After making fans wait for months, HBO has finally released the full-length trailer of Game of Thrones Season 8, which will put an end to the fantasy saga that is watched by scores of people across the globe. The final season of Game of Thrones will begin on April 15, 2019, in India and will show us the final battle between the living and the dead, since the White Walkers have now managed to break the Wall and enter Westeros.
Also, we shouldn’t forget that the Night King now has an undead ice dragon, which is definitely not very good news for the living. Another question that everyone is waiting to get an answer for is that who will sit on the Iron Throne at the end of the series, that is if there will be a throne at all. However, we will have to wait to get these answers.
For now, we at least have the trailer which begins with Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) running away from an unseen danger at the Crypts of Winterfell. Then, she is shown talking about death calmly in a different scene where she holds up a dagger made up of dragon-glass.
We get shots of the Golden Company on a Greyjoy ship coming to Westeros. To recall, we should add here that in Season 7, Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) had mentioned that Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk) had gone to get them from Essos. However, it is worth mentioning that we don’t get to see anyone from the Golden Company meet Cersei in the trailer. Could this mean that Euron Greyjoy is probably going to get them for himself and not for the Queen? Again, we will have to wait to find out.
Moving on, the trailer shows Tormund Giantsbane (Kristofer Hivju) and Beric Dondarrion (Richard Dormer), thus confirming that the two did not die when the Wall was brought down by undead Viserion and Night King. We also get a shot showing Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) and Samwell Tarly (John Bradley).
This is followed by Jon Snow (Kit Harrington) and Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) with the Unsullied army arrive at Winterfell, where they are supposed to lead the Great War. The trailer then shows the two remaining dragons — Drogon and Rhaegal — fly over Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner). And we have to say, there is nothing like seeing someone see a dragon for the first time! Jon then talks about the White Walkers, telling his audience (whom we don’t get to see) what makes them more dangerous than any other enemy.
And last but definitely not the least, we get to see Jamie Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) reach Winterfell, where he says that he is there to keep his word and wants to pledge his cause to the living. The trailer ends showing the hooves of an undead horse.
That’s all that the trailer showed us! For more, we would all have to wait for April 15, 2019. You can watch the show on HotStar and Star World.
When compared to some of the other brands in the Indian market, Gigabyte might be newer. But they have gained tremendous ground in the last couple of years. If you would have asked us about the brand five years ago, we would be uncomfortable recommending it. But, down the line, they proved themselves time and again, and have become an absolute favourite. It is not just us, but many gamers swear by them. This time we got a graphic card by them called the Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC 6G, which we picked up with a critical eye.
However, the critic in us turned into a lover as we used it more and more. It became a worthy addition to our gaming arsenal. We used the latest mid-end graphic card (for a little while) by the company and this is our review of the gaming powerhouse.
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Design and Blueprint
Out of the box the Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC 6G is a massive graphic card, which demands a show window in the PC. Luckily, we had two. The first thing that catches the eye are the 3 large fans on the head of the graphic card. These are designed in a special manner so that the air hits the GPU unit properly without any sort of turbulence. So how did Gigabyte achieve this?
It is actually simple science. The first and third fan rotate counter clockwise and the middle one spins clockwise. What this does is that it enables the GPU to get the right amount of airflow to keep it cool. The fans also have 3D strips on it to enhance the air flow further. The next thing on the card, adding to the show, is an RGB LED light driven Gigabyte branding. This can be customised using the software supplied with the graphic card. The LED supports over 16million colours so you can choose the one you like.
The rear of the graphic card has 3 display as well as 1 HDMI ports. So, the latest 4K gaming monitors are supported. To power the device, the company has installed an 8 PIN power connector on the side. Also, the copper heat sync touches the GPU, to keep it extra cool. Overall, the graphic card looks chunky yet modern, which will definitely get you the eyeballs at your next BYOC party.
Performance
Now on to the fun part. The Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC 6G graphic card is mayhem over and over. From the get-go, it was spewing out vibrant colours and extreme sharpness. We immediately put it to the test to check out its gaming performance in our RIG, which contains a super quick Kingston SSD so that there is no lag when playing a game.
With 6GB GDDR6 RAM and up to 1.83Ghz clock speed on board, we had high expectations from this card. And it did not disappoint at all. We ran the 3D mark Time Spy QHD test on it and it just burnt the benchmark to a fine ash. It scored 7,973 marks on it, which is better than its closest AMD competitor and we do not even want to bring the previous gen into the picture. To keep simple, NVIDIA GTX1060 is not even in the shadow of this graphic card.
When it came to pure gaming performance, we loved every bit of it. Most games ran extremely well at ultra-high settings. Let us start with some of our favourite and widely played games like CS:Go and DOTA 2. We were easily able to extract 100-120 FPS in them. The graphics were crisp and detailed, but since these are older games, they seemed just a notch above on this graphic card. However, the real test came when we played games like PUBG and Fortnite.
The Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC 6G didn’t flinch here and gave us straight 100FPS even at the highest settings, the max frame rate drop we got here was 89. Which is not bad for a graphic card that only demands a 500W power supply. However, we do recommend to put in at least a 650W power supply so that you do not over-stress the system in any manner. We saw an immense bump in graphics over a regular NVIDIA 1060. The details are better, the characters look well-rounded and with the improved FPS, you are bound to get that chicken dinner.
Verdict and Final Words
All was running really well, till we saw a price tag of Rs 34,990 of the Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC 6G. Which is quite a bit to ask for a graphic card. This many would not be able to get in a mid-range gaming PC. However, when compared to the kind of performance this graphic card gives, this is somewhat of a decent price to pay. If you are planning to build a rig of around Rs 80,000 to 1 lakh or upgrading your super-rig, buy this card without a doubt. It will be a prized possession.
Pros:
Great to look at
Extreme performance
Three fan array
Cons:
The price
Social media giant Facebook has been finding itself in one controversy after the other since last year. And now, the social networking platform is in a new data-related controversy again. According to a new report, a number of major Android apps like search service Yelp and language learning app Duolingo send personal data to Facebook without informing their users about it. This is being done for ad-tracking.
However, it is shocking that Facebook continues to engage in this kind of behaviour in spite of facing so much backlash about collecting user data without their consent and more lately, for bribing teenagers in the US and India in exchange for their data.
The report, which came from the London-based watchdog group, Privacy International (PI), added that Yelp and Duolingo are not the only two apps that are engaging in this behaviour.
There are two other Muslim praying apps, a Bible app as well as a popular job-search app called Indeed that are leaking data to Facebook for the purpose of ad-targeting. Furthermore, the social networking platform manages to collect your data even if you are not logged in or don’t have a Facebook account.
The social networking giant uses this data for ad tracking and also for improving its features like friend suggestions. Having access to your contacts, call history, SMS data and location only means that it can give you some meaningful suggestions.
The report has also added that a number of iOS app makers also share sensitive health, fitness and financial data with Facebook. Such practices of the social media giant have time and again outraged users and privacy advocates. A number of users who value privacy have agreed to the fact that Facebook is collecting too much data about their personal lives and online and offline behaviours when it actually does not even need all of it to function effectively.
However, Facebook does not take responsibility for all this. The social media giant just says that the apps are responsible for sending it data and it is their job to ensure that it has been collected in a way that abides laws.
Since the beginning of 2019, new games are being launched from a number of companies for all platforms – PC, Xbox One and PS4. Although 2018 saw the release of some highly-anticipated games like Red Dead Redemption 2, Marvel’s Spider man and God of War, the current year is not far behind. Its been only two months since 2019 began, but we have already seen some of the best games being launched and this will continue all year long. Here’s a list of some PlayStation 4 games that have garnered a lot of popularity in very less time:
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Metro Exodus
The next instalment in the Metro series is the Metro Exodus. The game was released in February for the PlayStation 4. If you have played any Metro game before you would know that the entire series is based on a novel named Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky. The newest Metro instalment brings all the fast-paced, heart-thumping, mutant-killing glory of the previous Metro games with the addition of current graphics. The game is an open-world, story-driven, first person shooter survival developed by 4A games. The game is a combination of first-person combat, stealth and survival horror and exploration genre. It follows the events of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light and is a continuation in the Metro universe.
Apex Legends
Made by the parent companies of TitanFall and TitanFall 2, Electronic Arts (EA) and Respawn Entertainment recently unveiled the the newest game that dominates the battleroyale genre – Apex Legends. The game has already made headlines by adding 25 million players in just one week after its launch. The game is set in the Titanfall universe but is not related to the storyline of the game. Unlike other battleroyale games, in Apex Legends, the players get to choose from a roaster of playable characters, each with different set of skills like teleportation, making copies of self, track opponents etc. Apex Legends is a fast-paced first-person battleroyale which is gaining a lot of popularity with time and the best part is that it is free to download and play.
Kingdom Hearts 3
What happens when you throw all the popular Disney and anime/cartoon characters together in a Role-Playing Game (RPG) situation? You get Kingdom Hearts. Kingdom Hearts has been a long running series but the newest addition, Kingdom Hearts 3 was launched on January this year for PS4 by Square Enix. In the latest instalment of the game, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck will be teaming up with Terra and Sora to fight and defeat monsters and save the world (again). But wait, you will also find Pikachu and Bay Max in the game along with many known characters from the cartoon and anime universe. The game brings nostalgia to a whole new level with its old and new character roaster to choose from.
Resident Evil 2
A 2019 remake of the original Resident Evil 2, the latest instalment brings the graphics and mechanics of current generation consoles along with the old story and setting of Resident Evil 2. The game was launched for PS4 in January this year. In the newest Resident Evil, instead of killing zombies you will be running from them as the game delivers with a wide range of situations which could kill you in hundreds of ways. The only thought you will have while playing the Resident Evil 2 is survival. The players will take control of Leon and Claire, and both of them will have their own path to follow. This basically means that they will be playing two different campaigns, with different setting and outcomes. But both scenarios will deliver the same level of horror and thrill.
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
The latest instalment in the Ace Combat adds high-flying, ‘trigger’-ed aerial dog-fights with photorealistic world and engaging missions, good gameplay and an engaging story. The gameplay revolves around a story which has much human drama, politics, aerial combat and war. Ace Combat 7 also features multiplayer and it also has a battleroyale mode where you can play and hunt other players and be hunted as well. An aerial combat battleroyale may seem crazy to sum, but it is definitely fun.
Far Cry New Dawn
In Ubisoft’s next instalment Far Cry New Dawn, you will be left in Hope County where everything will be trying to kill you and end your life (again). This time, the game is set in post-apocalyptic world with pink (flowers) and graffiti. The whole world looks as if it is on fire (of colours) and it is as vibrant as it is deadly. The game mechanics is the same as its predecessor with a new story and new characters. The fans of Far Cry series will feel at home knowing that Ubisoft has made it into an open-world map with lots to explore and people/animals to befriend. The game will have players roaming around the map for missions tasked on to them as the other games in this instalment. But in the end, the players need to scavenge the world and keep fighting to survive or die.
Anthem
Bioware’s Anthem was an anticipated title from last year and it finally released last month. The game received mixed reviews from the critics and fans alike. Anthem is like Ironman mixed with DragonAge as players need to pilot mechanized exo-suits called Javelins and complete the missions. Players can add up to four characters into their party and go on missions together. There are four exo-suit classes to choose from, and each suit comes with its own powers and abilities – Interceptor, Ranger, Storm and Colossus. The game is not what was showcased earlier in the trailer or during the demo gameplay and is far from perfect, but it is still a good play.
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Microsoft has been planning to add another console to its Xbox line-up. And the upcoming disc-less gaming console named the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition might be the next console from the technology giant. According to a leak online on thurrott, the new console will be available for pre-orders from April 2019 and will be available to purchase from May 2019. Microsoft is also planning to launch the ‘disc-less’ Xbox One S to global markets at around the same time.
A disc-less Xbox is Microsoft’s new approach in the gaming console arena. Earlier, Microsoft launched the Xbox Game Pass which is a Netflix-style subscription service for videogames along with Project xCloud video game streaming service. The new launches suggest that Microsoft is planning to go ‘all-digital’ with its gaming consoles and services.
As the name suggests, the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition will offer games without the use of discs, players can choose the games they want to play from the wide variety of games available on Microsoft’s online game center. With the Xbox game pass, the players can pay for the games they want to play. They can even purchase the games from the online catalog and store in the console’s memory or on cloud. While the xCloud streaming service will let them stream and view other streamers of the game online.
The current Xbox One S is priced at Rs 21,400 while the upcoming Xbox One S All-Digital Edition will most likely be priced lower than the Xbox One S. Earlier, a report claimed that the new console will be priced at $200 (approximately Rs 14,200).
In India, console gaming is still not as popular as PC gaming, so the ‘disc-less’ version of Xbox One might not be a hit in the Indian gaming community for many reasons. First, many popular new and old titles are currently not available in India such as Below, Fortnite, Dead Rising 4 etc. Furthermore, there is no information on their launch date yet. Secondly, even today many people do not have high speed internet access so an ‘All Digital’ edition of Xbox One which will purely rely on high-speed internet for gameplay and downloads might not be a hit. Third, gaming and streaming games is still a growing platform in India so, it will take a while before it becomes mainstream.
All in all, the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition will be the newest and probably the first fully digital gaming console.
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After months of speculations, HMD Global finally launched its Nokia 9 PureView smartphone at Mobile World Congress 2019 late last month. And now, the company has already rolled out the first software update for the Nokia 9 PureView handset. The update brings with itself the March Android Security Patch and is available over-the-air. So, users would get notified about the update when it comes to their device.
However, we should add that as of now, the new software update is only available for Nokia 9 PureView smartphones in the United States, where it has already gone on sale. The news of the software update came from HMD Global‘s chief product officer Juho Sarvikas, who took to Twitter to make the announcement. It is also worth noticing that the update is 282MB in size, so we recommend you to download it when your smartphone is connected to the Wi-Fi.
Besides the March Android Security patch, the software update for Nokia 9 PureView also gets improvements in stability and enhancements in the user interface to the handset. We should mention that earlier, Sarvikas had also said that the device will soon be getting some improvements related to image tuning soon. The company started rolling the latest update out on March 4.
Since all software updates from HMD Global are released in a phased manner, this one is no exception. However, if you don’t wish to wait to get the update, you can manually search for it by heading to Settings of your device, then clicking on About Phone and then selecting System Updates.
However, we should add that as of now, there is no word on the pricing or availability of the company’s new flagship Nokia 9 PureView smartphone in India. To speak about the specifications, the device is the first ever to sport a penta-camera setup on its back panel that comprises of three 12MP monochrome sensors and two 12-megapixel RGB sensors. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP front-facing snapper on the handset.
Other key specifications of the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone include Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, Android 9.0 Pie operating system, and a 5.99-inch Quad-HD+ (1440×2960 pixels) pOLED display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Huawei’s upcoming flagship smartphones – P30 and P30 Pro are confirmed to be launched on March 26 in Paris, France. The upcoming Huawei P30 Pro and P30 smartphones will have cameras as their key highlight as the company has been teasing the camera samples and some photography-centric features of the devices online. And now, the Vice President of Huawei, Clement Wong has confirmed that the Huawei P30 and the P30 Pro will have come with periscope-style zoom cameras.
The predecessor of the upcoming smartphones – the Huawei P20 Pro already came with exceptional cameras with 3X optical zoom and up to 5X hybrid zoom capabilities. However, recently the company released a picture which teased that the upcoming Huawei P30 Pro and P30 handsets will come with lossless zoom capabilities. The company also released a video about the zoom and the speaker features of the smartphones.
Wong broke this news to Android Central while also confirming that the Huawei P30 series will have much better low-light photography capabilities. He said that the upcoming smartphones will come with a ‘next-generation night camera’ which will be a ‘major upgrade’ to the Huawei P20 Pro. Although the VP revealed this, he maintained silence about the zooming capabilities of the camera.
The VP further added that Huawei P30’s camera would be ‘something nobody (has done) before’ which hints at mechanical zoom lens integration. The information is not yet confirmed but the company would surely be coming up with something new.
Earlier leaked news about the Huawei P30 suggests that the smartphone will have a 6.1-inch OLED dewdrop-notch while the P30 Pro will have a 6.5-inch OLED display with dewdrop notch. Huawei P30 will come with triple-rear camera setup while the P30 Pro will have a quad-camera setup. The primary lens is said to house a 40MP camera with 5X lossless zoom while the selfie camera might comprise of a 24MP sensor. Both the variants will have in-display fingerprint scanners and will be powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC. However, the RAM and storage configurations in both the models will be different. We will update you as we get to know more!
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South Korean technology giant Samsung has finally taken wraps off its Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e smartphones in India today. The three flagship smartphones were launched globally last month at Samsung Unpacked event that was held in San Francisco on February 20. Today, Samsung Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e have finally been launched in India. Here’s a look at all the details that you should know about:
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Samsung Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e price in India
Let’s begin with Samsung Galaxy S10+, which is the most premium among the three. The smartphone will be available in three RAM/storage models in India – 8GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/512GB storage and 12GB RAM/1TB storage. While the 128GB storage model costs Rs 73,900, the 512GB storage variant is priced at Rs 91,900, the 1TB storage version bears a price tag of Rs 1,17,900. While the 12GB storage variant is available in Prism Black, Prism Blue, and Prism White colour variants, the 512GB and 1TB storage variants of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ can be picked up in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White colour variants.
Coming to Samsung Galaxy S10, the device is available in 8GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/512GB storage variants in India. The base variant costs Rs 66,900, and the high-end one is priced at Rs 84,900. If you buy the 128GB storage model of Samsung Galaxy S10, you can choose from Prism Black, Prism Blue, and Prism White colour options, and if you go for the 512GB storage model, you would have to go for the lone Prism White colour.
The most affordable of the three – Samsung Galaxy S10e is only available in 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant in India that costs Rs 55,900. The device is available in Prism Black and Prism White colour options.
The three smartphones had been available for pre-orders in India since February. If you pre-ordered the smartphone, you will be getting your device today. However, if haven’t and want to buy the smartphone, you can order it starting March 8 when the handsets would go on sale.
As a part of launch offers, Samsung is offering its Galaxy Watch at Rs 9,999, and its Galaxy Buds at Rs 2,999. Customers can also get a cashback of up to Rs 6,000 on purchases made via HDFC Bank cards, a bonus of up to Rs 15,000 on an upgrade and EMI plans starting at Rs 2,339 a month.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ specifications
Samsung Galaxy S10+ comes with a 6.4-inch QHD+ Curved Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9. Powered by 8nm octa-core Samsung Exynos 9820 SoC, the smartphone comes with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of onboard storage. The device comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 12MP wide-angle sensor with f/1.5-f/2.4 variable aperture, a 12MP telephoto sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 16MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there are dual front cameras with a 10MP and an 8MP sensor. The smartphone can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB and it houses a 4,100mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy S10+ sports an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor and runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with the company’s own One UI.
Samsung Galaxy S10 specifications
Coming to Samsung Galaxy S10, the smartphone 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 clubbed with 8GB of RAM. On the camera front, Samsung Galaxy S10 comes has the same triple rear cameras as Galaxy S10+ and for selfies and video calls, there is a 10MP sensor. Samsung Galaxy S10 houses a 3,400mAh battery and like Galaxy S10+, it comes with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
Samsung Galaxy S10e specifications
Samsung Galaxy S10e features a 5.8-inch full-HD+ Flat Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display an is powered by the same processor as the two older siblings. The smartphone comes 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM variants and has up to 512GB of storage. For imaging duties, Samsung Galaxy S10e comes with a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 12MP camera and a 16MP fixed-focus sensor. Both the sensors come with Optical Image Stabilization and up to 8x digital zoom. The selfie camera of the device is the same as Samsung Galaxy S10’s. Samsung Galaxy S10e can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB and houses a 3,100mAh battery. It comes with a physical fingerprint sensor on its home button.
Web Authentication API (WebAuthn) has been declared as the Web standard by World Wide Consortium (W3C). This standard will let the user login to a website without entering his password. WebAuthn will now allow the user to log-in to the websites by using their biometrics (fingerprint), smartphones or FIDO security keys.
The web standard was first announced in 2015 but now it has the support of W3C’s contributors, which has big technology names in it like Apple, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Mozilla, IBM etc. Dropbox, the online file storing platform became the first to integrate the WebAuthn on its platform in 2018 and was followed by Microsoft.
The standard is also supported by Operating Systems (OS) like Android and Windows 10 and web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge. Now that WebAuthn has become an open standard, more web services and platforms will get it and utilize it to make their own platform digitally more secure as the standard gives a much better security than using just the passwords.
Passwords of any type are extremely personal and if it falls in the wrong hands then a lot can be lost. They are vulnerable and have to be paired with multiple layer of authentication for added security. The latest announcement of declaring the WebAuthn as the web standard has made it possible for a password-free web. Now the users won’t have to enter their passwords every time they visit a specific website.
With the new standard, surfing the internet will be more secure than before. Earlier, Google too had launched an in-built security feature in the Google Chrome which lets the user browse the internet more securely.
Speaking on the new development, W3C and FIDO Alliance said, “It’s common knowledge that passwords have outlived their efficacy. Not only are stolen, weak, or default passwords behind 81% of data breaches, they are a drain of time and resources.”
WebAuthn is the central part of FIDO Alliance’s FIDO2 specifications as it is a standard which lets the user use methods other than usual password authentication. The new standard will look at security, scalability, privacy along with convenience of the user. FIDO2’s login details would be unique across each website logins and the users’ biometrics details will never leave their devices and won’t be stored on a server. In simpler terms, the user will have the option to login using their fingerprints, FIDO physical security keys or mobile devices. FIDO’s keys are different and unique for every website so it can’t be used to track the user.
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Last month, Facebook-owned photo-sharing app Instagram had announced that previews of IGTV would soon start appearing in users’ main News Feed on the home page. The company had taken to Twitter to announce that going forward, users would be able to preview IGTV videos in their News Feed.
The company said on the microblogging website, “Now, you can preview IGTV videos in your feed. When there’s a new video from someone you follow, you can tap from your feed to watch the full video in IGTV.”
And now, this has finally happened. If you accessed Instagram today, you would have seen a Story shared by the company that confirms today onwards, IGTV videos will be available for preview in users’ News Feed. In the Story, Instagram has mentioned that besides seeing previews of videos, users would also be able to browse for more videos of their interest from their News Feed itself.
We should mention that since IGTV was launched last year, Instagram has been doing a number of things to promote the platform among its users. Although it was first believed that Instagram would split IGTV into a new app altogether, that didn’t happen. Instead, Instagram added a button on top right of its main app from where users could directly access the video platform.
After that, the photo-sharing app started sending occasional notifications to users informing them about new videos that they may be interested in. And now, IGTV has been integrated with the main Instagram app even more closely as users will be able to see videos they are interested in on their News Feed itself.
It is worth noticing that IGTV was launched by Instagram to compete with Google‘s YouTube, which has been leading the segment since a very long time now. Being smartphone-centric, IGTV has a preference for vertical videos and allows content creators and influencers to upload videos that are up to 10 minutes long. However, accounts that are extremely popular can also add videos that are up to an hour long.
When it was initially announced a month back that previews of IGTV videos will be available in News Feed, Instagram gave a statement to Variety saying, “With IGTV previews in feed, we’re making it even easier to discover and watch the latest video content from your favourite follows.”
Indian e-commerce payment system and digital wallet Patym has launched its subscription-based loyalty programme named ‘Paytm First’. The move comes from Patym to increase the customer base on its shopping platform. The subscription programme will pose as a rival to Amazon’s Prime subscription and Flipkart’s Plus membership. Paytm First offers features and subscriptions such as Zomato Gold, ViU Premium, Eros Now, Sony Liv, Gaana Premium and more. Users can avail these for a fees of Rs 750 per year. Deals on Uber and Uber Eats are also in the subscription package added in the Paytm First membership.
Along with subscriptions, Paytm is also offering more than Rs 1,500 worth of cashback to the customers who would opt for the Paytm First membership. Paytm Mall, which is the company’s online shopping platform is also offering exclusive offers on its products for Paytm First members that would include an unlimited free and priority shipping along with 27×7 customer care support.
By purchasing the membership of Paytm First, the user would also get an annual subscription to Gaana, Sony Liv and Eros Now. The customers would get benefits up to Rs 6,000 on Uber and benefits of up to Rs 2,400 on Uber Eats. Paytm also claims that the Paytm First will give partner offers of more than Rs 12,000. We should mention that the company has plans to sell more than three million Paytm First subscriptions in the first year of its launch and considering the enormous user base that Paytm enjoys in India, it might not be a false goal.
According to Deepak Abbot, Senior Vice President of Paytm, the customers loyalty programme of Paytm First is now available for all the Android users. He also said that iOS users will receive the loyalty programme on their platform starting March 6, which is today, so we can expect it to happen later during the day. Although the annual subscription of Paytm First is Rs 750, the company is offering a cashback of Rs 100 for a limited time.
“We are happy to have partnered with leading players from their respective verticals during the initial launch phase itself, and we will continue to expand the Paytm First programme with more benefits and value to our customers,” Abbot said.
South Korean technology giant Samsung took wraps off its Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e smartphones last month at its Unpacked event in San Francisco. Soon after, the three smartphones went on pre-orders in India. And today, Samsung will officially be unveiling them in the country.
There are a number of features in Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e that the company has added to make them as premium as they can be. For instance, the smartphones come with Infinity-O displays, Dynamic AMOLED panels, and Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ come with ultrasonic in-display scanners. Here’s everything that you need to know about the launch of the new flagship smartphones by Samsung:
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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e India launch: How to watch the live stream?
We had reported last week that Samsung has sent an invite for its event that is scheduled for March 6 in New Delhi. If you want to watch the Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e getting launched, you can head to Samsung’s official website at 12.30 pm today, as that is when the event is set to begin.
In case you have pre-booked the smartphone, you should be happy to know that the deliveries would begin today. However, if you have not pre-booked and want to buy the devices, you can order them once their sale begins on March 8.
Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e price in India
Samsung Galaxy S10 is available in 8GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/512GB storage variants in India. While the former costs Rs 66,900, the latter is priced at Rs 84,900. We should also add that while the 128GB storage model of Samsung Galaxy S10 will be available in Prism Black, Prism Blue, and Prism White colour options, the 512GB storage model will be available in a lone Prism White colour.
Coming to Samsung Galaxy S10+, which is the most premium among the three, it will be available in three RAM/storage variants in India – 8GB RAM/128GB storage, 8GB RAM/512GB storage and 12GB RAM/1TB storage. While the base model costs Rs 73,900, the 512GB storage model is priced at Rs 91,900, the most high-end variant bears a price tag of Rs 1,17,900.
It is worth noticing that 12GB storage variant is available in Prism Black, Prism Blue, and Prism White colour variants, while the 512GB and 1TB storage variants can be picked up in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White colour variants.
Last, but not the least, Samsung Galaxy S10e is only available in 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant in India that costs Rs 55,900. Interested buyers will be able to choose from Prism Black and Prism White colour options.
Foldable phones are most definitely the newest trend that has completely taken over the technology industry. Last month, we saw Samsung unveil its Galaxy Fold smartphone at its Unpacked event in San Francisco on February 20.
Following this, we got a look at Huawei’s Mate X smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Other than this, smartphone makers like Xiaomi, LG, Lenovo and Motorola are also said to be working on their own foldable phones.
And now, a report has surfaced on Bloomberg that says that Samsung is working on two other foldable phones, which will both sport a design that is very different from that of Galaxy Fold. According to the report, unlike Samsung Galaxy Fold that has a tablet-sized screen that can be folded into a candybar phone, one among the new smartphones that the South Korean technology giant is working on comes with a display that wraps around the outside of the device. So, we can expect the design of the smartphone to be something like Huawei Mate X’s.
The other device that Samsung is working on is said to be a vertically-oriented clamshell phone that will sport a smaller external display. We should mention that the latter sounds like the upcoming revamped Motorola RAZR smartphone, that will come with a normal sized display that can be folded into a palm-sized device. It is also worth noticing that Apple’s patent for its foldable device that recently surfaced online also appeared to be similar to this.
Coming back to Samsung, the South Korean technology giant will reportedly launch the clamshell phone in late 2019 or early 2020, and the Mate-X like device will launch only after that.
Speaking of Samsung Galaxy Fold, it is all set to release in April this year. However, reports suggest that Samsung is still working on the device’s durability, mainly because a visible crease can be seen on the screen that has become an area of concern for the company. The report also quoted a person familiar with the matter saying that Samsung is considering to offer free screen replacements to customers.
Redmi 7, which is an upcoming budget smartphone of Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi, was sighted on the Chinese regulator website TENAA. The smartphone was listed under the model number M1812F6LE. Although the listing on the website didn’t had any image of the upcoming smartphone, it did reveal the specifications and other details of the upcoming Redmi 7 handset.
According to the listing, the Redmi 7 smartphone will sport a 6.26-inch HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) display and will run on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI. The handset will reportedly house a 3,900mAh battery and will be powered by an unnamed octa-core CPU which will be clocked at 1.8GHz. The smartphone is expected to be available in three variants – 2GB RAM + 16GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. Like its predecessor Redmi 6, the upcoming device will come with a dual-rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP sensor coupled with an 8MP sensor. Redmi 7’s TENAA listing was first spotted by GizmoChina.
Redmi 7 will be of 158.65 x 76.43 x 8.47mm in dimension and will weigh 180 grams. The sensors in Redmi 7 will include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, fingerprint sensor and a proximity sensor. According to reports, Xiaomi will be hosting a press event in China on March 18 where it is expected to unveil the Redmi 7 along with Redmi Note 7 Pro in its home country. We should mention that Redmi Note 7 Pro already saw its global release in India along with Redmi Note 7 last week. Currently, there is no news of the pricing of Redmi 7 but as it is a successor of Redmi 6, which was launched in the budget segment, the upcoming smartphone is also expected to priced similarly. The Redmi 7 is speculated to make its way to Indian markets few weeks after its launch in China.
Talking about Redmi 7’s predecessor, the Redmi 6 featured a 5.45-inch HD display and was powered by Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 SoC clocked at 2GHz. It came in two variants – one with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage and the other with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage. Redmi 6 came with a 12MP camera along with a 5MP camera while the front held a 5MP selfie camera. It ran Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with MIUI10 and housed a 3,000mAh battery. The 2GB RAM variant currently sells for Rs 7,999 while the 3GB RAM variant sells for Rs 8,499.
Japanese consumer electronics maker Panasonic has launched its Eluga Ray 800 smartphone in India. The newly launched Panasonic Eluga 800 smartphone is powered by an octa-core processor and comes with a full HD display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The company has also added an artificial intelligence (AI) backed Arbo Hub assistant to the smartphone.
Other key features of Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 include a 13MP autofocus primary camera coupled with an 8MP selfie camera. The smartphone also comes with 4G VoLTE support and has 64GB of onboard storage. Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 has a fingerprint sensor at the back, and the handset comes with dual-SIM support. Here’s a look at the price and specifications of the newly launched smartphone:
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Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 price in India
The newly launched Panasonic Eluga 800 smartphone is only available in a 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant in India that is priced at Rs 9,999. The device is available in Gold colour variant and can be bought via various e-commerce platforms and retail stores.
Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 specifications
Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 has support for dual SIM cards and runs Android 7.0 Nougat. The smartphone sports a 5.5-inch full-HD display with a screen resolution of 1080×1920 pixels, an aspect ratio of 16:9 and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Powered by an octa-core processor that is clocked at 1.8GHz, clubbed with 4GB RAM. Panasonic Eluga 800 smartphone has 64GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 128GB. For imaging duties, Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 comes equipped with 13MP primary sensor coupled with an LED flash. There is an 8MP selfie camera for selfies and video calls.
Connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, FM radio, Micro-USB port, a 3.5mm headphone jack and it houses a 4,000mAh battery. For enhanced security, there is a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel and other sensors include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and a proximity sensor. Panasonic Eluga 800 smartphone measures 152.8×75.3×8.6mm.
Panasonic Eluga Ray 800 handset comes pre-installed with ARBO Hub which, according to company’s website is “an AI aggregator app which is aimed to help you carry out all your daily routine activities in the most efficient way possible.”
Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has today announced a new promotional campaign called ‘March Madness’. The offer begins and today and will go on for a month and under this campaign, interested buyers will be able to buy the company’s flagship smartphone OnePlus 6T at an additional discount of Rs 2,000 if they exchange their old handset for it.
If you are interested in availing this offer on OnePlus 6T smartphone, you can log on to Amazon India’s website, OnePlus India’s official e-store, the company’s official exclusive offline store, Croma and Reliance Digital outlets.
OnePlus is also offering exclusive offers such as no-cost-EMI on using credit and debit cards from certain banks. Customers will also get some special giveaways in the form of bundled accessories from OnePlus. But then, the Chinese smartphone brand has not given any clear details about which accessories will be offered.
To recall, OnePlus 6T features a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display that has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The handset comes with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor that unlocks in 0.34 seconds. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor clubbed with an Adreno 630 GPU, OnePlus 6T comes in 6GB RAM/128GB storage, and 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage variants.
OnePlus 6T runs Oxygen OS based on Android 9.0 Pie and sports a dual rear camera setup with 16MP Sony IMX519 and 20MP Sony IMX376K sensors. The cameras on OnePlus 6T come with a dual LED flash and optical image stabilization. The device also has a 20MP Sony IMX376K sensor on the waterdrop-shaped notch on the display. The camera app of OnePlus 6T has features like Face Unlock, HDR, OIS, Panorama mode. OnePlus 6T houses a 3,700mAh battery that supports fast charge (5V 4A).
It is worth mentioning that OnePlus has emerged as the best-selling handset brand in the premium segment of the Indian smartphone market, according to research firm Counterpoint. Soon, the company will soon be launching its OnePlus 7 smartphone that will come with a pop-up selfie camera, according to a number of reports. OnePlus also recently showcased its 5G prototype smartphone at Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona recently.
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has launched its F11 Pro smartphone in India today. Oppo F11 Pro comes with a number of key highlights including a 48MP primary sensor, a pop-up selfie camera, and the company’s own VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge fast charging technology. The newly-launched Oppo F11 Pro smartphone competes directly with Vivo V15 Pro smartphone, which also comes with a 48MP primary camera and a pop-up selfie camera. However, it has a triple rear camera setup, and Oppo F11 Pro comes with dual rear cameras on its back panel.
But then, Oppo has touted its smartphone to come with enhanced low-light performance with Ultra Night Mode and a Dazzle Color Mode. So the competition between the two smartphones is very stiff. What makes the choice even tougher is the fact that both smartphones are priced very similarly. Keeping all of this in mind, here, we have compared the two smartphones so that you can decide which one among the two is a good buy for you. Read on our comparison of Oppo F11 Pro and Vivo V15 Pro and tell us in the comments below which among the two would you want to buy:
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Display
Oppo F11 Pro: 6.53-inch full-HD+ ‘Panoramic’ LCD display with 90.0% screen-to-body ratio
Vivo V15 Pro: 6.39-inch Ultra FullView FHD+ Super AMOLED display
Chinese smartphone brand Oppo has today launched its F11 Pro smartphone in India today. The Oppo F11 Pro smartphone was launched at an event Mumbai and its key highlights are its cameras. While on the back, it has a 48MP primary sensor, the front will be dominated by a full-screen display as the device comes with a pop-up selfie camera.
Oppo F11 Pro smartphone is also touted to come with Super Night Mode that enhances the images taken in low light. Furthermore, it also comes with Oppo‘s VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge fast charging technology. Here’s a look at the price and specifications of the Oppo F11 Pro smartphone:
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Oppo F11 Pro price and availability
Oppo F11 Pro is available in a single variant that comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage and is priced at Rs 24,990 in India. It will go on sale starting March 15. The device goes on pre-orders today on Flipkart, Amazon India, Paytm Mall Snapdeal and all Oppo stores.
Oppo F11 Pro specifications
Coming to the specifications, the newly launched Oppo F11 Pro smartphone runs Android Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and it sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ ‘Panoramic’ LCD display with that has a 90.90% screen-to-body ratio. Powered by MediaTek Helio P70 processor clubbed with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The handset will also come with Oppo’s cloud service that will give an additional 5GB of free storage to users.
For imaging duties, Oppo F11 Pro smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor coupled with a 5MP secondary sensor. The primary camera comes with an image sensor of 1/2.25, an f/1.79 aperture and 6P lens. In well-lit conditions, the sensors can click photos of up to 48MP resolution. To enhance the low-light performance of the smartphone’s cameras, the company has added an Ultra Night Mode and a Dazzle Color Mode. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP rising front camera that comes with support for Face ID technology.
Oppo F11 Pro houses a 4,000mah battery that comes with support for the company’s Super VOOC 3.0 technology. The device also comes with Hyper Boost technology that is touted to make the performance of the newly launched phone faster. For connectivity, there are standard options like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Oppo F11 specifications and price
At the same event, the company also announced the Oppo F11 smartphone that has nearly the same specifications as F11 Pro. Instead of a pop-up selfie camera, it comes with a front snapper housed in the waterdrop-shaped notch on its display. It houses a 4,020mAh battery and comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The device is priced at Rs 19,990 in India, however, there is no word on the availability of the handset.
Audio Technica, the Japanese company which manufactures headphones, microphones and sound equipment launched its new Bluetooth wireless over-the-ear headset named ATH-M50x BT in India. The new headphones will be available on Amazon India at a price of Rs 18,490.
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Audio Technica ATH-M50x BT wireless headset price
The company already has a wired headphone named ATH-M50x which sells for Rs 9,899 on Amazon and it is considered one of the best headphones under Rs 10,000 by fans and critics both. Seeing the popularity of the wired ATH-M50x, Audio Techinica decided to launch a Bluetooth and wireless version of the same headphone in the market.
To recall, Audio Technica ATH-M50x was launched back in 2014 January while its Bluetooth version named Audio Technica ATH-M50x BT was launched in Otober 2018 globally. After four months the headphone has finally made its way to the Indian markets
The ATH-M50x BT wireless headset has 45mm dynamic drivers and it gives out a frequency response range of 15Hz to 28,000Hz (28KHz). It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and is also compatible with the aptX codec for better audio data transmission over Bluetooth. The wireless headset comes with a USB charging cable and a 3.9-foot stereo audio cable which can be used in case the user decides to go the ‘wired’ route. It also comes with a carrying pouch for easy portability.
The company has promised that the Audio Technica ATH-M50x BT can run for 40 hours on a full charge. The newly launched headphones can also be used with the Audio Technica Connect mobile app through which the user can control the audio output of the headphones along with other settings.
The original wired Audio Technica ATH-M50x was loved by the users because it had a neutral sonic signature and an excellent sound quality. So, its Bluetooth and wireless version, the ATH-M50x BT should also be on same level in the sound department like its wired counterpart, if not better. But, seeing the popularity of wireless headphones today, fans would rejoice on the release of these headphones.
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Chinese smartphone brand Vivo had launched its much-awaited V15 Pro last month and till, now, the device was available for pre-booking in India. The official sale of the Vivo V15 Pro smartphone is all set to begin at midnight today (technically March 6, 12 am IST). The newly launched Vivo V15 Pro will be available for purchase via Amazon India, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Snapdeal and Vivo India’s online store. The company has announced that up till now over 1 lakh Vivo V15 Pro units have been pre-booked by customers. While the Vivo V15 Pro will be available for purchase online starting midnight, the offline sale of the smartphone will start from tomorrow – March 6. The Vivo V15 Pro carries a starting price of Rs 28,990.
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Vivo V15 Pro launch offers
The launch offers that the company is offering along with Vivo V15 Pro include a 5% cashback on purchases made via HDFC bank’s credit or debit card. They can even use HDFC cards for EMI transactions. Other offers include a one-time screen replacement at Rs 999 (valid till March only), zero percent down payment from IDFC First Bank with 8 months EMI, and up to 12 months no-cost EMI option from Bajaj Finance and other banks. Exchange offers are also included in the long list of offers on the purchase of Vivo V15 Pro along with loyalty benefit of Rs 1,000 over above exchange value.
Vivo V15 Pro specifications
The Vivo V15 Pro sports a 6.39-inch Full HD+ Ultra FullView Display along with a Super AMOLED panel. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 675 AIE SoC and comes with 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM. It runs on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9. The Vivo V15 Pro comes with a triple-rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary Quad Pixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP Super Wide-Angle AI camera with f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. At the front, there is a 32MP pop-up selfie camera. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
The Vivo V15 Pro has 128GB of internal storage but it comes with support for a microSD card of up to 256GB. It comes with a Micro-USB port and also has a 3.5mm headphone jack. Vivo V15 Pro packs a 3,700mAh battery and comes with all the necessary sensors. According to the company, the Vivo V15 Pro can charge from 0 to 24% in 15 minutes as it supports Dual-Engine fast charging.
vivo v15 pro front
Speaking on Vivo V15 Pro, Jerome Chen, Senior Vice President of Vivo India said in a statement, “We are elated with the response received for our latest flagship in the V series. With never before seen innovative features in a sub-30k device, the V15 Pro comes second to none, and that can be seen from the amazing response from our Vivo fans in India. Innovation has been a key differentiator for Vivo and the V15 Pro, like its predecessor, continues that proposition by offering flagship level performance with striking design.”
Audio accessories maker Harman has announced its next speakers in the Bluetooth speaker line-up named JBL GO+, that are available exclusively on Flipkart. The newly launched JBL GO+ speaker went on a timeout sale on Flipkart today from 12pm to 2pm. Currently, there is no news about the next sale of the speakers but the customers can press the ‘notify me’ button on the e-commerce website to get information about the availability of the speaker. Also, they can check the official JBL’s website for the upcoming sale information.
The JBL GO+ is the newest speaker from Harman in its portable Bluetooth speaker series. The JBL GO+ Bluetooth speaker is priced at Rs 1,799, and as we mentioned earlier, it can be bought from Flipkart. It is worth mentioning that this is the inaugural price of the speaker, and eventually, it will be available at Rs 1,899.
The JBL GO+ Bluetooth speaker is the upgraded version of the JBL GO speaker, which was highly popular among youngsters and teenagers. According to the company, the upgraded JBL GO+ is powered by a 20% bigger battery than its predecessor and it gives out a more powerful sound output. The JBL GO+ also comes with advanced noise cancelling speakerphone for conference calls and it is available in three colour options – Blue, Red and Black.
The JBL GO+ has a music playback time of 5 hours and it packs a 730mAh battery. It takes 2.5 hours to charge the speaker from zero to 100%. The speaker is 9.7 x 8.0 x 3.6 cm in dimensions and weighs 0.21kgs or 210 grams. For connectivity, the speaker has support for Bluetooth 4.1 and has a sound output of 80dB. We should also add that the JBL GO+ Bluetooth speaker comes with a 3.5mm jack.
HARMAN launches JBL GO+ Bluetooth Speaker in India on Flipkart
Speaking about the newly launched product, Sumit Chauhan, Vice President of Lifestyle Audio of Harman India, said, “We are excited to bring the popular JBL GO+ to India and extend our strong partnership with Flipkart. Through this partnership, consumers can get their hands on JBL’s signature sound, admired by music enthusiasts all over the world. JBL GO+ is the perfect speaker for anyone who wants a handy, yet powerful Bluetooth speaker for every occasion.”
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The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a nifty little device that is screaming for attention. In this video we unbox the device, check out its inside contents and also blurt out what we think of it. Camera shots are also there.
The Samsung Galaxy A50 comes with Samsung Exynos 9610 octa-core chipset. Available in two RAM and storage combos, the smartphone comes with 4GB RAM with 64GB Storage or 6GB RAM and 64GB storage version. The onboard memory can be further expanded via a microSD card up to 512GB. So, in total one can have up to whooping 576GB storage within this mobile. Which is great for a mid-segment smartphone.
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Do you love to play games on your console? If the answer to that is yes, then we are sure you own either a PlayStation or an Xbox One at home. For PlayStation owners, we had listed down some tips and tricks last month, using which they can do a lot more with their console. And today, we are here with similar tips and tricks for Xbox One users. So, if you own an Xbox One, here’s what you need to do to make the most out of it:
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Share games with your best gaming buddy
Do you have a friend you bond with because both of you love the same kind of games? If the answer to that is yes, we are happy to tell you that can send share digital games with them. However, you can do this with only one friend and you both much have an Xbox One. But then, you would both be able to play each other’s games and wouldn’t have to invest in the same games ever! Isn’t that a cool feature?
Install games quickly
For any hardcore gamer, the most important thing is to install a game as quickly as possible. And usually, if you are installing a game using a physical disc, it usually takes up a very long time. However, if you want this process to be quicker, you can just disconnect your Xbox One from the internet before you begin installing your game. The game will install much faster.
Get rewards
Did you know you can earn rewards for doing very simple things on Xbox One? Just sign up for Xbox Rewards and get credits for completing monthly surveys, buying games from the Xbox Store, or even renting movies on your console. You can then redeem these credits and deposit them to your Xbox Live account that too in the currency that is valid in your region.
Get free games
With Games with Gold program, you can get two free games every month for your Xbox One. However, for doing this, you would need a to be a gold subscriber of the Xbox Live service. But we should also mention that you would only be able to play free games as long as you have the subscription.
Stream games to Windows 10
Did you know that you can stream all games from your Xbox One to your device running Windows 10? However, we should mention that for this, your console as well as your Windows 10 device must be connected to the same network. To stream games from your Xbox One, go to Settings > Preferences and then click on ‘Allow game streaming to other devices’. After this, you can go to your Windows 10 device, launch the Xbox app and click connect on the bottom left.
Use your Xbox One controller with your PC
In case you have planned to steam games from Xbox One on your PC, you should know that you would require your Xbox One controller to play games. But then, that can be done easily via a microUSB cable and your Windows 10 device will recognise your controller on its own. However, if you want to connect it to a device running an older version, you can install the required drivers and then connect your controller.
Keep your Xbox One controller updated
You should know that updating your Xbox One isn’t the same as updating your Xbox One controller. You have to update your controller’s software too. For doing this, you need to head to Settings > Devices & Accessories and then click on the latest update. In case you have any additional accessories, attach them to your controller before you update it.
Watch out for Xbox One’s bandwidth usage
If you have a limited internet data plan, you must know how to do this. Just head to Settings > Network > Bandwidth Usage and you will be able to check how much bandwidth your console has used so far. You can also get a monthly report here and a report that gives you details on usage of the last 12 hours.
Search for achievement help
It can be pretty annoying when there is one particular achievement in a game that you just can’t crack. However, you can get some help from your console by tapping on the Xbox button and then select Snap an App. Then you head to Achievements app and select the achievement that you are having trouble with. After that click on ‘Search for achievement help’. You will get tips and tricks from the internet that will help you unlock the achievement.
Edit and share your game clips
Do you have some really awesome game clips that you wish to share with the world? You can do this directly from Xbox One. You can use the Upload Studio app to cut parts of the vide you wish to share, add a voiceover or some effects. Then, you can share them on your social media accounts.
Be an Xbox One Insider
If you sign up for the Xbox Insider App, you will get access to new features at least a month in advance. However, we should mention that these updates reach you quicker than other users, but then, they are not bug-free.
Learn shortcuts
If you say ‘Xbox, record that’, your console will record the last 30 seconds of your gameplay and save it to Upload Studio. And if you say ‘Xbox, watch’ coupled with the name of the channel, it will start surfing without you having to click the TV app. There are a number of commands that you can learn which will prove t be useful.
Last week saw the launch of Samsung Galaxy A10,Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 smartphones in India. Before the launch of the A-series smartphones, Samsung had said that it would launch one smartphone each month till June 2019. After the consecutive launch of three Galaxy A-series smartphones, the news is that the company is currently working on Samsung Galaxy A60 which might be launching the next month.
Some images and news about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A60 has leaked online which showcases some of its specifications and further points towards the possibility of the launch being held next month. According to a report that first appeared on SlashLeaks, Samsung Galaxy A60 smartphone will sport a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U display. The smartphone will reportedly be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 6150 SoC, which is an unannounced upcoming mid-range octa-core chipset from the American chipmaker.
Along with the Snapdragon processor, the smartphone is said to feature a triple-rear camera setup with the primary camera holding a 32MP sensor. The other cameras will be a 5MP sensor along with an 8MP sensor on the back of the smartphone. For selfies and video calls, there will be a 32MP sensor.
The Galaxy A60 will reportedly come in two variants – a 6GB RAM and an 8GB RAM variant along with a 4,500mAh battery. Other than that, is it also expected to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner in the device. The leak also mentioned that the smartphone will be released by the company on April 19.
The price of the smartphone is not known as of yet. But it is being speculated that Samsung Galaxy A60 priced between Rs 18,000 and Rs 25,000.
Samsung Galaxy A50, which is the highest variant in the current Galaxy A-series to be launched yet also comes with a triple-rear camera setup with 25MP + 8MP + 5MP sensors. It sports a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display. It too comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 4,000mAh battery. There is a USB Type-C on the bottom of the device which supports fast-charging. It has two variants – one with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and the other with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It is powered by Exynos 9610 (Indian version) and comes with Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OneUI. The Samsung Galaxy A50 handset comes with a starting price of Rs 19,990.
Amazon India is hosting a Fab Phones Fest sale from March 5 to March 7. In this three-day sale, Amazon is offering discounts, exchange deals and various other offers on smartphones. Amazon claims that up to 40% price drops on smartphones will be offered in the three-day sale. The online shopping platform is offering a 5% instant discount on users with HDFC credit or debit cards. Discounts on smartphones like OnePlus 6T, Xiaomi Mi A2, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Xiaomi Redmi Y2, Realme U1 and others are being offered by Amazon during the sale.
You can avail a discount of Rs 2,000 on OnePlus 6T on the exchange of an old smartphone. The smartphone is selling for Rs 37,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is selling for Rs 41,999. Other offers on the smartphone include no-cost EMI, 5% instant discount on HDFC cards, Jio cashback of up to Rs 5,400 and free accidental and Liquid Damage Protection insurance worth Rs 2,000 if the users decide to open a Kotak 811 Account.
After the recent price cut of the Redmi Y2, it is being sold for Rs 8,999 and during the Fab Phones Fest sale, Amazon is offering an additional price cut of Rs 1,000. In the sale, the Redmi Y2 is selling for Rs 7,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant while the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant is selling for Rs 9,999 which was originally priced at Rs 10,999.
Another Xiaomi smartphone, the Redmi Note 5 Pro has received a similar price cut in the sale. During the Fab Phones Fest sale, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro will be sold for Rs 10,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant while the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant is selling for Rs 11,999. It also comes with the no-cost EMI option. In the ongoing sale, Xiaomi Mi A2 will be sold for Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM +64GB storage variant while the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant of Mi A2 is selling for Rs 14,999. The original price of the 4GB variant of the Mi A2 was Rs 17,499 while the 6GB variant cost Rs 20,500. Other offers mentioned above are also applicable to the purchase of the smartphone.
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 which held a price tag of more than Rs 50,000 has received many price cuts over the years. And in the ongoing sale on Amazon, it is selling for Rs 39,990 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant.
Similarly, Realme U1 is getting Rs 1,000 off of its original price if bought using any credit and debit cards during the ongoing sale. Currently, it is selling for Rs 10,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant while its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant costs Rs 13,499.
Apart from all the smartphones mentioned above, many other smartphones are available on a discount. Smartphones like Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi 6, Honor 8C, Samsung Galaxy M10 among others are also available in the ongoing sale. For more details, you can visit the official Amazon India website.
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It is actually simple science. The first and third fan rotate counter clockwise and the middle one spins clockwise. What this does is that it enables the GPU to get the right amount of airflow to keep it cool. The fans also have 3D strips on it to enhance the air flow further. The next thing on the card, adding to the show, is an RGB LED light driven Gigabyte branding. This can be customised using the software supplied with the graphic card. The LED supports over 16million colours so you can choose the one you like.
It is actually simple science. The first and third fan rotate counter clockwise and the middle one spins clockwise. What this does is that it enables the GPU to get the right amount of airflow to keep it cool. The fans also have 3D strips on it to enhance the air flow further. The next thing on the card, adding to the show, is an RGB LED light driven Gigabyte branding. This can be customised using the software supplied with the graphic card. The LED supports over 16million colours so you can choose the one you like.
The rear of the graphic card has 3 display as well as 1 HDMI ports. So, the latest 4K gaming monitors are supported. To power the device, the company has installed an 8 PIN power connector on the side. Also, the copper heat sync touches the GPU, to keep it extra cool. Overall, the graphic card looks chunky yet modern, which will definitely get you the eyeballs at your next BYOC party.
When it came to pure gaming performance, we loved every bit of it. Most games ran extremely well at ultra-high settings. Let us start with some of our favourite and widely played games like CS:Go and DOTA 2. We were easily able to extract 100-120 FPS in them. The graphics were crisp and detailed, but since these are older games, they seemed just a notch above on this graphic card. However, the real test came when we played games like PUBG and Fortnite.
The Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Gaming OC 6G didn’t flinch here and gave us straight 100FPS even at the highest settings, the max frame rate drop we got here was 89. Which is not bad for a graphic card that only demands a 500W power supply. However, we do recommend to put in at least a 650W power supply so that you do not over-stress the system in any manner. We saw an immense bump in graphics over a regular NVIDIA 1060. The details are better, the characters look well-rounded and with the improved FPS, you are bound to get that chicken dinner.
The next instalment in the Metro series is the Metro Exodus. The game was released in February for the PlayStation 4. If you have played any Metro game before you would know that the entire series is based on a novel named Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky. The newest Metro instalment brings all the fast-paced, heart-thumping, mutant-killing glory of the previous Metro games with the addition of current graphics. The game is an open-world, story-driven, first person shooter survival developed by 4A games. The game is a combination of first-person combat, stealth and survival horror and exploration genre. It follows the events of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light and is a continuation in the Metro universe.
Made by the parent companies of TitanFall and TitanFall 2, Electronic Arts (EA) and Respawn Entertainment recently unveiled the the newest game that dominates the battleroyale genre – Apex Legends. The game has already made headlines by adding 25 million players in just one week after its launch. The game is set in the Titanfall universe but is not related to the storyline of the game. Unlike other battleroyale games, in Apex Legends, the players get to choose from a roaster of playable characters, each with different set of skills like teleportation, making copies of self, track opponents etc. Apex Legends is a fast-paced first-person battleroyale which is gaining a lot of popularity with time and the best part is that it is free to download and play.
What happens when you throw all the popular Disney and anime/cartoon characters together in a Role-Playing Game (RPG) situation? You get Kingdom Hearts. Kingdom Hearts has been a long running series but the newest addition, Kingdom Hearts 3 was launched on January this year for PS4 by Square Enix. In the latest instalment of the game, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck will be teaming up with Terra and Sora to fight and defeat monsters and save the world (again). But wait, you will also find Pikachu and Bay Max in the game along with many known characters from the cartoon and anime universe. The game brings nostalgia to a whole new level with its old and new character roaster to choose from.
A 2019 remake of the original Resident Evil 2, the latest instalment brings the graphics and mechanics of current generation consoles along with the old story and setting of Resident Evil 2. The game was launched for PS4 in January this year. In the newest Resident Evil, instead of killing zombies you will be running from them as the game delivers with a wide range of situations which could kill you in hundreds of ways. The only thought you will have while playing the Resident Evil 2 is survival. The players will take control of Leon and Claire, and both of them will have their own path to follow. This basically means that they will be playing two different campaigns, with different setting and outcomes. But both scenarios will deliver the same level of horror and thrill.
The latest instalment in the Ace Combat adds high-flying, ‘trigger’-ed aerial dog-fights with photorealistic world and engaging missions, good gameplay and an engaging story. The gameplay revolves around a story which has much human drama, politics, aerial combat and war. Ace Combat 7 also features multiplayer and it also has a battleroyale mode where you can play and hunt other players and be hunted as well. An aerial combat battleroyale may seem crazy to sum, but it is definitely fun.
In Ubisoft’s next instalment Far Cry New Dawn, you will be left in Hope County where everything will be trying to kill you and end your life (again). This time, the game is set in post-apocalyptic world with pink (flowers) and graffiti. The whole world looks as if it is on fire (of colours) and it is as vibrant as it is deadly. The game mechanics is the same as its predecessor with a new story and new characters. The fans of Far Cry series will feel at home knowing that Ubisoft has made it into an open-world map with lots to explore and people/animals to befriend. The game will have players roaming around the map for missions tasked on to them as the other games in this instalment. But in the end, the players need to scavenge the world and keep fighting to survive or die.
Bioware’s Anthem was an anticipated title from last year and it finally released last month. The game received mixed reviews from the critics and fans alike. Anthem is like Ironman mixed with DragonAge as players need to pilot mechanized exo-suits called Javelins and complete the missions. Players can add up to four characters into their party and go on missions together. There are four exo-suit classes to choose from, and each suit comes with its own powers and abilities – Interceptor, Ranger, Storm and Colossus. The game is not what was showcased earlier in the trailer or during the demo gameplay and is far from perfect, but it is still a good play.
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The latest instalment in the Ace Combat adds high-flying, ‘trigger’-ed aerial dog-fights with photorealistic world and engaging missions, good gameplay and an engaging story. The gameplay revolves around a story which has much human drama, politics, aerial combat and war. Ace Combat 7 also features multiplayer and it also has a battleroyale mode where you can play and hunt other players and be hunted as well. An aerial combat battleroyale may seem crazy to sum, but it is definitely fun.
After that, the photo-sharing app started sending occasional notifications to users informing them about new videos that they may be interested in. And now, IGTV has been integrated with the main Instagram app even more closely as users will be able to see videos they are interested in on their News Feed itself.
It is worth noticing that IGTV was launched by Instagram to compete with Google‘s YouTube, which has been leading the segment since a very long time now. Being smartphone-centric, IGTV has a preference for vertical videos and allows content creators and influencers to upload videos that are up to 10 minutes long. However, accounts that are extremely popular can also add videos that are up to an hour long.
When it was initially announced a month back that previews of IGTV videos will be available in News Feed, Instagram gave a statement to Variety saying, “With IGTV previews in feed, we’re making it even easier to discover and watch the latest video content from your favourite follows.”
After that, the photo-sharing app started sending occasional notifications to users informing them about new videos that they may be interested in. And now, IGTV has been integrated with the main Instagram app even more closely as users will be able to see videos they are interested in on their News Feed itself.
It is worth noticing that IGTV was launched by Instagram to compete with Google‘s YouTube, which has been leading the segment since a very long time now. Being smartphone-centric, IGTV has a preference for vertical videos and allows content creators and influencers to upload videos that are up to 10 minutes long. However, accounts that are extremely popular can also add videos that are up to an hour long.
When it was initially announced a month back that previews of IGTV videos will be available in News Feed, Instagram gave a statement to Variety saying, “With IGTV previews in feed, we’re making it even easier to discover and watch the latest video content from your favourite follows.”
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Do you have a friend you bond with because both of you love the same kind of games? If the answer to that is yes, we are happy to tell you that can send share digital games with them. However, you can do this with only one friend and you both much have an Xbox One. But then, you would both be able to play each other’s games and wouldn’t have to invest in the same games ever! Isn’t that a cool feature?
With Games with Gold program, you can get two free games every month for your Xbox One. However, for doing this, you would need a to be a gold subscriber of the Xbox Live service. But we should also mention that you would only be able to play free games as long as you have the subscription.
Did you know that you can stream all games from your Xbox One to your device running Windows 10? However, we should mention that for this, your console as well as your Windows 10 device must be connected to the same network. To stream games from your Xbox One, go to Settings > Preferences and then click on ‘Allow game streaming to other devices’. After this, you can go to your Windows 10 device, launch the Xbox app and click connect on the bottom left.
You should know that updating your Xbox One isn’t the same as updating your Xbox One controller. You have to update your controller’s software too. For doing this, you need to head to Settings > Devices & Accessories and then click on the latest update. In case you have any additional accessories, attach them to your controller before you update it.
If you have a limited internet data plan, you must know how to do this. Just head to Settings > Network > Bandwidth Usage and you will be able to check how much bandwidth your console has used so far. You can also get a monthly report here and a report that gives you details on usage of the last 12 hours.
It can be pretty annoying when there is one particular achievement in a game that you just can’t crack. However, you can get some help from your console by tapping on the Xbox button and then select Snap an App. Then you head to Achievements app and select the achievement that you are having trouble with. After that click on ‘Search for achievement help’. You will get tips and tricks from the internet that will help you unlock the achievement.
If you sign up for the Xbox Insider App, you will get access to new features at least a month in advance. However, we should mention that these updates reach you quicker than other users, but then, they are not bug-free.
Do you have a friend you bond with because both of you love the same kind of games? If the answer to that is yes, we are happy to tell you that can send share digital games with them. However, you can do this with only one friend and you both much have an Xbox One. But then, you would both be able to play each other’s games and wouldn’t have to invest in the same games ever! Isn’t that a cool feature?
For any hardcore gamer, the most important thing is to install a game as quickly as possible. And usually, if you are installing a game using a physical disc, it usually takes up a very long time. However, if you want this process to be quicker, you can just disconnect your Xbox One from the internet before you begin installing your game. The game will install much faster.
Did you know you can earn rewards for doing very simple things on Xbox One? Just sign up for Xbox Rewards and get credits for completing monthly surveys, buying games from the Xbox Store, or even renting movies on your console. You can then redeem these credits and deposit them to your Xbox Live account that too in the currency that is valid in your region.
With Games with Gold program, you can get two free games every month for your Xbox One. However, for doing this, you would need a to be a gold subscriber of the Xbox Live service. But we should also mention that you would only be able to play free games as long as you have the subscription.
Did you know that you can stream all games from your Xbox One to your device running Windows 10? However, we should mention that for this, your console as well as your Windows 10 device must be connected to the same network. To stream games from your Xbox One, go to Settings > Preferences and then click on ‘Allow game streaming to other devices’. After this, you can go to your Windows 10 device, launch the Xbox app and click connect on the bottom left.
In case you have planned to steam games from Xbox One on your PC, you should know that you would require your Xbox One controller to play games. But then, that can be done easily via a microUSB cable and your Windows 10 device will recognise your controller on its own. However, if you want to connect it to a device running an older version, you can install the required drivers and then connect your controller.
You should know that updating your Xbox One isn’t the same as updating your Xbox One controller. You have to update your controller’s software too. For doing this, you need to head to Settings > Devices & Accessories and then click on the latest update. In case you have any additional accessories, attach them to your controller before you update it.
If you have a limited internet data plan, you must know how to do this. Just head to Settings > Network > Bandwidth Usage and you will be able to check how much bandwidth your console has used so far. You can also get a monthly report here and a report that gives you details on usage of the last 12 hours.
It can be pretty annoying when there is one particular achievement in a game that you just can’t crack. However, you can get some help from your console by tapping on the Xbox button and then select Snap an App. Then you head to Achievements app and select the achievement that you are having trouble with. After that click on ‘Search for achievement help’. You will get tips and tricks from the internet that will help you unlock the achievement.
Do you have some really awesome game clips that you wish to share with the world? You can do this directly from Xbox One. You can use the Upload Studio app to cut parts of the vide you wish to share, add a voiceover or some effects. Then, you can share them on your social media accounts.
If you sign up for the Xbox Insider App, you will get access to new features at least a month in advance. However, we should mention that these updates reach you quicker than other users, but then, they are not bug-free.
If you say ‘Xbox, record that’, your console will record the last 30 seconds of your gameplay and save it to Upload Studio. And if you say ‘Xbox, watch’ coupled with the name of the channel, it will start surfing without you having to click the TV app. There are a number of commands that you can learn which will prove t be useful.
