The popular search engine Google has discarded more than 500 malicious Chrome extensions from its conclusive Web Store after a long investigation conducted by Cisco’s Duo Security, Jamila, and Google. Jamila Kaya a security researcher found out a large scale campaign of copycat Chrome extensions that infected users and extract data through malvertising while attempting to avoid fraud detection on the Google Chrome Web Store. More than 500 malicious Chrome extensions have been detected and been removed by Google.Jamila used a CRXcavator that can analyse Chrome extensions as well as helped her in discovering a network of copycat plugins sharing nearly identical functionality. After identifying a few dozens of extensions she reported to Google. Then Google and Jamila together searched the entire Chrome Web Store corpus to find out and remove more than 500 related extensions.A Google spokesperson said, “We appreciate the work of the research community, and when we are alerted of extensions in the Web Store that violate our policies, we take action and use those incidents as training material to improve our automated and manual analyses. We do regular sweeps to find extensions using similar techniques, code, and behaviors, and take down those extensions if they violate our policies.”As per a report published by Duo, these extensions used generic names to mask their true identity to have access to user’s private browsing data. This is done by showing a malicious advertisement to bypass the Google Chrome Web Store’s fraud detection system.Jamila discovered a few dozens of extension which were found to be matched across 1.7 million users. This means that more than 1.7 million users were affected therefore points out that the Malvertising attack was on a large scale. “Increasingly malicious actors will use legitimate internet activity to obfuscate their exploit droppers or command and control schemas. A very popular way to do this is to utilize advertising cookies and the redirects therein to control callbacks and evade detection. This technique, called “malvertising” has become an increasingly common infection vector in Jamila’s experience, and is still hard to detect today, despite being prominent for years,” the report explained.Jamila recommends that users should regularly audit what extensions they have installed, remove those they no longer use and report ones they do not recognize these simple steps will keep you safe.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.
Last year the Chinese smartphone company Oppo launched a new line up of smartphones under its Oppo Reno 2 series. The company launched three devices: Oppo Reno 2, Reno 2Z and Reno 2F. All the devices come with a quad rear camera set up and a pop-up selfie camera module. Now one of the three smartphones has received a price cut. The price of Reno 2F has been dropped.Oppo today slashed the price of Oppo Reno 2F. The device has received a price cut of Rs 2,000. The revised price of the phone is Rs 21,990. The handset with the effective price will be available across offline stores and online platforms in India. The company offers the phone in two colours options, Sky White and Lake Green.In August last year, the company launched the Oppo Reno 2F with a price tag of Rs 25,990. But after a few months in November, the Oppo slashed the price of the smartphone by Rs 2,000 to Rs 23,990.
Oppo Reno 2F specifications and features
Oppo Reno 2F was launched alongside Oppo Reno 2 and Oppo Reno 2Z. Reno 2F comes with a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display with 1,080 x 2,340 pixels of resolution with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio along with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. There is an in-display fingerprint sensor. It runs on Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.1 on top and is powered by MediaTek Helio P70 SoC processor along with 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage.In terms of camera, the Oppo Reno 2F comes with a quad rear camera set up that consists of a 48-megapixel Samsung GM1 sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor with 119-degree field of view and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors. There is a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera module on the front for taking selfies and video calls.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.
In the year 2019, we saw that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo launched Oppo Reno 2 series as well as Oppo Reno 3 series in the same year. But in India the company only launched Oppo reno 2 series, soon its predecessor that is Reno 3 is arriving in India. Both India’s leading e-commerce website Amazon and Flipkart have started teasing about the device also.Oppo will be launching its new Reno 3 series in India in the coming weeks. The e-commerce platform Flipkart, as well as Amazon, have created a dedicated microsite for the upcoming device. As per the microsite, the Oppo Reno 3 will arrive with a hole punch display consisting of a selfie camera. But the Indian variant will come with a dual-hole punch whereas the one which was launched in China has a single hole punch. The microsite also consists of a video teaser in which Bollywood actor Vidyut Jamwas is seen introducing the phone. This also indicates that the Bollywood actor will be the brand ambassador for the upcoming device in India. A text provides reads, “ Introducing Dual Punch Hole Camera in Oppo Reno 3 Pro.” It further highlighted the camera capabilities, “It helps create dreamlike images with Dual Lens Bokeh. The Dual Front Camera provides Binocular Bokeh Effect by sharpening the edges and producing background gradient.”
But surprisingly another microsite created by Oppo reveals that Oppo Reno 3 Pro is going to launch on March 2. Here popular Bollywood Actor Ranbir Kapoor is seen teasing the phone via a short video teaser. The teaser gave us the first glimpse of the upcoming device which also flaunts a quad-camera setup along and the dual hole-punch selfie camera module. The company is teasing the phone as the world’s first 44-megapixel dual punch hole camera.To recall Oppo Reno 3 was launched in China last year in the month of December. The company launched two devices under the series namely Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro. Reno 3 comes in two variants 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant at CNY 3,399 that translates to Rs 34,000 whereas the 12GB RAM + 128GB storage one comes at CNY 3,699 that translates to Rs 36,999. The company offers the phone in four colour options Misty White, Moon Night Black, Sunrise Impression and Blue Starry Night.Coming to the Oppo Reno 3 Pro, which has been launched in two variants 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. Both the options carry a price tag of CNY 4,199 that translates to Rs 41,000 for the base variant while the top variant comes at CNY 4,499 that trants to Rs 46,000.Oppo launched two Reno 3 devices in China but it is still unclear whether in India it would include Reno 3 because the company is only teasing Reno 2 Pro for the Indian market.
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On Wednesday the South Korean smartphone company Samsung launched its new flagship phones globally. The company launched its new Galaxy S20 lineup which includes Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra at the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 in San Francisco, California. Alongside these three smartphones, the company also unveiled Galaxy Z Flip which is a foldable smartphone. Both Z Flip and all the three phones from the S20 series have gone up for pre-registration in India. As per the Samsung India website has started taking registration for the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra. To register all you need to do is fill your personal information that is the name, email ID, mobile number and pin code to register. Also, those who prefer Galaxy Z Flip over S20 series can also do the same to pre-register. In India, Samsung Galaxy S20 will be available in various colours Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink. Whereas S20+ will come in Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black. Lastly S20 Ultra will be available in Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black.The company has launched the phone in the US and all the phones will be available in the market in the US as well as Korea. But until now there has been no word from the company’s side with regard to pricing and availability of Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphones and Galaxy Z Flip. As the company has already started taking the pre-registration this indicates that all the newly launched devices will arrive soon in the Indian market sometime in the last week of February and will start selling from March 6th onwards. To recall earlier this week Samsung launched S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra. The Galaxy S20 comes with a price tag of $999 that translates to Rs 71,126 whereas Galaxy S20+ can be purchased at $1,199 that translates to Rs 99,800. The Galaxy S20 Ultra carries a price tag of $1,399 that translates to Rs 99,800. On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip that comes with a clamshell design ass been launched by the company Samsung at $1,380 that translates to Rs 98,400. Initially, Samsung will be offering the phone in two colours: Mirror Black and Mirror Purple. Soon it will also be available in a Mirror Gold colour variant.
The Indian price or Samsung Galaxy S20 series is as follows:
• Galaxy S20: INR 66,999
• Galaxy S20+: INR 73,999
• Galaxy S20 Ultra: INR 92,999
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The e-commerce website Amazon is back with another sale. The website is hosting Apple Days on its platform where it is offering deals and discounts on Apple devices. The sale is already live and will go on till February 17th. During the sale period, the website will be offering the latest iPhone 11 series, Apple Watch and other accessories at discounted pricing.Starting with the iPhone 11 has not received any price cut, but during the Apple Days the buyers using their HDFC Credit, Debit and Credit/Debit EMI transactions on iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro will receive an instant discount of Rs 6,000 whereas on iPhone 11 Pro MAx you will get Rs 7,000 off. You can also receive an additional discount of up to Rs 10,550 off on the exchange of your old handset. No Cost EMI offers are also available on the Apple handsets. Apple iPhone XR 64GB variant, which was earlier being sold at Rs 49,900 is now available at Rs 44,900. Also, the customers will get an instant discount on the purchase of MacBook Air. There will be up to 30 percent off on Apple watch series 4.To recall the iPhone 11 series was launched in 2019 in September. Apple’s new line up includes iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max and the iPhone 11. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max comes in three variants 64GB, 256GB and 512GB. Both the devices are available in Midnight Green, Space Gray, Silver and Gold colour variants.iPhone 11 Pro pricing for the 64GB was Rs 99,900 while the 256GB and the 512GB come with a price tag of Rs 1,13,900 and Rs 1,31,900 can now get respectively. You Rs 6,000 off on each of them during the Apple Days.The iPhone 11 Pro Max 64GB, 256GB and 512GB storage variants come at Rs Rs 1,09,000 Rs 1,23,900 and Rs 1,14,900 respectively. You can now get Rs 7,000 off on each of them during the Apple Days.Coming to the base model that is iPhone 11 is available in six colour options of Purple, White, Green, Yellow, Black, and Red. It comes in three variants 64GB, 128GB and 256GB that have been priced at Rs 64,900, Rs 69,900 and Rs 79,900 respectively. Rs 6000 discount is available on these.
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These days Instagram is becoming the most popular app amongst youth. Instagram is a photo and video sharing app and is owned by the popular social media platform Facebook. The company frequently rolls out new features for its users. But the most demanded feature on the app is still missing, that is who unfollowed your Instagram account.Whenever we see our followers dipping it bothers us a lot. Until now there is no way to find out which Instagram account unfollowed you and manually going through your follower’s list to see who is missing and that is too irritating. Instead, there is a way to keep track of followers or who unfollowed you.How to know who unfollowed you on Instagram:Now before we move ahead do not install any third party app this will give them access to your Instagram data. Secondly the photo-sharing app Instagram may change your API at any time, this might stop the apps from working at once. Lastly you these apps do not provide any information regarding who followed or unfollowed you in the past. These apps only provide information from the day you give them access to your Instagram account.Reports+ by MobileX was introduced to us by a friend and now we have used the app there is no turning back. Until now this is the most accurate follower’s analytics tool for the Instagram app. You can track your Instagram followers, find out who unfollowed you, who is not following you back, view your fans, rank your best friend and surprisingly it also detects blockers.To find out who unfollowed you on Instagram follow these steps using Reports+
Firstly download the Reports+ on your smartphone via Google Play Store
Then open the app and sign in into your Instagram account
Once done, pull down from the top in order to refresh the app
After refreshing the app, tap the followers gained tab to know your follower’s count and to know about your unfollowers tap the followers lost option
Similarly, you can keep track of the people you do not follow back or followers you are not following back.
Yesterday the South Korean company Samsung launched its all-new series of Galaxy S20. A day after on Thursday the Chinese smartphone company arrived with the Xiaomi Mi 10 series. Under the series, the company launched two devices Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Both the newly launched devices compete with Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra in terms of specifications. Samsung’s new handset will be available in the US as well as the Korean markets whereas Mi 10 series will be available in China only. These smartphones will arrive in the Indian market sometime in the last week of February. So if you are planning to have one then read our comparison between Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 and Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: 108-megapixel camera, a 20-megapixel wide-angle camera, 12-megapixel camera sensor and 8-megapixel telephoto lensXiaomi Mi 10: 108-megapixel, a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens and twin 2-megapixel camera sensorSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: 8MP telephoto+108MP wide-angle+12MP ultra-wide+depth sensor.
Selfie camera
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: 20-megapixel selfie cameraXiaomi Mi 10: 20-megapixel selfie cameraSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: 40-megapixel selfie camera
RAM and storage
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB storageXiaomi Mi 10: 8GB + 128G variant, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GBSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: 16GB RAM/512GB storage, 12GB RAM/256GB storage and 12GBRAM/ 128GB storage
Battery
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: 4,500mAh battery Xiaomi Mi 10: 4,780mAh battery Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: 5,000mAh battery
Operating system
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: MIUI 11, based on Android 10Xiaomi Mi 10: MIUI 11, based on Android 10Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Samsung’s One UI
Price
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: CNY 4,999 that translates to Rs 50,000Xiaomi Mi 10: CNY 3,999 that translates to Rs 40,000Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra:$1,399 that translates to Rs 99,800
Our Take
All the three newly launched phones come with quad-camera set up with 108-megapixel Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor. But The Pro variant of the Xiaomi Mi 10 comes with a better camera set up as compared to both the other two smartphones which are its biggest USP. But in the front camera department, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra takes on both Xiaomi’s phones as it comes equipped with a 40-megapixel front camera whereas the Mi 10 phones have a 20-megapixel selfie camera. Samsung phones offer a longer battery life as it comes with a 5000mAh battery that is supported by a 45W fast charging. In the hardware department, all three devices are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is till date the latest processor. It is very hard to decide which amongst the three mobile phones is the best. But if you are on a tight budget then you need to wait for a few more weeks until Xiaomi launched Mi 10 Pro because it might cost you half the price of what you have to pay for Galaxy S20 Ultra.
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The Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi today launched its flagship series Mi 10. Under the top-notch smartphone series, the company introduced two devices namely Mi 10 as well as Mi 10 Pro. The key highlights of the smartphone include a quad-camera set up with 108-megapixel primary shooter and it comes with the latest octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. As the newly launched mobile phone is a photography centric device and comes with a 108-megapixel sensor it is going to take on the newly launched Samsung S20 ultra.
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Mi 10 series pricing and availability
Xiaomi launched two devices under its new Mi 10 series that includes Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Starting with Mi 10, the company offers it in three variants, 8GB + 128G variant comes at CNY 3,999 that translates to Rs 40,000, the 8GB + 256GB option is priced at CNY 4,299 that translates to Rs 43,000 whereas the high-end variant that is 12GB + 256GB model carries a price tag of CNY 4,699 that translates to Rs 47,000. All the three variants will be available in three colour options Titanium Silver Black, Peach Gold and Ice Blue colour. Mi 10 Pro, which is the top-notch model of the series, also comes in three variants. The 8GB + 256GB variant can be bought at CNY 4,999 that translates to Rs 50,000, the 12GB + 256GB version will be available at CNY 5,499 that translates to Rs 55,000, finally the 12GB + 512GB model can be purchased at CNY 5,999, that translates to Rs 60,000. The device comes in two colour options Pearl White and Starry blue.The company has started taking the pre-orders of both the handsets. The Mi 10 will go on sale from February 14 while Mi 10 Pro will start selling from February 18.
Xiaomi Mi 10 specifications
Mi 10 features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ curved AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate with 1,080 x 2,340 pixels of resolutions along with a hole punch consisting of a camera and in-display fingerprint sensor. The device runs on MIUI 11, based on Android 10. It is powered by the latest octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It comes with a 4,780mAh battery that supports 30W wired as well as wireless charging and it also supports 10W reverse wireless charging.In terms of camera, Mi 10 sports a quad rear camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel Samsung’s l ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor and a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens with a 123-degree field of view. Further assisted by twin 2-megapixel camera sensor. On the front, it consists of a 20-megapixel front camera for taking selfies and video calls.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro specifications
Mi 10 Pro runs come with the same screen size as of Mi 10 supported by DC Dimming and DCI-P3 colour gamut. It has the same operating system as well as the processor but with up to 12GB and up to 512GB of internal storage. It houses a 4,500mAh battery supported by 50W wired fast charging, 30W wireless fast charging and 10W reverse wireless charging another option.The Mi 10 Pro features a quad rear camera set up that consists of a 108-megapixel l ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor by Samsung along with a 20-megapixel wide-angle camera with a 117-degrees field of view. The set up is aided by the 12-megapixel camera sensor and 8-megapixel telephoto lens. It supports 8K video recording. While on the front there is a 20-megapixel selfie camera.
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Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo will soon launch its first 5G smartphone called iQoo 3 5G. Yes, the company is a sub-brand of the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo and will operate in India as a separate entity. The company will introduce iQoo 3 5G on February 25 before arriving in the Indian market the device will be first unveiled in China and soon will soon enter the Indian market in the last week of Feb. It is a gaming-centric phone and will be featuring a quad rear camera set up with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. Besides this, the company has also picked Virat Kohli as the ambassador of the upcoming device.
Prior to its launch, iQoo 3 5G has been spotted on TENAA as well as Geekbench listings. The company has also shared a post via its official Weibo account about the smartphone. According to the post, the upcoming iQoo 3 5G is going to launch on February 25 at 14.30 PM CST which roughly means as per Indian Standard Time the interested people can watch the event live in India at 12 noon onwards. the launch event is also going to broadcast live via the company’s Weibo account. Also, a day before the launch date was announced, the company also shared an image of the upcoming device that only showed the camera set up. As per the shared image, the phone will be featuring a quad rear camera set up. It reads ‘48 megapixel’ written beside the setup.Image Courtesy: WeiboAccording to the Geekbench listing the device is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor coupled with up to 12GB of RAM.As per the Chinese regulatory TENNA’s listing the device is going to feature a quad rear camera setup that includes 64-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel, a 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel camera sensors. While on the front there will be a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The listing also suggests that iQoo 3 5G will feature a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels of resolution. It will also be powered by the latest Qualcomm processor that will be coupled with 6GB, 8GB or 12GB of RAM along with 128GB or 256GB of internal storage option. 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 speaker segment is completely dominated by just Google and Amazon. The two technology giants keep on launching new and improved devices to compete with one another. The latest to come into play is Amazon Echo (2019). We spent a few days with the smart speaker and here’s what we think of it:
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Amazon Echo (2019) design
Let’s begin by talking about the look and feel of the Amazon Echo (2019). The smart speaker by Amazon is cylindrical in shape, which basically means that its sound output is not unidirectional. Instead, the speaker can distribute sound in all directions uniformly. It is worth mentioning that there is a wraparound mesh-casing on the speaker.
On the top, there is a ring that lights up each time the word “Alexa” is said. Other than that, there are four buttons on the top — two to control the volume, one to summon Alexa and the last is the mute button. Users can make use of the mute button on Amazon Echo (2019) to stop the digital assistant from listening to their commands. This is surely a good thing from privacy point of view, especially for people who wish to use the device in living room or bedroom. The speaker also has a power port and it has support for an AUX cable, too.
The Amazon Echo (2019) is available in Charcoal, Heather, Sandstone and Twilight Blue colour options. The one that we got for review was dressed in Charcoal Black. We should mention that unlike the Echo Plus, Amazon Echo (2019) does not have Zigbee interface, which basically means that there’s no support for smart home devices. But then, smart home devices are yet to gain too much popularity so there will be very few who will be affected by the lack of this feature.
To sum it up, we would say that we liked the design of the smart speaker. It is compact and one can put it literally anywhere. Whether you plan to use it in your living room, kitchen or bedroom, the Amazon Echo (2019) will look chic sitting anywhere.
Amazon Echo (2019) performance
When we speak about the performance of Amazon Echo (2019), the first thing that we should talk about is its digital assistant Alexa. The smart assistant can be used a lot like Google Assistant or Siri on our smartphones. You can ask it to answer your day-to-day queries like what the weather is like or how long will it take for you to commute from your home to office. You can also ask it to play particular kind of songs like Dance, Bollywood and more. It will immediately start a playlist of the genre that has been curated in the music services it has support for. Users can also set alarms and reminders and create shopping lists using Alexa. Having the ability to do all this makes Alexa a great personal assistant plus source for basic information.
Users can also create Routines via the Alexa app. With the Routines feature, you can pre-set the action you want Alexa to take when you speak a particular command. The digital assistant at times will also direct you to a certain Skill in order to complete a task.
While we were happy with Alexa’s performance most of the times, we should point out that there were times when it apologized for not being able to complete a particular command. However, it didn’t happen too many times, so one can completely overlook it too.
Coming to the sound quality of the Amazon Echo, it was pretty decent. According to Amazon, the device comes with neodymium drivers, 3-inch woofer and enhanced back volume which makes the bass feel stronger. We tried listening to various genres of music on Amazon Echo (2019) at different volume levels. While the sound output remained consistent across genres, we should point out that even the maximum volume of the speaker may not be high enough for some. We have used a number of Bluetooth speakers that can play music at high volumes, however Amazon Echo (2019)’s is not the loudest of the lot.
Verdict
At a cost of Rs 9,999, the Amazon Echo (2019) is a decent buy. It has its share of pros and cons. The pros of Amazon Echo include its design and improvements in its digital assistant Alexa. While the sound quality of the speaker is also good, the fact that it could not play on very high volume was a downer. Also, you may have to sign up for a lot of services to make the most out of Amazon’s smart speaker, as the company’s ecosystem in India is limited as compared to Google’s.
Pros
Google Assistant is one of the most used artificial intelligence (AI) assistants. You might be using it while driving your car in Google Maps or simply from your Android smartphone. Google Assistant is present on many devices these days and because it is smart, Google has gone ahead and listed out great commands for its AI that can make your Valentine’s day a special one. These can be used on many devices such as Android Smartphones, Google Home Speakers, Nest Hub etc.
One just needs to say ‘Hey Google’ followed by the following commands and the AI will do the rest.
The list of valentine’s day commands includes:
Hey Google, play romantic music. It will play romantic songs.
Hey Google, show romantic dinner recipes. It will display a selection of great recipes for Valentine’s day.
Hey Google, serenade me. We tried this one but didn’t work for us here in India.
Hey Google, play a podcast about relationships. It does show some good results for relationship podcasts.
Hey Google, tell me a fact about love to learn about love in the animal kingdom. It opens up Wikipedia and shows some good facts.
Hey Google, Happy Valentine’s Day to learn how to say I love you in 8 different languages (Korean, Mandarin, Hindi, French, Spanish, Danish, Gujarati, Indonesian). Yes, it will teach you in all these languages.
Hey Google, do you love me? It creates a heartfelt poem for you.
Hey Google, show me some restaurants near me with a nice ambience. This we use regularly and shows the nearest high ranked eating outlets.
Hey Google, directions to a flower shop near me. Again very self-explanatory, want to buy flowers, use this prompt.
Hey Google, show me movie times. This shows all the latest movie timings in all the movie theatres near you.
Remember for some, your location service should be on and network charges/data charges do apply. Google has made the effort to make your Valentine’s day simpler, these are some neat commands you can give your Google AI to woo your special one or just for fun with friends.
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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer is all set to launch its latest flagship phone Xiaomi Mi 10. Ahead of the launch the company has been teasing the phone for quite a long time. Recently it also shared a poster image of the upcoming smartphone via Weibo. Xiaomi also confirmed that the upcoming device will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. Xiaomi Mi 10 is the successor of Mi 9 that was launched in the year 2019. Read on to know more about the device and how to watch the launch event live.
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Mi 10 expected pricing and How to watch the Livestream:
Today Xiaomi is going to launch its Mi 10 series. The company will be hosting the event via an online broadcast out of concern over Coronavirus in its home market China. The live event will begin at 2 PM CST tat is 11.30 AM as per Indian Standard Timing. It will be broadcasted via the official Xiaomi Weibo account. Until now the company has not revealed the pricing of the upcoming device. As per some reports Xiaomi is going offer the phone in three variants 8GB + 128GB variant, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variant. It is expected to carry a price tag of CNY 4,200 that translates to Rs 43000, CNY 4,500 that translates to Rs 46,000 and CNY 4,900 that comes around Rs 50,200 respectively. The pricing was revealed by GadgetsFlix in its recent leak via Twitter.
Mi 10 expected specifications
The reports suggest that Mi 10 will be featuring a 6.57-inch AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate along with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM memory and 128GB internal storage. Furthermore, it will boast a 4,500mAh battery supported by a 50W Flash Charge technology along with 30W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging. Based on the shared official poster te device will come with three cameras of 108MP, 20MP wide-angle lens with 117 degrees of field view and lastly a 5MP with 50X zoom and OIS. It will also support 4K video recording. 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.
GSMA has announced the cancellations of the 2020 Mobile World Congress. The reason behind the cancellation of the biggest trade show is the fear of the possibility of getting infected by the novel coronavirus. The GSM Association organiser of the Mobile World Congress has been hosting the biggest trade show in the mobile device world since 2006. Like every year the MWC 2020 was to be held in Barcelona Spain from February 24 to February 27. Now due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, the Association has decided to cancel the trade show as there have already been two cases of coronavirus in Spain.
GSMA statement on MWC 2020, “With due regard to the safe and healthy environment in Barcelona and the host country today, the GSMA has cancelled MWC Barcelona 2020 because the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for the GSMA to hold the event.” It further added, “The Host City Parties respect and understand this decision. The GSMA and the Host City Parties will continue to be working in unison and supporting each other for MWC Barcelona 2021 and future editions. Our sympathies at this time are with those affected in China, and all around the world.”
Even before the GSMA’s cancellation of MWC on February 12 many companies that were earlier taking part in the biggest trade show have recently withdrawn from Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 with the outbreak of deadly Coronavirus in China and other parts of the world.Companies such as Amazon, AT&T, Cisco, Amdocs, BT, Ericsson, Facebook, Intel, Deutsche Telekom, HMD Global, MediaTek, Nvidia, McAfee, Nokia, LG, Orange, NTT Docomo, Sony, Vodafone, Sprint, Western Digital, Rakuten, Royole and Vivo have withdrawn their names from the event.More than 30 companies pulled off from exhibiting as well as participating at the show prior to the Association’s announcement. Companies such as TCL and ZTE even cancelled their press conference but assured that they would still have their booths at the tech show. Despite AT&T and Nokia’s announcement over their withdrawal from the MWC the GSMA persisted that the show would go on as in Barcelona as planned. While it affirmed that it will follow measures recommended by WHO and will also provide additional medical support and sanitising products across the venue.The death toll from the coronavirus is on a rise. Earlier this week big companies such as Amazon and Vivo also pulled off from participating at MWC 2020. Amazon issued a statement, “Due to the outbreak and continued concerns about the new coronavirus, the company has decided to withdraw from exhibiting and participating in the Mobile World Congress 2020 event.”Vivo said, “Vivo has been closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (NCP) outbreak and continuously evaluating planned activities. The health and safety of our employees and the public are our top priority. Based on the present situation, we have decided to withdraw from our debut at MWC 2020 and other related events later this month in Barcelona, Spain. We will soon introduce the APEX 2020 concept phone which we had originally planned to showcase at MWC. We will share more updates in due course. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and would like to thank our partners, media friends and consumers for their understanding.”
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On Tuesday the South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 series at the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, California on Tuesday. Following this, the Samsung Galaxy S10 phones have received a massive price cut in India. To recall the S10 series was launched in the country last year in 2019.After the launch of its new flagship phones, Samsung permanently reduced the pricing of Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ as well as Galaxy S10e in the country. The new pricing is now being reflected on Samsung’s official website. But only the 128 storage variants have received a price cut of the Galaxy S10 which means the company has not slashed the price of all the variants. Starting with Samsung Galaxy S10 that earlier cost Rs 71,000 has now received a price cut of Rs 16,000. The device with 128GB of storage now costs Rs 54,900. The smartphone will be available in Prism Black, Prism Blue and Prism white colours. The ICICI bank customers can receive Rs 5000 cashback using their credit cards. Also, no-cost EMI option is also available with Bajaj Finserv. It features a 6.1-inch QHD+ Curved Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display and is powered by an 8nm octa-core Samsung Exynos 9820 SoC processor with 8GB of RAM. It has a triple rear camera and houses a 3,400mAh battery.Moving ahead the 128 storage variant of the Galaxy S10+ is now available at Rs 61,900 down from Rs 79,000. The device receives a price cut of Rs 17,100. The mobile phone comes in five colour variants: Prism white, Prism black, Prism blue, Ceramic black and Ceramic white. Same offers as of S10 are available on the purchase of S10+. It sports a 6.4-inch QHD+ Curved Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display. The phone is powered by 8nm octa-core Samsung Exynos 9820 SoC, with up to 12GB of RAM. It also has triple rear cameras and houses a 4,100mAh battery.The Samsung site earlier flashed the price of Galaxy S10e at Rs 55,900. After the price drop, the phone can be purchased at Rs 47,900. The Company has reduced Rs 8000 on the smartphone. It comes in two colour variants: Prism Black and Prism White. Galaxy S10e features a 5.8-inch full-HD+ Flat Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display as is powered by the same processor as of Galax S10 and S10+.
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German audio brand Sennheiser today announced the launch of its new wireless headphones in India. The company introduced Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless headphones in the country. The audio device comes with a noise cancellation feature as well as Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
On the launch, Mr. Kapil Gulati, Director, Consumer Segment, Sennheiser Electronics India, said, “PXC 550-II is built to offer the best in class audio for both music and calls. This headset has been created to provide an unrivalled experience of sound quality and wireless freedom to its consumers on the go. The PXC 550-II is the right blend of superior comfort, style, elegance and sound output. This extraordinary headset is going to revolutionize the way we experience sound as well as ambient noise and will taking the audio experience to the next level.” Starting with the design first, the PXC 550-II Wireless headphones come with a padded synthetic leather headband, and rotating ear cups for a perfect fit. The company has used the premium lightweight materials like brushed black stainless steel on the robust hinges and sliders that keeps that provides comfortable wearing without fatigue. The fold-flat design makes them compact as well as portable.The newly launched Sennheiser wireless headphones are integrated with an adaptive noise cancellation feature supported by a new Anti-Wind ANC setting. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 compatibility and AAC codec support for superior wireless listening. The headphones also support the new Voice Assistant button that provides one-touch access to voice assistants such as Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. With aptXTM support the headphones deliver outstanding clarity, balance and dynamics while listening to music or watching movies whereas aptXTM Low Latency ensures audio stays in perfect sync with onscreen media.According to the company, the Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless headphones’ active noise cancellation feature adapts to ambient noise levels to provide the exact level of suppression needed while travelling in a bus, metro or a train.The device is touch-enabled the right ear cups can be used to adjust volume, play/pause or skip tracks. This also allows you to receive an incoming call. The headphones automatically turn on and get connected to your device via Bluetooth when they are unfolded. It comes with a Smart Pause feature that automatically detects and pauses the audio when the user takes them off and resumes when they are put back on.The wireless headphones are provided with a Voice Assistant button that launches voice assistant Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. For more personal audio experience the Sennheiser’s free Smart Control app allows you to choose from a selection of presets for different types of audio or customize the sound with the intuitive equalizer as per your liking. With the help of the app, one can also adjust the noise cancellation as well as update the device with the latest firmware. Price and Availability:The Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless headphones will be available from February 12th across the country at Rs 29,990. PXC 550-II will be available across online and offline platforms.
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Electronics maker BenQ has announced the launch of its new Gaming monitor in India. The company expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of the BenQ EX2780Q gaming monitor. The device comes integrated with the company’s own HDRi technology with intelligent visual optimization. It comes with a 27-inch QHD display plus a 144Hz refresh rate along with FreeSync. Rajeev Singh, Managing Director of BenQ India said, “Gamers spend long hours on the monitor for enjoyment and honing their skills. Thus, it is important to provide the best features without compromising on visual health. Our monitors come with HDRi feature and treVolo Speakers for a wonderful gaming experience with least strain on the eyes.” The newly launched gaming monitor features a 27-inch QHD+ IPS panel with 144Hz of refresh rate. It comes equipped with the company’s own proprietary HDRi technology supported by B.I+Tech which enhances visual contents with intelligent control along with stunning clarity and vivid colours. It also improves HDR overexposure visual effects that sometimes causes strain in the eyes in the long run. The monitor is provided with a built-in sensor that detects ambient light levels as well as image content to automatically adjust screen brightness. There are three pre-set modes that include Game HDRi, Cinema HDRi, and Display HDR for better viewing experience under various scenarios.BenQ Gaming Monitor EX2780Q is provided with a 2.1 channel speaker system for enhanced sound quality. There is a 2W speaker for HD sound and a 5W woofer for the well-drained bass. With the five customized sound modes such as Game, Cinema, Pop/Live, Dialog/Vocal, and Rock/Party the device delivers well-defined bass to the high-end sounds to intensify the audio.Keeping in mind the user’s health the device comes with three eye acre features such as Brightness Intelligence Plus (B.I.+), Flicker-free Technology that helps in removing the screen flicker that is responsible for eye fatigue and Low Blue Light Technology filters out harmful blue light. BenQ EX2780Q pricing and availabilityBenQ EX2780Q gaming monitor will a price tag of Rs 36,990. The gaming monitor can be purchased via the e-commerce website Amazon.
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On Tuesday Samsung launched its latest flagship phones at the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, USA. The company introduced new smartphones under its refreshed S series namely Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra. The two high-end devices S20+ and Ultra come with a bigger display, quad cameras along with some great specifications. Initially, the devices will be available in Korean as well as the US markets. So today we have put both the devices against 2019’s Samsung Galaxy S10+ to see how the newly launched devices compare with its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: One UI 2.0 based on the top of Android 10Samsung Galaxy S20+: One UI 2.0 based on the top of Android 10Samsung Galaxy S10+: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Samsung’s One UI
Price
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: $1,399 that translates to Rs 99,800Samsung Galaxy S20+: $1,199 that translates to Rs 85,500Samsung Galaxy S10+: Rs 61,900
Our Take
By looking at the spec sheet it is clear that Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra offer a bigger display than its predecessor. In terms of hardware both the newly launched devices come with the latest processor whereas S10+ comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset. The predecessor is 4G enabled whereas both S20+ and Ultra offer 5G connectivity. The camera on the S20+ Ultra sets it apart from the 2019’s S10+ and S20+. But for those who are planning to upgrade and are on a slightly lower budget the Samsung Galaxy, S20+ is a good choice.
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The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung hosted Galaxy Unpacked in San Francisco, California on Tuesday. At the launch event, the company introduced its much-awaited smartphone Samsung Galaxy Z Flip along with the Galaxy S20 series. The square-shaped foldable smartphone has been part of several leaks and rumours prior to its official launch. Ahead of the launch the device also premiered in an advertisement during Oscars 2020. This is the company’s second smartphone with a foldable design but this one opens and closes vertically along with an Infinity Flex display. To recall last year Samsung launched Galaxy Fold that opens and closes horizontally. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip when closed
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip pricing and availability
The company launched Samsung Galaxy Z Flip in two colour variants Mirror Black and Mirror Purple. Soon Samsung will also introduce the phone in a Mirror Gold colour variant. The device will be available in the select markets including South Korea and the US from February 14 onwards. Samsung has launched the foldable phone with a price tag of $1,380 that translates to Rs 98,400. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip when opened
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip features a 6.7-inch full-HD Dynamic AMOLED (Infinity Flex) display with 1080×2636 pixels of resolution and a 21.9:9 aspect ratio. The outer display is a 1.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 303ppi pixel density and 300×112 pixels of resolution. The device draws its power from a 7nm octa-core processor coupled with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The internal storage can not be expanded as there is no microSD card slot.In terms of camera capabilities, Galaxy Z Flip comes with a dual rear camera set up that consists of a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with f/1.8 aperture and 1.4um pixel size with a 73-degree field of view and another 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture with 1.12um pixel size and 123-degree field of view. The set up also supports HDR10+ video recording. On the front, there is a 10-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.4 aperture with 1.22um pixel size and 80-degree FoV.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip rear panelSamsung Galaxy Z Flip packs a 3300mAh battery with fast charging support and wireless PowerShare. In terms of connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, NFC, MST, and GPS. Sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor. The device measures 87.4×73.6×17.33mm when folded, 167.3×73.6×7.2mm when it is opened and weighs 183 grams. The smartphone opens and shuts vertically rather than like a book. The company has used an Ultra-Thin Glass display instead of plastic the one that has been used on the Samsung Galaxy Fold. According to the company, the glass display is going to last for 200,000 folds. However, the device does not support 5G connectivity, unlike the S20 series that also made its debut at the same event.
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After making so much hype Samsung finally took the wraps off its new S series devices Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra. The three smartphones were launched at the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event in San Francisco, California on Tuesday. The series is the successor to the Galaxy S10 family. The company has been upgrading its Galaxy S series every year, so this year too the company launched S20 and S20 Plus. Usually, the company launches two devices under this series but Galaxy S20 Ultra is a new addition in the family that comes with a 108-megapixel rear camera and a 40-megapixel selfie camera. Each phone will support 5G in the US and other select markets. Read on to know more details about the refreshed series.
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Samsung Galaxy S series pricing and availability
The company launched three smartphones under its S20 series namely Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra. The Galaxy S20 will be priced at $999 that translates to Rs 71,126 whereas Galaxy S20 Plus comes at $1,199 that translates to Rs 99,800. Lastly S20 Ultra will be carrying a price tag of $1,399 that translates to Rs 99,800. The preorders will commence from February 21 onwards. The company has not revealed the Indian pricing and availability but soon the devices will arrive in the Indian market.
Samsung Galaxy S20 specifications
The device runs on One UI 2.0 based on the top of Android 10. It features a 6.2-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED screen (Infinity-O display) with 1,440×3,200 pixels of resolution. It offers a high refresh rate of 120Hz. Under the hood, there is a 7nm octa-core Exynos 990 processor or will get Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 in select markets. It will be offered with 12GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage that can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card. For biometrics, the company has provided Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock feature. It is IP68 certified for dust and water resistance.For photos, there is a triple rear camera set up consisting of a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor with f/2 aperture and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture. The camera set up also supports 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 30x Super-Resolution Zoom. For selfies, there is a 10-megapixel autofocus sensor with f/2.2 aperture.Galaxy S20 packs a 4000mAh battery supported by 25W fast charger, wireless charging and PowerShare support.
Samsung Galaxy S20+ specifications
The Smartphone is similar to S20 in some aspects. Starting with the differences first, Galaxy S20+ as a 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED screen(Infinity-O display) with 1,440×3,200 pixels of resolution. It comes with a larger battery with a capacity of 4,500mAh with wireless charging and PowerShare support. The device is powered by the same processor coupled with 12GB of RAM and with two storage options of 128GB and 512GB. Both the storage options can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card.Here in Galaxy S20+, you get an additional camera sensor which means the device features a quad-camera set up. The setup consists of an additional rear depth camera that makes use of the ToF feature for better subject recognition. Else all the other camera sensors including the selfie camera are the same as the Galaxy S20.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra specifications
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is the biggest among the other two siblings. You get a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED screen (Infinity-O display) with a pixel count of 511ppi. Here also the same goes for the processor you get either Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 processor with two RAM options of 12GB and 16GB paired with 128GB or 512GB. Both the storage options can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card.The camera set up of Galaxy S20 Ultra consists of a 108-megapixel camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture along with a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor with f/3.5 aperture. Further assisted by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a ToF VGA camera. The camera system supports 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 100x Super-Resolution Zoom. On the front, there is a 40-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture. The device houses a 5000mAh battery that is supported by 45W fast charging it also supports wireless charging and PowerShare feature.
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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi today launched Redmi 8A Dual in India at affordable pricing. The Smartphone is the successor of Redmi 8A that was launched in the country in 2019. Redmi 8A Dual is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor as well as a 5000mAh battery. The device will take on Realme C3 which was launched last week only in the same price segment. Let’s compare Redmi 8A Dual with Redmi 8A and Realme C3 to know which is the best buy.
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Display
Redmi 8A Dual:6.22-inch HD+ display with a 720 x 1520 resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratioRedmi 8A:6.22-inch HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio along with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protectionRealme C3: 6.5-inch mini drop full-screen display and a waterdrop notch
Redmi 8A Dual: 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensorRedmi 8A:12-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor with an aperture of f/1.8Realme C3:12-megapixel main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary camera with f/2.4 aperture
Redmi 8A Dual: 2GB RAM with 32Gb of storage and 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storageRedmi 8A:2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage option and 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storageRealme C3:3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage
Redmi 8A Dual: Android 10.0 based MiUi 11Redmi 8A: Android 9 Pie along with MIUI 10 skinned on topRealme C3: Realme UI that is based on Android 10 and ColorOS 7
If we consider the pricing then there is hardly any difference in the pricing of all the three devices. But if you need a phone with better cameras then the newly launched Redmi 8A Dual is a better option as it offers a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. But Realme C3 comes with a larger display than the other two Redmi phones.
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The South Korean smartphone manufacturer Samsung today is going to host Galaxy unpacked event 2020 in San Francisco, California. During the launch, the company is going to launch two new devices namely Samsung Galaxy S20 series as well as Galaxy Z Flip. Alongside both the smartphone the company is expected to introduce Galaxy Buds+. The company is rumoured to launch three phones under the Galaxy S20 series namely Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra.
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How to watch the live stream of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event 2020
The Galaxy Unpacked Event is going to be held today in San Francisco, California. The launch event will begin at 11 AM PST which is February 12 at 12.30 midnight IST. If you have not received the invitation and do not want to miss the live-action then you can watch it live at the dedicated microsite.
Samsung Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip expected pricing
Recently we came across a report that revealed the pricing of both Samsung Galaxy S20 Series and Galaxy Z Flip. as we already mentioned that the company is rumoured to launch three devices under the S20 Series. The Galaxy S20 is expected to come with a price tag of $999 that translates to Rs 72,000 whereas the Galaxy S20+ is expected to carry a price tag of $1,199 that translates to Rs 85,400. Lastly, Galaxy S20 Ultra is expected to launch at $1,399 that translates to Rs 99,600. The much-awaited square-shaped foldable phone Galaxy Z Flip is going to debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event 2020. It is rumoured to come with a price tag of 1,500 euros that translates to Rs 1,17,000 as per Indian currency.On the other hand, the company will also bring Samsung Galaxy Buds+ at the event. As per a leaked listing, the audio device is going to carry a price tag of $149 that translates to Rs 10,610.Image courtesy: Evan Blass
Samsung Galaxy S20 series expected specifications
The reports suggest that Galaxy S20 will be featuring a Full HD+ display offering a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. The smartphone will have multiple cameras, a 12MP primary sensor, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. Whereas the high-end model is going to consist of a 108-megapixel ISOCELL Bright HMX primary sensor. The Galaxy S20 is said to come with a 4,000mAh battery, whereas S20+ will pack a 4,500mAh battery and the Ultra model will be housing a 5,000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip specifications
Samsung is going to launch another foldable phone that opens and shuts vertically. The device is said to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal memory which is not expandable. It will come with a 3,300mAh battery with a 15W charger and will also support up to 9 watts of wireless charging. The fingerprint scanner will be on the edge of the case on one side.Image Courtesy: WinFutureThe reports suggest that there will be two main cameras one on the back with a resolution of 12 megapixels. The primary camera sensor has an F/1.8 aperture and a 123-degree field of view whereas the ultra-wide-angle camera offers F/2.2 aperture. The flexible screen will have a selfie camera of 10 megapixels with F/2.0 aperture.
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After Intel, Sony, LG Electronics, Ericsson, Nvidia, NTT DoCoMo, and Amazon now Vivo has to withdraw from Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020, due to the coronavirus outbreak. With the outbreak of deadly Coronavirus in China and other parts of the world, many other electronic giants have pulled out their names from the upcoming event. The event is going to be hosted in Barcelona, Spain starting February 24 to February 27.The Chinese smartphone manufacturer in its statement said, “Vivo has been closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (NCP) outbreak and continuously evaluating planned activities. The health and safety of our employees and the public are our top priority. Based on the present situation, we have decided to withdraw from our debut at MWC 2020 and other related events later this month in Barcelona, Spain. We will soon introduce the APEX 2020 concept phone which we had originally planned to showcase at MWC. We will share more updates in due course. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and would like to thank our partners, media friends and consumers for their understanding.”The company had planned to showcase its Apex 2020 concept phone at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 trade show. But now the company has decided to withdraw from exhibiting and participating from the event on health and safety grounds. The death toll from coronavirus is on the rise and it has infected more than 42,000 people globally including India. On Sunday popular e-commerce company Amazon also issued a statement that says, “Due to the outbreak and continued concerns about the new coronavirus, the company has decided to withdraw from exhibiting and participating in the Mobile World Congress 2020 event.”Other companies such as Intel, Ericsson, Sony and Nvidia have also decided to skip the event that will take place in Barcelona from February 24.
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Today Xiaomi India has launched its new smartphone under the budget segment in India. The company rolled out Redmi 8A Dual in the country. The key highlights of the device include a 5000mAh battery with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor along with a dual camera set up. Alongside the smartphone, the company also launched Redmi power banks. These two devices were already launched by Xiaomi in China last year in 2019.
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Redmi 8A Dual and Redmi Power Banks pricing and availability
Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual has been introduced in the country in two variants 2GB RAM with 32Gb of storage and 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage. The former has been priced at Rs 6499 while the former’s price has been set at Rs 6999. It will be available in three colour options: Sea Blue, Sky White and Midnight Grey. The device will go on its first sale via e-commerce platforms Amazon, Mi.com as well as Mi Home stores from February 18 at 12 noon onwards. The company also launched Redmi power banks in two capacities of 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh. The 10,000mAh model will be available at Rs 799 whereas the 20,000mAh model’s price has been set at Rs 1499. This will also go on sale from February 18.
Redmi 8A and Redmi power banks specifications
Starting with Redmi 8A Dual, which is also an upgraded variant of Redmi 8A which was launched in the country last year. The newly launched device features a 6.22-inch HD+ display with water drop notch and 1520×720 pixels of resolution that is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone draws its power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor coupled with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 512GB via a microSD card. In terms of cameras, Redmi 8A Dual comes with a dual camera set on its rear panel. The set up consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. While on the front there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Redmi 8A Dual has a P2i coating that makes it splash resistant. It packs a 5000mAh battery that is supported by an 18W fast charging technology. However, the company provides a 10W charger out of the box. The Chinese company also launched Redmi Power Bank in the country in two capacities 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh. Redmi Power Bank 10,000mAh model comes with a 10W charging support whereas the 20000mAh model offers 18W two way fast charging support. Both models are capable of charging two devices at the same time. To charge the devices one can use either MicroUSB or USB Type-C port.
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The Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is all set to launch its new smartphone in India today. The company is going to launch Redmi 9A which is also a successor to Redmi 8A which was launched last year in the month of September. The device will be introduced under the budget segment targeting the youth. It’s been a week now since the company has been teasing the phone across all its social media channels. Read on to know more about its expected pricing as well as its specifications.
Redmi 9A expected pricing and how to watch the live stream
Xiaomi India is going to launch its new smartphone Redmi 9A in India today. The launch event is going to begin at 12 noon onwards and will be live-streamed via Mi.com as well as its social media channels and Amazon India. The e-commerce website is the official sales partner of Redmi 9A. Both Mi.com and Amazon India website have been teasing the phone on their own platforms to reveal its key features. As we are already aware that Redmi 9A is the successor of Redmi 8A so it is going to come with upgraded features as well as specifications. The company has not revealed the pricing of the upcoming device but we can expect the pricing will be similar to its predecessor. Redmi 8A was launched with a price tag of Rs 6,499 for the 2GB of RAM with 32GB of storage and the GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage option was priced at Rs Rs 6,999. The company has been teasing the phone via a dedicated microsite on Mi.com and Amazon. Redmi 9A has been teased with a tag line such as ‘Desh ka dumdaar smartphone’. As per the microsite, the device is going to come with a 5,000mAh battery along with good camera capabilities. The smartphone will be featuring a dual rear camera setup. In addition to this, the handset is expected to be powered by MediaTek Helio G70 processor.Besides this, the company is going to launch other products other than the smartphone. Today Redmi will launch Redmi power bank with 10,000mAh capacity and 20,000mAh. To recall Xiaomi launched both the power banks in China last year. In its home market both the devices have been priced at CNY 59 that translates to Rs 602 and at CNY 99 that translates to Rs 1,000 respectively.
Alongside Redmi 9A and Redmi power banks, the Chinese company will launch RedmiBook 13 today. The company announced the arrival of the device via a recent teaser video. RedmiBook was also launched in China last year prior to its India launch. There the notebook was priced at CNY 4,199 that translates to Rs 42,900. It features a 13.3-inch full-HD anti-glare display. The upcoming notebook is powered by a 10th generation Intel Core processor.
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Onida was a household brand in the late ’80s and most of the ’90s. However, with the emergence of television from makers such as Samsung and LG, the homegrown brand has always been on the back foot ever since. Now the game has changed as Onida has partnered with Amazon and brought Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV to the India market. This is the first of its type from the Indian company, which is trying to make a comeback in the already thick TV market. We got our hands on the Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch and this is our review of the new smart TV.
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Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV Design and Display
Upfront the Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV looks like any other flatscreen in the market. Black plastic bezels hold the 32-inch LED flat tube. The front also has the Onida branding at the bottom. The box contains the table feet as well as the wall mount. Setting it up is easy and with the supplied screws as well as an easy to understand user guide, you can set it up in no time. The TV set weighs 4.5 Kg, which is not heavy at all to work with.
Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV has twin down-firing speakers, which have 16W RMS output. The rear is also made up of plastic that has a lot happening on it. The right bottom has the single-use joystick button that can be used to change channels and also volume. The rear has two ports placements. One is on the side that holds 3 HDMI, 1 USB and a 3.5mm headphone port. The bottom has a down-facing port panel that has Ethernet, Antenna, composite and a power port. Both are accessible easily since the TV is light to manoeuvre.
The Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV comes with a minimalistic remote that has all the essential buttons as well as quick buttons for Amazon Prime, Netflix etc. It also has a MIC on it since the TV is a smart one. One can just talk to Alexa and find their latest OTT programs with a push of a button. 2 triple ‘A’ cells power the remote and those also come in the box.
Performance
Let’s get this out of the way, the Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV is not FHD TV it is just HD, which means it can only display graphics up to 720P resolution. Which kind of is a deal-breaker for many, however, we would want to stress on the point that the colours and sharpness along with the swift FireTV OS make up for it. Talking about which, the Fire TV OS setup takes about 10 minutes to complete and once done you are set to watch all your favourite shows.
The boot time is slightly high, however since it just has 1GB RAM inside, 20-25 seconds for the TV to start is not bad. The TV opens directly in the FireTV OS system and you get all the apps such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, Zee5, Alt Balaji, Hotstar etc right from the get go. YouTube is also there and one can download more apps if the need be. There is 4GB storage inside, so that can hold some extra apps. For video and picture playback, you would need to connect them using the USB drive. All popular formats such as JPEG, MP4, MP3 are supported from the USB drive.
We played a lot of YouTube videos as well as Netflix programs on the TV and we found the experience to be very decent. Since this TV is made for small to mid-size rooms, the sound drivers do good. In rooms bigger than 20×15 feet you might want to buy additional speakers. Another great aspect of the TV is Alexa integration and it works almost flawlessly. It recognised our accent 10 out of 10 times and 9 out 10 times displayed the correct results. All the Alexa skills come into the Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV as well and one can make use of them just like any other Alexa device.
Verdict
At Rs 13,999 Onida has got itself a contender in the segment. We would have loved it if the Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV was Full HD and not just HD. However, good crisp colours and deep blacks do make up for it. The TV is being built near Mumbai and Onida assures good after-sales for the product. The Fire TV OS makes you feel at home and one can easily navigate through. If you are looking for a smart TV in a budget and do not mind the common looks, the Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV is a very good option.
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The microsite also consists of a video teaser in which Bollywood actor Vidyut Jamwas is seen introducing the phone. This also indicates that the Bollywood actor will be the brand ambassador for the upcoming device in India. A text provides reads, “ Introducing Dual Punch Hole Camera in Oppo Reno 3 Pro.” It further highlighted the camera capabilities, “It helps create dreamlike images with Dual Lens Bokeh. The Dual Front Camera provides Binocular Bokeh Effect by sharpening the edges and producing background gradient.”
But surprisingly another microsite created by Oppo reveals that Oppo Reno 3 Pro is going to launch on March 2. Here popular Bollywood Actor Ranbir Kapoor is seen teasing the phone via a short video teaser. The teaser gave us the first glimpse of the upcoming device which also flaunts a quad-camera setup along and the dual hole-punch selfie camera module. The company is teasing the phone as the world’s first 44-megapixel dual punch hole camera.
To recall Oppo Reno 3 was launched in China last year in the month of December. The company launched two devices under the series namely Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro.
Reno 3 comes in two variants 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant at CNY 3,399 that translates to Rs 34,000 whereas the 12GB RAM + 128GB storage one comes at CNY 3,699 that translates to Rs 36,999. The company offers the phone in four colour options Misty White, Moon Night Black, Sunrise Impression and Blue Starry Night.
Coming to the Oppo Reno 3 Pro, which has been launched in two variants 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. Both the options carry a price tag of CNY 4,199 that translates to Rs 41,000 for the base variant while the top variant comes at CNY 4,499 that trants to Rs 46,000.
Oppo launched two Reno 3 devices in China but it is still unclear whether in India it would include Reno 3 because the company is only teasing Reno 2 Pro for the Indian market.
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The microsite also consists of a video teaser in which Bollywood actor Vidyut Jamwas is seen introducing the phone. This also indicates that the Bollywood actor will be the brand ambassador for the upcoming device in India. A text provides reads, “ Introducing Dual Punch Hole Camera in Oppo Reno 3 Pro.” It further highlighted the camera capabilities, “It helps create dreamlike images with Dual Lens Bokeh. The Dual Front Camera provides Binocular Bokeh Effect by sharpening the edges and producing background gradient.”
But surprisingly another microsite created by Oppo reveals that Oppo Reno 3 Pro is going to launch on March 2. Here popular Bollywood Actor Ranbir Kapoor is seen teasing the phone via a short video teaser. The teaser gave us the first glimpse of the upcoming device which also flaunts a quad-camera setup along and the dual hole-punch selfie camera module. The company is teasing the phone as the world’s first 44-megapixel dual punch hole camera.
To recall Oppo Reno 3 was launched in China last year in the month of December. The company launched two devices under the series namely Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro.
Reno 3 comes in two variants 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant at CNY 3,399 that translates to Rs 34,000 whereas the 12GB RAM + 128GB storage one comes at CNY 3,699 that translates to Rs 36,999. The company offers the phone in four colour options Misty White, Moon Night Black, Sunrise Impression and Blue Starry Night.
Coming to the Oppo Reno 3 Pro, which has been launched in two variants 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. Both the options carry a price tag of CNY 4,199 that translates to Rs 41,000 for the base variant while the top variant comes at CNY 4,499 that trants to Rs 46,000.
Oppo launched two Reno 3 devices in China but it is still unclear whether in India it would include Reno 3 because the company is only teasing Reno 2 Pro for the Indian market.
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As per the Samsung India website has started taking registration for the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra. To register all you need to do is fill your personal information that is the name, email ID, mobile number and pin code to register. Also, those who prefer Galaxy Z Flip over S20 series can also do the same to pre-register. In India, Samsung Galaxy S20 will be available in various colours Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink. Whereas S20+ will come in Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black. Lastly S20 Ultra will be available in Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black.
The company has launched the phone in the US and all the phones will be available in the market in the US as well as Korea. But until now there has been no word from the company’s side with regard to pricing and availability of Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphones and Galaxy Z Flip. As the company has already started taking the pre-registration this indicates that all the newly launched devices will arrive soon in the Indian market sometime in the last week of February and will start selling from March 6th onwards.
To recall earlier this week Samsung launched S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra. The Galaxy S20 comes with a price tag of $999 that translates to Rs 71,126 whereas Galaxy S20+ can be purchased at $1,199 that translates to Rs 99,800. The Galaxy S20 Ultra carries a price tag of $1,399 that translates to Rs 99,800.
On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip that comes with a clamshell design ass been launched by the company Samsung at $1,380 that translates to Rs 98,400. Initially, Samsung will be offering the phone in two colours: Mirror Black and Mirror Purple. Soon it will also be available in a Mirror Gold colour variant.
The Indian price or Samsung Galaxy S20 series is as follows:
• Galaxy S20: INR 66,999
• Galaxy S20+: INR 73,999
• Galaxy S20 Ultra: INR 92,999
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As per the Samsung India website has started taking registration for the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra. To register all you need to do is fill your personal information that is the name, email ID, mobile number and pin code to register. Also, those who prefer Galaxy Z Flip over S20 series can also do the same to pre-register. In India, Samsung Galaxy S20 will be available in various colours Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink. Whereas S20+ will come in Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black. Lastly S20 Ultra will be available in Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black.
The company has launched the phone in the US and all the phones will be available in the market in the US as well as Korea. But until now there has been no word from the company’s side with regard to pricing and availability of Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphones and Galaxy Z Flip. As the company has already started taking the pre-registration this indicates that all the newly launched devices will arrive soon in the Indian market sometime in the last week of February and will start selling from March 6th onwards.
To recall earlier this week Samsung launched S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra. The Galaxy S20 comes with a price tag of $999 that translates to Rs 71,126 whereas Galaxy S20+ can be purchased at $1,199 that translates to Rs 99,800. The Galaxy S20 Ultra carries a price tag of $1,399 that translates to Rs 99,800.
On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Flip that comes with a clamshell design ass been launched by the company Samsung at $1,380 that translates to Rs 98,400. Initially, Samsung will be offering the phone in two colours: Mirror Black and Mirror Purple. Soon it will also be available in a Mirror Gold colour variant.
The Indian price or Samsung Galaxy S20 series is as follows:
• Galaxy S20: INR 66,999
• Galaxy S20+: INR 73,999
• Galaxy S20 Ultra: INR 92,999
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In terms of camera, Mi 10 sports a quad rear camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel Samsung’s l ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor and a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens with a 123-degree field of view. Further assisted by twin 2-megapixel camera sensor. On the front, it consists of a 20-megapixel front camera for taking selfies and video calls.
The Mi 10 Pro features a quad rear camera set up that consists of a 108-megapixel l ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor by Samsung along with a 20-megapixel wide-angle camera with a 117-degrees field of view. The set up is aided by the 12-megapixel camera sensor and 8-megapixel telephoto lens. It supports 8K video recording. While on the front there is a 20-megapixel selfie camera.
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In terms of camera, Mi 10 sports a quad rear camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel Samsung’s l ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor and a 13-megapixel wide-angle lens with a 123-degree field of view. Further assisted by twin 2-megapixel camera sensor. On the front, it consists of a 20-megapixel front camera for taking selfies and video calls.
The Mi 10 Pro features a quad rear camera set up that consists of a 108-megapixel l ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor by Samsung along with a 20-megapixel wide-angle camera with a 117-degrees field of view. The set up is aided by the 12-megapixel camera sensor and 8-megapixel telephoto lens. It supports 8K video recording. While on the front there is a 20-megapixel selfie camera.
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The Amazon Echo (2019) is available in Charcoal, Heather, Sandstone and Twilight Blue colour options. The one that we got for review was dressed in Charcoal Black. We should mention that unlike the Echo Plus, Amazon Echo (2019) does not have Zigbee interface, which basically means that there’s no support for smart home devices. But then, smart home devices are yet to gain too much popularity so there will be very few who will be affected by the lack of this feature.
To sum it up, we would say that we liked the design of the smart speaker. It is compact and one can put it literally anywhere. Whether you plan to use it in your living room, kitchen or bedroom, the Amazon Echo (2019) will look chic sitting anywhere.
Users can also create Routines via the Alexa app. With the Routines feature, you can pre-set the action you want Alexa to take when you speak a particular command. The digital assistant at times will also direct you to a certain Skill in order to complete a task.
While we were happy with Alexa’s performance most of the times, we should point out that there were times when it apologized for not being able to complete a particular command. However, it didn’t happen too many times, so one can completely overlook it too.
Coming to the sound quality of the Amazon Echo, it was pretty decent. According to Amazon, the device comes with neodymium drivers, 3-inch woofer and enhanced back volume which makes the bass feel stronger. We tried listening to various genres of music on Amazon Echo (2019) at different volume levels. While the sound output remained consistent across genres, we should point out that even the maximum volume of the speaker may not be high enough for some. We have used a number of Bluetooth speakers that can play music at high volumes, however Amazon Echo (2019)’s is not the loudest of the lot.
The Amazon Echo (2019) is available in Charcoal, Heather, Sandstone and Twilight Blue colour options. The one that we got for review was dressed in Charcoal Black. We should mention that unlike the Echo Plus, Amazon Echo (2019) does not have Zigbee interface, which basically means that there’s no support for smart home devices. But then, smart home devices are yet to gain too much popularity so there will be very few who will be affected by the lack of this feature.
To sum it up, we would say that we liked the design of the smart speaker. It is compact and one can put it literally anywhere. Whether you plan to use it in your living room, kitchen or bedroom, the Amazon Echo (2019) will look chic sitting anywhere.
Users can also create Routines via the Alexa app. With the Routines feature, you can pre-set the action you want Alexa to take when you speak a particular command. The digital assistant at times will also direct you to a certain Skill in order to complete a task.
While we were happy with Alexa’s performance most of the times, we should point out that there were times when it apologized for not being able to complete a particular command. However, it didn’t happen too many times, so one can completely overlook it too.
Coming to the sound quality of the Amazon Echo, it was pretty decent. According to Amazon, the device comes with neodymium drivers, 3-inch woofer and enhanced back volume which makes the bass feel stronger. We tried listening to various genres of music on Amazon Echo (2019) at different volume levels. While the sound output remained consistent across genres, we should point out that even the maximum volume of the speaker may not be high enough for some. We have used a number of Bluetooth speakers that can play music at high volumes, however Amazon Echo (2019)’s is not the loudest of the lot.
The newly launched Sennheiser wireless headphones are integrated with an adaptive noise cancellation feature supported by a new Anti-Wind ANC setting. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 compatibility and AAC codec support for superior wireless listening. The headphones also support the new Voice Assistant button that provides one-touch access to voice assistants such as Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. With aptXTM support the headphones deliver outstanding clarity, balance and dynamics while listening to music or watching movies whereas aptXTM Low Latency ensures audio stays in perfect sync with onscreen media.
According to the company, the Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless headphones’ active noise cancellation feature adapts to ambient noise levels to provide the exact level of suppression needed while travelling in a bus, metro or a train.
The device is touch-enabled the right ear cups can be used to adjust volume, play/pause or skip tracks. This also allows you to receive an incoming call. The headphones automatically turn on and get connected to your device via Bluetooth when they are unfolded. It comes with a Smart Pause feature that automatically detects and pauses the audio when the user takes them off and resumes when they are put back on.
The wireless headphones are provided with a Voice Assistant button that launches voice assistant Siri, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. For more personal audio experience the Sennheiser’s free Smart Control app allows you to choose from a selection of presets for different types of audio or customize the sound with the intuitive equalizer as per your liking. With the help of the app, one can also adjust the noise cancellation as well as update the device with the latest firmware.
Price and Availability:
The Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless headphones will be available from February 12th across the country at Rs 29,990. PXC 550-II will be available across online and offline platforms.
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BenQ Gaming Monitor EX2780Q is provided with a 2.1 channel speaker system for enhanced sound quality. There is a 2W speaker for HD sound and a 5W woofer for the well-drained bass. With the five customized sound modes such as Game, Cinema, Pop/Live, Dialog/Vocal, and Rock/Party the device delivers well-defined bass to the high-end sounds to intensify the audio.
Keeping in mind the user’s health the device comes with three eye acre features such as Brightness Intelligence Plus (B.I.+), Flicker-free Technology that helps in removing the screen flicker that is responsible for eye fatigue and Low Blue Light Technology filters out harmful blue light.
BenQ EX2780Q pricing and availability
BenQ EX2780Q gaming monitor will a price tag of Rs 36,990. The gaming monitor can be purchased via the e-commerce website Amazon.
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BenQ Gaming Monitor EX2780Q is provided with a 2.1 channel speaker system for enhanced sound quality. There is a 2W speaker for HD sound and a 5W woofer for the well-drained bass. With the five customized sound modes such as Game, Cinema, Pop/Live, Dialog/Vocal, and Rock/Party the device delivers well-defined bass to the high-end sounds to intensify the audio.
Keeping in mind the user’s health the device comes with three eye acre features such as Brightness Intelligence Plus (B.I.+), Flicker-free Technology that helps in removing the screen flicker that is responsible for eye fatigue and Low Blue Light Technology filters out harmful blue light.
BenQ EX2780Q pricing and availability
BenQ EX2780Q gaming monitor will a price tag of Rs 36,990. The gaming monitor can be purchased via the e-commerce website Amazon.
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For photos, there is a triple rear camera set up consisting of a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor with f/2 aperture and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture. The camera set up also supports 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 30x Super-Resolution Zoom. For selfies, there is a 10-megapixel autofocus sensor with f/2.2 aperture.
Galaxy S20 packs a 4000mAh battery supported by 25W fast charger, wireless charging and PowerShare support.
Here in Galaxy S20+, you get an additional camera sensor which means the device features a quad-camera set up. The setup consists of an additional rear depth camera that makes use of the ToF feature for better subject recognition. Else all the other camera sensors including the selfie camera are the same as the Galaxy S20.
The camera set up of Galaxy S20 Ultra consists of a 108-megapixel camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture along with a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor with f/3.5 aperture. Further assisted by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a ToF VGA camera. The camera system supports 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 100x Super-Resolution Zoom. On the front, there is a 40-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.
The device houses a 5000mAh battery that is supported by 45W fast charging it also supports wireless charging and PowerShare feature.
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For photos, there is a triple rear camera set up consisting of a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor with f/2 aperture and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture. The camera set up also supports 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 30x Super-Resolution Zoom. For selfies, there is a 10-megapixel autofocus sensor with f/2.2 aperture.
Galaxy S20 packs a 4000mAh battery supported by 25W fast charger, wireless charging and PowerShare support.
Here in Galaxy S20+, you get an additional camera sensor which means the device features a quad-camera set up. The setup consists of an additional rear depth camera that makes use of the ToF feature for better subject recognition. Else all the other camera sensors including the selfie camera are the same as the Galaxy S20.
The camera set up of Galaxy S20 Ultra consists of a 108-megapixel camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture along with a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor with f/3.5 aperture. Further assisted by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a ToF VGA camera. The camera system supports 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom and 100x Super-Resolution Zoom. On the front, there is a 40-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.
The device houses a 5000mAh battery that is supported by 45W fast charging it also supports wireless charging and PowerShare feature.
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In terms of cameras, Redmi 8A Dual comes with a dual camera set on its rear panel. The set up consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. While on the front there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera.
Redmi 8A Dual has a P2i coating that makes it splash resistant. It packs a 5000mAh battery that is supported by an 18W fast charging technology. However, the company provides a 10W charger out of the box.
The Chinese company also launched Redmi Power Bank in the country in two capacities 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh. Redmi Power Bank 10,000mAh model comes with a 10W charging support whereas the 20000mAh model offers 18W two way fast charging support. Both models are capable of charging two devices at the same time. To charge the devices one can use either MicroUSB or USB Type-C port.
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The company has been teasing the phone via a dedicated microsite on Mi.com and Amazon. Redmi 9A has been teased with a tag line such as ‘Desh ka dumdaar smartphone’. As per the microsite, the device is going to come with a 5,000mAh battery along with good camera capabilities. The smartphone will be featuring a dual rear camera setup. In addition to this, the handset is expected to be powered by MediaTek Helio G70 processor.
Besides this, the company is going to launch other products other than the smartphone. Today Redmi will launch Redmi power bank with 10,000mAh capacity and 20,000mAh. To recall Xiaomi launched both the power banks in China last year. In its home market both the devices have been priced at CNY 59 that translates to Rs 602 and at CNY 99 that translates to Rs 1,000 respectively.
Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV has twin down-firing speakers, which have 16W RMS output. The rear is also made up of plastic that has a lot happening on it. The right bottom has the single-use joystick button that can be used to change channels and also volume. The rear has two ports placements. One is on the side that holds 3 HDMI, 1 USB and a 3.5mm headphone port. The bottom has a down-facing port panel that has Ethernet, Antenna, composite and a power port. Both are accessible easily since the TV is light to manoeuvre.
Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV has twin down-firing speakers, which have 16W RMS output. The rear is also made up of plastic that has a lot happening on it. The right bottom has the single-use joystick button that can be used to change channels and also volume. The rear has two ports placements. One is on the side that holds 3 HDMI, 1 USB and a 3.5mm headphone port. The bottom has a down-facing port panel that has Ethernet, Antenna, composite and a power port. Both are accessible easily since the TV is light to manoeuvre.
The Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV comes with a minimalistic remote that has all the essential buttons as well as quick buttons for Amazon Prime, Netflix etc. It also has a MIC on it since the TV is a smart one. One can just talk to Alexa and find their latest OTT programs with a push of a button. 2 triple ‘A’ cells power the remote and those also come in the box.
The boot time is slightly high, however since it just has 1GB RAM inside, 20-25 seconds for the TV to start is not bad. The TV opens directly in the FireTV OS system and you get all the apps such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, Zee5, Alt Balaji, Hotstar etc right from the get go. YouTube is also there and one can download more apps if the need be. There is 4GB storage inside, so that can hold some extra apps. For video and picture playback, you would need to connect them using the USB drive. All popular formats such as JPEG, MP4, MP3 are supported from the USB drive.
We played a lot of YouTube videos as well as Netflix programs on the TV and we found the experience to be very decent. Since this TV is made for small to mid-size rooms, the sound drivers do good. In rooms bigger than 20×15 feet you might want to buy additional speakers. Another great aspect of the TV is Alexa integration and it works almost flawlessly. It recognised our accent 10 out of 10 times and 9 out 10 times displayed the correct results. All the Alexa skills come into the Onida Fire TV Edition 32-inch TV as well and one can make use of them just like any other Alexa device.