Acer Nitro 5 2020 edition gaming laptop review: Damn good for gamers

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Acer has been building laptops since ages now and every year they end up surprising us with the latest tech and over the top features, especially in their gaming range. We recently got our hands on the latest from its camp called Acer Nitro 5. This is the 2020 edition of the laptop and here is what we think of the top of the line gaming laptop. Design and Display Out of the box, Acer Nitro 5 2020 looks similar to the previous generation with changes on the lid and the rear. The Acer logo can be seen in the middle part of the lid, which has sharp protruding edges. These give the gaming essence to the laptop when seen from afar. Also, the rear exhaust system has been given red accents around it, which again makes it stand out of the crowd.Acer nitro 5 lid The overall mix of hard plastic and metal around the body keeps the weight light yet sturdy (2.3Kg). We would have been happier if thicker plastic was used on the lid as right now it is on the flimsier side. This might have been done to keep the weight on the lower side, but one does not mind a few extra grams for protection. When you open the Acer Nitro 5 2020 you are greeted with a 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz display with regular bezels and a webcam on top. On the bottom part, you get a fairly large RGB light-driven full QWERTY keyboard with Numpad. The off-centre trackpad is right under the keyboard, which on most counts works well. But since this is a gaming laptop, you would hardly be using it. The keys on the keyboard are large and very decent for gaming. However, we must say we have seen better coming from the brand Acer. The display is very good for gaming and we loved our experience with it, while playing games like DOTA 2 or Counter-Strike: GO. Both ran very well at 120 FPS without breaking a sweat. The speakers on the system are down-firing and at 2W each they bring the movie experience to life, but for gaming, our recommendation is to keep the headphones handy. On the sides, users will find three USB 3.2 gen 2 ports, one 3.5mm audio port, Ethernet jack, USB type-c and an HDMI out port. The charging port is located at the back. acer nitro 5 side Performance Before we deep dive into how this machine performed overall, let’s quickly tell you about its insides. Available in Intel Core i5 and Core i7 (10th gen) configurations, we reviewed the latter. This one has a clock speed of up to 2.6GHz and is a quad-core CPU. With that, it had 8GB RAM and 128GB of SSD storage along with 1TB HDD space. For graphics, the Acer Nitro 5 2020 has NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphic card, which is its a mid-end graphic card of the series but does a very good job in playing games like PUBG, COD at high settings. The GPU also has 4GB dedicated RAM on it. Together this makes up for one of the best gaming experiences. Over that, with WiFi 6 onboard and Killer E2600, Acer Nitro 5 2020 makes sure that you do not face any lag during gameplay. The pings stay stable because of the same, no matter which ISP you are on. We tested it with both Act Fibrenet and Airtel WiFi connections and the laptop did not give us any hard time. When it comes to cooling, this is an aspect that could have been better. When gaming, the laptop does become hot after prolonged use. But it cools down as quickly when you stop gaming. The twin fans do help a lot in keeping the system cool. Switching over to its battery life, we extracted 4.5 hours of backup when not gaming. But when gaming one would want to keep the charger attached since that will supply the right wattage for the graphic card and CPU, so that you can play games at full potential. Verdict All in all, Acer Nitro 5 2020 is one of the best gaming machines launched this year. At Rs 1,05,000 (price on the box) this machine does seem to be on the higher side. However, there are a lot of discounts available on it and you can easily get it for Rs 10,000-15,000 cheaper online. Pros Excellent gaming experience Superb display Latest configuration Cons Lid a little flimsy Gets a bit hot when gaming For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Avita Essential laptop with Intel Celeron N4000 processor launched in India at Rs 17,990

Days after launching its most premium Liber V14 laptop AVITA has come up with its new pocket-friendly laptop in India. Avita Essential laptop is powered by the Intel Celeron N4000 processor.  It features a 14-inch display with 20mm thin bezels offering Full HD resolutions. Available in three colour options the new budget laptop comes with a 2-year onsite warranty.   Avita Essential laptop price and availability Avita Essential laptop price in India has been set at Rs 17,990. The new budget laptop will be available to buy from the e-commerce website Amazon. During the ongoing Great Indian Festival sale, the laptop will be available at a discounted price of Rs 14,990. In addition to this, there will be a no-cost EMIs starting at Rs 706 per month along with a 2-year onsite warranty. The laptops will be available in three colour options Concrete Grey, Matte Black, and Matte White. Avita Essential laptop Avita Essential laptop specifications and features

Avita Essential laptop features a 14-inch full-HD display with 1,920×1,080 pixels of resolution. The display has 20mm thin bezels with an anti-glare screen and a 2-megapixel webcam for video calling. The laptop runs on Windows 10 Home. Under the hood, there is a dual-core Intel Celeron N4000 processor clocked at 2.6GHz paired with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB SSD or faster data processing and near-instant booting up, making it a work-friendly entry-level laptop. Integrated with Intel UHD Graphics 600 the device has built-in Bluetooth 4.0 for connectivity along with 2 speakers of 0.8W. In addition to this, the is an island-style non-backlit keyboard, with dual microphones.

The Avita Essential laptop is backed by a 4,830mAh battery that is touted to deliver 10 hours of battery on a single charge. There is an HDMI port, two USB 3.0 Type-A slots, a microSD card reader, an audio jack, and a power jack as connectivity options. Besides, the fan-less design eliminates distracting noises, allowing the device to run most silently so you can stay focused on the tasks on hand. 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.

Best Action cameras available in India

Action cameras these days are one of the most preferred ones when it comes to portability and compactness over a DSLR. The device is easy to carry along and can be mounted as well as one of the best gadgets to shoot high-quality videos and photos. Many of them are capable of recording 4k videos in top-notch quality without any hassle. Also, these are cheaper than a large-sized camera and some of them are small enough to fit into the palm of your hand. Action cameras come in handy to record extreme sports like surfing and skiing, as well as to capture sporting action from different angles. So if you were planning to get one for yourself check out the options to buy some of the best action cameras in India. GoPro Hero 9  GoPro Hero 9  This is the most recent and updated variant of the action camera by Go Pro. The HERO9 Black features a new sensor that delivers 5K video and 20-megapixel photos, next-generation HyperSmooth 3.0 video stabilization with in-camera horizon leveling. In addition to this, you get a  new 1.4-inch front-facing display with live preview and status modes as well as a larger 2.27-inch rear display with touch zoom and a Max Lens Mod accessory that brings Max HyperSmooth video stabilization and Max SuperView ultra-wide-angle photo and video to HERO9 Black. Moreover, it also supports voice control with 14 commands in 11 languages + 6 accents along with 3 microphones with advanced wind-noise reduction.  Price: Rs 49,500(coming soon) Available via Amazon
GoPro Hero8
GoPro Hero8
GoPro Hero8 GoPro Hero8 also retains its same traditional body design while some might notice the changes also. This one has a 12-megapixel sensor and is capable of recording 4K videos and slow motion, allowing 8x slow-motion movies and comes integrated with HyperSmooth 2.0 stabilisation technology which is available in 1080 at 60fps and then turns to standard stabilisation at 120fps. There is no stabilisation at 240fps.  Price: Rs 29,880 Aviable via both Amazon and Flipkart
GoPro Hero7 Black
GoPro Hero7 Black
GoPro Hero7 Black HERO7 Black can capture videos in 4K at 60FPS (frames per second), and take 12MP photos. This automatically adjusts its white balance, enables HDR (high dynamic range), and applies noise reduction. The action camera has two modes- TimeWarp and Slo-Mo, that will let you speed video up by 30X to create a time-lapse, or slow it down by up to 8X. Also has a 720P (HD) Livestream to Facebook live. Price: Rs 30,500 Aviable via Amazon Dji Osmo Action Dji Osmo Action This is also one of the best action cameras other than GoPro. Dji Osmo Action has dual screens and perfect for framing any kind of situation as this will ensure shake-free footage. It delivers impressive image stabilization and a nice 4K video quality that can even beat GoPro. The front screen is useful for outdoor vlogging though this might not have 5K video mode if you only need to shoot in 4K then you should definitely go for this one.   Price: Rs 26,999 Aviable via flipkart
YI 4K Action Camera 
YI 4K Action Camera
YI 4K Action Camera  This is one of the most affordable options on our list. It is portable and has a 2.19″ LCD touchscreen with 640 x 360 high resolution. This has a 12MP (f/2.8) Sony IMX377 sensor with a 155-degree wide-angle lens and 6-axis EIS that is capable of recording 4K/30fps (60mbps), 1080p/120fps, 720p/240fps video. Price: Rs 9,990 Aviable via Amazon SJCAM SJ6 Legend Dual Screen  SJCAM SJ6 Legend Dual Screen  The SJ6 Legend features a 16MP (f/2.5) sensor with a 166-degree wide-angle lens that will let you record 4K videos and 24fps (interpolation) and 2K videos at 30fps. This one has a 2.0” screen and a smaller front display. Price: Rs 10,778 Aviable via Amazon 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 27 Amazon Quiz: Answer these five questions and you could win 10gm Gold Bar

October 27 Amazon Quiz has now gone live. Every day the e-commerce website brings a daily quiz for its customers. The quiz begins at 8 AM and runs till 12 noon. Those participating in the quiz can win exciting prizes by answering all the questions correctly. Today all the customers across the country can win 10gm Gold Bar. Amazon is back with another new daily quiz. Amazon quiz brings an opportunity for its customers to win daily prizes such as mobile phones, other gadgets including Pay Balance also. If you managed to answer all the questions correctly, you can stand a chance to win 10gm Gold Bar. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon quiz.

October 27 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: PM Modi released a ₹100 coin to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Vijaya Scindia, who is also known as the Rajmata of which city? The answer is- Gwalior Question 2: The 2020 Nobel Prize for Economics was awarded to Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson for their contributions in improving which theory? The answer is- Auction Theory Question 3: World Student’s Day is observed every year on 15th October to commemorate the birth anniversary of which Indian president? The answer is- APJ Abdul Kalam Question 4: For which team does this player play for in the IPL 2020? (See Image in Quiz) The answer is- Rajasthan Royals Question 5: This statue was a gift to the United States from the people of which country? (See Image in Quiz) The answer is- France  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 launched two new OnePlus Nord phones- Nord N10 5G and Nord N100

These days OnePlus seems to be on a launch spree. The Chinese smartphone company has officially unveiled the much-speculated OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Nord N100. Both the smartphones belong to the OnePlus Nord family which was first introduced in India a few months back which is the company’s most affordable smartphone to date. Both the new devices were expected to arrive as early as October 26 that is today although the company did not provide any details about the launch of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Nord N100. Both new smartphones are identical in look and both have a triple rear camera set up and a hole-punch design display. OnePlus Nord N10 5G and OnePlus Nord N100 price and availability OnePlus Nord N10 5G will be offered in a single 6GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at GBP 329 that translates to Rs 32,000. On the other hand, Nord N100 is the most affordable device being ever offered by the company. This will be available with a price tag of GBP 179 that translates to Rs 17,300 for the single 4G RAM with a 64GB storage variant. The earlier model will be available in Midnight Ice colour while the latter one will be offered in a Midnight Frost colour option. In terms of availability, both the new Nord handsets will be first available for purchase in Europe followed by North America of which the pricing remains undisclosed. However, there is no word from the company whether these two phones will make its way to the Indian market but soon that will also be revealed. OnePlus Nord N10 5G specifications The OnePlus Nord N10 5G comes with a 6.49-inch full-HD+ display along with 90Hz refresh rate support. The device runs OxygenOS 10.5 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card. OnePlus Nord N10 5G The Nord N10 5G features a triple rear camera setup that houses a 64-megapixel primary ultra-wide-angle lens with 119-degree FoV. It further includes a macro as well as a monochrome lens. On the front, it includes a 16-megapixel selfie sensor. The connectivity options on the phone include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. In addition to a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, the device is fuelled by a decent 4,300mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T fast charging technology support. OnePlus Nord N100 specifications The OnePlus Nord N100 is highlighted with a 6.52-inch HD+ display and a 60Hz refresh rate support. It runs OxygenOS 10.5 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage option that is also expandable. OnePlus Nord N100 The smartphone comes with a triple camera set up on the back of the phone that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel macro and a depth sensor. While for selfies it sports an 8-megapixel front sensor. The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. In terms of connectivity, the device includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

LG TONE Free HBS-FN7 earphones comes with adjustable ear gels

With an aim to expand its LG TONE Free lineup, LG Electronic has now lifted curtains of its HBS-FN7 earphones that offers intuitive user experience, comfortable in-ear fit and noise isolation performance, Meridian-tuned premium sound, hygienic UVnano charging case – and adds Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to booth personal audio experience. Available initially in South Korea, the LG TONE Free HBS-FN7 will also be rolled out in key markets of North America, Europe and Asia starting in the fourth quarter. “LG has always striven to deliver more options to consumers and with our newest TONE Free earbuds we are expanding our lineup to audiophiles who desire the very best that audio technology has to offer,” said Park Hyung-woo, head of LG Home Entertainment Company’s audio and video division. According to the company, LG TONE Free HBS-FN7 earphones comes with adjustable ear gels with patented twist-fit Vortex Ribs design deliver a tighter in-ear seal to minimize outside noise seepage. It comprises of three microphones in each earbud that monitor soundwaves coming from all directions. Looking at the other technological aspect, LG TONE Free HBS-FN7 earphones showcase technology from Meridian Audio, the renowned British audio technology company and LG’s trusted partner in delivering superior sound. It is powered by Digital Signal Processing. Furthermore, LG TONE Free HBS-FN7 earphones can recreate a realistic soundstage that simulates the experience of listening to real loudspeakers while also delivering vocals with pristine clarity, completely immersing the listener. LG further revealed that this earphones is accessible through the LG TONE Free app that is available for both Android and iOS devices, Meridian’s EQ sound settings provide an elevated listening experience via four customized presets:
  1. Natural for a clean, balanced sound
  2. Immersive for a more three-dimensional performance
  3. Bass Boost for extra power and depth
  4. Treble Boost to bring greater clarity to vocals
The LG TONE Free HBS-FN7 earphones also delivers fuller, richer bass with high quality silicone-infused drivers, dome featuring a stronger metal layer and denser texture dampers for better resolution of mid-high frequencies. It also comprises of LG’s innovative UVnano charging case, first introduced with LG TONE Free FN6. Using ultraviolet light, the case helps to keep the wearer’s ears cleaner by eliminating 99.9 percent of E. coli and S. aureus bacteria on the earbuds’ inner mesh. New for LG TONE Free FN7, LED lighting on the top of the case makes it easy to monitor charging level and UVnano status. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

LG Q52 MIL-STD-810G certified mid-range smartphone launched

The South Korean electronics brand LG today introduced its latest mid-range smartphone in the market.  The company has launched LG Q52 is the successor to LG Q51 with upgraded features and design. The latest device comes with a quad-camera set up on the back of the phone, 4,000mAh battery, side-mounted fingerprint scanner and is powered by an octa-core processor. Also, the smartphone features an optical pattern design that is also seen on the company’s most premium handsets such as Velvet. LG Q52 price and availability details LG Q52 has been introduced in the company’s home market South Korea and is priced at KRW 3,30,000 for the single 4GB RAM with 64GB storage that translates to Rs 21,500. The device will be offered in two colour options Silky White and Silky Red. This is scheduled to go on sale on October 28. LG Q52 specifications and features LG Q52 comes with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD punch-hole screen with HD+ resolution. The device is MIL-STD-810G certified smartphone and runs on Android 10 out of the box. The mobile phone is powered by a 2.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. While its predecessor LG Q51 was powered by Helio P22 chipset. In terms of optics, it has a total of five cameras. On the back of the phone, there is a quad-camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by a secondary 5-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro shooter and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. While on the front there is a 13-megapixel selfie camera housed inside a punch-hole display. The device is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery. For connectivity, the smartphone includes 4G, dual SIM support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, UBS-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. As the handset is MIL-STD-810G certified it can work even during extremely high and low temperatures and is shock-proof as well. While the fingerprint is mounter on the right side 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.

Know how Apple’s new Intercom feature helps you communicate

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With the recent launch of HomePod mini, Apple revealed that this ultimate smart speaker comes packed with a lot of innovations. The most interesting is a new Intercom feature that offers a quick and easy way for family members to connect with each other at home. According to Apple, this feature enables one person to send an Intercom message from one HomePod to another — whether in a different room, a specific zone, or multiple rooms throughout the home — and their voice will automatically play on the designated HomePod speaker. Furthermore, the Cupertino-based tech giant revealed that this Intercom feature works perfectly with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and CarPlay. The reason behind this is that everyone in the household can get Intercom notifications and send Intercom messages from the backyard or on their way home. As the HomePod software version 14.1 and Apple’s latest iOS version 14.2 are currently undergoing beta testing, the following steps will enable a user to access Intercom on the ultimate speaker HomePod:
  1. Firstly, one has to install HomePod software version 14.1 (which includes support for HomePod mini and new Siri and Intercom features)
  2. Once HomePod software version 14.1 is installed, click on the Home app.
  3. Double click on little house icon that is located at the top-most left side.
  4. Click on “Home Settings.”
  5. Now, scroll down to find “Intercom” and click on it.
  6. You can now make changes to notification settings to choose who can use the Intercom feature at your house to connect with each other.
Wondering how one could Intercom to rely message? Well, a report by MacRumors has notified that Intercom messages can be shared to the HomePods across a home via Siri on ‌iPhone‌, ‌iPad‌, Apple Watch, another ‌HomePod‌, etc. All that is needed is activation of ‌Siri‌ on your ‌iPhone‌, ‌iPad‌, Apple Watch, ‌CarPlay‌, or ‌AirPods. Once Siri is activated, one has to say “Intercom” and record your message. Isn’t this amazing to stay connected with each other without the need to move out of your place? Mind you! HomePod mini will be available in white and space grey colour for Rs 9,900 from apple.com/in, and Apple Authorised Resellers. Moreover, customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Spain, the UK, and the US are able to order HomePod mini beginning at 5 a.m. PST on Friday, November 6, with availability beginning the week of November 16. With the intelligence of Siri, HomePod mini delivers a personalised 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. As far as compatibility is concerned, HomePod mini is compatible 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. 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 to roll out its Redmi K30S smartphone on October 27

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After launching Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition smartphone in May this year, it is officially confirmed that Xiaomi is now set to lift curtains off its Redmi K30S handset on October 27. In a teaser poster on China’s microblogging site Weibo, Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing revealed that Redmi K30S Extreme Commemorative Edition will be introduced in China at 2pm CST (which translates to 11:30 am as per IST) tomorrow. According to the teaser poster on Weibo, Lu Weibing has revealed that the handset will be introduced in black and silver colours. On the camera front, this much-anticipated handset is likely to carry a rectangular-shaped module with rear camera fitted in it. Mind you! This rear camera will be further carrying three sensors. In addition, the camera module carries a light sensor as well as a flash. It was also stated that the main camera will comprise of a 64MP sensor. Moreover, many have regarded the Redmi K30S as a refurbished version of Mi 10T. The primary reason behind this is the TENNA listing that hints that the key specifications of the Redmi K30S are similar to the Mi 10T. Running octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, this handset is expected to carry 12GB RAM as well as an internal storage capacity of 512GB. Talking about the battery, it is likely to be powered by a 4,900mAh battery. The earlier launched Xiaomi’s Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition comes with a price tag of  CNY 1,999 (which translates to Rs 21,300) for the single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option. It is available in four colour options Deep Sea Shimmer, Mint Ice Blue, Purple Jade Factory, and Time Monologue. The K30 5G Racing Edition carries a 6.67-inch full-HD+ hole-punch display along with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. Running on Android 10 based MIUI 11, this handset is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G chipset and will be offered in a single 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option. On the camera front, Xiaomi’s Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition is fitted with a quad rear camera setup consisting of Sony IMX686 64MP camera sensor with f/1.89 aperture, a 5MP macro lens, a 2MP depth sensor and an 8MP wide-angle lens with 120 degrees field of view. And for selfie lovers, this handset comes with a 20MP front camera along with 2MP selfie camera sensor. (Image credit: Weibo/ Lu Weibing) 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.

Three popular Android apps for Children removed by Google over privacy concerns

Privacy concerns have been on a rise with the introduction of digital technology while children are apparently more vulnerable than adults to privacy online threats as they lack digital skills or awareness of privacy risks. Taking this into account Google has removed three apps from the Play Store that are popular among children. These apps were turned down after a report by the International Digital Accountability Council (IDAC) over privacy violations. The three apps are Princess Salon, Number Coloring, and Cats & Cosplay. All these apps have more than 20 million downloads on Google Play Store. According to a report by International Digital Accountability Council (IDAC) were found to be doing data collection practices by three software development kits (SDKs) used within those apps. The researchers at the non-profit warned Google of potential issues with three SDKs used in those apps – Unity, Umeng, and Appodeal. Taking this issue into account Google itself performed an investigation and immediately removed these apps from Play Store as a corrective action in response. This trio was found to be violating Google’s data collection policies, by hypothetically gaining access to users’ Android ID and AAID (Android Advertising ID) numbers. As per IDAC, SDK versions of Unity, Appodeal, and Umeng used within the three apps were collecting data.  While the AAID is the Android’s unique ID used for advertising and, unlike the Android ID (another Android unique identifier), users have the ability to reset their AAID. The AAID is basically the permit for gathering all the user data in one place. For instance, if a company is willing to advertise their brand of potato chips to people who like ice cream, they can contact a platform and pay for their potato chip ad to be shown to users whose AAIDs indicate that they like ice cream. However, when the AAID is linked, or “bridged” with the non-resettable Android ID, it lets companies track users; ID bridging ultimately makes the AAID’s ability to be reset by user’s moot.  IDAC’s tests revealed that certain versions of the Unity, Appodeal, and Umeng SDKs were not meeting the requirements with broader Google Play policies around data collection. In addition to this, IDAC’s tests emphasised that certain versions of Unity’s SDK were collecting both the user’s AAID and Android ID at the same time, which may have allowed Unity to bypass privacy controls and track users over time and across devices. 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.

FAU-G set for a release in November, the first trailer released

FAU-G an Indian alternative to PUBG game was announced by Akshay Kumar just after the Chinese Gaming app ban in the country. Till now a no specific timeline was announced and now a new trailer of the upcoming gaming app has been released revealing the official launch timeline. The trailer has been shared via Twitter by the Bangalore-based publisher nCore Games the developer of the game and is widely being promoted by Indian game industry veteran Vishal Gondal and actor Akshay Kumar. For the unknowns, FAU-G is short for Fearless and United-Guards and is touted to be a contribution towards the “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) campaign by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.   FAU-G is said to launch next month in India that is November however a fixed launch date still remains a mystery. The Bangalore-based publisher nCore Games took to Twitter to share the first teaser of the Fearless and United Guards. The is a one-minute short trailer video that reveals the game is set in the Galwan Valley which is also a controversial flashpoint between China and India. Following the Galwan Valley skirmish on 15 June the Government of India decided to put a ban on hundreds of Chinese app in the country including PUBG Mobile as well as TikTok.  As per the developers, the India game will go without a battle royale mode instead it will have a brawler technicality to exchange blows and to retain the originality of the game. It will include both single-player as well as a cooperative multiplayer option. This is going to be based on the real situations encountered by the Indian security forces to cope with both domestic and foreign terrorizations and soon this will be available on both Google Play Store and the Apple App Store and will also be free to play with in-app purchases however nothing much has been revealed by the developer. Apart from this, Vishal Gondal’s NCore in the past while promoting the game promised to donate 20 percent of its revenue to the government’s fund-raising initiative Bharat Ke Veer.  Have a look at how Tweeter reacted to the release of the trailer: 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.

A step by step guide on how to record WhatsApp audio calls on your Android smartphone

When it comes to testing or video calling WhatsApp is one of the most preferred apps. But other than this you can also use it to make an audio call which for many of us is not so preferred as it cannot record the calls when needed. So addressing this issue we have come up with several methods that will let you record a WhatsApp audio call on your Android device.

How to record WhatsApp audio calls on your Android smartphone?

Technique 1 This is the simplest way to record calls on WhatsApp. All you need to do is while having a conversation turn on the speaker of your phone and record the conversation on another mobile phone. This can be done by downloading a third-party app from the Play Store. We recommend you go for the Voice Recorder app as we have also used it and it records and delivers clear audio. If this method doesn’t work for you as you do not have a secondary phone then in this care you can download the Otter.ai app on your laptop. This app works well and automatically transcripts voice calls on a real-time basis. So just hit on the record button and it will start recording the audio call. This app not only helps you recording audio calls but also brings to you a text version of it however it only supports the English language.  Technique 2 This method works when you do not have any other device such as a handset or a laptop. In that case, there are a couple of call recording apps available on the Google Play Store. Many of them only work for recording normal audio calls so you can try out “Record WhatsApp calls” on the Play Store that will let you record voice calls on WhatsApp. Just like any other call recorder the app automatically records your WhatsApp calls. While all the audio files can be found on Google Drive. Remember that WhatsApp is an end-to-end messaging service so whenever you choose to go for this method to record a call you need to grand access to a third-party app to listen in you better be aware of the risks.  How to use “Record WhatsApp calls”?
  • Download “Record WhatsApp calls” on your Android smartphone
  • Now grant the app access to your calls, contacts, storage, microphone, and others. 
  • Then enable the “Notification” and “Accessibility” sections in the Settings. 
  • After giving the permissions to the app whenever you get a voice call or you make one using WhatsApp the app will automatically start recording the call. 
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Infinix Hot 10 4GB RAM with 64GB storage launched, will be available via Flipkart

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

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

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

Fortnitemares 2020: Fortnite announces exciting challenges this Halloween

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

10 Best gaming laptops to enhance experience of avid gamers

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

Samsung announces attractive finance offers this festive season

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

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

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

October 25 Amazon Quiz Answers

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

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

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

October 24 Amazon Quiz Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Last month LG came up with an innovative device under the Explorer Project. The company introduced the LG Wing that comes with Swivel mode and a Gimbal camera. As said, it is part of the Explorer Project which is intended to offer new usability ideas to the smartphone market. The state-of-the-art device is now coming to India and the company has confirmed that it will arrive on October 28. The device was launched in two colour options and the USP of the smartphone is its swivel screen that rotates clockwise in 90 degrees to allow new use cases. In addition to this, the company has used a hinge mechanism that uses up a thermoplastic polyoxymethylene at the back. LG Wing is not set to launch in India on October 28 the company took to Twitter to reveal the media invite for the launch of the smartphone. The launch event is supposed to be held virtually amid the Coronavirus pandemic. It is going to be an hour event that will kick start at 11.30 AM till 12.30 PM. The price of the LG Wing in India has not been shared but it is going to be somewhere similar to what the company is offering it in its home market that is set at KRW 1,098,900 that translates to Rs 71,400. It comes in two colour options Aurora Gray and Illusion Sky. LG WING smartphone launched: Here’s what you must know Coming to the specifications LG Wing, just like its name the design of the smartphone is unique as well. The device comes with a dual-display the primary one has a swivel screen that rotates clockwise in 90 degrees to reveal the secondary screen. The size of the screen is a 6.8-inch full-HD P-OLED FullVision panel with 1,080×2,460 pixels of resolution, 20.5:9 aspect ratio and 395ppi of pixel density. While the secondary screen features a 3.9-inch full-HD+ G-OLED panel with 1,080×1,240 pixels and has a 1.15:1 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 419ppi. The phone runs Q OS on top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC paired with 8GB and 12GB of RAM and 128GB and 256GB of onboard storage options. The internal storage can be expanded up to 2TB using a microSD card. For optics, LG Wing introduces a triple rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. Further includes a secondary 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/1.9 aperture and 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture in addition to a Hexa-motion stabiliser. For improved stabilisation the company has incorporated gimbal using motion camera technology with six motion sensor virtual joystick on the second screen. LG Wig is fuelled up by a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4.0+ 25W fast charging and 10W wireless charging. For connectivity, it includes 5G, 4G LTE-A, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.1, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. The smartphone has an in-display fingerprint sensor also the mobile phone is IP54 rated for dust and water resistance. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

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

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

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

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