On the second day of the Xiaomi Mega Launch event, the Chinese tech firm made two major announcements. The company first introduced its first foldable smartphone Mi MIXFold to the world then it launched its most premium laptops, Mi Laptop Pro 2021. There will be two variants, a 14-inch and a 15-inch model, which look identical to Apple MacBook Pro. Check out its pricing, specs and availability details below.Starting with the specifications and design, Mi Laptop Pro 14 and Mi Laptop Pro 15 come with a metal unibody design built of 600 series aviation-grade aluminium alloy. The former one is slimmer while the latter one is thicker in size.Mi Laptop Pro 14As the name suggests the Mi Laptop Pro 14 features a 14-inch display with a resolution of 2.5K. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate panel with TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification and an aspect ratio of 16:10. On the other hand the Mi Laptop Pro 15 sports a 15-inch OLED display with 3.5K resolution protected with Corning Gorilla Glass, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification with SGS Eye Care display and DC dimming. It offers 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, 600 nits peak brightness, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a 93% screen-to-body ratio.Both the laptops are powered by an 11th Generation Intel Core processor, paired with a GeForce MX450 for graphics. It packs 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD. In this, you will get two versions an i5 variant with and without NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU and the other one is the i7 variant. Besides this, there is a backlit keyboard and a large touchpad in addition to a fingerprint sensor. The Mi laptop runs Microsoft Windows 10 operating system assisted by MIUI+, Xiaomi voice assistant and an HD webcam. The Mi Laptop Pro 14 is backed by a 56WHr battery with 100W fast charging support. While the Mi Laptop Pro 15 houses a 66Whr battery with 100W fast charging support. Mi Laptop Pro 15For connectivity, there are four Thunderbolt ports, WIFI 6 wireless LANan Driver and a dual USB Type-C port.Mi Laptop Pro 14 and Mi Laptop Pro 15 Price and availabilityThe Mi Laptop Pro 14 price starts at CYN 5,299 that translates to Rs 59,216. Whereas the Mi Laptop Pro 15 will be available with a starting price of CNY 6,499 that translates to Rs 72,626. Both the device will be available in China in two colour options of black and silver.
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Spotify, a Swedish audio streaming and media services provider, is planning to release live audio recordings. The platform is already renowned as a music and podcast streaming service. Spotify recently revealed to acquire Betty Labs, the developer of the well-known sports audio application ‘Locker Room’.
How will the acquisition of Betty Labs benefit Spotify?
The Chief Research and Development officer at Spotify, Gustav Söderström believes that the acquisition of Betty Labs shall enhance the reach and capabilities of Spotify. Now the platform will be able to give a tough competition to the existing live audio applications including Twitter Spaces, Clubhouse, and Discord.
According to Gustav Söderström, chief R&D officer at Spotify, “But who knows, maybe we’ll integrate some of these features or all of these features in the future”.
What new features will Spotify get after acquiring Betty Labs?
Despite the acquisition of Betty Labs, the ‘Locker Room’ application will remain in the App Store rebranded a different name. The company is also planning to extend the ‘Locker Room’ application to the Android platform. The audio application shall primarily focus on topics like sports, music, and culture.
According to Spotify, anyone interested shall be able to host conversations and not just approved creators. The live audio service will work perfectly for creators who need a wider audience in real-time to promote their new music album or wish to deliver a social networking strategy. The company will also try various monetisation features bringing some paid chats pertaining to the exclusive content.
How will the new features of Spotify benefit live audio-streamers?
According to Gustav Söderström, chief R&D officer at Spotify, the new features of Spotify will not be new to the live audio-streamers. They are already used to recording and uploading their chats on platforms like Spaces and Clubhouse. Spotify will offer a much convenient and popular platform to them.
He further added, “We might want to make that more seamless”.
Spotify may give a tough competition to Clubhouse.Download Clubhouse on the App Store
Why does Spotify want to release a live-audio application?
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has also given a boost to the podcast industry. People have learnt to utilise the power of the internet and podcast are one of the most significant means in this direction. Podcasts are convenient to use and are a rich source of information. As soon as you subscribe to a podcast feed, new content is automatically saved on your computer based on availability.
Recently, podcast streaming has become quite popular with big firms investing in live audio as well as podcast content. Last year, Amazon, an American multinational technology company, acquired a podcast network named Wondery. Facebook, the leading social media tech company, is also planning to design a live audio feature.
Although Spotify mainly focuses on music streaming and podcasts, it has begun to promote live audio recording as well. Bringing different formats will help the company attract a wider and more diverse pool of listeners.
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Amazon, the American multinational technology company, is said to be currently working on custom networking chips. These silicon chips may be used to design community switches. The idea to enhance the inside infrastructure by designing silicon chips started to surface in 2015 when the company acquired an Israeli chipmaking agency Annapurna Labs for USD350 million.
How will the custom networking chips benefit the company?
The project of the custom silicon chips will bring several short and long-term benefits to the technology firm. These are as follows.
Infrastructure expansion
Amazon Web Services, a subsidiary of Amazon, offers cloud computing solutions to individuals, organisations and governments. The custom networking chips will help the company further expand its Information Technology infrastructure.
Clear up bottlenecks
Amazon’s projects extensively rely on silicon chips. Being a tech giant, silicon chips are used in the backend in all the services provides by the company. As a result, they become bottlenecks in the Amazon software program. The design of silicon chips within the company will help clear the bottleneck and enhance the project pipeline.
Self-reliance
Amazon heavily depends on Broadcom for silicon chips that are the core element in the switches designed by the company. The indigenous production of silicon chips will help Amazon become self-reliant in the procurement of silicon wafers. Amazon has already started taking small steps towards self-reliance as the machine studying software program already runs on Annapurna chips.
Increased Supply
Self-reliance doe not mean merely catering to self-requirements, but also fulfiling the needs of others. The increased production of silicon chips will help Amazon find customers of the chip and raise revenue. This will demand more dedicated management of machines and the demands of the enterprises.
How will the custom networking chips benefit the company?
Is Amazon building a silicon product first time?
This is not the first time when Amazon is designing a silicon product. There has been an instance when the company collaborated with other firms dealing with silicon chips. Amazon previously cooperated with MediaTek, a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company to design a silicon chip. The chip was created to enhance the response time of Alexa in Amazon’s Echo Echo sensible speaker.
Amazon is constantly working on AWS Trainium which is the second custom machine learning (ML) chip designed by the subsidiary company. The chip is designed to provide high performance while training Machine Learning models on cloud platforms. It is evident that the company would require its personal silicon chips to fuel the project.
Which other tech-giants are working on silicon chips?
The ability to produce silicon chips helps companies to customise the hardware requirements as per the projects. Recently, big tech companies like Google and Microsoft have started working to develop custom chips for their gadgets. Apple is not a beginner in developing custom chips for its devices. The M1 chip of Apple has already proved its potency in terms of processing capabilities.
Amazon might not be a leader in the smartphone industry. However, self-reliance for the silicon chips would surely bring more specialisation in its cloud computing framework.
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In a bid to take on Samsung, Motorola and Huawei, the Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has launched its very first foldable smartphone in the market. After launching Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11i and Mi 11 Lite the company introduced Mi MIX Fold featuring a liquid lens camera. Yes, the company has launched its first-ever foldable handset exactly after two years since it was first teased.Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold price and availabilityThe Xiaomi Mi MIX Fold is relatively cheaper than the popular Samsung Galaxy Fold. The tech firm has priced it at 9,999 yuan (approx Rs 1,11,820) for the 12GB RAM with 256GB variant, while the 12GB RAM with 512GB variant will be available with a price tag of 10,999 yuan (approx Rs 1,23,000) and the 16GB with 512GB variant at 12,999 yuan (approx Rs 1,45,366). As of now, the device will be limited to China only.Mi MIX Fold specificationsXiaomi has officially forayed into the flexible phone market with the debut of Mi MIX Fold. The market is largely dominated by three companies Samsung, Motorola and Huawei. Xiaomi’s Mi MIX Fold adorns a similar form factor as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, which folds inwards. The display inside features an 8.01-inches OLED screen with 2,480 x 1,860 OLED. However, the display supports a 60Hz refresh rate panel in contrast to Z Fold 2 and the Mate X2.The outer display offers a 6.5-inch OLED display with 2,520 x 840 pixels of resolution and a 27:9 aspect ratio. Unlike the primary one, this supports a 90Hz refresh rate panel.Under the hood, there is the top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage optionsThe Xiaomi’s foldable phone carries four speakers fine-tuned by Harman Kardon and is further backed by a 5,020 mAh battery having 67W fast charging support. The Mi MIX Fold also features a desktop mode to give it a feel of a traditional desktop UI, therefore, turning it into a mini laptop.Here Xiaomi has given a large camera module similar to the Mi 11 Ultra having a small secondary panel. On the front, there are three camera sensors including a 108-megapixel primary sensor, 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and an 8-megapixel ‘liquid lens’. The latter one works as a macro lens and doubles up as a telephoto lens offering a 3x optical zoom. According to the company the 8-megapixel ‘liquid lens’ is powered by its own Surge C1 ISP that helps in quick focusing as well as optimised White Balance with a higher dynamic range.The company did not talk about the hinges, but Mi MIX Fold is claimed to withstand up to 1 million bends.
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The Chinese smartphone brand, Oppo, has brought its latest budget smartphone to the market. The company has launched Oppo A54 successor to Oppo A53 that was launched last year. The device has been introduced in Indonesia and it features a triple rear camera setup. This smartphone is backed by a massive 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support. Furthermore, it is powered by MediaTek Helio P35 SoC.Oppo A54 pricing and availability detailsOppo A54 has been launched in Indonesia in a single 4GB RAM with 128GB storage options. The price of the device has been set at IDR 2,695,000 that translates to Rs 13,600. The mobile phone will be available in two colour options of Crystal Black and Starry Blue. This can be purchased via Lazada Indonesia website.The newly launched smartphone is expected to launch in India too but the company is yet to share details on the international availability of the device.Oppo A54 tech specificationsOppo A54 comes with a 6.51-inch HD+ display having 720×1,600 pixels of resolution, 89.2 percent screen to body ratio, and 269ppi pixel density. The screen has support for a standard 60Hz refresh rate. It runs ColorOS 7.2 on top of Android 10. Powered by MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) SoC Oppo A54 offers 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of storage. The internal memory can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card.In terms of camera capabilities, Oppo A54 features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor. In addition to this, it also includes a 2-megapixel macro lens and another 2-megapixel depth sensor for portraits. Upfront there is a 16-megapixel sensor for taking selfies and video calling.This Oppo smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery, which is supported by 18W fast charging tech. There is an Optimised Overnight Charging feature that prevents the phone from getting overcharged by adjusting charging according to sleeping hours. Oppo A54 is IPX4 rated for dust and water resistance. On the connectivity front, there is 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
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The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. March 31 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform.
The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST. The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.
How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz
To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.
March 31 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which of these has the ability to orient itself as it falls to land on its feet?
Answer: Cat
Question 2: Ghar ka bhedi Lanka dhaye’ is an idiom referring to which Ramayana character?
Answer: Vibhishana
Question 3: Waymo is a self-driving car company owned by which technology giant?
Answer: Alphabet
Question 4: What station code is used by the railway station with the longest name in India?
Answer: MAS
Question 5: Which term was coined in 1959 by American scientist Arthur Lee Samuel?
Answer: Machine learning
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Amazon app is back with another quiz on its platform. The Amazon quiz for March 31 has gone live on its app. The company brings a questionnaire every day that let customers from across the country stand a chance to win bumper prizes just by playing at home from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. The quiz session is available for app users in India. Gadget Bridge provides answers to make sure our readers also get a chance to win amazing prizes. In today’s Amazon Quiz the participants can get a chance to win Sony DSLR.
Now if you are excited to participate in the quiz all you need to do is follow the below-mentioned instruction. But before you start if you are not a registered customer download the Amazon App from Google Play Store to get registered and follow the steps:
Open the app and log in to your account. If you are not a member then first register yourself by providing some personal information.
Next, scroll down on the home screen and search for the Amazon Quiz banner or you can also find it on FunZone.
Then tap on the start button to begin the quiz.
Now you are asked five questions. Each question has four options as answers. You have to answer all the five questions correctly to win prizes.
Answering all the questions correctly you will be selected for a lucky draw.
The lucky draw winner’s names will be announced at the end of the month. The lucky one will win prizes.
Below is the Amazon Quiz Answers For 31 March 2020
Question 1: Stories I Must Tell: The Emotional Journey of an Actor’ is a memoir by which actor?
The answer is- Kabir Bedi
Question 2: Space Enterprise Encouragement & Development (SEED) is a new initiative by which Indian organisation?
The answer is- ISRO
Question 3: Which singer’s debut single “Drivers License” broke the Spotify record for the most streams for a song in its first week?
The answer is- Olivia Rodrigo
Question 4: The method of preparing coffee so as to produce these beautiful patterns is known as what?
The answer is- Latte Art
Question 5: Where will you find these Twin Towers?
The answer is- Kuala Lampur
Every day the e-commerce platform brings opportunities for its millions of customers to win daily prizes such as mobile phones, other gadgets including Pay Balance also. The quiz can be played every day from 12 AM to 11:59 PM every day through Amazon App. Today’s quiz winner’s name will be announced via a lucky draw at the end of the month.
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Apple today officially announced its Worldwide developer’s conference 2021. The Cupertino-based company confirmed that this year too it is going to host the WWDC21 online-only commencing from June 7. Like last year the company has decided to hold the event online owing to the coronavirus pandemic. Apple’s Worldwide developer’s conference for the year 2021 will be hosted from June 7 till June 11 in an all-online format. The conference will be available to all developers for free via the Apple Developer app and Apple Developer website. Apple has not yet revealed its upcoming lineup of new software but the conference will offer unique insight into the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. “Building on the record-breaking participation and learnings from last year’s online conference, WWDC21 is an opportunity for developers to learn about the new technologies, tools, and frameworks they rely on to build innovative and platform-differentiating apps and games,” Apple commented.In addition to this like last year, Apple also announced that this year’s Swift Student Challenge, an opportunity for young developers to demonstrate their coding skills by creating a Swift playground, is now accepting submissions. For those who are unaware Swift Playgrounds is a revolutionary app for iPad and Mac that makes learning the Swift programming language interactive and fun. Now through April 18, students can submit their Swift playground to the Swift Student Challenge. Winners will receive exclusive WWDC21 outerwear and a customised pin set. For more information, visit the Swift Student Challenge website.“We love bringing our developers together each year at WWDC to learn about our latest technologies and to connect them with Apple engineers,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations and Enterprise and Education Marketing. “We are working to make WWDC21 our biggest and best yet, and are excited to offer Apple developers new tools to support them as they create apps that change the way we live, work, and play.”The company says that this year’s conference will include announcements from the keynote and State of the Union stages, online sessions, 1:1 labs offering technical guidance, and new ways for developers to interact with Apple engineers and designers to learn about the latest frameworks and technologies.Additionally, to support the local economy Apple part of its $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, Apple is also committing $1 million to SJ Aspires, an education and equity initiative launched by the City of San José. SJ Aspires offers a performance-based scholarship program that educates students about their college and career choices, and provides individual mentorship and advising as well as online tools to help reduce the barriers Black and Brown students face in accessing academic opportunities. More information will be shared on this program through the Apple Developer app, on the Apple Developer website, and via email.
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Today Poco launched its highly anticipated Poco X3 Pro smartphone in India. So we have compared Poco X3 Pro to Redmi Note 10 Pro. We have collated each feature as well as pricing to help you decide how Poco is different from the Redmi device or whether Xiaomi trumps Poco.
Display
Poco X3 Pro: 6.67-inch full-HD+ dot display Redmi Note 10 Pro: 6.67-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED
Poco X3 Pro: A quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary Sony IMX582 sensor with an f/1.79 aperture. Furthermore, there is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 119-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture, as well as two 2-megapixel macro and a depth sensor.Redmi Note 10 Pro: A quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor. Moreover, there is a 5-megapixel super macro lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
Selfie camera
Poco X3 Pro: 20-megapixel front-facing cameraRedmi Note 10 Pro:16-megapixel front-facing camera
RAM and storage
Poco X3 Pro: 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage modelRedmi Note 10 Pro: 6GB RAM with 64GB storage, 6GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage
Poco X3 Pro: MIUI 12 for Poco based on Android 11Redmi Note 10 Pro: MIUI 12 on top of Android 11
Starting Price
Poco X3 Pro: Rs 18,999Redmi Note 10 Pro: Rs 15,999
Our verdict
Both the phones support a 120Hz Super AMOLED display and a massive 5,000mAh battery. Over that, both Poco X3 Pro and Redmi Note 10 Pro offer great cameras, but the Xiaomi smartphone features a higher resolution camera than its opposition. When comparing the price and design of the smartphone, the Redmi Note 10 Pro offers better features at a much lesser price and is slimmer too. So, it is less bulky and easier to be carried in a pocket.
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Vivo the Chinese smartphone company has a dedicated popular V series that caters to the premium mid-range segment. The recent addition to the company’s line up is the Vivo V20 series, which includes three devices: a standard variant, a Pro version and the SE model. The company mainly focuses on the camera capabilities of the V-series, but this time the company has focused on the design of the V20 series too. We have already reviewed the Pro variant a while ago and today we are here with another review, this time of the regular variant, which is the Vivo V20. Looking at the phone we can say that the company has improved a lot in terms of pricing. The device has landed with a Rs 3,000 cheaper price tag, which seems like that the company is ready to take on Samsung and OnePlus.
DESIGN
We have been using Vivo V20 for a while now and indeed it is an incredible smartphone. But before we check out how the device performed, allow us to throw some light on the design of the mobile phone. Although this is the slightly cheaper variant of the Pro variant, the phone looks similar to its elder sibling and is quite different from the SE model. The design is the best part about the phone. We have the Midnight Jazz colour variant but you can also choose from the Moonlight Sonata and Sunset Melody. The phone changes its hue from grey to blue and surprisingly the phone is not slippery at all, as most of the phones these days are quite slippery but not in the case of V20. The rear of this beauty is resistant to scratches and the anti-fingerprint coating does not catch smudges. However, the company still provides a clear case that protects it from accidental falls. That is good!The device is also really lightweight and slim and bears a rectangular rear camera module, which makes the phone wobble a little when placed on a flat surface. The phone has a plastic frame with a glossy finish and the power button here is textured that doubles up as a fingerprint scanner with a volume rocker just above it. These are well placed so one can reach there with no trouble using one hand. We think the company has nailed it in terms of design, but we wish Vivo V20 had an IP rating seeing that the much cheaper phone these days come with an IP certification for water and dust resistance. Moving to the front, the phone has a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device has an in-display fingerprint scanner that is fast, accurate and instant except when your hands are wet or greasy. In some cases, it demands a little bit of extra pressure to get it working. The Vivo V20 display is the best thing about this smartphone. The screen refreshes at 60Hz, which could come as a disappointment for some but we did not mind it because the AMOLED display is really good. A higher refresh rate could have been even nicer. The AMOLED display here delivers vibrant colours, deeper blacks and the brightness is sufficient too, thanks to the incredible contrast ratio. At the top of the display, there is a U-shaped front camera module. It is also worth noting that this phone has slightly pronounced bezels especially at the bottom, but apart from this the Vivo V20 display is one of the best things about the device. The professional colour mode in the display settings offers moderately muted hues therefore the human subjects look more natural. Under this setting, one can also customise screen colour in the display settings itself. Like we said before the phone lacks Gorilla glass protection and to compensate the company has provided a screen protector pre-applied. All in all, the display and the design are pretty much stellar and neat.
PERFORMANCE AND CAMERAS
At its heart, Vivo V20 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, which we have already seen on much cheaper devices by Redmi. It could have been much better if the company had provided a more powerful Snapdragon 765G, which comes on the OnePlus Nord. But still, the 720G on the V20 smartphone is a good upgrade over the previous generation that is Vivo V19 (click here for the Review) that houses the Snapdragon 675. The device did not disappoint us in our day to day usage but sometimes it took a couple of seconds to launch an app from the notifications. It has been paired with 8GB of RAM or either 128GB/ 256GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card. We have tested the 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage model.Speaking of gaming, we didn’t come across any major stutter or lag. While playing Call of Duty Mobile on this phone at Max framerate and High graphics settings it delivered extremely smooth and solid gameplay. The heat management on this smartphone is impressive too although it does not have the vapour chamber liquid cooling tech. We noticed that in half an hour or more of gaming on the Vivo V20 it does get a little bit warm, though it cools down really quickly when you turn off the game. On the software front, the Vivo V20 smartphone’s Funtouch OS 11 is Vivo’s custom skin based on Android 11. It is so far the best OS skin giving you a stock Android-like experience inspired by OnePlus’s Oxygen OS. The company has revamped the look, feel and optimized its UI and is much better now. Vivo’s custom OS offers some interesting features like the ultra game mode, which helps in optimising system resources, locks notifications therefore gaming improvement. Just like Motorola smartphones, you can activate the flashlight by just shaking the phone however it does not turn it off. Also, the revamped power menu on the Android 11 takes up a longer time to activate than normal on this phone. Unlike its previous generation of Android skin, it doesn’t get a lot of bloatware or Ads popping up. Alright, now it’s time to talk about the cameras. Vivo claims to offer professional-grade photography features to its V-series of smartphones. Vivo V20 features a triple camera setup at the back. You get a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 primary sensor with an f/1.89 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. While on the front it comes with a 44-megapixel selfie sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.Starting with the front first, Vivo V20 comes with an eye autofocus feature which makes sure that the eye which is closest to the camera is always tracked. It should be noted that this functionality is available on the front as well as the rear cameras. The front 44-megapixel selfie sensor’s output and the quality are really amazing. But one of our favourite features is that the camera app has dual video modes, which activate when we click on an 8-shaped or infinity icon. So basically what it does is also activates the rear camera as well as the front one at the same time. That is quite an impressive feature for the vloggers. In addition to this, you can also opt for the picture in picture mode while also offering the lens guide option. We preferred video shooting in the ultra-wide mode offering more frames while recording video. You can also choose the dual rear mode to show a video in standard and ultrawide definition.Not only this the front camera also gives you the option to record selfie videos in Slow Motion. The selfie camera also has a portrait mode, which gives you the option of applying filters to your selfies. You can apply these filters before taking a selfie, too.Primary camera sampleWe have already talked about the rear camera specifications in the beginning but the interesting part here is its secondary lens is three in one. Basically, the 8-megapixel lens lets you shoot pictures in ultra-wide, macro and also senses depth. Macro lens sampleThe motion autofocus feature we are seeing on many flagship devices is provided in the V20 too. How does it work? Suppose we have a moving subject, on double-tapping, it will make sure that autofocus keeps tracking it even if the subject is moving hence giving you more stable images. The dynamic range is quite good even in the low light situation too. The focusing of the camera is fast, which is worth appreciating. As you can see the samples here while taking pictures in portrait mode the edge detection is on point, very natural and even falls off so portrait mode has also done a great job.Portrait ModeThe tripod mode makes sure when you click pictures, the delivered images are stable and detailed. The Pro mode, or you can say the manual mode, offers from 50 ISO level to 3200 ISO, which is apt for low light photography complementing the AI noise reduction algorithm. Presets are also given to adjust white balance otherwise you can use the scale to adjust it manually.Low Light samplesMoving ahead to the video modes, the standard camera allows you to record in 2x and 1x. Here you get the option of a super-ultra-wide angle option so you can shoot in this mode as well. Under the resolution section, you have the option to record video in 4K, 1080P and 720P. The ultra-wide supports up to 1080P with a frame rate option of 30 or 50fps. Moreover, in 4K you can also shoot at 30 or 60fps. Personally speaking, we are quite impressed with the Vivo V20’s camera performance even during backlit conditions, whereas the dynamic range is very good. The colours are very close to natural, not oversaturated. As per our preference, the camera outputs are excellent while focusing is very good. So V20 is a clear winner in terms of selfies and the photos look lively with a warm colour tone.Moving to the battery, the Vivo V20 equips a 4,000mAh battery that supports a 33W FlashCharge fast charging solution. For regular users the phone’s battery lasted for a day and a half, which consisted of gaming, binging videos and scrolling through our multiple social media accounts. But if used extensively you would need to put it on a charge before heading to the office the next day. Getting to the audio quality, the call quality is great however the single bottom-firing speaker is not that impressive. It could have been louder.
VERDICT
All in all, Vivo V20 is a capable mid-range phone. The detail preservation and colour balance while maintaining better highlights with a wider dynamic range in pictures is great. The device’s screen also manages background HDR very well. The phone’s design is classic though but we would have loved it more if the company had given a better chipset and higher refresh rate panel.PROSClassic designCapable camerasDecent battery lifeCONSCould have come with a better chipsetA higher refresh rate screen Lacks IP rating
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The Indian government has reported permitted the PUBG Mobile parent company, Krafton, to release its video game in India with the name PUBG Mobile India. The rumour has quickly gained currency in recent times owing to the stern stand of the Indian government to ban application owned by Chinese companies.
What are the arguments in support of the rumour?
The Indian government has not released any official statement regarding the returning of the video game. However, a few sources suggest that the rumour may turn into a reality in the coming months. Some famous Indian YouTubers have even posted stories offering good news to PUBG fans in India.
The positive updates from Krafton, PUBG Mobile developer, have the maximum credibility. In the past months, the company has been in a negotiating mode. It even said that they respect the decision of the Indian government and shall patiently try to resolve the issues. The fact that the company is constantly in touch with the Indian government is seen as a silver lining.
How soon will PUBG Mobile India arrive?
Despite ongoing rumours regarding the comeback of PUBG Mobile to India, the release date is yet not known. Almost all the reports and sources confirm that game shall be released in the coming months. However, none of them carries material information regarding the launch date. Considering the heat of the rumours, we can expect significant outcomes regarding the video game in the next two months.
According to Sean Hyunil Sohn, Head of Corporate Development at Krafton, “I cannot tell the timing or anything because we don’t know yet. But what I can tell you is, we care about the Indian market greatly, and also, that’s how I get to know you and get to know friends in the Indian gaming industry now. So definitely, we will work hard to make it happen”.
How soon will PUBG Mobile India arrive?
What is the significance of the rumour?
The news of the returning of the PUBG Mobile video game is surely a matter of celebration for PUBG gamers in India. This time Krafton wants to launch the video not merely with a business mindset. Instead, the company wants to release a video game that offers an Indian essence to gamers.
Recent positive negotiations on the Indo-China border is also seen as an influencing factor regarding the PUBG Mobile. Although the official statement from the Indian government is awaiting, the enthusiasm on the game developer’s end to conform to the national sentiments of the Indians shows that the rumour of the returning of the video game might turn into a reality.
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Sony PlayStation’s backward compatibility feature enables you to play PlayStation 4 games on the latest PlayStation 5 console. Moreover, some video game publishers allow you to upgrade PS4 games to your PS5 console to experience advanced graphics and game dynamics like 4K resolutions, 60fps refresh rate, and ray-tracing. Here are the best methods to transfer your PS4 games and save data to your new PS5 console.
Method 1: Using Data transfer technique
This is the easiest method to transfer your PS4 games and data to your PS5. Follow these steps.
In the Settings of your PS4, verify the System Software Update section to ensure that your PS4 has the latest update.
Connect your PS4 and PS5 to the same network.
Go to Settings > System > System Software > Data Transfer.
When you press Continue, your PS5 will prompt you to hit the power button on your PS4.
You will get a list of saved games and applications to transfer. Select the ones you wish to transfer.
The data will start getting transferred in the background. To know the transfer progress, go to the downloads section of your PS5.
Method 2: Download from PlayStation Store
This method works the best for all the games purchased from the PlayStation Store. However, you can also transfer PlayStation Plus free games from your library provided your account is active. This method is preferred by those who want to download a few titles. Unless you modify the default settings, the games will automatically be installed on your external drive.
Method 2: Download from PlayStation Store
Method 3: Use an external storage drive
For this method, you may utilise the storage drive connected to your PS4 for storing the data of your games. Follow these steps.
Connect your storage drive to your PS4.
Got to Settings > Devices > USB Storage Devices.
Choose your storage drive and select the Format As Extended Storage option.
Choose Next > Format > Confirm.
Exit the Settings and choose Storage.
When calculation finishes, select System Storage.
Follow the on-screen instructions to pick the games you want to transfer to the storage drive. Once done, select Move to Extended Storage.
Go to the USB storage devices and select Stop Using This External Storage to safely disconnect your storage drive.
Connect the drive to your PS5.
Go to Settings > Storage > External Storage > Games and Apps.
You’ll find a list of games that you just transferred.
Apple recently released the beta 5 versions of an upcoming watchOS 7.4 update for testing purposes. The watchOS 7.4 will be a significant update that will not only allow you to use your Apple Watch as an iPhone key but also unlock new methods for streaming Fitness Plus.
Who should download the watchOS 7.4 beta 5?
Apple regularly releases beta versions of its software for its devices like iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Unlike the stable releases, these beta versions consist of new features and some pre-release bugs that need to be removed. Thus, if you are a watchOS developer, you may download the watchOS 7.4 beta 5 for testing. Before downloading the software on your iPhone with iOS 14 beta, you will need to install a certificate on your Apple Watch.
Remember: Beta versions are test versions and should be downloaded with caution. Chances are very low, but at times it might brick your device as well.
How to install the watchOS 7 beta certificate?
To install the watchOS 7 beta certificate, your iPhone must have the developer beta for iOS 14. Follow these steps.
Use your iPhone linked with your Apple Watch to log into the website apple.com.
Go to Discover > watchOS > Download.
Log in using your Apple ID if asked.
Tap Install Profile located next to watchOS 7 Beta.
Tap Allow for permitting to install a profile.
Tap on the Install button.
Enter your Passcode and tap on Install.
Tap Restart to reboot your Apple Watch.
How to install watchOS 7 using your iPhone?
As soon as the Apple Watch app identifies the update, you may install the watchOS 7. Follow these steps.
Connect your iPhone to the internet and start the Apple Watch application.
Go to My Watch > General > Software Update > Download and Install.
Enter your iPhone Passcode and tap Agree.
Tap the Install button on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
Once the watchOS update is downloaded and installed, your Apple Watch will reboot to apply the software update.
How to install watchOS 7 using your iPhone?
How to install watchOS 7 using your Apple Watch?
The facility to update the watchOS from the Settings app within the Apple Watch was first introduced with watchOS 6. To install watchOS 7 using your Apple Watch, follow these steps.
Open the Settings application on your Apple Watch
Go to General > Software Update > Install.
Tap OK.
Now launch the Apple Watch application on your iPhone and Agree to the Terms & Conditions.
Samsung recently added a podcast player to Samsung Free, an entertainment application that replaced Samsung Daily. The Samsung free app is compatible with the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, Galaxy Note 10, and Galaxy Note 20 smartphones. The new feature will open a new dimension in the capabilities of the Galaxy smartphones.
What are the features of Samsung’s new podcast?
The new feature that will be integrated with the Samsung Free application is called the Samsung Podcast. The Samsung Free application enables users to stream videos, play games, and browse news. Samsung will collaborate with the Liberated Syndication Podcast Hosting Network to offer a platform to more than 75,000 podcasters.
According to Samsung, the Samsung Free app has “all the top podcasts of news, society and culture, true crime, comedy and sports”.
The podcast hosting network revealed that Libsyn podcasters will be able to include their shows in the Samsung Free application. The service will run on a limited basis initially to expand in the coming weeks.
How to use the Samsung Podcast?
To the Samsung Podcast, the users have to log in using their Samsung account. The users will be able to find it below the Listen tab of the app. If you have Samsung’s flagship smartphones, just swipe right to find the podcasts within the Samsung Free application. As soon as you choose the new ‘Listen’ tab, you will get a plethora of podcasts from renowned broadcasters including iHeartMedia and NPR.
A report by Slashgear, a tech website, reveals that this is the first instance when Samsung’s smartphones will get a pre-installed podcast application. The website further reported that you may receive an update regarding the Listen tab soon if Watch, Play, and Read tabs are displayed on your Galaxy smartphone. These categories have the following meanings:
Watch: This category allows you to stream videos through Samsung TV Plus
How to use the Samsung Podcast?
Another report said that the new podcast feature is different from other podcast services like Pocket Casts and Google Podcasts. According to the popular tech blog, Samsung’s podcast is not an independent application, rather a feature integrated with the existing Samsung Free app.
Whats is the significance of Samsung’s new podcast feature?
Samsung’s new Podcast feature will bring the latest podcasts related to various users. It will help people find new interests and connect to people with similar interests. moreover, the feature will provide a platform for upcoming podcasters who want to expand their influence or business by connecting to a wider audience.
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Poco X3 Pro has officially landed in the Indian market today. Before hitting the Indian shore the smartphone made its debut globally last week in the European market alongside Poco F3. The all-new Poco X3 Pro is powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 4G processor offering 5G connectivity support. In addition to this, there is a quad rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. Anuj Sharma, Country Director, POCO India, said, “At POCO, we strive to deliver the best of technology in line with our consumers’ requirements. Our rise to the top 3 in the online smartphone space is a testimony to the love from our consumers. Our first phone, POCO F1 launched in 2018 continues to be the performance champion till date being the longest popular smartphone prevalent in the market.”Poco X3 Pro price and availability detailsPoco X3 Pro has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 18,999 for the 6GB with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model is priced at Rs 20,999. The new Poco smartphone will be available in three colour options of Golden Bronze, Graphite Black, and Steel Blue. The device is scheduled to go on sale starting April 6 via Flipkart from 12 noon onwards.On the purchase of Poco X3 Pro the buyers can also avail up to Rs 1,000 instant discount with ICICI debit and credit cards.Poco X3 Pro specificationsSpeaking of the technical specifications, Poco X3 Pro features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ dot display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate and a peak brightness of 450nits protected with Gorilla Glass 6. The mobile phone runs MIUI 12 for Poco based on Android 11 and is powered by 7mm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC. This is paired with Adreno 640 GPU for graphics. It packs up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, which can be expanded by up to 1TB with the use of a microSD card. The Poco X3 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary Sony IMX582 sensor with an f/1.79 aperture. Furthermore, there is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 119-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture, as well as two 2-megapixel macro and a depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 20-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The device supports 4K video recording at 30/60fps and comes with several features including smooth video zoom, focus peaking and AE/AF lock along with Vlog mode, to capture high-res videos in great quality for content creation and social media stories. In addition, it will come with features such as Night mode 2.0, Long exposure, Clone Photo and Video mode.The Poco smartphone boasts a massive 5,160mAh battery with MMT tech, a split charge technology that allows better charge time in a shorter span of time. It also protects the battery health cycle enabling it to last longer. The device strides in with an in-box fast 33W Type-C charger and supports a USB PD charge at 26W. The Poco X3 Pro is paired with a dual-stereo speaker setup, high-res audio and is aptX HD certified. The phone comes with IP53 certification for resistance against dust and water ingress. For connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, IR Blaster, and a headphone jack. The smartphone comes with LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus to keep the phone cool when playing games for long. The sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, infrared (IR), and a proximity sensor in addition to a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
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Samsung recently launched its three flagship smartphones including Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra in India. We have been completely smitten by the smartphones ever since they were first unveiled, and we were very intrigued to review them. Samsung Galaxy S21+ is available in India in two storage variants priced that at Rs 81,999 and Rs 84,999 and it comes with some top-of-the-line specifications. We got to spend an entire week with the smartphone, and read the rest of our Samsung Galaxy S21+ review to know what we think of it:
Samsung Galaxy S21+ design and display
The design of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is really stunning. The device has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on its front as well as back panel and it feels really solid to hold. The smartphone looks very premium and is available in a number of colour options including Phantom Violet, Phantom Silver, and Phantom Black. The unit that we got for review was Violet in colour. The back panel of Samsung Galaxy S21+ has a camera module that is rose gold in colour and houses the three lenses of the device. The LED flash of the handset is placed right next to it and the Samsung branding can be found towards the bottom of the back panel.
The same rose gold coloured metallic frame outlines the device on all its four edges. While the right edge houses the Power and Volume Rocker buttons, the bottom edge has the SIM tray, Type-C port, the microphone and the speaker grille. We should mention that in spite of the fact that the device is so upscale, the back panel of the smartphone is made of polycarbonate.
The front panel of the smartphone is dominated by its 6.7-inch display that has a selfie camera housed in a cut-out hole right below the speaker. Single handed usage on the device was simple in spite of its big form factor. Samsung Galaxy S21+ packs a 4,800mAh battery and weighs 200 grams. The smartphone also comes with IP68 rating, which basically means that it has water and dust resistance. It is worth noting that the device comes without a charger in the box and headphones are not included either. There is, however, a Type-C cable, but you would need a Type-C charger if you wish to use it.
Coming to the display, Samsung Galaxy S21+ sports a 6.7-inch Flat full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display that comes with an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The screen of the device also has HDR10+ certification and the company’s Eye Comfort Shield. The display is easily one among the best aspects of the smartphone. We spent hours binge watching shows on Netflix and the experience was amazing because of the great quality of images projected on the screen. It was very sharp and clear and the colours were vibrant and they stayed consistent at different viewing angles. There is also an on-screen fingerprint sensor on the front panel of the device, which worked well for us during out time with the smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S21+ performance and cameras
Before we talk about the performance of the smartphone, let’s throw light on the rest of specifications of Samsung Galaxy S21+. The smartphone is powered by the company’s own Exynos 2100 5G SoC clubbed with 8GB of RAM. The handset is available in 128GB and 256GB storage options, and it does not come with a microSD card slot. The device runs Android 11 skinned with the company’s own One UI 3.0. The user-interface of the smartphone was easy to use in spite of being customised. There are some pre-installed apps on the handset including Netflix and Facebook. Besides this, there is the usual suite of apps from Google and Microsoft. Samsung’s own apps like My Galaxy and Galaxy Shop were there too and they at times sent notifications about certain offers.
As expected, Samsung Galaxy S21+ was flawless in terms of performance. We did a lot of multi-tasking on the device and faced no hiccups at all. We could open and switch between apps without any delay. We used the smartphone for more than a week, and we didn’t encounter any troubles with any task ranging from phone calls to navigation. We also played a number of games on the handset ranging from Alto’s Odyssey to graphic-hungry ones like Asphalt 9: Legends. Regardless of the game that we played, we didn’t notice any lag or stutter on the smartphone. Coming to the battery life, with usage involving games, browsing social media apps, phone calls, and an active Telegram account, the device easily lasted more than a day, which is pretty good.
Finally, let’s talk about the cameras of the smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S21+ comes with triple rear cameras including a 64MP telephoto lens and two 12MP wide angle and ultra wide angle lenses. For selfies and video calls, there is a 10MP camera on the front panel. The cameras of Samsung Galaxy S21+ were very impressive. The shots taken by the primary camera turned out to be excellent. The colours, the lights, everything was impeccable. The best thing about it was that the performance of the camera remained fairly good in dim-lit areas too.
The zoom levels of the lens are 3X, 4X, 10X, 20X, and 30X. Images taken till 4X were very sharp and clear, but then, with each additional zoom-in, the quality did get compromised a bit. The image quality of the other two lenses was not as good as that of the 64MP camera, but then, it can’t really be called bad or even average for that matter.
While we did see slight distortion in some of the pictures taken by the two cameras, most people wouldn’t even notice until they view them on a laptop. Another plus was the fact that all the sensors on the device did not take long to focus on the object being clicked, and the AI scene optimizer was quick too.
The selfies that we took using the 10MP camera turned out to be very good too, and much like the rear lenses, the performance of the front shooter remained consistent in dim light too.
Verdict
There is absolutely no reason to say that Samsung Galaxy S21+ is a smartphone you wouldn’t be happy with. The display is brilliant, the performance is very smooth, the battery life is lasting too and the cameras do a great job most of the times. The design of the smartphone is premium, but we think that paying an exorbitant price like Rs 81,999 and getting a polycarbonate back panel is something that wouldn’t please some users, especially when there are devices with a glass body in the same price range from the brand. Other than this, we expected a charger in the box. But besides this, there isn’t anything about Samsung Galaxy S21+ that isn’t good. It is one of the best we have so far this season.
The popular Chinese brand Xiaomi has introduced three brand new smartphones Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Lite 5G to the Mi 11 series that was launched in December last year. All the devices have been introduced in its home market in China alongside the next generation Mi Smart Band 6. The smartphones come with 5G support and are yet to be introduced in India, but the new series is largely anticipated to launch in the region soon.Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Lite 5G price and availability detailsXiaomi has launched Mi 11 Ultra in a multiple configurations of 8GB RAM with 256GB storage at CNY 5,999 (approx Rs 66,400), 12GB with 256GB storage variant at CNY 6,499 (approx Rs 72,000) and the 12GB RAM with 512GB storage variant priced at CNY 6,999 (approx Rs 77,500). This smartphone is offered in two colour options of Black and White. The price of the White Ceramic Special Edition with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage has been set at CNY 6,999 that translates to Rs 77,500.Similarly, the Mi 11 Pro by Xiaomi comes in an 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model priced at CNY 4,999 (approx Rs 55,400) and the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variant comes with a price tag of CNY 5,299 (approx Rs 58,700). Lastly the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage model will be available at CNY 5,699 (approx Rs 63,100). This phone will be offered in three colour options of Black, Green, and White.On the other hand, the Mi 11 Lite 5G has been launched in two different models of 8GB RAM with 128GB storage at CNY 2,299 (approx Rs 25,500) and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage with a price tag of CNY 2,599 (approx Rs 28,800). This smartphone will be available in Citrus Yellow, Mint Green, and Truffle Black colour variants.The former two devices will be available for purchase starting April 2 in China while the Mi 11 Lite 5G is expected to go on sale later next month.Mi 11 Ultra specificationsThe Mi 11 Ultra features a quad-curved 6.81-inch 2K WQHD+ E4 AMOLED display having 3,200× 1,440 pixels of resolution. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate panel with a 240Hz touch sampling rate and a 551ppi pixel density. The screen is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and supports HDR10+ as well as Dolby Vision too. In addition to this, there is a secondary display on the back featuring a 1.1-inch AMOLED touch screen with 126×294 pixels of resolution.Xiaomi Mi 11 UltraThe phone runs MIUI 12 on top of Android 11 and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with Adreno 660 GPU. It packs up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. The phone comes with a rectangular shaped triple rear camera setup with a multi-functional secondary display for notifications, battery level, and weather alerts. The camera set up includes a 50-megapixel Samsung GN2 primary wide-angle sensor with f/1.95 aperture and OIS support. In addition to this, there are two 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 ultra-wide-angle and tele-macro sensors (5x optical and 120x digital zoom) onboard. All three sensors support 8K video recording at 24fps. Upfront, there is a 20-megapixel sensor for taking selfies and video calling.The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery, which has support for 67W wired and wireless fast charging tech along with 10W reverse wireless charging facility.
Mi 11 Pro specificationsThe Mi 11 Pro shares a lot of similarities with its elder sibling Ultra, however, it lacks a secondary display and a few of its camera features. The display is the same, same chipset and battery too.Mi 11 Pro comes with a less advanced camera set up, the primary camera is the same while the other two sensors are a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and an 8-megapixel tele-macro lens with 50x digital zoom, and a 5x optical zoom and OIS support. There is a similar 20-megapixel front camera on this device too.Mi 11 Lite 5G specificationsLast on the list is the Mi 11 Lite 5G that features a smaller 6.55-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display. It supports a 90Hz refresh rate panel with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G SoC, paired with Adreno 642 GPU for graphics. The device packs a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.Mi 11 Lite 5GAs it is a toned-down variant, the triple rear camera set up includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor in addition to an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. This phone also sports a 20-megapixel front-facing camera.
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American multinational corporation, Qualcomm, which was earlier said to be working on a brand of gaming smartphones, will now reportedly be developing a handheld console of its own that will be powered specifically by the upcoming Android 12.
What are the features of Qualcomm’s new Android 12 Powered Console?
According to David Ruddock of Android Police, the design of the console resembles a “thicker, bulkier smartphone” that “will make its processor run faster and significantly more efficiently than a modern ultra-thin smartphone”.
The new Qualcomm’s Android 12 Powered Console will come with the following features.
Appearance
According to reports, the new console of Qualcomm will have a striking resemblance with the Nintendo Switch. The device will house detachable controllers on the left and right sides. The thickness of the portable console will be more than a smartphone although the exact dimensions are yet to be revealed. The thicker design will provide room for powerful coolers.
Performance
Qualcomm’s new portable gaming console will be powered by a powerful Snapdragon 888 processor. This silicon chip is capable of can get clocked at high speeds clock speeds. You will get the Android 12 operating system with an optimised launcher. Qualcomm is reportedly planning to utilise a 6000mAh battery in the console along with the implementation of Quick Charge technology.
Miscellaneous
The features provided by Qualcomm’s new gaming console will resemble those provided by a premium handset. The display feature is quite similar to Nintendo Switch. You will get a dedicated screen with a display-out port to connect the console with a monitor or TV. The device is anticipated to come with a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The device may come packed with a Snapdragon X55 5G modem so that users can connect with other players.
According to reports, the new console of Qualcomm will have a striking resemblance with the Nintendo Switch.
When will Qualcomm’s new Android 12 Powered Console launch?
Qualcomm’s gaming console is expected to launch in the first quarter of the year 2022. Since the device will be powered by the processors that launched after the Snapdragon 888, the price is expected to be $300 (₹ 21,800 approx). The Android operating system will enable the users to download applications from the Play Store.
What are the linked projects of Qualcomm?
For the convenience of the users, Qualcomm is planning to release a personal content portal that will contain optimised titles for the console. The company is expected to launch the Android model of the console soon so that it can support the Epic Games Store application.
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Apple Inc. released a new ‘Saylists’ feature to its music and video streaming service, Apple Music. It is a utility tool that will help people with Speech Sound Disorder (SSD) to stream songs on Apple Music and overcome their disorder.
Why did Apple release the ‘Saylists’ feature on Apple Music?
Apple released the new ‘Saylists’ feature on Apple Music to help people having speech disabilities like Speech Sound Disorder (SSD). A speech sound disorder (SSD) is a speech disorder in which some phonemes in a person’s language are not correctly produced.
According to Tony Harlow, Warner Music UK CEO, “Helping people express themselves is at the heart of what we do — and we hope that by creating a therapeutic tool that’s as engaging and accessible as Saylists, we can help anyone who is struggling with their speech.”
Apple has collaborated with Warner Music to develop this new feature that would enable people with SSD to find songs with difficult lyrics. The algorithm of the ‘Saylists’ feature will recommend songs with repeating sounds like “ch…”, “k…”, and “z…”. The new feature will help people with SSD to overcome their disorder by practising challenging phonemes.
How does the ‘Saylists’ feature of Apple Music work?
The algorithm developed in collaboration with Warner Music will search across a library of 70 million songs to find songs that would help users with SSD improve their speech. When a user types ‘Saylists’ on the search bar of the Apple Music, the search engine recommends a dedicated playlist with songs having Z-sounds, T-sounds, and S-sounds.
According to Kamini Gadhok, the Chief Executive at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist, “We’re always pleased to hear about innovative approaches that support speech-and-language therapists in their work. As with all new techniques and tools, we recommend effective evaluation and monitoring of outcomes”.
How does the ‘Saylists’ feature of Apple Music work?
What do language therapists say about the new ‘Saylists’ feature of Apple Music?
According to reports, there exist about 1.5 million adults and one in 12 children who suffer from SSD in the UK. Language therapist Anna Biavati-Smith, who worked on the ‘Saylists’ feature with Warner Music and Rothco believes that the new feature of Apple Music will enhance the user experience of people having SSD.
According to Biavati-Smith, “Saylists provide a fun new way to practise the sounds I teach children, without feeling pressured or getting bored.”
Kamini Gadhok, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists chief executive suggests that there should be monitoring of results from the ‘Saylists’ feature. The data shall serve as a basis for deeper study of the disorder. Moreover, the results will analyse the efficiency of the ‘Saylists’ feature in treating the disorder.
According to Kamini Gadhok, “We’re always pleased to hear about innovative approaches that support speech-and-language therapists in their work. As with all new techniques and tools, we recommend effective evaluation and monitoring of outcomes”.
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Facebook’s owned cross-platform centralised messaging and voice-over-IP service, Whatsapp is reportedly working on new features that may be rolled out soon. WhatsApp has been one of the most preferred messaging platforms worldwide. It constantly upgrades to the requirements of users for convenient and reliable communication.
The following are some of the features that may arrive soon on WhatsApp.
1) Instagram Reels
Facebook has been constantly working to integrate its different services for a cohesive user experience. As a result, the company reportedly wants to integrate Instagram Reels with WhatsApp. The new feature will enable users to watch Reels within WhatsApp.
2) Read Later feature
This feature will be an extension to the Archived Chats feature of WhatsApp. When the Read later feature is added to a chat, the messages received from the chat will not send notifications. There will be a ‘vacation mode’ that will offer features of archived chats to the read later chats.
3) Multi-device support
This feature will enable users to log into their account on different devices simultaneously. Currently, WhatsApp logs you out of the first device as soon as you log into your account on a second device except when you use the Desktop app. Thus, the new feature will extend the app’s multi-platform support facility.
4) WhatsApp audio messages
The audio message feature enables users to send voice mails if they don’t type. However, there is no feature to change the speed of the audio play. The new feature shall enable the users to listen to the audio files at 1.5x or 2x speeds.
5) WhatsApp disappearing images
This feature will function like the disappearing messages feature of WhatsApp. The disappearing messages feature enables users to send a piece of text that automatically gets deleted after a specific period. The new feature will ensure that image files sent on the platform get deleted after a certain time.
The Disappearing Images feature will work like the Disappearing Messages feature.
6) WhatsApp join missed group call
WhatsApp group call feature enables users to connect in a group voice or video call. However, a user can’t join a missed invitation to the call unless he/she receives a new invitation. The new feature will enable the user to connect to an ongoing group call even if the invitation is missed.
7) Last seen option for select friends
The Last Seen feature enables a user to share the last seen states with other users. The app offers the following three choices to show the last seen status to:
Poco, Xiaomi’s spin-off brand, launched Poco X3 Pro at the global launch event last week. The company has confirmed that the device will now make its way to the Indian market on March 30, which is today. The Chinese smartphone company has also teased the arrival of the device via Twitter. The mobile phone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 4G processor. It has a quad rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor.Poco has scheduled an India-specific event and is officially going to launch Poco X3 Pro in the region. The company has confirmed the launch in a tweet that a ‘Pro’ variant is going to get launched on March 30, which is highly anticipated to be the Poco X3 Pro. There will be an online launch event and the Livestream to begin at 12 noon onwards. The online event will be live-streamed through Poco’s official YouTube channel in addition to multiple social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter. The company has not shared any details on pricing or specifications but said it is “time to break the price-performance (P:P) benchmark.”
— POCO – Madder By the Minute (@IndiaPOCO) March 22, 2021
To recall, Poco X3 Pro is globally priced at EUR 249 (approx Rs 21,400) for the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage model and EUR 399 (approx Rs 34,400) 8GB RAM with 256GB storage model. It was launched in three colour options of Night Black, Arctic White, and Deep Ocean Blue.Poco X3 Pro-tech specificationsThe Poco X3 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ dot display with up to 450nits brightness. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate with a 240Hz touch sampling rate and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The phone runs MIUI 12 for Poco based on Android 11. Under the hood, there is Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC paired with Adreno 640 GPU.
Speaking of the imaging capabilities Poco X3 Pro features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary Sony IMX582 sensor. Furthermore, there is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and two 2-megapixel macro and a depth sensor. For selfies there is a 20-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture. The device packs a 5,160mAh battery which comes with 33W fast charging support. For connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, IR Blaster, and a headphone jack. The phone comes with LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus to keep the phone cool during longer gameplay.
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Last year Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was launched with Exynos 990 SoC but both 4G and 5G variants were introduced in the US. Today the 5G variant, which is powered by the latest Snapdragon 865 SoC is going to launch in India. Last week the support page for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G went live on the Samsung India website suggesting an imminent India launch. In addition to this, the device was also spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification site. Soon after this, the registration page of the phone went live on its official website with a ‘notify me’ button. Samsung took to Twitter to officially announce the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G India launch. The company has confirmed that the launch is set for March 30 that is today. The device is also slated to go on sale on the same day. A registration page of the phone is also up so those who are interested in buying the 5G phone can register on the Samsung India website with a ‘notify me’ button. As for the pricing, the company has not revealed the price of the smartphone yet. Back in September last year it introduced the 5G variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE in three different configurations: 6GB RAM with 128GB, 8GB with 128GB, and 8GB with 256GB models priced at $699 that translates to Rs 51,400.On the other hand, the 4G variant was launched in India in October pricing starting at Rs 40,999 for the 128GB variant while the price of the 256GB storage model was set at Rs 44,999.In terms of specifications, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G is going to feature a similar 6.5-inch Infinity-O Super AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution as of the 4G variant. The panel will support up to 120Hz refresh rate and a 20:9 aspect ratio with a pixel density of 407ppi, protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and it is expected to be offered with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage that can be expanded up to 1TB using a MicroSD card. For the cameras, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G will feature a triple rear camera setup. This includes a primary 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 123-degree field of view (FoV) and f/2.2 aperture and lastly an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with f/2.0 aperture. The rear cameras support 3x Optical Zoom, up to 30x Super-Resolution Zoom, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and Tracking AF. While on the front there will be a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture along with autofocus support.The smartphone will be housing a 4,500mAh battery 15W fast charging, wireless charging and Samsung’s Wireless PowerShare support. On the connectivity front, there will be 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, hall sensor, and a proximity sensor.
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The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. March 30 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform.
The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST. The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.
How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz
To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.
March 30 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which team did India defeat in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match?
Answer: None
Question 2: In which city is the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium situated?
Answer: Pune
Question 3:Two teams of how many members compete in the Rugby Union?
Answer: Fifteen
Question 4:In which country is the stadium Estadio Azteca located in?
Answer: Mexico
Question 5:In which city was the first-ever ODI played in India?
Answer: Ahmedabad
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Today’s Amazon Quiz has now gone live. Every day the e-commerce website brings a daily quiz for its customers. The quiz begins from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. Those participating in the quiz can win exciting prizes by answering all the questions correctly. Today all the customers across the country can win Rs 20,000 Amazon Pay Balance.
Amazon is back with another new daily quiz. Amazon quiz brings an opportunity for its customers to win daily prizes such as mobile phones, other gadgets including Pay Balance also. If you managed to answer all the questions correctly you can stand a chance to win Rs 20,000 Amazon Pay Balance. Check out today’s answers for the Amazon quiz.
March 30 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which organisation was created in 2000 to improve access to new and underused vaccines for children living in the world’s poorest countries?
The answer is- Gavi
Question 2: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha recently celebrated February 23 as what in memory of a 1907 movement started by Sardar Ajit Singh?
The answer is- Pagri Sambhal Diwas
Question 3: What’s the name of the plastic card with alphanumeric codes, that the US president carries with him all the time?
The answer is- Biscuit
Question 4: Name this classic video game that required you to eat all the dots throughout the game.
The answer is- Pac Man
Question 5: Which of these countries is this animal native to?
The answer is- Australia
By participating in the daily quiz Amazon customers can stand a chance to win products such as OnePlus 7T, Apple iPhone x, iPhone Xs, Go Pro Hero 8 and many more gadgets as well as Pay Balance. The quiz can be played every day from12 AM to 11:59 PM every day through Amazon App and the winner’s names will be announced at the end of every month. Today’s quiz result will be announced via a lucky draw on April 30.
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Google’s free email service, Gmail, allows you to schedule your emails to deliver at a later time. You can schedule up to 100 emails on Gmail. The emails shall be scheduled based on the timezone in which you schedule them.
How to schedule your email in Gmail?
To schedule your email in Gmail, follow these steps.
Go to Gmail and login to your account.
Click the ‘Compose’ button located on the top-left.
Type the recipient’s email address, Subject, and Body Text.
Once your email is composed, click the dropdown arrow on the ‘Send’ button.
Click the ‘Schedule Send’. By default, Gmail offers the following three options to schedule your email. It must be noted that the last option may vary depending on the day of the week.
Tomorrow morning
Tomorrow afternoon
Monday morning
You may also click the ‘Pick Date and Time’ option to choose the date and time of your choice. As soon as you choose the scheduled time, your composed email will be saved and to be delivered at the chosen time.
How to schedule your email in Gmail?
How to view or change scheduled emails?
Gmail allows you to view and make amendments to all your scheduled emails. Follow these steps.
Go to Gmail and login to your account.
Click ‘Scheduled’ located on the top-left.
Click the email that you wish to view or change.
Click ‘Cancel send’ located at the top-right of your email.
Here you can change the recipient’s email address, Subject, and Body Text.
You may again click ‘Schedule send’ to pick a new date and time.
How to view or change scheduled emails?
How to cancel scheduled emails?
If you change your mind and decide not to send your email, you may cancel the schedule. Follow these steps.
Go to Gmail and login to your account.
Click ‘Scheduled’ located on the top-left.
Click the email that you wish to cancel.
Click ‘Cancel send’ located at the top-right of your email. Your scheduled email will turn into a draft.
Click the ‘X’ button on the top-right of the draft to completely discard the email.
Mi MIX Fold specifications
Xiaomi has officially forayed into the flexible phone market with the debut of Mi MIX Fold. The market is largely dominated by three companies Samsung, Motorola and Huawei.
Xiaomi’s Mi MIX Fold adorns a similar form factor as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, which folds inwards. The display inside features an 8.01-inches OLED screen with 2,480 x 1,860 OLED. However, the display supports a 60Hz refresh rate panel in contrast to Z Fold 2 and the Mate X2.
The outer display offers a 6.5-inch OLED display with 2,520 x 840 pixels of resolution and a 27:9 aspect ratio. Unlike the primary one, this supports a 90Hz refresh rate panel.
Under the hood, there is the top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage options
The Xiaomi’s foldable phone carries four speakers fine-tuned by Harman Kardon and is further backed by a 5,020 mAh battery having 67W fast charging support. The Mi MIX Fold also features a desktop mode to give it a feel of a traditional desktop UI, therefore, turning it into a mini laptop.
Here Xiaomi has given a large camera module similar to the Mi 11 Ultra having a small secondary panel. On the front, there are three camera sensors including a 108-megapixel primary sensor, 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and an 8-megapixel ‘liquid lens’. The latter one works as a macro lens and doubles up as a telephoto lens offering a 3x optical zoom. According to the company the 8-megapixel ‘liquid lens’ is powered by its own Surge C1 ISP that helps in quick focusing as well as optimised White Balance with a higher dynamic range.
The company did not talk about the hinges, but Mi MIX Fold is claimed to withstand up to 1 million bends.
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Mi MIX Fold specifications
Xiaomi has officially forayed into the flexible phone market with the debut of Mi MIX Fold. The market is largely dominated by three companies Samsung, Motorola and Huawei.
Xiaomi’s Mi MIX Fold adorns a similar form factor as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, which folds inwards. The display inside features an 8.01-inches OLED screen with 2,480 x 1,860 OLED. However, the display supports a 60Hz refresh rate panel in contrast to Z Fold 2 and the Mate X2.
The outer display offers a 6.5-inch OLED display with 2,520 x 840 pixels of resolution and a 27:9 aspect ratio. Unlike the primary one, this supports a 90Hz refresh rate panel.
Under the hood, there is the top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage options
The Xiaomi’s foldable phone carries four speakers fine-tuned by Harman Kardon and is further backed by a 5,020 mAh battery having 67W fast charging support. The Mi MIX Fold also features a desktop mode to give it a feel of a traditional desktop UI, therefore, turning it into a mini laptop.
Here Xiaomi has given a large camera module similar to the Mi 11 Ultra having a small secondary panel. On the front, there are three camera sensors including a 108-megapixel primary sensor, 13-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and an 8-megapixel ‘liquid lens’. The latter one works as a macro lens and doubles up as a telephoto lens offering a 3x optical zoom. According to the company the 8-megapixel ‘liquid lens’ is powered by its own Surge C1 ISP that helps in quick focusing as well as optimised White Balance with a higher dynamic range.
The company did not talk about the hinges, but Mi MIX Fold is claimed to withstand up to 1 million bends.
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The design is the best part about the phone. We have the Midnight Jazz colour variant but you can also choose from the Moonlight Sonata and Sunset Melody. The phone changes its hue from grey to blue and surprisingly the phone is not slippery at all, as most of the phones these days are quite slippery but not in the case of V20. The rear of this beauty is resistant to scratches and the anti-fingerprint coating does not catch smudges. However, the company still provides a clear case that protects it from accidental falls. That is good!
The device is also really lightweight and slim and bears a rectangular rear camera module, which makes the phone wobble a little when placed on a flat surface. The phone has a plastic frame with a glossy finish and the power button here is textured that doubles up as a fingerprint scanner with a volume rocker just above it. These are well placed so one can reach there with no trouble using one hand. We think the company has nailed it in terms of design, but we wish Vivo V20 had an IP rating seeing that the much cheaper phone these days come with an IP certification for water and dust resistance.
Moving to the front, the phone has a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device has an in-display fingerprint scanner that is fast, accurate and instant except when your hands are wet or greasy. In some cases, it demands a little bit of extra pressure to get it working. The Vivo V20 display is the best thing about this smartphone. The screen refreshes at 60Hz, which could come as a disappointment for some but we did not mind it because the AMOLED display is really good. A higher refresh rate could have been even nicer.
The AMOLED display here delivers vibrant colours, deeper blacks and the brightness is sufficient too, thanks to the incredible contrast ratio. At the top of the display, there is a U-shaped front camera module. It is also worth noting that this phone has slightly pronounced bezels especially at the bottom, but apart from this the Vivo V20 display is one of the best things about the device.
The professional colour mode in the display settings offers moderately muted hues therefore the human subjects look more natural. Under this setting, one can also customise screen colour in the display settings itself. Like we said before the phone lacks Gorilla glass protection and to compensate the company has provided a screen protector pre-applied. All in all, the display and the design are pretty much stellar and neat.
Vivo’s custom OS offers some interesting features like the ultra game mode, which helps in optimising system resources, locks notifications therefore gaming improvement. Just like Motorola smartphones, you can activate the flashlight by just shaking the phone however it does not turn it off. Also, the revamped power menu on the Android 11 takes up a longer time to activate than normal on this phone. Unlike its previous generation of Android skin, it doesn’t get a lot of bloatware or Ads popping up.
Alright, now it’s time to talk about the cameras. Vivo claims to offer professional-grade photography features to its V-series of smartphones. Vivo V20 features a triple camera setup at the back. You get a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 primary sensor with an f/1.89 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. While on the front it comes with a 44-megapixel selfie sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
Starting with the front first, Vivo V20 comes with an eye autofocus feature which makes sure that the eye which is closest to the camera is always tracked. It should be noted that this functionality is available on the front as well as the rear cameras. The front 44-megapixel selfie sensor’s output and the quality are really amazing. But one of our favourite features is that the camera app has dual video modes, which activate when we click on an 8-shaped or infinity icon.
So basically what it does is also activates the rear camera as well as the front one at the same time. That is quite an impressive feature for the vloggers. In addition to this, you can also opt for the picture in picture mode while also offering the lens guide option. We preferred video shooting in the ultra-wide mode offering more frames while recording video. You can also choose the dual rear mode to show a video in standard and ultrawide definition.
Not only this the front camera also gives you the option to record selfie videos in Slow Motion. The selfie camera also has a portrait mode, which gives you the option of applying filters to your selfies. You can apply these filters before taking a selfie, too.
The design is the best part about the phone. We have the Midnight Jazz colour variant but you can also choose from the Moonlight Sonata and Sunset Melody. The phone changes its hue from grey to blue and surprisingly the phone is not slippery at all, as most of the phones these days are quite slippery but not in the case of V20. The rear of this beauty is resistant to scratches and the anti-fingerprint coating does not catch smudges. However, the company still provides a clear case that protects it from accidental falls. That is good!
The device is also really lightweight and slim and bears a rectangular rear camera module, which makes the phone wobble a little when placed on a flat surface. The phone has a plastic frame with a glossy finish and the power button here is textured that doubles up as a fingerprint scanner with a volume rocker just above it. These are well placed so one can reach there with no trouble using one hand. We think the company has nailed it in terms of design, but we wish Vivo V20 had an IP rating seeing that the much cheaper phone these days come with an IP certification for water and dust resistance.
Moving to the front, the phone has a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The device has an in-display fingerprint scanner that is fast, accurate and instant except when your hands are wet or greasy. In some cases, it demands a little bit of extra pressure to get it working. The Vivo V20 display is the best thing about this smartphone. The screen refreshes at 60Hz, which could come as a disappointment for some but we did not mind it because the AMOLED display is really good. A higher refresh rate could have been even nicer.
The AMOLED display here delivers vibrant colours, deeper blacks and the brightness is sufficient too, thanks to the incredible contrast ratio. At the top of the display, there is a U-shaped front camera module. It is also worth noting that this phone has slightly pronounced bezels especially at the bottom, but apart from this the Vivo V20 display is one of the best things about the device.
The professional colour mode in the display settings offers moderately muted hues therefore the human subjects look more natural. Under this setting, one can also customise screen colour in the display settings itself. Like we said before the phone lacks Gorilla glass protection and to compensate the company has provided a screen protector pre-applied. All in all, the display and the design are pretty much stellar and neat.
Vivo’s custom OS offers some interesting features like the ultra game mode, which helps in optimising system resources, locks notifications therefore gaming improvement. Just like Motorola smartphones, you can activate the flashlight by just shaking the phone however it does not turn it off. Also, the revamped power menu on the Android 11 takes up a longer time to activate than normal on this phone. Unlike its previous generation of Android skin, it doesn’t get a lot of bloatware or Ads popping up.
Alright, now it’s time to talk about the cameras. Vivo claims to offer professional-grade photography features to its V-series of smartphones. Vivo V20 features a triple camera setup at the back. You get a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW1 primary sensor with an f/1.89 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. While on the front it comes with a 44-megapixel selfie sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
Starting with the front first, Vivo V20 comes with an eye autofocus feature which makes sure that the eye which is closest to the camera is always tracked. It should be noted that this functionality is available on the front as well as the rear cameras. The front 44-megapixel selfie sensor’s output and the quality are really amazing. But one of our favourite features is that the camera app has dual video modes, which activate when we click on an 8-shaped or infinity icon.
So basically what it does is also activates the rear camera as well as the front one at the same time. That is quite an impressive feature for the vloggers. In addition to this, you can also opt for the picture in picture mode while also offering the lens guide option. We preferred video shooting in the ultra-wide mode offering more frames while recording video. You can also choose the dual rear mode to show a video in standard and ultrawide definition.
Not only this the front camera also gives you the option to record selfie videos in Slow Motion. The selfie camera also has a portrait mode, which gives you the option of applying filters to your selfies. You can apply these filters before taking a selfie, too.
Poco X3 Pro specifications
Speaking of the technical specifications, Poco X3 Pro features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ dot display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate and a peak brightness of 450nits protected with Gorilla Glass 6. The mobile phone runs MIUI 12 for Poco based on Android 11 and is powered by 7mm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC. This is paired with Adreno 640 GPU for graphics. It packs up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, which can be expanded by up to 1TB with the use of a microSD card.
The Poco X3 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary Sony IMX582 sensor with an f/1.79 aperture. Furthermore, there is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 119-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture, as well as two 2-megapixel macro and a depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 20-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
The device supports 4K video recording at 30/60fps and comes with several features including smooth video zoom, focus peaking and AE/AF lock along with Vlog mode, to capture high-res videos in great quality for content creation and social media stories. In addition, it will come with features such as Night mode 2.0, Long exposure, Clone Photo and Video mode.
The Poco smartphone boasts a massive 5,160mAh battery with MMT tech, a split charge technology that allows better charge time in a shorter span of time. It also protects the battery health cycle enabling it to last longer. The device strides in with an in-box fast 33W Type-C charger and supports a USB PD charge at 26W. The Poco X3 Pro is paired with a dual-stereo speaker setup, high-res audio and is aptX HD certified. The phone comes with IP53 certification for resistance against dust and water ingress.
For connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, IR Blaster, and a headphone jack. The smartphone comes with LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus to keep the phone cool when playing games for long. The sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, infrared (IR), and a proximity sensor in addition to a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
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Poco X3 Pro specifications
Speaking of the technical specifications, Poco X3 Pro features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ dot display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate and a peak brightness of 450nits protected with Gorilla Glass 6. The mobile phone runs MIUI 12 for Poco based on Android 11 and is powered by 7mm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC. This is paired with Adreno 640 GPU for graphics. It packs up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, which can be expanded by up to 1TB with the use of a microSD card.
The Poco X3 Pro sports a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary Sony IMX582 sensor with an f/1.79 aperture. Furthermore, there is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 119-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture, as well as two 2-megapixel macro and a depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 20-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
The device supports 4K video recording at 30/60fps and comes with several features including smooth video zoom, focus peaking and AE/AF lock along with Vlog mode, to capture high-res videos in great quality for content creation and social media stories. In addition, it will come with features such as Night mode 2.0, Long exposure, Clone Photo and Video mode.
The Poco smartphone boasts a massive 5,160mAh battery with MMT tech, a split charge technology that allows better charge time in a shorter span of time. It also protects the battery health cycle enabling it to last longer. The device strides in with an in-box fast 33W Type-C charger and supports a USB PD charge at 26W. The Poco X3 Pro is paired with a dual-stereo speaker setup, high-res audio and is aptX HD certified. The phone comes with IP53 certification for resistance against dust and water ingress.
For connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, IR Blaster, and a headphone jack. The smartphone comes with LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus to keep the phone cool when playing games for long. The sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, infrared (IR), and a proximity sensor in addition to a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
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The same rose gold coloured metallic frame outlines the device on all its four edges. While the right edge houses the Power and Volume Rocker buttons, the bottom edge has the SIM tray, Type-C port, the microphone and the speaker grille. We should mention that in spite of the fact that the device is so upscale, the back panel of the smartphone is made of polycarbonate.
The front panel of the smartphone is dominated by its 6.7-inch display that has a selfie camera housed in a cut-out hole right below the speaker. Single handed usage on the device was simple in spite of its big form factor. Samsung Galaxy S21+ packs a 4,800mAh battery and weighs 200 grams. The smartphone also comes with IP68 rating, which basically means that it has water and dust resistance. It is worth noting that the device comes without a charger in the box and headphones are not included either. There is, however, a Type-C cable, but you would need a Type-C charger if you wish to use it.
Coming to the display, Samsung Galaxy S21+ sports a 6.7-inch Flat full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display that comes with an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The screen of the device also has HDR10+ certification and the company’s Eye Comfort Shield. The display is easily one among the best aspects of the smartphone. We spent hours binge watching shows on Netflix and the experience was amazing because of the great quality of images projected on the screen. It was very sharp and clear and the colours were vibrant and they stayed consistent at different viewing angles. There is also an on-screen fingerprint sensor on the front panel of the device, which worked well for us during out time with the smartphone.
Finally, let’s talk about the cameras of the smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S21+ comes with triple rear cameras including a 64MP telephoto lens and two 12MP wide angle and ultra wide angle lenses. For selfies and video calls, there is a 10MP camera on the front panel. The cameras of Samsung Galaxy S21+ were very impressive. The shots taken by the primary camera turned out to be excellent. The colours, the lights, everything was impeccable. The best thing about it was that the performance of the camera remained fairly good in dim-lit areas too.
The zoom levels of the lens are 3X, 4X, 10X, 20X, and 30X. Images taken till 4X were very sharp and clear, but then, with each additional zoom-in, the quality did get compromised a bit. The image quality of the other two lenses was not as good as that of the 64MP camera, but then, it can’t really be called bad or even average for that matter.
While we did see slight distortion in some of the pictures taken by the two cameras, most people wouldn’t even notice until they view them on a laptop. Another plus was the fact that all the sensors on the device did not take long to focus on the object being clicked, and the AI scene optimizer was quick too.
The selfies that we took using the 10MP camera turned out to be very good too, and much like the rear lenses, the performance of the front shooter remained consistent in dim light too.
The same rose gold coloured metallic frame outlines the device on all its four edges. While the right edge houses the Power and Volume Rocker buttons, the bottom edge has the SIM tray, Type-C port, the microphone and the speaker grille. We should mention that in spite of the fact that the device is so upscale, the back panel of the smartphone is made of polycarbonate.
The front panel of the smartphone is dominated by its 6.7-inch display that has a selfie camera housed in a cut-out hole right below the speaker. Single handed usage on the device was simple in spite of its big form factor. Samsung Galaxy S21+ packs a 4,800mAh battery and weighs 200 grams. The smartphone also comes with IP68 rating, which basically means that it has water and dust resistance. It is worth noting that the device comes without a charger in the box and headphones are not included either. There is, however, a Type-C cable, but you would need a Type-C charger if you wish to use it.
Coming to the display, Samsung Galaxy S21+ sports a 6.7-inch Flat full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display that comes with an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The screen of the device also has HDR10+ certification and the company’s Eye Comfort Shield. The display is easily one among the best aspects of the smartphone. We spent hours binge watching shows on Netflix and the experience was amazing because of the great quality of images projected on the screen. It was very sharp and clear and the colours were vibrant and they stayed consistent at different viewing angles. There is also an on-screen fingerprint sensor on the front panel of the device, which worked well for us during out time with the smartphone.
As expected, Samsung Galaxy S21+ was flawless in terms of performance. We did a lot of multi-tasking on the device and faced no hiccups at all. We could open and switch between apps without any delay. We used the smartphone for more than a week, and we didn’t encounter any troubles with any task ranging from phone calls to navigation. We also played a number of games on the handset ranging from Alto’s Odyssey to graphic-hungry ones like Asphalt 9: Legends. Regardless of the game that we played, we didn’t notice any lag or stutter on the smartphone. Coming to the battery life, with usage involving games, browsing social media apps, phone calls, and an active Telegram account, the device easily lasted more than a day, which is pretty good.
Finally, let’s talk about the cameras of the smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S21+ comes with triple rear cameras including a 64MP telephoto lens and two 12MP wide angle and ultra wide angle lenses. For selfies and video calls, there is a 10MP camera on the front panel. The cameras of Samsung Galaxy S21+ were very impressive. The shots taken by the primary camera turned out to be excellent. The colours, the lights, everything was impeccable. The best thing about it was that the performance of the camera remained fairly good in dim-lit areas too.
The zoom levels of the lens are 3X, 4X, 10X, 20X, and 30X. Images taken till 4X were very sharp and clear, but then, with each additional zoom-in, the quality did get compromised a bit. The image quality of the other two lenses was not as good as that of the 64MP camera, but then, it can’t really be called bad or even average for that matter.
While we did see slight distortion in some of the pictures taken by the two cameras, most people wouldn’t even notice until they view them on a laptop. Another plus was the fact that all the sensors on the device did not take long to focus on the object being clicked, and the AI scene optimizer was quick too.
The selfies that we took using the 10MP camera turned out to be very good too, and much like the rear lenses, the performance of the front shooter remained consistent in dim light too.
Similarly, the Mi 11 Pro by Xiaomi comes in an 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model priced at CNY 4,999 (approx Rs 55,400) and the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variant comes with a price tag of CNY 5,299 (approx Rs 58,700). Lastly the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage model will be available at CNY 5,699 (approx Rs 63,100). This phone will be offered in three colour options of Black, Green, and White.
On the other hand, the Mi 11 Lite 5G has been launched in two different models of 8GB RAM with 128GB storage at CNY 2,299 (approx Rs 25,500) and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage with a price tag of CNY 2,599 (approx Rs 28,800). This smartphone will be available in Citrus Yellow, Mint Green, and Truffle Black colour variants.
The former two devices will be available for purchase starting April 2 in China while the Mi 11 Lite 5G is expected to go on sale later next month.
Mi 11 Ultra specifications
The Mi 11 Ultra features a quad-curved 6.81-inch 2K WQHD+ E4 AMOLED display having 3,200× 1,440 pixels of resolution. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate panel with a 240Hz touch sampling rate and a 551ppi pixel density. The screen is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and supports HDR10+ as well as Dolby Vision too. In addition to this, there is a secondary display on the back featuring a 1.1-inch AMOLED touch screen with 126×294 pixels of resolution.
Similarly, the Mi 11 Pro by Xiaomi comes in an 8GB RAM with 128GB storage model priced at CNY 4,999 (approx Rs 55,400) and the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage variant comes with a price tag of CNY 5,299 (approx Rs 58,700). Lastly the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage model will be available at CNY 5,699 (approx Rs 63,100). This phone will be offered in three colour options of Black, Green, and White.
On the other hand, the Mi 11 Lite 5G has been launched in two different models of 8GB RAM with 128GB storage at CNY 2,299 (approx Rs 25,500) and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage with a price tag of CNY 2,599 (approx Rs 28,800). This smartphone will be available in Citrus Yellow, Mint Green, and Truffle Black colour variants.
The former two devices will be available for purchase starting April 2 in China while the Mi 11 Lite 5G is expected to go on sale later next month.
Mi 11 Ultra specifications
The Mi 11 Ultra features a quad-curved 6.81-inch 2K WQHD+ E4 AMOLED display having 3,200× 1,440 pixels of resolution. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate panel with a 240Hz touch sampling rate and a 551ppi pixel density. The screen is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and supports HDR10+ as well as Dolby Vision too. In addition to this, there is a secondary display on the back featuring a 1.1-inch AMOLED touch screen with 126×294 pixels of resolution.
