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New WhatsApp Update

You’ve got to hand it to WhatsApp for completing more than a decade of existence and still continue to be the most preferred messaging app despite receiving several competition from several others that came up like Telegram and Signal.

It has come out with several interesting features over the years as Meta, its owner, wants to leave no stone unturned to keep its supremacy intact because it isn’t easy for one particular application to sustain for a longer period unless it continuously upgrades itself on a regular basis.

WhatsApp

In Brief

The latest feature that WhatsApp has come up with is one that will allow users to watch Status from WhatsApp’s chat list directly for iOS users, which is now possible due to the beta version 22.18.0.70.

This version is now in its testing phase and therefore, isn’t available to all users and once all the tests are complete, all WhatsApp users will be able to avail it, which is similar to Stories, and now videos and images can be published and vanish in the next 24 hours.

This isn’t the only feature that users can look forward to as there are several others in the pipeline like screenshot blocking and three new ones regarding privacy that are currently under testing process.

Also Read Here: Transfer WhatsApp messages and media from Android to iPhone

Amazon App Quiz for August 22

Amazon is many things to many people and has been a massive ecommerce portal since many decades and there is a reason for that. However, one thing that isn’t discussed as prominently is the Amazon App Quiz, which is an extremely useful feature for youngsters.

By taking this quiz every day, people can improve their general knowledge by answering five questions related to current affairs and GK. However, this feature is only available on the Amazon’s mobile app so if you want to try it out, you need to download and install it in your smartphone.

The quiz goes live where players get a chance to win Rs.5,000 as Amazon Pay Balance by answering all five questions correctly by choosing one out of four options, which needs to be the correct answer.

If all answers turn out to be correct, the participants will enter a lucky draw from which the quiz winners will be selected. Therefore, if you want to try it out, it can be done through the following steps.

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Steps

The app is available under Fun Zone on the mobile app only. Once you download it, open the Amazon App and login into your account via email ID or your mobile number following which you scroll down to the bottom and tap on the Amazon quiz.

There is a search bar at the top where you can search for Amazon quiz and tap on it once it appears. You will find all the questions mentioned that you can answer one by one and submit them in order to enter into the lucky draw where the winners will receive a mail from Amazon.

The questions for August 22, 2022 are as follows:

Question 1 – Who among these claimed 3 gold medals at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games?

Answer – Achanta Sharath Kamal

Question 2 – Advait Chandan is in the news for recently directing a Hindi remake of which famous Hollywood movie?

Answer – Forrest Gump

Question 3 – This year’s third and final supermoon was visible between August 11 and 12, it was also called what?

Answer – Sturgeon Moon

Question 4 – What is this shape of Christmas ornament called?

Answer – Baubles

Question 5 – This monument, called Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, in Spain is a what?

Answer – Opera House

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Wordle 429 for August 22

Wordle is an excellent word game that everyone should play in order to improve their focus and concentration skills. In this game, you need to guess the word that will be in the form of a riddle where you will get subtle hints and clues about it.

Although a newbie would find it difficult to crack it in the beginning, once he gets used to it, it will become easy to manage and soon it will be child’s play to guess words with the given clues.

A web-based game that is quite simple to play although for beginners it would look like rocket science when in fact it is anything but. It has achieved immense popularity over the years with millions of followers across the globe.

Every day you get a riddle that you need to crack with the help of hints and clues. Wordle 429 for August 22, 2022 too has a riddle that readers have to guess and today it is both noun and verb with two vowels that begins with a consonant and ends with it.

As a noun, the word refers to something that is good and worthy, especially so as to deserve praise and accolades. It points to a person or thing that is worthy of reward and has the requisite skills to take up the mantle and successfully implement the task at hand.

The Wordle for August 22 is MERIT.

Wordle 429

Garena Free Fire Max Codes for August 22, 2022

Garena Free Fire Max has become arguable the most successful battle royale action adventure in the past 5 years of its launch with little competition from others. It has organized a massive celebration for the occasion where players will be invited to try their skills out with the game.

Garena free fire

What sets this game apart from its counterparts is that not only are the levels tough but you get enough rewards in order to proceed to other levels. Once players are introduced to this game, they’re hooked immediately and would like to know more about it.

However, once you cross the initial stages, the going becomes harder and harder as it is difficult to crack the levels without the help of redeem codes to back you up following which the game is easy to manage.

Redeem codes help you not only to easily crack all the levels but also receive massive rewards in return like costumes, weapons, arms, gold, silver, and many other precious stones.

The codes for August 22, 2022 are as follows:

FFX6-0C2I-IVYU

FFA0-ES11-YL2D

FFXV-GG8N-U4YB

FFE4-E0DI-KX2D

HK9X-P6XT-E2ET

FFPLNZUWMALS

FFMC2SJLKXSB

FFPLOWHANSMA

C23Q2AGP9PH

FFMCLJESSCR7

FFPLFMSJDKEL

F2AYSAH5CCQH

5FBKP6U2A6VD

5XMJPG7RH49R

SARG-886A-V5GR

FFBC-T7P7-N2P2

FFPL-PQXX-ENMS

Top ten best smartphones for gaming under 30,000 in 2022

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Top ten best smartphones for gaming under 30,000 in 2022

Mobile gaming has grown in popularity in recent years, particularly in India, with games such as Call of Duty: Mobile and BGMI among the most popular and graphically demanding in the country right now.

To enjoy these games, you’ll need a smartphone with adequate horsepower to provide the finest performance and fidelity in these games for the smoothest experience, so here’s a list of some of the top smartphones available in India around 30000.

Here are our current recommendations for the best smartphones under Rs. 30,000.

Realme GT 5G

Top ten best smartphones for gaming under 30,000 in 2022

The Realme GT isn’t a top-end killer, but it is an excellent all-arounder. The Realme GT, which starts at Rs 37,999, lacks features such as an IP rating and wireless charging but still proves to be a good all-rounder.

It is aimed at young people who want a no-frills performance-oriented smartphone, and its top variant is only available in Racing Yellow vegan leather. It has a Super AMOLED display with a high refresh rate that gamers will appreciate. This phone has a top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and plenty of RAM, so it can handle even the most demanding games. The cameras also perform admirably in terms of still photography and video recording.

Realme GT 5G Specifications Table

Display 6.43 inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888.
RAM 12 GB
Storage 256 GB
Battery Capacity 4500 mAh
Rear Camera(main) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP.
Front(selfie) Camera 16MP.

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G

Top ten best smartphones for gaming under 30,000 in 2022

This smartphone (OnePlus Nord 2T 5G) has minor improvements over the previous model. Its design is mostly the same as before, but there are some changes around the back, including a new camera layout.

Its processor has been upgraded to a Dimensity 1300 SoC, which slightly boosts performance. The display remains unchanged, with a refresh rate of 90Hz.

OxygenOS 12.1 runs on top of Android 12. It comes with very little bloatware and only one third-party app. Software performance is smooth and everything feels fluid thanks to the 90Hz display.

Also Read: Best Smartphones for Moms under Rs.25,000

Gaming performance is also quite good. Unlike the original Nord, the phone still lacks a macro camera, but the primary camera can capture decent close-up images. The low-light performance is excellent. The battery capacity remains unchanged, but charging power has been increased to 80W by OnePlus.

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G Specifications Table

Display 6.43-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300.
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera(main) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP.
Front(selfie) Camera 32MP.

Oppo Reno 7 5G

Top ten best smartphones for gaming under 30,000 in 2022

The Oppo Reno 7’s new design is appealing. The phone’s rounded frame and curved edges give it a sleek appearance. The Reno 7 also has the same laser-etched pattern on the back as the Reno 7 Pro, which looks good and repels fingerprints. The 6.4-inch AMOLED display is the same as on the previous phone. It has a full-HD+ resolution, and a refresh rate of 90Hz, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Oppo phone has not updated the Reno 7’s SoC, which remains the MediaTek Dimensity 900 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Oppo Reno 7 uses the same software as the 7 Pro. On a daily basis, the Oppo Reno 7 has performed admirably. The SoC can easily handle typical productivity and social apps. Battery life appears to have been affected by the increase in battery capacity to 4,500mAh (from 4,300mAh).

It’s a good phone overall, with no major flaws, but there are better feature-packed options available online that offer a lot more bang for your buck.

Oppo Reno 7 5G Specifications Table

Display 6.40 inch. 1080×2400 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 900.
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera(main) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP.
Front(selfie) Camera 32MP.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

Top ten best smartphones for gaming under 30,000 in 2022

The Samsung Galaxy A52s is an affordable high-quality mid-range smartphone. This makes it difficult to sell to both premium smartphone buyers and those looking for a solid mid-range smartphone.

Because it has a faster display, a new and updated processor with better overall performance, and 5G, the Galaxy A52s is positioned higher than the Galaxy A52.

While its design is identical to that of the Galaxy A52, it retains the IP67 rating, which appears to be its only competitive advantage. The improved 120Hz display keeps up with the competition, with deep blacks and stereo speakers that deliver loud and clear sound.

The camera’s performance in daylight is quite good, but low-light photos and videos leave much to be desired. Even though some competing smartphones cost much less, the battery life and charging speed are quite good.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Specifications Table

Display 6.50 inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G.
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera(main) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP.
Front(selfie) Camera 32MP.

OnePlus Nord 2

Top ten best smartphones for gaming under 30,000 in 2022

This phone (OnePlus Nord 2 5G) is the successor of the OnePlus Nord. It’s part of the Nord series, which is cheaper than the OnePlus 9 Series. The OnePlus Nord 2’s 6.43-inch AMOLED display boasts a fullHD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 is utilized on the smartphone’s front and back, providing it a premium appearance and feel.

OnePlus has kept the smartphone’s weight to 189g. It features a 4,500mAh battery and can charge at 65W Warp; the charger is supplied. It has a triple camera setup on the back, which includes a 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2-megapixel mono camera.

Also Read: 5 Best smartphones under 10K in India

The Nord 2 is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200AI processor and comes with 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB of RAM. OnePlus provides 128GB and 256GB storage options, but these are not expandable. The Nord 2 receives OxygenOS, as do other OnePlus smartphones, and runs on top of Android 11. In addition, you will receive two years of software updates and three years of security updates. The Nord 2 is a capable performer that can handle demanding tasks and apps with ease. The 4500mAh battery can power the device for about a day and a half. Charging is lightning fast, and the phone can be recharged from a dead battery in 32 minutes.

The Nord 2’s camera performance is good for the price. Photos shot in natural light are excellent, but those taken with the ultra-wide angle camera are not. The Nord 2 excels at close-ups and portrait shots. The phone’s low-light camera performance was also good, and with Nightscape mode, it can take better low-light photos. Overall, the OnePlus Nord 2 is a good choice for those on a tight budget.

OnePlus Nord 2 Specifications Table

Display 6.43-inch, 1080×2400 pixels.
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200.
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4500 mAh
Rear Camera(main) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP.
Front(selfie) Camera 32MP.

Poco F3 GT

Top ten best smartphones for gaming under 30,000 in 2022

The Poco F3 GT is a performance-oriented successor to the original Poco F1. The Poco F3 GT is well-built, with a metal frame and a glass back. This metal frame features “maglev” trigger buttons that are activated by sliders on the side.

You get a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It supports HDR10+ and has a touch sampling rate of 480Hz in-game turbo mode. Poco has chosen the Dimensity 1200 SoC to power the F3 GT, along with 6GB and 8GB of RAM. This device has storage options of 128GB and 256GB.

Poco managed to cram in a 5,065mAh battery and a 67W fast charger in the box. The phone can last more than a day and a half on a single charge and perform admirably in our HD video loop test. The included charger charged the huge battery quickly as well.

The Poco F3 GT features three cameras: a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The smartphone performed well in both daylight and lowlight conditions. The macro camera captured good details despite having a lower resolution.

Overall, the Poco F3 GT is a gaming-oriented smartphone with excellent performance for the price. However, it isn’t a great all-arounder and could use some camera improvements.

Poco F3 GT Specifications Table

Display 6.67-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 5065mAh
Rear Camera(main) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP.
Front(selfie) Camera 16MP.

Poco F4 5G

Top ten best smartphones for gaming under 30,000 in 2022

The Poco F4 5G is a well-designed smartphone with a premium look and feel. It has excellent gaming performance, an above-average battery life, fast charging, and a beautiful display that supports Dolby Vision HDR playback. The IP53 rating is an added bonus. This phone is a better buy than the Xiaomi Mi 11X (Review), which is essentially the same device but charges slower.

Poco F4 5G Specifications Table

Display 6.67-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera(main) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP.
Front(selfie) Camera 20MP.

Realme X7 Max

Top ten best smartphones for gaming under 30,000 in 2022

Realme released the new X7 Max 5G, which has a significantly more powerful SoC but a lower starting price than the X7 Pro 5G. The Dimensity 1200 SoC is ideal for both gaming and basic productivity. A 4500mAh battery and 50W fast charging are included, with a 65W charger unit included in the retail box. The battery life is excellent, and you should be able to go for several days on a single charge. The 6.43-inch Super AMOLED screen is bright and clear, but it isn’t the best we’ve seen. Stereo speakers improve the experience of playing video games and watching movies. Realme UI’s default apps do display some annoying notifications, but there are also many features.

Realme X7 Max Specifications Table

Display 6.43-inch, 1080×2400 pixels.
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1200.
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4500mAh
Rear Camera(main) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP.
Front(selfie) Camera 16 MP.

Oppo Reno 6

Top ten best smartphones for gaming under 30,000 in 2022

The Oppo Reno 6 shares several features with the Pro model, including the camera app’s Bokeh Flare Portrait effect, 65W quick charging, and a high refresh rate AMOLED display. The design is strongly reminiscent of the iPhone 12, but it appears to work in its favor. The 6.42-inch AMOLED display looks great. It has a full-HD+ resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, a refresh rate of 90Hz, and a claimed peak brightness rating of up to 700nits.

This is the first phone in India to utilize the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, which is powerful enough to tackle daily duties and games at full-HD+ quality, according to Oppo. The 4,300mAh battery capacity may not seem particularly impressive, but in daily use, I was easily averaging more than a full day on a single charge. The Oppo Reno 6 lacks the Reno 6 Pro’s rear depth camera, but otherwise has the same set of sensors on the front and back.

Oppo Reno 6 Specifications Table

Display 6.43-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 900
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4300mAh
Rear Camera(main) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP.
Front(selfie) Camera 32MP.

Mi 11X

Top ten best smartphones for gaming under 30,000 in 2022

The Xiaomi Mi 11X offers the very powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC at a surprisingly low price, with camera quality as a tradeoff. While this phone is great for gaming and entertainment, it takes average photos and videos during the day and performs poorly in low light. You get a large, bright, and vibrant 6.67-inch 120Hz full-HD+ display as well as a battery that will easily last you all day. Premium features include Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back, an IP53 rating, and stereo speakers. The Mi 11X comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, however, storage is limited to 128GB. Games run smoothly, and videos look fantastic on the screen.

Mi 11X Specifications Table

Display 6.67-inch, 1080×2400 pixels
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
RAM 6GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4520mAh
Rear Camera(main) 48-Ultrapixel + 8MP + 5MP.
Front(selfie) Camera 20MP.

 

Also Read: Check out the list for best 5G smartphones under 25000 

Xiaomi 12 & 12 Pro Announces MIUI Beta Update from Android 13

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Xiaomi always comes out with interesting updates regarding its devices every now and then with the latest being Android 13 based MIUI Beta update, which is now available for Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro handsets but only for 200 users during the first wave of updates.

Xiaomi made the announcement via Twitter and also added that all those testing the beta version should have a backup of all their relevant data before updating their handsets as the update process is going to take a longer time than is expected and affect the performance of the phone due to overheating.

The Xiaomi 12 update has the firmware version V13.0.4.0.TLCMIXM while the Xiaomi 12 Pro update has firmware version V13.0.4.0.TLBMIXM and both are over 4GB in size apart from the regular features.

NETWORK Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
LAUNCH Announced 2021, December 28
Status Available. Released 2021, December 31
BODY Dimensions 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)
Weight 204 g or 205 g (7.20 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY Type LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak)
Size 6.73 inches, 109.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~521 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
PLATFORM OS Android 12, MIUI 13
Chipset Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Adreno 730
MEMORY Card slot No
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
UFS 3.1
MAIN CAMERA Triple 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/1.9, 48mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
50 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide)
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS
SELFIE CAMERA Single 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm
Features HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR10+
SOUND Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
3.5mm jack No
24-bit/192kHz audio
Tuned by Harman Kardon
COMMS WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
FEATURES Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, color spectrum
Virtual Proximity Sensing
BATTERY Type Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Fast charging 120W, 100% in 18 min (advertised)
Fast wireless charging 50W, 100% in 42 min (advertised)
Reverse wireless charging 10W
Power Delivery 3.0
Quick Charge 4+
MISC Colors Gray, Blue, Purple, Green
Models 2201122C, 2201122G
SAR 1.09 W/kg (head)     1.05 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.60 W/kg (head)     1.00 W/kg (body)
Price $ 805.00 / £ 1,019.47 / € 849.00
TESTS Performance AnTuTu: 985226 (v9)
GeekBench: 3682 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -29.5 LUFS (Average)

Hands-On Video Online of the Google Pixel 7 Series, Reported to Have Up to 12GB of RAM

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Google Pixel 7 Series

The introduction of the Pixel 7 series this fall at the 2022 I/O event has already been confirmed by Google. Despite the fact that the company has already shown us how the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will look (followed by a real-life image), a recent hands-on video has allowed us to get a better look at the gadgets. Take a look!

Video of the Pixel 7 Series Hands-On Released

The early prototypes of the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro were opened by the popular YouTube channel Unbox Therapy. The video accurately depicts the Pixel 7 devices and contrasts them with the Pixel 6 series.

The Pixel 7 will reportedly be a little smaller than the Pixel 6, while the Pixel 7 Pro and the 6 Pro will reportedly look fairly similar. Additionally, the new Pixel 7 series appears to be narrower than the previous model. The Pixel 7 Pro’s bezels also appear thinner, possibly as a result of the device’s “aggressive curve around the edge.”

The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro differ from one another in a few ways as well. The Pixel 7 Pro has a more polished and mirror-like rear camera hump in contrast to the vanilla model, which has an aluminium finish. This is in addition to the additional rear camera for the Pro model.

Additionally, the Pixel 7 Pro is wider as well, whereas the Pixel 7 feels more portable. The Pixel 7 weighs 195 grammes, which is less than the 206 grammes of the Pixel 6, but the 7 Pro weighs about the same as the Pixel 6 Pro. You can see for yourself how things work by watching the video below.

Regarding the remaining information, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are anticipated to have next-generation Google Tensor 2 chipsets and displays that run at 90 Hz and 120 Hz, respectively. A 50MP main camera with a Samsung GN1 sensor and an 11MP Samsung 3J1 sensor for the front camera is anticipated for the phones.

The Pixel 7 series is anticipated to release in a couple of months. However, there is no known precise date. When this happens, we’ll alert you right away. Please keep an eye on this space for additional information.

 

 

Indian PC Market Saw a Growth of 17.8% in Q2 2022: IDC

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Despite a global chip scarcity, India’s PC market—which comprises desktops, workstations, and notebooks—reached record sales of 4.5 million units in November of last year. But the newest study from research company International Data Corporation (IDC) claims that this is the first time in the previous four quarters that the Indian PC industry has seen sales below four million. According to the survey, demand in the Indian marketplaces from April to June 2022 was extremely high and increased by 17.8% YoY. Even though more than 2.6 million laptops have been sold, the desktop market is not far behind, with over 1 million devices sold.

India’s Top 5 Computer Sellers

  • Despite a slight dip in overall sales, HP Inc. maintained its market-leading position with 30.8% of all shipments in the second quarter of 2022. The producer did well in the business laptop sector thanks to various government partnerships—Enterprise is awaiting orders.
  • With a market share of 21.6%, Dell Technologies also succeeded in keeping its place as the second most well-liked PC supplier in the nation. The corporation, like HP Inc., has achieved exceptionally well in the business sector but has suffered in the consumer market.
  • Lenovo came in third with a market share of 19.6% and significant year-over-year growth in the consumer market of 38.8%. However, the firm lost considerable impetus in the commercial sector because of delays in orders. The fourth-place finisher was Acer Group, which held an 8.9% market share. The business desktop segment had 66.7% growth for the corporation.
  • With 6.1% of all shipments in the second quarter, ASUS maintained its fifth-place position in the market. Although the company’s year-over-year increase was just 53.3%, it was maintained by the offline and gaming expansion.

The growth of the Indian PC market can be attributed to the increase in basic computing power and the delayed effect of the IT boom in India. The demand for improving the quality of smartphones and the use of tablets for basic purposes are also boosting the market. At the same time, India’s IT sector is booming, with major companies helping to drive it. Intel especially is making strides in the hardware market, with increased sales and support of research into future technologies. As well as this, the country’s e-commerce is doing well, with Amazon taking advantage of its prime position in the region. All in all, India looks set to become an even more important player in the global market.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Doesn’t Support 4K Video Recording

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Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

Whenever you talk about the best tech giants there are, Samsung will always be the first one that springs to mind and it launched its new device Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 a few days back on August 10, 2022, which is a foldable smartphone that has taken the fancy of many users and tech experts.

However, even the best devices have some technical issues and the same has happened to this new model as well because it has been found out that this feature does not support 4K video at 60fps with its 12 megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, which the makers have claimed can be sorted out with a software update.

It does have interesting features like a 7.6 inch dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex primary display along with a 6.2 inch dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity outer display apart from being powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC with 12GB RAM internal storage.

The cover display has a 10 megapixel selfie shooter while the main display down under has a 4 megapixel selfie camera and finally, the batter power of the handset is 4400mAh that supports 25W fast charging support.

Xiaomi Civi 2, Redmi 11A is now 3C Certified

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When it comes to massive tech giants like Xiaomi, users expect nothing less than the best when it comes to devices and sure enough, the company lives up to its reputation by delivering on their goods, which is why it is right up there with its counterparts like Apple and Samsung.

There are some models that just cannot be explained into words especially when the brands are as big as Xiaomi or Redmi and the latest buzz coming around is that their model smartphones, Xiaomi Civi 2 and Redmi 11A, are now 3C Certified, or at least it is the buzz circulating but not yet confirmed according to other sources.

Xiaomi Civi 2 is going to be launched in September of 2022 or at least the grapevine says it because there have been leaked information in the past whenever a new device is just days away from being launched.

Brief Up

A reliable news portal has reported that two new Xiaomi smartphones have bagged a certification from China’s 3C website where one of them is Xiaomi Civi 2 and the other is Redmi 11A.

It is interesting to note that Xiaomi has not yet confirmed the existence of these two models, let alone any news regarding their launch so whatever anybody says otherwise has to be taken with more than a pinch of salt.

However, it needs to be mentioned that Xiaomi Civi comes with a 6.55 inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with a 12GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage capacity.

Then we have the triple rear camera setup of 64 megapixel primary sensor along with a battery power of 4500mAh with 55W fast charging unit, which are among the know features of this model.

Snapchat Web: How to Use Snapchat on Laptop

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Snapchat is one of the fast-growing mobile applications, and it is available to be used on your laptop. However, there are a lot of people who know very little about how they can use Snapchat on their laptops. The information in this article will tell you everything that you need to know about using Snapchat on your laptop.

In July, Snap said that it will launch Snapchat on the web, enabling users to send snaps and have video chats with pals from their PCs. Initially, Snapchat+ subscribers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand will have access to Snapchat for Web. Following the initial rollout, the business intends to make Snapchat for Web available to all users worldwide after rolling it out to Snapchat+ members in France, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. You can send messages and snaps using Snapchat on the web, along with video and voice calls for a chat. Users of Snapchat on the web are also able to access mobile messaging services including chat reactions. The Lenses function will eventually be included in video calls, according to Snap.

How to use Snapchat on Desktop at web.snapchat.com

  • Users must go to web.snapchat.com and log in using their Snapchat username and password to access Snapchat for Web.
  • After that, you will automatically be required to do a two-step verification on your phone. Your discussions may resume where they left off on mobile once you launch Snapchat for the web.
  • Your Bitmoji will show up in conversations using a laptop when you use Snapchat on a desktop to let other users know that you are accessing the chat through Snapchat for Web.
  • A privacy screen is also included in the online experience, which conceals the Snapchat window whenever you click away to perform another action.

Messages sent using Snapchat on the Web will be removed instantly after 24 hours, much like the mobile app experience. Additionally, the organization claims that Snapchat for Web would stop users from capturing screenshots. Snap is aware that the device isn’t ideal and that users may still shoot pictures on the phone’s screen.

How to install Snapchat On a laptop?

The answer is yes if you’re wondering if you can install the Snapchat app on your PC or not. The business enables you to easily access the Snapchat Web PWA (Progressive Web App) whenever you want by allowing you to build a shortcut for it. The Snapchat laptop app installation instructions are as follows:

  1. Click on your profile symbol in the upper left corner of Snapchat Web after logging in.
  2. After that, choose “Create desktop shortcut” from the drop-down menu that appears.
  3. A popup will now appear in the upper right corner of the address bar. To acquire the Snapchat app on your laptop, click “To install” in this pop-up window.
  4. After installing Snapchat on your computer, you may make a desktop shortcut and add the program to the start menu or taskbar. Just that. Now you may use the Snapchat app whenever you want on your laptop.

Google search updates will prioritize real reviews over clickbait: The first update starts rolling out on Monday

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Clickbait is a scourge on the internet. It’s dishonest, it’s lazy, and it’s often just plain weird. But real reviews? Real reviews are something else entirely. They’re honest and real, they don’t try to manipulate you into clicking on something that isn’t worth your time, and they’re genuinely helpful in helping you understand whether an item is right for you. Imagine if the only thing people could get out of reading an article was a disappointment. That’s what clickbait is like. The practice is so common now that many social media platforms have taken steps to prevent it from happening within their networks and communities.

There’s been a lot of talk in the SEO industry about giant brands buying positive product reviews and reviewing sites/services that are willing to sell them. Google has long had a problem with this kind of activity. They’re finally taking action.

Things To Know About Google Search Updates

Google is implementing a number of changes to search to remove clickbait and improve the relevance of search results, giving original and authentic evaluations priority over repeated data that circulates on aggregator websites. According to a blog post claiming the rating adjustments, the changes in the form of two updates would be implemented in the coming weeks. We know that information that appears to have been created more to entice clicks than to enlighten readers is not beneficial. In order to make it simpler for people to access helpful material created directly by and for people, we’re introducing a number of updates to search starting next week for English users worldwide, according to the release.

Especially for online educational resources, entertainment, retail, and tech-related content, this upgrade will assist ensure that unoriginal, low-quality content does not rank prominently in search. According to Google spokesperson Jennifer Kutz, a simple search ranking update known as the “Helpful Content Update” will start rolling out internationally to English users on Monday, August 20. Within the next several weeks, a second replacement will likely be “to make it even simpler to identify high-quality, unique reviews.” The digital giant changed how products are evaluated.

Comparatively, the Brave web browser unveiled a fresh function that also promotes material from Stack Exchange and Reddit. These may be discovered without having to add anything to the end of search phrases in its “Discussions” section. After noting that more people are going to Reddit to get reliable evaluations and solutions to their questions, the announcement for this browser feature made a passing reference to the idea that “Google search is dying.”

Who Will Get Benefited By This Update?

These adjustments may be especially helpful for users of the Reddit append “hack,” which filters away useless websites in search results in favour of actual human encounters. This is demonstrated while looking for “hardware” evaluations. For example, launching a Google search for “Sony WH” in the US returns two results, with “Reddit” appearing above the word “review” for the well-liked Sony WH-1000XM line of headphones. Although Reddit isn’t specifically mentioned in Google’s blog post as a source for the more individualized and authentic content, it’s difficult to avoid drawing the connection given current search trends.

Google is making this switch because they want to promote high-quality content while removing all manipulative practices used to get attention in search results. This ultimately gives small businesses an opportunity by making it harder for bigger businesses to rank. If you’re trying to engage your audience, use your strengths as a jumping-off point, and provide content that will benefit your audience, you are more likely to benefit from this update.

Why You Should Eliminate Clickbait

Reviews are the most talked about topic when it comes to search engine optimization. The fear of negative reviews has led to services that will remove all of them for you at an alarmingly high price. Some companies have even been attacked by review manipulation in the past few years, with Google stepping in and changing how businesses can influence their rankings due to strong review leadership tactics. You have to know what your audience wants, and you have to be able to make it sound like they’re getting it. The problem is, if you aren’t careful, you can alienate the very people reading your content in the first place. You may be tempted to write clickbait headlines that promise your readers the world, but if they don’t deliver on their promises, they will just stop reading your content and go elsewhere! The solution is simple: make sure your clickbait headlines are true! If you want to increase traffic and engagement with your brand, then make sure that what you promise in the text matches up exactly with what people will get when they read it. On its Search Central site, Google provides guidance for creators to help them “create content which will be valuable” once the company’s latest upgrades go live.

Here’s How To Tell If A Review Is Real Or Not

  1. Check the reviewer’s profile: If the reviewer has only written one or two reviews, or if they have a small number of followers, it doesn’t mean that their review is invalid—but it does mean that there’s a higher chance that the review is fake.
  2. Look at the date of the review: If it was posted recently and most of the other reviews you’re looking at are several years old (and still exist), then there’s probably a pretty good chance that this person has been posting fake reviews for a while now.
  3. Look at the star rating: If it stands out from all of the other ratings on the page, that could be an indication that someone has been trying to manipulate their star rating with made-up accounts by giving themselves 5-star ratings on every single product they’ve ever reviewed just in order to boost their credibility as an expert in that field.”
  4. Similar phrasing: If you see suspiciously similar phrasing in different reviews. If two reviewers use almost the same words, it’s possible that they’re not real customers—or at least not actual customers simultaneously.
  5. Finally, if you see any obvious grammar or spelling errors in the reviews, it may indicate that they were written by someone who doesn’t speak English as their first language—and, therefore, not an actual customer.

Google’s new search method is a big win for consumers, but it could be bad news for companies and businesses. Since clickbait is valued less highly—and real reviews are valued more highly by Google—it will lead to fewer websites receiving organic traffic from Google search results. Fake reviews are deceptive, and they prey upon readers wanting to find honest, unbiased information. This update from Google sends a message that this behaviour will not be tolerated. Perhaps the bigger message is that online consumers shouldn’t blindly trust everything they read, even if it comes up on their first search. Going forward, clickbait and straightforward ad links will no longer dominate page one of Google search results. We believe this is a good change as it will improve user experience and content quality across the web. Hopefully, this change will provide greater transparency for business owners and allow them to compete on an even footing with review sites that prioritize social accounts and email lists.

 

Electric-Double Decker Bus gets App-Based booking in Mumbai

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Business has indeed picked up in the city of dreams, Mumbai, as now you can book an electric Double Decker bus via booking it through apps as Mumbai’s BEST Bus Service has given a huge contract to a private company for supplying around 900 to 1000 electric buses in different phases.

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) is all set to launch two electric buses, including the electric double decker one, within a few days where the single decker electric bus is for the app based premium service and the double decker air-conditioned one will be launched at an NCPA-based function set to take place in south Mumbai.

The event will be graced by numerous dignitaries that include Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways in the central government, Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM and ex-CM of Maharasthtra, along with others.

Brief Up

The single decker bus will be blue in colour while the double decker model will be black and red, both of whose pictures have gone viral on social media and received a positive response from users that can’t wait to try it out when it comes out sometime next week.

The private company that has received the contract from BEST to deliver the 900 electric buses will be delivering 50% of them sometime in March 2023 and the other 50% later on in different phases.

Passengers can now book their seats via mobile app-based premium public transport that will be launched in the city very soon for which they need to shell out more fares as compared to the conventional buses.