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Google Doodle Today : Google celebrates the day of love with adorable hamsters

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The tradition of Google dropping interactive doodles for holidays remained intact today! Google is celebrating the day of love with you. The recent doodle shows two adorably cute hamsters, showing affection and love, but they need a little help from you.

The doodle allows users to solve the maze and reunite the love-struck hamsters stuck in a treacherous maze. The mission is to reunite the lovers by pulling a series of levers and switches until Google’s logo is complete. It is all themed on the quote how love takes you by surprise. The doodle also signifies that love can be full of twists and turns. But even through all ups and downs, it still brings the world closer, as described by Google reads.

Tech NewsWrap: Nokia G21 launched… and more

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Nokia G21 launched

HMD Global has unveiled a new smartphone – Nokia G21. The latest addition in the G series comes with top features and upgraded specifications when compared to Nokia G20. The handset is unveiled alongside Nokia Wired Headphones with 40mm drivers, soft over-ear cushions, and a foldable design. The latest Nokia G21 is priced at €170 (roughly Rs 14,577). It will come in two color options, including Nordic Blue and Dusk. The smartphone is available via official Nokia.com.

WhatsApp to get Communities, Cover Photo soon

WhatsApp has been said to be working on Communities for quite some time now. The Meta-owned messaging app has already started developing this feature for its Android-based apps. A new report details that WhatsApp has finally started developing its Communities features for its iOS-based app as well. WABetaInfo, the blog that tracks developments in WhatsApp has shared a screenshot of WhatsApp’s interface that shows how WhatsApp Communities would be introduced when the feature is finally rolled out to the users.

Redmi 10 2022 officially announced

Redmi 10 2022 has been silently announced for the global market. The mid-range offers key features such as a 90Hz display, 50-megapixel quad cameras, and a big battery. The handset has a 6.5-inch punch-hole display that offers a full HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, 405 PPI pixel density, and Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by MediaTek Helio G88 chipset paired with 4GB RAM with support for a microSD card for expanding the storage. The phone runs on Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 custom skin on top.

Apple releases iOS 15.3.1 with security and Accessibility fixes

Two weeks after the release of iOS 15.3, Apple is now rolling out iOS 15.3.1 and iPadOS 15.3.1 to iPhone and iPad users. The American Tech giant says this update includes security fixes as well as a fix for a bug impacting Braille displays. Users can update their iPhone to iOS 15.3.1 by heading to the Settings app, choosing General, then choosing Software Update. The update is available to those users running the public release of iOS 15.3, not anyone running the iOS 15.4 beta.

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Best Camera Smartphones under 25000 in India

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When it comes to smartphones, the multi-camera appears to be the rage. Their application, on the other hand, is more useful than decorative. Having numerous cameras provides customers access to a wider range of lenses, giving them more options when it comes to photography. However, choosing the finest camera phone can be difficult as there are so many options available in the market that undoubtedly makes the decision difficult.

We’ve put up this guide to help you decide what’s ideal for you, emphasizing the top camera phones overall. Check out our list of the best camera phones in India priced under Rs 25,000.

Motorola Edge 20 Fusion

Motorola Edge 20 and Motorola Edge 20 Fusion

The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion features a triple camera setup consisting of a 108-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies and video chats, it has a 32-megapixel front camera. The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion offer clean Stock Android and will appeal to purists on a budget. Other key features of this handset are MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor, OLED display, 5,000mAh, and more. Motorola Edge 20 Fusion price in India starts from Rs 21,499.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G caters to the lower end of the smartphone market. OnePlus claims that the CE in the name stands for Core Edition since the device is capable of delivering a core smartphone experience. It gets a triple camera setup consisting of a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2-megapixel mono camera. For selfies and video calls, it has a 16-megapixel front camera. Other key features of this smartphone are AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor, 4,500mAh battery, and more. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G price in India starts from Rs 24,999.

Samsung Galaxy A52

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a quad-camera setup at the back consisting of a 64-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, a 5-megapixel macro camera and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. Up front, the device carries a 32-megapixel selfie camera. Other notable specifications of the Galaxy A52 are full-HD+ Super AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 processor, 4,500mAh battery, and more. The Samsung Galaxy A52 price in India starts from Rs 24,539.

Samsung Galaxy F62

Samsung Galaxy F62

The Samsung Galaxy F62 comes with a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64-megapixel primary shooter, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a 5-megapixel macro lens. Up front, the Samsung Galaxy F62 comes with a 32-megapixel selfie shooter with 4K video recording capabilities. Other major features of the smartphone are a 7nm Exynos 9825 processor, Super AMOLED Infinity-O display, 7,000mAh battery, and more. The Samsung Galaxy F62 price in India starts from Rs 24,490.

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Important features to look out for in a smartphone camera

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The photography capabilities of smartphones have actually become a major selling point, and most customers inquire about the camera’s performance before buying a new phone. Undoubtedly, you already have a smartphone, but if you are in the market for one or just want to switch things up, here’s what to look for if shooting photos is on your ‘to-do’ list.

Bright Aperture

Image quality is substantially better on high-end smartphones from companies like Samsung and Apple, which have wider lens apertures than less priced handsets. Because the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has a bright f/1.5 aperture, it can capture photos with a blurred background, especially when the subject is close to the lens. It has one of the greatest cameras currently available in a smartphone.

Large screen

Because there isn’t a typical viewfinder, you’ll be holding your smartphone in your hand with 2 hands and using the screen as your viewfinder and shutter release. As a result, the larger the screen, the more information you’ll receive. Also, if the screen of a smartphone is made of Gorilla Glass, that’s a good thing because it’s more scratch-resistant. The greater the screen resolution, the sharper the picture will be, so verify the phone’s specifications for this. Even better if it’s an Apple phone with a Retina display, as photographs will appear crisp and clear.

Smartphone Cameras

A competition is currently underway to build a smartphone with the tiniest possible bezel, as well as a notch-free and chin-free design. It’s a difficult task, but some smartphone manufacturers are close to doing it.

Optical image stabilization

Image stabilization is a feature included into smartphone cameras that reduces the effects of camera shake on your images. Any movement you make will be caught up by the camera and will ruin your photo if you don’t have it. It can also improve the quality of video taken with your smartphone.

RAW

RAW is the term given to a certain file type, and the main benefit of shooting in RAW is that you may treat each photo the way you want it to look, rather than how the camera thinks it should look. RAW files also provide you more control over the final appearance of your photograph. Once you’re back in front of your computer, you can quickly modify the exposure and white balance, which is a far more difficult task. RAW files have a disadvantage in that their file sizes are substantially higher, which means they will take up more space on your smartphone.

Lenses & Zoom

Premium smartphone lenses are superb, and they can occasionally provide a better aperture than those found in compact digital cameras. Plus, because designers want smartphones to be as small as possible, there isn’t much room for an optical zoom, so they usually have a wide-angle prime lens, or a variety of prime lenses, instead, and we all know the advantages of primes over zooms.

The disadvantage is that many still use digital zoom, which is notoriously bad. If you use your feet instead of the pinch, you’ll get a far better photo on your smartphone.

HDR

CameraPhone

HDR, or High Dynamic Range, has been around for a while in photography, and now camera phone manufacturers are including it in their products. It’s supposed to let you take images with a wider dynamic range (shadows to highlights), and it does improve picture quality on phones like the current iPhone. There are instances when this feature will be more useful than others, such as when photographing landscapes, outdoor portraits in direct sunshine, or settings with a lot of backlight. If you’re in a situation where individuals are moving through the frame, avoid utilising this option because your phone will capture many images and combine them, causing any movement to show up in the final snapshot.

Camera control options

For the most part, the camera’s features will be really crucial, and each new phone appears to have even more options packed in. Most mid to high-end smartphones have a pro / manual mode in addition to the automatic ‘point and click’ option. What you can modify varies by phone, but you should be able to change the ISO, shoot in RAW, adjust the white balance of the photo, and use exposure compensation in general. The high-end, newer iPhone and Samsung models also offer a portrait / selective focus setting that blurs the backdrop of the shot, emulating the bokeh effect seen on digital cameras with wider apertures.

Focus & Shutter Response

It’s useful to know how quickly the phone’s camera can focus and shutter responsiveness, but you’ll have to read reviews to find out. Knowing how many frames per second (fps) the camera can record images at is also crucial to know because a fast fps can help you get a decent photo in scenarios where your subject is moving.

When it comes to focusing, most camera phones need you to push the screen where you want the camera to focus, which is pretty much the same across all models, though some do include features like grin detection and face-priority AF for people who want to shoot socially.

Flash

Camera Phone

The majority of smartphones come with a built-in LED flash, but because they can be harsh when used up close and don’t reach very far when photographing subjects that are further away, it’s not something that should be taken into consideration. In fact, you’ll want to turn off the flash most of the time because the camera is usually set to ‘auto flash,’ which can fire when you don’t want it to. Some smartphones have a dual-tone LED flash for better lighting, and if you’re a selfie fanatic, you might want to look for one with a front selfie LED flash.

Battery life

Because most smartphones’ battery life isn’t great, it’s been relegated to the ‘useful but not essential’ category. Of course, a long battery life is desirable, but getting a day’s worth of use out of the battery is a plus whether using the camera, messaging, looking at maps, or browsing social media. If you don’t have access to a power charger and want to make sure your phone lasts all day, you might want to consider a portable battery charger.

Water-Resistant

Having a phone that won’t break if you drop it in the dishwasher is a plus, but it also means you can snap images in the rain or even underwater (to certain depths and for specific lengths of time). Smartphones can’t go as deep as rugged cameras yet, and they have a limit on how long they can tolerate water (if used without waterproof covering), but it won’t be long before you can use them to photograph coral reefs. It’s a good idea to rinse any camera or smartphone that has been in sea water, as this might cause additional harm, as it does with all waterproof cameras.

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YouTube to roll out these products and tools in 2022

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Google owned YouTube has announced to roll out various products and tools in 2022. The move is aimed to redefine the video experience in 2022 and beyond. Neil Mohan, Chief Product Officer of YouTube offers an inside look at this year’s new products, tools, and features for creators, viewers, and partners. Here is the list of new tolls by the online video sharing and social media platform.

Shorts logo – new improvements for YouTube shorts

According to Mohan, YouTube will give every opportunity possible to creators, who are the heart and soul of the platform. He confirms that YouTube will continue to invest across its multiple formats: Shorts, Live, and video on demand (VOD). “And in the months ahead, we will bring even more engagement and monetization options across all three formats,” informs Mohan.

Short-form content is incredibly popular – YouTube Shorts have now enjoyed over 5T all-time views.

“In 2022, we’ll continue to improve the product and make it easier to create videos. Building on a feature we introduced last year that lets you remix audio from videos across YouTube, we’ll introduce new capabilities that empower creators to express themselves even more – new video effects, editing tools, and more. And to help Shorts creators engage with their audience more personally, we’ll also introduce the ability to reply to individual comments by creating a Short.”

Additionally, Mohan informs that in the coming months, YouTube will start to test other ways to make money on Shorts — like exploring new ways for Shorts creators to build branded content through BrandConnect, integrating fan-funded features like Super Chat into Shorts, and bringing the ability to shop directly from a Short.

Last year, YouTube launched the YouTube Shorts Fund to start rewarding creators for their work.

YouTube tools

Collaborative livestreaming

Live is another area, writes Mohan that will see progress this year to build on our momentum — daily live watch-time more than tripled between January 2020 and December 2021. “We’ll introduce collaborative livestreaming, which (you guessed it!) allows creators to go live together and create even more interactive streams for their audiences. One of the biggest questions livestreaming creators have is “What do I talk about?” The ability to “go live together” should hopefully open up streams to more casual conversation and interactions with other creators, making it easier and more fun to go live. Creators will also be able to grow their network and reach, and their communities will have a chance to interact and build connections.

Gifted memberships

Features like Super Chat and Channel Memberships have helped a new generation of Live creators participate in the creator economy, and this year, Mohan says that YouTube plans to expand this even further. “We’ve just started testing gifted memberships — the ability to purchase a channel membership for another viewer in the livestream — to a small group of channels. We know this is a top request, and plan to roll out more widely in the coming months!.”

Channel guidelines

For all video viewed on YouTube, Mohan informs that they want to allow for more thoughtful engagement. One area of focus has been improving comments so that they feel more helpful for creators and viewers alike. For example, we’re testing out the ability for creators to set channel guidelines so they can better shape the tone of conversations on their channel.

And viewers will have the option to sort comments timed to the exact moment they’re watching in a video — giving valuable context to comments as they read them.

Timed comments

Something creators have repeatedly told us is that they often struggle with generating new content ideas or have a tough time figuring out which ideas will be successful. “To address this need, we’ll be introducing new insights in YouTube Studio that empower smarter creation. Our tool will harness YouTube and Google’s data sets and allow creators to better understand viewer demand, helping generate concrete content ideas for upcoming videos.”

Web3 also opens up new opportunities for creators. We believe new technologies like blockchain and NFTs can allow creators to build deeper relationships with their fans. Together, they’ll be able to collaborate on new projects and make money in ways not previously possible. For example, giving a verifiable way for fans to own unique videos, photos, art, and even experiences from their favorite creators could be a compelling prospect for creators and their audiences. There’s a lot to consider in making sure we approach these new technologies responsibly, but we think there’s incredible potential as well.

And across all these formats, you’ll see even more ways to help creators make money and build a business. In 2021, we reached the incredible milestone of 2 million creators in the YouTube Partner Program, with 10 ways for them to make money. All of this work takes into account the feedback from creators, so keep it coming.

Viewers

As of January 2022, on average viewers are watching over 700 million hours of YouTube content on TV daily, he informs.

“And in the year ahead, we want to give these viewers easier navigation and even more interactivity. One of the ways we’ll do this is through a device that you always have within reach: your phone. Soon, we’ll be unveiling a new way for viewers to use their phones while they watch YouTube on their TV to read or leave comments, share videos with a friend, and much more — stay tuned!.”

YouTube TV

With an aim to further streamline the user interface, Mohan also announced that YouTube will launch a redesign this year that will further streamline the user interface, including updates to Library and Live, which will give viewers more control over how they organize and watch their favorite content with an even smoother experience.

To offer a safer experience for kids and families, YouTube has developed ways to let young people of all ages more safely explore their diverse and developing interests through YouTube Kids and supervised accounts.

Last year, YouTube enabled supervised accounts for parents who’ve decided their tweens and teens are ready to explore YouTube.

YouTube TV

What is Supervise accounts

Supervised accounts allow parents to choose from three different content settings that align with content ratings for pre-teens and older.

Opportunities in the metaverse

According to Mohan, YouTube Music will continue giving listeners the most expansive experience, featuring a catalog of over 80 million official singles, albums, remixes, covers, and hard-to-find music.

“Finally, we couldn’t have a piece about innovation without touching on the metaverse! We’re thinking big about how to make viewing more immersive. The first area in which you can expect to see an impact is gaming, where we’ll work to bring more interactions to games and make them feel more alive. It’s still early days, but we’re excited to see how we can turn these virtual worlds into a reality for viewers,” informs Mohan.

Shopping on YouTube

One of the most anticipated opportunities YouTube will bring to its brands this year is shopping. This new experience taps into the deep trust creators have built with their communities to help partners expand into the booming world of e-commerce. “We’re thinking about shoppable videos, Live Shopping, and, more broadly, how shopping appears across the app. With shoppable videos — like this partnership for Black-owned Friday — users can shop tagged items in their favorite creators’ videos.”

Live shopping offers viewers an interactive setting where they can engage with creators while they drop new products, unveil exclusive deals, or discuss their latest shopping haul.

Last November, YouTube hosted the “Holiday Stream and Shop,” a weeklong event with creators like MrBeast, the Merrell Twins and Gordon Ramsay alongside global brands Walmart, Samsung, and Verizon. It showed tremendous engagement — a total of over 2 million views and 1.4 million Live Chat messages.

Also, Read Here: itel launches TWS Earbuds T1 for music lovers

itel launches TWS Earbuds T1 for music lovers

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To elevate the overall audio experience for the millennials, ensuring a superior music experience while on the move, itel has launched Earbuds T1 for music lovers and fitness enthusiasts across India. The latest offering is all set to provide a HiFi sound experience with 8 Hour playback time per earbud in one charge- all at an affordable price point of Rs1099.

Battery

The TWS delivers super bass owing to its 10.4 mm bass boost drivers. Apart from the 8-hour playback time per earbud, the powerful charging case with a big 350 mAh battery offers 40-hour standby time as well. This product will pave the path for more audio gadgets from itel that will empower the masses of India with a SAHI music listening experience.

HiFi audio experience with itel Earbuds T1

itel Earbuds T1 TWS comes equipped with BT 5.0 connectivity for high-speed uninterrupted transmission, easy touch controls with voice assistant activation and ergonomic in-ear design. All major operations such as play/pause music, answering and disconnecting calls and activating voice assistant can be completed in simple touch operations. Feather light (3.7 gms only) and comfortable fit ensures zero sound leakage providing the perfect blend of treble and bass to all music buffs. IPX5 water resistant – keep your daily routine unfazed in rainy weather conditions.

Color options

Available in pearl white colour right now, the brand will launch the product in many attractive colours soon.

Itel earbud

Experience non-stop music with itel Jukeset N53

itel also launched the Jukeset N53 BT wireless earphones, priced at Rs 799. Grooving to music all day is now possible with Jukeset N53 – the new Bluetooth headset from itel. The elegantly designed BT earphone set offers 12-hour playback time in a single charge and 300-hour standby time owing to its 150 mAh battery. Its pro-sports design with ergonomic collar fit is best suited for fitness aficionados. Seamless connectivity with Bluetooth and IPX5 waterproof certification further makes it a go to music device for the masses of India.

Warranty

To serve our customers better, itel is offering upto 12 months warranty on both the products.

Commenting on the launch, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO, TRANSSION India said “The Indian audio device market has been growing phenomenally and will continue to do with a prolonged pandemic situation demanding personal audio devices to stay digitally connected. With this increasing demand for affordable connected devices and changing lifestyle of consumers, itel aims to enhance the consumer’s overall audio listening experience with the all-new TWS itel Earbuds T1. With this latest addition to our Smart Gadgets Portfolio, we are certain to elevate consumer experience with best-in-class yet affordable wireless audio accessories and further strengthen our position in the entry-level accessories market.”

Also, Read Here: Just Corseca launches Slingshot and Snugar smartwatches for fitness enthusiasts

Just Corseca launches Slingshot and Snugar smartwatches for fitness enthusiasts

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In the fast-paced smartwatch industry, Just Corseca, a flagship brand of Damson Technologies Pvt Ltd, has unveiled two new smartwatches – Slingshot and Snugar- to make its customers experience long-lasting battery capacity.

The device has been designed keeping in mind the requirements of fitness enthusiasts and others who love to explore extreme environments. Both the smartwatches come with IP67 features.

Battery life of Snugar and Slingshot

Snugar comes with 15 days battery life with a calling feature and Slingshot has 10 days of battery life upon charging for just 2 hours besides having other features like multiple sports modes, find my phone, remote camera control, music control, stopwatch, countdown timer, weather info, idle alerts, drink water reminder and alarm.

Calling feature

Snugar comes with a calling feature and has a 200 mAh lithium polymer battery on the other hand Slingshot is a non-calling smartwatch that is ergonomically designed with hard ABS plastic and has a 180 mAh lithium polymer battery.

Snugar calling Smartwatch

It is designed to keep an eye on your fitness and health. Snugar can monitor your blood oxygen saturation and blood pressure. It also boasts optical heart rate sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Sleep monitoring. It comprises a 200 mAh battery with 5 days of functioning time and 15 days of standby. It has multiple sports modes with accelerometer, gyroscope and sleep monitor for accuracy. One can get all their messages and notifications straight on your wrist with intuitive customizable vibrations.

Just Corseca smart watch

Color display

Snugar watch is equipped with a 1.69 inches HD LCD color display with 240×280 resolution. One can also check their incoming calls and answer it straight from their wrist or reject them when they are occupied.

Slingshot smartwatch

Equipped with 1.69 inches HD LCD colour display with 240×280 resolution and 180mAH lithium polymer battery, the smartwatch can work upto 8 days on typical usage scenario, 10 days of standby time. It has a charging time of just two hours. It comes with an optical heart rate sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, sleep monitoring, blood oxygen saturation & blood pressure besides additional features including Multiple sports mode, Find my phone, Remote Camera Control, Music control, Stop watch, Countdown timer, Weather info, Idle Alerts, Drink water Reminder & Alarm. Calling through the watch is not possible.

Price, availability and warranty

Just Corseca Snugar calling smartwatch is priced at Rs 8,999 and Slingshot is priced at Rs 7,999. Both the device comes with one year of warranty and are readily available for purchase at all online and offline stores.

“In this past quarter, smartwatches were the fastest growing devices in the wearable category as per the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) data. With our latest launch of Slingshot and Snugar, we are making wearable technology in everyday life safe, enriching and fun,” said Ritesh Goenka, Managing Director, Just Corseca.

He further added “Valentine’s Day has become a longstanding tradition that is very special to our customers across the country and to make this Valentine’s Day truly memorable for consumers, Just Corseca is thrilled to announce Snugar and Slingshot smartwatches in India. We are known for launching various offers on every occasion in the market and this Valentine’s Day we are offering a TWS Plum free on every smartwatch”.

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Mobile app installs and sessions climb on Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day, the day to celebrate love and our loved ones, is fast approaching. While a typical Valentine’s Day may entail having a romantic dinner date at a restaurant or going out to local bars, many people opt for at-home experiences — an approach that’s been exacerbated by lockdowns and social distancing guidelines. As consumer habits continue to shift and mobile plays a bigger and bigger role in people’s daily lives, it’s no surprise that how people spend Valentine’s Day is changing, too.

In 2021, the National Retail Federation’s survey found that only 24% of people celebrated the special occasion with an evening out, the lowest in the survey’s history. However, 41% planned a special dinner or celebration at home. Some people didn’t plan on celebrating at all, with 26% planning to treat themselves and 18% planning a get-together.

For marketers, Valentine’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to reach new users, engage existing ones and maximize ROI. That’s why we took a look at year-on-year growth for February 14, and Adjust data shows, for example, that global installs across all verticals increased 8.7% compared to the monthly average. We also hone in on key verticals including video streaming, food delivery and recipe apps, to show marketers where the big wins can be made.

Movie nights and ordering-in for the win

On February 14, 2021, global installs of video streaming apps saw a significant increase compared to February’s average — a whopping 43%. Sessions were also up 18%, showing that many people opted to (or perhaps had to) spend the night-in.

Complementing this is the increase in installs of food delivery apps, which saw a massive boost of 33%, coupled with a sessions increase of 19. Cooking was also on the agenda as installs of recipe apps jumped 16% compared to the monthly average, and sessions climbed by 20%.

Dating apps also feel the love

Valentine’s Day is increasingly being marketed as more than just a day for those already in relationships. For those who are single and ready to mingle, it can also be a great opportunity to meet new people and form connections. This is one of the driving factors for the growth seen by dating apps on the day, as romantic relationships are top of mind. On Valentine’s Day 2021, installs for dating apps were 14% higher than the monthly average, globally, and sessions jumped by 5%.

A hot moment for shopping

It has become customary to give gifts to loved ones on Valentine’s Day or to perhaps buy something for ourselves to show some self-love, or maybe just to take advantage of promotions and sales. On February 14, 2021, installs for shopping apps were 9.5% higher than the monthly average, and sessions grew by 3%, demonstrating that the date is also well worth pursuing for marketers in the e-commerce vertical.

What can mobile app marketers do to make the most of Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day spending in 2021 was $21.8 billion, and ‘online’ was cited as the top destination for making purchases. February 14 is expected to right around the corner, mobile app marketers can make the most of this opportunity to reach audiences that are celebrating and not celebrating. Apps in all verticals can take advantage of the day by choosing a position. A recipe app might take the easy route by advertising itself as the place to find Valentine’s Day friendly recipes, while a streaming app might opt for a ‘singles’ approach.

We recommend utilizing different types of discounts, offers, giveaways, and promotional deals. If your app monetizes via a subscription model, you could offer ‘premium’ for free for the day, for example.

Marketers can utilize different types of discounts, giveaways, and promotional deals that will drive installs, engagement, and ROI. For e-commerce apps, fast shipping options for those on the last-minute shopping boat could prove advantageous, for food delivery apps, free delivery could be the differentiating factor.

The author, April Tayson, is Regional VP, INSEA at Adjust.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra – Release date, Specifications, Features and Price in India

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Samsung has made a sparky comeback, unveiling its latest Galaxy Tab S8 series. The South Korean tech giant unleashed the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8+, and Samsung Galaxy S8 Ultra Tablet during its Unpacked Event 2022.

The Galaxy S8 Ultra is the latest sparky launch said to be the improved version of its predecessor The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7. It is a powerful release with a thin design and impressive large screen. Especially customized for creatives and hybrid work, the Tab S8 Ultra is already on the trending list. Let’s dive right into the pricing and other specifications for this potent product.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Release Date

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has already started taking pre-bookings for the device on 9th February 2022, from 10 pm onwards. The pre-booking Samsung has also released a statement mentioning that the Tab will be available in the US, Europe, and South Korea from February 25, 2022. Furthermore, the company is also sending free New Book Cover Keyboards with every new pre-order, which is just great!

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Price in India

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is now available in India for pre-order. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Price in India is kept at roughly INR 82,300, which is definitely a swoosh for many users out there. However, considering its comparison with iPad Pro, maybe this is justified, right? The price for its other siblings, Galaxy Tab S8 at roughly INR 52,400 and for Galaxy Tab S8+ at roughly INR67,300. 

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra price in USA

The price for Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra in USA is kept at $1099.99. The price for its other siblings, Galaxy Tab S8 is priced at $699.99 and for Galaxy Tab S8+ at $899.99.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 PreBooking

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Specifications & Features

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is more advanced than the other two releases so, it offers more significant and remarkable features. Here’s the detailed information you would like to know about it!

Storage options

The Galaxy S8 Ultra Tablet is available in 3 different models, the entry-level, the mid-range, and the higher-end. The entry-level comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, the mid-range one comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage, and the higher-end has 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.

Design

Housed with a Graphite Aluminum chassis, it measures about 12.85 X 8.21 X 0.22 inches. It is slim and lighter than the classic 12.9-inches iPad Pro. It also features a notch design at the center of the screen and gives really premium vibes.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Design

Display

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra features a massive 14.6-inches display with (2960×1848) pixel resolution. The display is AMOLED, a classic of Samsung, and gives a 120Hz refresh rate.

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Display
The Tab S8 Ultra is specially designed to do canvas work and sketching. Therefore, it produces bright and vivid pictures with extra smooth scrolling.

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra – Camera

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra comes with a 12MP camera at the front that covers the main and ultrawide duties.

Galaxy-Tab-S8-2

The back camera features a 13MP and 6MP lens, similar to the other Galaxy models. Furthermore, it offers auto-framing technology for delivering a better video conferencing experience.

Battery and charging

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has a 11200 mAh battery. That’s a bit larger than the 10,090 mAh found in the Tab S7 Plus. The tablet supports 45W charging that, according to Samsung, can get the tablet to 100% in 80 minutes. The company says the tablet lasts up to 15 hours. Samsung also says the tablet can act as a portable charger for other devices you decide to plug into it.

Other features

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra also features quad stereo speakers paired with three microphones. It also includes noise cancellation software to mimize the distractions while video calling.

Also, Read: Samsung Galaxy S22 Series, Galaxy Tab S8 Series up for pre-reserve in India.

Overall, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is an amazing and versatile launch from Samsung. It is quite a competition to the Apple iPad pro 12 with stunning features and premium-built design. Anyways, the clash will be tested once it’s available all over, still we have a lot to expect with this launch.

Display 14.6 inch (2960 x 1848) Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Storage 128GB + 256GB + 512GB
Memory 8GB + 12GB + 16GB
Cameras  13MP + 6MP |  12MP + 12MP
Connectivity WiFi 6E (2.4/5/6GHz), Bluetooth v5.2
Battery 11,200mAh Li-Ion
Size 12.85 x 8.21 x 0.22 inches
Weight 1.4 pounds

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra – Availability Date, Price in India, Specs & Features

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At Samsung Unpacked 2022, South Korean electronics giant–Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S22 Ultra, merging the best of two smartphone legacies – the unrivaled power of the Note series and the pro-grade camera and performance of the S series – to set a new standard for premium smartphones.
From creative capabilities and productivity to power and performance, the Galaxy S22 Ultra brings everything you love about the Note experience — including its signature S Pen — to the S series. Galaxy S22 Ultra joins the new Galaxy S series of devices — Galaxy S22 and S22+ — offering every feature of those devices plus newly added features for the best of the S and Note series.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Launch Date

The all-new Galaxy series will initially be available in selected markets such as Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, New York, London and Dubai. The Galaxy S22 Ultra will be available from 25th February 2022, as per the company.

Specifications & Features

S Pen

Featuring a built-in S Pen and battery life that lasts over a day, Galaxy S22 Ultra is the most powerful Ultra device Samsung has ever created.

Galaxy Ultra S-Pen

Samsung Galaxy S22 display

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra features a 6.8 inch QHD dot-AMOLED display, and has 120Hz refresh rate. It also uses a 4nm chipset. This smartphone is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with a 45W charger. The Galaxy S22 Ultra runs on One UI 4.0 based on Android 12.

Galaxy S22 Ultra camera

On the camera front, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra houses a 108MP main lens along with a 12MP ultra-wide lens, a 10MP telephoto sensor and another 10MP telephoto lens. The company claims to provide better low-light photography with S22 Ultra rear cameras. Up front, it features a 40MP front camera for taking selfies.

Nightography

With Galaxy S22 Ultra, capturing footage that’s instantly post-worthy – in any lighting conditions has become an easy affair. Advanced Nightography features available on the entire S22 family of devices allow users to snap crisp, clear videos on both the front and back cameras, whether they are recording during the day or night.

Galaxy S22 Series

AI supported features

With zooming capabilities that will get users 100x closer to the action, Galaxy S22 Ultra isn’t just Samsung’s most powerful camera, it’s also the smartest. Packed with new AI supported features like Portrait mode, Galaxy S22 Ultra is built to make every photo look professional. With S22 Ultra’s robust intelligent camera capabilities, the phone does the heavy lifting, so users always capture stunning photos and video in any lighting.

Processor

Galaxy S22 Ultra is built for the most productive workdays. S22 Ultra is part of the first Galaxy S series to be equipped with the latest 4nm processor, which powers Samsung’s most advanced AI and ML processing. It also features Wi-Fi 6E, up to twice as fast as Wi-Fi 6. That means users can enjoy unrivaled performance on all their most-used apps, whether they are gaming, streaming, or working. All that power runs on Galaxy S22 Ultra’s powerful battery, which gives users more than a full day of use in a single full charge.

Super-fast charging

S22 Ultra also supports 45W super-fast charging, which allows to record more than 50 minutes of video – after a 10-minute charge.

Knox vault security platform

The Galaxy S22 series is secured by Samsung’s powerful Knox Vault security platform, which includes a secure processor and memory that completely isolates sensitive data like your passwords, biometrics or blockchain keys from the phone’s main operating system.

One UI’s privacy dashboard and Indicator make it easy to see which apps are accessing your data and camera, so you can decide whether to grant or deny permission to each app.

Other security features to prevent cyber attacks

The Galaxy S22 series also introduces several new security features, including the ARM micro architecture, which helps prevent cyberattacks that target your operating system and memory.

Plus, the Galaxy S22 series brings you Samsung Wallet– a seamless, convenient and secure experience to make everyday life easier. Samsung Wallet combines digital payment, ID, keys and asset management into one tool to simplify your routines, from showing your student ID to compiling travel documents before a flight.

The entire Galaxy S22 series will be supported by up to four generations of Android OS upgrades.

Also, Read Here: Samsung Unpacked 2022: Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra launched, what’s changed with the new series

Samsung Galaxy S22 Price and Color

The newly launched Samsung Galaxy S22 series is expected to be priced at Rs 89,700. The model is rumoured to be available at stores from February 25. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra launch date in India is speculated to be on February 25, 2022. The Galaxy S22 Ultra comes in four nature-inspired color options, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green, and Burgundy, new on S22 Ultra.

Also, Read Here: Samsung Galaxy S22 Series, Galaxy Tab S8 Series up for pre-reserve in India