.
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro
Specifications Speaking of the specifications, all the models will run iOS 14 apart from this, the iPhone 12 series will ship Super Retina XDR OLED displays with a Ceramic Shield glass cover on top for protection. The iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4-inch display. According to the company, there is no major difference between the mini and iPhone 12.  The iPhone 12 Pro features a 6.1-inch display whereas the iPhone 12 Pro Max features a 6.7-inch display. The iPhone 12 series supports 5G and is powered by the A14 Bionic SoC with a six-core processor and four-core GPU. With regard to the cameras iPhone 12 ships dual 12-megapixel wide-angle sensors with support for low light photography and night mode too. Whereas the triple rear camera setup on the iPhone 12 Pro features two wide-angle sensors and a telephoto sensor with a LiDAR sensor allowing a faster AR experience, and improved depth perception. On the other hand, iPhone 12 Pro Max has a much-advanced triple rear camera set up as the telephoto lens has a 65mm focal length that allows 2.5x optical zoom and a zoom range of 5x. Both Pro and ProMax has support for RAW format images that use Apple Pro RAW. HomePod mini and new MagSafe wireless charging  Apart from the iPhones the company also introduced the new HomePod mini with an S5 processor and computational audio technology for optimised sound for the room. According to the company when two HomePod mini devices are placed in a single room they will intelligently become a stereo pair. To provide haptic feedback and seamless audio at the end of the year it will be extending the iPhone’s U1 ultra-wideband chip to it. The device will have support for Apple Music, Apple Podcasts along with other third-party services such as Amazon Music and more. Also, the company introduced the new MagSafe wireless charging for iPhones. This has standard support of up to 15W wireless charging which can be put on to the back of iPhones. 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.

OnePlus 8T all set to go official today in India: Here is how you can watch the live stream

OnePlus 8T is all set to launch in India. The device is an upgraded variant of the existing OnePlus 8T series. The new variant will be shipping a 4,500mAh battery and support for Warp Charge 65. In addition to this, there will be a 120Hz Fluid Display 100% DCI-P3, the colour space favoured by the film industry. Read on to know more about what we can expect from today’s event. How to watch the Livestream of the OnePlus 8T Today OnePlus will be hosting a virtual launch event to unveil its latest mobile handset in India that is OnePlus 8T. The online launch event will kickstart at 7.30 PM IST and will be webcast to company’s all the social media channels via OnePlus World and Youtube.
Right now, there are no words from the company with regard to the official pricing of the device but recently the phone got listed on Amazon Germany website which accidentally the OnePlus 8T configurations details as well as its pricing. As per the listing, the smartphone will be offered in two different configurations 8GB RAM with 128GB storage variant and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage variant priced at EUR 599 (approx Rs 51,700) and EUR 699 (approx Rs 60,000) respectively. The handset will come in two colour options Aquamarine Green and Lunar Silver. OnePlus 8T specifications expected to come Little by little OnePlus shared quite a few information about the OnePlus 8T. In terms of design, the device is tipped to arrive in an Aquamarine Green and Lunar Silver. The camera module on the back has been shifted to the side however OnePlus 8 has it in the centre. The phone will be featuring a rectangular-shaped quad rear camera module accompanied by a flash and what seems to be a laser autofocus sensor. It will have a glossy finish and a hole-punch display with the cut out placed on the top left. The power button and the toggle switch are positioned on the right side whereas the volume rocker key has been placed on the left side of the phone. Down below it has a USB Type-C port the speaker grille, and SIM tray slot. OnePlus 8T In addition to this, the phone will be having a 120Hz display refresh rate and 65W fast charging support for the 4,500mAh battery. OnePlus 8T is also confirmed to run Android 11-based OxygenOS 11. It is likely to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. Apart from this, the quad rear camera setup is expected to consist of a primary 48-megapixel sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a secondary 16-megapixel sensor, a 5-megapixel lens and a 2-megapixel sensor. While on the front it is likely to have a 16-megapixel selfie camera.  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’s HomePod mini to go on sale for Rs 9,900: Here’s what you must know

In order to delivers impressive sound, Apple has finally launched HomePod mini that will be available in white and space grey for Rs 9,900 at apple.com, and Apple Authorised Resellers. At just 3.3 inches tall, HomePod mini is packed with innovative technologies and advanced software that together enable computational audio to deliver breakthrough audio quality wherever it is placed. HomePod mini audio device works with iPhone SE, iPhone 6s or later, or iPod touch (7th generation) running iOS 14; or iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air 2 or later, or iPad mini 4 or later running iPadOS 14 as well as iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini. Asserting that HomePod mini has everything customers want in a smart speaker, Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, said, “HomePod mini is the ultimate smart speaker for anyone with an Apple device. It works effortlessly with iPhone to hand off music, answer calls, or deliver personalized listening suggestions, elevates the sound from Apple TV, plays music from a Mac, and so much more. There’s a lot of Apple innovation packed into such a small speaker, all at an affordable price.” Designed to work with Apple Music, podcasts, radio stations from iHeartRadio, radio.com, and TuneIn, HomePod mini offers an incredibly acoustic experience via computational audio to deliver peak performance. In addition, the Apple S5 chip in HomePod mini functions with advanced software to analyze the unique characteristics of the music and apply complex tuning models to optimize loudness, adjust the dynamic range, and control the movement of the driver and passive radiators in real time. Looking at the other specifications, HomePod mini offers an Apple-designed acoustic waveguide to direct the flow of sound down and out toward the bottom of the speaker for a 360-degree audio experience. There is a three-microphone array listens for “Hey Siri,” and a fourth inward-facing microphone helps isolate sound coming from the speaker to improve voice detection when music is playing. According to Apple, “With the intelligence of Siri, HomePod mini delivers a personalized and deeply integrated experience for iPhone customers. Siri can identify who is speaking and tailor music and podcasts to their preferences, and respond to personal requests, like accessing messages, reminders, notes, and calendar appointments, or making and answering phone calls. Siri also offers users a personal update for a quick snapshot of their day. With a single request, users can ask Siri “What’s my update?” to hear the latest news, weather, traffic, reminders, and calendar appointments.” Moreover, HomePod mini makes controlling smart home accessories easier than ever with simple voice commands for Siri to turn off the lights, change the temperature, lock the doors, or set a scene. 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 14 Amazon Quiz: Answer five easy question and win Dyson Airwrap

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

October 14 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Which country is credited with inventing this food item? The answer is- Italy Question 2: Name this domed building which is the largest church in the world. The answer is- St. Peter’s Basilica Question 3: In which city is this tall building located? The answer is- Dubai Question 4: In which movie series would you find this character? The answer is- Star Wars Question 5: In which of these sports, would this type of glove usually be used? The answer is- Baseball 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 launches 5G-enabled iPhone 12 series: Price, specifications, availability and more

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In what is being regarded as the new era for iPhone with the arrival of 5G, Apple has finally launched much-anticipated iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini. Featuring edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays and a new Ceramic Shield front cover, the iPhone 12 series will be available in five aluminum finishes, including blue, green, black, white, and red. Mind you! Pre-orders for Apple iPhone 12 will start on October 16, while the device will be available for purchase on October 23. On the other hand, the iPhone 12 mini can be pre-ordered on November 6. The iPhone 12 mini will hit the stores on November 13. Expressing excitement to bring these impressive new capabilities to our customers with iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini, Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, said, “We’re once again pushing the boundaries to deliver incredible computational photography advancements, Super Retina XDR displays, and the biggest leap in durability in iPhone history with the new Ceramic Shield front cover. Available in two great sizes, iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini take design to a new level in a new form factor that’s as beautiful as it is durable, and makes it easier than ever for customers to find the perfect iPhone to fit their lifestyle.” With the most 5G bands on any smartphone, Apple iPhone 12 variants 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. Talking about the design, Apple revealed that “The elevated new design of the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 and 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini are as beautiful as they are durable. And iPhone 12 mini is the smallest, thinnest, and lightest 5G smartphone in the world, re-architected to pack all the technology of iPhone 12 into a delightfully compact size, while still delivering an impressively large and immersive edge-to-edge display.” Featuring a sleek new flat-edge design with an aerospace-grade aluminum enclosure and combined with the Ceramic Shield front cover, Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini feature all-screen Super Retina XDR displays, a 2 million-to-1 contrast ratio for true blacks, a HDR viewing experience and almost twice the peak brightness of iPhone 11. These handsets come leading IP68 rating for water resistance up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes. On the camera front, Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini comes with computational photography features enabled by A14 Bionic and a new dual-camera system. It features the Ultra-Wide camera and a new Wide camera with an ƒ/1.6 aperture that provides 27 percent more light for even more amazing low-light photos and videos. Moreover, Night mode and Deep Fusion now on all cameras enable users to experience brighter pictures and better contrast. Besides these feature, the much-awaited iPhone 12 showcases the first camera to shoot HDR video with Dolby Vision to help Apple loves capture, edit, and share cinema-grade videos natively on iPhone. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini provide improved cinematic video stabilization. Furthermore, both iPhone 12 models come with MagSafe that enhances wireless charging to deliver a unique experience to iPhone by providing up to 15W of power. Customers can also expect innovative MagSafe accessories from third-party manufacturers. Available in Australia, China, Germany, Japan, the UK, the US, and more than 30 other countries and regions, Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini will be available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB models in blue, green, black, white, and red starting at $799 and $699, respectively. Additionally, one can also avail iPhone 12 for $22.87 a month or $549 with trade-in and iPhone 12 mini for $18.70 a month or $449 with trade-in from apple.com, in the Apple Store app, and at Apple Store locations. The devices can be further purchased via Apple Authorized Resellers and select carriers.

Blaupunkt BTW Pro+ with truly wireless earphones launched in India

German audio products brand Blaupunkt has announced the launch of its new truly wireless earphones BTW Pro+ in India today. The device is another variant of BTW Pro that launched in India earlier this year. The TWS earphones are IPX7 rated and are powered by Qualcomm Apt with dual mics along with a wireless charging feature. Talking about the launch of BTW Pro+ in India, Mr. Sukhesh Madaan, CEO, Blaupunkt Audio India said, “Blaupunkt has always tried to meet the standards of Indian market and expectations of the consumers. The competition in the Audio segment for Wireless Bluetooth earphones and headphones is already very high. And now, Blaupunkt with their 20+ years of experience in the Indian market and innovation is all set to raise the standards of audio experience. I am confident and excited about our latest launch, BTW-Pro+ that it will do wonders in the market. All our previous offerings With Envent as our India partner for Audio products, we believe that our TWS Bluetooth earphones are a perfect companion and an all-round product for the millennials and Gen Z, with advanced features and technology.” The Blaupunkt BTW Pro+ is the latest offering from the German company featuring Bluetooth 5.0. It has support for the Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth codec and features a 9.2 mm driver. The new earphones come with a dual-microphones setup on each earbud with external noise cancellation for better audio clarity on calls. Blaupunkt BTW Pro+  The Blaupunkt BTW Pro is also IPX7-rated for water and sweat resistance. The audio device has 70mah in each ear coupled with a 740mah battery case which comes with a standby time of 120 hours and playtime of 36 hours. In addition to this, the earphones have Hey Siri/OK Google Voice Assistants that let you set appointments, make calls, have messages read back to you, turn up the volume and so much more. The Blaupunkt earphones also have auto-pairing options and come with full touch controls. The price of the Blaupunkt BTW Pro+ has been set at Rs 6,999 and will be available via e-commerce website Amazon Tatacliq and more. On Amazon, these earphones will be accessible at a discounted price of Rs 6,818 and will be available in a single Black colour option. 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.