India has always had a mixed to frosty relationship with Middle-Eastern countries although there are a few exceptions but things have been looking up ever since Narendra Modi took over as Prime Minister as everything is working in a smooth and systematic way.
Whether it is UAE, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, or any other, India has established good relations with most of them especially since UAE is one of the biggest oil exporters in the world.
The concept of Digital India was one of the first initiatives that the Modi Government came up with during its first tenure from 2014-19 while the demonetization of Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes was seen as a revolutionary step by many to curb black money although it had its fair share of detractors.
The massive drive led to the rise of digital payments in the country as platforms like Paytm skyrocketed in popularity as during the two-month period of currency exchange where old notes were exchanged for new ones, Paytm was the primary source of transactions.
Then came other portals like Phone Pe, BHIM App, Google Pay, among others that paved way for Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which is the payment system developed by National Payment Corporation of India through which peer-to-peer transactions are made easier.
It is the new mode of payment in which mobile phones are used for transferring funds between two bank accounts and now, in 2022, India is the largest country in the world with the maximum transactions done through UPI while superpowers like USA are far behind in this medium.
In present day politics, India and Saudi Arabia are holding talks for institutionalizing Rupee-Riyal trade as they thing prospects are highly feasible at the moment aside from taking the opportunity of introducing Rupay Cards and UPI Payment System in the country, which will bring a massive change as the instant payments system has brought in India.
All the priority projects are being taken into consideration between both countries as there is a mutual agreement to expand and diversify trade and commerce, eliminating trade barriers, which include to social measures like sanitary and physio-sanitary remedies for women, authorization of Indian pharmacy products in Saudi Arabia, among others.
Digital Payments are, more or less, likely to be successful once the UPI Payment system is implemented in the country, which are speculated to play a huge role in boosting bilateral ties between India and Saudi Arabia to a whole new level as the country may well become the first country in the Middle-east to fully embrace UPI as the new mode of payment.
Being India’s fourth largest trading partner, Saudi Arabia is one of the biggest oil exporters for the country due to which the former is largely dependent on the latter to meet its oil requirements and in fact, during April-July 2022 phase, Saudi was India’s second largest import partner of crude oil, after Iraq.
Also discussed during the bilateral meeting was the 41 areas of cooperation under four of the biggest domains of food security & agriculture, IT & Technology, Industry & Infrastructure, and Energy.
To conclude, it will be interesting to see how the India-Saudi bilateral relations will turn out as they have joined hands for many international projects with some of them already in the pipeline ready to be implemented in due course, with oil trade being considered the spine that held them together.
Apple has been on a roll since the past few years with 2022 being, more or less, the year of Apple in more ways than one as the tech giant has come out with one excellent device after another this year and with many others lined up in the pipeline with many more coming up for 2023.
It seems that Apple has taken it upon itself to launch at least one new iPad model for 2022 with the latest being the brand new iPad Pro 2022 with many users speculating that IPadOS 16, that had been delayed for some time back, will also be releasing simultaneously.
As it generally happens prior to the launch of any new device, iPad Pro 2022 too has been subjected to an online leak although it appears to have come from reliable sources in the form of a listing on the official website of Logitech.
There are two new iPad Pro 2022 versions listed on the website- 4th Generation 11-inch iPad Pro and 6th Generation 12.9 inch iPad Pro and they both are reportedly compatible with Crayon Stylus, which is a digital pencil and is the only third party digital pen to offer same functions as Apple pencil.
Logitech will have prior in-hand knowledge of Apple’s plans on the iPad Pro line-up of laptops that it has planned for the future, which is also one of the most loyal, credible, and reliable sources that reveals the launch of new products well in advance.
Conclusion
iPad Pro 2022 will come with many unique features and specifications to its credit that Apple will release an official confirmation of in due course although unofficial sources claim that the laptop will be launched in October 2022 but, at the end of the day, these sources are ‘unofficial’ and therefore, have to be taken with a grain of salt.
OnePlus 11 Pro is likely to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor
The display of OnePlus 11 Pro could offer 120Hz refresh rate
The smartphone is yet to be officially confirmed by the company
Brief Summary
OnePlus has a lot of expectations riding upon it as the launch of its new device, OnePlus 11 Pro, is mere months away because the launch date, as of now, is November 27, 2022, and there are a lot of expectations riding upon it to match up to its predecessor, OnePlus 10 Pro.
The Chinese brand has yet to confirm about the handset and further details as it is going to be the flagship model in the OnePlus 11 series where you will get to see some much needed upgrades so as to make it different from the previous models.
The big news is that OnePlus 11 Pro has been leaked online along with its features and specifications so the general public has now an idea as to what to expect from the official device when it launches eventually.
It has been receiving many positive response online and renowned tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has claimed credit for leaking the handset to the public and while November 27 is the date of launch so far, there are strong rumours that the handset will come out in early 2023.
Also Read: OnePlus 10 Pro Gets Android 13-Based OxygenOS 13 Open Beta 1 Update: The new upgrade you should know about!
Features & Specifications of OnePlus 11 Pro
As per reliable sources, OnePlus 11 Pro is expected to come with a 6.7 inch QHD + AMOLED display along with a 120Hz refresh rate and will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. It will run on Android 13 as per the leaked report and Hemmerstoffer has confirmed that there are further specifications in this matter.
The device will reportedly be available in two storage variants viz. 8GB RAM + 128GB internal configuration and 16GB RAM + 256GB internal configuration while the triple rear camera setup will have Hasselbad brand along with a 50 megapixel primary sensor, 48 megapixel ultra-wide angle camera lens and a telephoto sensor of 32 megapixel.
Now coming to Connetivity, OnePlus 11 Pro will include other features like Wi-Fi 6E, 5G Services, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. The handset will also feature a fingerprint sensor necessary for authentication purposes and finally, a battery power of 5,000mAh that comes with a 100W fast charging support.
It will be interesting to see as to what the actual device is going to be as and when it comes out since the launch is not far off. One can expect the company to come out with official news on the matter.
The faster the 5G networks will be rolled out in India, the faster India can leap ahead of other nations and become a digital country
Since fiberisation and other investments for the telcos will take a lot of money and time, the telcos can share infra costs and resolve their issues faster than ever
The telcos will need to invest a lot on the ground level infrastructure
Brief Up
If there is something that is most looked forward to in India, in the technological field, it is the advent of 5G services that are expected to happen around late 2022 or sometime later in 2023.
Although no specific news has been confirmed on the matter, the telecom ministry has vouched that it will be out in the country sooner than later although no one gave a specific date or time for the launch.
5G Networks involve much more than high frequency spectrum being purchased and deployed because there is more to the story than meets the eye because to ensure that 5G network succeeds in a country like India, there are certain procedures to be followed.
It is no secret that the 5G project is a mammoth endeavor for which the ground-level infrastructure is abysmal to say the least, for which the telecom industry (telcos) has to invest a lot and that too wisely so that nothing is squandered for unnecessary things.
High-frequency networks have to be delivered in a steady and seamless manner for which more and more towers have to be installed along with building micro-sites, the process of which is called fiberisation.
Then we have the spectrum that has to be available at an affordable price for the telcos but if the costs are too high, telcos will do either of the two things- ignore it or the end consumers will have to pay for the services from their own pockets.
The telecom industry has to share the infra costs beforehand as investing in Fiberisation is no easy task and when you add other investments to the project, not to mention numerous miscellaneous expenses, the time and money will be greatly depleted to go ahead with the project.
Vodafone Idea, while being a reputed brand in India, cannot afford to take up the project as it will fall short of the required investments unless it shares its infra costs with other telecom giants like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.
With the amendment of licensing terms and conditions by the central government, telecom companies can share all the core network elements amongst one another as the new rules and regulations will inspire operators to come out with brand new services in short times along with saving investment for the infrastructure.
Conclusion
The Digital India initiative undertaken by the Modi Government will get a massive boost the faster 5G networks will be launched in India as the country will jump far ahead of other countries to become a digital sub-continent.
To sum up, 5G Network is a massive and complicated project that requires tremendous amount of skill, patience, perseverance, investment, and other things, to manage due to which the central government and telecom industry need to be on the same page and take wise decisions in the coming days.
No matter how big you make it in the business, there is always an off day or an extended period where things don’t go as smoothly because after every golden age, there is the twilight period of wane where you’ve lost your sheen like a blunt axe that hasn’t been sharpened for years.
Flipkart is one of the biggest e-commerce portals in India where millions of people place online orders for something or the other with the latest being iPhone 13 smartphones. But, the portal witnessed the cancellation of a couple of these models.
In Brief
Many users had cancelled their orders for purchasing iPhone 13 within mere hours of booking them, which baffled many people working in the company. Quite a few users vented out their frustrations on Twitter for not receiving their orders on time and hence, decided to cancel them.
However, Flipkart was quick to clarify was some of the cancellations were, in their words, due to anomalies. But some users also complained that their refunds were taking longer than usual on orders placed on Flipkart’s ongoing Big Billion Days Sale event.
The matter is being worked out as Flipkart might soon issue a statement and apology to their customers for the situation whilst the online orders during festive sales continue to grow with each passing day.
WhatsApp Rolls Out Call Links, Group Video Call
You’ve got to hand it to Mark Zuckerberg for giving us Facebook and other platforms to cherish for a lifetime. There was a time when these platforms were seen as mere entertainment tools for spending leisure time but now have evolved into lucrative careers for many people.
WhatsApp is, today, the most popular messaging application we have and the credit goes to Meta, its owner, for rolling out new features to keep it relevant for more than a decade with the latest feature being Call Links.
It is through Call links that that will make group video calls easier where you just need to tap the instrument once for starting and joining a call. The group video calls are currently in testing phase to make sure they’re secure and encrypted whilst the process is being tested with 32 people.
It becomes difficult to answer group calls as they begin but the new ‘Joinable Calls’ feature will reduce the burden of answering to many people at a time by bringing in more spontaneity and ease of conversation in-person to WhatsApp Group calling.
If a group member misses the call while the phone rings, he/she can join later whenever they like where they can join in or leave the call as long as it is ongoing, which is quite easy to manage.
Apple Watch Ultra Durability Test; YouTuber Shows His Skills
Apple Watch Ultra was launched at the ‘Far Out’ event on September 7, 2022, along with the iPhone 14 series of smartphones with much fanfare where many people got to witness the brand new devices for the first time.
However, Apple emphasized on the structural durability of the new smartwatch by revealing that it has a titanium case and flat display glass with sapphire crystal coating, which is for rigidity and scratch resistance.
Even the best brands have to undergo scrutiny from tech experts or even common users with an affinity for gadgets, both of whom expect nothing less than perfection, especially from a tech giant like Apple.
Therefore, popular YouTuber, TechRax, decided to conduct a hammer test on Apple Watch Ultra so as to check whether the company’s claims on their newly launched device was true or not.
TechRax tested the device in a procedural way by conducting 2 different tests out of which the first was by dropping the watch from a 4m height, which did it no harm as there were no visible dents or marks on the casing or sapphire crystal glass.
Next, he placed the smartwatch in a box of nails and thumb tacks, following which he shook it vigorously. Upon opening, he found that the watch had no scratches and was completely unharmed.
If there is a popular web-based game that has captured the imagination of millions of users, Wordle will always be in the Top 10 or Top 5 of any list and can be considered an alphanumeric version of Sudoku.
The game is very simple to play where you have to guess the correct word via subtle hints and clues given for which ever user gets six attempts, which if he is able to guess correctly within the six, he is declared the winner.
Every day, the official website comes out with new clues that are there for 24 hours following which the site refreshes to give way for newer words. The Wordle Puzzle for September 27, 2022, is a bit confusing and a bit tricky due to which players need to have a level of advanced skills.
The word has quite a few challenging elements and is not that obscure to decipher but a beginner or a complete novice would find it difficulty in guessing it. But there is little to worry about under such circumstances.
The word has a repeated letter due to which you can find maximum four clues following which you have to focus on finding which word has been repeated twice. The word also has an uncommon letter that will take some time to work out.
The word begins with an ‘S’, has one vowel ‘O, and ends with a ‘Y’ and is the word used for French fries when they get cold.
One of the most crucial aspects of a fantastic smartphone experience is the device’s performance, and a flagship CPU guarantees the most satisfactory performance and dependability.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 are the most powerful chipsets, offering slight improvements to the CPU and the graphics processor.
These chipsets are used in the most recent flagship devices and are among the top Android options in 2022. As such, I’ve compiled a list of the top smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.
Do You Really Need A Phone With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1?
After upgrading to the newest flagship chipset, most consumers will only notice a little difference in their smartphone experience. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 family may be overkill for most jobs if you’re a casual user who only uses your phone for surfing the web, looking through social media, and playing the odd game.
Devices like the Pixel 5a deliver a fantastic all-around experience that arguably rivals the most expensive flagships. This suggests that a mid-range chipset like the Snapdragon 765G may better suit more fundamental daily chores.
Of course, if you’re a power user, you’re probably looking at the current flagship phones, which all include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU family. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets are used in some of the highest-end smartphones running the Android operating system.
As a result, these phones often offer the most incredible displays, cameras, and customization options. Those constantly switching between tasks, playing demanding games, or just wanting the best possible experience should bear this in mind.
Also, Qualcomm introduced the significantly improved Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 in the middle of the year. It’s stated that the CPU and GPU clock rates will increase by 10%, and efficiency will increase by 30%. Not many phones use it yet, but apart from that, it’s the same as the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
Also Read: From The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Processor To Different Price Ranges
List of 8 Best Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is not the first phone to include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU, but it is the greatest. This is because the phone provides a great deal of utility and allows for extensive work while on the go. No other smartphone matches it in design, screen, camera, processing power, and battery life.
The 6.8-inch screen on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has an AMOLED panel, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ compatibility. Also, its Gorilla Glass Victus+-coated display is the brightest of any device. The phone’s camera is perhaps one of its best features.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra has a whopping SIX high-quality cameras built right in. In addition to the fantastic primary camera with 108 megapixels, there is also a 10-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 10x optical and 100x hybrid zoom.
There are things you can’t do with this phone that you can do with no other phone on this list since it’s the only one that supports the S PEN.
The iQOO 9 Pro is another high-quality Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone. The 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with 2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and LTPO display technology found on this phone is stunning. The quality of the design and construction is superb. The rear has a leathery appearance and texture and shows few fingerprints.
The iQOO 9 Pro is a top-tier smartphone because of its excellent screen and design, but that’s not all it has. The battery life and quality of the device’s camera are other selling points. The primary 50MP camera has gimbal OIS, while the telephoto lens, which is also 16MP, also features OIS and 2.5x optical zoom.
It has a 4,700 mAh battery and supports Rapid wireless charging at 50W and reverse wireless charging at 10W, in addition to a 120W fast charge (complete charge in under 20 minutes). This smartphone excels in every way: design, screen, and functionality.
If you’re looking for a smartphone with excellent nighttime photography, go no further than the OPPO Find X5 Pro. This phone boasts a large battery in addition to its outstanding display and other features, such as water and dust resistance.
An enormous 5,000 mAh battery provides power, and it can be charged at 80 watts through cable charging or 50 watts wirelessly. The Find X5 Pro’s cameras also boast any smartphone’s most advanced image stabilization technology in 2022. The 50MP primary camera supports PDAF and OIS in all directions (3-axis sensor shift, 2-axis lens-shift).
The OPPO Find X5 Pro, too, looks great and is easy to use. There is no protruding camera module on the device’s back, simply a discreet one that fits in perfectly with the rest of the screen.
Xiaomi’s 12 Pro, which also uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, is a fantastic smartphone. Its screen quality is so high that it was awarded the DisplayMate A+ approval. The iQOO 9 Pro Mini features the same AMOLED panel and 2K resolution as the iQOO 9 Pro, but its screen size is just 6.73 inches.
It also has a top-notch camera. The 50MP triple back camera sets it apart from any ordinary phone on our list. The 50MP telephoto lens offers 2x optical zoom, while the primary camera includes OIS. It has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
The battery of the Xiaomi 12 Pro has a capacity of 4,600 mAh and can be charged from 0 to 100 percent in just 18 minutes, thanks to the device’s 120W rapid charging.
Several different charging standards are supported, including Quick Charge 4+, Power Delivery 3.0, Reverse Wireless Charging (10W), and Fast Wireless Charging (50W, 100% in 42 minutes). First Xiaomi phone to ship with MIUI 13 stable software based on Android 12.
Perhaps the most excellent Vivo phone of 2022 is the X80 Pro. It has some of the most cutting-edge features available in a Vivo smartphone. The phone’s display is quick and vibrant, and its small bezels add to its aesthetic appeal.
The Vivo X80 Pro’s camera configuration is one of the phone’s most notable features. The primary camera is a whopping 50 megapixels and boasts PDAF, Laser AF, and gimbal OIS.
The 8-megapixel periscope lens also has PDAF, OIS, and 5x optical zoom. The quad back camera includes 12MP telephoto and 48MP ultra-wide lenses. It sports a 32-megapixel camera on the front for taking pictures and making video calls.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen processor within the Vivo X80 Pro is kept at an optimal temperature by a VC liquid cooling solution with a soaking plate of 4285mm². The Vivo X80 Pro is an excellent smartphone that will meet any of your needs.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is debuting on the Realme GT 2 Pro. You won’t find a microscope lens on any of the other phones, but this one does. The Realme GT 2 Pro boasts a 3MP microscope lens with autofocus and 40x magnification, making it unique among the telephoto-lens phones on our list.
If you’re looking for a phone that can see objects from a distance, go no further than the Realme GT 2 Pro. As if its 2K 6.7-inch screen and excellent performance weren’t enough, this addition makes it a top contender for the most excellent smartphone of 2022. If macro photography is your thing, you won’t find a better phone on our list.
The phone’s large 5,000mAh battery is backed by a 65W fast charger, capping off the fantastic features and performance. The lack of wireless charging is the sole drawback, but the battery life is excellent.
The OnePlus 10 Pro stands out from the competition on at least two fronts, which is why it cut this article. For one, theoretically, its camera offers the most options. For starters, it boasts an always-on display and a 5,000mAh battery.
The OnePlus 10 Pro has an excellent screen. A 2k screen, 120Hz refresh rate, and LTPO display technology are all included. On the other hand, the camera functions are where things become exciting.
The primary 48MP shooter supports PDAF, Laser AF, and OIS in all directions. There is also an 8-megapixel periscope lens with a 3x optical zoom and optical image stabilization.
In 2022, the Motorola Edge X30 will be the least expensive phone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Surprisingly low for a high-end smartphone, the Edge X30 starts at only $599. It also has the fastest refresh rate of any smartphone on our list, clocking up at 144 frames per second. Furthermore, it has a 6.7-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution.
To keep the price low, Motorola had to give up a few things. Such a gadget, for instance, has a 50MP primary camera with OIS but lacks specialized cameras like a telephoto or microscope lens.
It contains a 5,000 mAh battery and supports a 68W rapid charge; however, neither wireless charging nor wireless charging in reverse is supported. But there is a version that employs hidden screen technology. The 60MP front-facing camera has the highest resolution of any of the devices on our list.
Conclusion
These are the greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Phones you can purchase in 2022. vivo offers three excellent phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, yet the Galaxy S22 Ultra provides S PEN and under-display camera innovation, respectively. These qualities make the ULTRA phones highly distinctive on the list.
Sony India has recently announced INZONE, which is a new gaming gear brand essential for gamers fond of playing on PC for hours together with little respite. It is a preferred form of gameplay as it reportedly sharpens the senses and maximizes gaming ability.
The INZONE headsets lineup shall have two new wireless headsets viz. the INZONE H9 with 32 hours of battery life and INZONE H7 with 40 hours of battery life with a wired headset added for good measure, which is the INZONE H3.
All three models are equipped with a flexible flip-up boom microphone with mute function due to which users will be allowed to communicate effortlessly in-game with squad members.
Sony India INZONE headsets will be available for purchase across Sony retail stores (Sony Center and Sony Exclusive), portal, major electronic stores and other e-commerce websites in India from 26th September 2022.
Model
MRP (in Rs.)
Best Buy (in Rs.)
Availability Date
INZONE H9
27,990/-
21,990/-
26th September 2022 onwards
INZONE H7
21,990/-
15,990/-
26th September 2022 onwards
INZONE H3
9,990/-
6,990/-
26th September 2022 onwards
Pre-action With Precise Target Detection
The 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming is activated by the INZONE Hub PC software, which reproduces 2ch stereo audio signals in 7.1ch surround sound as the game creators intended. This accurate sound reproduction boosts spatial awareness, enabling the player to precisely hear footsteps and movements.
High Advanced Tech
The pads are developed from Sony’s expertise in headphone technology, the diaphragms of the INZONE H9 and INZONE H7 are quite unique in shape and allow headphones to reproduce extremely high frequency sounds with high compliance. When you add authentic low frequencies for an illuminating gaming experience, the euphoria reaches at an all-time high.
The ducts on the housing of the INZONE H9, INZONE H7 and INZONE H3 are the ones that control and optimize low-frequency sound reproduction. It gives a powerful bass due to which sound depth seem incredibly authentic.
Comfortable Gameplay
Users can avail many hours of gaming pleasure and comfort all thanks to the wide and soft headband cushion spreads that weigh evenly across the player’s head that reduces any discomfort while wearing them. The earpads are shaped to reduce pressure on the player’s ears by optimizing contact with the side of their head.
Noise Cancelling and Ambient Sound Mode
INZONE H9 has multiple noise cancelling microphones that any performance disturbing noise at bay. For enhancing gaming experience, Sony has incorporated the same Dual Noise Sensor Technology used in the Industry-leading 1000X series headphones for invincible gaming.
It includes ambient sounds such as a phone call, the doorbell ringing or a person speaking while playing games with Ambient Sound Mode.
Interoperability for Better Gaming
The headsets are perfect for PS5 : Both INZONE H9 and INZONE H7 include on-screen indication due to which players can easily adjust settings on their headset and see all settings reflected on the screen in the PlayStation5 Control Center, along with gaming and chat balance.
It is due to this feature that players can change the volume balance between game audio and voice chat from the headset itself.
Mind Sustenance
Sony products come with good and plastic free packaging material, which uses only recycled materials and non-woven cellulose, which reflects Sony’s undue commitment to reducing the environmental impact of products and practices.
Key Specifications of Sony Inzone Headsets
INZONE H9: Wireless Noise Cancelling Gaming Headset: It comes with a precise target detection with 360 Spatial Sound. It is perfect for gaming and advanced technology optimizes acoustics due to which players can play for many hours with comfortable headband and earpads, with Noise Cancelling and Ambient Sound Mode, 32 hours of battery life and a 10-minute quick charge that increases game time for an hour
INZONE H7: Wireless Gaming Headset: Accurate target detection that comes with 360 Spatial Sound that enhances Gaming and advanced technology optimizes acoustics, Game for hours with comfortable headband and earpads, and 40 hours of battery life and a 10-minute quick charge offers up to an hour game time.
INZONE H3: Wired Gaming Headset: It comes with accurate target detection along with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and advanced technology optimizes acoustics
Vivo is what you can call an innovative global smartphone brand that is one of the biggest tech giants in existence today, which has rolled out one great device after another over the period of years and given stiff competition to the likes of Apple, Samsung, OPPO, among others.
The company has had an excellent 2022 with many devices that have tasted success and many more in the pipeline like the up and coming Vivo Y16 that many users are very eager to lay their hands on.
Vivo Y16 is the latest edition in the Y-series of smartphones that are going to be launched in India as makers have high hopes that they will be received just as well as their predecessors given the huge craze for Vivo smartphones in the country.
The company has expanded its Y-Series portfolio in India with the launch of Y16, which has, as is with any new device, some interesting features and specifications that we will look into along with the price tag so as to make it clear to the users and their expectations.
Price & Features of Vivo Y16
The handset comes with a starting price of Rs.9,999, which is for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant and Rs.12,499 for 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant while the Y16 device itself will be come in two stunning colors options viz. Stellar Black and Drizzling Gold.
The handset will be available for purchase on Vivo India e-store and across all its partner retail stores because makers want to spread its reach far and wide so that no user can complain about not able to avail it from their online platforms.
Customers can be privy to cashback offers of up to Rs.1,000 via Kotak, IDFC, OneCard, BOB, Federal, AU bank cards across all partner retail stores, while consumers purchasing the smartphone online can avail Rs.750 cashback via HDFC Debit/Credit cards.
Vivo Y16 comes with a 6.51 inch HD+ (1600×720) halo full view display that promises to deliver a wide and immersive view for binge-watching sessions. The handset sports a flat frame with a 2.5D curve design that has rounded corners, which are symmetrical from both front and back.
Coming to security features, there is a side Fingerprint scanner along with Face Wake feature so that the handset is unlocked in a quick and efficient manner. Furthermore, the Eye Protection Mode helps in effectively filtering blue-light and adjusting the screen to warmer colors, which considerably reduces eye-strain.
Coming to photos, the device has an AI powered dual rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP main camera and 2MP macro camera. There is also a 5MP front camera that is well equipped for capturing sharp, crisp, and vivid images that gives memorable moments.
Finally, there is the battery power, which comes with a 5,000mAh battery power and is powered by MediaTek P35 Octa-core processor through which daily hectic tasks can be easily handled and provide a smooth experience to all users. In addition, you also get an extended RAM 2.0 (4GB RAM + 1GB Extended RAM) along with a triple card slot that supports memory expansion of up to 1TB.
Conclusion
It is a good option for gaming aficionados as well as the handset comes with Funtouch OS 12, which is based on the Android 12 platform. Also you can avail Multi Turbo and Ultra Game Mode that gives the handset an additional boost while gaming through which games can be played non-stop for many hours.
Like all Vivo devices, Vivo Y16 follows Vivo’s commitment to ‘Make in India’ and is manufactured at Vivo’s Greater Noida facility that employs around 10,000 men and women ensuring all vivo devices sold in India are made by fellow Indians.
In terms of churning out topnotch content for the audience, Netflix India and Amazon Prime are the top two over-the-top (OTT) platforms in the country that have given us some of the best web-series over the past few years like Sacred Games, The Family Man, Mirzapur, among others.
It was Sacred Games that ushered in the OTT revolution in India and took the whole nation by storm with its innovative storyline, acting performances, background score, direction, production value, among others.
Netflix is the platform that many give credit for shooting an acting wizard like Nawazuddin Siddiqui into the celluloid stratosphere although he had become a name to reckon with through Gangs of Wasseypur 1 & 2.
Brief Summary
Sacred Games was Netflix’s first original series based on the novel of the same name by noted Writer/News Anchor Vikram Chandra that proved to be one of the biggest hit television shows on Netflix, eventually finding a place in The New York Times’ ‘The 30 Best International TV Shows of the Decade’ list.
The first season, consisting of 8 episodes, was released in 2018 in more than 189 countries in over 20 languages. Netflix, through this series, showed the entire world that Indian Cinema was way more than silly musicals with dance numbers and hyperactive melodrama that prompted the whole world to see Indian content in a whole new light.
Now we are in 2022 and Netflix is having booming business in terms of OTT content from India, which has finally provided a platform for great actors that was unable to get good roles in a film industry obsessed with the star system and a big chunk of credit goes to Netflix for the same.
Netflix Tudum 2022 was the second ever global fan event held by the global platform for its loyal fans so as to provide them with a first-hand glimpse of all their upcoming OTT projects throughout the world, including India, which is undoubtedly its biggest market in current times.
Tudum 2022 is one such event where Netflix wants to make the whole world familiar with its oncoming projects that they can look forward to alongside the teasers and trailers of their forthcoming releases on the platform, which includes Guns & Gulaabs, Kathal, Soup, among others.
International Projects
Apart from Indian projects, Netflix has a slew of International TV Shows lined up for the coming months, including new seasons of previous successful shows that we are going to discuss about.
Squid Game Season 2: It is a known fact that Squid Game was quite successful during its release, which prompted to come up with the sequel and its development is currently underway as Hwang Dong-Hyuk, director and creator of the original series is working on the script so that viewers won’t have anything to complain about.
Witcher Season 3: This is one that will most probably see a summer 2023 release as Geralt of Rivia, a firm favourite character of many an individual, is all set to come back for the new season after a year and a half along with Ciri, Yennefer, both of whom are played by Freya Allan and Anya Chalotra, respectively, while Henry Cavill is essaying Geralt.
All three stars graced the Tudum event where they announced the reveal timeline along with some artwork from Season 3. While the first season involved killing demons, the new season is speculated to be something different.
The Crown Season 5: The Crown, after a successful run for four season, is all set to make a comeback with the fifth on November 9, 2022, which is quite soon after the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II and will have some new characters and story arc that will definitely be appealing to its fans.
The Watcher: This TV series involves the Braddock Family that will move into their new home in a quiet neighbourhood but will find danger lurking at every step as they witness a shocking truth in and about the neighbourhood they’ve just come to.
Wednesday: This one is going to be a TV show based on the famous Addams Family and revolve around Wednesday Addams, daughter of Gomez and Morticia “Tish” Addams, and sister of Pugsley Addams. The first season will be out on November 23, 2022, and will involve Wednesday at Nevermore Academy, which is a spooky boarding school with many magical elements.
Conclusion
These are few of the shows that you can look forward to on Netflix as it is going to be a busy schedule for the global platform with a lot of expectations riding upon it that can go either ways.
Face is mirror of your soul is what experts have said and indeed, it has proven to be true on many occasions, if not all. Anyone can guess what is going on in your mind or in your heart by looking at your face but there are many people that are experts in hiding their true personality with their acting skills for which having an expressive face is important.
There are many folks that are obsessed with their face and looking good for which they are willing to go to any extent and spend any moment as long as they get the fruits of their investment.
Nowadays there are many ways to enhance your features via Botox, Facial, many other surgeries that one can think of. The sheer number of celebrities that are willing to go under the knife, despite potentially disastrous consequences, for getting stunning facial features is quite huge.
Brief Summary
Nowadays, people rely on Artificial Intelligence (AI) generators for editing their faces online, which is considered a foolproof way to alter the images completely according to the individual.
AI image generators are becoming more and more popular since the past few years with many examples that have outperformed their counterparts in terms of editing capabilities like OpenAI DALL-E.
DALL-E was once considered a privacy hazard but has slowly overcome the matter and evolved into a proverbial tool for editing human faces, which has been officially stamped on OpenAI where images can be altered easily.
The mere prospect of editing images with faces is not something that is practiced very often but OpenAI, via DALL-E, wants to provide users the liberty to edit pictures as they feel like due to the immense demand for such things for many years.
Many people constantly complain about the background scenes, outfits, and other problems in their images that they feel spoils their picture altogether, which is why OpenAI decided to sort out this issue once and for all.
With the help of DALL-E, which was launched in January 2021, users can now change outfits, edit background scenes, and other things but due to the immense risk of AI being misused by unscrupulous elements, the feature has been kept in limits so as to prevent any such catastrophe from happening.
Due to the AI security being breached a number of times, OpenAI has come out with massive improvements in their security system so that DALL-E will sort thing out and support human face editing with excellent filters.
There is a tendency among many users to generate content that is violent, sexual, and political that can lead to disastrous consequences but due to the new filters, which OpenAI claims to be of highly robust nature, such things can be prevented from happening and nipped in the bud itself.
Furthermore, OpenAI have confirmed that they have a policy due to which users cannot upload images of anyone without their consent, which was tested by using random celebrities’ names so that their images appeared with their face but due to the filters, nothing of the sort happened.
If you want to test Dall-E’s features, you can, for example, upload your own image where your eyes are covered following which you need to ask DALL-E to edit the face, features, clothes, or anything of your choice and see the results for yourself.
Once users get the AI tool, it can be used even further while people that want to gain access to it can do so by visiting the official website of OpenAI where you can learn about the procedures in detail.
Conclusion
All said and done, there are many folks that consider photo editing with faces as a violation of privacy as many have expressed skepticism on whether it is the right thing to do or not but, come to think of it, there is a sizeable portion of youngsters that are willing to do anything for fame with stripping being at the very least.
