Amazon Flex delivery programme expanded to 35 more cities in India, will provide part-time earning opportunities for users

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Amazon Flex delivery programme expanded to 35 more cities in India, will provide part-time earning opportunities for users
The e-commerce website Amazon last year announced the launch of Amazon Flex service in India. The programme’s aim is to allow users to sign up to deliver Amazon packages part-time and earn some money during the course of time. According to the company, the users signing up for the programme can deliver a package as per their own plan or timings and return can earn up to Rs 140 per hour. At the time of the launch, the Amazon Flex delivery programme was limited to three cities only. But now it has expanded this service to 35 more cities. In June last year, Amazon announced its Flex delivery programme for its Indian users. The company’s idea is to allow people to earn some cash for delivering packages on their own schedule. Earlier this Flex delivery programme was launched for three cities in India Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi with further plans to expand to additional cities in that year. But almost after one year, the company has now included more than 35 cities in its initiative which includes metro as well as non-metro cities including Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Pune, Patna, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Kanpur, Ghaziabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Visakhapatnam, Gurgaon and more. In this programme, the users can sign in to this service and can earn from Rs 120 to Rs 140 for an hour. But here is a condition the participants should have a two-wheeler to deliver packages.

How to join the Amazon Flex delivery programme?

  • To sign up for the Flex programme all you need to do is visit the dedicated website to join
  • Fill in all your personal details in the provided form and download an app.
  • To get started an Android smartphone and should have a three- or four-wheeler
According to the company, all the participants in the country will be covered under a Group Accident policy while making deliveries for Amazon. For this, they have to go through a comprehensive background verification process and hands-on training before they begin delivering packages. As the latest expansion has come up at the time when the customers are staying indoors due to the coronavirus outbreak and right now preferring to order items via online platforms only. According to the company, the thermal screening of each and every flex partner is being conducted as a part of the safety measures and maintaining hands washing as well as sanitization. The company has also begun a digitised training for its Flex partners. This initiative brings an opportunity for those looking for a part-time job. Interested individuals can visit the dedicated website to sign up and earn up to Rs 140 hourly at their own flexible timings 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.

Live-streaming feature on Dolby On App is now available for Android users in India

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Live-streaming feature on Dolby On App is now available for Android users in India
American company specialized in audio noise reduction and audio encoding/compression Dolby earlier this year announced its app Dolby On app for iOS and Android users. Initially, the live-streaming feature on the app was available for the iOS users only now the company has expanded it to the Android users also. Those who are unknown Dolby On is a free music and video recording and streaming app. This allows users to easily record and live stream audio and video with superior Dolby Sound quality using their device. The company has now rolled out a live-streaming feature for Android users.  According to the company, this functionality works in two ways, first through its indigenous Twitch integration and second through RTMP (real-time messaging protocol). The latter one allows you to live-stream to more platforms like Youtube, Vimeo, among others. From which one can choose Custom URL as their connection option, then copy and paste the platform’s streaming key and RTMP link and just go live. The Dolby One app is capable of taking note of the sound coming in and automatically applies audio effects like compression, EQ, limiting, noise reduction, stereo widening, de-essing and more. The sound can be further edited with unique sound “styles” – like photo filters in Instagram, these allow you to apply sonic profiles to your recording. The app also allows creators to record and Livestream, both audio and video. One can also use an external phonemic setup to take advantage of the app’s powerful processing. Here are few tips to make most of the Dolby On App:
  • To record a video, make sure the place is well lit or the place video being shot has good lighting and for the audio recording you should experiment with phone placement to get the right mix of sound sources (for example, capturing the right balance of your voice and guitar.)
  • Check your levels and keep an eye on the in-app level meter if you’re in the red, reduce your volume or move the phone further away to avoid clipping.
  • While using the live streaming feature, make sure you have your Facebook or Twitch feeds available nearby on a separate device so you can view feedback and engage with your viewers in real-time. While live streaming will work from a good cell data signal, the use of a strong WiFi connection for best results is recommended.
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June 19 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Bose 700 Bluetooth Headphones

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June 19 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Bose 700 Bluetooth Headphones
The Amazon Quiz is becoming more popular these days as the company announces daily new quizzes on its Mobile app platform and lets you win exciting prizes. All you need to do is answer 5 easy questions and you could get 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 other exciting free gifts. Today you can stand a chance to win Bose 700 Bluetooth Headphones. June 19 Amazon Quiz has gone live on its Mobile app platform. The quiz can be played from 8 AM which runs till 12 noon. To participate log in to the e-commerce app and then answer 5 questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. You have to answer all the questions correctly otherwise the wrong answer will eliminate you from the quiz. After clearing the daily quiz you will get selected for a lucky draw. The winner’s name will be announced at the end of the month. To make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all the 5 questions to win Bose 700 Bluetooth Headphones. Check out today’s answers:

June 19 Amazon Quiz Answers:

Question 1: Which article of the Constitution states that ‘India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.’? The answer is- Article 1 Question 2: The headquarters of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is located in which international city since 1965? The answer is- Vienna Question 3: What was the theme for this year’s World Oceans Day celebrated on 8th June 2020? The answer is- Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean Question 4: ‘Lockdown Liaisons’ is a new series of e-books from which Indian author? The answer is- Shobhaa de Question 5: ‘Bande Utkala Janani’ written by KL Mohapatra has recently been assigned the status of ‘State Song’ by which Indian state? The answer is- Odisha 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.

TCL launched a new range of 8K and 4K QLED TVs in India

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TCL launched a new range of 8K and 4K QLED TVs in India
TCL today has launched its new line up of QLED TVs in India. The newly-launched television series comprises C715, C815, and X915 QLED Television starting at Rs 45,990 and going up to Rs 2,99,990. Among the three devices, the X915 is the flagship model of the company and it has been made available in a single variant. While the other two which are C715 come in three screen sizes and C815 in three variants. Read on to know more about the pricing and the specific details of the TCL 4K and 8K Android Televisions. X915 QLED TV TCL C715, C815 and X915 QLED TVs pricing and availability TCL’s latest 8K QLED 75X915 is priced at Rs 2,99,990 for the single 75-inch screen size. While the other two are the company’s 4K QLED additions, the C715 is the entry-level Television and is available in three variants. The 50-inch model price has been set at Rs 45,990, 55-inch at Rs 55,990 and the 65-inch model will cost Rs 79,990. Whereas the C815 series is the premium 4K QLED TV also comes in three variants. The 55-inch will be available with a price tag of Rs 69,990, the 65-inch and the 75-inch will be offered at Rs 99,990 and Rs 1,49,990 respectively. All the variants of the TCL QLED range of Televisions are now up for sale via e-commerce website Amazon as well as Reliance digital stores and offline retailers in the country. C815 QLED TV TCL C715, C815 and X915 QLED TVs specifications The 75 inch X915 8K QLED Android TV comes with IMAX Enhanced and Pop-up camera, and with Dolby Vision ultra-vivid imaging and Dolby Atmos immersive audio support. All the televisions are powered by Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Moreover, 4K QLED additions- C815 and C715 also comes equipped with Quantum Dot Display technology. According to the company the Quantum Dots, when struck by light, will emit the most finely-tuned RMB colors, helping the TV to display billions of colors, reproducing 100% DCI-P3, and maintain a longer lifespan of the display up to 60,000 hours. It further upscale non-8K content to 8K performance with its AI 8K Processor and all the TVs comes with  Hands-Free voice control and a separate Onkyo soundbar with IMAX Enhanced, DTS and Dolby Atmos for premium audio output.
C715 QLED TV
C715 QLED TV
Speaking on the development, Mike Chen, General Manager, TCL India said, “It gives me immense pleasure to launch this year’s TV line-up which includes the highly anticipated X915, C715, and C815. At TCL, we strive to redefine the TV viewing experience via pioneering technologies. With these latest additions, perhaps, a new benchmark will be established within the segment. We are confident that all three feature-rich televisions will generate positive traction within the market and create new milestones for the brand.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

New configurations are now available in the Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro and Mac Pro models

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New configurations are now available in the Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro and Mac Pro models
The much-awaited Apple WWDC 2020 is inching closer and the company, just ahead of its annual developer conference, updated its 16-inch MacBook Pro with more hardware options for customisation along with a new SSD kit for Mac Pro, globally. Apple is now offering new graphics options with the latest AMD Radeon Pro 5600M GPU paired with 8GB of HBM2 @ 1540 MHz memory that is the peak level the company could configure the MacBook Pro thus far with up to 75 percent faster performance than the existing Radeon Pro 5500M with 4GB of GDDR6. Accompanied by a 2048-bit memory interface it can serve you a bandwidth of 394 GB/s. This is possible because of the TDP (Thermal Design Power) of only 50W. The GPU is based on a Navi 12 silicon that uses RDNA 1.0 @ 7nm architecture with 40 Compute Units that can deliver a total of 2560 Stream Processors at a frequency of 1035 MHz. This is the maximum theoretical performance in FP32 of 5.3 TFLOPs. Apple is yet to reveal the India pricing however in the United States the new configuration will be available with an extra cost of $700 that translates to Rs 53,100 over the currently available Radeon Pro 5500M GPU option that comes at $2,799 and this translates to Rs 2,12,300. The 16-inch MacBook Pro model is suitable for professionals such as developers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists as well as music producers. It is an upgrade over the 15-inch model and was launched in November last year. The laptop comes with a 16-inch Retina Display powered by the latest 8-core processors coupled with 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage memory. The laptop is accompanied by a new Magic Keyboard with a redesigned scissor mechanism and 1mm travel. The MacBook comes with a six-speaker sound system, longer battery life, Touch Bar, Touch ID, the Force Touch trackpad and the Apple T2 Security Chip. In addition to this, the company has also launched new SSDs options for Mac Pro in order to surge the storage. There will be two installable SSD modules that can be mounted to increase the internal storage with capacity options including 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB.  The company has also provided instructions for the users on how to install the kit by themselves on Apple’s official website. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Twitter is testing Voice tweet for iOS, here how to compose voice tweet

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Twitter is testing Voice tweet for iOS, here how to compose voice tweet
These days Twitter is coming up with new features on its platform. Recently it introduced Fleets which is similar to WhatsApp’s status and Instagram and Facebook stories. Twitter’s Fleets will vanish after 24 hours from the user’s timeline. Now the company has rolled out another interesting feature that is Voice tweets. However, this functionality is under testing and allows users to record their voice clippings to publish as tweets. “Over the years, photos, videos, gifs, and extra characters have allowed you to add your own flair and personality to your conversations. But sometimes 280 characters aren’t enough and some conversational nuances are lost in translation. So starting today, we’re testing a new feature that will add a more human touch to the way we use Twitter – your very own voice,” the senior software engineer Remy Bourgoin said in a blog post. The Voice tweet functionality works as similar to Tweeting with text. The feature is being tested and at this stage, it will be released to a limited number of people on Twitter for iOS. In the future, it will be made available to everyone on the iOS platform that will be able to have access to this feature. Rather than using the whole thing besides iOS, Android and web users will only be able to get access to see voice tweets in their feed and be able to listen to them. Voice Tweet How to compose a Voice Tweet? Tweeting using your voice is similar to a regular text. To begin with, Open the Tweet composer and then tap on the new wavelength icon. After this, you will be shown your profile picture along with the record button at the bottom. Hit the button to record your voice clipping. Each voice Tweet captures up to 140 seconds of audio. If you have more to say then keep on recording your voice as soon as you reach the time limit for a Tweet, a new voice Tweet starts automatically to create a thread. Once you are done hit the Done Button to end your recording and go back to the composer screen to Tweet. Voice Tweet The Voice Tweet will appear on your follower’s timeline alongside other tweets. One can tap the image to listen to the tweet. According to the company on the iOS platform, the playback will start in a new window docked at the bottom of your timeline and you can listen as you scroll. You can also keep listening while doing other things on your phone or on the go. “There’s a lot that can be left unsaid or uninterpreted using text, so we hope voice Tweeting will create a more human experience for listeners and storytellers alike. Whether it’s #storytime about your encounter with wild geese in your neighborhood, a journalist sharing breaking news or a first-hand account from a protest, we hope voice Tweeting gives you the ability to share your perspectives quickly and easily with your voice. We can’t wait to see how people will use this to make their voices heard and add to the public conversation,” the blogpost said. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Tecno Spark Power 2 with 7-inch display and a 6,000mAh battery launched in India

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Tecno Spark Power 2 with 7-inch display and a 6,000mAh battery launched in India
Transsion holding brand Tecno Mobile last month introduced Spark 5 in India that comes with a quad rear camera and a 5,000mAh battery. Now the company has Tecno Spark Power 2 in the country. Tecno Mobile has served the smartphone with a massive 6,000mAh battery. Moreover, it is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 processor and features a large water drop-style display. There is a quad rear camera set up with a 16-megapixel main sensor. Read on to know more about the lately launched mobile handset by Tecno. Tecno Spark Power 2 pricing and availability Tecno Spark Power 2 has been launched in India in a single 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage option. The price of the variant has been set at Rs 9,999. The device will be offered in two colour options Ice Jadeite and Misty Grey. The handset is scheduled to go on sale in the country via e-commerce website Flipkart on June 23 starting at 12 AM midnight. Tecno Spark Power 2 Tecno Spark Power 2 specifications The Tecno Spark Power 2 comes with a tall 7-inch HD+ waterdrop-style notch display with 720×1640 pixels of resolution. It will be offering a 20.5:9 aspect ratio and a 90.6 percent screen-to-body ratio with 480 nits of brightness. The newly launched smartphone runs on HIOS 6.1 OS based on the top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 MTK6762 processor clocked at 2GHz. It is coupled with 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage option. The device comes with a dedicated slot to expand the internal memory using a microSD card up to 256GB. For taking photos and videos Tecno Spark Power 2 features a quad rear camera set up that includes a 16-megapixel primary camera with f/1.85 aperture. The camera system is further assisted by a secondary 5-megapixel wide-angle lens with a 115-degree field of view, a tertiary 2-megapixel macro lens and lastly an AI lens to help with the bokeh effect. The rear camera supports several modes such as the Bokeh effect, Auto Scene Detection, AI Body Shaping, AI HDR, AR Mode, Google Lens, AI Beauty, and Panorama.  For taking selfies, there is a 16-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture and a 78.3-degree viewing angle.  While the selfie camera is supported by AI Beauty, Wide Selfie, AR Mode, Portrait Mode and Custom Beauty Modes among others. In terms of connectivity, there is Bluetooth v5, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac. The smartphone boasts a 6,000mAh battery supported by an 18W fast charger. The phone is touted to deliver up to four days of battery life on a single charge. It comes with 376 hours of standby time, 37 hours of calling, 19 hours of internet, 155 hours of music playback, 13 hours of gaming, and 14 hours of video playback. The device also sports a dedicated Google Assistant button and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for authentication. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Acer One 14 laptop launched in India at an affordable price of Rs 22,999

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Acer One 14 laptop launched in India at an affordable price of Rs 22,999
The Taiwan based company Acer has announced the launch of its next product in the laptops lineup. The company has introduced Acer One 14 laptop  India at an affordable price. The device is a commercial laptop which is specially designed for Educational Institutes and Enterprises to set up or upgrade IT infrastructure. Speaking on this occasion, Sudhir Goel, Chief of Commercial Business Group, Acer India said, “I am thrilled to announce the launch of a new affordable Acer One 14 laptop designed specially keeping in mind the enterprise & education sector. Acer has always tried to stay ahead of the consumer’s demand be it the productivity at work or empowering students. This launch will enable working professionals, students and teachers to optimize their time with the laptop offering best performance and features for the price. This is an excellent laptop when it comes to affordability, security & loaded operating system is concerned.” Acer One 14 laptop Acer One 14 has been launched in India. The Acer laptop is powered by Intel Pentium Gold 4415U Processor. The dual-core four-thread processor is based on the 14nm architecture. The laptop is paired with 4GB DDR4 RAM that can be expanded up to 32GB. It comes preinstalled with a 64-bit version of Windows 10 Home. The laptop features a 14-inch display. According to the company, Acer One 14 laptop comes in a compact form-factor and impressive screen to body ratio specifically designed for educational, Small-Medium Businesses and Enterprises to help them in the digital revolution. On the connectivity front, there is one Gigabit LAN port, two USB 3.0 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type A, VGA port, an HDMI port, Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth. The Acer One 14 also comes with an HD Cam with Microphone for making video calls. The company stated that it is driven by the goal of digital transformation, Acer India is reaching out to schools and educational institutions as well as businesses, for learning and workstyle transformation. Acer One 14 laptop pricing and availability Acer One 14 laptop has been launched in India with an affordable price of Rs 22,999. This is the price of the 4GB RAM option. The Acer laptop will be available in a single Black colour variant. The laptop comes with fully loaded specifications with 3 years warranty. The device can be purchased via at Acer E-store along with over 1500 Acer channel partner stores across India. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

June 18 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the questions to win Rs 50,000 Amazon pay balance

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June 18 Amazon Quiz: Answer all the questions to win Rs 50,000 Amazon pay balance
Get ready to answer a new set of questions as the Amazon Quiz is live on its platform. The quiz can be played every day from 8 AM till 12 noon. Today you can stand a chance to win Rs 50,000 Amazon pay balance. 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 other exciting free gifts. The E-commerce platform brings a daily quiz on its mobile platform which every day gives chances to millions of people across the country to win gadgets and goodies. The quiz goes live on the Amazon app but the quiz is not available for the desktop users only app users can participate in the daily quiz. The quiz contains 5 questions based on general knowledge and current affairs to which the contestants have to answer all the questions correctly. Any wrong answer will eliminate you from the quiz. Further, your name will be selected for a lucky draw and the company will announce the results at the end of the month. We have updated all the five questions with their correct answers below so that you can win Rs 50,000 Amazon pay balance.

June 18 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: What is the name of Amitabh Bachchan’s character in the movie ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ recently released on Amazon Prime?
The answer is- Chunnas ‘Mirza’ Nawab
Question 2: Which country has recently been elected as a non-permanent member for the Asia-Pacific seat in the UN Security Council?
The answer is- India Question 3: Which awards, known as Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize, have been cancelled this year due to the global pandemic?
The answer is- Ramon Magsaysay Award
Question 4: What is the name of the ‘Internet-controlled’ robot made by Pratik Tirodkar to address the needs of hospitals treating COVID-19 patients? The answer is- Coro-Bot
Question 5: Which of these companies has acquired Turkish game maker Peak for $1.8 Billion?
The answer is- Zynga

How to Participate in the Amazon Quiz

  • Sign in to Amazon App. We urge you to download the app if you have not as the quiz is not available on the desktop platform.
  • Now sign up by filling the required information.
  • Now you will be directed to sign-in on the page.
  • By signing in and then 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 and you need to answer them correctly to enter the lucky draw. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
  • The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.
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Hike launches mobile-first virtual world HikeLand to hangout online

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Hike launches mobile-first virtual world HikeLand to hangout online
Hike has now rolled out HikeLand, a mobile-first magical virtual world for people to hangout online where great relationships can blossom around shared experiences. HikeLand is a homegrown product that has been built from the ground up keeping India in mind. It is an India first product built for a mobile-first/mobile-only audience. This has influenced the innovation in the UX in a big way as HIkeLand brought together a design team of not only UI and UX but also Fashion, Art, and 3D artists. “With advancements in technology, so much is possible today that wasn’t even just a few years ago. The world has evolved, it’s time for social products to as well. With HikeLand, we’re launching the world’s first mobile-first Virtual World. A brand new take on how people can hangout online, transcending beyond the limitations of the offline world,” said Kavin Bharti Mittal, Founder & CEO, Hike. HikeLand is a creation of an idea to push the boundaries on the UX and go beyond the decade-old user experiences such as messaging & feed etc. To begin with, in its Early Preview, HikeLand is introducing 2 unique shared experiences for users, Home & Big Screen.
  1. Home
This is the user’s very own private space on HikeLand. To begin with, users can hang out with their closest friends & watch videos together while interacting over a voice-led experience just like they would in real life. Home gives users their own space where they can watch & talk together while enjoying videos powered by YouTube. Users will also have 8 amazing themes to choose from so they can customize their home with decor that reflects their personality. Keeping user privacy at the heart of the experience, no one can enter a Home in HikeLand without the user’s invitation.
  1. Big Screen
Big Screen is currently powered by YouTube and would be running shows 24×7 around Comedy, Sports, and much more. Users can hop into a show of their choice, hang out, watch videos with other like-minded people, & find out more about who they are watching this content with through their profiles and even message them. “In the early preview, users will have 2 experiences. First, the Home, your very own private space online where you can hang out with your favourite people just like you would in real life. Second, Big Screen, a place that brings together people around the content they love. Think of it as a fun way to bump into like-minded people,” added Kavin. While HikeLand’s Early Preview initially brings users 2 unique experiences, the company is working on enhancing this magical virtual world with multiple experiences planned in the near future. Meanwhile, the Android and iOS users of this app can update to the latest version of Hike Sticker Chat to get on HikeLand. With the Early Preview rolled out, the platform will be co-created rapidly with feedback & insights from the Hike community. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Know how Google Nest Wi-Fi update will boost network performance on slow connections

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Know how Google Nest Wi-Fi update will boost network performance on slow connections
In order to improve overall network performance on slow Internet connections, Google has now introduced a software update to make Google Nest Wi-Fi even much better to offer enhanced support for multiple video calls, gaming sessions and more simultaneously. The software update, which includes general security and stability improvements, will also improve device connection speeds on wireless networks and optimizations so that the devices move to faster Wi-Fi radio channels. According to Sanjay Noronha, Product Manager, Google Nest, “Our priority device feature is also getting smarter, so you can rest assured Wi-Fi traffic will be prioritized to the device you choose. This means you can make sure your work laptop is getting the strongest Wi-Fi available, as opposed to the kids’ YouTube sessions. And the best part is these updates will be pushed automatically, no action required on your end.” Google has shared a few tips to help you troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connection when it isn’t working the way you expect. In case your TV is always buffering, follow these simple steps to fix the issue:
  1. Don’t hide your router
Don’t hide your old black box router in drawers or behind furniture as this compromises its usefulness and weakens your Wi-Fi signal. According to tech giant, Metal (like a filing cabinet) and water (like an aquarium) are the biggest offenders.
  1. Reboot your router
Google further stated that if you’re noticing network congestion, rebooting cleans up stale software buffers and forces the reconnection of your devices.
  1. Run a speed test
Is your problem your Wi-Fi range? Get close to your router and run a speed test, then try again from farther away. If it’s slower the second time, you may have a dead zone. If you can, try moving your router out into the open or closer to the potential dead zone to see if that helps. You can find a free speed test at speedtest.net. In case your entire family is online at once, try following these steps to fix the Wi-Fi related issue:
  • Know how much speed you need
Most video calls require 5 Mbps of consistent speed, but the reality is a bit more nuanced.  Because you’re receiving video from the internet (download) and sending video as well (upload), you’ll want to make sure that your upload speed is a good, consistent 5 Mbps as well. Conduct a speed test during a busy time of day when you’ve had a bad video call.
  • Call to your Internet Service Provider
If it feels like your Wi-Fi gets bogged down during the work day, but otherwise works fine, your issue could be your ISP.  If you’ve already run a speed test and spent time rebooting your router and modem, it may be time to work with your ISP to solve the problem. If your ISP modem is really old, it might be time for an upgrade.  Buying one yourself rather than getting it from your ISP might save you up to $10 a month. Check your ISP’s website for compatible modems before you purchase one, then call your ISP to get it added to their network. In case your home has dead zones, follow these steps to solve the issue:
  • Upgrade your router: If your router is more than five years old, consider changing it. According to Google, “There were substantial changes in Wi-Fi standards in the U.S. back in 2015, allowing higher radio power and therefore better coverage from routers made in 2016 or later.”
  • Try using a mesh network: A mesh network is a group of routers (actually Wi-Fi access points) that wirelessly communicate with each other to create a single, connected Wi-Fi network over a large area. “We created Nest Wifi as a mesh system because having multiple points work together to create a seamless, single network. While network strength varies depending on things like the size of your house and your ISP, the idea is that this system provides consistently strong coverage for all connected devices throughout your home,” a Google blog post revealed.
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Oppo Find X2, Find X2 Pro and Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition with 120Hz Ultra Vision display launched in India

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Oppo Find X2, Find X2 Pro and Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition with 120Hz Ultra Vision display launched in India
Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro has been officially launched in India today. Alongside both the devices the company has introduced a special Oppo Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition for the Indian market. All the devices offer a display with 120Hz of refresh rate and are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor for 5G connectivity. To recall, the company introduced the Oppo Find X2 series in China in March this year. Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro pricing and availability Oppo Find X2 has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 64,990 for the 12GB of RAM with 256GB of storage. The device will be available in two colour options Black (Ceramic) and Ocean (Glass). The pricing of the Oppo Find X2 and the Oppo Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition is yet to be revealed. Also, the company has not shared the concrete date for the sale of the smartphone but Oppo Find X2 is now up for pre-orders via e-commerce website Amazon. Oppo Find X2 Pro and Oppo Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition specifications Oppo Find X2 Pro runs on ColorOS 7.1 on top of Android 10. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with Adreno 650 GPU and 12GB of RAM with 512GB non-expandable memory. It features a 6.7-inch QHD+ Ultra Vision display with 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The screen is supported by a pixel density of 513ppi and it is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6. Oppo Find X2 Pro Whereas the Oppo Find X2 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Edition features a Lamborghini-branded 3D-ridged finish on the rear panel. As per the company on the top, it has four layers of carbon fibre and it is shipped with an Automobili Lamborghini Edition Microfibre Leather Case for protection. Inside the specially-crafted scissor door retail box there will be the company’s wireless earphones SuperVOOC 2.0 Car Charger, 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Adapter, and a 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Cable. Whereas all the specifications remain the same as Find X2 Pro.  On the camera front, Oppo Find X2 Pro comes with a triple rear camera set up supported by Dual Native ISO, 12-bit True Capture, Ultra Night Mode 3.0, Ultra Steady Video Pro and 4K video recording. The setup consists of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX689 sensor with f/1.7 aperture, another 48-megapixel secondary ultra-wide-angle lens with 120 degrees of field view and f/2.2 lens and lastly a 13-megapixel telephoto lens with f/3.0 aperture.  For connectivity, it includes 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C port. The sensor includes an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, colour temperature sensor, and proximity sensor. The handset houses a 4,260mAh battery supported by 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge tech. Oppo Find X2 specifications Oppo Find X2 also runs on ColorOS 7.1 based on Android 10. It features a 6.7-inch QHD+ with 1440×3168 pixels of resolution Ultra Vision display with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 240Hz touch sampling rate. The display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage. Oppo Find X2 In terms of imaging, there is a triple rear camera set up which includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with f/1.7 aperture. Further aided by a 12-megapixel Sony IMX708 sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 13-megapixel sensor with f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.4 aperture. The connectivity options on the phone include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C. On the connectivity front, there is an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, magnetometer, colour temperature sensor, and proximity sensor. The Oppo smartphone packs a 4,200mAh battery supported by 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge technology. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Microsoft launches ‘Teams for Education’ features to support new remote and hybrid learning formats

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Microsoft launches ‘Teams for Education’ features to support new remote and hybrid learning formats
With an aim to engage and prepare students and teachers for new remote and hybrid learning formats in the upcoming school year, Microsoft has now launched ‘Teams for Education’ that include expanded audience view of up to 49 participants, custom backgrounds, class insights, and virtual breakout rooms, among other new features. After carrying out a survey with nearly 500 members of the Microsoft Education community, comprising teachers and institutional leaders from around the world, Microsoft discovered that there has been a strong uptake in the use of remote learning tools. Around 61 percent expect to begin the next school year in a hybrid learning environment—a mix of remote and in-person learning—and 87 percent said they expect to use technology more in physical classrooms. “It’s more important than ever to help educators find ways to connect with students and keep them engaged, motivated, and safe in a digital world. It is inspiring to see how technology is helping educators and students maintain learning continuity,” said Manish Prakash, Country General Manager-Public Sector, Health and Education, Microsoft India. Microsoft academic solutions is enabling learning and continuity schools in India. The British School in New Delhi moved to Microsoft Teams to enable its teachers and students interact and collaborate in remote learning scenarios. Others such as The Ardee School in New Friends Colony (NFC) had started with remote learning via Teams even before the schools were shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moving to Teams has provided teachers new tools to engage with their students remotely. While some teachers are using Kahoot quizzes at the end of their classes, others are encouraging students to create and share content using Sway, Buncee, and Paint 3D. To replicate the test environment, teachers are also sharing Microsoft Forms on Teams, which they need to fill and send back. In order to create compelling, engaging, and inclusive content to ensure strong student engagement under new remote learning formats, educators are turning to a central hub of digital tools for remote learning across different activities while maintaining secure learning environments. The new ‘Teams for Education’ features are aimed at increasing student participation and give educators’ new methods to keep students digitally engaged.
  1. Accommodate 49 participants at once on a single screen: Teams will be expanding its grid view to 7×7, accommodating up to 49 participants to boost student engagement, as well as social and emotional connection. Previews will be available later this month and available more widely later in the year.
  2. Virtual breakout rooms: Educators will be able to create virtual breakout sessions for students to meet and collaborate in small groups closer to the end of the year.
  3. Enhancing student participation: In ‘Teams for Education’, students can digitally Raise Their Hands during class meetings. Educators can also see Attendance Reports and, later in the year, view Class Insights, an intelligent data analytics breakdown on student engagement in class, rate of assignments turned in, activity metrics and grades, with a new trends view.
  4. Meeting Lobby: Maintaining student security and control over the classroom experience is critical. New meeting options in Teams prevent students from starting meetings unattended, allows educators to determine who can present in a meeting, and give educators the ability to ensure only assigned students can join a meeting.
  5. Customized images and personalize learning spaces: With people working, living, and learning in shared spaces at home, in addition to using background blur and pre-selected background images, students and teachers can customize their own images and as a result, personalize their own learning space.
  6. Partner integrations: ‘Teams for Education’ now also includes integrations with Kahoot, Prezi, GO1, Nearpod, Piazza, Gaggle, Moodle, Canvas, and others. Microsoft will continue to add partner integrations making it easier for schools and universities to use Teams.
Microsoft will also continue working with a number of global non-governmental and non-profit organizations like UNESCO and UNICEF to harness technical expertise to support communities around the world with the highest need. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Samsung Galaxy A21s with 5,000mAh battery launched in India: Pricing and specifications details

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Samsung Galaxy A21s with 5,000mAh battery launched in India: Pricing and specifications details
The Korean giant Samsung is on a launch spree. Today the company has announced the launch of its new smartphone Samsung Galaxy A21s in India. The device comes with a quad rear camera set up, a 5,000mAh battery, Infinity-O display and is supported by Dolby Atmos audio. Prior to its launch in the country, the smartphone was launched in the UK last month. Read on to know more about the smartphone’s availability and specifications details. Samsung Galaxy A21s pricing and availability details Samsung Galaxy A21s has been launched in India in two different configurations in India. The 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage option has been introduced with a price tag of Rs 16,499. Whereas the 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage price has been set at Rs 18,499. The device will be available in three colour options Black, Blue, and White. The Galaxy A21s will be offered for sale via e-commerce website Flipkart, official Samsung store and other leading online portals and offline retail stores starting today. Samsung Galaxy A21s specifications Samsung Galaxy A21s comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-O Display with 720X1600 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It runs on One UI, based on Android 10. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Exynos 850 processor with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage clocked at 2.0 GHz. The storage can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card. For authentications, the device comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock feature. On the camera front, there is a quad rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel main camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The camera setup is further assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera sensor with f/2.2 aperture, a tertiary 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture and lastly a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 13-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture. In addition to this, the Samsung smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery and is supported by a 15W fast charging tech. For connectivity, there is 4G, VoLTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB Type C port. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

HTC U20 5G and HTC Desire Pro 20 Pro launched: Tech specifications details

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HTC U20 5G and HTC Desire Pro 20 Pro launched: Tech specifications details
HTC is back in action by launching its first 5G smartphone in the market. HTC U20 5G and HTC Desire Pro 20 Pro have been launched in the company’s home market Taiwan in the mid-range segment. The availability details in the other markets are yet to be revealed. Both the devices have hit the stores almost after more than a year when the company launched its first flagship device. Both the devices boast a 5,000mAh battery, quad rear cameras and a hole-punch design display. The company aims to take on Xiaomi, Samsung and Huawei. HTC U20 5G and HTC Desire 20 Pro pricing and availability details At the moment the HTC has not yet been revealed but is ready to go up for pre-orders in the company’s home country of Taiwan on July 1. Both HTC U20 5G and HTC Desire 20 Pro have been listed on the company’s official website along with tech specifications. According to the listing, HTC U20 5G will be available in two colour options Green and Silver. Whereas HTC Desire 20 Pro will be offered in Smoky Black and Pretty Blue colour options. Ahead of the launch, HTC made a tweet on Twitter assuring that both the smartphone will be arriving in other markets in the coming weeks or months. HTC U20 5G specifications HTC U20 5G comes with a 6.8-inch full-HD+ hole-punch display with 20:9 aspect ratio and 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. The device runs on Android 10 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage that can be further expanded via microSD card. The smartphone comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. HTC U20 5G The HTC U20 5G features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture. The set-up is further supported by a secondary 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with 118 degrees of field of view and f/2.2 aperture, and two 2-megapixel sensors macro and depth sensor with f2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture housed inside a hole-punch design display supported by various camera modes including Beauty and Instant portrait mode. On the connectivity front, there is a USB Type-C port, GPS, AGPS, Beidou, GLONASS, NFC, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi 802.11 and 5G among others. The sensors onboard include a proximity sensor, gyroscope, dynamic gravity sensor, compass and ambient light sensor. The device boasts a 5,000mAh battery supported by a Quick Charge 4.0. HTC Desire 20 Pro specifications HTC Desire 20 Pro features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ hole-punch display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It also runs on Android 10. Under the hood there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage option. There is a dedicated microSD slot to expand the internal memory further using a microSD card. https://www.htc.com/tw/smartphones/htc-desire-20-pro/?utm_source=gadgets360&utm_medium=gadgets360&utm_campaign=gadgets360&utm_term=gadgets360 In terms of imaging HTC Desire 20 Pro comes with a similar quad rear camera set up as of HTC U20 5G. However, there is a 25-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture on the HTC Desire 20 Pro. On the connectivity front, there is a USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS, AGPS, Beidou, GLONASS, NFC, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 5G, among others. For sensors, there is an ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, dynamic gravity sensor, compass, and a fingerprint sensor on the back. The device boasts a 5,000mAh battery with a Quick Charge 3.0 support. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Samsung launches The Frame 2020 and 10 other Smart TVs with attractive offers in India

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Samsung launches The Frame 2020 and 10 other Smart TVs with attractive offers in India
Samsung has now launched its new online range of TVs, which includes the next edition of its much loved lifestyle TV, The Frame 2020 and 10 new Smart TV models on Flipkart, Amazon and Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop. Mind you! The sale will go live at midnight, June 19, 2020. The Frame 2020 will be sold on Flipkart while the new online Smart TV range – 4K UHD, FHD and HD Ready TVs – is being launched under the ‘Get More from TV’ campaign on Flipkart and the ‘Wondertainment’ campaign on Amazon. “Samsung 2020 range of online TVs come loaded with powerful new features that will not only enhance viewing experience but will also treat our consumers to a new standard of indulgence. We are partnering with Flipkart and Amazon to bring to our consumers this exciting product portfolio with attractive content, productivity and cashback offers, said Piyush Kunnapallil, Director – Online Business, Consumer Electronics, Samsung India. Early bird consumers doing pre-paid transactions in the first 48 hours of the sale on Flipkart for The Frame and online Smart TVs, using their credit cards and debit cards will get an additional instant cashback of up to Rs 1,500. Amazon consumers will get instant cashback up to Rs 1,000 on pre-paid transactions through their SBI credit cards. Moreover, consumers can also avail exciting no-cost EMI options, with EMI starting Rs 3,125 for 24 months for The Frame 2020, and Rs 805 for 18 months for the new range of online Smart TVs. As far as The Frame 2020 is concerned, this delivers on the promise with 100% colour volume that shows realistic colours no matter how bright or dark the scene gets, and bold contrast of Dual LED. The Frame comes with Samsung’s Quantum Dot technology and HDR 10+ that brings all pictures to life, showing everything the director wanted us to see. In addition, Samsung’s intelligent Quantum Processor 4K powered display instantly up scales content for sharper details and refined colours. The processor comes with 1.7 Gigahertz clock speed and truly creates an adaptive experience where every frame is a masterpiece, claims Samsung. Interestingly, when The Frame is not being used as a TV, it moves into Art Mode, turns into a picture frame that can display over 1,200 digital art from around the world, and transform everyday living space into an art gallery. Just like how a framed picture looks different depending on the time of day, The Frame adjusts the screen brightness based on the ambient light in the room, using its in-built motion and brightness sensors. On the other hand, the online Smart TVs are a perfect amalgamation of technology, aesthetics, and functionality. The 4K UHD TVs feature segment-first thee-side Boundless Design and a 4K Processor, delivering an unparalleled viewing experience with sharper, crisper images displaying magnificent life like picture quality Moreover, The Frame as well as the advanced online Smart TVs are designed for young millennials and consumers of online content. They come with Auto Hotspot technology, USB 3.0 and support voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa in addition to Samsung’s native Bixby. Apart from these features, these newly-launched Smart TVs come with Game Enhancer for smooth lag free gaming, Content Guide for curated content, Personal Computer Mode, Home Cloud and Music Player, among others. Talking about the productivity, Samsung has added free subscription to Office 365, along with 5 GB of cloud storage space. These TVs come with the unique Personal Computer mode allowing users to transform their TV into a full-fledged PC. With this, users can choose to work from the cloud, mirror their laptop wirelessly without internet for big screen convenience or remotely access their office computer. The TVs are secured by multi-layered Knox for unmatched security and provide seamless access to Office 365 services over the cloud. On the content consumption front, The Frame 2020 and the 10 new Smart TV models will also provide native support for a wide range of OTT platforms such as ZEE5, SonyLIV, Amazon Prime and Netflix. Consumers purchasing Samsung’s new Smart TVs will get access to content with attractive offers worth Rs 1095. They can avail up to 50 per cent discount on subscriptions of OTT platforms such as ZEE5 and Eros Now. Moreover, consumers can get free subscription for music streaming apps such as Gaana Plus for one-year and Apple Music for 3 months. Additionally, consumers purchasing The Frame 2020, in addition, will be offered a free three-month subscription to the Samsung Art Store worth Rs 897, housing curated artworks from around the world. Now moving on to the price and availability, The Frame 2020 will be available on Flipkart and Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop. This smart TV will be available in three sizes – 50-inch (1m 25 cm), 55-inch (1m 38cm) and 65-inch (1m 63cm), for Rs 74,990, Rs 84,990, Rs 139,990, respectively. The Frame 2020 will come with 10-year no screen burn-in warranty, and one-year comprehensive warranty and one-year additional warranty on the panel. On the contrary, the online Smart TV models will come in sizes starting from 32 inch (80cm) and going up till 65 inch (1m 63cm). The 4K UHD TVs come in four sizes 43-inch (1m 08cm), 50-inch (1m 25cm), 55-inch (1m 38cm) and 65-inch (1m 63cm). The new FHD and HD Ready Smart TV range will be available in 43-inch (1m 08cm) and 32-inch (80cm) respectively. While Samsung’s 4K UHD Smart TV models will range from Rs 36,990 for the 43-inch version to Rs 89,990 for the 65-inch version, the FHD and HD Ready Smart TV models will start from Rs 14,490 for the 32-inch model and go up to Rs 31,990 for the 43-inch model. The new range of TVs will come with one-year comprehensive warranty and one-year additional warranty on the panel. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Oppo Find X2 series with 120Hz refresh rate display and a 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging tech to launch in India today

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Oppo Find X2 series with 120Hz refresh rate display and a 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging tech to launch in India today
Today in India the Chinese smartphone company Oppo is all set to launch its much-awaited Oppo Find X2 series. The new series includes two devices Oppo Find X2 and Oppo Find X2 Pro. The smartphones were launched a few months back and DxOMark has also declared Find X2 as the No 1 smartphone in its camera tests. The upcoming handsets are going to take on Xiaomi’s Mi 10 and OnePlus 8 series. Both the devices are powered by Snapdragon 865 and feature a 120Hz refresh rate display and a 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging tech. Oppo Find X2 series expected price and Livestream details Just ahead of the launch the India pricing of both the smartphones has been leaked on the web. According to a report by Money control the 12GB RAM with a 256GB variant is expected to price between Rs 60,000 and Rs 65,000. Whereas the pricing of the top model that is Oppo Find X2 Pro has not been shared yet. To recall both the devices were launched in March this year in a single variant. The price of the vanilla model that is 12GB RAM and 256GB storage was set at EUR 999 that translates to Rs 83,400. It was launched in two colour options Black (Ceramic) and Ocean (Glass). While the pricing of the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage option of the Pro model was set at EUR 1,199 that translates to Rs 1,67,300. It comes in Black (Ceramic) and Orange (Vegan Leather) colour options. According to the company the Oppo Find X2 series is scheduled to get launched today at 4 PM. The launch event is going to be live-streamed across all its social media channels. If you don’t want to miss the live-action, we have embedded the Livestream link below for your convenience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMU9Oq-kFYI&feature=emb_title Oppo Find X2 specifications Oppo Find X2 runs on ColorOS 7.1 based on Android 10. It comes with a 6.7-inch QHD+ Ultra Vision display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 240Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage. On the imaging front, Find X2 features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, 12-megapixel secondary sensor and a 13-megapixel tertiary lens. On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Oppo Find X2 Pro specifications Oppo Find X2 Pro runs on ColorOS 7.1 on top of Android 10. It features a 6.7-inch QHD+ Ultra Vision display offering a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor paired with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.  In terms of the camera capabilities, Oppo Find X2 Pro comes with a triple rear camera setup including a 48-megapixel main camera, a secondary 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 120 degrees of field view and a 13-megapixel telephoto lens. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

JBL Quantum gaming headphones launched in India

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JBL Quantum gaming headphones launched in India
Audio accessories maker Harman has announced its next headphones in the gaming line-up named JBL Quantum series in India. The latest offering by the company ranges from Rs. 3,999 and goes up to Rs 29,999 in the country. The headsets are exclusively designed for gamers and it includes seven headphones at a competitive price range as well features and are powered by the JBL QuantumSOUND Signature. JBL has announced its first gaming headset range in India called the JBL Quantum series that includes a total of seven headphones in the series ranging from wired to wireless devices both for casual and competitive gamers. The flagship JBL Quantum One is powered by JBL QuantumSPHERE 360 sound technology also featuring the proprietary algorithms and integrated head tracking sensors. Whereas the JBL Quantum 300, JBL Quantum 400, JBL Quantum 600 and JBL Quantum 800 feature the newest JBL QuantumSURROUND sound technology powered by the JBL QuantumENGINE PC software. This is said to allow gamers to experience virtual worlds in added dimensions by adding the height channels that replicate a much wider, realistic spatial soundstage to facilitate next-gen cinematic game immersion. According to the company all the headsets in the JBL Quantum Range comes with multi-platform capabilities to connect with a PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, mobile and VR. The headphones feature flip-up or detachable boom microphones with echo canceling technology that blocks the background noises to ensure crystal clear communication. The top of the line models JBL Quantum ONE, Quantum 600, Quantum 800 put on a premium leather-wrapped memory foam ear cushions whereas the JBL Quantum 100, 200, JBL 300 and 400 models don a PU leather-wrapped memory foam ear cushions for long durations. The company claims that with the help of JBL’s QuantumSOUND Signature the players can easily pinpoint incoming fire, hear enemies creeping up from behind or feel the roar of explosive action. Moreover, the bare drivers and tweeters allow the headphones to deliver incredible sound clarity, ensuring that users never miss a step, shot or jump during gameplay. Pricing and availability The JBL Quantum Range is now up for sale via the company’s official website along with all the major online as well as offline retail stores in India. The JBL Quantum headsets will be available at the following price (MRP):
  • Quantum 100: Rs 3999
  • Quantum 200: Rs 5999
  • Quantum 300: Rs 6999
  • Quantum 400: Rs 10999
  • Quantum 600: Rs 16999
  • Quantum 800: Rs 22999
  • Quantum One: Rs 29999
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June 17 Amazon Quiz: Today you can win Apple iPhone XR

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June 17 Amazon Quiz: Today you can win Apple iPhone XR
The e-commerce website Amazon continues to keep its customers entertained and in high spirits through their daily quizzes. June 17 Amazon Quiz has gone live now in its mobile app platform. The daily quiz contest conducted by the company brings an opportunity for the consumers to win exciting prizes. In today’s quiz, you can win Apple iPhone XR by answering all the questions correctly. Every day Amazon brings a fresh set of questions for its customers that contains five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. The quiz can be played on the Amazon app from 8 AM to 12 noon. You have to answer all the questions correctly; one wrong answer can make you eliminate from the quiz. By answering all the questions correctly, you will be shortlisted for a lucky draw. The results for the lucky draw will be announced at the end of the month and today’s winner name will be declared on June 31. By participating in the quiz you can win free products ranging from smartphones, other gadgets and Amazon Pay balance. Check out today’s quiz questions and answers to win Apple iPhone XR.

June 17 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: For the first time in 75 years, world leaders would not travel for the United Nations General Assembly session scheduled in which city? The answer is- New York Question 2: Which famous actor born on June 22nd, known for playing negative roles featured in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? The answer is- Amrish Puri Question 3: Titan is a satellite in the solar system which is known to be drifting away from its host planet. Which is its host planet? The answer is- Saturn Question 4: Gairsain has recently been appointed the summer capital of which Indian state? The answer is- Uttarakhand Question 5: The English Premier League is scheduled to restart on June 17th. Which two teams would be playing in the first fixture since resumption? The answer is- Aston Vila, Sheffield United

How 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.
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Apple’s WWDC20: Here’s everything you should know about biggest-ever Worldwide Developers Conference

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Apple’s WWDC20: Here’s everything you should know about biggest-ever Worldwide Developers Conference
With the 31st Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to kickstart virtually with a keynote address on June 22 at 10 a.m. PDT (which translates to 10:30 p.m. IST) by bringing together the biggest-ever global Apple developer community of more than 23 million, the tech giant has revealed the WWDC20 lineup and information on how developers can learn about the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and engage with Apple engineers. The Special Event Keynote will take place on June 22, 10 a.m. PDT (which translates to 10:30 p.m. IST) that will stream directly from Apple Park via apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple Developer website, the Apple TV app, and YouTube, and will also be available for on-demand playback after the conclusion of the stream. For viewers in China, the keynote will also stream on Tencent, iQIYI, Bilibili, and Youku. Here in, participants will get to discover exciting new innovations and updates coming to all Apple platforms later this year. On June 22, 2 p.m. PDT (which is 2:30 a.m. next day as per IST), State of the Union will be available on demand via the Apple Developer app and the Apple Developer website. It will also be available for playback on Tencent, iQIYI, Bilibili and YouKu for viewers in China. Therefore, don’t miss on the opportunity to hear directly from Apple engineering leaders as they dive deeper into the latest advances across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Starting June 23 till June 26, developers will have the ability to learn how to build the next generation of apps with more than 100 technical and design-focused sessions helmed by Apple engineers. Videos will be posted each day at 10 a.m. PDT (which translates to 10:30 p.m. IST) and will be available in the Apple Developer app on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, as well as on the Apple Developer website. According to Apple, “The all-new Apple Developer Forums will connect the developer community with more than 1,000 Apple engineers to answer questions and engage in technical discussions. Starting the first day of WWDC, anyone can search and view the forum discussions to follow along, and Apple Developer Program members will be able to post their own questions and learn directly from Apple experts.” During the June 23 to 26 period, developers will be able to request an appointment with the Apple engineers who helped build the latest advances in Apple platforms, offering one-on-one technical guidance and in-depth details on how to implement new features. Developer Labs will be open to Apple Developer Program members as space is available. Moreover, developers are encouraged to download the Apple Developer app where additional WWDC20 information will be shared ahead of June 22. Information will also be made available on the Apple Developer website and by email. Meanwhile, Apple celebrated the next-generation of coders and creators from all over the world with the announcement of finalists in the Swift Student Challenge, an opportunity for students of all ages to showcase their love of coding by creating their own Swift playground. While WWDC20 will bring together the largest group of innovators and entrepreneurs ever assembled to connect, share, and create, there will also be 350 Swift Student Challenge winners from 41 different countries and regions. The students were chosen based on their original Swift playground submission, part of Apple’s annual WWDC student challenge, which recognizes and celebrates the next generation of coders and creators. Among the 350 Swift Student Challenge winners is 19-year-old Palash Taneja from New Delhi, India. Four years ago, he contracted a severe case of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne virus that left him hospitalized. According to Taneja, who just finished his freshman year at the University of Texas at Austin, “That whole experience of two to three months of suffering — I think that really inspired me to learn programming and to use it as a problem-solving tool.” Palash Taneja, then, drew on his own experience with illness to help others. He went on to create a web-based tool that uses machine learning to predict how mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever would spread. For his Swift Student Challenge submission this year, created against the backdrop of COVID-19, Taneja designed a Swift playground that teaches coding while simulating how a pandemic moves through a population, showing how precautions such as social distancing and masks can help slow infection rates. He created it to help educate young people, after he saw others not taking warnings seriously. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

PUBG Mobile introduces a new character Andy with top-notch combat skills in the EvoGround mode: Details

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PUBG Mobile introduces a new character Andy with top-notch combat skills in the EvoGround mode: Details
Andy the latest character added to the PUBG Mobile game. The latest addition to the game is now available at 1200 UC. This is the company’s fourth addition to the battle royale game just after Victor, Carlo, and Sara. All the new characters are available in EvoGround mode and Andy is a puppet master who had to retire due to an accident that made him lose his voice. According to the company after the unfortunate accident, Andy lost his voice, and now he had an eye for revenge and decided to play with dangerous toys instead. What is more, the newest character in the PUBG Mobile game has now appeared in a master of guns with top-notch combat skills. He is capable of increasing the speed of drawing and holstering guns up to 16 percent. Andy The company says that the speed of the drawing and holstering of guns can be increased and the emotes, voice commands along with other features can be gained by leveling up the character to level 10. In addition to this, there are various cosmetic items that are available for Andy, which can be found in the chest in the shop section of the game.  Besides this, the company has also presented the Mother Clucker set which is another new addition that comes with other sets also. This includes the latest headgear as well as a costume for the players which looks similar to Chicken. This is shown inside the evets sections and comes with a lucky draw offering unusual items that are challenging to acquire. This comes at 60UC, which is a one-time cost for playing the game.
Separately, PUBG Mobile has recently acquired the highest position in the list of the top mobile games worldwide last month in May in terms of revenue for the month. According to a report the developers of the game have managed to earn over $226 million that translates to Rs 1.7 thousand crores in user spending, therefore settling at the highest-earning game in the world for May. The revenue is collectively earned from both the App Store and Google Play store globally between May 1 and May 31 which is the 41 percent growth over May 2019. It is worth pointing out that the game is free to play and during the coronavirus lockdown people have invested most of their free time in games as well as other activities. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds launched in India

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds launched in India
German audio brand, Sennheiser, today announced the launch of its new TWS earphones in India. The company has introduced Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds. The audio device is the successor of its Momentum True Wireless earphones. These come integrated with Active Noise Cancellation and are touted to deliver a 7-hours of battery life. The earphones will be available in a single black colour option. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds pricing and availability The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds have been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 24,990. The earphones are now available for sale via the company’s official website and other major retail outlets in the country. At the moment it will be offered in Black colour option however the white colour variant will be available at a later point. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds specifications The Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds come with a company’s own 7mm dynamic drivers to deliver impressive stereo sound with deep bass, natural mids and clear, detailed treble. For connectivity, it supports aptX Bluetooth codec and one can the audio can be customised as per one’s preference with the help of built-in equalizer and Sennheiser’s Smart Control App. Moreover, there is said to have a new Active Noise Cancellation feature which works best even in a noisy environment for better sound experience. The passive noise isolation minimises distractions without compromising the quality of sound. It has a Transparent Hearing feature that lets the user blend in outside ambient sound at a touch, great when you are travelling or at an airport. One can use it to make phone calls and interact with smart devices using voice commands. Whereas the two microphones lessen the noise and ensure crystal clear voice pick-up. According to the company the earphones have touch controls and can even be customized to let users define their preferred way of controlling audio, calls or activating voice assistants such as Google Assistant or Apple Siri. The Smart Pause feature on the device allows it to automatically pause audio playback when the earbuds are removed and seamlessly resume when they are replaced in the ear. With the use of Sennheiser’s Smart Control App allows the user to enable EQ adjustments and firmware updates. In terms of design the Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds are 2mm smaller than its predecessor and it fits easily into the user’s ear canal. It offers around seven hours of playback along with an extended 28 hours with the charging case. The earphones are IPX4-rated for sweat and water resistance. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Nokia 5310 now launched in India for Rs 3,399 to attract music lovers

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Nokia 5310 now launched in India for Rs 3,399 to attract music lovers
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has now launched the Nokia 5310. This handset, which was announced globally in March 2020, remixes classic design with a slick new feel and battery that’s built to last, keeping you connected day after day. The Nokia 5310 brings with it an MP3 player and FM radio (which can be played wired or wireless), combined with powerful, dual front-facing speakers letting you carry your favourite tunes with you on the go. The Nokia 5310 is now available to pre-book on Nokia.com/phones or for notify-me on Amazon.in. However, the device it will be available to purchase at both these e-stores starting 23rd June. Mind you! This handset will be available online for the first four weeks and then will be available across leading retail outlets in India. “Covid-19 and the lockdown have redefined consumption trends for consumers. CMR’s recent study – What Consumers Seek from their Phones – reveals how audio and music on mobile have emerged as key for consumers. With Nokia 5310, we are bringing a music solution so that our fans can listen to ongoing, effortless music without digital fatigue setting in,” said Sanmeet Singh, Vice President, HMD Global. “We are humbled to remain the partner of choice for HMD Global and are excited to bring the new Nokia 5310 for customers on Amazon.in. It promises to appeal to music lovers seeking a reliable phone from a trusted brand. With this launch, we continue to build a strong portfolio in the mobile phone category providing customers with vast selection, unmatched value, fast and reliable delivery and a great shopping experience,” said Nishant Sardana, Category Leader – Mobile Phones, Amazon India. With the Nokia 5310, the company claims one can stay tuned all day with a dedicated FM Radio and MP3 player. The dual front-facing speakers get as loud as 105 phones, enough sound to fill the room. Besides this, the Nokia 5310 also comes with dedicated music buttons, meaning you can adjust the volume and shuffle through tracks with ease. As far as design is concerned, the Nokia 5310 handset comes in a distinctive two-tone colourway, with a rounded design, curved display glass and an ergonomic and clean numeric keypad, with a five-way navigation key and comes with the classic and familiar Nokia feature phone OS to deliver an easy to use experience. On the battery front, the dual-SIM Nokia 5310 has a 1200mAh battery keeps you connected for up to 22 days in standby mode. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Motorola One Fusion+ with 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera launched in India: Tech specifications and pricing details

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Motorola One Fusion+ with 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera launched in India: Tech specifications and pricing details
Motorola One Fusion+ is now official in India. The Lenovo owned company has today launched its much-anticipated device in the country under the Motorola One series. The smartphone is the successor to Motorola One Hyper which was launched last year but could not make it to the Indian market so One Fusion+ is the company’s first device with a pop-up selfie camera to arrive in the country. The mobile phone includes a 5,000mAh battery and quad cameras that include a 64-megapixel primary sensor and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor.  Motorola One Fusion+ pricing and availability details Motorola One Fusion+ has been launched in India in a single 6GB RAM with a 128GB storage variant. The price of the device has been set at Rs 16,999 and will be available in two colour options Twilight Blue and Moonlight White. The handset is scheduled to go on sale in the country via e-commerce website Flipkart starting June 24 at 12 noon onwards. Motorola One Fusion+ will be available via Flipkart Motorola One Fusion+ specifications and features Motorola One Fusion+ has arrived with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 395ppi pixel density. It runs on stock Android 10 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor together with Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. It will be offered with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a hybrid microSD card. In terms of the imaging capabilities, Motorola One Fusion+ comes with a quad rear camera set up consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by, a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture. The One Fusion+ comes with a 5,000mAh battery and is supported by 15W fast charging that is touted to deliver up to two days of battery life. On the connectivity front, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port and Bluetooth v5. In terms of authentication, there is a fingerprint sensor and a dedicated Google Assistant button. Moreover, it supports the face unlock feature, the front camera rises up to if the fingerprint is not used to unlock the device. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.

A man ordered a body lotion worth Rs 300 via Amazon and delivered Bose SoundSport Free wireless earbuds priced Rs 19,999

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A man ordered a body lotion worth Rs 300 via Amazon and delivered Bose SoundSport Free wireless earbuds priced Rs 19,999
Many times, we came across so many incidents where many customers have complained of mistakenly being delivered with wrong products or of cheating related to other purchases or with regard to payment on e-commerce websites in India. But this time something unexpected happened, a person ordered a lotion from Amazon and received Bose earphones worth Rs 19,000. This incident happened in Pune, Maharashtra where a man ordered a body lotion worth Rs 300 via e-commerce website Amazon. Instead of receiving the lotion, he was delivered Bose SoundSport Free wireless earbuds that retail in India around Rs 19,000. The man who orders the lotion is Pune-based Gautam Rege who duly informed the e-retailer and shared what he got delivered on Twitter. But instead of getting this returned the company asked him to keep the wrongly delivered order or the earphones as the shipment was non-returnable. Interestingly he also shares in his tweets that the company has also given him a refund of Rs 300 for not delivering the lotion. Soon after this, his series of tweets became viral and other users also shared similar experiences on the microblogging site. One of the users revealed that sometime back he ordered an after-shave lotion worth Rs 180 on Amazon but surprisingly he got a wrong shipment and he received a Lenovo Tab 4. In another Tweet, Kalyan Gandhapu shared that he ordered a Dell Monitor worth Rs 13,000 and instead of that he received Colin bottles, garbage, etc. To set the things right when he informed this to Amazon, they say the order is non-refundable.  Pune-based Gautam Rege has also shared pictures of what he delivered. In the pictures, one can also see a packet of 2-liter Surf Excel Matic liquid. In response, many users shared hilarious comments as well as suggestions. Take a look at people’s reactions to this incident. This is not the first time we came across such an incident. Last year a Bangalore based engineer delivered a fake Apple iPhone 11 Pro model. The images, as well as videos of the fake phone, have also gone viral on the web. The phone looked like an iPhone but had different internals and it runs on Android instead of iOS. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.
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