With India reportedly becoming the fourth worst affected country in the world as the number of coronavirus cases have reached a total of 297,535, many experts agree that widespread testing is a key tool in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Google India has announced that it is working with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and MyGov to help people find local COVID-19 testing centres on Google Search, Assistant, and Maps.
A latest blog post by the tech giant revealed that Google users will now see a ‘Testing’ tab on the results page while making a COVID-related search (eg. “coronavirus testing”). This ‘Testing’ tab will provide a list of nearby testing labs along with key information and guidance needed before using their services. It also shows a pop-up for government-mandated requirements at each of the COVID-19 test centres, like:
Calling the national or state helplines before heading out to get tested
Carrying a doctor’s prescription (referral required)
Testing restrictions (tests are limited to certain patients)
Information about whether the lab is government- or private-run.
If a user is searching for keywords like “COVID-19 testing” or “coronavirus testing” on Google Maps, he/she will see a list of nearby testing labs, with a link to Google Search for the government-mandated requirements.
Stating that this experience is designed to help people find authorized testing centres near them, Jayant Baliga, Product Manager, Google Maps, said, “it’s important to follow the recommended guidelines that help determine testing eligibility before visiting. Tapping the ‘Learn more’ link leads to authoritative information from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India.”
Up until now, Google India integrated over 700 testing labs on Search, Assistant, and Maps spanning more than 300 cities. “We continue to work with ICMR as we surface more labs across the country. This experience is available in English and in eight Indian languages — Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati. We hope these new experiences play a part in helping people as well as healthcare workers as we collectively work toward overcoming this pandemic,” added Baliga.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has been officially launched. The device is the successor of Mi Band 4 which has just arrived in the Chinese market. This time the Mi Band has come with a bigger display, NFC as well as a magnetic charger. The smart band now offers an eight coloured strap option and is touted to last up to 14 days on a single charge.Mi Band 5 pricing and availabilityMi Band 5 is Xiaomi’s latest fitness tracker that has been launched in China. The Chinese market will be available with a price tag of CNY 229 that translates to Rs 2,500. The Fitness Band will be available in seven coloured straps- Black, Blue, Pink, Orange, Purple, Yellow, and Green. It is scheduled to go on sale in China starting June 18.Mi Band 5 specifications and featuresXiaomi’s Mi Band is the successor of Mi Band 4 and this time the company has launched its next-generation fitness tracker with a larger 1.1-inch coloured AMOLED display. It will be offering more than 100 official as well as third party animated watch faces such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Case Closed, Hatsune Miku, and SpongeBob SquarePants paired with coloured straps.It offers 11 fitness tracking modes and interestingly the females can also use it for tracking their menstrual cycles. The band has a Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) Activity Index that allows the user to track and understand their fitness routine.In addition to this Mi Band 5 also brings an improved sleep monitoring system that can monitor the sleeping patterns. According to the company, the sleep monitoring feature has been improved by 40 percent. Moreover, it comes with a heart rate sensor to monitor heartbeat during the workout sessions.Besides this one can also use it to check their emails, social media notifications, incoming calls, weather updates, music control and more. The fitness band also features a remote-control camera allowing users to snap a selfie or a regular picture from their device. It comes with an inbuilt microphone to wake up the voice assistant. Moreover, there is an NFC variant which allows the user to make digital payments. The NFC model is claimed to deliver 14 days of battery life while the regular variant can last up to 20 days. One can also charge it without having to take it off from your wrist as it also supports magnetic charging.
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India’s e-commerce website Amazon has announced the launch of its School From Home Store in the country. This initiative has been taken keeping in mind the well-being and safety of the kids. In order to protect them from coronavirus, the company has introduced the store exclusively for school-going kids so they do not need to step out of their homes to buy studies related material. The specially curated store offers a wide selection of products across Study and Writing essentials, Stationery, Laptops, Tablets & PCs, Headsets & Speakers, Printer and Home furnishing among others to help parents, teachers and students create a perfect learning zone at home.School From Home store has been launched by Amazon and is now live across the country. Due to coronavirus lockdown in India, the school going kids have been forced to stay at home and this situation has turned their homes into a classroom. Amazon says that it has observed that Recent search trends on its platform show a surge in search for work & school from home products such as 1.7X increase in headphones & earphones, over 2X increase for laptops & tablets, nearly 1.2X increase for stationery, over 2X increase for mouse & keyboards, 1.3X increase for printer, over 3X increase for routers and 2.5X increase for study table.The company further reveals that the School From Home store have been created on the basis of this insight. Moreover, the consumers will be able to avail a variety of offers and deals on essential items such as Textbooks and study guides, Stationary, Writing essentials, Laptops, Tablets & PCs, Keyboard & Mouse, Headsets & Speakers, Printer and Home furnishing like Cabinets, Bookshelves, Study lamps and so much more. Here is a list of some of the products by Amazon being offered under the store:
As a part of School from the home store now Dell Inspiron 3583 15.6-inch FHD Laptop will be available at a discounted price of Rs 46,990. It comes with a 15.6-inch FHD screen and can deliver 6 hours of battery life. The laptop is powered by the 8th Gen Core i5 processor.
Headphones are another important device which is very useful during online classes. Sony WI-C200 Wireless In-Ear Headphones comes with a great battery life up to 15 hours of playback along with a quick charge function. It will be available at Rs 1,599.
One also needs a printer to print everything from documents, email and web pages to lab-quality photos. HP DeskJet 2138 All-in-One Ink Advantage Colour Printer can also scan and copy also is not only perfect for school projects but for home also. It can be bought at Rs 4,499.
Whereas Logitech MK215 wireless keyboard and mouse combo are available at Rs 1,349 whereas Avekin Non-Magnetic Double-sided White Board and Chalk Board can be purchased at Rs 499 at the e-commerce website.
With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous news reports have talked about a spike in the cases of online child abuse. No doubt, child exploitation is a problem across social media, messaging services, cloud services as well as gaming platforms. Now, Facebook has joined Google, Microsoft and 15 other tech companies to announce the formation of “Project Protect: A plan to combat online child sexual abuse”.
“Project Protect brings together the brightest minds from across the tech industry to tackle a grave issue that no one company can solve on its own – child exploitation and abuse. Facebook is proud to help lead this initiative that we hope will lead to real changes that keep children safe,” said Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO.
In order to fight this sexual abuse and protect kids online, Antigone Davis, Facebook Global Head of Safety, said, the social-networking giant uses “sophisticated technology and behavioural signals not only to prevent, detect and remove images and videos that exploit children, but also to detect and prevent grooming, or potentially inappropriate interactions between a minor and an adult. And we use this technology across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. But any industry-wide problem requires solutions broader than just one company – we need a robust international effort to combat this problem.”
In an official blog post, Facebook revealed that Project Protect will focus on five major areas:
A multi-million dollar innovation
In order to support the cross-industry approach, Project Protect will accelerating the development and usage of ground-breaking technology powered by a multi-million dollar innovation fund
Create a holistic approach
Project Protect will convene tech companies, governments and civil society to undertake collective action to tackle this issue of online child abuse
Independent research
Funding research with the End Violence Against Children Partnership to advance our collective understanding of the experiences and patterns of child sexual exploitation and abuse online, and learn from effective efforts to prevent, deter and combat it
Information, expertise and knowledge sharing
Continue to facilitate high-impact information, Project Protect will felicitate expertise and knowledge sharing among companies to help prevent and disrupt child sexual exploitation and abuse online
Transparency and accountability
Increasing accountability and consistency across the industry through meaningful reporting of child sexual exploitation and abuse content across member platforms and services. This will be done in conjunction with WePROTECT Global Alliance.
After recently hosting its fifth child safety hackathon, Facebook committed to help fund the Internet Watch Foundation’s initiative for young people to confidentially report self-generated sexual images of minors. The Mark Zuckerberg-led social networking platform has also taken steps across our apps to make the broader internet safer for children. According to Facebook, “This includes running PhotoDNA on links shared on all our apps from other Internet sites and their associated content to detect known child exploitation housed elsewhere on the Internet.”
Stating that Facebook continues to innovate and use best-in-class technology to prevent abuse, the blog revealed that last month the social-networking giant had introduced a new safety feature in Messenger that provides tips for spotting suspicious activity, encourages people under the age of 18 to be cautious when interacting with an adult they may not know, and empowers them to block or ignore someone when something doesn’t seem right.
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In today’s unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, a larger number of professionals are working from home and students are undertaking remote learning. Therefore, saving printing cost becomes a top priority. Here is list of top 5 printers under Rs-15,000 category that will be suitable for small-to-medium businesses, professionals as well as students. Check it out:
HP Neverstop Laser 1000w
Designed with smart printing technology to boost efficiency for small to medium businesses and home printing, HP Neverstop Laser 1000w now comes with an extra HP Toner reload kit. Users can avail of this offer, which is aimed at reducing the need for our customers to step out to purchase a reload, while restrictions in place, by redeeming the coupon accompanying the printers till July 31, 2020.
HP claims that this free, easy-to-use HP Toner reload kit will provide our customers the capacity to print an additional 2500 pages. Besides this, HP Neverstop Laser 1000w comes with an Inbox yield of 5000 pages. This means that consumers can now get up to 7500 pages along with the product redemption offer that ultimately enhances business productivity.
Moreover, consumers can easily install and setup HP Neverstop Laser 1000w and even change the toner, without the hassle of any technician visiting home and avoid contact. In addition to this, the Wi-Fi Direct variant in the multi-function and single-function devices ensures the convenience of seamless, router-less connectivity with mobile devices. As HP Neverstop Laser 1000w is certified by Blue Angel and Energy Star, the company asserted that it provides a safe and low-energy drawing printing solution for ‘Work from Home environment’.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 12,499 on HP Online Store.Canon PIXMA G3010
Designed for high volume printing at low running cost, Canon PIXMA G3010 comes with refillable ink tank wireless all-in-one for high-volume printing solutions. One refill bottle of ink can publish approximately 7000 sheets of full shade as well as much as 6000 sheets of black and white. Re-filling ink is likewise very simple. Taper ink containers stop ink spills when replenishing. The portable style of Canon Pixma G3010 is developed with space-saving performance in mind, making it a practical and suitable option for smaller sized workspace.
Canon Pixma G3010 supports the Wireless Printing attribute that enables the user to print files from a computer system on the printer with a Wi-Fi network. In addition, this printer is equipped with Accessibility Factor Setting so you can straight publish records from a laptop, desktop or smartphone without the assistance of a router.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 13,794 on Amazon India.Brother DCP-T710W
With Brother DCP-T710W, enjoy printing without worrying about costs and expand your print capabilities with professional quality that yields crisp, clear text and brilliant graphics. The built-in Wi-Fi enables your entire family or workgroup to effortlessly share one device. In addition to this, this printer by Brother is also equipped with direct mobile print for the convenience of printing wirelessly from your mobile devices. The company claims that this printer could print up to 6,500 pages in black and 5,000 pages in colour.
Additionally, Brother DCP-T710W refill tank system carries a transparent cover that enables the user for easy front access to the embedded ink tank. The user-friendly design is engineered to minimise the risk of mess and leakage. Featuring a 1-line LCD screen and control panel, the printer allows for easy navigation of print settings.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 14,415 on Amazon India.Epson EcoTank L3110
Save more with Epson’s economical and multifunctional printing solutions for business—the EcoTank L3110—built to bring down costs, and bring up productivity. The integrated ink tank enables spill-free, error-free refilling with individual bottles that have designated nozzles. Other features include borderless 4R printing and an ultra-high yield of 7,500 coloured and 4,500 black-and-white pages. This printer enables you to maximize your savings with printing costs of just 7 paise for Black and 18 paise for colour printout
The L3110 prints at a high printing resolution of 5760 dpi, delivering exceptionally high quality prints for all your needs. According to Epson, “You will appreciate the fast print speeds of up to 10ipm for black and 5.0ipm for colour.”
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 10,799 on Flipkart.Xerox Phaser 3020
With a connectivity of High-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Xerox Phaser 3020 comes with print speed up to 20 ppm. The first-page=out time that this printer delivers is as fast as 8.5 seconds. As far as maximum print resolution is concerned, it is 600 x 600 dpi (up to 1200 x 1200 enhanced image quality). It has processor speed of 600MHz.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 8,440 on Amazon India.
The e-commerce platform Amazon is back with another set of new questions today. Every day it brings a fresh Amazon Quiz for its customers that gives them an opportunity to win exciting prizes. You can play the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon every day on its mobile app platform. Today Amazon Quiz gives you a chance to win Casio 61 Key Keyboard.
The winners will get a chance to win gadgets, mobile phones and even Amazon Pay balance and other prizes such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Bose Sound Touch 20 Speakers, OnePlus 7T among others. Millions of people are participating in the quiz from different parts of the country to win such gift items.
The quiz is not available for the desktop platform you can only participate in the quiz from 8 AM to 12 noon via mobile app only. The Amazon Quiz contains five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. After giving all the correct answers to the question you will get shortlisted for a lucky draw to select a winner. The results will be announced at the end of the month.
June 12 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: For which film did veteran filmmaker Basu Chatterjee, who passed away on June 4, 2020, win a National Film Award in 1992?
The answer is- DurgaQuestion 2: Kazatomprom from Kazakhstan is the world’s largest producer and seller of what naturally mined item?
The answer is- UraniumQuestion 3: Which Indian Prime Minister, during a visit in 2000, had inaugurated Mahatma Gandhi’s statue outside the Indian Embassy in the USA?
The answer is- Atal Bihari VajpayeeQuestion 4: Which tech company recently launched a new app called ‘Sodar’ which uses AR to visualise social distancing?
The answer is- GoogleQuestion 5: Which Indian company made two new additions ‘Dahlia’ and ‘Lily’ to their Bloom fan series in June?
The answer is – Usha
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The Japanese electronics major Sony today announced the launch of its latest noise-cancelling headphones at affordable pricing. The company has introduced Sony WH-CH710N wireless active noise-cancelling headphones in India. Prior to its launch in the country, Sony launched the headphones globally in April this year. These headphones are an upgrade over its predecessor WH-CH700N wireless noise-cancelling headphones that arrived in the market in the year 2018. It can deliver up to 35 hours of battery life and a 30mm driver unit.The company said, “Sony India today announced the launch of wireless noise-cancelling headphones, WH-CH710N providing the perfect hassle-free experience for life on-the-go. Powered with a battery life of up to 35 hours, these compact and lightweight headphones are the perfect travel companions for on the go music lovers. Though WFH likely gives you the liberty to pump up the volume of speakers, headphones can still come in handy for work calls, Perfect for tuning out potential distractions around the house, or intruding sounds from outside, thanks to noise-cancelling of WH-CH710N. They’re especially well-suited for use during important work calls since the mics can isolate your voice from background noises, thanks to the built-in mic.”Sony WH-CH710N wireless active noise-cancelling headphones pricing and availabilityThe Sony WH-CH710N wireless headphones have been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 9,990. The headphones are available in two colour options Black and Blue and are now up sale across Sony retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive), www.ShopatSC.com portal, major electronic stores and other e-commerce websites in India.Sony WH-CH710N wireless active noise-cancelling headphones featuresThe Sony WH-CH710N wireless active noise-cancelling headphones come with oval-shaped earpads for long listening hours and with swivel fold design to be carried easily. The headphones are powered by 30mm dynamic drivers to deliver clear and powerful sound allowing you to receive crystal clear sound. It has dual Built-In Mis for hands-free calling.The Sony wireless headphones come integrated with Google Assistant for voice access to music, information, notifications, set reminders and much more through hands-free, voice-controlled experience. As the name suggests the headphones are supported by Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation (AINC) to enjoy music without distraction. This feature also keeps on analyzing the environmental ambient sound components and automatically selects the most effective noise-cancelling mode according to the users’ surroundings so that they don’t miss out any important announcement or while they are crossing the road ensuring safety.The audio device comes with an inbuilt Li-ion battery that is touted to deliver a music playback for up to 35 hours on a single charge. However, on a 10-minute charge, it can last up to 60 minutes. But if the battery runs out you can connect it to your device with the help of aux cable for uninterrupted music experience. Though the Sony WH-CH710N wireless headphones are SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs supported.
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The Taiwanese company has been doing well in India and has been coming up with new laptops as well as PCs in the market with the latest tech and features. Recently it launched Swift 2 and Aspire Gaming laptops in the county and today Acer has announced the launch of its new laptops in India powered by 10th Gen Intel Core processors. The company has released the Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop in multiple configurations with a high refresh rate. It will be available in 15-inch and 17-inch screen sizes.Speaking on this occasion, Chandrahas Panigrahi, CMO & Consumer Business Head, Acer India said, “In order to stay ahead with the increasing demand for gaming PC’s in India, Acer is excited to introduce our first 10th Gen Intel Core gaming laptop designed for both core and casual Indian gaming enthusiasts. The new range is built with an emphasis on strong performance, responsiveness, and intelligent design. We are confident to continue to offer the best experience with innovation and outstanding features for gaming fanatics.”According to the company, Nitro 5 is available at a starting price from Rs 72990 on Acer E-store as well as authorized e-commerce and retail outlets.In terms of specifications, Acer Nitro 5 laptop will be available 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. It comes with dual M.2 supporting PCIe SSD in RAID 0 technology and up to 32GB DDR4 RAM using two soDIMM modules with a hard disk drive for mass storage. The Nitro 5 has a 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.In addition to this, there are twin fans, Acer CoolBoost technology, and quad exhaust port design, therefore, mounting the fan speed by 10% and CPU/GPU cooling by 9% compared to auto mode. According to the company, the users will be able to monitor and manage the Nitro 5 with NitroSense, accessible with one touch of the NitroSense hotkey, covering temperatures, fan speeds, and more. As for the connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology, an array of ports such as HDMI 2.0, USB Type-C 3.2 standard with Gen 2 along with an Ethernet port. The Acer gaming laptop is touted to deliver up to 10 hours of battery life along with smooth HD streaming video, and interrupt-free voice and video chats
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Xiaomi today launched its first Mi laptops in India. The company has introduced Mi Notebook 14 and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition powered by the latest 10th-generation Intel Core processors. Both the devices have made its global debut via an online launch event. The Mi laptops are going to take on HP, Lenovo, Acer as well as Dell devices in the country that comes with a bezel-less design display and the latest chipset.Mi Notebook 14 and Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition pricing and availability detailsXiaomi Mi Notebook will be available in multiple configurations. The base 256GB SSD variant has been launched at Rs 41,999 whereas the 512GB SSD model price has been set at Rs 44,999. Whereas, the top variant with Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU is priced at Rs 47,999. Here we would like to mention that these are introductory prices that will be valid till July 16.Mi NoteBook 14Next, the Mi Notebook Horizon Edition will be available in two models Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 priced at Rs 54,999 and Rs 59,999 respectively. All the devices are scheduled to go on sale via Amazon, Mi.com, Mi Home stores, and Mi Studios starting June 17. Customers buying the Mi laptops can avail an instant discount of Rs 2,000 if the transaction is made using HDFC Bank credit and debit card. Moreover, the no-cost EMI options for up to nine months will also be available on the purchase.Mi Notebook 14 Tech SpecsMi Notebook 14 will run on Windows 10 Home Edition. It is going to feature a 14-inch full-HD display with 1,920×1,080 pixels of resolution. The screen has an 81.2 percent screen to body ratio, 16:9 aspect ratio and a bezel-less design along with a USB powered webcam. The Mi laptop will be powered by 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor coupled with Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU for graphics. It will be available with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of SATA SSD. The laptop can last up to 10 hours on a single charge. It comes with a 65W fast charging support.Mi NoteBook 14 Horizon EditionMi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition Tec SpecsMi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition is the top model from the series powered by 10th-generation Intel Core i5-10210U and Intel Core i7-10510U processor to choose from. It will be available with Nvidia GeForce MX350 GPU paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of NVMe M2 SSD. It comes with a 14-inch full-HD anti-glare IPS display with 1,920×1,080 pixels. Along with a 178-degree viewing angle, it offers 60Hz of refresh rate screen and 91 percent of screen-to-body ratio. It comes integrated with Windows 10 Home Edition.However, the device features a 14-inch display but it is claimed to offer a 13.3-inch screen because of the reason that it has a 3mm thin bezels. Unlike the entry-level Mi Notebook, it comes with an inbuilt webcam.What’s more, it is supported by stereo speakers powered by DTS Audio tech and comes pre-installed with Mi Blaze Unlock and Mi Quickshare. The laptop is touted to offer 10 hours of battery life on a single charge with the help of a 46Wh battery supported by a 65W charger.
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The Chinese brand Xiaomi is all set to enter into the PCs industry in India with the launch of Mi Notebook and Mi Notebook Horizon Edition today. The company has planned to host an online launch event to unveil the devices in the country. These two laptops are going to be the company’s first laptops to arrive in India by Xiaomi. However, the company already offers a range of devices under its sub-brand Redmi popularly known as RedmiBook. The rumours suggest that the upcoming Mi Notebook is going to be a rebranded variant of RedmiBook 13 that was launched last year. But the company CEO says that they have designed the laptops keeping mind the demands of the India consumers and will be India exclusive only.How to watch the LivestreamXiaomi is going to host an online launch event to introduce Mi Notebook and Mi Notebook Horizon Edition today. The launch event will be live-streamed via the company official YouTube channel and across all its social media channels. The Livestream will begin today at 12 noon onwards.
Mi Notebook and Mi Notebook Horizon Edition SpecificationsAs per the official teasers, Mi Notebook is confirmed to offer 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. In addition to this, it will be going to come with the highest screen to body ratio in the laptop category. The Mi laptop is expected to be powered by the latest 10th gen Intel Core i7 processor.As we mentioned earlier there might be many similarities in the specifications of the Mi Notebook with the RedmiBook 13. The upcoming laptop is expected to get 1C fast charging tech support which is capable of charging the laptop from zero to 50 percent in 35 minutes. Moreover, it is expected to feature a 13.3-inch Full HD anti-glare display with narrow 4.65mm bezels offering 1920 x 1080 pixels of resolution with 178-degree wide-viewing angle and 250 nits maximum brightness.At the same event, the company will also introduce Mi Notebook Horizon Edition. It is expected to come with a bezel-less 14-inch full-HD display. The laptop is suggested to come with a 10th gen Intel Core i7 processor. It is said to get supported by SSD storage and DTS Audio.
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At last, Google has finally launched its latest operating system which is Android 11. At the moment only the beta version of OS has been released for the Pixel users. The company has called off its Google IO 2020 due to coronavirus and the launch was scheduled for June 3. But due to Black Lives Matter protests in the US and across the world again the introduction of Android 11 Beta was postponed. The stable update is expected to be available to all the Android devices by the end of this year.Android 11 Beta is now available for the Google Pixel 2 and later devices. Lots of speculation was also being made that during the unveiling of the newest operating system the company is expected to launch Google Pixel 4a under the mid-range segment. However, the much-anticipated device remains covered up.Coming back to the Android 11 Beta, here is what it is going to bring to the table:According to the company, it has focused on three key themes: People, Controls, and Privacy. With the release of the 1st beta update, the new OS brings new conversation notifications known as the bubble. It will appear in a dedicated section at the top of the shade, with a people-forward design and conversation specific actions, such as opening the conversation as a bubble, creating a conversation shortcut on the home screen, or setting a reminder. Bubbles will allow users to keep the conversation in view and more accessible while you are at multitasking. According to the company Messaging and chat apps should use the Bubbles API on notifications to enable this in Android 11. Whereas the Consolidated keyboard suggestions let the Autofill apps and Input Method to firmly suggest context-specific entities and strings straight in an IME’s suggestion strip, where they are most handy for users. Now the devices will include an on-device visual cortex that understands screen content and context and generates labels and access points for accessibility commands. The Voice access update is for the people who often control their handsets completely by voice.The new update brings you more control for your device to make it faster as well as easier. One can draw device controls instantly at one place by long-pressing the power button. Apps can use a new API to appear in the controls. The most notable update coming to the Android 11 Beta is the Media Controls which is now cleverer to switch the output device for the audio or video content, whether it be headphones, speakers or even their TV.Media controls in Android 11 are located near the Quick Settings. Sessions from multiple apps are arranged in a swipeable carousel. The carousel lists sessions in this order:
Streams playing locally on the phone
Remote streams, such as those detected on external devices or cast sessions
Previous resumable sessions, in the order they were last played
Users can restart previous sessions from the carousel without having to start the app. When playback begins, the user interacts with the media controls in the usual way. For more info, click here.In terms of privacy, Android 11 brings more control over sensitive permissions and working to keep devices more secure through faster updates. With the One-time permission, one can allow the app access to the device microphone, camera, or location, at that one time only. However, the app will be able to ask for permissions another time the next time the app is used. If a particular app is not used for an extended period of time, Android 11 will “auto-reset” all of the runtime permissions connected with the app and let the user know. The app can apply for the permissions again the next time the app is used. Google Play System Updates, launched last year, lets us expedite updates of core OS components to devices in the Android ecosystem. In Android 11, the company has doubled the number of updatable modules, and those 12 new modules will help improve privacy, security, and consistency for users and developers.“Android 11 also includes a number of other developer productivity improvements like wireless ADB debugging, ADB incremental for faster installs of large APKs, and more nullability annotations on platform APIs (to catch issues at build time instead of runtime), and more.” the company in its blog post said.According to the company, the first Beta for Android 11 is now available for Pixel 2, 3, 3a, or 4 devices. One canenroll here to get Android 11 Beta updates over-the-air.
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In India, there are several audio brands which offer high-quality Bluetooth speakers such as Blaupunkt, BoAt, Sony among others. Now the French consumer electronics brand Thomson launched its latest audio product in India. The company has introduced BTS05 5W Bluetooth Speaker in the country designed to deliver high-quality audio and easy to carry anywhere without taking much space in your bag. It comes integrated with features like Google and Siri.On the launch of the Boombox, Ms Rohini Walia, Chief Revenue Officer, Thomson Audio said, “We are delighted to launch BTS05 for our consumers. The design has been made keeping in mind the music requirements and travel friendliness of the youth. The built-in features like Google and Siri will be an added experience for the user.”Thomson has launched BTS05 5W Bluetooth Speaker in the country with an asking price of Rs 999. The portable speaker will be available for purchase via e-commerce platforms Flipkart as well as Amazon. It comes in a single black colour option.The True wireless speaker comes with 5W of power output. To enhance the audio the user can connect two speakers together and double the fun. You get the output of two (10watts) while controlling it with one output device. The speaker can be connected easily with your smartphones and Tablets enabling wireless connectivity up to 10 meters. For connectivity, the speaker also supports USB, MicroSD, Aux and FM. In addition to this, the BTS05 5W Bluetooth Speaker also supports Siri or Google Assistant allowing you to control your playlist, calls or check weather updates with the command of your voice. It also has a built-in MIC to also use it as a conference call device. The Bluetooth speaker houses a 1200mAh battery which can deliver up to 8 hours of playtime.The company says “the BTS05 5W Bluetooth Speaker has been designed to deliver high definition sound on the go. It’s big enough to start a party but small enough to fit in your pockets. Except for skinny jeans then you can hang it off a loop. It is built for the mobile generation which is pocket friendly. “
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Amazon Quiz for June 11 has gone live. Daily the e-commerce platform brings a new quiz that gives a chance to its millions of users to win exciting prizes being offered by the company. The quiz contains 5 general questions to which you have to answer correctly. Today you can stand a chance to win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
Daily the e-commerce platform brings a fresh questionnaire to which the contestants have to answer correctly to enter into a lucky draw. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. The quiz contains a total of five questions, all the questions are based on general knowledge and current affairs. Only one person will be declared a winner. Amazon will announce the result of the quiz at the end of the month. Only app users are eligible to participate in the Quiz. If you don’t know the answers, every day we update all the Amazon Quiz questions with their correct answers on our website. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon Quiz to Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
June 11 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which Cyclonic storm made landfall in Maharashtra’s Raigad district on June 3 2020?
The answer is- NisargaQuestion 2: As per the latest calendar, which European country is slated to host the first two races of the 2020 Formula One season?
The answer is- AustriaQuestion 3: What name did the US astronauts give the SpaceX Dragon craft in which they travelled to the International Space Station?
The answer is- EndeavourQuestion 4: Rani Rampal, the 2020 Khel Ratna Award nominee captains India in which sport?
The answer is- HockeyQuestion 5: Which tributary of river Indus is the site for the Kohala hydro-power project, which aims at providing low-cost electricity?
The answer is- Jhelum
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The South Korean smartphone company, Samsung, brought Galaxy M21 in India just ahead of the lockdown imposed in the country to contain the spread of coronavirus. The lockdown has affected the sale of the product because the online and the offline retailer too were shut down. But now, when the government allowed the companies to begin working, Samsung Galaxy M21 sales have begun. Samsung has a good reputation and high expectations among its fans for offering robust mobile handsets in all the price segments. Samsung Galaxy M21 is an upgrade over its predecessor Galaxy M20 that was launched last year. So, today we bring to you the review of Galaxy M21 to find out if it is worth a buy.
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Design and Display
Starting with the design first, the Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with a plastic body, which does seem to draw some fingerprints. But, nothing a quick wipe cannot take care of. Usually, Samsung gives a back cover in its boxes, but this time we did not find one in the box of Samsung Galaxy M21. For the review, we received the black option with a glossy finish. Other than this the smartphone is available in Blue colour as well. The Samsung Galaxy M21 features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display, which is protected with a shield of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to prevent scratches. It comes with a centrally positioned waterdrop notch to accommodate a selfie camera just underneath an earpiece. It has lean bezels and an apparent chin. On the right side rim, the company has provided a relatively big volume rocker key. To raise the volume you have to make use of both your hands as it is a fairly large device. Beneath it, there is a power button and on the other side, you get a sim/microSD card slot. The audio jack, USB Type-C port and the speaker grille are prearranged at the base. The Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with curved edges and it feels less bulky beside the fact that it packs a massive 6,000mAh battery. On rolling it over you get a glossy back panel and the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner has been placed well to unlock the handset single-handedly. On the top left area of the back, there is a rectangular shaped camera module housing three camera sensors along with an LED flash. The Samsung branding has been imprinted some inches above the bottom rim. As said, Samsung Galaxy M21 arrives with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display offering 1080×2340 pixels of resolution with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display presents punchy colours and we had no difficulty in viewing the phone from any position. If you feel that the screen is too intense you can trigger the adaptive brightness that diminishes the strain on eyes. The display is dazzling when used outdoors even under intense sunlight. We enjoyed watching movies and streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime Videos to cut the dullness while staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown.So we can proudly say that at such low a cost it offers a stunning display along with good viewing angles.
Performance and Camera
The Samsung Galaxy M21 originates its command from a 2.3GHz octa-core Exynos 9611 processor together with Mali-G72 MP3 GPU for graphics. We tested the 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage option, however, the company offers one more option to choose that is 4GB RAM with 64GB storage. The performance of the smartphone was up to the mark in terms of everyday usage and multitasking, but in terms of profound gaming, we became aware of some lag while playing PUBG or Call of Duty at top graphic settings. We would not advise you to use high-settings if you are a demanding gamer.In terms of the user interface M21 runs on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10 so you are benefited with the Dark Mode that doesn’t hurt your eyes when the phone is particularly used at night. We found some bloatware that comes preinstalled on the handset such as Amazon, Netflix, Dailyhunt, Prime Video and Helo, however, the device’s UI is clean and fresh. While setting up, the phone suggested installing a number of other apps, too. For the gamers, the smartphone comes preinstalled with the Game Booster feature that when turned on blocks all the notifications for a smooth gaming session.We usually have been impressed with Samsung smartphones as they deliver good battery life and this device is no different. It comes with a massive 6,000mAh battery inside. So we don’t have to be anxious about charging the phone over and over again because while reviewing the battery lasted quite longer than usual. For us, it lasted for more than 48 hours but if you watch HD videos and do intensive gaming, it can last for a day. The battery is supported by a 15W fast charger, which takes almost two hours to charge the phone from zero to one hundred percent.Coming to the most important part of our review, which is the camera performance. Samsung provides a triple rear camera set up in Galaxy M21, which comprises of a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/2.0 aperture, paired with 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor for taking portraits. The camera app includes modes such as Live Focus, Pro, Night, Food, Super Slow-Mo, Panorama Hyperlapse and Slow Motion to boost the camera performance. Normal ModeWide angle modeThe phone managed to get on good and vibrant pictures in good lighting or natural daylight. The wide-angle pictures were not very detailed. We expected it to be a bit sharper. The close-up shots were satisfactory; the depth between the subject and the background was natural. However, the camera struggled while taking low light images. We were not pleased with the image quality it delivered and when the wide-angle lens was enabled. For selfies, Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. We noted similar problems while snapping selfies in low light. The images turned out to be a little grainy and lacked details. When taken in good lighting conditions it clicked way better shots. So we can say the performance of the camera is average as low light pictures were not much impressive.
Verdict
All in all, Samsung has offered Galaxy M21 with proprietary design and a massive 6,000mAh battery, which we think is not a bad deal when it comes to the pricing. The device comes with an asking price of Rs 13,999 via e-commerce platforms for the 4GB RAM. It comes with an improved camera system over its predecessor, but some tweaks remain. As a final point, we would just say it is just a decent device at this price point when we compare it to other devices being offered by Realme and Xiaomi in terms of hardware. You can go for it if you want to enjoy long gaming or Netflix sessions without the hassle of charging it over and over. ProsExcellent DisplaySuper long battery lifeGood builtConsFingerprint magnetCameras need a bit of work
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The Chinese brand Xiaomi today launched its latest entry in the Redmi’s portfolio. The company has introduced Redmi 9 powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 processor. The device has been released in Spain and the European market. The device comes with a similar feature to Redmi Note 9. The gadget features a quad rear camera setup along with a water drop-style notch display to accommodate a selfie camera. Moreover, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor as well as a 5,020mAh battery. Redmi 9 pricing and availability detailsXiaomi today launched Redmi 9 in two variants of 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage and a 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage options. The 3GB of RAM model has been introduced with a price tag of EUR 149 that translates to Rs 12,800 while the 4GB RAM model price has been set at EUR 179 that translates to Rs 15,300. The device will be put on pre-orders in Spain starting June 15 however it will be offered with an introductory price of EUR 139 and EUR 169 that translates to Rs 11,900 and Rs 14,500 respectively. It is scheduled to be on sale starting June 18 via online as well as offline channels. It handset will be available in three colour options Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, and Ocean Green.Redmi 9 specificationsRedmi 9 will come with a 6.53-inch full-HD+ water drop-style notch display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution. The display has 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 394ppi pixel density, 400nits of brightness and is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Under the hood, there is a 2GHz MediaTek Helio G80 octa-core chipset with Mali-G52 GPU. It will be offered with up to 4GB of RAM and 6GB of internal storage which can be expanded with the help of microSD card.For optics, Redmi 9 features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Further assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera with 118-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a 77.8-degree field of view and f/2.0 aperture.In terms of connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi Direct, FM Radio, NFC, GPS, AGPS, 3.5mm headphones jack, USB Type-C port, and an IR sensor. The sensor on the phone includes a vibration motor, distance sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and electronic compass along with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The smartphone packs a 5,020mAh battery supported by an 18W Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.
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In what seems to be a strategy to prep-up for against rivals in the competitive and ever-growing market for video game audio, Bose is reportedly working on a gaming version of its QC35 II headphones.
According to 9to5Google, its “APK Insight team has discovered that the latest update to the Bose Connect app includes references to a currently unannounced headset, the “QC35 II Gaming Headset,” including a video.”
In the APK of version 12.0 of the Bose Connect App, it was found that the new gaming headset has been codenames as “Tibbers.” This was the name of a stuffed Teddy Bear carried by the champion Annie from the popular MOBA game “League of Legends”. Annie can bring the ferocious Tibbers to life to destroy her enemies as her Ultimate Ability.
What more could be found while diving deep into the string of code is that there is an explicit mention of a product called the “Bose QC35 II Gaming Headset.” As per the news report, “These gaming microphone strings are going to be connected to a product tour video, which was also included in the Bose Connect update and pretty clearly shows a microphone attachment connecting to a QC35 II headset.”
Moreover, it was reported that the Bose Connect App is created to enable the Bose device owners to easily connect its audio products and access various settings. However, if Bose is prepping-up for the launch of a QC35 II Gaming Headset, than it would be require an app too as each and every app has individual settings to support different devices.
The Bose Connect app gives its users easy access to everything that the product has to offer. One can unlock product features and personalize the settings so that the users can spend more time enjoying the music instead of setting it up.
Besides this, the Bose Connect app user can also easily manage all the Bluetooth connections. Go from taking a call on your smartphone to listening to music on your tablet to watching a movie on your laptop with one single swipe.
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Lenovo today announced the launch of its new IdeaPad Slim 3 in India. These laptops are thin as well as lightweight and suitable for remote working as well as learning. The devices will be available with a starting price of Rs 26,990. The IdeaPad Slim 3 laptops are powered by 10th Gen Intel Core processors, hybrid storage with SSD and HDD option. It comes with better connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 6, and two USB 3.1 ports to enable rapid data transfer. In addition to this, the company has also introduced more lightweight laptops such as IdeaPad Slim 5, Yoga Slim 7 and IdeaPad Flex 5. IdeaPad Slim 3 is currently available in the country for purchase but the other models will be going on sale in the coming weeks.
Rahul Agarwal – CEO and Managing Director, Lenovo India said, “Lenovo is the leader in thin and light laptops. With the IdeaPad Slim 3, we can now ensure that our customers can make the most of remote working, learning and entertainment, as they adapt to a quickly changing environment. The device offers unmatched speed, intuitive design and excellent security, making it the right choice for today’s customers in India.”Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is the company’s newest addition to its gaming portfolio. It has been launched with a starting price of Rs 26,990 and will be available in two colour options Platinum Grey and Abyss Blue. Whereas the third Cherry Red option will be available later. The machine will go on sale via Amazon, Lenovo.com and its all exclusive stores.It is powered by Intel’s 10th generation processors. The device will be available in two screen sizes 14-inch and 15-inch. It is supported by Cortana and Dolby Audio. It can deliver up to 8.5 hours of battery life on a single charge and it also features the privacy shutter that we have already seen on the ThinkBook line up. Moreover, there is an optional fingerprint sensor on the power button and two USB 3.1 ports.Coming to the Ideapad gaming 3 laptop which has been launched with a price tag of Rs 73,990 in India. It is powered by Intel’s 10th generation H-Series Core i7 or AMD Ryzen processors paired with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti graphics. The device will be available with a Full D display offering 83 percent active area and 60Hz refresh rate. The gaming laptop has Q Control along with IdeaPad Gaming Keyboard. There is rapid charging, Dolby Audio and Gen 5 thermal support.Whereas IdeaPad Slim 7i comes with a price tag of Rs 82,990. It will be available with a 14-inch display offering 100 percent sRGB colour gamut. Powered by, 10th generation Intel Core processors or AMD Ryzen 7 Mobile processors and NVIDIA graphics. The device is supported by Intel WiFi 6 as a connectivity option and features IR cameras for face unlock as a security feature. Moreover, there is Dolby Atmos audio support and Q Controls.Last but not the least, IdeaPad Slim 5 is another latest addition by the company. It has been launched with a starting price of Rs 61,990 in India. The laptop comes with the latest 10th generation Intel Core processors or AMD Ryzen 7 coupled with NVIDIA GeForce MX330 graphics. The device is supported by Quick Charge 2.0 fingerprint reader and privacy shutter along with Dolby Audio 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.
California-based Vu Televisions has expanded its range of televisions in India with the launch of its latest 4K Android smart TVs. The newly launched Vu 4k Ultra televisions from the company are now available in four different sizes 43”, 50”, 55” and 65”. According to the company, the televisions come with an Ultra-edge 4K Display with 40 % Enhanced Brightness, Backlight Controller, Upbeat Surround Sound, Pro-picture Calibration as well as Parental Block features. Speaking about the launch, Devita Saraf, Chairperson and CEO, Vu Technologies said, “In the last one month Vu has emerged as the #1 television brand in India. We have sold over 50,000 television sets in May. This just goes to prove that our product quality, innovations, features and customer service are unmatched. Our new 4K Ultra TV has been designed keeping in mind the needs of our customers who are working from home, binge-watching, and looking at television as an entertainment source for the entire family.”
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Vu Ultra 4K TV series pricing and availability
The Vu 4k Ultra range of television has been launched in India in four sizes. The 43-inch Vu Ultra 4K TV (43UT) will be available with a price tag of Rs 25,999 whereas the 50-inch Vu Ultra 4K TV (50UT) price has been set at Rs 28,999. The 55-inch Vu Ultra 4K TV (55UT) has been launched with a price tag of Rs 32,999 while the 65-inch Vu Ultra 4K TV (65UT) comes at Rs 48,999. The Vu Ultra 4K TV series is now up for sale in the country via e-commerce website Flipkart and will be available through offline channels later.
Vu Ultra 4K TV series specifications
The lineup of Vu Ultra 4K TV comes with a Direct LED (DLED) display with 3,840×2,160 pixels of resolution. It will present 400 nits of brightness. The Television has an arrangement of LEDs at the back of the LCD panel to light up the screen to include the viewing angle. The Television comes in four sizes 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch.The Vu Televisions are supported by Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) standards that enhance the overall viewing experience. For acoustics, there is Dolby Digital+ and DTS Virtual X surround sound support. All the variants of the Television boast dual speakers along with various modes such as Standard, Theatre, Sports, Music, and Late Night. Te Vu Television runs on Android TV 9 and comes pre-installed with Google Play and has other important features such as Google Assistant for voice control. Video streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube comes pre-installed. The Vu Ultra 4K TV series is powered by a quad-core SoC with Mali-470 GPU, It offers 2B of RAM and 16B of storage. In terms of connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 802.11ac (dual-band), Bluetooth v5.0, three HDMI ports, two USB ports, an earphone jack, optical audio, RF analogue port, AV input, an Ethernet port and Chromecast support. Another important feature added in this range of television is Parental Block. With the families spending time at home together this feature will allow parents to control what their kids are watching while they are at home.
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The microblogging website Twitter has rolled out a new feature on its platform. After bringing scheduling and limiting replies on tweets the platform has introduced “Fleets”. The feature is now available to Android and iOS users in India. According to the company, the feature will be rolled out in a staged manner for the users in the country along with the latest version of its mobile app update. The feature’s functionality is similar to WhatsApp’s status and Instagram and Facebook stories. Twitter’s Fleets will vanish after 24 hours from the user’s timeline. Unlike tweets, Fleets can’t receive Likes, Replies or Retweets. One can just respond to the Fleets via Direct Message.Fleets were first introduced in Brazil and Italy back in March this year. Now Twitter’s product lead Kayvon Beykpour announced the availability of this feature in India via Twitter. The tweet reads, Namaste! Starting today, Fleets are coming to India. If you’re in India, check it out and let us know what you think! #FleetsFeedback” With the arrival of Fleets one can share their everyday things on Twitter. Unlike stories which are private and can only be viewed by those who are following you, Fleets can be viewed simply by visiting someone’s profile and tapping on the top of the screen. But it cannot be shared or embedded on a third-party platform, unlike tweets.After rolling out to Brazil and Italy the feature has been expanded to India. In the country, the microblogging website had around 55 million active users in April this year.According to a report by TechCrunch, Manish Maheshwari, Managing Director at Twitter India, said in a statement, “India is important for Twitter since it is one of our largest and fastest-growing audience markets globally. We are excited to bring the Fleets experiment to India and make it one of the first three countries in the world to experience this new product. From the test in India, we’ll learn how adding a new mode of conversation changes the way Indians engage on Twitter. It’ll also be interesting to see if it further amplifies the diversity of usage by allowing people to share what they’re thinking in a way that is light-touch and light-hearted”
How does Fleets work and how to post it?
Fleets are as simple as sharing your stories over Facebook and Instagram which disappears after 24 hours after being posted on your profile. It appears at the top of the home screen.This feature is currently available on the mobile platform only. If you have updated your Twitter app and have access to Fleets you can post your everyday things, thoughts, pictures and more by tapping on the + icon.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.
HP has announced the launch of its new range of affordable laptops with 4G LTE connectivity in India. It has introduced HP 14s and HP Pavilion x360 14. The company’s latest laptops are powered by Intel’s 10th Generation processor. It also features Full HD display offering a 78 percent screen-to-body ratio. Both the laptops include Windows 10.The HP’s new range of Always Connected PCs includes HP 14s and Pavilion X360 14. The HP 14s has been launched in two different configurations. The one with Intel Core i3 processor and 4GB RAM comes with a price tag of Rs. 44,999. Whereas the price of the variant with Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM has been set at Rs. 64,999. Both the models are now available for purchase via online as well as offline HP World stores and HP Online Store in the country. While on the other hand HP Pavilion x360 14 can be purchased at Rs 84,999. The laptop is scheduled to go on sale in India on July 1.According to the company, both the laptops will be available with six months of free Jio data access along with 30 percent discounts on all the Jio data plans after six months from the date of purchase.The HP 14s comes with a 14-inch full-HD IPS display with 1920×1080 pixels of resolution. It offers 250 nits of brightness and 45 percent NTSC colour gamut. The laptop is powered by up to 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor together with Intel UHD Graphics. It will be offered with up to 8GB of DDR4-2666 SDRAM and 1TB 5400rpm SATA HDD with 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage options.The laptop comes with a built-in Intel XMM 7360 4G LTE6 modem and a dedicated SIM card slot to offer 4g connectivity. The device comes with HP True Vision 720p HD webcam along with a dual-array microphone. In addition to this, there is a full-size Keyboard along with a touchpad. Moreover, you get a multi-format SD card reader.While on the other hand the HP Pavilion x360 14 features a 14-inch full-HD display with 82.47 percent screen to body ratio. It derives its power from a 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor coupled with Intel Iris Plus Graphics. It comes with a dedicated 4G SIM card slot to provide 4G connectivity. It comes integrated with Amazon Alexa and wakes up voice features to offer hands-free access. In addition to this, there are dual speakers powered by B&O Audio and HP Audio Boost.
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Google Cloud, not only helps its users to store data, but also invests in protecting and securing its customers’ data across all the products. “As enterprise storage needs grow, our security and compliance protections grow too. Cloud Storage secures data by default with rich security controls and the ability to audit as needed,” said Subhasish Chakraborty, Product Manager at Google Cloud Storage. For this, Google Cloud has announced the product updates to protect your data even in complex and multi-cloud environments.
V4 signature support is one of the new security features in Cloud Storage. According to the tech giant, “V4 signature capability enables customers to generate signed URLs (also referred to as pre-signed URLs) with limited permissions and duration, which they can issue to their clients/users who don’t need to have a Google identity.”
The official Google Cloud blog post further added that hash-based message authentication (HMAC) for Cloud Storage service accounts is another latest security feature. A per Google Cloud, “You can now manage and use hash-based message authentication (HMAC) credentials associated with Cloud Storage service accounts, rather than user accounts. This feature strengthens your authentication and security by not having to rely on credentials tied to the user accounts.” Additionally, this feature also enables you interoperate seamlessly among multiple cloud vendors with regards to security and authentication setups and practices.
The third feature to join the list of latest security update of Google Cloud is uniform bucket-level access for Cloud Identity and Access Management (Cloud IAM). The Cloud IAM allows a user to apply access policies by role to Cloud Storage users, along with other Google Cloud products. “The new uniform bucket-level access feature lets you uniformly configure access through Cloud IAM Policies to your Cloud Storage resources, allowing for manageability at scale. When it’s enabled on a bucket, only bucket-level Cloud IAM permissions grant access to that bucket and the objects it contains,” the official blog post revealed.
In addition to these features, Google Cloud Storage protects data by default with rich security controls and the ability to audit as required. “Features like Bucket Lock, Cloud Key Management Service (KMS), and Access Transparency already help keep your data safe in Cloud Storage,” added Subhasish Chakraborty.
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In order to make consumers’ eCommerce journey simpler and more natural, Flipkart has finally launched Voice Assistant capability on its platform. Introduced in Flipkart’s grocery store, supermart, the Voice Assistant will enable consumers to discover and buy products easily using voice commands in multiple languages, starting with Hindi and English. The Voice Assistant, which aims at providing natural grocery shopping experience, is currently available to Flipkart’s mobile app on Android devices and will be gradually made available on iOS and the website.
Stating that Video, Vernacular and Voice have been the key pillars of solving for the adoption of e-commerce in India. Jeyandran Venugopal, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Flipkart, said, “The launch of Voice Assistant aligns well with the growing adoption and comfort of consumers towards voice-based online commerce.”
The voice-first conversational AI platform has been built by Flipkart’s in-house technology team with solutions for Speech Recognition, Natural Language Understanding, Machine Translation, and Text to Speech for Indian languages. These solutions are capable of understanding vernacular languages such as Hindi, e-commerce categories and products, and tasks such as searching for a product, understanding product details, placing an order, etc.
Asserting that grocery is one of the most underpenetrated categories in Indian eCommerce and has a huge potential to grow and solve for customer adoption, Manish Kumar, SVP Grocery and General Merchandise & Furniture, Flipkart, said, “Voice-led shopping is natural and we wanted to give our users a truly conversational experience, in the most natural way possible. Our indigenously developed and AI enabled Voice Assistant, which is first introduced for grocery, will make shopping simpler for consumers by assisting them in an easy basket building experience. Our grocery business has grown phenomenally over the last year, making this the right time for us to introduce the Voice Assistant capability. ”
According to Flipkart, This AI platform is built to automatically detect the language spoken by the user, and in real-time transcribe, translate, transliterate and understand the user’s intent to have engaging shopping-related conversations in various Indian languages. With its ability to understand variations in commands in both English and Hindi while also responding to mixed language commands, the Voice Assistant will help consumers build their grocery basket by simply talking to the assistant, similar to talking to a shopkeeper, added Flipkart.
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Amazon Quiz is getting more popular these days as more people have started participating in the quiz in the hope to win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. The e-commerce platform brings Amazon Quiz on its mobile platform every day. The quiz can be played every day from 8 AM which runs till 12 noon. Today you can stand a chance to win Mi A3 Smartphone.
The Amazon Quiz has gone live on its platform. Every day it brings a new questionnaire to which the participants have to answer them correctly. It consists of a total of five questions to which you have to answer correctly to enter the lucky draw. All the questions are based on general knowledge and current affairs. Amazon will announce the result of the quiz at the end of the month. Only app users are eligible to participate in the Quiz. To help our readers to clear the Amazon Quiz successfully, every day we update all the Amazon Quiz questions with their correct answers on our website to let you win Mi A3 Smartphone. You can increase your chances of winning prizes by daily participating from 8 AM to 12 noon. We have already updated all the answers of today’s quiz below.
June 10 Amazon Quiz AnswersQuestion 1: The 36th National Games, which is now indefinitely postponed, were scheduled to be held in which state?
The answer is- Goa Question 2: Who drove his first automobile, the Quadricycle, on the streets of Detroit in June 1896?
The answer is- Henry FordQuestion 3: Formed recently, which police division boasts a red and blue coloured flag with the words ‘Khidmat aur Himmat’?
The answer is- Ladakh Police Question 4: The first entry to which ‘famous’ diary was made on June 12, 1942?
The answer is- The Diary of Anne FrankQuestion 5: The highly successful biopic of which actor, featuring Ranbir Kapoor in the title role was released in June 2018?
The answer is- Sanjay Dutt
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In today’s time of increasing cybercrime, accessing Internet on your Android phone is not as private or secure as you believe. Therefore, virtual private network (VPN) is seen as a tool to help protect your mobile communications. Here’s is list of top 5 VPNs that Android smartphone users can download to stave off any kind of online vulnerabilities.
NordVPN
This Panama-based VPN service was established in 2012. NordVPN for Android routes all users’ Internet traffic via a remote server run by the service, thereby hiding their IP address and encrypting all incoming and outgoing data. In December 2019, this VPN service provider became one of the five founding members of the newly formed ‘VPN Trust Initiative’, promising to promote online security as well as more self-regulation and transparency in the industry.
When you’re connected to VPN, no one can see what websites you visit or files you download as NordVPN has a strict no-log policy approved by independent auditors. It secures your internet connection and get stuff done without worrying about your information being leaked. NordVPN’s CyberSec feature blocks malicious websites and protects your device from accidentally joining a botnet zombie army. One can connect to VPN and change their location in a blink as it’s almost like traveling on a virtual express train with server network covering 58 countries to choose from.
Surfshark
Established in 2018, Surfshark operates under a strict no-logs policy. It is also one of the very few VPN providers to have gone through an independent auditing process by cybersecurity experts Cure53. Also, it has received an AV-Test Seal of Approval from an independent German cybersecurity institute. Bypass geo-restrictions, fool censorship, and keep your data safe in complete privacy!
Android users can access this VPN with a $72 per year service charge. Surfshark also has an ad tracker and malware blocker known as CleanWeb. Mind you! This is not turned on by default so you need to set it manually. Based in the British Virgin Islands, this VPN service provider can be accessed only after you key in an email address to use the services. As far as payment is concerned, the user can do it via credit cards, PayPal, Google Pay, or cryptocurrencies.
CyberGhost
If you are looking for a VPN service provider to surf safely and anonymously, CyberGhost is there to your rescue. This VPN provider routes your Internet traffic via a global network of powerful servers by hiding your actual IP address and geographic location with simulated addresses that trick others as if your device is in a different country altogether. So what are you waiting for? Head onto Google play store to download the app.
ExpressVPN
This ultra-fast VPN server across 94 countries defeats content restrictions and censorship to deliver unlimited access to video, music, social media, and more, from anywhere in the world. It hides your IP address and encrypts your network data so no one can see what you’re doing. It runs on Android 5.0 operating system and above versions.
Thunder VPN
This is a lightning-fast app provide free VPN proxy service that doesn’t need any configuration. By simply clicking one button, you can access the Internet securely and anonymously. Thunder VPN is an essential tool for Internet security as it encrypts your connection so that third parties can’t track your online activity, making it more secure than a typical proxy. It requires Android 4.1 OS or above version.
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These days every other day True wireless earphones are getting launched in India. Creative Technology Ltd today announced the launch of its new audio device in the Indian market. The company has introduced its first true wireless in-ear headphones known as Creative Outlier Air. The new earphones come with a long-lasting battery, impressive sound at an affordable price. The audio device is now available for purchase via e-commerce platform Amazon.Creative Outlier Air true wireless earphones pricing and availabilityThe electronics brand Creative Outlier Air true wireless earphones has been launched with a price of Rs 11,999 in India But as per the company it will be available with an introductory price of Rs 6,999 till June 14 beyond that it will be accessible at Rs 7,999. The TWS earphones are now available for purchase via Amazon India website.Creative Outlier Air true wireless earphones featuresThe Outline Air features an eggshell-like design and is touted to come with a comfortable feel. The earphones are provided with noise isolation for better sound quality. This device is IPX5 certified for sweat and water resistance best suitable for an outdoor workout even during the rain. The TWS earphones come incorporated with a 5.6mm Graphene Driver Diaphragm for well-balanced mids and immersive bass.For connectivity, there is 5.0 Bluetooth on the Creative Outlier Air to connect to your devices. It is powered by Qualcomm’s aptX codec and comes with a data transfer rate of up to 2 MBPS and a range of 240 meters. It comes integrated with voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Siri on Android and iOS. To launch the voice assistants one can press the earbuds twice.The Creative true wireless earphones can last up to 10 hours on a single charge and a total playtime of up to 30 hours combined with USB Type-C charging case. It comes withFor 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.
Mi Band 5 specifications and features
Xiaomi’s Mi Band is the successor of Mi Band 4 and this time the company has launched its next-generation fitness tracker with a larger 1.1-inch coloured AMOLED display. It will be offering more than 100 official as well as third party animated watch faces such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Case Closed, Hatsune Miku, and SpongeBob SquarePants paired with coloured straps.
It offers 11 fitness tracking modes and interestingly the females can also use it for tracking their menstrual cycles. The band has a Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) Activity Index that allows the user to track and understand their fitness routine.
In addition to this Mi Band 5 also brings an improved sleep monitoring system that can monitor the sleeping patterns. According to the company, the sleep monitoring feature has been improved by 40 percent. Moreover, it comes with a heart rate sensor to monitor heartbeat during the workout sessions.
Besides this one can also use it to check their emails, social media notifications, incoming calls, weather updates, music control and more. The fitness band also features a remote-control camera allowing users to snap a selfie or a regular picture from their device. It comes with an inbuilt microphone to wake up the voice assistant. Moreover, there is an NFC variant which allows the user to make digital payments. The NFC model is claimed to deliver 14 days of battery life while the regular variant can last up to 20 days. One can also charge it without having to take it off from your wrist as it also supports magnetic charging.
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Mi Band 5 specifications and features
Xiaomi’s Mi Band is the successor of Mi Band 4 and this time the company has launched its next-generation fitness tracker with a larger 1.1-inch coloured AMOLED display. It will be offering more than 100 official as well as third party animated watch faces such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Case Closed, Hatsune Miku, and SpongeBob SquarePants paired with coloured straps.
It offers 11 fitness tracking modes and interestingly the females can also use it for tracking their menstrual cycles. The band has a Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) Activity Index that allows the user to track and understand their fitness routine.
In addition to this Mi Band 5 also brings an improved sleep monitoring system that can monitor the sleeping patterns. According to the company, the sleep monitoring feature has been improved by 40 percent. Moreover, it comes with a heart rate sensor to monitor heartbeat during the workout sessions.
Besides this one can also use it to check their emails, social media notifications, incoming calls, weather updates, music control and more. The fitness band also features a remote-control camera allowing users to snap a selfie or a regular picture from their device. It comes with an inbuilt microphone to wake up the voice assistant. Moreover, there is an NFC variant which allows the user to make digital payments. The NFC model is claimed to deliver 14 days of battery life while the regular variant can last up to 20 days. One can also charge it without having to take it off from your wrist as it also supports magnetic charging.
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Designed with smart printing technology to boost efficiency for small to medium businesses and home printing, HP Neverstop Laser 1000w now comes with an extra HP Toner reload kit. Users can avail of this offer, which is aimed at reducing the need for our customers to step out to purchase a reload, while restrictions in place, by redeeming the coupon accompanying the printers till July 31, 2020.
HP claims that this free, easy-to-use HP Toner reload kit will provide our customers the capacity to print an additional 2500 pages. Besides this, HP Neverstop Laser 1000w comes with an Inbox yield of 5000 pages. This means that consumers can now get up to 7500 pages along with the product redemption offer that ultimately enhances business productivity.
Moreover, consumers can easily install and setup HP Neverstop Laser 1000w and even change the toner, without the hassle of any technician visiting home and avoid contact. In addition to this, the Wi-Fi Direct variant in the multi-function and single-function devices ensures the convenience of seamless, router-less connectivity with mobile devices. As HP Neverstop Laser 1000w is certified by Blue Angel and Energy Star, the company asserted that it provides a safe and low-energy drawing printing solution for ‘Work from Home environment’.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 12,499 on HP Online Store.
Canon PIXMA G3010
Designed with smart printing technology to boost efficiency for small to medium businesses and home printing, HP Neverstop Laser 1000w now comes with an extra HP Toner reload kit. Users can avail of this offer, which is aimed at reducing the need for our customers to step out to purchase a reload, while restrictions in place, by redeeming the coupon accompanying the printers till July 31, 2020.
HP claims that this free, easy-to-use HP Toner reload kit will provide our customers the capacity to print an additional 2500 pages. Besides this, HP Neverstop Laser 1000w comes with an Inbox yield of 5000 pages. This means that consumers can now get up to 7500 pages along with the product redemption offer that ultimately enhances business productivity.
Moreover, consumers can easily install and setup HP Neverstop Laser 1000w and even change the toner, without the hassle of any technician visiting home and avoid contact. In addition to this, the Wi-Fi Direct variant in the multi-function and single-function devices ensures the convenience of seamless, router-less connectivity with mobile devices. As HP Neverstop Laser 1000w is certified by Blue Angel and Energy Star, the company asserted that it provides a safe and low-energy drawing printing solution for ‘Work from Home environment’.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 12,499 on HP Online Store.
Canon PIXMA G3010
Designed for high volume printing at low running cost, Canon PIXMA G3010 comes with refillable ink tank wireless all-in-one for high-volume printing solutions. One refill bottle of ink can publish approximately 7000 sheets of full shade as well as much as 6000 sheets of black and white. Re-filling ink is likewise very simple. Taper ink containers stop ink spills when replenishing. The portable style of Canon Pixma G3010 is developed with space-saving performance in mind, making it a practical and suitable option for smaller sized workspace.
Canon Pixma G3010 supports the Wireless Printing attribute that enables the user to print files from a computer system on the printer with a Wi-Fi network. In addition, this printer is equipped with Accessibility Factor Setting so you can straight publish records from a laptop, desktop or smartphone without the assistance of a router.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 13,794 on Amazon India.
Brother DCP-T710W
With Brother DCP-T710W, enjoy printing without worrying about costs and expand your print capabilities with professional quality that yields crisp, clear text and brilliant graphics. The built-in Wi-Fi enables your entire family or workgroup to effortlessly share one device. In addition to this, this printer by Brother is also equipped with direct mobile print for the convenience of printing wirelessly from your mobile devices. The company claims that this printer could print up to 6,500 pages in black and 5,000 pages in colour.
Additionally, Brother DCP-T710W refill tank system carries a transparent cover that enables the user for easy front access to the embedded ink tank. The user-friendly design is engineered to minimise the risk of mess and leakage. Featuring a 1-line LCD screen and control panel, the printer allows for easy navigation of print settings.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 14,415 on Amazon India.
Epson EcoTank L3110
Save more with Epson’s economical and multifunctional printing solutions for business—the EcoTank L3110—built to bring down costs, and bring up productivity. The integrated ink tank enables spill-free, error-free refilling with individual bottles that have designated nozzles. Other features include borderless 4R printing and an ultra-high yield of 7,500 coloured and 4,500 black-and-white pages. This printer enables you to maximize your savings with printing costs of just 7 paise for Black and 18 paise for colour printout
The L3110 prints at a high printing resolution of 5760 dpi, delivering exceptionally high quality prints for all your needs. According to Epson, “You will appreciate the fast print speeds of up to 10ipm for black and 5.0ipm for colour.”
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 10,799 on Flipkart.
Xerox Phaser 3020
With a connectivity of High-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Xerox Phaser 3020 comes with print speed up to 20 ppm. The first-page=out time that this printer delivers is as fast as 8.5 seconds. As far as maximum print resolution is concerned, it is 600 x 600 dpi (up to 1200 x 1200 enhanced image quality). It has processor speed of 600MHz.
It is available at a discounted price of Rs 8,440 on Amazon India. 
The Nitro 5 has a 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.
In addition to this, there are twin fans, Acer CoolBoost technology, and quad exhaust port design, therefore, mounting the fan speed by 10% and CPU/GPU cooling by 9% compared to auto mode. According to the company, the users will be able to monitor and manage the Nitro 5 with NitroSense, accessible with one touch of the NitroSense hotkey, covering temperatures, fan speeds, and more. As for the connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology, an array of ports such as HDMI 2.0, USB Type-C 3.2 standard with Gen 2 along with an Ethernet port. The Acer gaming laptop is touted to deliver up to 10 hours of battery life along with smooth HD streaming video, and interrupt-free voice and video chats
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The Nitro 5 has a 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.
In addition to this, there are twin fans, Acer CoolBoost technology, and quad exhaust port design, therefore, mounting the fan speed by 10% and CPU/GPU cooling by 9% compared to auto mode. According to the company, the users will be able to monitor and manage the Nitro 5 with NitroSense, accessible with one touch of the NitroSense hotkey, covering temperatures, fan speeds, and more. As for the connectivity, there is Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology, an array of ports such as HDMI 2.0, USB Type-C 3.2 standard with Gen 2 along with an Ethernet port. The Acer gaming laptop is touted to deliver up to 10 hours of battery life along with smooth HD streaming video, and interrupt-free voice and video chats
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The Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with curved edges and it feels less bulky beside the fact that it packs a massive 6,000mAh battery. On rolling it over you get a glossy back panel and the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner has been placed well to unlock the handset single-handedly. On the top left area of the back, there is a rectangular shaped camera module housing three camera sensors along with an LED flash. The Samsung branding has been imprinted some inches above the bottom rim.
As said, Samsung Galaxy M21 arrives with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display offering 1080×2340 pixels of resolution with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display presents punchy colours and we had no difficulty in viewing the phone from any position. If you feel that the screen is too intense you can trigger the adaptive brightness that diminishes the strain on eyes. The display is dazzling when used outdoors even under intense sunlight. We enjoyed watching movies and streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime Videos to cut the dullness while staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown.
So we can proudly say that at such low a cost it offers a stunning display along with good viewing angles.
In terms of the user interface M21 runs on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10 so you are benefited with the Dark Mode that doesn’t hurt your eyes when the phone is particularly used at night. We found some bloatware that comes preinstalled on the handset such as Amazon, Netflix, Dailyhunt, Prime Video and Helo, however, the device’s UI is clean and fresh. While setting up, the phone suggested installing a number of other apps, too. For the gamers, the smartphone comes preinstalled with the Game Booster feature that when turned on blocks all the notifications for a smooth gaming session.
We usually have been impressed with Samsung smartphones as they deliver good battery life and this device is no different. It comes with a massive 6,000mAh battery inside. So we don’t have to be anxious about charging the phone over and over again because while reviewing the battery lasted quite longer than usual. For us, it lasted for more than 48 hours but if you watch HD videos and do intensive gaming, it can last for a day. The battery is supported by a 15W fast charger, which takes almost two hours to charge the phone from zero to one hundred percent.
Coming to the most important part of our review, which is the camera performance. Samsung provides a triple rear camera set up in Galaxy M21, which comprises of a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/2.0 aperture, paired with 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor for taking portraits. The camera app includes modes such as Live Focus, Pro, Night, Food, Super Slow-Mo, Panorama Hyperlapse and Slow Motion to boost the camera performance.
Pros
Excellent Display
Super long battery life
Good built
Cons
Fingerprint magnet
Cameras need a bit of work
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The Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with curved edges and it feels less bulky beside the fact that it packs a massive 6,000mAh battery. On rolling it over you get a glossy back panel and the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner has been placed well to unlock the handset single-handedly. On the top left area of the back, there is a rectangular shaped camera module housing three camera sensors along with an LED flash. The Samsung branding has been imprinted some inches above the bottom rim.
As said, Samsung Galaxy M21 arrives with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display offering 1080×2340 pixels of resolution with 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display presents punchy colours and we had no difficulty in viewing the phone from any position. If you feel that the screen is too intense you can trigger the adaptive brightness that diminishes the strain on eyes. The display is dazzling when used outdoors even under intense sunlight. We enjoyed watching movies and streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime Videos to cut the dullness while staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown.
So we can proudly say that at such low a cost it offers a stunning display along with good viewing angles.
In terms of the user interface M21 runs on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10 so you are benefited with the Dark Mode that doesn’t hurt your eyes when the phone is particularly used at night. We found some bloatware that comes preinstalled on the handset such as Amazon, Netflix, Dailyhunt, Prime Video and Helo, however, the device’s UI is clean and fresh. While setting up, the phone suggested installing a number of other apps, too. For the gamers, the smartphone comes preinstalled with the Game Booster feature that when turned on blocks all the notifications for a smooth gaming session.
We usually have been impressed with Samsung smartphones as they deliver good battery life and this device is no different. It comes with a massive 6,000mAh battery inside. So we don’t have to be anxious about charging the phone over and over again because while reviewing the battery lasted quite longer than usual. For us, it lasted for more than 48 hours but if you watch HD videos and do intensive gaming, it can last for a day. The battery is supported by a 15W fast charger, which takes almost two hours to charge the phone from zero to one hundred percent.
Coming to the most important part of our review, which is the camera performance. Samsung provides a triple rear camera set up in Galaxy M21, which comprises of a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/2.0 aperture, paired with 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor for taking portraits. The camera app includes modes such as Live Focus, Pro, Night, Food, Super Slow-Mo, Panorama Hyperlapse and Slow Motion to boost the camera performance.
For selfies, Samsung Galaxy M21 comes with a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. We noted similar problems while snapping selfies in low light. The images turned out to be a little grainy and lacked details. When taken in good lighting conditions it clicked way better shots. So we can say the performance of the camera is average as low light pictures were not much impressive.
Pros
Excellent Display
Super long battery life
Good built
Cons
Fingerprint magnet
Cameras need a bit of work
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While on the other hand the HP Pavilion x360 14 features a 14-inch full-HD display with 82.47 percent screen to body ratio. It derives its power from a 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor coupled with Intel Iris Plus Graphics. It comes with a dedicated 4G SIM card slot to provide 4G connectivity. It comes integrated with Amazon Alexa and wakes up voice features to offer hands-free access. In addition to this, there are dual speakers powered by B&O Audio and HP Audio Boost.
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While on the other hand the HP Pavilion x360 14 features a 14-inch full-HD display with 82.47 percent screen to body ratio. It derives its power from a 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor coupled with Intel Iris Plus Graphics. It comes with a dedicated 4G SIM card slot to provide 4G connectivity. It comes integrated with Amazon Alexa and wakes up voice features to offer hands-free access. In addition to this, there are dual speakers powered by B&O Audio and HP Audio Boost.
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This Panama-based VPN service was established in 2012. NordVPN for Android routes all users’ Internet traffic via a remote server run by the service, thereby hiding their IP address and encrypting all incoming and outgoing data. In December 2019, this VPN service provider became one of the five founding members of the newly formed ‘VPN Trust Initiative’, promising to promote online security as well as more self-regulation and transparency in the industry.
When you’re connected to VPN, no one can see what websites you visit or files you download as NordVPN has a strict no-log policy approved by independent auditors. It secures your internet connection and get stuff done without worrying about your information being leaked. NordVPN’s CyberSec feature blocks malicious websites and protects your device from accidentally joining a botnet zombie army. One can connect to VPN and change their location in a blink as it’s almost like traveling on a virtual express train with server network covering 58 countries to choose from.
Surfshark
Established in 2018, Surfshark operates under a strict no-logs policy. It is also one of the very few VPN providers to have gone through an independent auditing process by cybersecurity experts Cure53. Also, it has received an AV-Test Seal of Approval from an independent German cybersecurity institute. Bypass geo-restrictions, fool censorship, and keep your data safe in complete privacy!
Android users can access this VPN with a $72 per year service charge. Surfshark also has an ad tracker and malware blocker known as CleanWeb. Mind you! This is not turned on by default so you need to set it manually. Based in the British Virgin Islands, this VPN service provider can be accessed only after you key in an email address to use the services. As far as payment is concerned, the user can do it via credit cards, PayPal, Google Pay, or cryptocurrencies.
CyberGhost
If you are looking for a VPN service provider to surf safely and anonymously, CyberGhost is there to your rescue. This VPN provider routes your Internet traffic via a global network of powerful servers by hiding your actual IP address and geographic location with simulated addresses that trick others as if your device is in a different country altogether. So what are you waiting for? Head onto Google play store to download the app.
ExpressVPN
This ultra-fast VPN server across 94 countries defeats content restrictions and censorship to deliver unlimited access to video, music, social media, and more, from anywhere in the world. It hides your IP address and encrypts your network data so no one can see what you’re doing. It runs on Android 5.0 operating system and above versions.
Thunder VPN
This is a lightning-fast app provide free VPN proxy service that doesn’t need any configuration. By simply clicking one button, you can access the Internet securely and anonymously. Thunder VPN is an essential tool for Internet security as it encrypts your connection so that third parties can’t track your online activity, making it more secure than a typical proxy. It requires Android 4.1 OS or above version.
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Creative Outlier Air true wireless earphones features
The Outline Air features an eggshell-like design and is touted to come with a comfortable feel. The earphones are provided with noise isolation for better sound quality. This device is IPX5 certified for sweat and water resistance best suitable for an outdoor workout even during the rain. The TWS earphones come incorporated with a 5.6mm Graphene Driver Diaphragm for well-balanced mids and immersive bass.
For connectivity, there is 5.0 Bluetooth on the Creative Outlier Air to connect to your devices. It is powered by Qualcomm’s aptX codec and comes with a data transfer rate of up to 2 MBPS and a range of 240 meters. It comes integrated with voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Siri on Android and iOS. To launch the voice assistants one can press the earbuds twice.
The Creative true wireless earphones can last up to 10 hours on a single charge and a total playtime of up to 30 hours combined with USB Type-C charging case. It comes with
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Creative Outlier Air true wireless earphones features
The Outline Air features an eggshell-like design and is touted to come with a comfortable feel. The earphones are provided with noise isolation for better sound quality. This device is IPX5 certified for sweat and water resistance best suitable for an outdoor workout even during the rain. The TWS earphones come incorporated with a 5.6mm Graphene Driver Diaphragm for well-balanced mids and immersive bass.
For connectivity, there is 5.0 Bluetooth on the Creative Outlier Air to connect to your devices. It is powered by Qualcomm’s aptX codec and comes with a data transfer rate of up to 2 MBPS and a range of 240 meters. It comes integrated with voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Siri on Android and iOS. To launch the voice assistants one can press the earbuds twice.
The Creative true wireless earphones can last up to 10 hours on a single charge and a total playtime of up to 30 hours combined with USB Type-C charging case. It comes with
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