Cupertino-based technology giant Apple is reportedly planning to move around 15-30% of its hardware manufacturing out of China. According to a recent report that has surfaced online, the company has a growing team that is specifically looking at moving production. Apple has also asked its key manufacturing partners like Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron to evaluate the options that are available.
The report, which first surfaced on Nikkei, says that the reason behind the change is the ongoing trade war between the United States and China. We should mention that the tensions would get more intense by the end of this month when a 25% tariffs will be introduced on smartphones, laptops and tablets. But then, regardless of which way the dispute goes, Apple is reportedly certain about shifting the production.
Speaking on the matter, an Apple supplier told Nikkei, “A lower birthrate, higher labor costs and the risk of overly centralizing its production in one country. These adverse factors are not going anywhere… with or without the final round of the $300 billion tariff.”
It is worth noticing that US President Donald Trump has repeatedly mentioned that Apple was open to the idea of getting its production from China to the United States. However, it is also being speculated that the company will be shifting its production to countries in South East Asia. India and Vietnam have a very good chance of becoming the next manufacturing hub for the company.
The Cupertino-based technology giant has already been producing lower-cost iPhones in India and it has already been considering to get the production of higher models too because the tariffs on imported smartphones in the country are very high. In fact, Apple’s sales faced a major fall in the because the prices of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR are too high because of the import duty that was levied on them.
Recently, even Foxconn said that it has the capacity of moving the production of US iPhones out of China if it is required to do so. Another thing that is worth mentioning is that apart from Vietnam and India, other countries being considered for iPhone manufacturing are Mexico, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
According to an Apple supplier who spoke to Nikkei, shifting the entire ecosystem of production out of China will be a “painful and difficult process.” China has a huge workforce of skilled workers and its infrastructure is not prone to problems like power cuts. The process to move production will be a slow one and it will at least take 18 months, if not more to do it.
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Netflix is one among the most popular video streaming platform today and its vast library of content manages to attract new users by the day. Another key reason why it is so popular is that it can be watched across multiple devices including TVs, PCs, tablets, laptops, and even on smartphones. However, most people enjoy watching their favourite content on big-screens and preferably at their own homes. This may be the reason why so many people stay glued to their TVs in their living room watching shows on Netflix. Now, catering to this audience, the company has today released a list of ‘Netflix Recommended TVs’. As the name suggests, this is basically a list of televisions that the company recommends for the best possible viewing experience.
According to Netflix, a TV has to fulfill seven of its criteria to be in its recommended list. The criteria include:
It should be able to remember where the subscriber had last left off.
The TV should launch the app quickly
There should also be a Netflix button on the TV’s remote control
The TV should have a UI from which the user can easily access Netflix icon.
The TV should also have the latest version of the app and a high-resolution Netflix interface.
The TV should have the ‘Always Fresh’ feature that updates the Netflix app in the background of that new content can be seen on the app’s home page.
Now, let’s finally talk about the list of televisions that have received the Netflix Recommended TV badge. The list includes three main TV brands – Sony, Samsung and Panasonic. Take a look:
It should be noted that the list of TVs released by Netflix is a global list. The list includes certain TVs which are available in India but some of them have not been launched in the country yet.
The streaming service states that, if the TV has the “Netflix Recommended TV” logo on it then it means that the device has passed certain testing to make sure that it offers great performance to the users and is easy to access the app along with other services.
Motorola One Vision smartphone is all set to launch in India today. The handset will be unveiled at an event in New Delhi that is scheduled to begin at 12 pm IST. The device is the first ever by the company to come with a hole-punch display cutout to house the selfie camera. Since the smartphone‘s front camera is embedded in its display itself, it offers a full-screen experience to users with its 21:9 CinemaVision display.
We should mention that Motorola One Vision was launched in Brazil last month and ever since then, it has gone on sale in various parts of the world. We already know about the specifications of the smartphone, but the new announcements at today’s event will be about the price in India and availability. Read on to get all the launch details of Motorola One Vision:
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Motorola One Vision launch and live stream details
The company will be live-streaming the launch event of Motorola One Vision on Flipkart as well as on YouTube. The event will begin at 12 pm IST and we have also embedded the live-stream video of the launch here, so you can also come on this page to watch it.
Motorola One Vision price (expected)
Motorola One Vision has already gone on sale in Brazil, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. While in Brazil, the handset is priced at BRL 1,999, (approximately Rs 35,800), the global variant costs EUR 299 (approximately Rs 23,500). In India, the pricing of the device is expected to be close to its global cost.
Motorola One Vision has been launched in Brown and Sapphire Blue and in India, it will be available exclusively via Flipkart.
Motorola One Vision specifications
Motorola One Vision smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie and it features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 21:9. It is worth mentioning that the handset is a part of Google’s Android One programme, which means that it will receive timely updates and offer a bloatware-free experience. Powered by 2.2GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 9609 SoC, the device comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It can also hold a microSD card of up to 512GB.
On the imaging front, the handset houses a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 25MP front-facing snapper. The device packs a 3,500mAh battery that has support for TurboPower fast charging and its connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Samsung Galaxy M40 is all set to go on its second sale in India today. The smartphone is the latest in Samsung’s Galaxy M series and was launched earlier this month. The first sale of the handset was also held this week. The key highlights of the device include its triple rear camera setup, a hole-punch display cutout that houses the front-facing snapper and its Full HD+ display.
Samsung Galaxy M40 is priced in a very competitive segment and it competes with the likes of Redmi Note 7 Pro and Realme 3 Pro. Even the company’s own Samsung Galaxy A50 gives it a competition. Here’s a look at the sale details, pricing and specifications of the smartphone:
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Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India and sale details
Samsung Galaxy M40 is available only in one variant in India that comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and is priced at Rs 19,990. The handset will go on sale via Amazon India and Samsung Online Store at 12 pm (noon) IST. It will be available in Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue gradient colour variants.
As a part of launch offers, customers can get double data benefits with Rs 198 and Rs 299 prepaid plans of Reliance Jio, a cashback worth Rs 3,750 on a recharge of Rs 255 for Vodafone and Idea subscribers. Airtel is offering 100% additional data for 10 months on a recharge of Rs 249.
Samsung Galaxy M40 specifications
Coming to the specifications, Samsung Galaxy M40 comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ Infinity-O display and it is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 SoC clubbed with Adreno 612 GPU. The device offers 6GB of RAM and comes with 128GB of internal storage. For more storage, users can install a microSD card of up to 512GB.
Samsung Galaxy 40 runs Android 9.0 Pie with the company’s own OneUI baked on top and packs a 3,500mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. On the imaging front, Samsung’s new offering has a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 32MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP lens that is placed inside the punch-hole setup.
We should also mention that the handset comes with ‘Screen Sound technology’. With this, the smartphone does not require an earpiece to create sound and it instead relies on the vibrations of the display.
After making an impact on the mobile gaming world with its ROG Phone, Asus is bringing the successor to the popular smartphone. Dubbed Asus ROG Phone 2, the smartphone is being launched in partnership with Tencent. According to a new development, the Taiwanese company many have plans to launch its ROG Phone 2 on July 23 at an event in Beijing, China. The company may also unveil two variants of the Asus ROG Phone 2.
Prior to this, it has been reported that the company has partnered with Tencent for bringing exclusive content and games for its upcoming ROG Phone 2. Another report suggested that the smartphone will be getting a 120Hz display that is higher refresh rate than the 90HZ of the ROG Phone.
According to a report by Taiwan’s Digitimes, the release date of the Asus ROG Phone 2 will be July 23. The report further claims that after making its debut, the Asus ROG Phone 2 will also be showcased to 400,000 e-sports players in China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference that is also known as Chinajoy 2019. The ChinaJoy 2019 event is scheduled to take place between August 2 and August 5 in Shanghai. Considering the dates, it seems like the handset will be released somewhere around July itself.
As mentioned above, the Asus ROG Phone 2 will come in two variants, and it will reportedly have a starting price of CNY 4,399 (approximately Rs 44,400). However, till now, the major specifications of the device are currently unknown.
But then, Asus had revealed through a post on Weibo about the 120Hz display of the ROG Phone 2. It also claimed that the display is ideal for Under the One game. Even earlier, the Taiwanese company had hinted at the July launch of its next iteration of the Asus ROG Phone when it partnered with Tencent Games earlier this month.
Talking about the Asus ROG Phone, it was launched globally in June 2018, but it was launched in India in November 2018. The gaming smartphone packed powerful and gaming-centric specifications as it was powered by an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 845 SoC.
So, there is a possibility that the Asus ROG Phone 2 will be powered by an over-clocked version of the Snapdragon 855 SoC. When launched, it will compete with Black Shark 2, Razer Phone 2 and Nubia Red Magic 3.
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus launched its latest flagship handsets and saw a lot of success with them. The OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 have garnered a lot of appreciation for providing powerful specifications and premium features. However, if we speak of the more premium offering – OnePlus 7 Pro – has also got criticism because its camera results were not as good in spite of the fact that it packed very good hardware.
However, the company received feedback from its users and provided updates to the camera better. Reports suggest that the quality of the photographs taken have improved after the handset received the update. Now, the company has started sharing feedback that it has received from its users regarding various features. It has also shared various improvements that it plans to get to OxygenOS. Take a look:
Q: Will OnePlus 7 Pro support horizon light customization?A: We understand users’ pain point of not having a notification light on their devices. We are looking into this, as well other alternatives to implement AOD in a battery-friendly way.Q: Is it possible to implement folders in the app drawer?A: We know that this is a way to find apps fast and efficiently. We are looking into this.Q: Will the OnePlus 7 Pro support video recording using the ultra-wide camera?A: This feature request has already been approved and is currently under development. We know how anxious you are for this feature and we hear you.Q: Will Oxygen OS support adaptive icons using the OnePlus launcher?A: We are working on it.Q: Will OnePlus add a step counter in a future update?A: We will merge this feature into the routine of OnePlus Shelf development to bring this functionality to you without adding any bloatware to the system.Q: Will it be possible to see more apps when accessing the recent apps menu?A: This feature request is approved and under development.Q: Why does the background application pause while using quick reply in the landscape?A: We are working on a new way to improve users’ experienceQ: Will you add a charging sound effect?A: This feature request is approved and under development.Q: Will it be possible to customize the duration of zen mode?A: Yes, we are working on it.Q: Will it be possible to block messages by specific keyword?A: Currently the function is under closed beta testing. We will release it soon if there are no major issues.Q: Will it support blocking calls in phone settings?A: This function is already being tested in the open beta program. Please be patient.Q: Will digital wellbeing be supported on OnePlus devices?A: Currently this function is in OnePlus 5/5T/6/6T’s open beta program.
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We should mention that OxygenOS has the OnePlus Launcher as the primary way to launch apps. A number of users have now become accustomed to the launcher’s functionalities. While features like adaptive icon support are already being developed, there are others like app drawer folders that are speculated to be added too.
Other features that are being developed for OxygenOS include call blocking, Digital Wellbeing, blocking SMS with keywords, displaying more apps in Recents and change in duration of Zen Mode. The company will also be getting the support for video recording on the ultra-wide camera sensor. OnePlus is also looking for options to get the Horizon Light feature and alternatives like Always-On Display.
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Taiwanese technology company Asus has today launched its 6Z smartphone in India. The key highlight of the Asus 6Z smartphone is its rotating camera module that enables the user to click photos using the primary cameras of the handset. Since the device has a 48MP primary camera, this makes it all the more better because who wouldn’t like to click selfies using a sensor with that kind of resolution. Other than this, the handset is powered by the most powerful processor in the world – Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC – and that means that the performance of the smartphone is extremely smooth. With such powerful specifications and a starting price that is less than Rs 35,000, the device gives a direct competition to OnePlus 7. It also inevitable competes with Samsung Galaxy A80, that also comes with a rotatable camera setup, however, that has not been launched in India so we don’t know about its pricing yet. Here, we compare the recently launched Asus 6Z and OnePlus 7 smartphones. Read our comparison between the two to decide which among the two is a better buy for you.
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Display
Asus 6Z: 6.4-inch full-HD+ IPS display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
OnePlus 7: 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED screen protected with Gorilla Glass 6
Asus 6Z: 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture + 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor (Rotating camera module).
OnePlus 7: Dual rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor that has an f/1.6 aperture and a 5MP lens with an f/2.4 aperture.
Selfie camera
Asus 6Z: 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture + 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor.
OnePlus 7: 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
RAM and storage
Asus 6Z: 6GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/128GB storage and the 8GB RAM/256GB storage.
OnePlus 7: 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/ 256GB storage
Support for microSD card
Asus 6Z: Up to 2TB.
OnePlus 7: No
Battery
Asus 6Z: 5,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 support.
OnePlus 7: 3,700mAh battery
Operating system
Asus 6Z: Android 9.0 Pie with Asus’ own Zen UI 6.
OnePlus 7: Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOS
Starting Price
Asus 6Z: Rs 31,999
OnePlus 7: Rs 32,999
Conclusion: While the two smartphones are almost the same in terms of specifications and pricing, Asus 6Z handset actually surpasses OnePlus 7 in a few aspects. These include its selfie cameras and the battery life of the handset.
However, on the other hand, OnePlus has a clear UI than Asus and its screen is Optic AMOLED, which will prove to be better than the latter’s Full HD+ display. The price of the two smartphones is also almost the same. We have told you which one is better in which aspects, so it’s really about what you prefer to have in a device when it comes to these two.
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Last month, Xiaomi launched its Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 in China. Since then, the company has been teasing the devices’ launch in India and has even called the Redmi K20 Pro as the “world’s fastest phone”. Yesterday, we had reported that we learned from some industry insiders that the company will launch the two smartphones in India on July 18. Today, Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain has revealed via a tweet that Redmi K20 and Redmi Pro will launch in four weeks.
He wrote, “One step at a time, one punch at a time, and one round at a time. Let’s do it, guys. Let’s show them how it’s done. 4 weeks to go.”
Although Jain did not confirm the release date with this tweet, we should mention that earlier this month he said that the handsets will be launched in the next six weeks and the timeline ends in mid-July. We should also point out that four weeks from today will end on July 18, which is actually the launch date that we reported about.
Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 features and specifications:
Redmi K20 Pro is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC, whereas the Redmi K20 houses Snapdragon 730 SoC. The phones come with up to 8GB RAM. Xiaomi has been comparing the Redmi K20 Pro with OnePlus 7 Pro because it has a similar pop-up selfie camera module and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The processor of the two devices is also the same.
Redmi K20 Pro sports a 6.39-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display that comes with an in-display. The display features a fingerprint sensor. The device sports a triple rear camera setup that has a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.75 lens, a 13-megapixel secondary sensor with a wide-angle lens, and an 8-megapixel tertiary sensor with an f/2.4 lens.
In addition to this, on the pop-up camera module, there is a 20-megapixel sensor for selfies and video chat. Apart from this, the handset houses a massive 4,000mAh battery that supports 27W fast charging.
On the other hand, Redmi K20 features a 6.39-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display and is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC instead of the Snapdragon 855 SoC that is present in its elder sibling. The device also sports a 48-megapixel camera that is backed by a Sony IMX582 sensor.
The pricing of the two smartphones in India is expected to be similar to their China pricing.
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Dyson’s first ever air purifier –Pure Cool Me – has gone on sale in India today. The Dyson Pure Cool Me personal air purifier and fan is touted by the company to support your wellbeing and it is said to deliver purified air and more comfortable cooling experience. The air purifier and fan captures the pollutants in the air around you and delivers purified air within your personal space. The machine is available in two colour options White/Silver colour, Black/Nickel colour.
Speaking about the device going on sale, Paul Dawson, Vice President of Health and Beauty stated “At Dyson, one of our guiding principles, when we build new machines, is that we solve real problems, for real people, in real homes. Harnessing our knowledge of science and technology, we challenge ourselves to invent things in a different and better way. The Dyson Pure Cool Me™ personal air purifier is engineered for your personal space, allowing you to take control of your own air quality and thermal comfort.”
We should mention that you can adjust the air flow angle using an adjustable dome at the top of the machine. According to the company, the personal air purifier and fan comes with 70-degree oscillation, so that is also the level of adjustment that you get.
Dyson has promised that the HEPA filter will catch the particle pollutants as small as 0.1 microns, ensuring clean air around you.
The air purifier is engineered for your personal space and since it comes with noise cancellation, you would not even feel disturbed if you keep it in the room where you are.
Dyson’s offering also comes with a built-in LCD screen which displays air flow speed, modes and filter life. The built-in reminders will show when your filter needs maintenance. The magnetised remote control lets you control the functioning of the machine.
The air purifier also comes with an intelligent light sensing system that can detect if space has become dark or bright. When the room gets dark, it automatically switches off/on the LCD screen so that users can get a peaceful sleep. You can also set the sleep timer so that the machine automatically turns off after a fixed interval ranging from 30 minutes to 8 hours.
Interested buyers can purchase Dyson Pure Cool Me from Amazon India and the company’s own website. It is priced at Rs 25,900 and it comes with a two-year warranty.
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Asus has finally launched its much-awaited 6Z smartphone in India today that starts at a price of Rs 31,990. On the same day, the predecessor of the Asus 6Z – ZenFone 5Z – has received a price cut in the country. Asus ZenFone 5Z has received a discount of Rs 4,000 in India, however, it should be noted that the revised pricing is only available on Flipkart.
To recall, Asus ZenFone 5Z was launched in India last year as the company’s flagship smartphone. The handset was directly competing with the likes of OnePlus 6 and Honor 10 back them. The device garnered appreciation for its powerful specifications and affordable pricing. At the time of launch, the handset held a price tag of Rs 29,999.
Some of the key highlights of the Asus ZenFone 5Z include a Snapdragon 845 SoC, up to 8GB of RAM, and a large display. Asus, after being told to by the Indian government, has renamed the Asus ZenFone 5Z to Asus 5Z.
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Asus ZenFone 5Z/ Asus 5Z price in India
Currently, the Asus ZenFone 5Z with 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant is selling at a discounted price of Rs 21,999. The 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage variant carries a price tag of Rs 25,999, down from Rs 27,999.
But it should be noted that it is not a permanent price cut and it is only valid till June 21.
Earlier, in March, the Asus ZenFone 5Z had received a permanent price cut after which it started selling for Rs 24,999 instead of Rs 29,999.
Asus ZenFone 5Z/ Asus 5Z specifications and features
The Asus ZenFone 5Z sports a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2246 pixels) Super IPS+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18.9:9. Currently, the smartphone runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ZenUI and it supports dual-SIM (Nano) cards. As mentioned above, the handset is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with Adreno 630GPU and has up to 8GB of RAM. It has up to 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 2TB. The device packs a 3,300mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support.
On the imaging front, the Asus ZenFone 5Z features a dual-rear camera setup that comprises of a 12MP Sony IMX363 main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and an 8MP OmniVision 8856 wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with fixed focus and OmniVision 8856 sensor.
Other features of the Asus ZenFone 5Z includes 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi , NFC, Bluetooth v5.0, FM radio, USB OTG, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, USB Type-C (Gen1) along with a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Walmart-owned Indian e-commerce platform, Flipkart ongoing Lap It Up sale is a good time to get discounts, offers and price drops on laptops. Flipkart’s Lap It Up sale has started from June 17 and will go on till June 20. During this time, besides getting deals on laptops, customers can also avail exchange offers. There is also 10% instant discount on the purchases that are made using Axis Bank Cards. Some of the popular laptops going on sale are MacBook Air (2017), Acer Predator Helios 300, Acer Swift 5 and Asus ROG Strix.
Apple’s MacBook Air 2017 model with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD can be picked up for Rs 63,990, instead of its original cots of Rs 84,900.
Among gaming laptops, the Acer Predator Helios 300 with 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD and 128GB SSD is selling for Rs 59,990 instead of Rs 1,04,999. Asus ROG Strix with 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD and 128GB SSD can be picked up at a discounted price of Rs 61, 990, down from its original price of Rs 88,190. Other than this, the Acer Nitro Ryzen 5 with 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD is available at Rs 46,990 instead of Rs 79,999. MSI’s GF63 laptop with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD is selling for Rs 68,990 instead of Rs 94,990. Lastly, we have the HP Pavillion 15-CS with 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD and 128SSD that can be bought at Rs 62,990 instead of Rs 79,211.
Coming to professional laptops, the Lenovo Ideapad 330 with 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD is selling for Rs 41,990 instead of Rs 56,890. Acer Swift 5 is another offering that is available at a discounted price of Rs 67,990, down from its original price of Rs 1,09,999. The Acer Aspire 5 with 4GB RAM and 1TB HDD can be picked up at a price of Rs 34,990, instead of Rs 44,495. Other than this, Dell Vostro 15 3000 with 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD can be bought at Rs 44,990, while earlier it carried a price tag of Rs 59,641.
HP’s 15q laptop, that has 4GB RAM and 1TB HDD, is available at Rs 36,990, down from its original price of Rs 42,551. Last but not the least, the HP Pavilion 13 with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD holding a price tag of Rs 59,990 during the sale. Earlier, it carried a price tag of Rs 76,012.
Flipkart’s Lap It Up sale is a great time for customers who were looking for a laptop with good specifications at an affordable price point.
Audio brand boAt is known for launching options for music-lovers in the affordable segment of the market. The company has today launched its boAt Bassheads 950 over-ear headphones in the country, that is the successor of Bassheads 900. The audio-accessory maker has priced its newest offering at Rs 1,299.
Speaking on the launch of the boAt Bassheads 950, Aman Gupta, co-founder of the company said, “The boAt Bassheads 950 headphones are dripping with style and swag because the Bassheads 950 consists of a detailed finish from sturdy materials with a black and silver colour combination. The boAt symbol rests directly opposite your ears because it’s ready to take them on a journey.”
boAt Bassheads 950 headphones are touted to be comfortable and lightweight and the company has added some eye-catching features to them. The company has said that the headphones offer a perfect listening experience that has been enhanced by the passive noise cancellation and perfect sound isolation via 40mm Drivers. They can be connected to almost any device using a 3.5mm headphone jack. The headphones come with in-line microphones with voice assist that enable hands-free communication using the device.
In terms of design, the headphones have soft ear pads and an adjustable headband. The boAt Bassheads 950 is available in two colour variants including Black diamond and Silver Surfer. The headphones come with a warranty of up to one-year.
Key specifications of boAt Bassheads 950 headphones:
Rated Input: 10mW
Maximum Input: 20mW
Impedance: 32Ω±15%
Sensitivity: 108±3dB(S.P.L at 1 KHz)
Frequency Characteristics: 20HZ-20KHZ
MIC Sensitivity: f=1kHz,Pin=1Pa -42±3dB
Frequency Characteristics: 100HZ-10KHZ
Drivers: 40mm
Microphone: Yes
Pin: 3.5mm
If you are an interested buyer, you can head to Amazon India’s website to buy the boAt Bassheads 950 headphones.
Recently, the company also launched its Airdopes 411 Portable True Wireless Earbuds that come with Bluetooth v 5.1 for connectivity and house 6mm driver. According to the company, the headphones weigh 5.3 grams and can support HSP, HFP, A2DP and AVRCP. They are said to have a transmission range of 33 feet (without obstructions) and they house a 50 mAh battery in both the earbuds. In addition to this, the charging case of the earphones packs a 500mAh battery. The relatively new offering by the company bears a price tag of Rs 2,999. Much like boAt Bassheads 950 headphones, the wireless earbuds can also be picked up from Amazon India.
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Almost every major social media platform uses some form of verification to identify and distinguish between the real and fake accounts of public figures, celebrities, or even a business. While most platforms have a different coloured tick that they place in front of the user name of the profile to mark it as verified, some like Tik Tok have their own symbols. It is like a mark of authenticity for the profile and is added so that people find it easier to connect with real accounts rather than fake ones. On Instagram, verified accounts have a Blue-coloured tick next to them.
There are a number of benefits of having a verified account on Instagram. It can help you build trust online or even help your business grow. Earlier there was a tricky and mysterious way to get your account verified on Instagram. However, now it has been made fairly simple. Now almost any real person/ place or business can get their account verified.
Follow these steps to verify your Instagram account:
Log in to your Instagram account and head to go to your profile page.
Once there, click on the three-lined icon present on the top right of the screen.
Then, click on the Settings icon present at the bottom of the Menu list.
Once there, click on Account and then head to Request Verification at the bottom of the list.
Once there, you will be asked few questions like your Full Name, Known as, the category of your account etc. Fill in this information/
You will be asked to attach a picture of your ID card. The ID card can include Aadhar card, driver’s license, D.O.B certificate, Passport, etc.
Once you have filled the form and attached the required photo ID, click on Send.
After that, Instagram will review your account verification request and send you a message about whether the verification your account is eligible or not. Instagram usually takes around a week to reply and update on the verification process. If your account is eligible then it will be verified right away.
Keep in mind that even after you fill out the form and follow all the steps, you might not get your account verified as Instagram looks for certain requirements as far as verification is considered. According to Instagram, to be verified, the account need to be Authentic, Unique, Complete and Notable. If your account doesn’t have these qualities, then it won’t get verified.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a number of changes in India. One sphere that has seen a lot of advancements under his term is technology. He has made the push that India needed to get services online, make people pay digitally and more. Here, we have listed down all the changes that the technology-related changes that have happened since Prime Minister Narendra Modi started leading the country:
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More technology companies have invested in India
It is a known fact that India’s relations with other countries have improved since Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his first term. He can be given the credit for making so many technology companies like Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi invest in India. India is an important market for these companies and they have expanded their business a lot since the last five years. Tesla has shown interest in investing in the country too.
Smartphones are being manufactured locally
As a part of the investments that technology companies are making in India, a lot of companies have opened up their manufacturing plants in the country. This is in-line with the PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. A lot of Chinese companies as well as big technology giants like Samsung and Apple have opened their manufacturing plants in India. So, not only are smartphones made in India now, but bu these plants have also created a lot of jobs.
Digital payments have seen a boost
PM Modi announced on November 8, 2016, that the government is demonetising all the Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes in the economy. While people are still debating whether it was a good move or a bad one, it did do one thing that’s very good. Digital payments in India increased by over 105% after the demonetisation was announced. Even today a lot of people prefer to pay digitally and not via currency notes.
World’s largest mobile factory was set up by Samsung
This didn’t only happen because of PM Modi, it was inaugurated by him too. In 2018, Samsung Electronics opened the world’s largest mobile factory in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The company said that with the factory is intended to manufacture 120 million units a year, in a phase-wise expansion that will be completed by 2020.
ISRO made a great achievement
During PM Modi’s term, the Indian Space Research Organisation made a record of launching 104 satellites into space in one go.
E-governance has become mainstream
It has been under PM Modi’s term that a number of government services have come online. While earlier, we had to spend time and money in going to certain government offices to get things done, now we can do most of it online or via apps. Apps that will help you reach or get information about the government include MyGov app, PMO India, Narendra Modi mobile app, and more.
Digital India has made things easy
A very big change that has happened is that now, we no longer have to go anywhere to get documents like Aadhaar, Passport and Driving License made. There are apps to get them made. In fact, the government has also launched an app to keep all these documents safe. You can read about them all here. These are all a part of PM Modi’s Digital India initiative.
UPI apps have become mainstream
After announcing demonetisation, the government had launched its UPI app called BHIM that makes it easier for people to make payments as they don’t have to add money to the app’s wallet again and again. The app directly takes money from the bank account of the user to make payments. Following this, a number of other UPI apps were launched including Google Tez, PhonePe and others.
Smart Cities Mission
The Smart Cities Mission in India was launched in 2015. The project is an urban renewal and retrofitting program that aims to develop 100 cities across India to make them citizen friendly and sustainable.
Eight-fold jump in solar power generation
In September last year, the government released data in which it said that solar energy capacity has gone up from 2.63 GW in 2014 to 22 GW. This happened during PM Modi’s first term as the Prime Minister of the country.
Gatimaan Express
Image courtesy: Wikipedia
Gatimaan Express is the first semi-high speed train of the country and it runs between Delhi and Jhansi. The train runs at a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) and currently, it is the second fastest train in India. It was launched in October 2014.
Bullet train coming to India
PM Modi’s next project is known to be India’s first bullet train. He has already signed the deal for it with Japan in 2015, which is helping India finance its construction. With this, the government wants to revamp India’s 165-year-old rail network.
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Acer has been in the electronics and PC business for a long time and has made a name for itself with its products. Laptops, gaming laptops, PC accessories or monitors, Acer makes them all. And one of its latest products is the Acer H7-series monitor, which is a big, bezel-less piece of art with a great vibrant display to look at. Read on as we review the Acer H7-series 27-inch 4K monitor and find out all its pros and cons:
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Design and Display
The design of the Acer H7 series 27-inch 4K monitor is pretty basic and advanced at the same time. The front of the monitor is dominated by the 27-inch (69 cm) UHD IPS display with almost non-existent side and top bezels. It has a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels and it is an HDR ready monitor. Other than that, the Acer H7-series monitor comes with Eye Protect and sRGB.
At the bottom, there is slightly thick bezel with the Acer branding on it and other than that, there is nothing on the front which makes it look minimalistic and clutter-free.
At the bottom of the display are the buttons (power and other controls) which can be used to control the display, sound, aspect ratio and other features of the monitor. The bottom of the screen also holds the blue power light which lights up as soon as it is connected.
There is nothing on the sides or the top, leaving it empty and since it has thin side bezels you can install a second monitor besides it and not feel the disturbance of the thick bezels. The stand of the monitor is easy to install as it comes with the base and the neck which connects with screws. Once both are connected they then can be setup under the monitor pretty easily.
All the ports are located at the back of the Acer H7-series monitor. Talking about the ports, there is an HDMI 2.0, a Display, a DVI, 2 USB 3.0, a USB Type-C and the power ports. There were power and HDMI cables provided with the Acer H7-series box so you don’t need to go looking for cables to connect with your smartphone or laptop or PC.
We reviewed the white version of the monitor and it was a beauty to look at, the back panel of the monitor has a shiny white smooth finish, which makes it look and feel premium.
Performance
Performance of the Acer H7-series 4K monitor is pretty impressive as it manages to handle all that is thrown at it. The Acer H7-series comes with 4ms response time which enhances the gaming experience on the monitor. Due to its fast response time the actions and scenes were smooth and the transactions rendered smoothly as well. It comes with a 16:9 aspect ratio with 1.07 billion colour support.
The Acer H7-series 4K monitor comes with AMD FreeSync technology so with the help of the PC’s GPU it can control the refresh rate of the display to give a smoother experience to the user while gaming, streaming movies or other things. And as mentioned above, the Acer H7-series comes with Ultra HD 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) display which makes watching YouTube videos and gaming in in this format a charm. And since it is an IPS display, its visibility range is also great. The 4K performance of the monitor was good but once we pushed 8K content we saw some jitters, frame drops and video issues. Since the monitor has 60Hz refresh rate, it makes it an ideal monitor for gaming.
The Acer H7-series has a 100% sRGB Wide Color Gamut which makes the vibrant colour production, colour accuracy and colour space reproduction possible. As mentioned above, the Acer H7-series monitor comes with Flicker Free technology along with BlueLight filter thatonce activated blocks all the blue light emitting from the monitor. The thin tube is bright as it has 350nits of brightness so even in full lighting conditions the monitor didn’t lose any details and everything was clearly visible.
The Acer H7-series 4K monitor also comes with DTS sound technology and 2 speakers of 3W output power and needless to say, it is loud. The sound emitted from the monitor was crisp and clear, and you can easily watch movies and play games even without needing an external speaker. But the bass was somewhat absent from the sound the monitor emitted.
Talking about its dimensions, it is 61.27 x 43.87 cm on the front while its stand is of 20.24 cm. From the side, the Acer H7-series monitor is 21.72 (base) x 2.52 (mid) x 1.61 (top) cm thin. With the stand connected, the Acer H7 27-inch monitor weighs 4.80 kgs and without the stand it weighs 4.40 kgs.
Verdict
The Acer H7-series monitor comes with an impressive display and it performs well. It can handle long gaming sessions, movie or show streaming without breaking a sweat and it offers a vibrant, feature-rich and wide-angle experience to the user. It can be connected with smartphones, laptops and PCs as well. But the only downside of the Acer H7-series is its price, which is just shy of Rs 50,000. So, if you are a gamer or a media addict and want one of the best performing and feature rich 4K monitors then you can no doubt go for it.
Pros:
4K playback and gaming
Loud and clear sound
Bezel-less display
Picture clarity
Cons:
Price
Google is known for the wide range of platforms and services that it offers to its user. Google Calendar is one such platform of the company that tells the users about the dates, days and the special occasions. However, earlier today, the service suffered an outage for nearly three hours. It has been reported that the outage was spread all across the glove.
When the users of Google Calendar tried accessing the platform, they were shows the 404 error on their screens. Reports suggest that the service was down from 10am ET till around 12:40pm ET. The company soon updated the dashboard of the platform with a message that read, “Issues should be resolved for everyone within the next hour.”
About the global outage of Google Calendar, the company has issued a message which reads, “We expect to resolve the problem affecting a majority of users of Google Calendar at 6/18/19, 1:40 PM. Please note that this time frame is an estimate and may change.”
It is worth mentioning that this outage happened after Google’s G Suite posted a promotion tweet talking about the Calendar’s simpler scheduling ability.
At the time of writing this story, Google Calendar had been restored back to normal. It should be noted that other services of the company like Gmail, YouTube and Maps weren’t affected in the outage.
However, it is worth pointing out that Google Hangouts Meet reportedly had some difficulties following the Calendar’s outage.
Earlier this month, a number of Google services had suffered major global outage. These included Discord, Nest and even Snapchat as users from around the world complained about not being able to access them. The outage reportedly happened because of the problems within the company’s Cloud services. The technology giant eventually blamed the “high levels of network congestion in the eastern USA” for its outage and issues.
Before June, the services of Google had suffered a global outage in March this year that affected services like YouTube, Gmail, and Google Drive. Even then, the outage lasted for around three hours before the company fixed its platforms with an update on G Suite Status Dashboard.
Google Calendar update: We expect to resolve the service issue impacting a majority of users of Google Calendar today at 10:40am PT. Please note this time frame is an estimate and may change. Sorry for the disruption and thanks for sticking with us.
However, Google is not the only one facing these problem. Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp have also suffered a major outage this year. Surprisingly, Apple too had suffered a global outage of its iCloud services in March 15, when it was down for about 4 hours.
Vivo is planning to launch its next smartphone – Vivo Z1 Pro – in the Indian market in the coming days. Till now, some of the details of the handset have been leaked online, and the company has also teased about the upcoming device on its social media accounts and Flipkart as well.
Now, prior to the launch of the Vivo Z1 Pro, the entire list of specifications of the smartphone has been leaked online. The company earlier confirmed that the handset will be powered by the Snapdragon 712 SoC and will sport a 32MP in display selfie camera. According to the leaks, the device will come with a large 6.53-inch Full HD+ display and it will come in three variants. Here’s a look at the leaked specifications of the upcoming Vivo Z1 Pro:
Vivo Z1 Pro specifications and features (expected)
Vivo Z1 Pro will reportedly sport a 6.53-inch Full-HD+ LCD display and will run Android 9 Pie skinned with FunTouch OS 9.0. The smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 712 SoC paired with 4GB/6GB of RAM. It will come in three variants – 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage, 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage and 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage. All the three variants of the handset will come with support for a microSD card. The upcoming Vivo Z1 Pro will reportedly pack a large 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It is also said to come with a Micro-USB port instead of a USB Type-C port.
On the imaging front, the Vivo Z1 Pro is said to feature a triple rear camera setup that will comprise of a 16MP main sensor, an 8MP secondary lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there will be a 32MP selfie camera.
Talking about the design and other features of the Z1 Pro, the smartphone sports slim bezels on the sides, but the bottom has a slightly thicker chin. The headphone jack, micro-USB port along with the speaker grille will be placed at the bottom of the device. On the other hand, the power button and the volume rocker keys are placed on the right side of the handset. Other than that, there is also an extra button on the left side of the smartphone that will most probably be a dedicated Google Assistant or Vivo Jovi button.
Vivo Z1 Pro is expected to be launched in India in the coming day, however, the company hadn’t revealed about the availability and the price of the smartphone yet.
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Nintendo has finally announced when it will start rolling out Dr. Mario World game. The company has stated that the game will launch on iOS and Android on July 10.
Previously this year, Nintendo had confirmed that it will get its Dr. Mario World game to smartphones. However, the company had not said much about when exactly the game will be made available.
But now, Nintendo has finally broken its silence on when the game will be available. In addition to this, the company has also confirmed that the mobile game will be launched on iOS as well as Android devices.
To make the announcement, Nintendo took to its official Twitter account and said, “#DrMarioWorld launches for iOS and Android devices on 7/10! Follow the official @DrMarioWorld_EN account to stay up to date on all the latest news, and pre-register today!”
We should mention that Dr. Mario World is a free to play game in which the players have to cross different levels. The objective of the players will be to destroy the viruses by pairing up the coloured capsules together. Furthermore, these coloured capsules will be limited in number. Once all the viruses on the page are eliminated, players will be able to go to the next level. Somehow, the game really reminds us of Candy Crush, in which one has to pair up similar looking candies to get ahead.
As we mentioned earlier, it is free to play game but of course, it has some in-app purchases. Whenever the player runs out of stamina, he will either have the option of waiting for more or just buying ‘diamonds’ to replenish it. Players will also be able to buy a skilled doctor for the same. The players can also exchange extra stamina by sending or receiving hearts to other players. This too reminds us a lot of Candy Crush lives.
Nintendo has also unveiled the dedicated website of the Dr. Mario World, that is flooded with videos on the gameplay.
At the recently concluded E3 gaming conference, Nintendo announced a number of games that will be coming to its Switch gaming console this year. Among these are the Pokemon Sword and Shield game. The company has said that in case you have a Pokeball Plus lying around, it will come handy for playing the upcoming game. However, we should mention that you shouldn’t expect it to work like a controller. Instead, players will be able to use it to get critters out of the game and into the real world and this will fetch them bonuses.
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Motorola’s upcoming smartphone – Motorola One Action – has been leaked multiple times now, but the company hasn’t revealed the launch date of the handset yet. However, the Lenovo-owned smartphone maker is also reportedly working on Motorola One Pro. Although the company is maintaining its silence on the two upcoming devices, some supposed press renders of the latter have surfaced online.
In the renders, it can be seen that Motorola One Pro smartphone will feature a quad-rear camera setup. If the renders are accurate then upcoming device could be the first smartphone from the company to come with four cameras on its back panel.
Looking at the leaked renders of the Motorola One Pro, we can say that the smartphone has a larger camera module as compares to other handsets from the company. Other than the camera module with four sensors, the back panel of the upcoming offering also has the Motorola branding on it.
The renders hints that the Motorola One Pro is likely to come with a 48MP primary camera and it is said to include dual optical stabilization. There is also chance that the Moto dimple have the fingerprint scanner embedded in it – something that we have seen in a number of other devices from the company. Another possibility is that the company will add an in-display fingerprint scanner on the Moto One Pro, keeping up with the trend that most other companies have adopted.
Other than this, the renders also reveal that the Motorola One Pro will be available in a variety of colours – Dark Purple, Dark Bronze and Black. The display of the smartphone houses a waterdrop-shaped notch that will house the selfie camera of the handset. According to the renders, the Motorola One Pro will come with slim bezels on the sides and the top.
However, the bottom of the device holds a slightly bigger chin. The smartphone’s power and volume rocker can be seen on the right side while at the bottom, there is the headphone jack along with a USB Type-C jack along with a microphone.
According to an earlier leak, the Motorola One Pro will reportedly sport a 6.2-inch display and its SIM tray will be placed on the top. Other than the specifications mentioned above, no other details of the Motorola One Pro are available as of now. Even the company is yet to reveal the release date of the upcoming smartphone.
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Taiwanese technology company Asus has today launched its 6Z smartphone in India. The handset was launched globally last month, but in other regions of the world, it is known as Asus Zenfone 6. The company has rebranded it for its India launch after a court ruling said that Asus could not launch any products in India with ‘Zen’ or ‘Zenfone branding. The device is the successor of Asus Zenfone 5Z, that was the flagship device of the company in 2018.
The key highlights of the Asus 6Z smartphone include a 48MP primary sensor, a rotating camera sensor and a 5,000mAh battery. Here are all the price details and specifications of the newly-launched device that you should know about:
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Asus 6Z price in India
Asus Zenfone is available in three storage variants in India. While the 6GB RAM/64GB storage model costs Rs 31,999, the 6GB RAM/128GB storage version and the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant are priced at Rs 34,999 and Rs 39,999 respectively. The handset will be available for purchase via Flipkart starting June 26.
The e-commerce website will be providing Asus 6Z customers with its Complete Mobile Protection Plan at just Rs 99. Otherwise, the plan costs Rs 3,999.
At the given price, Asus 6Z smartphone competes directly with the likes of the recently launched OnePlus 7. It inevitably also competes with Samsung Galaxy A80 that also comes with a rotating camera setup, but then, we don’t know which among the two is a better value for money device as Samsung’s offering has not been launched in India yet.
Asus ZenFone 6 features and specifications
The newly-launched Asus 6Z smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie that has the company’s own Zen UI 6 baked on top. The company has promised that it will be rolling out the Android Q and Android R operating system updates to the handset too. The device features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ IPS display that has a screen-to-body ratio of 92% and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen of the smartphone also has 600 nits peak brightness and a colour gamut of 100 DCI-P3.
Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC, Asus 6Z comes with Adreno 640 GPU and has up to 8GB of RAM. The handset has 256GB of internal storage and for more storage, users can install a microSD card of up to 2TB.
For imaging duties, there is a rotating camera module that comes with a 48MP primary sensor that has an f/1.79 aperture paired with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor.
The device houses a massive 5,000mAh battery and it comes with support for Quick Charge 4.0. It also comes with dual speakers and dual smart amplifiers. For connectivity, there is USB Type-C, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS.
Popular web browser Mozilla Firefox recently found a zero-day vulnerability in its platform. After discovering the vulnerability, Mozilla has asked all the Firefox users to update their web browser to the latest version immediately. The zero-day vulnerability is currently found in the desktop version of the application that includes the Firefox ESR. We should mention that this is used by the system administrators who control the desktop environments in schools and other office buildings. They also control the desktop environments in governments offices and other organizations as well.
The zero-day vulnerability is a bug inside the Mozilla Firefox that is described as a “type confusion vulnerability”. It has been given a critical impact level and it allows the outside users to remotely access and execute the codes on the user’s PC without their permission.
Mozilla has spoked about the new bug found in the browser on its security advisory page and asked the users to update their Firefox to the latest version as soon as they can. According to the company, “A type confusion vulnerability can occur when manipulating JavaScript objects due to issues in Array.pop. This can allow for an exploitable crash.”
Currently, Mozilla hasn’t revealed the number of users who have affected by this vulnerability but the company did say that there were already a number of instances of the “targeted attacks in the wild abusing this flaw.” So, the users should update their browser to the latest version – Mozilla Firefox 67.0.3 and the Mozilla Firefox ESR 60.7.1.
But it is commendable that the company has found the vulnerability and asked the users to take the safety measures so that they are not prone to any cyber attacks. In addition to this, Mozilla is already pushing out patches and fixes for Firefox with the security update. The company also has the ability to roll out the security update automatically that can update Firefox for the user as soon as he restarts his browser.
Prior to this, the company had rolled out new security tools for the Mozilla Firefox web browser. These security tools are capable of preventing some major security and privacy issues of crypto jacking and fingerprinting. These security changes were brought in April 2019, and they included protection against crypto jacking. For those unaware, cryto-jacking uses the user’s PC hardware and electricity to mine crypto currency even without their permission. This process is not just harmful for the PC’s health but it slows down its performance.
Raksha Bandhan! The festival of celebrating the pious relationship of brother and sister! The time is back again to commemorate the love, care, trust, fights, affection and everything they shared. The festival basically gives you a fabulous chance to know your siblings what they really mean to you. The bond shared between a brother and sister is beautiful and its depth just can’t be described in a couple of words. Right? But a special gift from your side can express whatever resides in your heart. As Raksha Bandhan is creeping up again, so are your excitement. The day is all about the beautiful ritual of tying a Rakhi on brother’s wrist and presenting beautiful Rakhi gifts, in return, to sister with a promise of protection. So, we can say that gifting is the major part of the Rakhi celebration. Right? So, choose the right gift for your siblings. It will be better to pick the one matching to their interests. And if your brother or sister is a gadget freak, then this article is for you as here we have listed the top 5 tech gifts having a real wow factor. When they receive such a wonderful present from your side, then their smiles will sure to satisfy your heart. Check out this article to know what the gifts are.
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Smart Mug
A sip of coffee gives the biggest pleasure in this hectic and fast world. No matter how much stressful day at the office or how messy your life is, drinking coffee sometime gives enough energy to face the daily challenges. This Raksha Bandhan, think different! Instead of gifting a simple mug, you can buy a smart mug with the temperature control feature to keep your drink hot at your desired temperature. This one such gift option is perfect for a gadget lover who wants everything quick and easy.
Wireless Charging Pad
A wireless charging pad is a fantastic gadget which has totally replace the wire chargers. You can gift your gadget freak bro or sis, this super cool gadget including the features of all the future tech of your dreams. You can buy this techy as rakhi gifts for sister or brother and change the way of charging the phones completely. So, what are you wondering? Bring it now!
Portable Mini USB Fridge Cooler
With the advancement in modern technologies, the markets are flooded with so many unique and cool gadgets ready to amaze a gadget lover at once. One such example of significant innovations is a portable mini USB fridge cooler which will help your siblings to keep things chilled and hot as per their need. All you have to do is to plug the tech piece to any device with a USB port and it will be all set to use.
Bluetooth Mobile Mini Photo Printer
A Raksha Bandhan is approaching, and your siblings may be expecting something special from your side. Right? Gift this mini photo printer to meet their expectations. This photo printer is light in weight and can be the right pick for your gadget freak bro or sis to gift on the special occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Grab this fantastic tech-related rakhi online gift from any shopping website at a great price and gift it to your siblings.
Digital Camera
This Raksha Bandhan, gift your siblings a digital camera having some superb features like interchangeable lenses, adjustable zoom range, high-resolution image capturing, continuous image shoot, and other manual features to take some fantastic click. Life is full of beautiful moments. A good camera will help your siblings to capture it all. If your siblings have a little bit of interest in photography, then this gift is ideal for taking their interest to the new level.
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is a game that every Potterhead in the world has been waiting for. The new AR game has been made by Niantic, the same company that developed Pokemon Go. If you have been waiting for the game to be released, you will be happy to know that your wait is almost over. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will begin rolling out around the world on Friday, the company has confirmed.
The company took to its official Twitter account to make the announcement about the release of the new AR game. It is also worth mentioning that the Harry Potter game has been launched in beta already in Australia as well as New Zealand.
However, we should mention that as of now, it is unclear how long it will take for the game to reach everyone across the globe. In the tweet, Niantic was rather vague when it spoke about where the game is launching. The company did confirm that the worldwide launch of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will begin on June 21. But it also added that one should watch for more information “as the game goes live in your region soon.”
The worldwide launch of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite begins this Friday, June 21! Keep your eyes peeled and wand ready for more information as the game goes live in your region soon. #WizardsUnitepic.twitter.com/ckk4s4mi8a
— Harry Potter: Wizards Unite (@HPWizardsUnite) June 19, 2019
It is worth adding here that Pokemon Go, another game by Niantic that had scores of fans across the globe, took an unusually long time to launch in certain areas like Japan. So, we would suggest that you wait till Friday to know the Harry Potter game is out in your region and then be excited about it.
Wizards Unite is very similar to Pokemon Go, however, it has a more mechanical complexity. We have our doubts on whether it will become as mainstream as Pokemon Go did where the player had to catch as many Pokemons as possible. But one thing is for sure: On its first day, the game will have tonnes of players who would download it to see what it’s like. Harry Potter series happens to be one of the most popular books in recent times and its movies saw global success too.
There are scores of people who love the series and look forward to anything from the franchise. So, while the game is guaranteed to get a warm welcome, how well it does after that really depends on whether it is good enough to keep people hooked. The good thing is, we only have to wait for two more days to find out what it has in store.
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So the Honor series’s Youngest member came to for an unwrapping. This is the Honor 20i unboxing, first impressions video and also we show you its camera shots. The Honor 20i is available in India at Rs 14,999. Below are its technical specifications:
Samsung had launched its Galaxy M40 in India last week. Samsung Galaxy M40 comes with youth-centric features and design. The first sale of the newly launched Samsung device took place yesterday. Now, the South-Korean technology giant has revealed that the next sale of the handset is going to take place on June 20.
The announcement was made by the company from their social media accounts on Tuesday. Some of the highlights of the Samsung Galaxy M40 is its hole-punch camera setup, triple-rear camera at the back, a Snapdragon CPU and Screen Sound technology.
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Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India, sale offers
Samsung Galaxy M40 holds a price tag of Rs 19,990 for the lone 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant. It comes in two colour options – Seawater Blue and Midnight Blue.
The device will go on its second sale on June 20 from 12pm (noon) onwards. The sale will take place on Amazon India along with Samsung Online Store.
Sale offers on the Samsung Galaxy M40 include up to Rs 1,500 instant discount on the purchase made from ICICI Bank Card users. The customers will also get double data benefits from Reliance Jio if they recharge via Rs 198 or Rs 299 prepaid plans.
Vodafone and Idea subscribers will also be getting additional 500MB free data every day for up to 18 months. Other than this, Airtel is offering 100% additional data for a period of 10 months for the customers of the Samsung Galaxy M40. The customers will also get 4GB of data every day if they recharge using Rs 249 prepaid plan along with an additional 560GB of data for 10 months. However, if users recharge using the Rs 249 plan, they will receive 6GB of data every day with 840GB of additional data for 10 months.
Samsung Galaxy M40 specifications and features
Samsung Galaxy M40 sports a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ Infinity-O display and runs Android 9 Pie skinned with One UI. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 CPU, the smartphone comes with Adreno 612 GPU – which is a first for the Samsung Galaxy M-series. The new smartphone packs a 3,500mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. It supports dual-SIM (Nano) and comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage and has support for microSD cards of up to 512GB.
On the imaging front, the Samsung Galaxy M40 features a triple-rear camera setup that comprises of a 32MP main sensor with an f/1.7 aperture coupled with a 5MP depth sensor. The third camera is an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera placed in a punch-hole camera cutout.
Samsung Galaxy M40 is the first smartphone in the Galaxy M-series lineup to come with the Screen Sound technology. This technology uses vibrations to produce sound. The smartphone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. For connectivity, Samsung Galaxy M40 includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
It is a known fact that India’s relations with other countries have improved since Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his first term. He can be given the credit for making so many technology companies like Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi invest in India. India is an important market for these companies and they have expanded their business a lot since the last five years. Tesla has shown interest in investing in the country too.
As a part of the investments that technology companies are making in India, a lot of companies have opened up their manufacturing plants in the country. This is in-line with the PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. A lot of Chinese companies as well as big technology giants like Samsung and Apple have opened their manufacturing plants in India. So, not only are smartphones made in India now, but bu these plants have also created a lot of jobs.
PM Modi announced on November 8, 2016, that the government is demonetising all the Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes in the economy. While people are still debating whether it was a good move or a bad one, it did do one thing that’s very good. Digital payments in India increased by over 105% after the demonetisation was announced. Even today a lot of people prefer to pay digitally and not via currency notes.
This didn’t only happen because of PM Modi, it was inaugurated by him too. In 2018, Samsung Electronics opened the world’s largest mobile factory in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The company said that with the factory is intended to manufacture 120 million units a year, in a phase-wise expansion that will be completed by 2020.
During PM Modi’s term, the Indian Space Research Organisation made a record of launching 104 satellites into space in one go.
It has been under PM Modi’s term that a number of government services have come online. While earlier, we had to spend time and money in going to certain government offices to get things done, now we can do most of it online or via apps. Apps that will help you reach or get information about the government include MyGov app, PMO India, Narendra Modi mobile app, and more.
A very big change that has happened is that now, we no longer have to go anywhere to get documents like Aadhaar, Passport and Driving License made. There are apps to get them made. In fact, the government has also launched an app to keep all these documents safe. You can read about them all here. These are all a part of PM Modi’s Digital India initiative.
After announcing demonetisation, the government had launched its UPI app called BHIM that makes it easier for people to make payments as they don’t have to add money to the app’s wallet again and again. The app directly takes money from the bank account of the user to make payments. Following this, a number of other UPI apps were launched including Google Tez, PhonePe and others.
The Smart Cities Mission in India was launched in 2015. The project is an urban renewal and retrofitting program that aims to develop 100 cities across India to make them citizen friendly and sustainable.
PM Modi’s next project is known to be India’s first bullet train. He has already signed the deal for it with Japan in 2015, which is helping India finance its construction. With this, the government wants to revamp India’s 165-year-old rail network.
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It is a known fact that India’s relations with other countries have improved since Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his first term. He can be given the credit for making so many technology companies like Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi invest in India. India is an important market for these companies and they have expanded their business a lot since the last five years. Tesla has shown interest in investing in the country too.
As a part of the investments that technology companies are making in India, a lot of companies have opened up their manufacturing plants in the country. This is in-line with the PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. A lot of Chinese companies as well as big technology giants like Samsung and Apple have opened their manufacturing plants in India. So, not only are smartphones made in India now, but bu these plants have also created a lot of jobs.
PM Modi announced on November 8, 2016, that the government is demonetising all the Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes in the economy. While people are still debating whether it was a good move or a bad one, it did do one thing that’s very good. Digital payments in India increased by over 105% after the demonetisation was announced. Even today a lot of people prefer to pay digitally and not via currency notes.
This didn’t only happen because of PM Modi, it was inaugurated by him too. In 2018, Samsung Electronics opened the world’s largest mobile factory in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The company said that with the factory is intended to manufacture 120 million units a year, in a phase-wise expansion that will be completed by 2020.
During PM Modi’s term, the Indian Space Research Organisation made a record of launching 104 satellites into space in one go.
It has been under PM Modi’s term that a number of government services have come online. While earlier, we had to spend time and money in going to certain government offices to get things done, now we can do most of it online or via apps. Apps that will help you reach or get information about the government include MyGov app, PMO India, Narendra Modi mobile app, and more.
A very big change that has happened is that now, we no longer have to go anywhere to get documents like Aadhaar, Passport and Driving License made. There are apps to get them made. In fact, the government has also launched an app to keep all these documents safe. You can read about them all here. These are all a part of PM Modi’s Digital India initiative.
After announcing demonetisation, the government had launched its UPI app called BHIM that makes it easier for people to make payments as they don’t have to add money to the app’s wallet again and again. The app directly takes money from the bank account of the user to make payments. Following this, a number of other UPI apps were launched including Google Tez, PhonePe and others.
The Smart Cities Mission in India was launched in 2015. The project is an urban renewal and retrofitting program that aims to develop 100 cities across India to make them citizen friendly and sustainable.
In September last year, the government released data in which it said that solar energy capacity has gone up from 2.63 GW in 2014 to 22 GW. This happened during PM Modi’s first term as the Prime Minister of the country.
PM Modi’s next project is known to be India’s first bullet train. He has already signed the deal for it with Japan in 2015, which is helping India finance its construction. With this, the government wants to revamp India’s 165-year-old rail network.
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There is nothing on the sides or the top, leaving it empty and since it has thin side bezels you can install a second monitor besides it and not feel the disturbance of the thick bezels. The stand of the monitor is easy to install as it comes with the base and the neck which connects with screws. Once both are connected they then can be setup under the monitor pretty easily.
All the ports are located at the back of the Acer H7-series monitor. Talking about the ports, there is an HDMI 2.0, a Display, a DVI, 2 USB 3.0, a USB Type-C and the power ports. There were power and HDMI cables provided with the Acer H7-series box so you don’t need to go looking for cables to connect with your smartphone or laptop or PC.
We reviewed the white version of the monitor and it was a beauty to look at, the back panel of the monitor has a shiny white smooth finish, which makes it look and feel premium.
Talking about its dimensions, it is 61.27 x 43.87 cm on the front while its stand is of 20.24 cm. From the side, the Acer H7-series monitor is 21.72 (base) x 2.52 (mid) x 1.61 (top) cm thin. With the stand connected, the Acer H7 27-inch monitor weighs 4.80 kgs and without the stand it weighs 4.40 kgs.
There is nothing on the sides or the top, leaving it empty and since it has thin side bezels you can install a second monitor besides it and not feel the disturbance of the thick bezels. The stand of the monitor is easy to install as it comes with the base and the neck which connects with screws. Once both are connected they then can be setup under the monitor pretty easily.
All the ports are located at the back of the Acer H7-series monitor. Talking about the ports, there is an HDMI 2.0, a Display, a DVI, 2 USB 3.0, a USB Type-C and the power ports. There were power and HDMI cables provided with the Acer H7-series box so you don’t need to go looking for cables to connect with your smartphone or laptop or PC.
We reviewed the white version of the monitor and it was a beauty to look at, the back panel of the monitor has a shiny white smooth finish, which makes it look and feel premium.
The Acer H7-series has a 100% sRGB Wide Color Gamut which makes the vibrant colour production, colour accuracy and colour space reproduction possible. As mentioned above, the Acer H7-series monitor comes with Flicker Free technology along with BlueLight filter thatonce activated blocks all the blue light emitting from the monitor. The thin tube is bright as it has 350nits of brightness so even in full lighting conditions the monitor didn’t lose any details and everything was clearly visible.
The Acer H7-series 4K monitor also comes with DTS sound technology and 2 speakers of 3W output power and needless to say, it is loud. The sound emitted from the monitor was crisp and clear, and you can easily watch movies and play games even without needing an external speaker. But the bass was somewhat absent from the sound the monitor emitted.
Talking about its dimensions, it is 61.27 x 43.87 cm on the front while its stand is of 20.24 cm. From the side, the Acer H7-series monitor is 21.72 (base) x 2.52 (mid) x 1.61 (top) cm thin. With the stand connected, the Acer H7 27-inch monitor weighs 4.80 kgs and without the stand it weighs 4.40 kgs.
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