In order to strengthen its gaming strategy as Social mobile gaming is seeing massive growth and adoption in India owing to the COVID-19 panedmic, Flipkart has now acquired Intellectual Property of Mech Mocha-a mobile gaming startup that runs India’s first live-social gaming platform ‘Hello Play’. Apart from this acquisition of the company’s IP, Mech Mocha’s skilled gaming team will also collaborate with Flipkart as the company continues to focus on developing new and innovative formats to engage with users on its platform.
As the Mech Mocha team joins Flipkart, they will focus on scaling Flipkart’s gaming efforts under the leadership of Prakash Sikaria, Vice-President at Flipkart.
Emphasising that Flipkart focuses on providing consumers with an opportunity to access great products and content, Prakash Sikaria, Vice-President, Flipkart, said, “We see many first-time e-commerce users come online through formats such as video and games, as they build familiarity with the medium. Our observations of Flipkart GameZone, reflect this trend as we see a strong correlation between casual gamers becoming early shoppers on Flipkart for their digital journey.”
According to Flipkart, Mech Mocha’s gaming platform supports seven Indian local languages and has more than 10 games. The list comprises of Indian multiplayer games such as Ludo, Carrom, Snakes & Ladder and Cricket.
“With Vocal for Local being the focus for digital apps across the nation, this strategic backing of Flipkart provides us an opportunity to be part of a larger ecosystem that helps us create unique social gaming experiences for Indian users. We look forward to being a part of the Flipkart ecosystem and leveraging the Flipkart Cloud Platform, Super Coins, Reward store and Flipkart Ads platform to strengthen the platform for our users,” said Arpita Kapoor, Co-Founder & CEO, Mech Mocha.
Flipkart further added that the eCommerce company will also strengthen its capabilities in the gaming domain with access to Mech Mocha’s IP, games and talented team that will help in acceleration of its efforts in the world of gaming.
Meanwhile, CMR in its latest report titled ‘The Next Gen Mobile Consumer’ has revealed that mobile gaming has increased among three in every five serious gamers, with four hours being average duration of increase since the lockdown began in India.
Asserting that the growth of powerful smartphones along with reliable internet is driving mobile gaming in India, Prabhu Ram, Head-Industry Intelligence Group, CMR, said, “Mobile gaming in India is driven by an array of gamer personas, ranging from the serious to the hyper-casual gamers. They differ from each other in terms of the time spent, the genres played, the places played at, and most importantly, their outlook to mobile gaming.”
Besides this, the report also notified the shift from freemium to paid-gaming apps in line with the increased time spent on mobile gaming. Interestingly, 15 percent of the gamers moved to paid mobile gaming apps during lockdown. Moreover, three in every five gamers believe that mobile gaming enabled them in overcoming social isolation during the lockdown period.
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Another new month and another new Elite Pass has been announced for the popular mobile game Garena Free Fire. The company will be dropping some major beats in its latest Elite Pass (EP), Ultrasonic Rave. This time the Free Fire Season 30 Elite Pass update will be based on music The Ultrasonic Rave will be focusing on a supercity where music will be used to bring people together or tear them apart in a number of ways. Moreover, the other countries will be trying to steal this technology for themselves, protagonists Ultrasonic Guards Cooper and Candy are tasked with keeping the peace and keeping the city’s tech out of the hands of outsiders. In addition to this, the rewards to be offered are Stage Master and Starlet skins, the Victory Tune backpack skin, the Mic Drop grenade skin, and more.According to the company, Free Fire Season 30 Elite Pass theme will be based on a city in the Ultrasonic Rave EP that has kept itself tucked away from the rest of the world, developing a sound-based technology that can be used as weaponry. Shortly after its borders were finally reopened, city guards have seen an uptick in foreigners sneaking into the music capital to discover its secrets. Two of the best guards, Ultrasonic Guards Cooper and Candy, have been hitting the streets and challenging troublemakers to musical showdowns. These performances have given them the reputation of being the best beat-fighters and show-downers, both inside and out of town.In addition to this, the survivors in the Garena Free Fire Ultrasonic Rave can also be dressed up as a Stage Master Cooper or Stage Starlet Candy and earn the respect of their opponents. To complete the look, they can also earn the Victory Tune backpack skin, the Tomb of Boom loot box skin, the Ultrasonic Rave surfboard, and end their skirmishes with the Mic Drop grenade skin.Bringing more elements to the game the new Free Fire update will come with a retro hip-hop style aesthetic in which both Cooper and Candy can be seen wearing oversized iconic golden accessories, baggy pants, puffy jackets, and a matching arcade game special effect.
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After the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology blocked 118 mobile apps, which includes ‘PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik’ as well as ‘PUBG MOBILE LITE’ in September, owing to prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order, PUBG Corporation has terminated all service and access for users in the country starting October 30. However, PUBG fans in India took to Twitter to express their sentiments after the termination of this mobile gaming app. Meanwhile, there are some Twitter users who suggested other alternative mobile games that you could play. Let see what they shared:
@PUBGMOBILE@PUBGMOBILE_IN@PUBG Hope you know the current situation prevailing in India pubgm ! Please bring back pubgm in our country. We have invested so much besides our time !
#pubgmobileindia please restart the game in India we are getting so bore I had so many friends we use to talk and enjoy and use to have so many chicken dinners. Please restart the game soon there is no other game like pubg and we are eagerly waiting for the game again
I urge everyone to be a part of aatmanirbhar Bharat and play mpl Rouge heist an Indian game as an alternative to PUBG AND COD to support this movement and support to the India game developers…..#AatmaNirbharBharatpic.twitter.com/aeqI7qi33b
5 Best Games like PUBG Mobile to Play After Server Shutdown in India. 1. Call Of Duty Mobile 2. Garena Free Fire 3. Dead by Daylight 4. Modern Strike Online 5. Among Us (Nowadays Extremely Popular). pic.twitter.com/0UZ4FzbRfA
In a post on its official Facebook page for Indian audience, PUBG Mobile had announced that Tencent Games, which was the authorized publishing and distribution partner of the game in the country, “will terminate all service and access for users in India to PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik and PUBG MOBILE Lite (together, “PUBG Mobile”) on October 30, 2020. The rights to publish PUBG MOBILE in India will be returned to the owner of the PUBG intellectual property.”
Thanking its fans for their support and love for PUBG MOBILE in India, the official post further added, “Protecting user data has always been a top priority and we have always complied with applicable data protection laws and regulations in India. All users’ gameplay information is processed in a transparent manner as disclosed in our privacy policy.”
Earlier in September this year, PUBG Corporation had further asserted that it is committed to provide its unique battle royale experience to a global audience and hopes to continue engaging with its passionate player base in India as well. In addition to regular content updates, the company is delving deep to identify different ways to engage its community in India through various region-based activities, including esports and community events.
However, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has revealed that it received many complaints from various sources including several reports about misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms for stealing and surreptitiously transmitting users’ data in an unauthorized manner to servers which have locations outside India. The compilation of these data and its mining as well as profiling by elements hostile to national security and defence of India is a matter of very deep and immediate concern which requires emergency measures.
Furthermore, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, Ministry of Home Affairs has also sent an exhaustive recommendation for blocking these malicious apps. Likewise, there have been similar bipartisan concerns, flagged by various public representatives, both outside and inside the Parliament of India. There has been a strong chorus in the public space to take strict action against Apps that harm India’s sovereignty as well as the privacy of the citizens of the country.
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As more and more people are staying at home owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile gaming in India is on the upswing. Now CMR in its latest report titled ‘The Next Gen Mobile Consumer’ has revealed that mobile gaming has increased among three in every five serious gamers, with four hours being average duration of increase since the lockdown began in India.
Asserting that the growth of powerful smartphones along with reliable internet is driving mobile gaming in India, Prabhu Ram, Head-Industry Intelligence Group, CMR, said, “Mobile gaming in India is driven by an array of gamer personas, ranging from the serious to the hyper-casual gamers. They differ from each other in terms of the time spent, the genres played, the places played at, and most importantly, their outlook to mobile gaming.”
Besides this, the report also notified the shift from freemium to paid-gaming apps in line with the increased time spent on mobile gaming. Interestingly, 15 percent of the gamers moved to paid mobile gaming apps during lockdown. Moreover, three in every five gamers believe that mobile gaming enabled them in overcoming social isolation during the lockdown period.
According to the CMR report, “Indians tend to play mobile games based on family and friend recommendations. On an average, Indians have seven games installed on their smartphones. Of these, there are atleast four games that they play regularly. Indians mostly play action / adventure games followed by first-person shooter game. ‘Call of Duty Mobile’ and ‘Garena Free Fire’ are popular first-person shooter games.”
“Among mobile gamers, the top three pain points include phone heating, fast battery discharge and slow network. Going forward, mobile gamers expect more from their smartphones: more RAM, better battery life, increased storage and powerful SoCs,” said Amit Sharma, Analyst- Industry Intelligence Group (IIG), CMR,
The major pre-requisite for a gamer is the need for a great mobile gaming experience. The gamers are already aware that the Gaming SoC enables and enriches the overall experience. The report has revealed that the top two brands that Indian gamers are aware of are Qualcomm (65 percent) and MediaTek (61 percent). However, serious gamers opt for MediaTek (68 percent) over Qualcomm (66 percent).
Mind you! The “The Next-Gen Indian Mobile Gamer: A Consumer Survey Report” is based on an extensive survey conducted across eight cities of India, namely New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad. The study covered 1124 mobile gamers in the age groups of 16 to 35.
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Recently Samsung launched the Fan Edition of its Samsung Galaxy S20 series. But soon the company is set to bring another Fan Edition of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series. Just before the official announcement the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 FE has been briefly listed on the company’s Brazil website. The listing indicates that soon the company will make an official announcement about the new Galaxy Note 20 FE model which is going to be a toned-down variant of the company’s latest Note series just like the S20 series.Samsung Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series is the company’s top-notch premium flagship device and not accessible for its aggressive pricing. To make its premium devices more accessible the company has introduced “Fan Edition”. The S20 series has already got one and soon the company will launch Samsung Galaxy Note 20 FE. However, until now no official announcement has been made by the South Korean giant. But now the device has been spotted on its Brazil website landing page. First spotted by SamMobile the portal includes a few unusual mentions of the upcoming device. It has the fine print that states the measurements of the screen that is 6.5 inches or a 6.3-inch diagonal when including the screen’s round corners. In addition to this, the code details a page section in which Samsung highlights the benefits of Night Mode with a couple of side-by-side photos. To recall in a similar way week before the launch of the Galaxy S20 FE, the device was also spotted on the company’s website as well as leaks. The report also notes that the Galaxy S20 FE and Samsung may have made a typo, but it’s not the only one.The company has already launched Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite which is a toned-down variant of the standard model but the company has not yet released a lighter version of the Note 20 series. So this seems to be reasonable that the FE variant might join the Galaxy Note 20 series in the coming months.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or ‘Fan Edition’ was launched in India a few weeks ago at a starting price of Rs 49,999. It comes with several premium features that we saw in Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ as well, and those were the reasons plenty of fans were really excited about. But what is the smartphone actually like when used? Also, should you buy it? Find out in our review of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE:
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE design and display
To begin with, we would say Samsung has kept the design of its Galaxy S20 FE smartphone like the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+. There is a striking resemblance, which makes it obvious that the three belong to the same family. The premium looking Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is dominated by a 6.5-inch screen on its front panel, but unlike the other two devices in the series, the display does not have curved edges.
The frame that outlines the screen is metallic and the back panel of the handset is made up of polycarbonate that has matte texture. One of the good things about the design of the device is that it does not catch fingerprint smudges easily. So you don’t have to worry about carrying a micro-fibre cloth with yourself at all times. Samsung has launched the smartphone in five colour options including Cloud Red, Cloud Navy, Cloud Mint, Cloud Lavender and Cloud White. So, you have plenty of colour choices if you are planning to buy the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE.
The back panel of the smartphone houses the camera setup and the Samsung branding, too. On flipping over, you will see that the screen of the device has a selfie camera right in centre of the top and an in-display fingerprint sensor towards the bottom. The edges that outline the screen are very thin, which just add on to the good looks of the handset.
The right edge of the smartphone has the Bixby and the Volume rocker keys. We should mention that what looks like the Power button is actually the Bixby button and you have to hold that and the lower volume rocker key to power off the smartphone. The SIM tray and the secondary microphone are on the top, while the bottom edge has the microphone, Type-C port, and the speaker grille. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has IP68 rating, which makes it resistant to water and dust.
Coming to the 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display of the smartphone, it is one of the best aspects of the device. It comes with a refresh rate of 120Hz, which we think is a big plus. The images showcased on the display were very crisp and the colours were accurate and vibrant. The colours remain consistent at different viewing angles too. We watched Netflix shows on the device for hours and played games too, and it all appeared beautifully on the screen. There is Always-On mode available as well, but it must be enabled by the users.
In a nutshell, we would say that the design and the display of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE are definitely among its top features. The smartphone is stunning to look at and the display is an absolute delight to use.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE performance and cameras
Before we begin talking about the performance and the cameras of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, we will take a minute to tell you the rest of its specifications. The new offering by Samsung is powered by the 2.73GHz octa-core Exynos 990 processor and it comes with 8GB of RAM. We were hoping to see the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 here, but sadly this smartphone has not got it. The handset is available in two storage options – 128GB and 256GB, and for more storage, users can install a microSD card of up to 1TB. It houses a 4,500mAh battery and comes with support for wireless charging. Samsung ships a 15W charger along with the smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE runs Android 10 with company’s own One UI 2.5 baked on top. There are a number of features that you will find on the handset including integration with Windows 10, gestures for shortcuts, Gaming mode that comes with some optimization options, screen recorder, etc. However, there are some pre-loaded apps on the smartphone that you may consider uninstalling.
Coming to the performance of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, there was obviously no lag in basic day to day tasks. As expected, the device excelled in such tasks and even when we tried to multi-task on the handset, we did not face any problem whatsoever. However, there were two things that we did find a little problematic. Firstly, the biometric lock on the smartphone has not very quick. Hopefully, Samsung will fix this with an update. And secondly, the handset started heating up after being used for a heavy-duty task for some time.
For instance, once we used it to record a rather long video, but the device heated up so much that we had to stop after 15 minutes. This problem occurred even when we used the smartphone for gaming. Even though the graphics quality is amazing, and the high refresh rate of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE did help, the heating issue remained consistent. When we played Asphalt 9: Legends on the handset, it started heating up in less than 10 minutes. Because of this, we had to close the game very soon.
Moving on, for a massive battery of 4,500mAh, the juice always ran out rather quickly. Usually, we get at least one and a half days of battery with even a 4,000mAh cell. But that wasn’t the case with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, as somehow, its battery always ran out by the end of the day. We aren’t calling this bad, but only relatively not as great as other devices with the same kind of battery.
Now, let’s talk about the cameras of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. The device sports a 12MP primary camera with support for OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and an 8MP 3X optical telephoto lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP sensor on the handset’s display.
Shot using the primary lens
There are several interesting features and modes in the camera app of the smartphone, so if you like experimenting with your snaps, you will find a lot of options. We clicked a lot of photos using Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. The colours of the images taken with the primary camera were vibrant, and the images turned out to be very sharp. The quality of the pictures taken was very good and the lens managed to retain the details. We were very happy with the results that we got from it.
Shot using the ultra-wide lens
The ultra-wide angle lens of the smartphone does change a few things, but overall, we would not call its performance unpleasant. The quality of the image and the colours did fall slightly, but then, it was better than most other wide-angle sensors we have used in the same bracket. The inconsistency is unavoidably present, but it wasn’t really too much. The 3X telephoto sensor did a great job. It captured some very minute details and the quality of the images remained good when we used it.
Shot using the telephoto lens
The only real problem was night photography. The shots taken in lowly lit areas were slightly grainy, but using the Night Mode did help a bit.
Coming to the selfie camera of the smartphone, we were mostly happy with the images that we took using it. The colours and the quality of the images taken were great most of the times. It is worth mentioning that the shots taken in lowly-lit areas using the selfie camera were much better than any of the cameras at the back.
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is available at a starting price of Rs 49,999, and it comes with its own share of pros and cons. The design of the smartphone is beautiful, the display is excellent to use and the cameras work well too. These are definitely the pros. However, the average battery life and heating issue are certainly the cons. The performance of the biometric unlocks needs to be fixed too. If these are issues that are deal-breakers to you, then you can consider Samsung Galaxy S20+, which recently got a heavy price cut.
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The Indian smartphone company once 2nd largest smartphone brand in India Micromax has made its comeback in the Indian market. Today the company introduced its much-awaited Micromax In series in the country and the lineup includes two devices Note 1 and In 1b. The Micromax In Note 1 comes with a full HD display with a 5,000mAh battery and is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 SoC. The Micromax In 1b features a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, HD+ display, and a 5,000mAh battery with reverse charging tech.Micromax In Note 1 and Micromax In 1b pricing and availability detailsBoth Micromax In Note 1 and Micromax In 1b have been launched under the budget segment. The earlier one has been introduced in a configuration of 4GB RAM with 64GB and 128GB of internal storage. The younger sibling is priced at Rs 10,999 while the elder sibling will be available at Rs 12,999. Both the variants will be offered in two colour options white and green.On the other hand, Micromax IN 1B has been introduced at Rs 6,999 for the base 2GB RAM with 32GB storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage at Rs 7,999. Note 1 will go on sale on November 24 while the In 1B will be accessible from November 26 via e-commerce website Flipkart and the official website of Micromax. The registrations for both the devices will begin later today.Micromax In Note 1 specificationsMicromax In Note 1 comes with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ hole-punch design display with ultra-bright technology. The device runs a stock version of the Android 10 operating system and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor paired with 4GB of RAM with up to 128GB of storage.Micromax In Note 1For optics, Micromax In Note 1 features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, 5-megapixel wide-angle lens and two 2-megapixel macro and depth sensors. Upfront it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera with a 78-degree FoV.The device has 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack as connectivity options. In addition to this, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charger support.Micromax In 1b specificationsMicromax In 1b features 6.52-inch HD+ mini-drop HD+ display. The smartphone runs on the stock version of Android 10. Under the hood, there is a MediaTek Helio G35 processor paired with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.Micromax In 1bFor taking photos and videos the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there is an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.In terms of connectivity Micromax In 1b includes G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging support. Also, the device has a fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone.
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Micromax is all geared up to make its comeback in India with the launch of its new series. Just ahead of the launch the company via a teaser revealed that Micromax In series will be powered by MediaTek SoCs. The company is expected to introduce two devices that have been made under the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat mission. While “IN” is the company’s new sub-brand, which stands for India and under this brand, the company will be bringing its first smartphone today.How to watch the live stream of Micromax In SeriesMicromax is all set to launch it’s In Series in India today. The company will be hosting an online launch event that will be live-streamed via the company’s official YouTube channel as well as its social media channels. The event will kickstart at 12 noon onwards. Flipkart is the official sales partner for the Micromax In Series as the company has created a microsite on the portal to tease its availability. The launch event is also going to be live-streamed on the e-commerce website but for your convenience, we have embedded the link below.
The company stayed tight-lipped in terms of pricing but a report suggests that the upcoming Micromax smartphones will be priced under Rs 7,000 and Rs 25,000 along with a nearly stock Android experience.Micromax In Series expected specificationsThe company has not revealed much about the smartphones but Micromax In series is confirmed to be powered by MediaTek Helio G35 and Helio G85 SoCs. Moreover, another report suggests the devices are speculated to be featuring a 6.5-inch HD+ display and will be powered by new MediaTek chipsets paired with 3GB of RAM and up to 32GB of onboard storage. The In series is expected to come with a dual rear camera setup along with a 5,000mAh battery. On the other hand, the one with Helio G85 SoC is likely to sport a triple rear camera set up.On the brand introduction of ‘in’, Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma said, “We are delighted to make a comeback in the India market with our sub-brand ‘in’. When you have the word India or ‘in’ on you, it gives you a sense of responsibility. The weight of a billion hopes. But bigger than anything is the pride it gives. Our endeavour is to bring India on the global smartphone map again with ‘in’ mobiles. India is one of the top five mobile gaming markets in the world, and with the ‘in’ brand we will provide a bona fide choice that will allow consumers to edge ahead with high performance-oriented products, without infringing on their privacy.”
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The Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has launched two new products in the market. The company has introduced a 20W USB Type-C charger and Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition. The charger is claimed to be compatible with the just arrived iPhone 12 series as well as with the older iPhones including iPhone 11 and iPhone SE (2020). The company’s action came after the latest iPhone 12 series announcement which now does not include a USB adapter.The Xiaomi 20W USB Type-C charger has been introduced in China at CYN 39 t translates to Rs 400. It is scheduled to go on sale on November 3 but the device was already up for pre-orders. On the other hand, Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition comes with a price tag of CYN 99 that translates to Rs 1100. The power bank will be available for purchase from November 5 that is on Thursday. There are no details if both the devices will be available outside China in the international market.Xiaomi 20W USB Type-C chargerComing to the specification the Xiaomi 20W USB Type-C charger supports 100-240V wide voltage. It can work with old as well as the new Apple iPhone models. It can charge an iPhone 11 to 45 percent in 30 minutes. In addition to this, the Xiaomi charger is also compatible with other multiple fast charging in-box USB adapter protocols iPad and Nintendo Switch. The device comes with multiple safety protections with advanced circuit and chip to circumvent incidents such as shocks and overcurrent. In addition to this, the USB Type-C port on the charger also makes it compatible with iPhone 12 series as it now lacks an in-box USB adapter. It is as light as 43.8g, smaller and more convenient. According to the company, it can fully charge the Samsung S10 un 1 hour 30 minutes while iPad Pro takes 2 hours 53 minutes to charge fully. On the other hand, Xiaomi 9 Pro takes 1 hour 3 minutes to charge completely.Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition comes with a battery capacity of 10,000mAh lithium-ion battery which supports 18W fast charging tech. This includes two USB Type-A ports that let the user charge two devices simultaneously. But out of the two ports, one supports 18W fast charging. However, it does have support for low charging devices such as wireless earbuds and smartwatches.To charge the Power bank the company has provided USB Type-C ports for charging as well microUSB. Also, the Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition takes about four hours to get fully charged.
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Yes, Apple is going to host another launch event for “one more thing” scheduled for November 10. But this time the company is expected to introduce its new Mac devices as the company has already launched its latest edition of iPhone 12 iPad, and Apple Watch. So, this is going to be the company’s third another Apple event to be hosted virtually this fall.One November 10 Apple is going to host yet another event to announce its first-ever arm-based Macs. The earlier models of the Macs run Intel processors but this time the company will shift to Apple Silicon chips for higher performance. The event will be live-streamed via Apple’s website in addition to the Apple TV app, and YouTube that will kick off at 10 am PST.To recall the Apple Silicon first came into the limelight at this year’s WWDC conference that was held in June. As per the company MacBooks will be powered by an A12Z chipset. Apple’s in-house silicon is suggested to come in two variants one with eight cores and the other with twelve. Usually ‘One More Thing’ events are conducted when the company is to introduce more than one product so possibly it might also bring iPad Pro alongside the MacBooks. While some of the reports suggest that Apple is expected to unveil three new models of MacBooks at the event, a 13-inch MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and a 16-inch MacBook Pro. Whereas a leaksterl0vetodream via Twitter tipped that instead of three there will be two models.AT WWDC the company revealed that it has redesigned SoCs specially designed for its Mac and according to the company it has used Xcode to improve first-party apps for Apple chips on its device. The company has also developed Universal 2 to make apps port easily to macOS running on Apple silicon. While the Games s controllers will also be supported on Mac so virtual machines such as Linux, iPhone, iPad app can be easily run on the devices.
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Amazon Quiz has gone live on its platform. The quiz timings are daily 8 AM to 12 noon. By submitting correct answers, millions of Amazon customers can win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. By participating in the Amazon Quiz today you can stand a chance to win AO Smith Water Purifier.
Daily the e-commerce platform brings a fresh questionnaire to which the contestants have to answer correctly to enter into a lucky draw. The quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. The Amazon Quiz contains five easy questions that are based on current affairs and general knowledge. Only one person is declared as a winner and the results are announced at the end of every month. Answering all the questions correctly might let you win something and a wrong answer will get you eliminated from the quiz. To make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all 5 questions. check out today’s answers for the Quiz to win AO Smith Water Purifier.
October 3 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which of these cities has NOT hosted any matches during IPL 2020?
The answer is- AjmanQuestion 2: Which sportscar car brand has recently launched a one-off model named Omologata?
The answer is- FerrariQuestion 3: Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is an ongoing dispute between which two countries over a disputed territory in the Caucasus Mountains?
The answer is- Armenia and AzerbaijanQuestion 4: Where does the brand that manufactures such pieces hail from?
The answer is- DenmarkQuestion 5: Which ruler is responsible for the “golden beautification” of this temple?
The answer is- Maharaja Ranjit Singh
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With the introduction of October 2020 security patch, the OxygenOS Open Beta 9 has been rolled out for OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro smartphones. According to the official OnePlus Forums, the full changelog has revealed the following details:
System
Improved system stability and fixed general issues
Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.10
Camera
Fixed the flashback issue when switched to the front camera in particular cases
OnePlus further notified that this is beta software. As per the official OnePlus Forums, “These builds are sometimes not as stable as our official OTAs generally are. By installing this update, you accept the potential risks. For those who were on previous versions for OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro, we appreciate your active feedback and for reaching out to us.”
The smartphone maker also added that with the help of OnePlus fans, the company has been able to better optimize and improve several key areas.
Furthermore, OnePlus added that if the users have already flashed an Open Beta (you are currently running the latest Open Beta), they will receive this new build as an OTA.
In case the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro users are not running open beta software and would like to, one can refer to the flashing instructions and the full ROM on the downloads page. Once you migrate to the Beta path, you will continue to receive Open Beta OTAs. You will no longer receive the regular Official Stable OTAs. Moving back to the Official OTA path from the Beta path will require a full install and clean flash.
At a price point of Rs 34,999, the OnePlus 7T smartphone comes with a responsive 90Hz refresh rate and the latest HDR10+ technology. With up to 256 GB of lightning fast UFS 3.0 storage and 8 GB of optimized memory, everything is faster and smoother on the OnePlus 7T. The top-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus powers through intensive 3D games, videos, and everyday multitasking with upgraded processor speeds and graphical rendering.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 7T Pro comes with a price tag of Rs 43,999. Its immersive edge-to-edge display boasts a 90Hz refresh rate for unmatched smoothness and QHD+ resolution for exceptional clarity. With lightning-fast UFS 3.0 storage and RAM Boost as well as Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus, the OnePlus 7T pro provides fast, smooth performance—from everyday multitasking to demanding 3D games.
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It’s been a year since the WhatsApp disappearing feature has been under testing. Soon this functionality will be rolled out to the masses as it has now been spotted on the FAQ page for the social media app. First spotted last year when it came in the news after suggested by beta testers. This feature will let you decide if and when you want the messages to be automatically deleted and for how long it stays in someone’s inbox.The disappearing messages feature was first spotted by WABetaInfo on the company’s website FAQ page that tells how the functionality works. Although this feature is not available for the users but this update indicated that soon it will be rolled out to the user’s devices. According to WhatsApp, the disappearing messages feature will automatically vanish a message after seven days whether it is being sent to an individual or a group chat. Actually, this feature is quite different from the feature that was spotted in beta testers last year letting them opt for the time duration of a day, a month, a year, or the option to disable this option.But as per the FAQ page, new messages sent in the individual or group chat will disappear after seven days. The most recent selection controls all messages in the chat. This setting won’t affect messages you previously sent or received in the chat. In an individual chat, either user can turn disappearing messages on or off. In a group chat, only group admins can turn disappearing messages on or off.Moreover, the message will still vanish if the user doesn’t open WhatsApp in the seven-day period however the preview of the message might still be displayed in notifications until WhatsApp is opened. Also if the disappearing message is forwarded to other chats with this feature disable it won’t disappear in the forwarded chat. In addition to this if one has taken a backup before a message disappears, the disappearing message will be included in the backup but will disappear as soon as the chats are restored from the backup.WhatsApp also notes that the disappearing messages feature should only be used with trusted individuals. For example, it’s possible for someone to:
Forward or take a screenshot of a disappearing message and save it before it disappears.
Copy and save content from the disappearing message before it disappears.
Take a photo of a disappearing message with a camera or other device before it disappears.
Also, if you receive any photos or videos in WhatsApp will be automatically downloaded to your photos. In case the disappearing messages are turned on the media sent is the chat will go but if the auto-download is on the media will be saved on the phone.
How to enable or disable disappearing messages on your device?
Open the WhatsApp chat.
Tap the contact’s name.
Tap Disappearing messages. Tap CONTINUE.
Select ON.
And to turn the feature off go on the contacts’ name
In what is being regarded as an initiative to alert the visually impaired users while they move around, news is rife that the latest beta version of iOS 14.2 on Apple iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max comes with a feature that can help one detect how far the other person is from them.
According to a TechCrunch report, this feature to help visually impaired will be introduced on iPhone 12 Pro as well as iPhone Pro Max running the iOS 14.2. Moreover, it’s ARKit, Apple’s augmented reality (AR) platform for iOS devices, which paves way for this interesting feature.
ARKit 4 introduces a brand-new Depth API, creating a new way to access the detailed depth information gathered by the LiDAR Scanner on iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and iPad Pro. Location Anchors leverages the higher-resolution data in Apple Maps to place AR experiences at a specific point in the world in your iPhone and iPad apps. And support for face tracking extends to all devices with the Apple Neural Engine and a front-facing camera, so even more users can experience the joy of AR in photos and videos.
In the Sample Code Occluding Virtual Content with Disable People, Apple revealed that “You might choose to disable people occlusion for performance reasons if, for example, no virtual content is present in the scene, or if the device has reached a serious or critical thermalState. To temporarily disable people occlusion, remove that option from your app’s frameSemantics. Then, rerun your session to effect the configuration change.”
The tech giant further added that by default, virtual content covers anything in the camera feed. For example, when a person passes in front of a virtual object, the object is drawn on top of the person, which can break the illusion of the AR experience. And to cover your app’s virtual content with people that ARKit perceives in the camera feed, you enable people occlusion. Your app can then render a virtual object behind people who pass in front of the camera. ARKit accomplishes the occlusion by identifying regions in the camera feed where people reside, and preventing virtual content from drawing into that region’s pixels.
Furthermore, it was revealed that AR content realistically passes behind and in front of people in the real world, making AR experiences more immersive while also enabling green screen-style effects in almost any environment. Depth estimation improves on iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPad Pro in all apps built with ARKit, without any code changes.
Arkit 4 also helps detect up to 100 images at a time and get an automatic estimate of the physical size of the object in the image. 3D object detection is more robust, as objects are better recognized in complex environments. And now, machine learning is used to detect planes in the environment even faster.
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The Chinese smartphone company, OnePlus, has officially introduced a special edition OnePlus 8T mobile phone in the global market. The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition has been launched in China and is based on the company’s cross-branding partnership with CD Projekt Red’s upcoming game Cyberpunk 2077. The device has received major changes in its form factor while the specification remains the same as the standard variant. The smartphone is now up for pre-orders. It has accents of yellow and black and features Cyberpunk 2077 branding on the rear, which is the CD Projekt Red highly anticipated game. The game was supposed to release on November 19, but the launch has now been delayed to December 10.OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition price and availabilityThe OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition has been introduced at CNY 3,999 that translates to Rs 44,500 for the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage variant. The device is now up for preorders and is now scheduled to go on sale on November 11. As of now, there is no word on the international availability of the special edition phone.OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition specificationBefore specification let’s talk about the specs of the new smartphone. In terms of design, the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition is very much different from the regular variant and has a three-segment design. The phone has a specially designed partition to house the rear cameras with a text written over it ‘NETRUNNER EDITION’, ‘2077’, and ‘NEURAL CONNECTION STATUS: ACTIVE’ in addition to the barcode of the game. While the mid-segment is made up of AG glass with the OnePlus logo. While the bottom part carries the Cyberpunk 2077 logo written in yellow. Moreover, it comes with a pre-loaded theme and some audio changes. The retail box consists of a map of Night City along with a protective case with radium borders.Now coming to the specifications, The Limited-Edition phone runs HydrogenOS based on Android 11 out of the box. It is powered by Snapdragon 865 SoC and the Adreno 650 GPU coupled with 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. There is a quad rear camera setup on the back of the device that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a secondary 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with a 123-degree field of view, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. While on the front it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
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Vivo today came with a new smartphone in India. Vivo has expanded its V20 Series in the country by launching Vivo V20 SE. The company has already introduced it in Thailand before it was launched in the Indian market. The Pro variant is expected to launch later this month. The key highlights of the device include a waterdrop-style notch display and a 33W FlashCharge fast charging tech. The device runs Funtouch OS 11 based on Android 10 out of the box and is also powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Snapdragon 665 SoC.Vivo V20 SE pricing and availability detailsVivo V20 SE has been introduced in a single 8GB RAM with 128GB storage priced at Rs 20,990. The phone will be available in two back finish Gravity Black and Aquamarine Green. The device is scheduled to go on sale starting November 3 that is tomorrow and will be accessible via Vivo India E-Store and major e-commerce websites as well as across mainline retail partners.The launch offers on the purchase of Vivo V20 SE include paying only Rs 101 while the rest of the amount in EMI and BFL. There will be 10 percent cashback to the ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank as well as Federal bank cardholders including EMI transactions. More Bank offers are available offering 10 percent cash back. In addition to this, there will be one time screen replacement with an additional Rs 2,000 exchange offers as well as no-cost EMI for up to 12 months.Vivo V20 SE specificationsVivo V20 SE features a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone runs on Funtouch OS 11 on top of Android 10 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card.In terms of imaging, Vivo V20 SE comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 2-megapixel bokeh lens with f/2.4 aperture. It supports Super Night Mode, Live Photo, AR Stickers, and 4K video recording. While on the front there is a 32-megapixel selfie sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The camera supports Portrait Mode, Super Night Selfie, Selfie Fill Light, and a Video Face Beauty.The Vivo V20 SE is backed by a 4,100mAh battery that supports 33W FlashCharge fast charging tech. On the connectivity front, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, and a USB Type-C port for charging. In terms of sensors, there is an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, a proximity sensor and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
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With the penetration of online education owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, artificial intelligence-based teachers could soon take the front stage. According to International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, researchers at the University of Central Florida’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media are now working to understand student perceptions of these AI-enabled teachers. What has been discovered up until now is that AI teaching assistant needs to be effective and easy to talk to.
As per Jihyun Kim, an associate professor in the school and lead author of the study, engineers and computer scientists can design AI-teachers to easily integrate into the education experience by understanding how students relate to them.
In order to use machine teachers effectively, Kim said, “We need to understand students’ perceptions toward machine teachers, their learning experiences with them and more. This line of research is needed to design effective machine teachers that can actually facilitate positive learning experiences.”
The researchers further believe that AI teaching assistants can help ease a teacher’s workload, such as by responding to commonly asked questions by students. These questions, which often appear each semester and become numerous in online classes with hundreds of students, can become a large task for a teacher. The quick delivery of answers also helps students.
With an aim to provide example, the researchers had created an AI teaching assistant named Jill Watson at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Jill was fed the thousands of questions and answers commonly asked in the researcher’s online class that he’d taught over the years. With some additional learning and tweaks, Jill was eventually able to answer the students’ commonly asked questions accurately without any human assistance as if she was one of the researcher’s human teaching assistants.
The University of Central Florida’s researchers then asked respondents to read a news article about an AI-teaching assistant used in higher education, and then they surveyed the students’ perceptions of the technology. Kim added that it was discovered that that students were most likely to accept an AI teacher that was useful and was easy to communicate with points to the importance of having an effective AI-system.
“I hope our research findings help us find an effective way to incorporate AI agents into education,” said Kim. It is believed that by adopting an AI agent as an assistant for a simple and repetitive task, teachers would be able to spend more time doing things such as meeting with students and developing teaching strategies that will help student learn and understand lessons easily.
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Photographs are one way to grab someone’s attention as well as to promote your work through your social media. So, photo editing apps are one way to enhance your pictures by cropping and adding a filter to it. These applications are designed to edit pictures on your mobile phones and you do not need to spend a bomb on various tools such as Photoshop and others as these are free and come with in-app purchases also. So today we have jotted down some of the popular and most useful photo editing apps for Android devices that you can try out for at no cost.Snapseed
Snapseed
Snapseed is one of the most popular editing tools for all users to date. Photo editing on this app is not only a great experience but is quick and easy to work with. Available for Android devices, the app is free to download on Google Play store. It offers 29 tools and filters including Healing, Brush, Structure, HDR, Perspective that can be utilised to edit great pictures. It provides both automated tools as well as taking the manual route. One can only work with JPG and RAW files and adjust exposure and colour automatically or manually with fine, precise control.Photo Editor Pro
Photo Editor Pro
As the name suggests this app offers all the filters and tools that can be used to edit pictures. It offers a host of stylish effects, filters, grids and draw tools that helps in creating stunning images. In addition to this, you can also use it to directly share your work on social media accounts Instagram, Whatsapp, Facebook and more. It offers more than 60 filters such as Lomo, PINK, Vignette, Natural, Warm, Dew, Dark, Cocoa and can adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, warmth and more. You can also add a glitch effect as well as blur the background to get the DSLR Blur Effect. Moreover, you can also mix and blend two images to create stunning artworks. The app is available on Google Play Store for free.Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom is a mobile version of the desktop app and if you are an Adobe subscriber this is perfect for you to work with. It is free to use a photo editing app that not only helps you edit images but also lets you capture images. It also offers an in-app purchase for the premium tools it offers. ap and drag sliders to improve light and colour, apply photo filters for pictures, and more. Retouch light and colour to make photos pop. Easy sliders let you control photo properties from your phone screen. Remove almost anything with a touch of the Healing Brush. Local Hue Adjustments as a part of selective edits let you alter hue and saturation with precision and elevate your photos. Have more control with advanced colour grading and achieve stunning effects. Import your graphical watermarks and apply your personal touch.While the phone camera controls lets you choose exposure, timer, instant presets, raw and more. Full raw HDR capture mode is currently supported on devices such as Samsung S7, S7 Edge, S8, S8+, Note 8, Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, and OnePlus 5.Pixlr
Pixlr
Pixlr is also a free and easy photo editor and one does not need to create an account to use it just download and start editing. It offers free effects, overlays, and filters. You can also share your pictures seamlessly with friends or followers through email, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or any social network. Adjust the colour of your photo in one easy click using Auto Fix and effortlessly remove blemishes, red-eye, smoothen skin or whiten teeth using simple tools. Also, you can choose from a range of effect packs to give your image the look and feel you want while overlays let you amplify the tone, cool it down, or add surreal shades.PicsArt
PicsArt
PicsArt is an all in one photo and video editor tool for Android mobile phones with over 1 billion downloads and is free to use. You can apply stickers and make collages, doodle on photos including stickers, frames, brushes, replays, challenges and more. In addition to this, PicsArt also provides background eraser cut out photos and erase backgrounds. While beautify tools lets you change the colour of your hair makeup stickers and more smart selection tools. Users can also try out photo grids, freestyle collage, scrapbook, frames for photos and a bunch of layout designs.
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In a bid to make made in India apps more discoverable Mitron has now introduced Atmanirbhar Apps on Google Play. Mitron is a short-form video-sharing app that was launched to take on Tik Tok. The new app will be promoting homegrown apps that will be serving in various categories such as e-learning, news, health, shopping, games, utility, entertainment, social networking and more. This app will help the users to search info related to made in India apps available on Google Play with their download links. The Atmanirbhar app is now available for download on Android devices on Play Store.Atmanirbhar App is a platform to explore Indian apps while also supporting PM Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat mission that is meant to support a self-reliant economy in which local consumers support local brands and be Vocal for Local. Atmanirbhar Apps by Mitron is free to download applications on the Google Play Store which intend to promote Indian apps that help Indian customers know about Indian products and services and choose them based on their selection.“Our mission is to Justify the Mantra “Local For Vocal”. In this way, every true Indian can make a small contribution to the nation to grow more,” the app’s description notes.One can get all the information related to All Indian Branded Companies and their Products. By using this App, a user can get an idea about Atmanirbhar India. One can straightaway access the app by just downloading and you do not need to register yourself. The app recommends made in India apps such as Aarogya Setu, BHIM UPI, My Gov, PMO India, mPassport Seva, UMANG, Online RTI, Narendra Modi app, JioTV, DigiLocker, Kaagaz Scanner, as well as IRCTC Rail Connect. Apart from recommending the India apps the list also shows the size of the app with the number of downloads as well as the apps’s description. Click on the Get App button and the platform will redirect you to the Google Play listing of that particular app.The Atmanirbhar App throws recommendations from across the various categories such as e-governance, utility, agriculture, gaming, entertainment, lifestyle, e-learning, and more. As of now, this app is limited to Android devices and the company plans to bring it to iOS users as well.The developers of the Atmanirbhar app say, “We are also calling all the Indian Entrepreneurs to post their product and apps on our app and support our Atmanirbhar campaign, so all the other users can come to know Indian manufactured products and applications.”
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OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition is set to launch today. The company has been teasing the phone via its social media for quite some time now. The company has also partnered with CD Projekt Red who has designed the special edition phone. In addition to this, the pre-orders will start on November 4. Not much has been revealed about the smartphone but the teasers suggest that the phone will come with a textured back with yellow accents. The design goes in line with the company’s highly anticipated upcoming game Cyberpunk 2077. Also, the game was slated to launch on November 19 but it has now been delayed for the third time to December 10.Launch details and expected pricingOnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition will launch today in China. The Special edition phone will be launching through an online launch event that will kick start at 11.30 AM IST and 2 PM local time.The device is confirmed for pre-orders from November 4 in China. However, it is still unclear if it will make its way to the Indian market as well. Put the device is suggested to be offered in a 12GB RAM with 256GB storage priced at CNY 3,999 that translates to Rs 43,600. Also, OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition will have a modified back panel with a grey textured finish along with yellow accents on the sides of the phone and the black camera module with the Cyberpunk 2077 branding on it. Expected specificationsOnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition is a special edition phone-based the company’s cross-branding partnership with CD Projekt Red’s upcoming game Cyberpunk 2077. In the past, the company has also launched special McLaren Edition smartphones for OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 7T Pro. So, the upcoming smartphone is most likely to come with the same internals as the OnePlus 8T. It will feature a 6.55-inch flat fluid AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution, 91.1 percent screen-to-body ratio and 120hz refresh rate with HDR10+ support.The special edition phone will run Android 11-based OxygenOS 11. The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. The device will be featuring a quad rear camera set up onboard with a 48-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a secondary 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with a 123-degree field of view, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. While on the front it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera.OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition is also expected to pack a 4,500mAh battery and supports Warp Charge 65. For connectivity, it might include 5G, 4G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, Glonass, and a USB Type-C port.
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Amazon India is back with another lucrative quiz on its platform. Amazon Quiz has already gone live and today you can stand a chance to win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance. Every day the e-commerce platform brings an opportunity for its customers to win amazing prizes by answering five questions. The questionnaire is based on general knowledge and current affairs. If you managed to answer all the questions correctly you will be eligible to win gifts such as iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Seagate HDD, GoPro Hero 8 Camera, LG Smartphones, Air Purifier, Oppo smartphones, Amazon Pay Balance among others.
The Amazon Quiz is hosted for the app users only which means desktops users cannot participate in the quiz. So before participating just make sure you have downloaded the App. The lucky users might win something by answering all the questions correctly. The Amazon Quiz can be played daily from 8 AM to 12 noon. Daily the e-commerce platform gives a chance to millions of people across the country to win exciting prizes. To participate and win Rs 50,000 Amazon Pay Balance check out today’s answers.
November 2 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Who recently became the first batsman to hit centuries in back-to-back IPL matches?
The answer is- Shikhar DhawanQuestion 2: Which of these actors is one of the producers of the movie Chhalaang starring Rajkummar Rao?
The answer is- Ajay DevgnQuestion 3: Which former model’s bronze statue was recently unveiled in her hometown of Sevniça in Slovenia?
The answer is- Melania TrumpQuestion 4: What mandatory cloth is used in the making of this flag?
The answer is- KhadiQuestion 5: Which car manufacturer acquired this brand of cars in 1998?
The answer is- Volkswagen
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In what seems to measure to step up its competition against Zoom, Google has now enabled its Meet users to replace their background with an image in Google Meet. The users can either select Google’s hand-picked images that comprises of office spaces, landscapes, and abstract backgrounds, or upload their own image. Currently, this feature works on ChromeOS and on the Chrome browser on Windows and Mac desktop devices. However, the support on Meet mobile apps will be introduced in days ahead.
Custom backgrounds not only help users hide their surroundings, but can even enable them to showcase their personality. “We recently launched the ability to filter out disruptive background noise and blur your background in Google Meet. Together, these features reduce audio and visual distractions, and help ensure more productive meetings.
According to Google Workspace team, “There will be no admin control for this feature. Admin controls to select which organizational units can use custom and preset backgrounds for meetings they organize will be introduced later this year.”
Wondering how to change your background on Google Meet if you are using a computer? Well, the tech giant has revealed, “Users who join the video call while not logged into a Google account and users which need to knock to get admitted, can only change their background once in the video call. Users who join a G Suite for Education video call can’t select their own background images.”
Therefore, to customize the background before a video call on Google Meet via computer
Go to Google Meet and then select a meeting
On the bottom right of your self view, click Change Background
To completely blur your background, click Blur your background
To slightly blur your background, click Slightly blur your background
To select a pre-uploaded background, click a background
To upload your own image for your background, click Add Add
Click Join Now
And to change the background on computer during a video call, click on more on the bottom right > now, tap on Change background and select any of the following options:
To completely blur your background, click Blur your background
To slightly blur your background, click slightly blur your background
To select a pre-uploaded background, click a background
To upload your own image for your background, click Add Add
Mind you! Changing your background may slow down the computer. If you will turn off this feature, other apps can run faster on the computer.
On the other hand, Android users must note that this feature to replace the background on Google Meet app with an image is currently not available on mobile. If you wish to customize the background before a video call, simply open the Meet app and then select a meeting. Before you join, tap Blur your background to turn blur on and off. This is located on the bottom of your self-view and click on Join Now.
And to change the background on an Android device during a video call, simply tap the screen to see the self-view. Once self-view is visible, tap Blur your background to turn blur on and off. It must be noted that blurring your background may increase your battery usage. You may want to turn it off if your battery is low.
Lastly, Google has also listed the steps that an iPhone or iPad user has to follow to change the background before as well as during the call. Check it out:
Before a video call
Open the Meet app and then select a meeting
Before you join, on the bottom of your self-view, tap blur your background to turn blur on and off
Click Join Now
During a video call
Tap the screen to see the self-view
On your self-view, tap blur your background to turn blur on and off
However, blurring your background may increase your battery usage
As we are inching closer to the much-anticipated launch of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X on November 10, simply tune in to the Xbox global livestream celebration at 11 a.m. PT (which translates to 12:30 am next day) on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Gaming. The company had earlier notified that the pricing for both next-generation Xbox consoles in the country is as follows:
Xbox Series S comes for Rs 34,990
Xbox Series X comes for Rs 49,990
In order to honor the launch of the new Xbox generation, Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox, said, “We invite you to celebrate this power of play with us. On November 10, we invite you, players of all identities and backgrounds, console generations and devices, skill sets and tastes, to celebrate, connect, and play together. We invite you to grab your device of choice and play alongside Team Xbox, your favorite creators, and our partners, right from your homes around the world.”
Microsoft Xbox will host “Let’s Play” segments with the creators, showcase special launch highlights from around the globe and harness the power of gaming to raise vital funds for great causes. The gaming giant also asserted that rather than making big announcements, it will mark the beginning of the new generation of play alongside one another to have some fun.
With unique custom-designed innovations, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S highly coveted this holiday season. The customers will be able to experience feel of movement at 120fps, faster load times, richer gaming libraries, the mobile reach of cloud gaming, and new unforgettable game experiences.
“With the goal of empowering everyone to join this new generation and experience the power of play everywhere on the planet, gaming with Xbox will transform throughout the next decade as our investments across content, console, cloud gaming and PC evolve in harmony – with each other and with what players want. For the gaming industry, there’s no better measure of success than more people playing, and more players discovering games they love,” revealed an official Xbox blog post.
As far as Xbox Series X is concerned, it’s based on Velocity Architecture that unlocks new speed & performance capabilities through the ground-breaking combination of hardware, a custom 1TB SSD & CPU and deep software integration, to make for richer and more dynamic living worlds unlike anything ever seen before. Gamers will experience more time playing and less time waiting as loading times will be greatly decreased thanks to the processing power of Xbox Series X. Additionally, the feature of Quick Resume enables players to seamlessly switch between multiple titles and resumes instantly from where you last left off.
Xbox Series X is the most powerful console ever by Xbox, powered by its custom designed processor leveraging AMD’s latest Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architectures. The new system on a chip (SOC) has been built from the ground up for speed and performance, with 12 teraflops of processing power and with compatibility in mind for four generations of games.
On the other hand, Xbox Series S is the smallest Xbox ever created and was built to easily fit into your home and lifestyle. With a compact new design in Robot White, Xbox Series S is also perfect for digital-first gamers and our fans who want to bring their games with them wherever they play. Xbox Series S includes our new Xbox Wireless Controller, also in Robot White. This controller will also be available as a standalone purchase this holiday and includes all of the same features that have detailed to date such as improved ergonomics, our hybrid D-pad, textured grip on the triggers, bumpers and back, as well as the new dedicated Share button.
So mark your calendar to watching this upcoming event from the world of Xbox. Stay tuned for more updates.
Based on the same Xe-LP micro-architecture used for Intel Iris Xe graphics in 11th Gen Intel Core mobile processors, Intel has now launched Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics that has been designed for thin-and-light laptops. It is Intel’s first Xe-based discrete graphics processing unit (GPU) as part of the company’s strategy to enter the discrete graphics market. It also features Intel Deep Link technology as part of Intel Adaptix, support PCIe Gen 4 and caters to an emerging need for content creation performance in thin-and-light laptops.
In order to redefine the role of discrete graphics in thin-and-light laptops, Roger Chandler, vice president and general manager of Client XPU Product and Solutions in the Intel Architecture, Graphics and Software Group, said, “Iris Xe MAX graphics and Intel® Deep Link technology serve as examples of the kind of platform-level innovation that Intel plans to bring to market in the future as we execute to our scalable Xe roadmap.”
Furthermore, Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics is built on Intel’s 10nm SuperFin process. It also unveils Intel Deep Link technology that unlocks creativity in thin-and-light laptops by aggregating multiple processing engines and a common software framework and graphics driver.
Intel continues its innovation and leadership by combining 11th Gen Core mobile processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics and Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics to help enable new experiences, provide developers with access to a more open and common software framework, and simplify driver distribution and validation for customers.
According to the company, “Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics is available for Acer Swift 3x, Asus VivoBook Flip TP470 and Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2 in 1. These are the first devices to leverage 11th Gen Intel Core mobile processors, Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics and Intel Deep Link technology.”
Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics also provide great thin-and-light 1080p gaming on popular games. The tech giant is enhancing the game experience by delivering two new features:
Game Sharpening
Instant Game Tuning
These features will be available through the Intel Graphics Command Center. The 11th Gen Intel Core mobile processors paired with Intel Iris Xe MAX graphics deliver Additive AI to provide 7 times faster AI-based creation than similar laptops configured with third-party graphics. It also Hyper Encode for up to 1.78 times faster encoding as compared to a high-end desktop graphics card.
The company further asserted that Intel is on the path to improve the visual computing experience for billions of people as it continues to ramp up Xe architecture products and software initiatives, with the Xe-LP based Intel Server GPU shipping this year and Xe-HP and Xe-HPG products arriving in 2021.
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As we are inching closer to Dhanteras, Amazon.in has announced its ‘Dhanteras Store’ has been especially curated to be the one stop destination for customers. The store introduces a wide selection of products ranging large appliances, smartphones, smart TVs, laptops, Amazon Devices and much more.
Moreover, a 10 percent instant bank discount can be availed by Credit & Debit Cards holders of Citibank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank and RuPay. Also, this 10 percent discount is available on EMI transactions. They can get additional cashback of Rs 1,500 on single transaction worth Rs 30,000 & above as Amazon Pay Balance.
Additionally, Amazon Business customers can also access a wide range of commercial products from categories like laptops, printers, TVs, networking devices, deep freezers, office electronics, vacuum cleaners, mixer grinders from top brands such as Cisco, OnePlus with GST invoice to plan for all kind of long and short term business purchases and enjoy greater savings.
Let’s checkout exciting deals on the latest smartphones:
Samsung M51
The all-new Samsung M51 comes with a monstrous 7000mAh battery and with 64MP Intelli-cam and with features like Single Take and My Filter, it is truly hard to miss. The 6.7-inch full-HD + sAMOLED Infinity-O Display produces brilliant colours and gives you enhanced viewing experience. This smartphone is available at Rs 24,999.
Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with 64MP wide primary camera and with multiple clicking modes ensuring awesome pictures every time you click. With its 48MP front camera, 5020 large mAh battery and 18W fast charger it is hard to miss. This smartphone is available for Rs 12,999 on Amazon.in
Besides these two smartphones, Echo Dot, which is a smart Alexa-enabled speaker can be purchased Amazon.in for Rs 2,249. The Fire TV Stick light is the most affordable Fire Stick available for Rs 2,099. This would fast streaming in Full HD with an Alexa Voice Remote Lite.
Additionally, Kindle (10th Gen) that comes with a built-in adjustable front light to help you read indoors or outdoors. Its glare-free touchscreen display will be easy for your eyes allowing you to read for hours. Get the Kindle Gen 10 for Rs 6,499 on Amazon.in.
In the laptops category, Amazon India’s Dhanteras Store has revealed some exciting deals.
ll Vostro 3401 can be taken home for Rs 35,390 on Amazon.in. With a design you can depend on the laptop is equipped with 10th Gen Intel Core i3-1005G1 processor and a 4GB ram allowing you to work effortlessly. On the other hand, HP Pavilion DK0268TX, with the intel i5 – 9300H processor coupled with 8GB DDR4 RAM, brings you the ultimate gaming experience for Rs 62,990. Furthermore, Lenovo ThinkPad E14 can be purchased for Rs 59,990. It comes with Intel Core i5-0210U processor, 1.6Ghz base speed and a battery support of up to 12.8 hours.
As far as trendy Smart Watches are concerned, the Mi Smart Band 5 is available on Amazon.in for Rs 2,498. The fitness band comes with a 1.79 cm full AMOLED display magnetic charging and 11 sports mode. Apart from the Mi Smart Band 5, the Samsung Galaxy Watch can be taken home for Rs 17,990. It comes with GPS navigation, Daily Assistance, streaming music and more. One can personalize this smart watch with bands of your choice while managing your calls, messages and more.
Now let’s see what Amazon India’s Dhanteras Store offers in TV segment:
LG 80 cm (32 inches) HD Ready Smart LED TV
In order to experience vivid images with this 32-inch LG HD TV with its dynamic colour enhancer and active HDR, bring this smart TV home for Rs 14,490 on Amazon.in
OnePlus Y Series 108 cm (43 inches) Full HD LED Smart Android TV
Enjoy realistic images on the OnePlus Y TV. Get this full HD TV for Rs 23,990 and experience crisp visuals with its QLED display.
TCL 100 cm (40 inches) Full HD Certified Android Smart LED TV
The TCL TV comes with a Full HD display for Rs 17,999. This smart TV will display life-like images with a built-in Chromecast and quick access buttons for you to consume your favourite content in just a few steps.
In the category of printer, this what Dhanteras Store offers:
HP 410 All-in-One Wireless Ink Tank Color Printer is available for Rs 12,299. This all-in-one printer features you need for all your printing, scanning and copying tasks with ease and simplicity. It is compatible with Alexa and Google home.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is available for Rs 30,990. With its 15.6-inch FHD antiglare display, this laptop is perfect down to pixels from every angle. It is packed with a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 (i3-1005G1) processor and 4GB RAM.
The back panel of the smartphone houses the camera setup and the Samsung branding, too. On flipping over, you will see that the screen of the device has a selfie camera right in centre of the top and an in-display fingerprint sensor towards the bottom. The edges that outline the screen are very thin, which just add on to the good looks of the handset.
The right edge of the smartphone has the Bixby and the Volume rocker keys. We should mention that what looks like the Power button is actually the Bixby button and you have to hold that and the lower volume rocker key to power off the smartphone. The SIM tray and the secondary microphone are on the top, while the bottom edge has the microphone, Type-C port, and the speaker grille. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has IP68 rating, which makes it resistant to water and dust.
Coming to the 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display of the smartphone, it is one of the best aspects of the device. It comes with a refresh rate of 120Hz, which we think is a big plus. The images showcased on the display were very crisp and the colours were accurate and vibrant. The colours remain consistent at different viewing angles too. We watched Netflix shows on the device for hours and played games too, and it all appeared beautifully on the screen. There is Always-On mode available as well, but it must be enabled by the users.
In a nutshell, we would say that the design and the display of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE are definitely among its top features. The smartphone is stunning to look at and the display is an absolute delight to use.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE runs Android 10 with company’s own One UI 2.5 baked on top. There are a number of features that you will find on the handset including integration with Windows 10, gestures for shortcuts, Gaming mode that comes with some optimization options, screen recorder, etc. However, there are some pre-loaded apps on the smartphone that you may consider uninstalling.
Coming to the performance of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, there was obviously no lag in basic day to day tasks. As expected, the device excelled in such tasks and even when we tried to multi-task on the handset, we did not face any problem whatsoever. However, there were two things that we did find a little problematic. Firstly, the biometric lock on the smartphone has not very quick. Hopefully, Samsung will fix this with an update. And secondly, the handset started heating up after being used for a heavy-duty task for some time.
For instance, once we used it to record a rather long video, but the device heated up so much that we had to stop after 15 minutes. This problem occurred even when we used the smartphone for gaming. Even though the graphics quality is amazing, and the high refresh rate of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE did help, the heating issue remained consistent. When we played Asphalt 9: Legends on the handset, it started heating up in less than 10 minutes. Because of this, we had to close the game very soon.
Moving on, for a massive battery of 4,500mAh, the juice always ran out rather quickly. Usually, we get at least one and a half days of battery with even a 4,000mAh cell. But that wasn’t the case with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, as somehow, its battery always ran out by the end of the day. We aren’t calling this bad, but only relatively not as great as other devices with the same kind of battery.
Now, let’s talk about the cameras of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. The device sports a 12MP primary camera with support for OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and an 8MP 3X optical telephoto lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP sensor on the handset’s display.
The back panel of the smartphone houses the camera setup and the Samsung branding, too. On flipping over, you will see that the screen of the device has a selfie camera right in centre of the top and an in-display fingerprint sensor towards the bottom. The edges that outline the screen are very thin, which just add on to the good looks of the handset.
The right edge of the smartphone has the Bixby and the Volume rocker keys. We should mention that what looks like the Power button is actually the Bixby button and you have to hold that and the lower volume rocker key to power off the smartphone. The SIM tray and the secondary microphone are on the top, while the bottom edge has the microphone, Type-C port, and the speaker grille. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has IP68 rating, which makes it resistant to water and dust.
Coming to the 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display of the smartphone, it is one of the best aspects of the device. It comes with a refresh rate of 120Hz, which we think is a big plus. The images showcased on the display were very crisp and the colours were accurate and vibrant. The colours remain consistent at different viewing angles too. We watched Netflix shows on the device for hours and played games too, and it all appeared beautifully on the screen. There is Always-On mode available as well, but it must be enabled by the users.
In a nutshell, we would say that the design and the display of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE are definitely among its top features. The smartphone is stunning to look at and the display is an absolute delight to use.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE runs Android 10 with company’s own One UI 2.5 baked on top. There are a number of features that you will find on the handset including integration with Windows 10, gestures for shortcuts, Gaming mode that comes with some optimization options, screen recorder, etc. However, there are some pre-loaded apps on the smartphone that you may consider uninstalling.
Coming to the performance of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, there was obviously no lag in basic day to day tasks. As expected, the device excelled in such tasks and even when we tried to multi-task on the handset, we did not face any problem whatsoever. However, there were two things that we did find a little problematic. Firstly, the biometric lock on the smartphone has not very quick. Hopefully, Samsung will fix this with an update. And secondly, the handset started heating up after being used for a heavy-duty task for some time.
For instance, once we used it to record a rather long video, but the device heated up so much that we had to stop after 15 minutes. This problem occurred even when we used the smartphone for gaming. Even though the graphics quality is amazing, and the high refresh rate of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE did help, the heating issue remained consistent. When we played Asphalt 9: Legends on the handset, it started heating up in less than 10 minutes. Because of this, we had to close the game very soon.
Moving on, for a massive battery of 4,500mAh, the juice always ran out rather quickly. Usually, we get at least one and a half days of battery with even a 4,000mAh cell. But that wasn’t the case with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, as somehow, its battery always ran out by the end of the day. We aren’t calling this bad, but only relatively not as great as other devices with the same kind of battery.
Now, let’s talk about the cameras of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. The device sports a 12MP primary camera with support for OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and an 8MP 3X optical telephoto lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP sensor on the handset’s display.
Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition comes with a battery capacity of 10,000mAh lithium-ion battery which supports 18W fast charging tech. This includes two USB Type-A ports that let the user charge two devices simultaneously. But out of the two ports, one supports 18W fast charging. However, it does have support for low charging devices such as wireless earbuds and smartwatches.
To charge the Power bank the company has provided USB Type-C ports for charging as well microUSB. Also, the Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition takes about four hours to get fully charged.
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Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition comes with a battery capacity of 10,000mAh lithium-ion battery which supports 18W fast charging tech. This includes two USB Type-A ports that let the user charge two devices simultaneously. But out of the two ports, one supports 18W fast charging. However, it does have support for low charging devices such as wireless earbuds and smartwatches.
To charge the Power bank the company has provided USB Type-C ports for charging as well microUSB. Also, the Mi Power Bank 3 Pikachu Edition takes about four hours to get fully charged.
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To recall the Apple Silicon first came into the limelight at this year’s WWDC conference that was held in June. As per the company MacBooks will be powered by an A12Z chipset. Apple’s in-house silicon is suggested to come in two variants one with eight cores and the other with twelve. Usually ‘One More Thing’ events are conducted when the company is to introduce more than one product so possibly it might also bring iPad Pro alongside the MacBooks. While some of the reports suggest that Apple is expected to unveil three new models of MacBooks at the event, a 13-inch MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and a 16-inch MacBook Pro. Whereas a leakster l0vetodream via Twitter tipped that instead of three there will be two models.
AT WWDC the company revealed that it has redesigned SoCs specially designed for its Mac and according to the company it has used Xcode to improve first-party apps for Apple chips on its device. The company has also developed Universal 2 to make apps port easily to macOS running on Apple silicon. While the Games s controllers will also be supported on Mac so virtual machines such as Linux, iPhone, iPad app can be easily run on the devices.
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To recall the Apple Silicon first came into the limelight at this year’s WWDC conference that was held in June. As per the company MacBooks will be powered by an A12Z chipset. Apple’s in-house silicon is suggested to come in two variants one with eight cores and the other with twelve. Usually ‘One More Thing’ events are conducted when the company is to introduce more than one product so possibly it might also bring iPad Pro alongside the MacBooks. While some of the reports suggest that Apple is expected to unveil three new models of MacBooks at the event, a 13-inch MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and a 16-inch MacBook Pro. Whereas a leakster l0vetodream via Twitter tipped that instead of three there will be two models.
AT WWDC the company revealed that it has redesigned SoCs specially designed for its Mac and according to the company it has used Xcode to improve first-party apps for Apple chips on its device. The company has also developed Universal 2 to make apps port easily to macOS running on Apple silicon. While the Games s controllers will also be supported on Mac so virtual machines such as Linux, iPhone, iPad app can be easily run on the devices.
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OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition specification
Before specification let’s talk about the specs of the new smartphone. In terms of design, the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition is very much different from the regular variant and has a three-segment design. The phone has a specially designed partition to house the rear cameras with a text written over it ‘NETRUNNER EDITION’, ‘2077’, and ‘NEURAL CONNECTION STATUS: ACTIVE’ in addition to the barcode of the game. While the mid-segment is made up of AG glass with the OnePlus logo. While the bottom part carries the Cyberpunk 2077 logo written in yellow. Moreover, it comes with a pre-loaded theme and some audio changes. The retail box consists of a map of Night City along with a protective case with radium borders.
Now coming to the specifications, The Limited-Edition phone runs HydrogenOS based on Android 11 out of the box. It is powered by Snapdragon 865 SoC and the Adreno 650 GPU coupled with 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage.
There is a quad rear camera setup on the back of the device that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a secondary 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with a 123-degree field of view, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. While on the front it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
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OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition specification
Before specification let’s talk about the specs of the new smartphone. In terms of design, the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition is very much different from the regular variant and has a three-segment design. The phone has a specially designed partition to house the rear cameras with a text written over it ‘NETRUNNER EDITION’, ‘2077’, and ‘NEURAL CONNECTION STATUS: ACTIVE’ in addition to the barcode of the game. While the mid-segment is made up of AG glass with the OnePlus logo. While the bottom part carries the Cyberpunk 2077 logo written in yellow. Moreover, it comes with a pre-loaded theme and some audio changes. The retail box consists of a map of Night City along with a protective case with radium borders.
Now coming to the specifications, The Limited-Edition phone runs HydrogenOS based on Android 11 out of the box. It is powered by Snapdragon 865 SoC and the Adreno 650 GPU coupled with 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage.
There is a quad rear camera setup on the back of the device that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a secondary 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with a 123-degree field of view, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. While on the front it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
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The launch offers on the purchase of Vivo V20 SE include paying only Rs 101 while the rest of the amount in EMI and BFL. There will be 10 percent cashback to the ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank as well as Federal bank cardholders including EMI transactions. More Bank offers are available offering 10 percent cash back. In addition to this, there will be one time screen replacement with an additional Rs 2,000 exchange offers as well as no-cost EMI for up to 12 months.
Vivo V20 SE specifications
Vivo V20 SE features a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone runs on Funtouch OS 11 on top of Android 10 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card.
In terms of imaging, Vivo V20 SE comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 2-megapixel bokeh lens with f/2.4 aperture. It supports Super Night Mode, Live Photo, AR Stickers, and 4K video recording. While on the front there is a 32-megapixel selfie sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The camera supports Portrait Mode, Super Night Selfie, Selfie Fill Light, and a Video Face Beauty.
The Vivo V20 SE is backed by a 4,100mAh battery that supports 33W FlashCharge fast charging tech. On the connectivity front, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, and a USB Type-C port for charging. In terms of sensors, there is an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, a proximity sensor and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
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The launch offers on the purchase of Vivo V20 SE include paying only Rs 101 while the rest of the amount in EMI and BFL. There will be 10 percent cashback to the ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank as well as Federal bank cardholders including EMI transactions. More Bank offers are available offering 10 percent cash back. In addition to this, there will be one time screen replacement with an additional Rs 2,000 exchange offers as well as no-cost EMI for up to 12 months.
Vivo V20 SE specifications
Vivo V20 SE features a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone runs on Funtouch OS 11 on top of Android 10 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card.
In terms of imaging, Vivo V20 SE comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 2-megapixel bokeh lens with f/2.4 aperture. It supports Super Night Mode, Live Photo, AR Stickers, and 4K video recording. While on the front there is a 32-megapixel selfie sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The camera supports Portrait Mode, Super Night Selfie, Selfie Fill Light, and a Video Face Beauty.
The Vivo V20 SE is backed by a 4,100mAh battery that supports 33W FlashCharge fast charging tech. On the connectivity front, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, and a USB Type-C port for charging. In terms of sensors, there is an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, a proximity sensor and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
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“Our mission is to Justify the Mantra “Local For Vocal”. In this way, every true Indian can make a small contribution to the nation to grow more,” the app’s description notes.
One can get all the information related to All Indian Branded Companies and their Products. By using this App, a user can get an idea about Atmanirbhar India. One can straightaway access the app by just downloading and you do not need to register yourself. The app recommends made in India apps such as Aarogya Setu, BHIM UPI, My Gov, PMO India, mPassport Seva, UMANG, Online RTI, Narendra Modi app, JioTV, DigiLocker, Kaagaz Scanner, as well as IRCTC Rail Connect. Apart from recommending the India apps the list also shows the size of the app with the number of downloads as well as the apps’s description. Click on the Get App button and the platform will redirect you to the Google Play listing of that particular app.
The Atmanirbhar App throws recommendations from across the various categories such as e-governance, utility, agriculture, gaming, entertainment, lifestyle, e-learning, and more. As of now, this app is limited to Android devices and the company plans to bring it to iOS users as well.
The developers of the Atmanirbhar app say, “We are also calling all the Indian Entrepreneurs to post their product and apps on our app and support our Atmanirbhar campaign, so all the other users can come to know Indian manufactured products and applications.”
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“Our mission is to Justify the Mantra “Local For Vocal”. In this way, every true Indian can make a small contribution to the nation to grow more,” the app’s description notes.
One can get all the information related to All Indian Branded Companies and their Products. By using this App, a user can get an idea about Atmanirbhar India. One can straightaway access the app by just downloading and you do not need to register yourself. The app recommends made in India apps such as Aarogya Setu, BHIM UPI, My Gov, PMO India, mPassport Seva, UMANG, Online RTI, Narendra Modi app, JioTV, DigiLocker, Kaagaz Scanner, as well as IRCTC Rail Connect. Apart from recommending the India apps the list also shows the size of the app with the number of downloads as well as the apps’s description. Click on the Get App button and the platform will redirect you to the Google Play listing of that particular app.
The Atmanirbhar App throws recommendations from across the various categories such as e-governance, utility, agriculture, gaming, entertainment, lifestyle, e-learning, and more. As of now, this app is limited to Android devices and the company plans to bring it to iOS users as well.
The developers of the Atmanirbhar app say, “We are also calling all the Indian Entrepreneurs to post their product and apps on our app and support our Atmanirbhar campaign, so all the other users can come to know Indian manufactured products and applications.”
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