- Accommodate 49 participants at once on a single screen: Teams will be expanding its grid view to 7×7, accommodating up to 49 participants to boost student engagement, as well as social and emotional connection. Previews will be available later this month and available more widely later in the year.
- Virtual breakout rooms: Educators will be able to create virtual breakout sessions for students to meet and collaborate in small groups closer to the end of the year.
- Enhancing student participation: In ‘Teams for Education’, students can digitally Raise Their Hands during class meetings. Educators can also see Attendance Reports and, later in the year, view Class Insights, an intelligent data analytics breakdown on student engagement in class, rate of assignments turned in, activity metrics and grades, with a new trends view.
- Meeting Lobby: Maintaining student security and control over the classroom experience is critical. New meeting options in Teams prevent students from starting meetings unattended, allows educators to determine who can present in a meeting, and give educators the ability to ensure only assigned students can join a meeting.
- Customized images and personalize learning spaces: With people working, living, and learning in shared spaces at home, in addition to using background blur and pre-selected background images, students and teachers can customize their own images and as a result, personalize their own learning space.
- Partner integrations: ‘Teams for Education’ now also includes integrations with Kahoot, Prezi, GO1, Nearpod, Piazza, Gaggle, Moodle, Canvas, and others. Microsoft will continue to add partner integrations making it easier for schools and universities to use Teams.
Microsoft launches ‘Teams for Education’ features to support new remote and hybrid learning formats
With an aim to engage and prepare students and teachers for new remote and hybrid learning formats in the upcoming school year, Microsoft has now launched ‘Teams for Education’ that include expanded audience view of up to 49 participants, custom backgrounds, class insights, and virtual breakout rooms, among other new features.
After carrying out a survey with nearly 500 members of the Microsoft Education community, comprising teachers and institutional leaders from around the world, Microsoft discovered that there has been a strong uptake in the use of remote learning tools. Around 61 percent expect to begin the next school year in a hybrid learning environment—a mix of remote and in-person learning—and 87 percent said they expect to use technology more in physical classrooms.
“It’s more important than ever to help educators find ways to connect with students and keep them engaged, motivated, and safe in a digital world. It is inspiring to see how technology is helping educators and students maintain learning continuity,” said Manish Prakash, Country General Manager-Public Sector, Health and Education, Microsoft India.
Microsoft academic solutions is enabling learning and continuity schools in India. The British School in New Delhi moved to Microsoft Teams to enable its teachers and students interact and collaborate in remote learning scenarios. Others such as The Ardee School in New Friends Colony (NFC) had started with remote learning via Teams even before the schools were shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moving to Teams has provided teachers new tools to engage with their students remotely. While some teachers are using Kahoot quizzes at the end of their classes, others are encouraging students to create and share content using Sway, Buncee, and Paint 3D. To replicate the test environment, teachers are also sharing Microsoft Forms on Teams, which they need to fill and send back.
In order to create compelling, engaging, and inclusive content to ensure strong student engagement under new remote learning formats, educators are turning to a central hub of digital tools for remote learning across different activities while maintaining secure learning environments.
The new ‘Teams for Education’ features are aimed at increasing student participation and give educators’ new methods to keep students digitally engaged.
Samsung Galaxy A21s with 5,000mAh battery launched in India: Pricing and specifications details
The Korean giant Samsung is on a launch spree. Today the company has announced the launch of its new smartphone Samsung Galaxy A21s in India. The device comes with a quad rear camera set up, a 5,000mAh battery, Infinity-O display and is supported by Dolby Atmos audio. Prior to its launch in the country, the smartphone was launched in the UK last month. Read on to know more about the smartphone’s availability and specifications details.
Samsung Galaxy A21s pricing and availability details
Samsung Galaxy A21s has been launched in India in two different configurations in India. The 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage option has been introduced with a price tag of Rs 16,499. Whereas the 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage price has been set at Rs 18,499. The device will be available in three colour options Black, Blue, and White. The Galaxy A21s will be offered for sale via e-commerce website Flipkart, official Samsung store and other leading online portals and offline retail stores starting today.
Samsung Galaxy A21s specifications
Samsung Galaxy A21s comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-O Display with 720X1600 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It runs on One UI, based on Android 10. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Exynos 850 processor with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 64GB of internal storage clocked at 2.0 GHz. The storage can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card. For authentications, the device comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock feature.
On the camera front, there is a quad rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel main camera sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The camera setup is further assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera sensor with f/2.2 aperture, a tertiary 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture and lastly a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 13-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.
In addition to this, the Samsung smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery and is supported by a 15W fast charging tech. For connectivity, there is 4G, VoLTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB Type C port.
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HTC U20 5G and HTC Desire Pro 20 Pro launched: Tech specifications details
HTC is back in action by launching its first 5G smartphone in the market. HTC U20 5G and HTC Desire Pro 20 Pro have been launched in the company’s home market Taiwan in the mid-range segment. The availability details in the other markets are yet to be revealed. Both the devices have hit the stores almost after more than a year when the company launched its first flagship device. Both the devices boast a 5,000mAh battery, quad rear cameras and a hole-punch design display. The company aims to take on Xiaomi, Samsung and Huawei.
HTC U20 5G and HTC Desire 20 Pro pricing and availability details
At the moment the HTC has not yet been revealed but is ready to go up for pre-orders in the company’s home country of Taiwan on July 1. Both HTC U20 5G and HTC Desire 20 Pro have been listed on the company’s official website along with tech specifications. According to the listing, HTC U20 5G will be available in two colour options Green and Silver. Whereas HTC Desire 20 Pro will be offered in Smoky Black and Pretty Blue colour options. Ahead of the launch, HTC made a tweet on Twitter assuring that both the smartphone will be arriving in other markets in the coming weeks or months.
HTC U20 5G specifications
HTC U20 5G comes with a 6.8-inch full-HD+ hole-punch display with 20:9 aspect ratio and 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. The device runs on Android 10 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage that can be further expanded via microSD card. The smartphone comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The HTC U20 5G features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture. The set-up is further supported by a secondary 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with 118 degrees of field of view and f/2.2 aperture, and two 2-megapixel sensors macro and depth sensor with f2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture housed inside a hole-punch design display supported by various camera modes including Beauty and Instant portrait mode.
On the connectivity front, there is a USB Type-C port, GPS, AGPS, Beidou, GLONASS, NFC, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi 802.11 and 5G among others. The sensors onboard include a proximity sensor, gyroscope, dynamic gravity sensor, compass and ambient light sensor. The device boasts a 5,000mAh battery supported by a Quick Charge 4.0.
HTC Desire 20 Pro specifications
HTC Desire 20 Pro features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ hole-punch display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It also runs on Android 10. Under the hood there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage option. There is a dedicated microSD slot to expand the internal memory further using a microSD card.
In terms of imaging HTC Desire 20 Pro comes with a similar quad rear camera set up as of HTC U20 5G. However, there is a 25-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture on the HTC Desire 20 Pro.
On the connectivity front, there is a USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS, AGPS, Beidou, GLONASS, NFC, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 5G, among others. For sensors, there is an ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, dynamic gravity sensor, compass, and a fingerprint sensor on the back. The device boasts a 5,000mAh battery with a Quick Charge 3.0 support.
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The HTC U20 5G features a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary camera sensor with f/1.8 aperture. The set-up is further supported by a secondary 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with 118 degrees of field of view and f/2.2 aperture, and two 2-megapixel sensors macro and depth sensor with f2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture housed inside a hole-punch design display supported by various camera modes including Beauty and Instant portrait mode.
On the connectivity front, there is a USB Type-C port, GPS, AGPS, Beidou, GLONASS, NFC, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi 802.11 and 5G among others. The sensors onboard include a proximity sensor, gyroscope, dynamic gravity sensor, compass and ambient light sensor. The device boasts a 5,000mAh battery supported by a Quick Charge 4.0.
HTC Desire 20 Pro specifications
HTC Desire 20 Pro features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ hole-punch display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It also runs on Android 10. Under the hood there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage option. There is a dedicated microSD slot to expand the internal memory further using a microSD card.
In terms of imaging HTC Desire 20 Pro comes with a similar quad rear camera set up as of HTC U20 5G. However, there is a 25-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture on the HTC Desire 20 Pro.
On the connectivity front, there is a USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS, AGPS, Beidou, GLONASS, NFC, Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 5G, among others. For sensors, there is an ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, dynamic gravity sensor, compass, and a fingerprint sensor on the back. The device boasts a 5,000mAh battery with a Quick Charge 3.0 support.
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Samsung has now launched its new online range of TVs, which includes the next edition of its much loved lifestyle TV, The Frame 2020 and 10 new Smart TV models on Flipkart, Amazon and Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop. Mind you! The sale will go live at midnight, June 19, 2020.
The Frame 2020 will be sold on Flipkart while the new online Smart TV range – 4K UHD, FHD and HD Ready TVs – is being launched under the ‘Get More from TV’ campaign on Flipkart and the ‘Wondertainment’ campaign on Amazon.
“Samsung 2020 range of online TVs come loaded with powerful new features that will not only enhance viewing experience but will also treat our consumers to a new standard of indulgence. We are partnering with Flipkart and Amazon to bring to our consumers this exciting product portfolio with attractive content, productivity and cashback offers, said Piyush Kunnapallil, Director – Online Business, Consumer Electronics, Samsung India.
Early bird consumers doing pre-paid transactions in the first 48 hours of the sale on Flipkart for The Frame and online Smart TVs, using their credit cards and debit cards will get an additional instant cashback of up to Rs 1,500. Amazon consumers will get instant cashback up to Rs 1,000 on pre-paid transactions through their SBI credit cards. Moreover, consumers can also avail exciting no-cost EMI options, with EMI starting Rs 3,125 for 24 months for The Frame 2020, and Rs 805 for 18 months for the new range of online Smart TVs.
As far as The Frame 2020 is concerned, this delivers on the promise with 100% colour volume that shows realistic colours no matter how bright or dark the scene gets, and bold contrast of Dual LED. The Frame comes with Samsung’s Quantum Dot technology and HDR 10+ that brings all pictures to life, showing everything the director wanted us to see. In addition, Samsung’s intelligent Quantum Processor 4K powered display instantly up scales content for sharper details and refined colours. The processor comes with 1.7 Gigahertz clock speed and truly creates an adaptive experience where every frame is a masterpiece, claims Samsung.
Interestingly, when The Frame is not being used as a TV, it moves into Art Mode, turns into a picture frame that can display over 1,200 digital art from around the world, and transform everyday living space into an art gallery. Just like how a framed picture looks different depending on the time of day, The Frame adjusts the screen brightness based on the ambient light in the room, using its in-built motion and brightness sensors.
On the other hand, the online Smart TVs are a perfect amalgamation of technology, aesthetics, and functionality. The 4K UHD TVs feature segment-first thee-side Boundless Design and a 4K Processor, delivering an unparalleled viewing experience with sharper, crisper images displaying magnificent life like picture quality
Moreover, The Frame as well as the advanced online Smart TVs are designed for young millennials and consumers of online content. They come with Auto Hotspot technology, USB 3.0 and support voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa in addition to Samsung’s native Bixby. Apart from these features, these newly-launched Smart TVs come with Game Enhancer for smooth lag free gaming, Content Guide for curated content, Personal Computer Mode, Home Cloud and Music Player, among others.
Talking about the productivity, Samsung has added free subscription to Office 365, along with 5 GB of cloud storage space. These TVs come with the unique Personal Computer mode allowing users to transform their TV into a full-fledged PC. With this, users can choose to work from the cloud, mirror their laptop wirelessly without internet for big screen convenience or remotely access their office computer. The TVs are secured by multi-layered Knox for unmatched security and provide seamless access to Office 365 services over the cloud.
On the content consumption front, The Frame 2020 and the 10 new Smart TV models will also provide native support for a wide range of OTT platforms such as ZEE5, SonyLIV, Amazon Prime and Netflix. Consumers purchasing Samsung’s new Smart TVs will get access to content with attractive offers worth Rs 1095. They can avail up to 50 per cent discount on subscriptions of OTT platforms such as ZEE5 and Eros Now. Moreover, consumers can get free subscription for music streaming apps such as Gaana Plus for one-year and Apple Music for 3 months.
Additionally, consumers purchasing The Frame 2020, in addition, will be offered a free three-month subscription to the Samsung Art Store worth Rs 897, housing curated artworks from around the world.
Now moving on to the price and availability, The Frame 2020 will be available on Flipkart and Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop. This smart TV will be available in three sizes – 50-inch (1m 25 cm), 55-inch (1m 38cm) and 65-inch (1m 63cm), for Rs 74,990, Rs 84,990, Rs 139,990, respectively. The Frame 2020 will come with 10-year no screen burn-in warranty, and one-year comprehensive warranty and one-year additional warranty on the panel.
On the contrary, the online Smart TV models will come in sizes starting from 32 inch (80cm) and going up till 65 inch (1m 63cm). The 4K UHD TVs come in four sizes 43-inch (1m 08cm), 50-inch (1m 25cm), 55-inch (1m 38cm) and 65-inch (1m 63cm). The new FHD and HD Ready Smart TV range will be available in 43-inch (1m 08cm) and 32-inch (80cm) respectively.
While Samsung’s 4K UHD Smart TV models will range from Rs 36,990 for the 43-inch version to Rs 89,990 for the 65-inch version, the FHD and HD Ready Smart TV models will start from Rs 14,490 for the 32-inch model and go up to Rs 31,990 for the 43-inch model. The new range of TVs will come with one-year comprehensive warranty and one-year additional warranty on the panel.
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Oppo Find X2 series with 120Hz refresh rate display and a 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging tech to launch in India today
Today in India the Chinese smartphone company Oppo is all set to launch its much-awaited Oppo Find X2 series. The new series includes two devices Oppo Find X2 and Oppo Find X2 Pro. The smartphones were launched a few months back and DxOMark has also declared Find X2 as the No 1 smartphone in its camera tests. The upcoming handsets are going to take on Xiaomi’s Mi 10 and OnePlus 8 series. Both the devices are powered by Snapdragon 865 and feature a 120Hz refresh rate display and a 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging tech.
Oppo Find X2 series expected price and Livestream details
Just ahead of the launch the India pricing of both the smartphones has been leaked on the web. According to a report by Money control the 12GB RAM with a 256GB variant is expected to price between Rs 60,000 and Rs 65,000. Whereas the pricing of the top model that is Oppo Find X2 Pro has not been shared yet.
To recall both the devices were launched in March this year in a single variant. The price of the vanilla model that is 12GB RAM and 256GB storage was set at EUR 999 that translates to Rs 83,400. It was launched in two colour options Black (Ceramic) and Ocean (Glass). While the pricing of the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage option of the Pro model was set at EUR 1,199 that translates to Rs 1,67,300. It comes in Black (Ceramic) and Orange (Vegan Leather) colour options.
According to the company the Oppo Find X2 series is scheduled to get launched today at 4 PM. The launch event is going to be live-streamed across all its social media channels. If you don’t want to miss the live-action, we have embedded the Livestream link below for your convenience:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMU9Oq-kFYI&feature=emb_title
Oppo Find X2 specifications
Oppo Find X2 runs on ColorOS 7.1 based on Android 10. It comes with a 6.7-inch QHD+ Ultra Vision display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 240Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage.
On the imaging front, Find X2 features a triple rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, 12-megapixel secondary sensor and a 13-megapixel tertiary lens. On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Oppo Find X2 Pro specifications
Oppo Find X2 Pro runs on ColorOS 7.1 on top of Android 10. It features a 6.7-inch QHD+ Ultra Vision display offering a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor paired with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
In terms of the camera capabilities, Oppo Find X2 Pro comes with a triple rear camera setup including a 48-megapixel main camera, a secondary 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with 120 degrees of field view and a 13-megapixel telephoto lens.
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JBL Quantum gaming headphones launched in India
Audio accessories maker Harman has announced its next headphones in the gaming line-up named JBL Quantum series in India. The latest offering by the company ranges from Rs. 3,999 and goes up to Rs 29,999 in the country. The headsets are exclusively designed for gamers and it includes seven headphones at a competitive price range as well features and are powered by the JBL QuantumSOUND Signature.
JBL has announced its first gaming headset range in India called the JBL Quantum series that includes a total of seven headphones in the series ranging from wired to wireless devices both for casual and competitive gamers. The flagship JBL Quantum One is powered by JBL QuantumSPHERE 360 sound technology also featuring the proprietary algorithms and integrated head tracking sensors. Whereas the JBL Quantum 300, JBL Quantum 400, JBL Quantum 600 and JBL Quantum 800 feature the newest JBL QuantumSURROUND sound technology powered by the JBL QuantumENGINE PC software. This is said to allow gamers to experience virtual worlds in added dimensions by adding the height channels that replicate a much wider, realistic spatial soundstage to facilitate next-gen cinematic game immersion.
According to the company all the headsets in the JBL Quantum Range comes with multi-platform capabilities to connect with a PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, mobile and VR. The headphones feature flip-up or detachable boom microphones with echo canceling technology that blocks the background noises to ensure crystal clear communication.
The top of the line models JBL Quantum ONE, Quantum 600, Quantum 800 put on a premium leather-wrapped memory foam ear cushions whereas the JBL Quantum 100, 200, JBL 300 and 400 models don a PU leather-wrapped memory foam ear cushions for long durations. The company claims that with the help of JBL’s QuantumSOUND Signature the players can easily pinpoint incoming fire, hear enemies creeping up from behind or feel the roar of explosive action. Moreover, the bare drivers and tweeters allow the headphones to deliver incredible sound clarity, ensuring that users never miss a step, shot or jump during gameplay.
Pricing and availability
The JBL Quantum Range is now up for sale via the company’s official website along with all the major online as well as offline retail stores in India. The JBL Quantum headsets will be available at the following price (MRP):
- Quantum 100: Rs 3999
- Quantum 200: Rs 5999
- Quantum 300: Rs 6999
- Quantum 400: Rs 10999
- Quantum 600: Rs 16999
- Quantum 800: Rs 22999
- Quantum One: Rs 29999
June 17 Amazon Quiz: Today you can win Apple iPhone XR
The e-commerce website Amazon continues to keep its customers entertained and in high spirits through their daily quizzes. June 17 Amazon Quiz has gone live now in its mobile app platform. The daily quiz contest conducted by the company brings an opportunity for the consumers to win exciting prizes. In today’s quiz, you can win Apple iPhone XR by answering all the questions correctly.
Every day Amazon brings a fresh set of questions for its customers that contains five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. The quiz can be played on the Amazon app from 8 AM to 12 noon. You have to answer all the questions correctly; one wrong answer can make you eliminate from the quiz. By answering all the questions correctly, you will be shortlisted for a lucky draw. The results for the lucky draw will be announced at the end of the month and today’s winner name will be declared on June 31. By participating in the quiz you can win free products ranging from smartphones, other gadgets and Amazon Pay balance. Check out today’s quiz questions and answers to win Apple iPhone XR.
June 17 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: For the first time in 75 years, world leaders would not travel for the United Nations General Assembly session scheduled in which city? The answer is- New York Question 2: Which famous actor born on June 22nd, known for playing negative roles featured in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? The answer is- Amrish Puri Question 3: Titan is a satellite in the solar system which is known to be drifting away from its host planet. Which is its host planet? The answer is- Saturn Question 4: Gairsain has recently been appointed the summer capital of which Indian state? The answer is- Uttarakhand Question 5: The English Premier League is scheduled to restart on June 17th. Which two teams would be playing in the first fixture since resumption? The answer is- Aston Vila, Sheffield UnitedHow to play Amazon Quiz?
- Sign in to the Amazon App. If you are not signed in, you will be directed to a sign-in page.
- Scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
- Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and then tap on the Start button to begin the Quiz.
- There will be a total of 5 questions. Answer all 5 questions correctly to enter the lucky draw.
- Getting any question incorrect makes you ineligible for today’s lucky draw. You can try again tomorrow for a new prize.
- The winner’s name will be announced on the 30th of every month.
Apple’s WWDC20: Here’s everything you should know about biggest-ever Worldwide Developers Conference
With the 31st Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to kickstart virtually with a keynote address on June 22 at 10 a.m. PDT (which translates to 10:30 p.m. IST) by bringing together the biggest-ever global Apple developer community of more than 23 million, the tech giant has revealed the WWDC20 lineup and information on how developers can learn about the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and engage with Apple engineers.
The Special Event Keynote will take place on June 22, 10 a.m. PDT (which translates to 10:30 p.m. IST) that will stream directly from Apple Park via apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple Developer website, the Apple TV app, and YouTube, and will also be available for on-demand playback after the conclusion of the stream. For viewers in China, the keynote will also stream on Tencent, iQIYI, Bilibili, and Youku. Here in, participants will get to discover exciting new innovations and updates coming to all Apple platforms later this year.
On June 22, 2 p.m. PDT (which is 2:30 a.m. next day as per IST), State of the Union will be available on demand via the Apple Developer app and the Apple Developer website. It will also be available for playback on Tencent, iQIYI, Bilibili and YouKu for viewers in China. Therefore, don’t miss on the opportunity to hear directly from Apple engineering leaders as they dive deeper into the latest advances across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
Starting June 23 till June 26, developers will have the ability to learn how to build the next generation of apps with more than 100 technical and design-focused sessions helmed by Apple engineers. Videos will be posted each day at 10 a.m. PDT (which translates to 10:30 p.m. IST) and will be available in the Apple Developer app on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, as well as on the Apple Developer website.
According to Apple, “The all-new Apple Developer Forums will connect the developer community with more than 1,000 Apple engineers to answer questions and engage in technical discussions. Starting the first day of WWDC, anyone can search and view the forum discussions to follow along, and Apple Developer Program members will be able to post their own questions and learn directly from Apple experts.”
During the June 23 to 26 period, developers will be able to request an appointment with the Apple engineers who helped build the latest advances in Apple platforms, offering one-on-one technical guidance and in-depth details on how to implement new features. Developer Labs will be open to Apple Developer Program members as space is available. Moreover, developers are encouraged to download the Apple Developer app where additional WWDC20 information will be shared ahead of June 22. Information will also be made available on the Apple Developer website and by email.
Meanwhile, Apple celebrated the next-generation of coders and creators from all over the world with the announcement of finalists in the Swift Student Challenge, an opportunity for students of all ages to showcase their love of coding by creating their own Swift playground.
While WWDC20 will bring together the largest group of innovators and entrepreneurs ever assembled to connect, share, and create, there will also be 350 Swift Student Challenge winners from 41 different countries and regions. The students were chosen based on their original Swift playground submission, part of Apple’s annual WWDC student challenge, which recognizes and celebrates the next generation of coders and creators.
Among the 350 Swift Student Challenge winners is 19-year-old Palash Taneja from New Delhi, India. Four years ago, he contracted a severe case of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne virus that left him hospitalized.
According to Taneja, who just finished his freshman year at the University of Texas at Austin, “That whole experience of two to three months of suffering — I think that really inspired me to learn programming and to use it as a problem-solving tool.”
Palash Taneja, then, drew on his own experience with illness to help others. He went on to create a web-based tool that uses machine learning to predict how mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever would spread.
For his Swift Student Challenge submission this year, created against the backdrop of COVID-19, Taneja designed a Swift playground that teaches coding while simulating how a pandemic moves through a population, showing how precautions such as social distancing and masks can help slow infection rates. He created it to help educate young people, after he saw others not taking warnings seriously.
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PUBG Mobile introduces a new character Andy with top-notch combat skills in the EvoGround mode: Details
Andy the latest character added to the PUBG Mobile game. The latest addition to the game is now available at 1200 UC. This is the company’s fourth addition to the battle royale game just after Victor, Carlo, and Sara. All the new characters are available in EvoGround mode and Andy is a puppet master who had to retire due to an accident that made him lose his voice.
According to the company after the unfortunate accident, Andy lost his voice, and now he had an eye for revenge and decided to play with dangerous toys instead. What is more, the newest character in the PUBG Mobile game has now appeared in a master of guns with top-notch combat skills. He is capable of increasing the speed of drawing and holstering guns up to 16 percent.
The company says that the speed of the drawing and holstering of guns can be increased and the emotes, voice commands along with other features can be gained by leveling up the character to level 10. In addition to this, there are various cosmetic items that are available for Andy, which can be found in the chest in the shop section of the game.
Besides this, the company has also presented the Mother Clucker set which is another new addition that comes with other sets also. This includes the latest headgear as well as a costume for the players which looks similar to Chicken. This is shown inside the evets sections and comes with a lucky draw offering unusual items that are challenging to acquire. This comes at 60UC, which is a one-time cost for playing the game.
Separately, PUBG Mobile has recently acquired the highest position in the list of the top mobile games worldwide last month in May in terms of revenue for the month. According to a report the developers of the game have managed to earn over $226 million that translates to Rs 1.7 thousand crores in user spending, therefore settling at the highest-earning game in the world for May. The revenue is collectively earned from both the App Store and Google Play store globally between May 1 and May 31 which is the 41 percent growth over May 2019. It is worth pointing out that the game is free to play and during the coronavirus lockdown people have invested most of their free time in games as well as other activities.
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The company says that the speed of the drawing and holstering of guns can be increased and the emotes, voice commands along with other features can be gained by leveling up the character to level 10. In addition to this, there are various cosmetic items that are available for Andy, which can be found in the chest in the shop section of the game.
Besides this, the company has also presented the Mother Clucker set which is another new addition that comes with other sets also. This includes the latest headgear as well as a costume for the players which looks similar to Chicken. This is shown inside the evets sections and comes with a lucky draw offering unusual items that are challenging to acquire. This comes at 60UC, which is a one-time cost for playing the game.
Separately, PUBG Mobile has recently acquired the highest position in the list of the top mobile games worldwide last month in May in terms of revenue for the month. According to a report the developers of the game have managed to earn over $226 million that translates to Rs 1.7 thousand crores in user spending, therefore settling at the highest-earning game in the world for May. The revenue is collectively earned from both the App Store and Google Play store globally between May 1 and May 31 which is the 41 percent growth over May 2019. It is worth pointing out that the game is free to play and during the coronavirus lockdown people have invested most of their free time in games as well as other activities.
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German audio brand, Sennheiser, today announced the launch of its new TWS earphones in India. The company has introduced Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds. The audio device is the successor of its Momentum True Wireless earphones. These come integrated with Active Noise Cancellation and are touted to deliver a 7-hours of battery life. The earphones will be available in a single black colour option.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds pricing and availability
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds have been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 24,990. The earphones are now available for sale via the company’s official website and other major retail outlets in the country. At the moment it will be offered in Black colour option however the white colour variant will be available at a later point.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds specifications
The Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds come with a company’s own 7mm dynamic drivers to deliver impressive stereo sound with deep bass, natural mids and clear, detailed treble. For connectivity, it supports aptX Bluetooth codec and one can the audio can be customised as per one’s preference with the help of built-in equalizer and Sennheiser’s Smart Control App.
Moreover, there is said to have a new Active Noise Cancellation feature which works best even in a noisy environment for better sound experience. The passive noise isolation minimises distractions without compromising the quality of sound. It has a Transparent Hearing feature that lets the user blend in outside ambient sound at a touch, great when you are travelling or at an airport. One can use it to make phone calls and interact with smart devices using voice commands. Whereas the two microphones lessen the noise and ensure crystal clear voice pick-up. According to the company the earphones have touch controls and can even be customized to let users define their preferred way of controlling audio, calls or activating voice assistants such as Google Assistant or Apple Siri. The Smart Pause feature on the device allows it to automatically pause audio playback when the earbuds are removed and seamlessly resume when they are replaced in the ear.
With the use of Sennheiser’s Smart Control App allows the user to enable EQ adjustments and firmware updates. In terms of design the Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds are 2mm smaller than its predecessor and it fits easily into the user’s ear canal. It offers around seven hours of playback along with an extended 28 hours with the charging case. The earphones are IPX4-rated for sweat and water resistance.
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Nokia 5310 now launched in India for Rs 3,399 to attract music lovers
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has now launched the Nokia 5310. This handset, which was announced globally in March 2020, remixes classic design with a slick new feel and battery that’s built to last, keeping you connected day after day. The Nokia 5310 brings with it an MP3 player and FM radio (which can be played wired or wireless), combined with powerful, dual front-facing speakers letting you carry your favourite tunes with you on the go.
The Nokia 5310 is now available to pre-book on Nokia.com/phones or for notify-me on Amazon.in. However, the device it will be available to purchase at both these e-stores starting 23rd June. Mind you! This handset will be available online for the first four weeks and then will be available across leading retail outlets in India.
“Covid-19 and the lockdown have redefined consumption trends for consumers. CMR’s recent study – What Consumers Seek from their Phones – reveals how audio and music on mobile have emerged as key for consumers. With Nokia 5310, we are bringing a music solution so that our fans can listen to ongoing, effortless music without digital fatigue setting in,” said Sanmeet Singh, Vice President, HMD Global.
“We are humbled to remain the partner of choice for HMD Global and are excited to bring the new Nokia 5310 for customers on Amazon.in. It promises to appeal to music lovers seeking a reliable phone from a trusted brand. With this launch, we continue to build a strong portfolio in the mobile phone category providing customers with vast selection, unmatched value, fast and reliable delivery and a great shopping experience,” said Nishant Sardana, Category Leader – Mobile Phones, Amazon India.
With the Nokia 5310, the company claims one can stay tuned all day with a dedicated FM Radio and MP3 player. The dual front-facing speakers get as loud as 105 phones, enough sound to fill the room. Besides this, the Nokia 5310 also comes with dedicated music buttons, meaning you can adjust the volume and shuffle through tracks with ease.
As far as design is concerned, the Nokia 5310 handset comes in a distinctive two-tone colourway, with a rounded design, curved display glass and an ergonomic and clean numeric keypad, with a five-way navigation key and comes with the classic and familiar Nokia feature phone OS to deliver an easy to use experience.
On the battery front, the dual-SIM Nokia 5310 has a 1200mAh battery keeps you connected for up to 22 days in standby mode.
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Motorola One Fusion+ with 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera launched in India: Tech specifications and pricing details
Motorola One Fusion+ is now official in India. The Lenovo owned company has today launched its much-anticipated device in the country under the Motorola One series. The smartphone is the successor to Motorola One Hyper which was launched last year but could not make it to the Indian market so One Fusion+ is the company’s first device with a pop-up selfie camera to arrive in the country. The mobile phone includes a 5,000mAh battery and quad cameras that include a 64-megapixel primary sensor and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor.
Motorola One Fusion+ pricing and availability details
Motorola One Fusion+ has been launched in India in a single 6GB RAM with a 128GB storage variant. The price of the device has been set at Rs 16,999 and will be available in two colour options Twilight Blue and Moonlight White. The handset is scheduled to go on sale in the country via e-commerce website Flipkart starting June 24 at 12 noon onwards.
Motorola One Fusion+ specifications and features
Motorola One Fusion+ has arrived with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 395ppi pixel density. It runs on stock Android 10 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor together with Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. It will be offered with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a hybrid microSD card.
In terms of the imaging capabilities, Motorola One Fusion+ comes with a quad rear camera set up consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by, a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.
The One Fusion+ comes with a 5,000mAh battery and is supported by 15W fast charging that is touted to deliver up to two days of battery life. On the connectivity front, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port and Bluetooth v5. In terms of authentication, there is a fingerprint sensor and a dedicated Google Assistant button. Moreover, it supports the face unlock feature, the front camera rises up to if the fingerprint is not used to unlock the device.
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Motorola One Fusion+ specifications and features
Motorola One Fusion+ has arrived with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 395ppi pixel density. It runs on stock Android 10 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor together with Adreno 618 GPU for graphics. It will be offered with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a hybrid microSD card.
In terms of the imaging capabilities, Motorola One Fusion+ comes with a quad rear camera set up consisting of a 64-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by, a secondary 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. While on the front there is a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture.
The One Fusion+ comes with a 5,000mAh battery and is supported by 15W fast charging that is touted to deliver up to two days of battery life. On the connectivity front, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port and Bluetooth v5. In terms of authentication, there is a fingerprint sensor and a dedicated Google Assistant button. Moreover, it supports the face unlock feature, the front camera rises up to if the fingerprint is not used to unlock the device.
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Many times, we came across so many incidents where many customers have complained of mistakenly being delivered with wrong products or of cheating related to other purchases or with regard to payment on e-commerce websites in India. But this time something unexpected happened, a person ordered a lotion from Amazon and received Bose earphones worth Rs 19,000.
This incident happened in Pune, Maharashtra where a man ordered a body lotion worth Rs 300 via e-commerce website Amazon. Instead of receiving the lotion, he was delivered Bose SoundSport Free wireless earbuds that retail in India around Rs 19,000. The man who orders the lotion is Pune-based Gautam Rege who duly informed the e-retailer and shared what he got delivered on Twitter. But instead of getting this returned the company asked him to keep the wrongly delivered order or the earphones as the shipment was non-returnable.
Interestingly he also shares in his tweets that the company has also given him a refund of Rs 300 for not delivering the lotion. Soon after this, his series of tweets became viral and other users also shared similar experiences on the microblogging site. One of the users revealed that sometime back he ordered an after-shave lotion worth Rs 180 on Amazon but surprisingly he got a wrong shipment and he received a Lenovo Tab 4. In another Tweet, Kalyan Gandhapu shared that he ordered a Dell Monitor worth Rs 13,000 and instead of that he received Colin bottles, garbage, etc. To set the things right when he informed this to Amazon, they say the order is non-refundable.Bose wireless earbuds (₹19k) delivered instead of skin lotion (₹300). @amazonIN support asked to keep it as order was non-returnable! 🤪🤦♂️🥳 pic.twitter.com/nCMw9z80pW
— Gautam Rege (@gautamrege) June 10, 2020
Pune-based Gautam Rege has also shared pictures of what he delivered. In the pictures, one can also see a packet of 2-liter Surf Excel Matic liquid. In response, many users shared hilarious comments as well as suggestions. Take a look at people’s reactions to this incident.Ever heard of folks who ordered mobile or tab from e-commerce sites & received a bar of soap instead? Well, the opposite happened to me today. I ordered an aftershave & received a Lenovo Tab4. 😁
— Debashis Tripathy (@deba1602) December 4, 2018
Hey @amazonIN, want to take it back & give me what I ordered? Or not, your call! 😉 pic.twitter.com/FD6PaoMj0Z
Gautam can I send you the skin lotion for Bose ..🙈🙈🙈🙈
— Srikanth (@srikanthbjp_) June 11, 2020
This is not the first time we came across such an incident. Last year a Bangalore based engineer delivered a fake Apple iPhone 11 Pro model. The images, as well as videos of the fake phone, have also gone viral on the web. The phone looked like an iPhone but had different internals and it runs on Android instead of iOS. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.you have created a heavy demand for skin lotions on Amazon !! the prices definitely shoot up 😂
— ssk (@iamssk) June 10, 2020
Politicians who use humour on Twitter may lose credibility and support: Study
Political candidates’ use of humour on social media could sometimes backfire on them with potential supporters, suggests a new research that appeared in the journal ‘Communication Research Reports’. The study involved 476 college students from The Ohio State University who viewed a profile of a fictious political candidate on the social media site Twitter named Alex Smith. Mind you! No political party was assigned in this research.
Participants were randomly assigned to see an Alex Smith who was either male or female and either young or old, as depicted by their photos. The Twitter profiles contained five tweets pertaining to infrastructure, education, voting and campaign donations.
As per the study, people who participated in the research were more likely to view messages using humour as inappropriate for a political candidate they didn’t know. That led participants to rate a candidate using humour as less credible than one who didn’t – and less likely to get their vote.
“Candidates should be cautious about using humour on social media. People have expectations that politicians will show seriousness and competence even on social media, where users are often encouraged to be more informal,” said Olivia Bullock, co-author of the study and a doctoral student in communication at The Ohio State University.
Stating that people who participated in this research reacted to posts from a fictitious candidate about whom they had no prior knowledge, study co-author Austin Hubner, also a doctoral student in communication at Ohio State, said, “It is possible that the rules may be different for politicians – like Donald Trump or Elizabeth Warren – who are already known. For candidates who aren’t well-known, using humour may be more of a risk than for established politicians.”
Half of the participants saw straightforward tweets on the issue, while the other half saw tweets that used a humorous device – puns – to send the same message. As a result, candidates who used humour in their tweets were deemed less credible and participants were then less likely to say they would vote and campaign for and donate to them if they were running in their district. Mind you! The sex or age of the candidate did not affect how participants in the study judged the use of humour.
Therefore, the research hints that candidates should be mindful of their audience on social media, particularly when they’re first starting out as people have certain expectations of political candidates and they need to keep those in mind when they are communicating, concluded Bullock.
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Windows 10 May 2020 Version 2004 update is causing sign-in issue to Google Chrome: But here is a hack to address this issue
Last Month in May Microsoft began the rollout of Windows 10 May 2020 Update. This time it came with the latest features, along with a slew of improvements focused upon consumers, gamers, and organizations. At the time of the release the company said it would take a “throttled rollout approach” so the users will receive the update in stages. But now many of the users have come up with a flaw that has been caused after installing the Windows 10 Version 2004. The new update related bug is keeping the users signed out from their Google accounts in the Chrome browser automatically while making them sign in again.
After the rollout of the latest Windows 10 May 2020 Update by Microsoft the users have been facing some issues related to Google Chrome along with other apps such as OneDrive causing a bunch of new issues. The update has been afflicted with some major problems that include compatibility problems, issues with the Bluetooth connectivity, causing performance issues, Blue Screen of Death errors for PCs with older drivers among others. It has another horrible undocumented bug causing Google Chrome to breakdown. One of the important issues caused is authentication or sign-in. Many of the users have reported that Windows 10’s version 2004 will sign out automatically and you will be asked to sign in again. This issue occurs once you close the Chrome browser and open it once again, hence all your saved credentials are also lost. However, uninstalling and again reinstalling the browser also doesn’t work. The issue was found to be inside the Insider Builds of Windows 10 v2004.
According to a report, this issue was also faced by the Chromium team but they were not planning to investigate it further at the initial stage until Google Security researcher Tavis Ormandy confronted a similar issue therefore a prompt action was taken and the team started investigating the issue further.
On investigation, the bug was discovered to be related to the Windows Data Protection API (DPAPI). This helps in keeping the data in Windows 2000 and later protected. It includes private keys, stored credentials, and other confidential information. The reason for this problem is still not known. Until Microsoft figures the problem out Tavis recommends following steps to address the issue:
- Close Chrome.exe. You can also do it by opening Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) to be sure that it is closed completely.
- Press and hold Windows + L to lock the system
- Now unlock the system by entering your password
- Relaunch Chrome
Motorola One Fusion+ with a pop-up selfie camera to launch in India today
The Lenovo owned company Motorola is all set to launch Motorola One Fusion+ in India today. The smartphone is also being teased by the e-commerce platform Flipkart to tease the availability of the device. To recall the smartphone was unveiled in Europe last week and now it is arriving in the Indian market also. The device is the successor of Motorola One Hyper which also comes with a pop-up selfie camera. Read on to know more about the upcoming smartphone.
Motorola One Fusion+ expected pricing
To tease the availability, the company has created a microsite on Flipkart which reveals the key features of the smartphone. According to the site, Motorola One Fusion+ is going to launch today at 12 noon in India. The e-retailer has also hinted that the device will be available at an unbelievable price, however, it did not disclose the price of the handset which will be revealed at the time of the launch only. This means it will be offered at a reduced price in India. Whereas, In the European market, the price of the Motorola Fusion+ has been set at EUR 299 that translates to Rs 25,400 for the single 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage option. The mobile phone will be available in two colour options Twilight Blue and Moonlight White.
Motorola One Fusion+ specifications
The Motorola One Fusion+ features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ notch-less display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution. It runs on stock Android 10 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, and this can be expanded up to 1TB using a hybrid microSD card solution.
The Motorola One Fusion+ comes with a quad rear camera set up placed vertically that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the phone sports a 16-megapixel selfie camera inside the pop-up camera module.
The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. In terms of connectivity, there is Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, 3.5mm headphones jack, USB Type-C port, and Dual 4G VoLTE. It comes with a rear fingerprint sensor along with a dedicated Google Assistant button.
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Motorola One Fusion+ expected pricing
To tease the availability, the company has created a microsite on Flipkart which reveals the key features of the smartphone. According to the site, Motorola One Fusion+ is going to launch today at 12 noon in India. The e-retailer has also hinted that the device will be available at an unbelievable price, however, it did not disclose the price of the handset which will be revealed at the time of the launch only. This means it will be offered at a reduced price in India. Whereas, In the European market, the price of the Motorola Fusion+ has been set at EUR 299 that translates to Rs 25,400 for the single 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage option. The mobile phone will be available in two colour options Twilight Blue and Moonlight White.
Motorola One Fusion+ specifications
The Motorola One Fusion+ features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ notch-less display with 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution. It runs on stock Android 10 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, and this can be expanded up to 1TB using a hybrid microSD card solution.
The Motorola One Fusion+ comes with a quad rear camera set up placed vertically that includes a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the phone sports a 16-megapixel selfie camera inside the pop-up camera module.
The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. In terms of connectivity, there is Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, 3.5mm headphones jack, USB Type-C port, and Dual 4G VoLTE. It comes with a rear fingerprint sensor along with a dedicated Google Assistant button.
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In order to enable WhatsApp users to be able to send money securely or make a purchase from a local business without leaving their chat, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app has now introduced digital payments to its users in Brazil.
Asserting that more than 10 million small and micro businesses are the heartbeat of Brazil’s communities, a blogpost by WhatsApp revealed, “It’s become second nature to send a zap to a business to get questions answered. Now, in addition to viewing a store’s catalogue, customers will be able to send payments for products as well. Making payments simple can help bring more businesses into the digital economy, opening up new opportunities for growth.”
Besides this, WhatsApp also announced that it’s making sending money to loved ones as easy as sending a message. This step was much need as people are physically distant from one another. It must be noted that payments on WhatsApp are enabled by Facebook Pay. It was notified that there is a possibility for people and businesses to use the same card information across Facebook’s family of apps in the times ahead.
According to the blog post by WhatsApp, “We have built payments with security in mind and a special six digit PIN or fingerprint will be required to prevent unauthorized transactions. To start, we will support debit or credit cards from Banco do Brasil, Nubank, and Sicredi on the Visa and Mastercard networks – and we are working with Cielo, the leading payments processor in Brazil. We have built an open model to welcome more partners in the future.”
While sending money or making a purchase on WhatsApp is free for people, businesses need to pay a processing fee to receive customer payments, revealed the official blog post. This would be similar to the amount businesses would already pay while accepting a credit card transaction.
The Facebook-owned instant messaging app also added that it is looking forward to bring this digital payment feature to all its users across the world.
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June 16 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Samsonite Polycarbonate Suitcase
Amazon quiz has gone live now on its mobile app platform. The quiz can be played from 8 AM to 12 noon. All you need to do is just answer five easy questions that the e-commerce website puts before you. Today you can stand a chance to win Samsonite Polycarbonate Suitcase.
Every day Amazon brings a new set of questions that consists of five easy questions based on general knowledge and current affairs. The participants have to answer them correctly to enter into a lucky draw. One wrong answer will get you eliminated from the quiz. Only one person will be declared as a winner and the results are announced at the end every month. By submitting correct answers Amazon customers can win free gadgets as well as Amazon Pay Balance. To make sure you answer all the questions correctly Gadget Bridge everyday updates all the correct answers to all the 5 questions. Check out today’s answers:
June 16 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which of these movies marks director Priyadarshan’s comeback to Bollywood after a period of 7 years? The answer is- Hungama 2 Question 2: The only dolphin sanctuary of India is located in which state? The answer is- Bihar Question 3: Which team is scheduled to play 3 Test series in England starting July 8, 2020, the first-ever under a ‘biosecure’ environment? The answer is- West Indies Question 4: Which actor born on June 16th, won a National Award for his debut film Mrigayaa? The answer is- Mithun Chakraborty Question 5: Which of these organisations has recently won the world’s largest solar bid at $6 Billion? The answer is- Adani Green Energy For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.Acer Veriton N series PCs launched in India
The Taiwanese major, Acer, today announced the launch of its latest business PCs in India under its Veriton N series. The new Acer Veriton N series PCs has been introduced keeping in mind the budget-conscious consumers and has kept it compact according to the current work from home circumstances. The desktop is powered by Intel’s latest Dual-Core/Quad-Core Processors.
Speaking on this occasion, Sudhir Goel, Chief of Commercial Business Group, Acer India said, “We are excited about the launch of the new Acer Veriton N series which is an affordable PC for meeting the rising demand of E-learning, Enterprises and Small-Medium Business across all segments. With lockdown and changing business strategies, there is a need for IT products to adjust the remote working requirements. To address the immediate task of keeping the workforce functional with minimum losses in productivity, Acer India launched this product that is enterprise-ready and delivers a smoother, more responsive, and fast computing experience. This launch will support the industry prediction on the rising demand for PCs in the enterprise segment for the coming quarters.”
Acer Veriton N series PC’s pricing as well as availability
The Acer Veriton N series desktops have been launched with an asking price of Rs 9,999 in India. The Acer PCs will be available for purchase via more than 1500 Acer channel partner stores across the country.
Acer Veriton N series PC’s specifications
The Acer Veriton N series draws its powers from dual-core or quad-core Intel processors. At the moment the company has not shared any specific details about the name of the processor variants. The desktop will be offered with 4GB of RAM that is expandable up to 8GB. It is available with a host of connectivity options designed for e-learning, Small-Medium Businesses and Enterprises to help them in digital transformation. The Acer PC is pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 10 so you don’t have to get it installed separately. In terms of connectivity, there is WiFi b/g/n ac for wireless connectivity along with security and manageability features, six USB ports that include two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports that provide high-speed data transfer. According to the company it comes up with an ultra-small form factor desktop with VESA mount which can fit behind a monitor easily saving space and giving a clean work desk.
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LG VELVET smartphones to hit European markets this month
After being launched in South Korea, the new LG VELVET smartphone will hit key European markets like Germany, Italy, Spain, Hungary and Poland this month. The smartphone manufacturer further stated that the arrival of the much-anticipated smartphone in Europe would be followed by the launch in various countries in North America, Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America in the upcoming weeks.
As far as design is concerned, LG VELVET’s curved corners and symmetrical front and rear edges are all implementations of the new 3D Arc Design language. Smooth, polished surfaces, shimmering colours and elegant touches such as the “Raindrop” camera that evokes imagery of falling rain set LG VELVET apart from its peers. Moreover, the smartphone’s thin 7.9 millimeter profile is only made possible with its 6.8-inch P-OLED Cinematic FullVision display.
Asserting that today’s smartphone customers want and deserve more than cookie-cutter designs and tried-and-true features, Johan Chung, executive vice president of overseas sales and marketing at the LG Mobile Communications Company, said “In LG VELVET, we’ve created a differentiated smartphone with a design that can’t be confused for anything else and features with unique propositions that provide considerable value. We’re confident in the message LG VELVET communicates and believe that there are customers out there who agree it’s time for a change in the way smartphones are developed and marketed.”
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, LG VELVET is the first mobile platform from the company to integrate an application processor and 5G modem for better performance in a smaller package that requires less power. Stating that this device is compatible with the enhanced LG Dual Screen (sold separately), LG claims that both the VELVET and Dual Screen displays work with compatible active stylus pens.
Expressing excitement to continue working with LG to help deliver 5G to more consumers with this truly global device, Alex Katouzian, senior vice president and general manager of the Mobile Business Unit, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., said, “Powered by the Snapdragon 765G, the LG VELVET is equipped to deliver exceptional performance to meet even the most demanding 5G use cases, while also enabling intelligent multi-camera capture, high-speed gaming and all-day battery life.”
LG VELVET comes equipped with LG Creator’s Kit to enhance the usage of the smartphone’s 48MP main camera, other high-quality lenses and unique camera software. Additionally, the Timelapse Control enables users adjust exactly how fast they want their videos to look, while ASMR Recording captures the faintest of sound details. Apart from these features, the Voice Bokeh minimizes background noise while 3D AR Sticker and 3D Photo Effect make taking portraits a whole new experience.
LG VELVET will be available in Illusion Sunset, Aurora Green, Aurora White and Aurora Gray with more colours like Aurora Silver, New Black, coming soon.
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KFConsole: Know what this new gaming console by KFC is all about
With gamers across the globe eagerly waiting to know about the launching dates for Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X after the recent reveal events, KFC has now joined the race by bringing out the first-look of KFConsole on Twitter. KFC Gaming tweets that its new product has a built-in “chicken chamber” as relish chicken is what the brand is all about.
Mind you! This console by KFC Gaming was revealed on Twitter the next day after Sony’s PS5 reveal event took place. As per the design, the KFConsole appears to be a black-coloured big bucket of chicken that comprises of a power button, a disc drive and a chicken chamber.
If you are wondering KFConsole can be placed just like other gaming consoles, we are yet to find out that. However, the trailer mentions that KFConsole will come with “real 4K” along with “120 FPS”. Furthermore, it was shown that KFConsole also enjoys cross-platform support as well as comes with a Blu-ray disc player just like PS5 and Xbox Series X console. At the same time a lot of your queries will be answered once you watch this trailer that is introducing the KFConsole:
Putting all your speculations to rest, this reveal trailer of KFC’s console is not something more than a parody of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. However, KFC Gaming, which often posts about gaming content, has stated November 12 as date in the trailer to “power your hunger”. Therefore, this hints that KFC will be bringing something on this date. Meanwhile, we noticed that Sony’s PlayStation 5 reveal event has lifted curtains off its PS5 new-generation console’s design, an array of new PS5 accessories and more than two dozen brand new PS5 games. The new console design of the PS5 marks a radical departure from previous PlayStation consoles. Asserting that this livestream event by Sony is just a glimpse of what’s to come in the next generation, Jim Ryan, President and CEO of SIE, said, “With PlayStation 5, we are making a significant leap to deliver a truly new generation of transformative play experiences that will redefine expectations for what games can be.” However, it was notified that the pricing and additional details for PlayStation 5 will be announced at a later date. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.The future of gaming is here.
— KFC Gaming (@kfcgaming) June 12, 2020
Introducing the KFConsole. #PowerYourHunger pic.twitter.com/ssUrX41Ab1
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G BTS Edition and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition in purple colour variants launched: Details
The South Korean brand Samsung has introduced two new Galaxy S20+ variants along with Galaxy Buds+ BTS editions. The company has this time introduced Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G BTS Edition. All the products have been launched in purple colour options connected to the K-pop band. The device comes with a BTS logo at the bottom of the rear panel whereas the earphones come with a purple charging case and earbuds along with a BTS logo. All the devices come with similar specifications as of its regular models however there are some slight changes in the design aspects only.
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G BTS Edition and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition pricing and availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G BTS Edition has been launched with a price tag of 1397,000 won that translates to Rs 87,700. The device will go on pre-orders on Samsung.com starting June 19 and is scheduled to be available for purchase from July 9. Whereas the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition has been introduced at 220,000 won that translates to Rs 13,820. The audio device is now up for pre-orders in the US and South Korean markets via Weverse Shop.
Inside the box, the buyers will get BTS attractive stickers allowing customizations along with photo cards featuring the band members.
Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G BTS Edition specifications
Galaxy S20+ sports a 6.70-inch 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED screen (Infinity-O display) with 1,440×3,200 pixels of resolution. The smartphone runs on One UI 2.1 based on Android 10 and is powered by Samsung Exynos 990 processor. The handset comes with a quad rear camera set up that includes a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor with f/2 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 10-megapixel autofocus sensor with f/2.2 aperture. It packs a 4,500mAh battery and has wireless charging and PowerShare support.
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition specifications
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ comes with an AKG-tuned two-way speaker system that also includes a tweeter and a woofer. The device is supported by Ambient Sound technology along with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature for better noise isolation. It comes with three mics, one inner and two outers. Also, there is an 85mAh battery that can last up to 11 hours of playtime on a single charge while the charging case adds an extra 11 hours of battery life. For connectivity, there is Bluetooth 5.0 and is compatible with Android as well as iOS devices The Galaxy Buds+ are IPX2 rated for sweat and splash resistance.
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Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G BTS Edition specifications
Galaxy S20+ sports a 6.70-inch 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED screen (Infinity-O display) with 1,440×3,200 pixels of resolution. The smartphone runs on One UI 2.1 based on Android 10 and is powered by Samsung Exynos 990 processor. The handset comes with a quad rear camera set up that includes a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor with f/2 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 10-megapixel autofocus sensor with f/2.2 aperture. It packs a 4,500mAh battery and has wireless charging and PowerShare support.
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition specifications
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ comes with an AKG-tuned two-way speaker system that also includes a tweeter and a woofer. The device is supported by Ambient Sound technology along with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature for better noise isolation. It comes with three mics, one inner and two outers. Also, there is an 85mAh battery that can last up to 11 hours of playtime on a single charge while the charging case adds an extra 11 hours of battery life. For connectivity, there is Bluetooth 5.0 and is compatible with Android as well as iOS devices The Galaxy Buds+ are IPX2 rated for sweat and splash resistance.
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Vivo V19 Neo is the Chinese company’s latest entrant to its popular V series. The company keeps on upgrading its V-series with the addition of a new smartphone to it. Vivo V19 Neo is the company’s latest offering under the mid-range segment that has been launched in the Philippines. The smartphone comes with a 4,500mAh battery and USB Type-C port. The handset is powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC and runs on Funtouch OS 10 based on Android 10.
Vivo V19 Neo pricing and availability details
Vivo V19 Neo has been launched in the Philippines in a single variant. The price of the device has been set at PHP 17,999 that translates to Rs 27,200 according to Indian currency for the 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. It will be available in two colour options Admiral Blue and Crystal White. The device is now up for sale via Vivo’s official Filipino website. The smartphone is expected to arrive in other markets soon.
Vivo V19 Neo specifications
Vivo V19 comes with Ultra O screen 6.44-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. The smartphone runs on Funtouch OS 10 skinned on top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 Octa-Core processor with six Kyro 460 Silver cores with 1.8GHz clock plus two Kyro 460 gold chips with 2.0GHz clock. It is paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X-3733 memory with 128GB of storage.
For imaging duties, there is a quad rear camera set up consisting of a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. Further assisted by a secondary 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, there is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera housed inside a hole-punch display. The camera system on both front and the rear is supported by Super Night Mode and Super Night Selfie features.
In terms of connectivity, there is a dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, GLONASS, and a USB Type-C port. The device comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor, It comes with a 4,500mAh battery 18W fast charging support.
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Here are some tips from Google for those working from home on G-Suite
The coronavirus pandemic has taken the world by storm insisting the employees from every corner of the world to take work from home. However, many countries including India have lifted the imposed lockdown due to dropping the economy, however half of the workforce from every industry is still preferring to work at home to stay safe and to contain the spread of the deadly virus. To make it easier for them Google has come up with few tips to brush up their G-Suite skill during the quarantine.
“The more people work from home, the more help we can use collaborating. If you use G Suite’s content collaboration tools—Google Docs, Sheets and Slides—we have some quick tips, based on our popular series of short videos, that can help you take your productivity game up a notch,” the company in its blog post said.
Here are five tips for users working at home on G-Suite:
- One can add comments or even suggestions to make the document better or to update a slide. You can make use of the comments to give feedback or to interact around the content. To do this firstly highlight the sentence if you want to interact, then right-click and select comment. Now inside the box, you can leave feedback or comment. You can also tag a teammate by typing the “@” sign and their email address, and check the box to assign them an action item (they’ll receive an email notification). In addition to this, you will be able to use suggestion mode to propose edits without replacing the original text—then, the document owner and users with edit access can accept or reject the changes.
- Sometimes we need to see what changes or how the old version of your documents has evolved or to restore your earlier version of Doc, Sheet or Slide. Google explains that you can do this in the file by clicking the grey text at the top saying “Last edit was on [date].” After this, a list of your last edited version will show up at the right column according to date as well as time. Clicking on a particular version will allow you to view associated changes. You can also revert to a particular version by clicking “Restore this version” (a blue button on the top left above your file). You can even name your versions to help keep track and quickly find the one you’re looking for. If you’re working in Sheets, use edit history to track edits for a specific cell.
- The G-suite users will also be able to have a live discussion around their project in order to cooperatively discuss and edit a file in real-time. This can be done by having a virtual meeting via Google Meet, click the Present button, choose the content you’d like to present such as Docs, Sheets as well as Slides then click Share (you can present your entire screen, a window or a Chrome tab).
- Now the slow internet connections will not stop you from being productive. G-Suite features are also available for those having a weak or no internet connection; it also works offline. Yes, the offline mode allows you to still create, view and edit Docs, Sheets and Slides even when you are offline. This can be done by enabling Offline mode in Google Drive, open Settings (click the gear icon in the top right of your screen in Drive) and check the box next to Offline. Then right-click on what you want to work offline and select “Available offline.”
- Now you can comment on a colleague’s Word document, PowerPoint slide, or on an Excel spreadsheet. Using the Office edition one can also edit, comment and collaborate on Microsoft Office files, even if they don’t have Office installed. To do this go to Google Drive and double-click your Office file, which will open a preview of the file. At the top, click Open in Google Docs, Sheets or Slides. Then you can edit, share and collaborate as you usually would in a G Suite file and your changes will be saved to the original Office file.
WhatsApp multi-device support spotted in the latest beta version, will be available in future
Since the past one year, we have been hearing that to make its app more user friendly WhatsApp is working on a new feature to its smartphone platform that will allow users to enable multiple devices with one account. Now according to new development, the instant messaging service will soon bring this feature on its platform. A screenshot has been shared on the microblogging website Twitter giving us the indication the multi-device support is still under the pipeline and will soon be rolled out for the beta testing.
According to a new tweet by WABetaInfo which shares all the important updates related to WhatsApp the company will allow the users to use the messaging service with one account enabled on multiple devices. The WhatsApp beta tracker has also shared a screenshot to confirm that the upcoming feature is under development and is yet to be released.
The company is working on the ability to use WhatsApp accounts from four devices at the same time and would use Wi-Fi to connect or sync your data from multiple devices. The tweet reads, “Yes, it’s the ability to use your WhatsApp account from 4 devices at the same time. Under development, but it’s great!” In some of the previous reports that stated that WhatsApp parent company Facebook is working on a UWP version of the application that will allow this feature to take place. It will be platform agnostic and consumers can use the messaging service with one account enabled on multiple devices and expected to be rolled out to Android as well as iOS devices. A concrete timeline for the rollout has not been confirmed as yet. But if we go by the past rollouts by WhatsApp, this update should be out in the coming months. Moreover, a very recent report also claimed that the much-anticipated feature was spotted in the latest WhatsApp version 2.20.143 beta for Android beta users. As purported by WABEtainfo only one can make use of the multi-device support by just scanning the QR code. This means that you won’t be disconnected from your main device when you try to log in from a different phone. According to a shared screenshot which shows that the string “Use WhatsApp on other devices”, suggesting that other devices will be able to use the same account in the future. The connection to the internet won’t be necessary for the main device!Yes, it's the ability to use your WhatsApp account from 4 devices at the same time.
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) June 12, 2020
Under development, but it's great!
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It is also being suggested that this feature is important for those using a tablet. “Android, WhatsApp is currently working, on the 2.20.143 beta update, on the main registration screen, that asks to use your WiFi network to save data” the report stated. However, in the coming months, the feature will be available on the platform and it is important to note that all your devices will be getting incoming messages when the multi-device feature is active, and all actions will be synced (for example starring a message, muting/archiving a chat, etc..). For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App.I've talked about multi device support for future versions.
— WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) April 2, 2020
WhatsApp already shows the string "Use WhatsApp on other devices", suggesting that other devices will be able to use the same account in future.
The connection to the internet won't be necessary for the main device! pic.twitter.com/DpdfxSo3it