The spread of Coronavirus in India as well as in other parts of the world is currently on the rise. Even the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that COVID-19 is a pandemic. In consideration of the ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease, Microsoft has launched a web portal for tracking COVID-19 infections worldwide. Whereas the other tech giant, Google is still working on a coronavirus screening and tracking website. While everyone is panicking as well as curious to know what’s going on in the world many malicious tracking apps have started rising up for Android as well as iOS devices. These fake apps attract users to provide information or maps which will show the confirmed cases of Coronavirus affected people in their neighbourhood. If you have downloaded this app to know about the sick people around you for your information there isn’t any app that is capable of tracking the affected people around you. We would recommend you to immediately uninstall the app from your phone and install an antivirus or antimalware app to clean your device properly.Instead, Microsoft’s web portal will definitely provide up-to-date infection statistics for each country. It contains data collected from sources such as the Organization (WHO), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Currently, it is showing 147 total confirmed cases in India out of which 14 have recovered and three fatal cases. It also suggests new videos related to the disease in the country.Over that, the internet is also flooded with information related to COVID-19 out of which there are videos that are misleading and spreading dangerous information to people across the globe. To this Google has taken a strong step by taking down thousands of such videos from its platform with the help of Artificial Intelligence-based technology. The company has also announced a temporary ban on all ads for medical masks and respirators. The company has collaborated with the US government and is developing a tracking web portal so that it can provide information, education and prevention as well as local resources. The Google CEO, Sunder Pichai said in his blog post, “On YouTube, we’ve taken down thousands of videos related to dangerous or misleading coronavirus information, and we continue to remove videos that promote medically unproven methods to prevent coronavirus in place of seeking medical treatment. On Google Maps, our automated and manual review systems continue to take down false and harmful content such as fake reviews and misleading information about healthcare locations.”
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If you are an avid gamer and have been waiting for Sony to break its silence on PlayStation 5, you might get to see some exciting news tonight at PlayStation 5 reveal event. According to the PlayStation’s official Twitter account, “Tomorrow at 9 a.m. Pacific Time, PS5 lead system architect Mark Cerny will provide a deep dive into PS5’s system architecture, and how it will shape the future of games.”
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If you are wondering where can you watch the PlayStation 5 reveal event, it will be live streamed at 9 a.m. Pacific time / 9:30 p.m. IST today on the PlayStation Blog itself.
It must be noted that the news about the PlayStation 5 reveal event comes months after Sony showcased the logo of the console during its presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show 2020.
The PlayStation 5 reveal event will further throw light on how Sony has planned to take on its rival Microsoft’s Xbox Series X console that had shared its specifications on Monday. While Microsoft’s Xbox Series X console seems to have amazing specification, Sony is likely to come out with something more exciting to take on this console war.
According to Twitterati, PlayStation 5 console is “the most exciting hardware in 20 years.”
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As we all are aware that Sony’s PlayStation 5 is the next-gen PlayStation console that will take place of the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro, news is rife that it will be compatible with PSVR hardware as well as PSVR 2.
However, there are rumours that release date of PS5 could be delayed as shipment of this gaming console could not be possible due to the Coronavirus global pandemic. We reserve our final statement until and unless it’s officially said.
If we believe that earlier reports, it’s likely that PlayStation 5 could hit the somewhere during the winter break that is “Holiday 2020” in the US. This means, the console war between Sony and Microsoft will got to the next level as the latter is also releasing the Xbox Series X during the same time.
We will bring you more information related to the PlayStation 5 gaming console once the event will end. Stay tuned.
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A few months back Apple introduced its latest iPhone 11 series. Not much time has passed but rumours related to its upcoming iPhone 12 series have already started surfing on the internet. Some reports now suggest that Apple’s upcoming line up will include iPhone 12 pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. It is reportedly to feature Time of Flight (ToF) sensors. This feature has been spotted in the code of iOS 14 for enhanced depth sensing to improve the camera capabilities as well as AR. This time the company will be offering four cameras instead of a triple rear camera set up on the Apple iPhone 12 series. According to a report by 9to5Mac Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro is going to include Time of Flight (ToF) sensors. The feature has been spotted inside the iOS 14 code. The publisher confirmed that inside the code the new iPhone models from its upcoming lineup were also spotted. The new camera set on the iPhone 12 line up will include a time-of-flight 3D sensor along with a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide lens, and a telephoto lens which indicates that this time the devices will also come with a quad rear camera set up. The smartphone company is also working on a new augmented reality (AR) application for iOS 14 that let the user get more information about the world with the help of ARThe ToF sensor is said to include an infrared projector that is alike the front-facing TrueDepth camera present in iPhone X as well as its latest models. This will allow the device to capture point clouds from the environment in order to produce 3D models. The ToF is actually related to the Measure app that turns your phone into a tape measure to calculate the measurement of an object from multiple angles.Previously Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also mentioned last year that in the coming year that is 2020 two of the Apple devices could feature time-of-flight sensors in the rear camera.Separately another report also suggests that the company is also developing new affordable budget iPhones and those will be Apple iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus. The Apple iPhone 9 will carry similar design factors as of iPhone 6 which features a 4.7-inch LCD as well as a TouchID. Whereas iPhone 9 Plus is rumoured to feature a 5.5-inch display.
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The software technology giant Google has rolled out a new feature in its Google Translate app. The company has been working on the speech converter feature on the app for quite a long time now. The company has now launched a much-awaited speech to text converter on the app for Android users. From today onwards using Google translate app the users will now be able to convert eight different languages into text. For instance, if someone who knows French can now translate their spoken language to English text which is now possible with Google Translate Android app. The app will now be supporting eight languages French, German, English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai as well as Hindi. This feature is a blessing to those who are not well aware of any of these languages but if they desire to share their feelings or their stories with other people in the language they understand. The company’s CEO Sundar Pichai took to Twitter to announce the rollout of the Transcribe feature. His tweet reads, “We’re launching a Transcribe feature in Google Translate that can convert speech into another language as it’s happening. Starting in 8 languages, rolling out to Android today, more to come soon.”How to use transcribe feature in Google Translate:
If you have the app downloaded to your phone make sure it has the latest update from the Google Play Store.
Now launch the app and tap on the Transcribe option sitting next to the conversation option.
Select the source and target languages from the language dropdown at the top.
You can pause or restart transcription by tapping on the mic icon.
You also can see the original transcript, change the text size or choose a dark theme in the settings menu.
Transcribe speech to textAccording to the company, the new transcribe features efficiently work in a quiet environment with one person speaking at a time. “In other situations, the app will still do its best to provide the gist of what’s being said. Conversation mode in the app will continue to help you to have a back and forth translated conversation with someone. “ the blog post explained.
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The daily Quiz is now live on the Amazon app and today you have a chance to win Oppo Reno2 Z. The participants can play the quiz from 8 AM which continues till 12 noon. Those who are unaware of the e-commerce platform bring a fresh quiz on a daily basis which consists of five questions related to general knowledge and current affairs. The participants need to answer all the questions correctly and their name will be selected for a lucky draw. The company will announce the winner’s name at the end of the month. One wrong answer could eliminate you from the quiz. The result for today’s Amazon quiz will be announced on April 30. Only app users are eligible to participate in the QuizWe have already updated all the answers of today’s quiz below.Question 1. Which of these Amazon Prime series features Srikanth Tiwari, an intelligence officer for T.A.S.C as the central character?Answer- The Family ManQuestion 2. Bolt Mobility is an electric scooter rental company co-founded by which famous sportsperson?Answer- Usain BoltQuestion 3. What was the first international agreement to affirm the principle of gender equality?Answer- UN CharterQuestion 4. Sneha Mohandoss, Malvika Iyer, Arifa, Kalpana Ramesh, Vijaya Pawar, Kalavati and Veena Devi – all took over what on 8th March 2020?Answer- Prime Minister’s twitter handleQuestion 5. Which singer in the news for her performance at a sporting event, is known for singles such as ‘Roar’ and ‘Firework’?Answer- Katy PerryAmazon conducts a daily quiz in which only app users are eligible to participate from 8 AM to 12 noon. The quiz is not available on the desktop. The Amazon Quiz session allows the customers to win bumper prizes such as Apple iPhone x, iPhone Xs, Go Pro Hero 8 and many more every day. To know how to participate in the daily quiz follow the below instructions to win exciting prizes:
Vivo’s sub-brand IQOO recently launched its IQOO 3 5G smartphone in India at a starting price of Rs 36,999. The device comes with a number of high-end specifications like (the latest chipset) Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, up to 256GB of internal storage and four cameras including a 48MP primary lens. With these specifications, the smartphone seems to be great on paper. We spent a few days with it to see if it is as good as the company claims it to be and here’s our review of IQOO 3 5G:
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IQOO 3 5G design and display
As always, let’s begin by talking about the design of the mobile. The smartphone has a very sturdy built and its look and feel is very pleasing. It has a premium design and comes across as way more expensive than what it actually is. The IQOO 3 5G smartphone is made up of glass and its back panel comes with a gradient design. The handset is available Tornado Black, Quantum Silver and Volcano Orange colour options and the one that we got for review was dressed in black.
Since the smartphone is made up of glass, it catches fingerprints rather easily. So, we would suggest that you always keep a micro-fibre cloth with yourself to keep your handset clean. The back panel of the device also houses its camera module and has the IQOO branding. The edges of the IQOO 3 5G house the power and the volume rocker keys on the right side, while the Google Assistant key is placed on the left. The 3.5mm headphone jack and the secondary microphone are at the top, while the bottom edge has the SIM tray, speaker grille, the Type-C port and the microphone.
Flip over and you’ll see the 6.44-inch Full HD+ E3 Super AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and comes with 2.5D curved glass. The screen of the smartphone also has support for HDR10+ video playback and comes with a peak brightness of 1,200 nits.
Bezels that outline the display of the device are thicker than the ones we have seen on other devices that we have reviewed recently. But then, there’s enough real estate and you can’t really term them as ‘thick’. The smartphone also has a punch-hole selfie camera on the top right of its display. A very key feature of the screen of the smartphone is that it has a touch response rate of 180Hz. We should mention that this is an added advantage for gamers as most phones have a touch response rate of 60Hz.
The colours that are projected on the display of IQOO 3 5G are vibrant and accurate. The images are sharp and clear and watching videos, and playing games was a treat. In fact, we spent hours watching Netflix on this smartphone. The sunlight readability of the device was good too.
In a nutshell, we would say that the design and the display of IQOO 3 5G can both be counted amongst its pros.
IQOO 3 5G performance and cameras
Before we begin talking about the performance of IQOO 3 5G, let’s shed some light on the specifications of the device. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC clubbed with up to 12GB of RAM and has up to 256GB of onboard storage. We should point out that these storage configurations can be found in the 5G variant of the smartphone only. The device comes with Adreno 650 GPU and has UFS 3.1 storage memory. It runs on Android 10 and houses a 4,450mAh battery. The mobile device has a quad-camera setup on its back panel that has a 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP telephoto sensor, a 13MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP portrait camera. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP camera on the front panel of the device.
Since the smartphone is aimed at gamers, it comes with Game Space that gives the user information like GPU clock speed and temperature of the device. It also has a dedicated Ultra Gaming Mode, and has Carbon Fiber VC Liquid Cooling to keep the temperature of the smartphone in check.
And since we are talking about the software features of the smartphone, we should also mention its downside, which is bloatware. There are a number of apps pre-installed on the device including Amazon, Flipkart, Facebook, WPS Office, Daily Hunt and more. Luckily most can be uninstalled.
The performance of IQOO 3 5G was simply superb. The smartphone was extremely fast in performing most tasks and our experience with it was extremely smooth. We multi-tasked a lot on the device and did not experience lag even once. But then, with specifications like that of IQOO 3 5G, lag was not even expected.
Gaming on the handset was a great experience in itself. We played a number of games on the smartphone and they all ran extremely smoothly. Even the graphic hungry games like PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9: Legends ran very smoothly. As we mentioned earlier, IQOO 3 5G comes with a number of features that are dedicated for gaming. These obviously enhance the gaming experience on the smartphone. If we talk about Game Space, it gives users all the vital information that is required for gaming. Ultra Gaming Mode, on the other hand, has options like turning off notifications, and disabling automatic Wi-Fi connection. Using it will ensure uninterrupted gaming for users.
Coming to the 4,450mAh battery of the device, it did a decent job during our time with the device. With moderate usage, it lasted us an entire day. If your usage is heavy, expect a few hours lesser than that. Another thing worth mentioning is that the smartphone takes around 45 minutes to charge completely, which we think is excellent.
The fingerprint scanner as well as the face unlock feature of the smartphone did a good job at all times. There wasn’t a single time that we faced a problem in unlocking the device.
Now, let’s talk about the cameras of IQOO 3 5G. If we look at the performance of the 48MP primary camera, it worked very well in areas that had ample light.
The colours were accurate and the images were extremely clear and sharp. In dimly lit conditions the quality of the images fell down. Unless we had the flash on, the pictures taken didn’t turn out to be very good, even with the Night Mode on.
Image taken with Night Mode on
The 13MP ultra-wide angle does include a lot more surface area and it managed to do a good job only in well-lit conditions. The zoomed in shots we took also at times lacked clarity. The portrait shots were mostly good.
Coming to the 16MP selfie camera of the device, we are far more impressed with that. The selfies that we took using the device were always of good quality.
Verdict
There are a number of good things about the IQOO 3 5G that make it a worthy buy. It has a sturdy built and a beautiful design, comes with a vibrant display and its performance is extremely smooth. The gaming performance was simply excellent and the biometric locks were good too. However, the cameras of the smartphone could be more consistent and the battery life could be better, as we have seen in most phone from Vivo in the past. But then, we won’t count the battery as a downside as the device can charge from 0 to 100% in 45 minutes. So, most aspects of IQOO 3 5G smartphone are good and hence, we consider it to be a good buy.
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Yesterday the Chinese electronics brand, Xiaomi announced the launch of its new Wireless Power Bank in India. The company has launched 10,000mAh Mi Wireless Power Bank and today the company has come up with a car charger. Today it has launched Mi Car Charger Pro 18W in India which is supported by dual charging feature. The device is now up for sale in the country and is available with a metallic finish. To recall Xiaomi had launched its first Mi Car Charger Basic in the country in the year 2018. The device offered up to 18W charging support along with a USB port to charge a single device at the same time.Today the company arrived with the Mi Car Charger Pro that also comes with an 18W fast charging support. Unlike Mi Car Charger Basic it is capable of charging two devices simultaneously as it comes with two USB ports. The charging device is the company’s dual-port intelligent distribution feature which provides fast charging experience on both the ports with an appropriate supply of power to each device. This feature with the help of a built-in chip controls the temperature. The IC chip has been protected with fivefold circuit protection that protects the device from any issues related to over current, short circuit, overvoltage as well as against electromagnetic interference and overheats. The device measures 61.8×25.8×25.8mm. Besides, it comes with a moonlight white LED indicator.The company launched Mi Car Charger Pro 18W in India at Rs. 999 but will be available at a discounted price of Rs 799 as an introductory price. The car charger comes in a metallic finish and can be purchased via the company’s official website Mi.com.As we mentioned earlier yesterday Xiaomi also launched Mi Wireless Power Bank with 10,000mAh capacity that is supported by 10W fast wireless charging along with 18W wired charging tech. This device is also available on Mi.com with a price tag of Rs 2,499. It comes in a single Black colour option. The wireless charger also features a non-skid charging surface and is compatible with devices such as Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 9, Google Pixel 3, Samsung Galaxy S10 and iPhone XS. The charger comes with a USB Type-C port and USA-A out port which can charge two devices simultaneously.
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As the summers are approaching the South Koran electronics giant Samsung has come up with new offers on its refrigerators. The company today announced Samsung Delight Offers on its Frost Free range of refrigerators. These offers will be available on both Flipkart as well as Amazon starting from March 19 and will go on till March 22.Samsung will be offering discounts and deals on its frost-free refrigerators at the same time when Flipkart will host Big Shopping Days 2020 sale from March 19 to March 22 as well as Amazon Summer Fest. The company will be offering discounts up to 20 percent, 10 percent to customers buying Samsung refrigerators starting at Rs 19,790. In addition to this, the company will also provide exchange benefits of up to Rs 12,000 along with no-cost EMI as low as Rs 1,650.“As a consumer-centric brand, Samsung is committed to deliver best-in-class products with meaningful innovations. The consumer focus is shifting towards refrigerators that offer convenience, more storage space and energy efficiency. We are partnering with Flipkart and Amazon this summer to offer exciting Samsung Delight Offers on our Global Number 1 Frost Free refrigerators that are designed for Indian homes,” said Piyush Kunnapallil, Director – Online Business, Consumer Electronics, Samsung India.These offers are applicable to the entire range of Samsung Frost Free refrigerators which includes the recently launched Curd Maestro refrigerators, Double Door refrigerators with Base Stand Drawer and Convertible refrigerators. All these models comes with 10 years of warranty on the compressor along with digital inverter technology which means you do not need to attach a voltage stabilizer. The refrigerator is also capable of running on a home inverter as well as solar energy while reducing power consumption and comes in various colours as well as design options.Curd MaestroThis refrigerator is capable of preparing curd in five to six hours. According to the company, the refrigerator ferments the curds but also stores it too.Smart Convertible RefrigeratorsThis refrigerator comes with a twin cooling feature which includes five modes for different storage needs such as Normal, Extra Shopping, Vacation, Seasonal, and Home Alone. The Normal mode enables optimal cooling both in the fridge and the freezer that helps to get ice faster. Extra Shopping mode allows the user to turn the freezer into the fridge to provide more space. Seasonal Mode and Vacation Mode come with an option to turn off the freezer according to seasonal requirements. Also, the usage of the freezer can be continued while you are traveling, by keeping your freezer on even when the fridge is switched off. Home Alone Mode lets users switch off the fridge space and use the freezer as a mini-fridge.Frost Free Refrigerator with Base Stand Drawer It allows you to store non-perishable vegetables in the Base Stand Drawer. Now you can keep your vegetables, such as onions and potatoes at room temperature with ease without worrying about using extra baskets or wasting kitchen space.
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With more and more people working from home and staying indoors due to COVID-19 pandemic, it seems Realme is leaving no stone unturned to lure online smartphone buyers. The Chinese handset maker is out with massive discounts during ‘Realme Days’, which is slated to take place from March 19, 2020 till March 22, 2020 on Realme’s official website as well as partner websites like Flipkart, Amazon and TataCliq.
During ‘Realme Days’ sale, a smartphone buyer will get an opportunity to choose from various Realme devices such as the recently-launched Realme 6 and Realme 6 pro, Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro, Realme X, Realme XT, Realme X2 and Realme X2 . Not only this, Realme has announced that customers will also get a chance to avail the discount offer early on Flipkart as it will start on March 18th at 8:00 P.M.
In addition to this, Realme will also offer special discounts to consumers who are buying Realme X2 and Realme X2 Pro smartphones in exchange for an old one, Known as the Bump Up Prexo (BUP), this offer will range from Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000. The smartphone maker claims, a consumer can buy the Realme X2 4GB+64GB variant in exchange for an old device for Rs 14,999, the 6GB+64GB variant of Realme X2 for Rs 16,999 and the 8GB+128GB of Realme X2 variant can be taken home for Rs 17,999 as part of this BUP offer. On the contrary, Realme X2 Pro’s 6GB+64GB variant will be priced at Rs 23,999, the 8GB+128GB variant can be taken home for Rs 25,999 and the 12GB+256GB variant can be purchased for Rs 29,999.
It must be noted that the BUP offers will be available on Flipkart only. Moreover, customers will be able to avail a 10% instant discount on SBI Credit cards & EMI Transactions on purchases of Realme smartphones during ‘Realme Days’ sale on Flipkart.
In addition to this, the Realme 5 Pro (across variants) will be also be available at a discount price of Rs 1,000 on Realme, Flipkart, Amazon and TataCliq.
Today, Realme has lifted curtains off its Realme 6i smartphone in Myanmar, which comes equipped with the new MediaTek Helio G80 chipset.
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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has finally announced the launch date of Vivo V19. The device is now scheduled to launch in India on March 26. The smartphone is the redesigned variant of the model which was launched in Indonesia earlier this month. The Indian variant will come with slight changes as per a report.To officially announce the launch date of Vivo V19 in India the company took to Twitter. The company revealed that the smartphone will arrive in India on March 26. Alongside this, Vivo also shared a teaser image that confirmed that the Indian variant of Vivo V19 will be different from the Indonesian variant. The shared image displayed the silhouette of the upcoming handset which reveals that it will feature a dual punch hole instead of a single hole punch to house a selfie camera.But, even before the official announcement could be made, an online leak already confirmed that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 712 along with 8GB of RAM instead of Snapdragon 675 chipset besides the front camera set up.According to a report, the Indian model of Vivo V19 will come with a 6.44-inch FHD+ Dual iView E3 Super AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 409ppi. Under the hood, there will be a 2.3GHz octa-core Snapdragon 712 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM along with two storage options 128GB and 256GB. It is likely to go with an all-glass body and will be available in two colour finishes Mystic Silver and Piano Black. In addition to this, the display is supposed to support an in-display fingerprint sensor and will run on Android 10-based FunTouch OS 10. In terms of cameras, Vivo V19 is suggested to feature four cameras stacked vertically inside an L shaped camera module similar to the Galaxy S20 series. The setup will consist of a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP super wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The Indian variant will come with a dual selfie camera on the front display housed inside a dual punch hole on the right corner. The front camera set up is said to include a 32MP main sensor and an 8MP wide-angle lens. Besides this, it is expected to come with a 4,500mAh battery with a 33W Vivo Flash Charge 2.0 support instead of an 18W fast charger which is provided with the Indonesian model.In terms of connectivity, it will include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G and Type-C port. The device is expected to measure 159.64×75.04×8.5mm and weigh 186.5 grams. These changes will ultimately increase the pricing of the Indian model, which in Indonesian currency comes at IDR 4,299,000 that translates to Rs 22,100 for the base variant whereas the 256Gb storage costs IDR 4,999,000 which translates to Rs 25,700 as per Indian currency.
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As the world is grappling with the Coronavirus pandemic, businesses across the globe are doing its best to protect their workforce. Following the trend, YouTube will temporarily start relying more on machine learning to help with some of the work normally done by reviewers.
This means that YouTube will be seeking help of automated systems in removing content that violates its norms without human review so that it has workplace protections in place.
“We have teams at YouTube, as well as partner companies, that help us support and protect the YouTube community—from people who respond to user and creator questions, to reviewers who evaluate videos for possible policy violations. These teams and companies are staffed by thousands of people dedicated to helping users and creators. As the coronavirus response evolves, we are taking the steps needed to prioritize the well-being of our employees, our extended workforce, and the communities where they live, including reducing in-office staffing in certain sites,” as revealed by a YouTube blog post.
This initiative my YouTube might result in increasing video removals, which may consist of some videos that may not violate policies. However YouTube clarified, “We won’t issue strikes on this content except in cases where we have high confidence that it’s violative. If creators think that their content was removed in error, they can appeal the decision and our teams will take a look.”
It must be noted that YouTube’s workforce precautions may result in delayed appeal reviews. “We’ll also be more cautious about what content gets promoted, including livestreams,” the company added.
Talking about content strategy related to COVID-19 outbreak, YouTube asserted, “We’ll continue to enforce our policies regarding coronavirus content, including removing videos that discourage people from seeking medical treatment or claim harmful substances have health benefits.”
Meanwhile, Google has also collaborated with the US government in developing a website dedicated to COVID-19 education, prevention, and local resources nationwide. This website reveals details related to best practices on prevention, links to authoritative information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and helpful tips and tools from Google for individuals, teachers and businesses.
Besides this, the Google homepage is also promoting the WHO’s “Do the Five” campaign to raise awareness of simple measures people can take to slow the spread of the disease.
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Since the inception of OnePlus the company has been going on with the same logo. But now the company has decided to adopt a new logo with quite a few changes. The Chinese smartphone maker has now officially announced the unveiling of its new brand l̥ogo will be on March 18 that is tomorrow. Whereas the OnePlus official Weibo account teased the arrival of a new logo dropping a hint with the date 03.18 12:17.The Weibo post reads “New week, New life, New …𝟬𝟯.𝟭𝟴 𝟭𝟮:𝟭𝟳” Initially it was being guessed that on March 18 the company will be unveiling its upcoming OnePlus 8 series but sadly that proved to be a wrong guess. Soon after the post the company’s CEO, Pete Lau in his post on the OnePlus community forums announced that soon the OnePlus brand image will switch to a new identity on March 18. His post reads, “We’ve come a long way from our early days, with a team of a few dozen employees that went above and beyond to make sure every OnePlus One order reached its buyer. Several years later, our team has grown across multiple offices, time zones and languages. We’ve become an important player in the tech industry, always focused on delivering the best smartphone experience for our users. Our passion is stronger than ever, and we have experienced some amazing success along the way, but sometimes it’s good to shake things up a bit. So, before you find out from anyone else, I wanted to let you know first that two days from now, we’re refreshing our brand visual identity (VI).”He also shared that this development has been shared with the general public and the community members on the same day as it was being shared internally. He mentioned that they consider the community as part of their family so they decided to share the information about the change to its members first even before the public announcement.On March 18, 2020, the company will make the new brand visual identity public. The company will also update about what’s changing and what will remain unchanged on its forum tomorrow. However, the CEO did not mention if this change will be revealed through an online event due to the Coronavirus pandemic situation globally.Also according to a report by a Chinese publication IThome claims that the new OnePlus logo has been spotted at the National Trademark Office. According to the leak, the company will adopt a black and white logo which will be similar to the previous one. The only change which has been made is the colour which has been transformed from red to black. “At the same time, the new design has also been added under the original OnePlus logo “ONEPLUS”.” the report mentioned.
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As Italy is under siege owing to the increasing cases of global pandemic Corona Virus, public life has come to a complete halt. Schools, bars and restaurants, theatres, gyms have been shut down till further notice. However, quarantined children are entertaining themselves by downloading and engaging in multi-player online games like ‘Fortnite’ and ‘Call of Duty’.
As per a Bloomberg report, Telecom Italia SpA’s national network registered a surge of more than 70% of Internet traffic over its landline network, with a major contribution from online gaming such as ‘Fortnite’ and ‘Call of Duty’.
It is believed that there could be a further rise in gaming traffic as millions of children download the latest 25-gigabyte update at once, the report added. Further, refreshing the game also adds to rising gaming traffic.
In addition to this, it is likely that there will be a rise in usage of online video streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime as people are left with no option to go and watch their favourite movies at the theatres.
At the same time, majority of office goers are working from home. Meanwhile, Italians are also taking to Twitter to share how they are doing away with boredom by playing musical instruments and signing songs from their balconies.
Italians in lockdown all over Italy are keeping each other company by singing, dancing and playing music from the balconies. A thread to celebrate the resilience of ordinary people. This is Salerno: pic.twitter.com/3aOchqdEpn
At the time of writing this report, Microsoft Bing COVID-19 tracker has revealed that the total number of cases reported in Italy comes to 27,980 with 2,749 recovered cases and 2,158 fatal cases. However, the global status of corona virus cases has reached 182,559 with 79,852 recoveries and 7,161 fatalities.
The recently launched Microsoft Bing COVID-19 web tracker provides an up-to-date and real-time infection statistic for countries across the world. This website came into existence soon after US President Donald Trump announced that Google is working on portal for spreading COVID-19 related awareness and information amongst the US citizens.
According to President Trump, “More than 1,700 engineers are working on the site.”
In order to deal with global pandemic of Corona Virus, technology is playing a pivotal role in helping people socially distancing themselves by working from home, streaming their favourite movies at home and even students taking online classes in some countries.
Do let us know what you are doing to self-quarantine in order to deal with COVID-19 pandemic in the comments section below. Stay tuned for more updates.
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The recently launched Redmi Note 9 Pro is all set to go on sale in India today. Last week the Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi came up with two new devices in India Redmi Note 9 Pro Max as well as Redmi Note 9 Pro. Both the devices come with photography centric features. Note 9 Pro will today go on sale in the country via Amazon India. Whereas the other smartphone that is Note 9 Pro Max will be available for purchase on March 25. Read on to know what the company will be offering on the purchase of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Pricing and Launch offers
Redmi Note 9 Pro has been launched in India in two different configurations. The 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage variant will be available with a price tag of Rs 12,999 whereas the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage model comes at Rs 15,999. Both the variants will be available in three colour options Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black. The Redmi smartphone will be available for purchase via both online Amazon, Mi.com and offline outlets mi Home and mi Studio stores in the country. The sale will commence at 12 noon onwards.The launch offers include up to Rs 1,000 on HDFC Bank cards along with EMI transactions. The Airtel subscribers are eligible to avail double data benefits on the prepaid recharge of Rs 298 and Rs 398 along with Airtel Tanks benefits as well as unlimited calling.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro specifications
Redmi Note 9 Pro features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ IPS display with a 20:9 aspect ratio with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The device runs on MIUI 11 based on the top of Android 10. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor along with Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. It will be offered in two RAM options, 4GB and 6GB along with 64GB and 128GB storage, which can be further expanded using a microSD card. The mobile handset houses a 5,020mAh battery supported by an 18W fast charger that comes inside the retail box.For imaging, Redmi Note 9 Pro features a quad-camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor further supported by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 120 degrees of FOV, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it sports a 16- megapixel camera to capture selfies and for the purpose of video calls.
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The California based premium smartphone company Apple is reportedly working on its new entry-level smartphone for 2020. As per reports this time the company will be offering affordable budget iPhones and the leaks also suggest that this might be called Apple iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus.Yes, instead of a single budget phone, the company is working on two devices according to 9to5Mac. Soon the company will bring iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus, which are going to replace its predecessors iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.Some of the previous reports have suggested that the upcoming iPhone 9 design would be very much like the Apple iPhone 6, which features a 4.7-inch LCD as well as a TouchID. But the iOS 14 code is also supposed to be pointing out to a bigger 5.5-inch display along with similar specifications to the iPhone 6.Over that, it is said that iPhone 9 devices will run with the A13 Bionic chipset, which the latest iPhone 11 devices comes equipped with. Both the upcoming models are said to be featuring an NFC tag without having to open the app for scanning. This did not exist either on iPhone 6 or iPhone X. This feature is now available on its latest models, which includes the iPhone 11.In order to make it more affordable, the company will go for the TouchID, the home button that was seen on its earlier models nor it will include FaceID for biometrics. The new models will also include Apple Pay for express transit, which allows the user to hold the phone near a transit terminal to make a payment. According to Apple analyst Ming Ching Ku, the 4.7-inch model which is supposed to be iPhone 9 is expected to cost $399 either for the 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. The model is also supposed to come in three colour options grey, silver, or red. However, the pricing of the 5.5-inch model is still unknown. According to him, the company might bring the 4.7-inch version at the end of March this month alongside the rumoured 5.5-inch model which is iPhone 9 Plus. But the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic might also disrupt the launch and could move to online launch due to health concerns.
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Amazon India is back with another quiz on its platform. In today’s Amazon Quiz the participants can get a chance to win GoPro Hero 8. Every morning the e-commerce platform brings a quiz that can be played on its app from 8 am to 12 noon. In the quiz, five questions are asked to which Gadget Bridge provides answers to make sure our readers also get a chance to win amazing prizes.To participate in the Amazon quiz all you need to do is download Amazon App from Google Play Store. After downloading the app follow the below-mentioned step:
Open the app and log in to your account. If you are not a member then first register yourself by providing some personal information.
Now scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner or you can also find it on FunZone.
Then tap on the start button to begin the quiz.
Now you are asked five questions. Each question has four options as answers. You have to answer all the five questions correctly to win prizes.
After answering all the questions correctly you will be selected for a lucky draw.
The lucky draw winner’s names will be announced on March 31st. The lucky one will win prizes.
Below is the Amazon Quiz Answers For 17 March 2020
Question 1- Which of these is a platform from Google’s Jigsaw technology incubator used to spot fake and doctored images?Answer– AssemblerQuestion 2- Which of these company’s newest venture is princess-inspired bridal wear?Answer– DisneyQuestion 3- Which of these teams recently beat Karnataka in the semis to reach their first Ranji Trophy final since the 2006/07 season?Answer– BengalQuestion 4- Which is the first commercial space tourism company to go public?Answer–Virgin GalacticQuestion 5-The mortal remains of Guruvayur Padmanabhan was recently consigned to flames in Ernakulam district on March 1st. What animal is it?Answer– Elephant For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.
The smart TV market is getting more aggressive. Also, with the scare of Corona Virus, more and more brands are launching products offline. In order to cater to the growing demand for smart televisions India, Kodak’s brand licensee in India Super Plastronics Pvt. Ltd. (SPPL) has announced the launch of Kodak CA Series. Its first ever range of Android TVs on Flipkart, in partnership with Google at a starting price of Rs 23,999.
Talking about the partnership with Google, Avneet Singh Marwah, Director and CEO, Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd, a Kodak brand licensee said, “It gives us immense pleasure to announce the launch of our official android televisions in partnership with Google. Our aim is to reach every household in the country, and we are committed to achieve the goal with our strong channel network and competitive pricing.”
Available in four variants- 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch, these Android-powered, bezel-less TVs come with Dolby Vision, 4k HDR10, Android 9.0 interface, Dolby Digital plus with DTS TruSurround, multiple connectivity options with USB 3.0, HDMI ARC/CEC and Bluetooth v.5.0 (latest version) using remote that is dedicated hotkeys for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and Google Play Store that will bring unlimited entertainment at your fingertips. It is also equipped with Google Assistant for smooth navigation.
The global android TV market size is expected to reach around $231 Billion by 2026 with a CAGR of around 20% during the forecast period of 2019-2026, Acumen Research and consulting has revealed. The growing integration and extension of multi-media coverage is a natural progression for android TV.
It is believed that Flipkart’s affordable payment systems such as Debit Card EMI, Buy Now Pay Later etc. will help Kodak’s first ever range of Android TVs reach millions of e-commerce consumers in India.
As Kodak has completed four years with SPPL, the company has announced that it is targeting to launch new TV models throughout the year. In 2020, SPPL is targeting a turnover of 700 crore for FY 2020-21. With the launch of official android televisions, SPPL aims to witness 100% growth in volume sales in 2020 as compared to 60% growth in 2019. However, the current market share of Kodak HD LED TVs in Indian television market is 4%.
Only time will reveal how Kodak will take on pre-existing smart TV players like Xiaomi, TCL and OnePlus to grow big in the Indian market. Till then, stay tuned for more updates.
The Chinese smartphone company Vivo is all set to launch a new smartphone in India. The company is going to launch Vivo V19 in the country which is said to be the rebranded model of Vivo V17 which was launched in India last year. The company launched the phone in the Indonesian market last week however the Indian variant will have slight changes according to a report. The online publisher 91Mobiles confirmed that Vivo V19 is going to be powered by Snapdragon 712 along with 8GB of RAM. instead of Snapdragon 675 chipset. Another leakster Ishan Agarwal also shared live images of the upcoming smartphone. Image courtesy: Twitter/ Ishan Agarwal
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Vivo V19 specifications (expected)
According to the report, Vivo V19 is going to feature a 6.44-inch FHD+ Dual iView E3 Super AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 409ppi. The Indian variant is likely to be powered by 2.3GHz octa-core Snapdragon 712 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and two storage variants – 128GB and 256GB. It is stated to come with a full glass design on the front as well as back panel. It is likely to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor along with two colour options Mystic Silver and Piano Black. On the back, there will be an L-shaped quad-camera setup similar to Vivo V17. The set up will include a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP super wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. While on the front it will be sporting a dual punch-hole camera consisting of a 32MP main sensor and an 8MP wide-angle lens.It is supposed to pack a 4,500mAh battery supported by a 33W Vivo Flash Charge 2.0 whereas the Indonesian variant 33W Vivo Flash Charge 2.0.
Vivo V19 expected pricing
The Vivo V19 is supposed to cost around Rs 25,000 however some of the reports also suggest that it could start at around Rs 24,990. The price of Vivo V19 in Indonesia starts at IDR 4,299,000 that translates to Rs 22,100 for the 8GB RAM with 128GB storage whereas the 8GB RAM with 256Gb storage model comes at IDR 4,999,000 which translates to Rs 25,700.
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Amazon’s Echo products are by far one of the most advanced when it comes to AI integration, AKA Alexa. We have seen a flurry of products under the brand and one more that has come from them is for your car. This one is called Amazon Echo Auto and we have been playing with it since some time now and it does do a good job. How well, read the rest of the review of Amazon Echo Auto.
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Amazon Echo Auto Design
Amazon Echo Auto is split into two parts, the card-type main head, which gets attached to the car holder that in turn attaches to the car AC vent. The main head of the Amazon Echo Auto is where all the action happens. This is a credit card-sized device which has two buttons, one to mute, an array of 8 microphones, a micro-USB port and a 3.5mm audio jack. An LED strip runs at the bottom that has the same Alexa colours to display, when at work. A 3.5mm audio wire, USB cable and a twin USB port driven car charger also comes in the box. This is good as one can connect Amazon Echo Auto as well as one more device at the same time.
Performance
Setting up Amazon Echo Auto is not hard at all if you already are a previous user of any of the Echo devices. It syncs up quickly and to use it, one does not require Wi-Fi, it uses the 3G/4G network of your smartphone. One prerequisite is that you need a 3.5mm audio port in your car audio system. As it will connect to that with the aux cable. Once setup you can do many things with including music playback, ask for directions, get questions answered et al.
We tried it for a quite while on the busiest roads of Delhi. And 8 out of 10 times it works just fine. The 8 microphones on the Amazon Echo Auto do manage to capture your voice and commands, even when the A/c blower is running at full. Pull down your windows and ambient noise does hinder performance a bit. So, those 2 times it did not recognise us calling Alexa out is when we had a lot of road noise around us and blower was running at full. Other than that, all the skills of Alexa are available here too and one can listen to music seamlessly. Yes, your mobile data does get consumed for this, so make sure you are on a good mobile plan.
Verdict
At Rs 4,999 Amazon Echo Auto is a great addition to the car. It makes your car smarter and we have not seen anything like this coming from any of its competition. Also, as we said, Alexa is one of the best AI companions in the market and to have her in your car just makes your journey more comfortable.
Pros:
Alexa
8 mics
Cons:
No speaker within
Some might feel it to be a bit costly
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The Chinese electronics brand, Xiaomi, today launched its new Wireless Power Bank in India. The company launched Mi Wireless Power Bank with 10,000mAh capacity that is supported by 10W fast wireless charging along with 18W wired charging tech. The company has launched a two way fast charging Power Bank in India for the first time. The smartphone would definitely support the company’s Mi 10 series and Mi 9 that comes with wireless charging support.
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Mi Wireless Power Bank (1000mAh) pricing and availability
Mi Wireless Power Bank comes with a built-in Qi-certified wireless charger that supports two-way fast charging that allows the user to charge the phone wirelessly while being put on charge. It supports 10W fast wireless charging along with 18W wired charging tech which can charge the Power bank being plugged inside a USB Type-C port and USA-A out port.The company’s CEO Manu Kumar Jain announced the launch of the product via its Twitter account which reads, “All the power you need, without any wires!”The device features a non-skid charging surface and is compatible with devices such as Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 9, Google Pixel 3, Samsung Galaxy S10 as well as iPhone XS among others. Over that, it can charge two devices at the same time. According to the company, the 12-layer advanced chip protection protects the Power Bank from overheating, over-voltage input and output, electrostatic protection as well as short circuits. Also it a much affordable option than Samsung which also sells its wireless Power Bank that comes at Rs 3,699. The Mi Wireless Power Bank measures 147.9×70.7×16.6mm and it weighs 230 grams.
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Today Motorola launched its clamshell design folding screen smartphone in India. Yes, the company finally released Motorola Razr in the country. In terms of design and pricing, the device is going to take on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, which was unveiled at its Unpacked event recently. So if you are a fan of the Razr flip phone series that came out in 2004 then you should read our comparison to know, which of these new foldable phones you should go for because both the smartphones have so much in common.
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Display
Motorola Razr: 6.2-inch foldable pOLED display / External: 2.7-inch glass OLED screenSamsung Galaxy Z Flip: 6.7-inch FHD Plus Dynamic AMOLED/ External: 1.1-inch Super AMOLED screen
Motorola Razr: 16-megapixel main camera which also works as a selfie cameraSamsung Galaxy Z Flip: 12-megapixel wide-angle and 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle
Selfie camera
Motorola Razr: 5-megapixel Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: 10-megapixel
RAM and storage
Motorola Razr: 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storageSamsung Galaxy Z Flip: 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage
Battery
Motorola Razr: 2,510mAh batterySamsung Galaxy Z Flip: 3,300mAh battery
Operating system
Motorola Razr: Android 9 PieSamsung Galaxy Z Flip: Android 10
Price
Motorola Razr:Rs 1,24,999Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: Rs 1,09,999
Our Verdict
The Motorola Razr cost Rs 1,24,999 whereas Galaxy Z Flip costs Rs 1,09,999. Both the foldable phones are roughly the same size however when folded Z Flip has a taller 6.7-inch OLED screen, while the Razr has a 6.2-inch display. Motorola has a plastic screen while Samsung has used ultra-thin glass-type on the Z Flip. The Samsung Flip also comes with a powerful processor along with two rear cameras, runs Android 10 out of the box and has a larger battery for longer battery life and double the storage that Razr offers. Both the phones feature an outer display but here Motorola offers a 2.7-inch Quick View display that offers 600×800 pixels of resolution, whereas Z Flip comes with a 1.1-inch pill-shaped display. So, in this case, we can say that Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is going to be the better buy for most people as it is a cheaper and more powerful option to purchase.
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With Corona Virus being declared as a global pandemic, technology giant Microsoft has launched a real-time COVID-19 data tracker to provide up-to-date statistics showcasing total confirmed cases, active cases, recovered cases as well as fatal cases to from across the globe.
The Corona Virus tracker by Microsoft Bing is a web portal with a global map. The moment a user rolls cursor over any country on the world map, bing.com/covid reveals total confirmed cases, active cases, recovered cases and fatal cases of that region. On further clicking the mouse, one gets to see updated news videos related to COVID-19 pandemic from that specific area.
“Lots of Bing folks worked (from home) this past week to create a mapping and authoritative news resource for COVID-19 info,” ZDNet quoted Michael Schechter, General Manager for Bing Growth and Distribution at Microsoft, as saying.
In order to bring down the impact of COVID-19 crises, Microsoft is also working to enable people worldwide to work remotely without sacrificing collaboration, productivity and security.
“At Microsoft, our top priority is the health and safety of employees, customers, partners, and communities. By making Teams available to as many people as possible, we aim to support public health and safety by keeping teams connected while they work apart,” Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365, said in a blog post.
Besides Microsoft, Sunder Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet said, “helping people get the right information to stay healthy is more important than ever in the face of a global pandemic like COVID-19.”
Google has collaborated with the U.S. government in developing a website dedicated to COVID-19 education, prevention, and local resources nationwide. This includes best practices on prevention, links to authoritative information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and helpful tips and tools from Google for individuals, teachers and businesses.
Besides, the Google homepage is seen promoting the WHO’s “Do the Five” campaign to raise awareness of simple measures people can take to slow the spread of the disease.
“In the first 24 hours, these tips have already been seen by millions in the U.S. We’ve added more useful information to our COVID-19 SOS Alerts, including links to national health authority sites and a map of affected areas from the WHO,” added Pichai.
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Today, Motorola has launched its brand new Moto Razr in India. The device was officially launched last year in November in the Canadian and US markets. After almost four months the device has finally made its way to the Indian market. The smartphone was launched in India via online streaming only due to Coronavirus spread. The foldable phone will go on sale in the country through the e-commerce website Flipkart. The smartphone reminisces about the Razr V3 from 2004 with its dedicated retro mode. Read on to know more about the foldable phone, pricing, availability as well as its launch offers.Motorola Razr Pricing and availability detailsThe Lenovo owned Motorola launched its most awaited clamshell design foldable phone Motorola Razr in India today. The company launched the phone in a single 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage model at Rs 1,24,999 in the country. The device will be available in a sole Noir Black colour option. The e-commerce website Flipkart is the sales partner of the newly launched phone which is going to be available for purchase from April 2 onwards. The lunch offers include a Rs 10,000 cashback to customers using Citibank debit and credit card. The Jio customers will be eligible to avail double data benefits on the recharge of Rs 4,999 with 1.4TB of data and 2 years of validity. The company will be offering a MotoCare Accident Damage Protection Plan in which the buyers can get their Motorola Razr repaired at a discounted price within 30 days from the date of purchase. The Plan also includes a one-time screen replacement at Rs 7,999.Motorola Razr Specifications and featuresMotorola Razr comes with a foldable screen which when folded features a 2.7-inch Quick View display that offers 600×800 pixels of resolution on the outside. The outer screen can be used to check notifications, access Google Assistant, control music as well as take selfies. When unfolded it offers a 6.2-inch flexible OLED HD+ display with 876×2142 pixels of resolution and 21:9 aspect ratio. The bottom chin also sports a fingerprint sensor. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage which is not expandable. In terms of cameras, Moto Razr comes with a single primary camera with a 16-megapixel sensor and f/1.7 aperture. This camera set up has been placed on the other side above the secondary display which also takes selfies all without unfolding the phone. It comes with a dedicated selfie camera with a 5-megapixel sensor that has been placed above the main display.
As there is no headphone jack so the company provides a headset from Denon along with a box that has an echo chamber built in combined with downward-firing speakers. The all-new Motorola Razr houses a 2,510mAh battery that comes with a 15W TurboPower fast-charging support.
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The South Korean smartphone company Samsung is expanding its M series of the line-up. Today the company was stated to launch M21 in the country which has now been postponed to March 18 that is Wednesday. The company recently introduced the M31 in India at an affordable price. The biggest selling point of the smartphone is its camera. The device will be featuring a triple rear camera set up with a 48-megapixel primary sensor along with a 20-megapixel selfie camera. Samsung was earlier stated to launch Galaxy M21 in India today. The company has been teasing the launch date as well as its features for a few days. Now the company has decided to postpone the launch. Now the device is going to be introduced in India on March 18. Until now the company has not specified the reasons for the postponement of the launch. Whereas the microsite is also reflecting the new launch date.The upcoming smartphone is the successor of Samsung Galaxy M20 which the company introduced in the country last year. As per teasers and microsite Samsung Galaxy M21 will be available for purchase via e-commerce website Amazon as well as Samsung India website with a similar price range as of its predecessor.As per official teasers, Galaxy M21 will be featuring a triple rear camera set up with a 48-megapixel primary sensor however information related to the other two sensors is still unknown. But it is most likely to be a wide-angle lens and a depth sensor.The smartphone will come with a Super AMOLED display with an Infinity-U design. On the front, there will be a 20-megapixel selfie camera. It will pack a 6,000mAh battery for longer battery life. As per some reports it is supposed to be powered by an octa-core Exynos 9611 processor coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage.To recall the company last month launched Samsung Galaxy M31 in the country that features a quad rear camera set up with a 64-megapixel primary sensor and a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
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Lenovo owned Motorola is all set to launch its foldable device Motorola Razr in India today. The company introduced the device last year in November even before Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip. The device is the redesigned variant of its popular old series Moto Razr flip phone that was a super hit feature phone in the American and Indian markets. The biggest feature of the device for its clamshell design which sets the purpose of compactness. It is much like its predecessor which opens and closes vertically. The foldable phone will compete with Samsung Galaxy Z Flip in the market. Read on to know more about the upcoming foldable smartphone.
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Motorola Razr expected pricing and how to watch the live stream
The unveiling of Motorola Razr will begin at 12.30 noon via the company official YouTube channel and will also be streamed via all its social media channels simultaneously. Those who wish to watch the action live can watch the live stream here on our website.
In terms of pricing, Motorola first made Razr available in the Canadian and the US market. The device comes with a price tag of $1,500 which translates to Rs Rs 1,11,000 as per Indian currency. But in India, the smartphone is expected to be pricier. It will be available for purchase via the e-commerce website Flipkart. The device is going to take on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip which is now available in India at Rs 1,09,999 which also indicated that the company might launch the phone at a slightly lower price.
Motorola Razr specifications and features
Motorola Razr is a redesigned variant of its iconic smartphone Razr V3 from 2004. Keeping the nostalgia factor high Moto Razr will carry a similar form factor of the iconic smartphone which few changes. The keypad and the small TFT display has been replaced by an OLED display and the phone comes with a water-repellent body. When folded it there’s a tiny 2.7-inch Quick view display with 600×800 pixels of resolution. The outer display can be used to check notifications, enable Google Assistant, control music, show the time as well as take selfies. On the outside, you get a 16-megapixel main camera with f/1.7 aperture which also works as a selfie shooter. The camera is supported by Night Vision mode.
When unfolded it features a full length 6.2-inch flexible OLED HD+ screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 876×2,142 pixels of resolution. Unlike the original Motorola Razr, the phone does not have any gap between the two halves of the screen and is supported by a unique hinge system that folds the phone easily. The main display notch also houses a 5-megapixel camera inside it to take selfies. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The all-new Moto Razr runs on Android 9 Pie and it houses a 2,510mAh battery supported by a 15W TurboPower fast-charging tech. Also, the phone does not have any headphone jack and it has eSIM support.
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This feature is a blessing to those who are not well aware of any of these languages but if they desire to share their feelings or their stories with other people in the language they understand. The company’s CEO Sundar Pichai took to Twitter to announce the rollout of the Transcribe feature. His tweet reads, “We’re launching a Transcribe feature in Google Translate that can convert speech into another language as it’s happening. Starting in 8 languages, rolling out to Android today, more to come soon.”
How to use transcribe feature in Google Translate:
This feature is a blessing to those who are not well aware of any of these languages but if they desire to share their feelings or their stories with other people in the language they understand. The company’s CEO Sundar Pichai took to Twitter to announce the rollout of the Transcribe feature. His tweet reads, “We’re launching a Transcribe feature in Google Translate that can convert speech into another language as it’s happening. Starting in 8 languages, rolling out to Android today, more to come soon.”
How to use transcribe feature in Google Translate:
Since the smartphone is made up of glass, it catches fingerprints rather easily. So, we would suggest that you always keep a micro-fibre cloth with yourself to keep your handset clean. The back panel of the device also houses its camera module and has the IQOO branding. The edges of the IQOO 3 5G house the power and the volume rocker keys on the right side, while the Google Assistant key is placed on the left. The 3.5mm headphone jack and the secondary microphone are at the top, while the bottom edge has the SIM tray, speaker grille, the Type-C port and the microphone.
Flip over and you’ll see the 6.44-inch Full HD+ E3 Super AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and comes with 2.5D curved glass. The screen of the smartphone also has support for HDR10+ video playback and comes with a peak brightness of 1,200 nits.
Bezels that outline the display of the device are thicker than the ones we have seen on other devices that we have reviewed recently. But then, there’s enough real estate and you can’t really term them as ‘thick’. The smartphone also has a punch-hole selfie camera on the top right of its display. A very key feature of the screen of the smartphone is that it has a touch response rate of 180Hz. We should mention that this is an added advantage for gamers as most phones have a touch response rate of 60Hz.
The colours that are projected on the display of IQOO 3 5G are vibrant and accurate. The images are sharp and clear and watching videos, and playing games was a treat. In fact, we spent hours watching Netflix on this smartphone. The sunlight readability of the device was good too.
In a nutshell, we would say that the design and the display of IQOO 3 5G can both be counted amongst its pros.
The colours were accurate and the images were extremely clear and sharp. In dimly lit conditions the quality of the images fell down. Unless we had the flash on, the pictures taken didn’t turn out to be very good, even with the Night Mode on.
Since the smartphone is made up of glass, it catches fingerprints rather easily. So, we would suggest that you always keep a micro-fibre cloth with yourself to keep your handset clean. The back panel of the device also houses its camera module and has the IQOO branding. The edges of the IQOO 3 5G house the power and the volume rocker keys on the right side, while the Google Assistant key is placed on the left. The 3.5mm headphone jack and the secondary microphone are at the top, while the bottom edge has the SIM tray, speaker grille, the Type-C port and the microphone.
Flip over and you’ll see the 6.44-inch Full HD+ E3 Super AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and comes with 2.5D curved glass. The screen of the smartphone also has support for HDR10+ video playback and comes with a peak brightness of 1,200 nits.
Bezels that outline the display of the device are thicker than the ones we have seen on other devices that we have reviewed recently. But then, there’s enough real estate and you can’t really term them as ‘thick’. The smartphone also has a punch-hole selfie camera on the top right of its display. A very key feature of the screen of the smartphone is that it has a touch response rate of 180Hz. We should mention that this is an added advantage for gamers as most phones have a touch response rate of 60Hz.
The colours that are projected on the display of IQOO 3 5G are vibrant and accurate. The images are sharp and clear and watching videos, and playing games was a treat. In fact, we spent hours watching Netflix on this smartphone. The sunlight readability of the device was good too.
In a nutshell, we would say that the design and the display of IQOO 3 5G can both be counted amongst its pros.
The colours were accurate and the images were extremely clear and sharp. In dimly lit conditions the quality of the images fell down. Unless we had the flash on, the pictures taken didn’t turn out to be very good, even with the Night Mode on.
Today the company arrived with the Mi Car Charger Pro that also comes with an 18W fast charging support. Unlike Mi Car Charger Basic it is capable of charging two devices simultaneously as it comes with two USB ports. The charging device is the company’s dual-port intelligent distribution feature which provides fast charging experience on both the ports with an appropriate supply of power to each device. This feature with the help of a built-in chip controls the temperature. The IC chip has been protected with fivefold circuit protection that protects the device from any issues related to over current, short circuit, overvoltage as well as against electromagnetic interference and overheats. The device measures 61.8×25.8×25.8mm. Besides, it comes with a moonlight white LED indicator.
The company launched Mi Car Charger Pro 18W in India at Rs. 999 but will be available at a discounted price of Rs 799 as an introductory price. The car charger comes in a metallic finish and can be purchased via the company’s official website Mi.com.
As we mentioned earlier yesterday Xiaomi also launched Mi Wireless Power Bank with 10,000mAh capacity that is supported by 10W fast wireless charging along with 18W wired charging tech. This device is also available on Mi.com with a price tag of Rs 2,499. It comes in a single Black colour option. The wireless charger also features a non-skid charging surface and is compatible with devices such as Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 9, Google Pixel 3, Samsung Galaxy S10 and iPhone XS. The charger comes with a USB Type-C port and USA-A out port which can charge two devices simultaneously.
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Today the company arrived with the Mi Car Charger Pro that also comes with an 18W fast charging support. Unlike Mi Car Charger Basic it is capable of charging two devices simultaneously as it comes with two USB ports. The charging device is the company’s dual-port intelligent distribution feature which provides fast charging experience on both the ports with an appropriate supply of power to each device. This feature with the help of a built-in chip controls the temperature. The IC chip has been protected with fivefold circuit protection that protects the device from any issues related to over current, short circuit, overvoltage as well as against electromagnetic interference and overheats. The device measures 61.8×25.8×25.8mm. Besides, it comes with a moonlight white LED indicator.
The company launched Mi Car Charger Pro 18W in India at Rs. 999 but will be available at a discounted price of Rs 799 as an introductory price. The car charger comes in a metallic finish and can be purchased via the company’s official website Mi.com.
As we mentioned earlier yesterday Xiaomi also launched Mi Wireless Power Bank with 10,000mAh capacity that is supported by 10W fast wireless charging along with 18W wired charging tech. This device is also available on Mi.com with a price tag of Rs 2,499. It comes in a single Black colour option. The wireless charger also features a non-skid charging surface and is compatible with devices such as Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 9, Google Pixel 3, Samsung Galaxy S10 and iPhone XS. The charger comes with a USB Type-C port and USA-A out port which can charge two devices simultaneously.
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Over that, it is said that iPhone 9 devices will run with the A13 Bionic chipset, which the latest iPhone 11 devices comes equipped with. Both the upcoming models are said to be featuring an NFC tag without having to open the app for scanning. This did not exist either on iPhone 6 or iPhone X. This feature is now available on its latest models, which includes the iPhone 11.
In order to make it more affordable, the company will go for the TouchID, the home button that was seen on its earlier models nor it will include FaceID for biometrics. The new models will also include Apple Pay for express transit, which allows the user to hold the phone near a transit terminal to make a payment.
According to Apple analyst Ming Ching Ku, the 4.7-inch model which is supposed to be iPhone 9 is expected to cost $399 either for the 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. The model is also supposed to come in three colour options grey, silver, or red. However, the pricing of the 5.5-inch model is still unknown. According to him, the company might bring the 4.7-inch version at the end of March this month alongside the rumoured 5.5-inch model which is iPhone 9 Plus. But the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic might also disrupt the launch and could move to online launch due to health concerns.
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Over that, it is said that iPhone 9 devices will run with the A13 Bionic chipset, which the latest iPhone 11 devices comes equipped with. Both the upcoming models are said to be featuring an NFC tag without having to open the app for scanning. This did not exist either on iPhone 6 or iPhone X. This feature is now available on its latest models, which includes the iPhone 11.
In order to make it more affordable, the company will go for the TouchID, the home button that was seen on its earlier models nor it will include FaceID for biometrics. The new models will also include Apple Pay for express transit, which allows the user to hold the phone near a transit terminal to make a payment.
According to Apple analyst Ming Ching Ku, the 4.7-inch model which is supposed to be iPhone 9 is expected to cost $399 either for the 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. The model is also supposed to come in three colour options grey, silver, or red. However, the pricing of the 5.5-inch model is still unknown. According to him, the company might bring the 4.7-inch version at the end of March this month alongside the rumoured 5.5-inch model which is iPhone 9 Plus. But the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic might also disrupt the launch and could move to online launch due to health concerns.
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