Samsung launched Galaxy S20 FE in India
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has been officially launched in India. The South Korean smartphone brand has introduced the 4G variant only today. However last month at the global launch event the company brought both 4G as well as 5G version of the Galaxy S20 FE. The key specs of the device include a 120Hz refresh rate display, triple rear camera and is powered by octa-core Exynos 990 SoC. Check out the pricing and specification below.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE price and availability
In India Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has been introduced with a price tag of Rs 49,999 for the single 8GB RAM with a 128GB storage option. The device in the country will be offered in five colour options Cloud Red, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy and Cloud White. According to the company, the pre-order will open on October 9 and the device is scheduled to go on sale starting October 16 via e-commerce portal Amazon, Samsung India online store, and select offline retailers.
On pre-booking, customers can avail special benefits worth INR 8000, including Samsung e-store benefits worth INR 4000 and an Upgrade Bonus of INR 3000 or cashback up to INR 4000 through HDFC Bank cards.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE specifications
The 4G variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE features a 6.5-inch Infinity-O Super AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate support, a 240Hz touch report rate, a 20:9 aspect ratio with a pixel density of 407ppi, protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Exynos 990 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB using a MicroSD card.
For optics, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE features a triple rear camera setup that includes a primary 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 123-degree field of view (FoV) and f/2.2 aperture and lastly an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.0 aperture. The rear cameras support 3x Optical Zoom, up to 30x Super-Resolution Zoom, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and Tracking AF. In terms of the selfie, there is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture along with autofocus support.
The device is IP68 certified which makes it dust and water-resistant. The connectivity options on the phone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, hall sensor, and a proximity sensor. The smartphone houses a 4,500mAh battery 15W fast charging, wireless charging and Samsung’s Wireless PowerShare support.
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Poco C3 with MediaTek Helio G35 SoC officially launched in India
Poco C3 has gone official in India. Xiaomi launched its new budget smartphone in the country under its sub-brand Poco today. The device is powered by MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. It has an HD+ display, triple rear cameras and more. The device is a twisted variant of Redmi 9C which launched a few months back in Malaysia. Moreover, the company will be offering the mobile phone at reduced pricing as a part of an introductory offer via Flipkart.
Poco C3 price and availability in India
Poco C3 has been launched in India in two storage configurations of 3GB RAM with 32GB storage and 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage model. The 3GB RAM variant will be available for purchase at an introductory price of Rs 7,499 while the 4GB RAM option will be offered with a price tag of Rs 8,999. The company says this introductory price is valid for a limited period only and will raise the prices after the festive season is over. The device comes in three colour options- Arctic Blue, Lime Green, Matte Black. The smartphone is scheduled to go on sale in the country via e-commerce website Flipkart starting October 16.
Poco C3 specifications
Poco C3 shares quite a lot of similarities with Redmi 9C. The newly launched smartphone features a 6.53-inch HD+ LCD waterdrop-style notch display with 720×1,600 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. This runs on MIUI 12 for Poco on top of Android 10. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 chipset coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card.
In terms of optics, Poco C3 sports a triple rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Further assisted by a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, the device features a 5-megapixel selfie sensor with f/2.2 aperture.
Poco C3 houses a 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging support and is P2i-rated for splash-resistance. For connectivity, there is a 3.5mm audio jack, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Micro USB port
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Poco C3 specifications
Poco C3 shares quite a lot of similarities with Redmi 9C. The newly launched smartphone features a 6.53-inch HD+ LCD waterdrop-style notch display with 720×1,600 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. This runs on MIUI 12 for Poco on top of Android 10. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 chipset coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card.
In terms of optics, Poco C3 sports a triple rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Further assisted by a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, the device features a 5-megapixel selfie sensor with f/2.2 aperture.
Poco C3 houses a 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging support and is P2i-rated for splash-resistance. For connectivity, there is a 3.5mm audio jack, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Micro USB port
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The designer watch manufacturer Fossil has launched its affordable range of new smartwatches in the market. The company has introduced Fossil Gen 5E smartwatch models in different sizes as well as styles. The new line up includes both 42mm and 44mm case size options. Moreover, smart wearable also comes in distinct colour options. These run on Wear OS by Google and are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset.
Fossil Gen 5E smartwatch models price and availability
The all-new Fossil Gen 5E has been introduced in the US. The price of both 42mm and 44mm case size options starts at $249 that translates to Rs 18,200. Both options will be available for both male and female users in different styles and colour options. This will be offered in Black Silicone, Brown Leather, Black Stainless Steel, Two-Tone Stainless Steel, Rose Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Mesh, Rose Gold-Tone Stainless Steel and Blush Silicone. The pre-orders of the smartwatch have opened in the US and according to the company, the shipping will begin from November 3. As of now, there is no word from the company with regard to the international availability of the watch.
Fossil Gen 5E specifications
As we mentioned earlier Fossil Gen 5E comes in two sizes, the 42mm and 44mm. The 42mm models carry a 1.19-inch AMOLED display which has a resolution of 390×390 and pixel density of 328ppi. All the models with this size have stainless steel and have a gold finish with an attached 18mm wrist strap. Whereas the 44mm case size has a 22mm wrist strap attached to it. The watch runs on Google’s Wear OS and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage.
The Fossil Gen 5E Black Silicone model is 5ATM rated for water resistance while the Brown Leather and Black Stainless Steel are rated for 3ATM water resistance. On the other hand, all the women models of the smartwatch come with 5ATM water resistance.
All the smart wearables feature a built-in speaker to answer calls, multi-day battery modes, and heart rate and activity tracking. One can also get notified, receive, or reply tests with a tap. The user can also control music, change the volume and more. For contactless payment, Gen 5E also has Google Pay. As we said earlier it has various battery modes on it that include daily mode, extended mode, time only mode and custom mode.
Over that, the smartwatch also features an Always-On display with a screen waking button and touch. For connectivity, this has Bluetooth 4.2 LE, NFC, GPS, LTE, and Wi-Fi. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, gyroscope, off-body IR, and PPG heart rate sensor.
As the device is voice-enabled one can also control their smart home device with their voice command. Interestingly with Toyota remote connect you can start your car from afar.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE confirmed to launch in India today
Last month the South Korean smartphone brand Samsung officially unveiled Samsung Galaxy S20 FE globally. Today the company is all geared up to launch the Lite variant of Galaxy S20 in India. The device comes with triple cameras, a hole punch display with 120Hz refresh rate support, and an advanced chipset. The company has introduced two 4G and 5G variants with different SoC.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE expected pricing and availability details
Though the has not yet confirmed the pricing for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE in India. The company is expected to bring a 4G variant only to the country however the smartphone is available in both 4G and 5G options globally. The Indian variant of FE is expected to be offered in an 8GB RAM with a 128GB storage option only. However, the global variant comes in 6GB RAM with 128GB, 8GB RAM with 128GB, and 8GB with 256GB options.
This smartphone will be offered in multiple colour options Cloud Red, Cloud Orange, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy and Cloud White. But similar to the other three configurations the Cloud Orange will also not arrive in India.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE specifications
As the smartphone has already been revealed globally we are already familiar with its specs. Galaxy S20 FE comes with a 6.5-inch Infinity-O Super AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 407ppi. The 4G variant is powered by octa-core Exynos 990 SoC and is expected to be paired with an 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB using a MicroSD card.
In terms of cameras, the smartphone features a primary 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 123-degree field of view (FoV) and f/2.2 aperture and lastly an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.0 aperture. The rear cameras support 3x Optical Zoom, up to 30x Super-Resolution Zoom, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and Tracking AF. In terms of the selfie, there is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture along with autofocus support.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is backed up by a 4,500mAh battery 15W fast charging, wireless charging and Samsung’s Wireless PowerShare support.
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Poco C3 with triple rear camera set up set to launch in India
Poco C3 is officially going to launch today in India. Xiaomi-sub brand has not shared much about the smartphone but the device is said to be a rebranded variant of Redmi 9C which launched a few months back in Malaysia. Also, the smartphone will be sold through the e-commerce website Flipkart in the country. The confirmed features by the company for Poco C3 include a triple rear camera setup that will include a 13-megapixel primary sensor and will be available with up to 4GB of RAM. Moreover, there will be an HD+ display with a 5,000mAh battery.
Poco C3 expected pricing and how to watch the event live
Poco C3 will be launching in India today. The event is going to webcast through a virtual launch event that is going to be live-streamed via Loco game streaming app, Rheo TV, Gaming Monk other than the official YouTube channel and social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. However, we have embedded the link below for your convenience.
In terms of pricing the device is going to be priced around Rs 10,990 for the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage. As it is said to be a rebranded variant of Redmi 9C the pricing of the smartphone is going to be similar to what is being offered in Malaysia. There the 2GB RAM with 32GB storage models comes at MYR 429 that translates to Rs 7,500.
Poco C3 expected specifications
Poco C3 is confirmed to features an HD+ waterdrop-style notch design display. On the back of the phone there will a triple camera set up that is going to include a 3-megapixel primary camera and a macro lens. Moreover, it going to be backed up by a 5,000mAh battery.
If the rumours are to be believed that Poco C3 is going to be a rebranded variant of Redmi 9C then it is surely going to share a lot of similarities that include a 6.53-inch HD+ LCD display with 720×1,600 pixels of resolution. It is going to be powered by MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. While the rear camera set up is expected to include a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Poco C3 will house a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging. For connectivity, there will be a 3.5mm audio jack, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Micro-USB port for charging. Also, it should include a rear fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock support.
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October 6 Amazon Quiz: Participate and win Rs 10,000 Amazon Pay Balance
Every day Amazon India brings a daily quiz for its customers to win exciting new prizes every day on its platform. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Today you can win Rs 10,000 Amazon Pay Balance if you managed to answer all the questions correctly. Daily a new set of questions is presented in front of the participants that gives millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes.
The Amazon Quiz has gone live on its mobile platform. The participants have to answer 5 questions that are based on general knowledge and current affairs. After clearing the daily quiz their name will be shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. Amazon announces the results of the lucky draw at the end of the month. So today’s Quiz will let you win Rs 10,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
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October 6 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: What are these birds called? The answer is- Flamingoes Question 2: This famous bridge is located in which city? The answer is- San Francisco Question 3: Name this food item, popular in France and around the world The answer is- Crepe Question 4: What is the name given to this young one of an animal? The answer is- Joey Question 5: This famous place is in which country? The answer is- SingaporeHow to play Amazon Quiz?
- Sign in to the Amazon App. If you are not signed in, you will be directed to a sign-in page.
- Scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
- Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
- There will be a total of 5 questions. Answer all 5 questions correctly to enter the lucky draw.
- Getting any question incorrect makes you ineligible for today’s lucky draw. You can try again tomorrow for a new prize.
- The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.
Blaupunkt ‘SBA01’ Standalone Soundbar launched in India for Rs 4,999
With festive season in India is around the corner and businesses are gearing up to woo the buyers as the market is settling in the new normal phase this year, Blaupunkt has launched its SBA01 Standalone Soundbar in the Indian Market. Despite coming from a high-end German brand, the SBA01 is competitively priced starting Rs 4,999 and is available exclusively on amazon.in.
Asserting that Blaupunkt’s latest launch SBA01 Soundbar is one of the star products in home audio portfolio, Sukhesh Madaan, CEO, Blaupunkt Audio India, said, “We are confident that it will surely become the first choice of Indian users in the home audio market for its unique design and high-performance quality. This new product aims to reach out to all the millennial, music enthusiasts, cinema lover’s etc. Amidst the stiff competition in the Audio segment for soundbars, the SBA01’s high quality along with the best technology, design and style will be of any significance in this segment.”
According to Blaupunkt, the design of the soundbar is inspired by the efficient and unique German lifestyles which looks elegant and is functionally sophisticated. There is digital signal processing which allows the soundbar to be driven to full utility through the close sync of hardware and software. One can simply trust the German roots to make sure that technology, design and materials come together in the best possible way.
The SBA01 Soundbar is meant for those passionate audio enthusiasts who love music and look for best quality, expect clarity of every frequency and the richness of the bass.
As far as other features are concerned, Blaupunkt SBA01 soundbar has 2 build-in woofers and 2 build-in speakers. These 4 speakers work in unison to give you 100Watts of pure audio reproduction. The Twin 3 inch subwoofers along with Dual 2 inch full range speaker drivers enhance the bass response and add a deep and rich experience. Additionally, the Digital Signal Processing allows the soundbar to be driven to full utility through the close sync of hardware and software and puts a typical German Reliability Stamp.
Blaupunkt ‘SBA01’ Standalone Soundbar offers ease of connectivity of your TV with HDMI Arc or Optical/ AUX/ line-in and Bluetooth. The company claims that no soundbar in this price range will give you all connections and that too visible in the front with the Digital LED display for instant information. It also has four sound modes right on the fingertip of remote: Music, Movies, Dialog and Flat. The audio reproduction delivers a big cinema experience as the woofer’s deep sound is coupled with clarity and separation that ensures best sound experience.
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Paytm rolls out its Android Mini App Store to support Indian developers
Paytm has rolled out its Android Mini App Store to support Indian developers to take their innovative products to the masses. According to the India’s leading digital payments and technology platform, Mini apps are a custom-built mobile website that gives users app-like experience without having to download them. Mind you! Paytm asserts that this would greatly benefit millions of citizens to save their limited data and phone memory. The company is also providing listing and distribution of these mini-apps within its app without any charges. For payments, developers will be able to give a choice of Paytm Wallet, Paytm Payments Bank, UPI, net-banking and Cards to their users.
Asserting that Paytm is launching something that creates an opportunity for every Indian app developer, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder & CEO – Paytm said, “Paytm Mini App Store empowers our young Indian developers to leverage our reach and payments to build new innovative services. For Paytm users, it will be a seamless experience that doesn’t require any separate download and enables them to use their preferred payment option.”
In order to enable small developers and businesses to set up low-cost, quick-to-build mini-apps which can be built using HTML and javascript technologies, Paytm has created the digital infrastructure. The company provides Paytm wallet, Paytm Payments Bank account and UPI at zero charges and levies a 2% charge for other instruments like credit cards. This local India’s app store aims to drive the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission while keeping the digital consumer spends within India.
The company further revealed that Paytm Mini App Store offers direct access to discover, browse and pay without downloading or installing separate apps. More than 300 app-based service providers such as Decathalon, Ola, Park+, Rapido, Netmeds, 1MG, Domino’s Pizza, FreshMenu, NoBroker have already joined the program. It comes with a developer dashboard for analytics, payments collection along with various marketing tools to engage with the users. This app store has been running in beta with select users and witnessed over 12 million visits in the month of September.
The company believes that through this initiative, India would be able to build a sustainable and thriving local technology ecosystem that resonates with the true spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Growing technology companies will get the opportunity to rely on India’s Paytm to contribute towards the overall growth of the Indian economy and create employment.
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Panasonic launches ‘New Dreams New Celebrations’ festive offers in India
As the festive season dawns upon us, Panasonic India, a leading diversified technology company, launched its ‘New Dreams New Celebrations’ offers to make the festive purchases accessible, affordable and durable for the consumers. With this festive bonanza, Panasonic has introduced a slew of exciting offers and promotions on all its electronics, home appliances, beauty and lifestyle products. Available at all authorized Panasonic touchpoints across the country, the offers are valid till 20th November. 2020.
“At Panasonic, festival season began with Onam on a positive note signaling a return of consumer demand and we believe this will continue to remain the trend for the upcoming festive season. And through our new festive offers we aim to benefit consumers by offering a combination of quality products at great pricing along with added rewards which we expect will drive an uptick in demand. We are hopeful that the festive season will help recover the deficit incurred in the last few months due to the pandemic,” said Suguru Takamatsu, Divisional Head – Consumers Sales Division, Panasonic India.
According to Panasonic, ‘New Dreams New Celebrations’ festive offer presents consumers with an opportunity to buy their favorite products at discounted rates and with added benefits. In order to make this years’ festive season purchases even more delightful and economical for the customers, the company has introduced exciting promotional offers, special finance schemes, cashback offers, warranty benefits, free installations across categories including Televisions, Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Air-Conditioners, Microwaves, Lumix Cameras, Beauty and lifestyle products.
As far as festive offer details are concerned, Panasonic is offering 1+1 warranty and free installation on 32-inch and above sizes of LED TVs. On ACs, the company is offering 1+4 year warranty on inverter PCB and eco tough casing in Air Conditioners and 10-year warranty on the inverter compressor. Mind you! The installation cost is just Rs 699. On Washing Machines, one gets 2+10 year warranty on motor on select models. Fixed EMI Options, Free Panasonic Liquid Detergent & Get a MWO for Rs 1999 along with GST on purchase of select models.
Let’s check out what other offers Panasonic is providing this festive season:
- Refrigerators – 1+9 year compressor warranty along with Cashbacks on special days. Free Panasonic headphones worth Rs 4,499 on purchase of select models
- Microwaves – 1+4 year warranty on Magnetron Convection MWO and 1year comprehensive warranty on all MWO models. Assured free gifts such as start-up kit, hair straightener @ Rs 290 + GST and a free MWO Online Cookery class
- Camera– Covid-19 insurance offers up to Rs 1 lakh on select models along with 2+1year warranty on all models. Attractive finance offers, cashbacks and assured free gifts
Logitech M190 wireless mouse launched in India: Price and features inside
The Swiss company which is known for making computer accessories and devices, Logitech has announced the launch of its new wireless mouse Logitech M190 in India. This is the company’s full-size wireless mouse that offers lag-free performance. It has a contoured shape design with a natural curve along with scooped buttons guide fingers into ideal placement, while additional palm support provides all-day comfort at work or home.
“The M190 combines wireless technology, all-day comfort and simple navigation with the quality and precision of a Logitech mouse at a great price point,” said Ashok Jangra, Cluster Category Head, South West Asia, Logitech. “If you’re looking to create or complete your wireless setup with a full-size mouse, without the full-size price, the M190 is the perfect mouse for you.”
Logitech M190 wireless mouse Pricing and Availability
The new Logitech M190 wireless mouse has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 1,195. The new mouse comes in three different colour- Charcoal, Red and Blue. It will be available for purchase via the e-commerce website Amazon.
Logitech M190 wireless mouse features
The newly launched Logitech M190 wireless mouse has a connectivity range of up to 10 meters with virtually no delays or dropouts. The cordless mouse means easy transportation from one place to another. According to the company, the mouse offers 18-month battery life that automatically kicks into power-saving mode when not in use, precision tracking, and line-by-line scrolling.
Moreover, the Logitech mouse has an 18-month battery life that automatically kicks into power-saving mode when not in use, precision tracking, and line-by-line scrolling.
Besides this, the company recently launched a customisable Logitech MX Anywhere 3 wireless mouse which has a 4,000 DPI sensor and is compatible with multiple devices at once. It has customisable side buttons with presets to control camera and mic settings during video calls. It can also auto-shift between ratchet and hyperfast mode for highest precision and is built to track on virtually any surface, including glass, with its Darkfield sensor tech.
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Oppo A15 with a triple rear camera set up to launch soon in India
The Chinese smartphone company Oppo is all set to launch a new smartphone in the Indian market. According to the company, Oppo A15 is going to be the next smartphone under the company’s budget segment. Until now the company has just confirmed the name of the smartphone. The teasers suggest the device will be featuring a triple rear camera settled inside a square-shaped module and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Oppo’s press notes said, “Redefining the market standards, OPPO, a premium global smart device brand has positioned itself as a formidable leader of technology and innovation in the pocket-friendly segment. Strengthening its position in this segment, OPPO recently bolstered its popular A series with the launch of A53 in the Indian market, delivered a perfect amalgamation of style and performance. Committed to make premium technology accessible in this segment and further building on the legacy of the highly acclaimed A series, OPPO is all set to launch A15 in the Indian market soon.”
According to the company, the Oppo A15 will be coming up with a sleek and smart design. The company promises a huge screen along with a 3D curved body design. The company is yet to confirm a concrete timeline for the launch of its upcoming smartphone in India.
Besides this Oppo A15 has also been listed on the e-commerce website Amazon which also did not reveal much about the smartphone but confirmed to be sold via the e-portal. Moreover, the handset has also been spotted listed on US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The device carries a model number OPPO CPH2185. As per the FCC listing, the back of the phone looks identical to Oppo A15 having triple rear cameras with an LED flash and a fingerprint scanner just below the square-shaped camera module.
In addition to this, the FCC listing also revealed some of the key features of the Oppo smartphone. The phone is going to be backed by a 4,230mAh battery with a 10W charging solution. The volume key and the power button is seen on the right side of the phone while the USB port, speaker, microphone, and a 3.5mm audio jack is positioned at the bottom edge of the phone. The smartphone is confirmed to run ColorOS 7.2.
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Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro with 144Hz confirmed to launch in India on October 15
Few days back, Xiaomi introduced its latest flagship Mi 10T series in the market. The line-up includes two new devices Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro that feature 144Hz refresh rate display panel and are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. Now both the devices are soon arriving in India as officially confirmed by the company’s head.
According to a fresh tweet by Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain the new Mi 10T smartphone series will launch in India on October 15 at 12 noon. Jain has confirmed Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro while his tweet did not mention whether the Mi 10T Lite is coming to India or not. But recently the Indian variant of the Lite model was tipped by Bluetooth SIG listing hinting at the launch. If the listing and rumours are to be believed then we the company will be bringing this device later on after unveiling Mi 10T series in the country
To recall Mi 10T was 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 Bluintroduced e, Cosmic Black and Lunar Silver.
Mi 10T specifications
As the device has already been launched globally, Mi 10T will be featuring a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display with a resolution of 1,080×2,440 pixels. There will be 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. It will be 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 handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. For cameras, 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.
Mi 10T Pro specifications
Mi 10T Pro will come with a similar display. It will 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 other sensor remains the same as Mi 10T.
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Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones review: A good upgrade with useful features
The noise-cancelling series of headphones from Sony has been one of the best that comes to India and the world. Yes, it has competition from the likes of Bose and Sennheiser, but Sony usually outplays them with superior sound, built and features. This time we got to tinker with the upgrade to the last years XM3 in the form of Sony WH-1000XM4. This is our review of the newly launched noise-cancelling headphones by Sony.
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When it comes to design, you will not find the Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones as a significant upgrade to the XM3. There are subtle changes, but when kept side by side, you really cannot make out one from the other. Well, there was nothing wrong (built-wise) on the XM3, so we guess Sony did not want to re-invent the wheel. So, they kept everything very similar, except, they have made the comfort better. They have added 10 percent extra cushioning to the headband and ear cups. Added comfort is always an A+ in our books. Available in two colours Black and Silver, we got our hands on the Black version to meddle with. The matt black texture can be seen all over-ear cups with a hint of bronze in the form of the Sony logo and vents. The faux leather headband and ear cups (insides) are premium grade and look good. Users also get a couple of buttons on the Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones ear cups, these include power and a custom button to access AI assistants (like Google assistant) on the smartphone. Along with that, you get USB Type-C charging port and 5 microphones located all over the left and right earpieces. These are wireless headphones so you do get a neat carry case with the Sony WH-1000XM4 and it is as premium as one can get (in the segment). Over that, user can also connect a 3.5mm auxiliary cable (comes in the box) to the headphones in case you run out of battery juice.
Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones Performance
Now let us come down to business and talk about its resonance. This is a place where Sony WH-1000XM4 predecessors excelled and this one is no different. In fact, these are a notch better. The noise cancellation works well, and you end up getting pure beautiful sound with excellent bass, mids and lows. We just loved every bit of it. Sony WH-1000XM4 did not take any time to set up and within 2 minutes we were up and running. The Sony Headphones Connect app is needed to run them perfectly and to access the extra features of the headphones. Sony has added a sensor inside these headphones, which basically knows when you are wearing them and when not. As soon as you bring them down from the ears, the music stops playing, you put them back on the music starts again. Which means you end up saving battery and there no need to reach for the phone to pause the music. Another enhancement Sony has brought about in Sony WH-1000XM4 is the multi-point connection. Users can now connect the headphones to multiple gadgets at the same time. This is great as many wanted this to come in the XM4 and the company listened. So, what does this feature do? Seamless connectivity with multiple devices. For example, if you are working on the laptop and listening to music on it with the headphones, and you get a call on your smartphone, you need not take down your headphones to take the call, as they can connect to both the devices at the same time. No need to switch between Bluetooth signals either, you can seamlessly work with multiple devices at the same time. Neat! When it comes to battery life, Sony claims that the Sony WH-1000XM4 can provide 30 hours of playback. On our test bench, it did almost that. We squeezed about 29 hours (of music and gaming playback) over a span of a week. Before we had to put them to charge. Over that, in case you are running out of battery juice, you can charge the headphones for 10 minutes and it will give you 5 hours of playback time. And yes, the same cool smart feather touch gesture controls do come back on the Sony WH-1000XM4. You can just put your hand on the right year cup to hear if someone is talking to you or swipe and slide on it for volume controls or skip to the previous or next track. We took them out for a walk and they really work well, the ambient noise cancellation (as said) is brilliant. And the best part is that with the sense engine inside the headphones learn about your surrounding and will let important announcement seep in. It works well on the road as you can hear the car honks so that no mishap happens. However, since we are not travelling so Airport use was out of the question, but otherwise a job well done Sony!Verdict
Overall, Sony did a mighty fine job in bringing a top-class noise cancelling headphone. Sony WH-1000XM4 are a worthy upgrade to the last years XM3’s and are absolutely rocking. However, the Japanese major does ask for a shiny penny for these headphones. You would need to shell out Rs 29,990 for them. That some might find on the higher side of things. If you can afford them, these are best in class headphones for all-day use. Pros: Good looks Premium sound Excellent noise cancellation Cons Price could have been better For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.The next-generation foldable Motorola Razr 5G with improved features goes official in India
Motorola Razr 5G has been officially launched in India. This is the company’s second-generation device that is the successor of the Motorola Razr. The newly launched device comes with enhanced features as it can withstand up to 200,000 flips. The new clamshell flip design smartphone now comes with better hinges mechanism and more durable design, new chipset and longer battery life along with upgraded cameras.
Motorola Razr 5G specifications
The just-launched Motorola Razr 5G shares a lot of similarities with its last generation of the foldable phone which now includes a lot of improved things. The device has a 6.2-inch pOLED primary display with a resolution of 2142×876 pixels and a 21:9 aspect ratio. While the front or the secondary display is 2.7-inch gOLED offering 800×600 pixels of resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Motorola Razr 5G runs Android 10 with My UX along with 2 guaranteed major OS upgrades and Bi-monthly security updates for 2 years. The next-generation foldable phone is now powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
For optics, it includes a 48-megapixel main camera on the outer display with f/1.7 aperture, OIS, laser autofocus with a side-mounted LED flash. The main camera also doubles up as a selfie camera which also includes multiple camera modes such as Group Selfie, Portrait Mode, and Spot Colour. While the selfie camera includes a 20-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture.
The Motorola Razr 5G packs a larger 2,800mAh battery bundled with a 15W charger that comes inside the box. The fingerprint sensor has now been replaced from the front to the rear positioned inside the Moto Batwing logo. It now comes with a matte finish glass back with Gorilla Glass protection. While addressing the durability concerns the second-gen Razr now comes with redesigned hinges which now ensures the teardrop display can fold flush with zero gaps. While the external screen gets more access to apps such as camera, messages, calculator, Google Keep, Google News, Google Home, and YouTube along with support for gesture navigation. As per the company the foldable phone can survive up to 200,000 flips along with the water-repellent coating.
Motorola Razr 5G pricing and availability
The Motorola Razr 5G has been launched in India in a single 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage at Rs 1,24,999. The next-generation foldable phone will be available in the country via e-commerce portal Flipkart and other leading stores starting October 12. The phone will be offered in single colour options Polished Graphite.
The launch offers on the smartphone include Rs 10,000 instant discount for HDFC Bank cards EMI transactions. There will be double data benefits with its Rs. 4,999 annual plan for the Jio subscriber. Also, the company will be offering an extra one-year of unlimited services from Jio at no additional cost.
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The Motorola Razr 5G packs a larger 2,800mAh battery bundled with a 15W charger that comes inside the box. The fingerprint sensor has now been replaced from the front to the rear positioned inside the Moto Batwing logo. It now comes with a matte finish glass back with Gorilla Glass protection. While addressing the durability concerns the second-gen Razr now comes with redesigned hinges which now ensures the teardrop display can fold flush with zero gaps. While the external screen gets more access to apps such as camera, messages, calculator, Google Keep, Google News, Google Home, and YouTube along with support for gesture navigation. As per the company the foldable phone can survive up to 200,000 flips along with the water-repellent coating.
Motorola Razr 5G pricing and availability
The Motorola Razr 5G has been launched in India in a single 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage at Rs 1,24,999. The next-generation foldable phone will be available in the country via e-commerce portal Flipkart and other leading stores starting October 12. The phone will be offered in single colour options Polished Graphite.
The launch offers on the smartphone include Rs 10,000 instant discount for HDFC Bank cards EMI transactions. There will be double data benefits with its Rs. 4,999 annual plan for the Jio subscriber. Also, the company will be offering an extra one-year of unlimited services from Jio at no additional cost.
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In July this year, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme unleashed its 125W UltraDART Flash Charging technology. The Realme India chief has teased the 125W power brick. The fast charger is confirmed to launch in Europe first that promises to charge 33 percent of a 4,000mAh battery in just three minutes and fully charge it in just 20 minutes. Though in India the company is already offering a 65W SuperDart fast charging solution with the Realme X50 Pro 5G. The upcoming charger is said to include a temperature control feature as well.
Realme India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth shared an image on Twitter showing off a power brick with 125W charging capacity. As per the CEO, the new 125W UltraDART Flash Charging technology is now coming to Europe. To recall the charger with the 125W maximum charging capacity was launched in China in July this year. However, Mr. Sheth did not declare the timeline for the launch of the fast charger.
The Realme 125W UltraDART Flash Charging solution promises to charge a 4,000mAh battery up to 33 percent in just three minutes. Also, the company has added a temperature control feature that helps in maintaining the phone’s temperature 40 degrees Celsius while put on a charge. When used without temperature control it can achieve a 100 percent charge in about 13 minutes otherwise it can fully charge a 5G smartphone in around 20 minutes.
In addition to this, the new charging solution also has multi-layer protection to side-step any charging-related accidents. The charger is also capable of charging even when the screen is on or during gameplay.
Separately the company is preparing to launch Realme 7i alongside Realme 55-inch smart 4K TV in India this week on October 7. The device has already made it to the Indonesian stores as water down variant of Realme 7. While the company is the first to bring it new SLED technology to its upcoming Realme TV. The new tech has been developed in collaboration with John Rooymans, chief scientist of SPD Technology (Spectral Power Distribution). The Realme TV is first to make its debut in India on the same day and is expected to be priced at Rs 69,999.
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Infinix Hot 10 with MediaTek Helio G70 processor launched in India
Transsion Holdings group has announced the launch of Infinix Hot 10 in India. Before its launch here, the device was recently launched in Pakistan that falls under the budget smartphone segment. The key highlights of the phone include quad rear camera setup, a 5,200mAh battery, a MediaTek chipset and a punch-hole design display. Read on to know the pricing, sale and specification details of the newly launched mobile device.
Infinix Hot 10 price and availability details
Infinix Hot 10 has been launched in India in a single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The smartphone will be available with a price tag of Rs 9,999 and will be sold via e-commerce website Flipkart starting October 16. It comes in Moonlight Jade, Obsidian Black, Amber Red, and Ocean Wave colour options.
Infinix Hot 10 specifications
Infinix Hot 10 features 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. The device runs on XOS 7.0 on top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is a MediaTek Helio G70 processor with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. It houses a 5,200mAh battery and comes with a 10W charger out of the box.
In terms of cameras, 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.
Besides this, for connectivity, the phone includes Wi-Fi, 4G, GPS, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Micro-USB port. The sensors on board include an ambient light sensor, a fingerprint scanner on the back, a gyroscope, a gravity sensor, and a proximity sensor.
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Infinix Hot 10 specifications
Infinix Hot 10 features 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. The device runs on XOS 7.0 on top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is a MediaTek Helio G70 processor with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. It houses a 5,200mAh battery and comes with a 10W charger out of the box.
In terms of cameras, 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.
Besides this, for connectivity, the phone includes Wi-Fi, 4G, GPS, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Micro-USB port. The sensors on board include an ambient light sensor, a fingerprint scanner on the back, a gyroscope, a gravity sensor, and a proximity sensor.
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Motorola Razr 5G is all set to launch in India. The device is a follow-up of Razr which was launched in India earlier this year. The company will be announcing the phone through the e-commerce website Flipkart today. To recall the clamshell design smartphone was launched globally a few months back that includes a similar design but with some improvements over the latest generation to offer more durability. The Motorola Razr 5G comes with a 6.2-inch plastic OLED main flexible display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC for 5G support.
You can watch the launch event live at 12 noon today. The live link is embedded here for your convenience.
Motorola Razr 5G expected pricing and launch details
Motorola has revealed that the second-generation foldable will launch in India on October 5 at 12 noon. The device will be available for purchase via the e-commerce website Flipkart. Just like last year’s Razr, this too is expected to be expensive in India as compared to the US pricing. To recall Motorola Razr 5G was launched with a price tag of $1,399 that translates to Rs 1.03 lakhs in the US. While the existing model is being sold via Flipkart for Rs 1,24,999 which costs higher than what is being offered in the US.
The second-generation foldable comes in a single variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. This will be available in three different colour options of Blush Gold, Liquid Mercury, and Polished Graphite.
Motorola Razr 5G specifications
The second generation of foldable comes with a 6.2-inch pOLED primary display with a resolution of 2142×876 pixels and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The outer display is 2.7-inch gOLED with 800×600 pixels of resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio. The fingerprint sensor has now been replaced from front to the rear settled inside the Moto Batwing logo. It now comes with a matte finish glass back with Gorilla Glass protection.
Motorola Razr 5G now comes with redesigned hinges which now ensures the teardrop display can fold flush with zero gaps. While the external screen gets more access to apps such as camera, messages, calculator, Google Keep, Google News, Google Home, and YouTube along with support for gesture navigation too. The Motorola Razr 5G is backed by a larger 2,800mAh battery bundled with a 15W charger that comes inside the box.
Motorola Razr 5G runs Android 10 with My UX along with 2 guaranteed major OS upgrades and Bi-monthly security updates for 2 years. The foldable will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
In terms of cameras, the Razr 5G has a 48-megapixel main camera on the outer display with f/1.7 aperture and OIS, laser autofocus with a side-mounted LED flash. For selfies, there is a 20-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture.
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October 5 Amazon Quiz: Participate and win Rs 10,000 Amazon Pay Balance
Every day Amazon India challenges its customers to win exciting new prizes every day by participating in Amazon Quiz on its platform. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Today e-commerce will let you win Rs 10,000 Amazon Pay Balance if you manage to answer all the questions correctly.
October 5 Amazon Quiz has gone live on its mobile platform. In the Quiz the participants have to answer 5 questions that are based on general knowledge and current affairs. After they have cleared the daily quiz their name will be shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The company announced the results of the lucky draw at the end of the month and today Quiz winner’s name will be announced at the end of the month. The Amazon Quiz is hosted by the app users only, it is not available for desktop users. So, before you participate to make sure you have downloaded the Amazon App. The lucky users might win something by answering all the questions correctly. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon quiz to win Rs 10,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
October 5 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Russian research and development enterprise ‘Zvezda’ has started the manufacturing of what for ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission? The answer is- Space Suit Question 2: The 13th edition of Aero India-21, Asia’s largest exposition of such a kind, will be held in which Indian city? The answer is- Bengaluru Question 3: Which social media platform has launched a dedicated search prompt to prevent suicide, named #ThereIsHelp? The answer is- Twitter Question 4: Etosha National Park, recently featured in NASA observatory photographs, is located in which country? The answer is- Namibia Question 5: Which bank has launched ‘iStartup 2.0’ a comprehensive programme for start-ups? The answer is- ICICI
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Poco C3 to launch in India on October 6 with sub-Rs 10,000 price tag
In what is being dubbed as a game-changer under-Rs10,000 category, Poco C3 will provide extreme performance that will allow a user game all-day. This smartphone will be up for grab on October 6 at 12:00 PM on Flipkart.
Poco C3 will offer phenomenal photography for Insta Influencer and explorer with 13MP primary camera along with Macro lens. In order to offer extra performance to the gamers and the multi-taskers, this device will carry up to 4GB RAM. As far as the display is concerned, Poco C3 smartphone will offer a vibrant, larger immersive display along with HD+ resolution for the eternal streamers as well as for the avid readers. Last month, Poco X3 smartphone has been rolled out in India with Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G along with Adreno 618 GPU. This handset carries a quad-rear-camera setup and a selfie sensor fitted in a punch-hole display. Additionally, one gets a massive 6,000mAh battery along with 33W fast-charging support. Mind you! One can opt for either Cobalt Blue or Shadow Grey colour. Poco X3 is available in three different configurations:Extreme performance that'll let you game all-day, every day with the #POCOC3. The #GameChang3r under 10K is arriving on 6th October at 12PM on @Flipkart.
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- The 6GB of RAM along with 64GB of storage capacity for Rs 16,999
- The 6GB of RAM along with 128GB of storage capacity for Rs 18,499
- The 8GB of RAM along with 128GB of storage capacity for Rs Rs 19,999
HP Spectre x360 14 unveiled with new AI-based audio capabilities
In order to be adaptive and smart with the use of intelligent features like performance management and new AI-based audio capabilities, HP has unveiled the HP Spectre x360 14, offering the viewability of a 15-inch device with the mobility of a 13.5-inch form factor for the ultimate browsing, reading, editing, and viewing experience. Additionally, HP has expanded 11th Gen Intel Core Processor Spectre and ENVY line up, packed with incredible performance gains and increased battery life for the perfect work-at-home lifestyle.
Asserting that on-the-go computing takes on new meaning as today’s users demand devices that can accommodate a variety of use cases and environments within their homes, Kevin Frost, global lead and general manager, Consumer Personal Systems, HP Inc, said, “HP is listening to its users in real time, offering the most intelligent Spectre yet – designed to seamlessly adapt and anticipate the needs and demands of its users, from intelligent audio features like AI Noise Removal for more immersive and engaging Zoom calls to solutions like Smart Sense that automatically adjust settings on the device for improved performance.”
The new HP Spectre x360 14 rounds out the Spectre Portfolio, with the latest intelligent features that adapt to the user for the ultimate in productivity. In HP Spectre x360 14, beauty meets adaptive intelligence and boundary breaking performance. According to HP, “The head-turning gem-cut and dual chamfer design achieved by precision aluminum CNC machining continues to define the Spectre portfolio, along with the color offerings of Nightfall Black with Copper Luxe accents, Poseidon Blue with Pale Brass accents, and Natural Silver.”
Moreover, the first Spectre x360 with a 3:2 aspect ratio display, the Spectre x360 14 offers almost 20 percent more vertical viewing space than a 16:9 ratio. It’s like working with an A4 size paper to easily write, sign documents, or sketch ideas out digitally. Additionally, the optional OLED display for an incredible 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a 100 percent DCI-P3 wide color gamut for brighter, richer colors on the screen.
With an aim to combat exposure to harmful blue lights caused by spending more time in front of a device, the OLED panel shifts the display spectrum to reduce the blue light, and still delivers vibrant color vividly on the Spectre x360 14, which comes with both TUV7 and Eyesafe certifications.
The Spectre x360 14 comes with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processor that delivers a performance improvement, and 79 percent performance gains with discrete-level integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics versus last year’s Spectre x360 13.
As far as battery is concerned, the Spectre x360 14 comes with up to 17 hours of battery life and delivers with 3x faster connection speeds with Wi-Fi 620 and Bluetooth 5.0 support. The device also supports Thunderbolt 421 for fast signaling data rates to send and receive large files like videos, photos, and movies in seconds. With HP MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen support and its magnetic attaching function, the Spectre x360 14 is perfect for creation and Adobe Fresco qualified, with apps in the Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Rush, Premiere Pro, Creative Cloud Photography Plan, and Acrobat Standard free during a 30-day trial period.
To mute any background noise automatically across communication apps Microsoft Teams and Zoom and audio outputs and inputs like speakers, headphones, and the mic, the device is equipped with AI Noise Removal with Intel GNA 2.0 for intelligent adaptive noise cancellation. Auto Color, the newest setting in HP Display Control, will automatically switch to the optimal color space for the best viewing experience based on the content being viewed. This means the device will switch from the DCI-P3 color space when watching a movie, to sRGB for surfing the Internet, to Adobe RGB when printing and imaging.
Also available this Fall are select HP Spectre and ENVY notebooks with 11th Gen Intel Core processors, Intel Iris Xe graphics, and Intel Evo platform verification, designed for users seeking the best in performance, versatility, and mobility for their digital pursuits.
With 11th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics, HP Spectre x360 13 comes with a 35 percent CPU performance improvement versus the previous generation to tackle demanding tasks like photo editing or 3D creation, and offers up to 16.5 hours of battery life.
On the hand, HP ENVY x360 13 notebook is also available for the first time with 11th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics, the adaptive, mobile design of this convertible PC is perfect for creators working from home, with HP MPP 2.0 Tilt Pen support, up to 12.75 hours of battery life, and privacy features like a camera shutter, fingerprint reader, mute mic, and HP Sure View button built into the all-in-one keyboard.
Updated with 11th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics this elegant and powerful creator device features an 88 percent screen-to-body ratio, up to 13 hours of battery life, up to 4K UHD display, fast signaling data speeds and 5K display output with Thunderbolt 428, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. Also new to the Spectre lineup is the HP Spectre x360 13 with 5G, with up to 4x faster download speeds and up to 2.8x better coverage with HP Dynamic Range.
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Flipkart’s ‘The Big Billion Days’ sale to kickstart on October 16th
Flipkart has announced the timeline of its biggest flagship event of the year, The Big Billion Days – which will commence from October 16th. The 6-day sale will focus on delivering its promise of a wide range of products with great value propositions to existing and new consumers, while providing growth opportunities to MSMEs and sellers across the country.
Asserting that The Big Billion Days stands for a spirit of festivity and joy, Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO – Flipkart Group, said, “This festive event continues to focus on Flipkart’s commitment to provide value for consumers, opportunities for growth for MSMEs and sellers, and employment generation through e-commerce. Through strong partnerships with brands and sellers we have tapped into the power of interconnected businesses and technology to bring consumers a wide range of products at great prices at their doorsteps this festive season.”
The Big Billion Days this year will bring exciting and stellar offers each hour, brought by lakhs of sellers and thousands of brands across categories. Further, Flipkart Plus customers will also enjoy an ‘Early Access’ on October 15th. Interestingly, Flipkart consumers will also get to utilize their ‘Super Coins’ as they shop on the platform to get ‘Rewards Pass’ for never-before deals and up to 2,000 bonus coins for additional shopping.
In order to pave the way for an inclusive and consumer-centric shopping experience, Flipkart has enabled new and convenient payment offerings on its platform during The Big Billion Days as the consumers will be able to avail a 10 percent instant discount through their SBI Debit and Credit Cards.
Additionally, no-cost EMIs will be made available to consumers through offers from Bajaj Finserv EMI cars and other leading bank credit and debit cards. Flipkart has also collaborated with Paytm to offer assured cashback to consumers paying through Paytm Wallet and Paytm UPI, to expand the reach of seamless shopping. Debit-card EMIs on select cards (with no minimum balance) and Flipkart Pay Later continue to bring credit access to consumers.
Flipkart has enabled thousands of new sellers to join its platform in the last six months while hand holding them through their e-commerce journey including efforts such as free business incubation support for a limited period, insights in matters of product cataloguing, advertising and speed.
“To strengthen its existing supply chain capabilities, Flipkart has significantly expanded its Kirana onboarding program to include more than 50,000 Kiranas, who will in turn make last-mile deliveries to consumers in more than 850 cities. Through this initiative, e-commerce will become more personalized for consumers across the country while also creating additional income streams for its Kirana partners,” the company revealed.
Moreover, this festive season consumers will also experience 2GUD through its social commerce platform to witness an uninterrupted video shopping experience with their favourite influencers showcasing the best offers on the latest fashion trends, gadgets, beauty, and more.
Besides this, Indian celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Virat Kohli, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Sudeep Kiccha, and Mahesh Babu will be seen in creative avatars as they engage with Flipkart’s The Big Billion Days event.
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October 4 Amazon Quiz: Participate and win Samsung Galaxy M21
Amazon Quiz has gone live now. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Amazon gives the opportunity to millions of its customers to play and win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. Today e-commerce gives you a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy M21.
Every day the e-commerce platform brings a new set of questionnaires to which the participants have to answer correctly. The quiz contains only five questions that are based on current affairs and general knowledge. Answering all the questions correctly will get your name selected for a lucky draw. Only one person will be selected as the winner and the results are announced at the end every month. The lucky ones might win something by answering all the questions correctly, and the wrong answers will get you eliminated from the quiz. So to make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all the 5 questions. To win Samsung Galaxy M21 check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz.
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October 4 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: What type of music did the Marathi film “The Disciple”, that won the International Critics Award in the Venice Film Festival, focus on? The answer is- Indian Classical Question 2: According to a recent report by the National Statistical Office, which Indian state topped with a 96.2% literacy rate in the year 2017-18? The answer is- Kerala Question 3: ‘Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet’ is the 2020 theme for which day, to be observed on 26th September this year? The answer is- World Maritime Day Question 4: Which Bollywood actor has recently been appointed the Chairman, National School of Drama Society? The answer is- Paresh Rawal Question 5: The MVP for the 2019-20 NBA Regular Season represents which country in international basketball? The answer is- GreeceFollow the steps to know how to participate in the Amazon Quiz:
- Download the Amazon app from Google Play Store.
- Fill in the required information through the Sign Up option.
- Now log in to the Amazon app and scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
- Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
- Now you will get 5 questions and you need to answer them correctly. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
- After answering all the questions correctly you are now eligible for a Lucky Draw.
- The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.
OPPO A93 smartphone launched in Vietnam: Specification, Design and more
With an ultra-thin design of 7.48mm, OPPO has launched its latest product of the A Series the ‘OPPO A93’ in Vietnam. This is also the first market to introduce and experience A93 smartphones throughout the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The smartphone is available with two outstanding colour choices Strong Black and White Stylish along with 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM at a price of 7,490,000 VND (approx. INR 23,668.40).
With a system of 6 AI portrait cameras that capture the most shimmering photos, the A93 is a powerful tool to help users enjoy life more easily and efficiently than ever before. OPPO A93 is optimized with dual perforated AMOLED display, large capacity of 8GB + 128GB and fast charging technology 18W to help the device always be ready to catch up with the dynamic pace of life, meeting the expectations of even the most technical and stylish users.
“To achieve an ultra-thin size of 7.48mm and ultra-light 164g, OPPO A93 applies industry-leading design technology, optimizing motherboard size, battery and other components, integrating it all into an elegant compact body. Having a thin curved frame of 220 degrees for the first time on the smartphone, along with the technique of polishing light reflection on the edges, A93 brings attractive, fashionable appearance and a comfortable grip,” the company revealed.
Moreover, OPPO A93 is equipped with a 6.43in off-screen AMOLED FHD+ dual perforated display with a screen-to-body ratio of up to 90.7 percent. The display uses an ultra-small dual camera with a delicate frame, along with the smallest camera diameter in the segment of only 3.7mm to optimize the screen space.
With a total of six AI cameras both front and back on the A93, OPPO has integrated portrait and anti-vibration video recording features on a compact device. On the front, OPPO A93 is equipped with a dual camera with a hardware-handled font erasure effect for users to shine in selfies.
Besides this, OPPO A93 enables optimization of battery life with battery saving mode during the day and smart charging during sleep. Its AI Night Charging mode uses a smart algorithm to recognize the user’s sleeping habits and allocate charging time so that the battery reaches 100 percent when the user wakes up. In case of running out of battery without charging, Battery Saver Mode optimizes the last 5 percent of battery by switching the black and white screen and running only six pre-pre-made apps.
The A93 optimizes the user experience with a powerful MediaTek Helio P95 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GBof internal memory, expandable to 256GB via 3 card slots (2 sim + 1 memory card).
In addition, the A93 offers a great experience even in inconvenient situations such as when hands are wet or dirty. With Smart Touchless Gestures, users can answer the call with just waving their hands 20-50 cm from the phone.
In addition, the OPPO A93 is a High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliant device that enables users to transfer copyrighted HD video to the big screen from leading entertainment apps including Netflix HD and Amazon Prime Video.
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OnePlus Nord review: Excellent specs in a budget
Recently, OnePlus launched its new budget offering in the India market. Yes, today we are here with the much-awaited review of the OnePlus Nord. The device delivers a similar Android experience just like OnePlus 8 and it also borrows a lot of similarities with its flagship line up. Nord is first in the company’s “affordable smartphone product line”, which comes in three distinct configurations. Though it has taken some shortcuts when it comes to SoC and the build quality, it still feels like a solid phone. OnePlus Nord price starts at Rs 24,999 for the 64GB variant and is Amazon exclusive. So, if you are hesitant to own a OnePlus device because of its expensive price tag then you should read our review of the OnePlus Nord as it brings you to a much closer mid-range segment price and performance.
OnePlus Nord Design and Display
The OnePlus Nord looks decent with on-paper specifications but first allows us to give you a closer look of the smartphone’s form factor and display performance. This time also the OnePlus smartphone has a glass on the back, but instead of a metal frame, it has used plastic. Subtle changes in the design give it a very fresh look. We got to lay around with the Gray Onyx colour, which we liked. There is another (Marble Blue) colour variant available, but we do think the company could have given more colour options to the users.
Built-wise it has a Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front as well as the back. And to bring the cost down (as we said) this time the company has provided a plastic frame instead of the metal one which it usually offers on all its flagship devices. There is also a signature slider but it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack or the support for expandable memory.
More on the design, up front it 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. Which we have rarely seen being offered by any other brand at his price. On the right side of the frame, you get the slider and power button while the volume button has been given on the left. At the bottom, there is a nano-SIM, a USB Type-C port for charging and, of course, a downward-firing speaker.
Altogether there are six cameras on the OnePlus Nord. Two on the front and four cameras on the back of the Nord. The rear quad camera set up is aligned vertically inside a pill-shaped module positioned on the top left corner. There is an OnePlus logo, which is right in the middle of the phone and the branding is done a little above the lower frame. The device ships with a silicone back cover, a charging cable and few stickers.
When it comes to its display performance, the 90Hz refresh rate driven screen feels smoother and it’s a blessing. Apart from gaming, scrolling news, Instagram and Facebook feed is buttery as well as effortless. Recently, we heard that the device has come across some issues concerning the display. We have come to know that about the red tint issue under darkness along with a horizontal line near the pill-shaped front camera cut out, but we are glad to inform you that our unit is completely glitch-free. We did not find any of those issues here.
In case you are facing any such issue do not hesitate to ask for a replacement from the manufacturer as soon as possible, Oneplus is doing that for all its customers. The AMOLED display also offers an excellent contrast ratio and the brightness is sufficient enough to be used under bright sunlight. And yes, there is a dark mode that has been perfectly implemented on the phone.
Performance and camera
The dual-SIM (Nano) 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. So we recommend you to go for the 128GB or 256GB storage as the 64GB variant might prove inadequate after a year.
The device usually handles normal to heavy usage with ease but not as fast as the OnePlus flagship phones. On the brighter side, the Qualcomm’s cheapest that comes here is integrated with 5G modem in the price range.
On the gaming front, the 765G and the 90Hz refresh rate screen proves to be a great combo, which brings out a smooth playing experience. We extensively played Call of duty and Asphalt 9 on this phone under highest graphics settings and it handled them smoothly as well. We did not come across any lag or touch latency and heating issues either as it is supported by 180Hz touch sampling rate.
The device is a multitasker and it is smooth and fast at whatever you throw at it. OnePlus Nord runs on Android 10-based OxygenOS 10.5. The UI is much similar to what we get on the flagship devices, which are clean, bloat-free, customisable and portrays Stock Android-like experience that also allows changing the UI’s theme colour as well. Here you get a call recording feature on the phone in the dialler app to record all your incoming as well as outgoing calls. To access it, swipe to the second panel on which you have received a call, but the caller will get alert when the recording begins as it has an audible voice prompt. In addition to this, it also lets you hide apps as well as a file that you wish to keep safe. Moreover, it also lets you turn on ambient display features. You can find this feature in the setting app to customise the feature when it needs to be activated. Besides the dark theme, you can also customise the power button too.
And yes, for the gamers the Game Space on the phone will help you organise all your games at one place, which also offers Fnatic mode to restrict all the background activities. As we mentioned earlier, the OnePlus Nord does not have the option to further expand the memory but those who are on a tight budget can go for the 64GB variant one where you get additional storage on the OnePlus cloud. All users get 5GB of free cloud storage to back up photos, videos and lots more.
And last but not the least, the most useful feature on the phone is of FileDash. Users can easily transfer large files to any phone that uses Wi-Fi and is comparatively quicker than Bluetooth. The fingerprint sensor on the phone works great ten out of ten times, while the face unlock does its job well too.
As you already know that the device comes with a quad rear camera setup it includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support. Moreover, it comprises of a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens that has a field of view (FoV) of 119 degrees with an f/2.25 aperture. For macro shooting, OnePlus Nord has a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 5-megapixel depth shooter both having an f/2.4 aperture.
The macro lens on the phone lacked colours as well as details and we think it is of less use. But the 5-megapixel depth sensor does a pretty decent job with impressive bokeh effect. The edge detection is also perfect as it delivers nice subject focus with a superior background too. The pictures taken from the primary 48-megapixel sensor are full of details, but the colour looks unnatural. Also, it gives too much weight to the contrast while the images are over-saturated. Overall, they look good and spunky, but saturation could have been better.
On the other hand, the ultra-wide images delivered good pictures with decent colours and details. The only complaint here is that they came out to be slightly darker and not as vibrant as the primary sensor.
Just an FYI, OnePlus Nord is the company’s first phone with a dual selfie camera. It has a 32-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. The colour and details of the selfies taken from the primary lens comes out as pleasant as one can be. The colours are vibrant and the skin looks natural. While the ultra-wide-angle selfies are much similar to the ones taken through the primary camera. However, on zooming, we realised the images lack the detail and sharpness to the ones from the 32-megapixel sensor.
Now here comes the best part of the camera, the device is at par when it comes to low light photography. We tested out at a few different locations and to our surprise, the images have a good amount of details. However, there is a dedicated nightscape mode on the OnePlus Nord that helps to improve the visibility and details of low light conditions. In terms of videography, the phone maxes out at 4K 30fps, which is often seen on the premium ones. The stabilisation works great here. It is perfect for the vloggers and travel enthusiasts and same goes with the selfie camera. It too can shoot up to 4K resolution videos at 30fps, however, there is no stabilisation feature here.
All in all. the cameras on the OnePlus Nord are above average and nothing world-shattering. Not that we thought it would be, but it is at par compared to other smartphones in this mid-tier segment. Personally, speaking, the cameras on the Nord could have been a lot better. Which can be the case as OnePlus does improves cameras performance over time with the new software updates.
In terms of battery life, OnePlus Nord ran for about a day and a half on a single charge. But on heavy usage, if you are a heavy user who plays lots of games, keeps checking social media profile and watches lots of videos, then the battery life will drop down to a day. During our test, it took an hour to charge it from zero to 100 percent.
Verdict
This is the company’s most affordable device with top features which you get on flagship smartphones. The audio output is average from the single firing bottom speaker with a decent 4,115mAh battery with support for 30W Warp charge. At the moment it does not support wireless charging. The device is the best smartphone at its price and is the best option for those looking for a cheaper OnePlus device. OnePlus Nord has all the ingredients to be the top contender in the mid-segment and is a worthy buy.
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Built-wise it has a Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front as well as the back. And to bring the cost down (as we said) this time the company has provided a plastic frame instead of the metal one which it usually offers on all its flagship devices. There is also a signature slider but it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack or the support for expandable memory.
More on the design, up front it 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. Which we have rarely seen being offered by any other brand at his price. On the right side of the frame, you get the slider and power button while the volume button has been given on the left. At the bottom, there is a nano-SIM, a USB Type-C port for charging and, of course, a downward-firing speaker.
Altogether there are six cameras on the OnePlus Nord. Two on the front and four cameras on the back of the Nord. The rear quad camera set up is aligned vertically inside a pill-shaped module positioned on the top left corner. There is an OnePlus logo, which is right in the middle of the phone and the branding is done a little above the lower frame. The device ships with a silicone back cover, a charging cable and few stickers.
When it comes to its display performance, the 90Hz refresh rate driven screen feels smoother and it’s a blessing. Apart from gaming, scrolling news, Instagram and Facebook feed is buttery as well as effortless. Recently, we heard that the device has come across some issues concerning the display. We have come to know that about the red tint issue under darkness along with a horizontal line near the pill-shaped front camera cut out, but we are glad to inform you that our unit is completely glitch-free. We did not find any of those issues here.
In case you are facing any such issue do not hesitate to ask for a replacement from the manufacturer as soon as possible, Oneplus is doing that for all its customers. The AMOLED display also offers an excellent contrast ratio and the brightness is sufficient enough to be used under bright sunlight. And yes, there is a dark mode that has been perfectly implemented on the phone.
Performance and camera
The dual-SIM (Nano) 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. So we recommend you to go for the 128GB or 256GB storage as the 64GB variant might prove inadequate after a year.
The device usually handles normal to heavy usage with ease but not as fast as the OnePlus flagship phones. On the brighter side, the Qualcomm’s cheapest that comes here is integrated with 5G modem in the price range.
On the gaming front, the 765G and the 90Hz refresh rate screen proves to be a great combo, which brings out a smooth playing experience. We extensively played Call of duty and Asphalt 9 on this phone under highest graphics settings and it handled them smoothly as well. We did not come across any lag or touch latency and heating issues either as it is supported by 180Hz touch sampling rate.
The device is a multitasker and it is smooth and fast at whatever you throw at it. OnePlus Nord runs on Android 10-based OxygenOS 10.5. The UI is much similar to what we get on the flagship devices, which are clean, bloat-free, customisable and portrays Stock Android-like experience that also allows changing the UI’s theme colour as well. Here you get a call recording feature on the phone in the dialler app to record all your incoming as well as outgoing calls. To access it, swipe to the second panel on which you have received a call, but the caller will get alert when the recording begins as it has an audible voice prompt. In addition to this, it also lets you hide apps as well as a file that you wish to keep safe. Moreover, it also lets you turn on ambient display features. You can find this feature in the setting app to customise the feature when it needs to be activated. Besides the dark theme, you can also customise the power button too.
And yes, for the gamers the Game Space on the phone will help you organise all your games at one place, which also offers Fnatic mode to restrict all the background activities. As we mentioned earlier, the OnePlus Nord does not have the option to further expand the memory but those who are on a tight budget can go for the 64GB variant one where you get additional storage on the OnePlus cloud. All users get 5GB of free cloud storage to back up photos, videos and lots more.
And last but not the least, the most useful feature on the phone is of FileDash. Users can easily transfer large files to any phone that uses Wi-Fi and is comparatively quicker than Bluetooth. The fingerprint sensor on the phone works great ten out of ten times, while the face unlock does its job well too.
As you already know that the device comes with a quad rear camera setup it includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 primary sensor with an f/1.75 aperture with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support. Moreover, it comprises of a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens that has a field of view (FoV) of 119 degrees with an f/2.25 aperture. For macro shooting, OnePlus Nord has a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 5-megapixel depth shooter both having an f/2.4 aperture.
The macro lens on the phone lacked colours as well as details and we think it is of less use. But the 5-megapixel depth sensor does a pretty decent job with impressive bokeh effect. The edge detection is also perfect as it delivers nice subject focus with a superior background too. The pictures taken from the primary 48-megapixel sensor are full of details, but the colour looks unnatural. Also, it gives too much weight to the contrast while the images are over-saturated. Overall, they look good and spunky, but saturation could have been better.
On the other hand, the ultra-wide images delivered good pictures with decent colours and details. The only complaint here is that they came out to be slightly darker and not as vibrant as the primary sensor.
Just an FYI, OnePlus Nord is the company’s first phone with a dual selfie camera. It has a 32-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. The colour and details of the selfies taken from the primary lens comes out as pleasant as one can be. The colours are vibrant and the skin looks natural. While the ultra-wide-angle selfies are much similar to the ones taken through the primary camera. However, on zooming, we realised the images lack the detail and sharpness to the ones from the 32-megapixel sensor.
Now here comes the best part of the camera, the device is at par when it comes to low light photography. We tested out at a few different locations and to our surprise, the images have a good amount of details. However, there is a dedicated nightscape mode on the OnePlus Nord that helps to improve the visibility and details of low light conditions. In terms of videography, the phone maxes out at 4K 30fps, which is often seen on the premium ones. The stabilisation works great here. It is perfect for the vloggers and travel enthusiasts and same goes with the selfie camera. It too can shoot up to 4K resolution videos at 30fps, however, there is no stabilisation feature here.
All in all. the cameras on the OnePlus Nord are above average and nothing world-shattering. Not that we thought it would be, but it is at par compared to other smartphones in this mid-tier segment. Personally, speaking, the cameras on the Nord could have been a lot better. Which can be the case as OnePlus does improves cameras performance over time with the new software updates.
In terms of battery life, OnePlus Nord ran for about a day and a half on a single charge. But on heavy usage, if you are a heavy user who plays lots of games, keeps checking social media profile and watches lots of videos, then the battery life will drop down to a day. During our test, it took an hour to charge it from zero to 100 percent.
Verdict
This is the company’s most affordable device with top features which you get on flagship smartphones. The audio output is average from the single firing bottom speaker with a decent 4,115mAh battery with support for 30W Warp charge. At the moment it does not support wireless charging. The device is the best smartphone at its price and is the best option for those looking for a cheaper OnePlus device. OnePlus Nord has all the ingredients to be the top contender in the mid-segment and is a worthy buy.
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Get ready to answer a new set of questions as the October 3 Amazon Quiz is live on its platform. The e-commerce platform brings a daily quiz on its mobile platform, which every day gives chance to millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes. The quiz goes live at 8 AM and runs till 12 noon. Today’s Amazon Quiz prize is Sony Speakers.
By participating in Amazon Quiz every day you can stand a chance to win prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S20, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among others. Every day Amazon brings a fresh new quiz on its app, here we would like to mention that the quiz is not available for the desktop users, only app users can participate in the daily quiz. The company puts 5 questions based on general knowledge and current affairs to which the contestants have to answer all the questions correctly. A wrong answer will eliminate you from the quiz. After giving correct answers to all the questions, your name will get further selected for a lucky draw. The results of the lucky draw will be announced at the end of the month. So today’s quiz winner’s name will be declared at the end of the month. We have updated today’s five questions with their correct answers below so that you can win Amazon Quiz and get Sony Speakers.