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WhatsApp soon to launch poll feature: Here’s what to expect

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How many times does this happen when we have to decide where to go with friends or family and we couldn’t agree on one destination? Or do we find it so complex to decide whether to get a pizza or a burger? Sometimes, all we need is a poll where we can make decisions easily and quickly. So, WhatsApp has heard you well and it’s working on the solution!

Last month we saw WABetaInfo reports on WhatsApp working on a new poll feature for all the group conversations. The feature was first introduced on Twitter, and then Instagram brought the same to the users. Now WhatsApp is all set to roll out polls on its platform and we can take a closer look at this forthcoming function for a more clear picture.

WhatsApp Poll Feature: What to expect

Reportedly, WhatsApp beta version 22.8.0.72 adds more information to the poll tool for group chats. Although the feature is still in the testing phase, beta users may still use it now. Also, the report suggests that it will provide up to 12 options when generating a poll. It will also let all the group members see the final results irrespective of their participation in the same.

As per the WABetaInfo reports, You can see in this screenshot that the company is now working on poll options, so the ability to enter some possible options for the poll. You can read that it is possible to add up to 12 possible options and while you are creating them, you can also move an option to a different position.

WhatsApp poll specs

 

This feature will come in handy when deciding where to get out on weekends with friends, what to eat for supper or snacks, or even what movie to watch with family members in group chats.

While we now have a lot of information on WhatsApp’s polling feature, there are still a few questions that are unanswered. It’s unclear whether the corporation will provide additional poll duration alternatives. We also don’t know if WhatsApp users will be able to construct single-answer and multi-answer polls, or only the former. Both, hopefully. We’ll probably find out soon enough.

While WhatsApp is finally bringing the poll feature, which we believe, could have been introduced earlier. It’s one of the most popular messaging applications, featuring a business-specific app as well. It would be really beneficial for them to be able to create polls and receive client input. Telegram and Facebook Messenger, both of which are Meta platforms, already have similar functionalities. Thankfully, Meta has also decided to add it to WhatsApp now.

Some other new features on WhatsApp

Aside from that, WABetaInfo claims that WhatsApp Desktop beta version 2.2212.1 has finally addressed the ability to see link previews. Due to technical issues, customers who enable multi-device compatibility reported that link previews were not working on WhatsApp for Desktop in the last few weeks.

With the newest beta version, the firm has solved this error. “It is still not possible to produce link previews on WhatsApp Web because this is one of the unsupported capabilities following the move to multi-device,” according to the newspaper.

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Rooter partners with Polygon, IndiGG to launch ‘Rooter x IndiGG- Creator Program’

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In a bid to tap on the massive interest in NFT and gaming in India, game streaming and eSports platform Rooter has announced its partnership with the India arm of Yield Guild Games (YGG), IndiGG.

The streaming deal will focus on launching a Blockchain Game streaming program, “Rooter x IndiGG- Creator Program”, the first cohort of which will start from April 10 where 1000 Web3 gaming creators will get a chance to win cash prizes from a pool of $1mn.

IndiGG is a subDAO of YGG and backed by the Web3 giant Polygon, aiming to create an ecosystem for Web3 gaming to flourish in India. The country’s gaming market is seeing a once-in-a-generation inflection point in terms of sophistication, scale, growth, and propensity to pay, with a huge base of over 400mn gamers, making it one of the largest markets in the world.

Being at the forefront of innovation and cutting edge blockchain technology, IndiGG aims to support both developers and passionate gamers by bridging the gap between them. By teaming up with them, Rooter will get access to stream the Web3 games in the IndiGG portfolio for passionate Web3 gamers and make them a part of its gaming community.

Abhishek Anand, Business Head of IndiGG said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with the biggest game streaming and esports platform Rooter to support content creators from our community to stream content of games on the IndiGG portfolio. India is a gaming powerhouse with more than 400mn gamers, which makes it a highly lucrative market for western game studios to find hyperlocal partners to spearhead its distribution in the subcontinent. The generous reward pool offered by Rooter will play an instrumental role to empower the IndiGG community to become a juggernaut in growing the Web3 gaming ecosystem through live streaming and creation of education-based content, in an effort to offer higher discoverability of upcoming Web3 games in the space to others.”

Dipesh Agarwal, Co-Founder & COO, Rooter said, “We are excited to partner with IndiGG, who are driving the adoption of Web3 gaming in India by onboarding Blockchain gaming creators. Through this association, we will give their gamers access to our Rooter.gg x IndiGG – Creator Program featuring workshops and mentorship, and help them monetise their content. The partnership will further enable us to proliferate Web3 gaming and be at the forefront of Blockchain game streaming in the Indian gaming industry.”

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Instagram launches new hashtag experience, here is why

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With an aim to offer more ways to support social movements on Instagram, the Meta owned instant messaging app has recently launched a new hashtag experience.  With its new feature, Instagram users will be able to support, fundraise and spread the word about social causes directly through hashtags.

The new feature has been rolled out first to a handful of hashtags that are focused on popular and long-standing movements on Instagram and in the world, like #BlackLivesMatter, #womensrights and #climatecrisis.

Instagram keeps updating its features very frequently as part of its ongoing work to improve how users connect and share with their closest friends. The ability to share music previews, send a message silently, the ability to see who’s online to chat and more are the latest features introduced by the Instagram.

Instagram

Additionally, Instagram also added two new ways to choose what you see in your feed. With its Favorites and Following, users are able to shape Instagram into the best possible experience, and giving you ways to quickly see what you’re most interested in is an important step in that direction.

To help their teens manage experiences across Meta technologies, all from one central place, Instagram introduced Family Center, a new place for parents and guardians to access supervision tools and resources from leading experts. Supervision tools are available on Instagram today, and will begin rolling out in VR in May.

With the supervision tool, parents will be able to view how much time their teens spend on Instagram and set time limits. They will be notified when their teen shares they’ve reported someone. It also allows to view and receive updates on what accounts their teens follow and the accounts that follow their teens.

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Logitech rolled out Signature M650 with an inclusive design for the left-handers

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Logitech has introduced the new Signature M650 wireless and Signature M650 for the Business mouse. Both are comfortable and personalized mouse with two different sizes and a left-handed option, offering a better experience for the users. The wireless mouse is designed to upgrade any desk setup and improve the overall work experience with features like SmartWheel scrolling, nearly silent clicks and a contoured comfort design that enables faster, more comfortable work than ever before.

There are more than a billion knowledge workers in the world, and around half of them don’t use a mouse or have an entry-level or corded mouse with limited functions,” said Mr Roopak Krishnan, Head of Marketing and Category, Logitech India. He further added thatThe Signature M650 offers a true Logitech signature experience with simple productivity functions that make working all day easier and faster.”

Logitech Signature M650: Specs and features

The Signature M650 and larger size Signature M650 L also feature SilentTouch technology, reducing click noise by 90% compared to the Logitech M185 Mouse, ideal when clicking during a video call. Enjoy a strong wireless connection and a battery that lasts up to two years, giving you complete peace of mind. It is designed to provide precision on every click, whether you’re scrolling through a website or busy working on a document.

Logitech Signature M650 specs

The Signature M650 features an inclusive design that allows the user to work for extended hours easily with a left-handed option, a contoured shape, a soft thumb area and a rubber side grip. It also gives options to customize the side buttons to favourite shortcuts with Logitech Options+. The Signature M650 is available in off-white, graphite and rose. Furthermore, it works well with Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, ipadOS and Android operating systems. Users can easily connect it in an instant via Bluetooth(R Low Energy) or Logi Bolt USB receiver.

Logitech Signature M650

Sustainable design considers environmental and social impacts from the moment raw materials are sourced right through to end-of-life. At Logitech, products are designed to deliver great user experiences and minimize environmental footprint, which is why a portion of the Signature M650’s plastic parts are made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic – 64% for the graphite, 26% for off white and 26% for rose. Logitech’s PCR program illustrates the brand’s commitment to designing for sustainability and ensures that plastics in end-of-life consumer electronics are given a second life. Current initiatives for scaling this commitment mean that approximately half of the mice and keyboards in Logitech’s largest portfolio include some level of PCR plastic and that new product introductions will use PCR plastic, wherever possible.

Pricing and Availability

Both, the Logitech Signature M650 Wireless Mouse and Signature M650 L are retailed at INR 2,995/- The Logitech Signature M650 is available in three colour variants – Rose, Graphite and Off white, whereas Signature M650 L is available in Graphite colour variant only.

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Ubisoft announces Rainbow Six Mobile for Android and iOS, sign up for early access!

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Rainbow Six Siege, a renowned tactical multiplayer shooting game, is now coming to smartphones very soon. Recently, in a blog post, the gaming giant, Ubisoft announced the same citing the popularity of mobile gaming. The blog post also contains many details about the game consisting of various events and features.

Furthermore, the developer said that Rainbow Six Mobile will be accessible on both Android and iOS smartphones, marking a no on its availability on PC/Console versions. Here are all the details for you!

Rainbow Six Mobile for iOS and Android

The game will have a “competitive and tactical First Person Shooter (FPS) gameplay with two teams of five — Attackers and Defenders,” according to the press release. This is comparable to the PC and console versions of Rainbows Six Siege. Rainbow Six Mobile will not be a simple copy of the PC/console versions with touch-optimized UI and controls, despite the similarities. Instead, gamers may expect a touchscreen-optimized version of the game with a redesigned user interface that makes more sense on mobile devices. It will feature improved visuals, updated controls, and UI improvements.

Reportedly, Ubisoft created the new game from the ground up with mobile devices in mind. Users will be able to play tactical shooter mode with maps including Borner and Bank, according to Ubisoft.

Rainbow sIX Mobile details

Since it’s coming from the popular Rainbow Siege, we can expect some marvellous enhancements with a series of the latest development in the game. Players will get different characters as attackers and defenders. Also, these characters will have their own special talents that may be deployed tactically according to the game strategy. Sledge, Ash, Thermite, Twitch, and Hibana will be attacking characters, while Valkyrie, Mute, Smole, Caveira, and Bandit will be defending characters.

It will be available in the following weeks in terms of availability. Before the formal launch, the business intends to collect user input in order to improve the game experience.

How to get early access to Rainbow Siege Mobile

Despite the fact that Rainbow Six Mobile has been revealed, the release dates for the same are not confirmed yet. Both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store have yet to release the game. However, if you’re a fan, you can still register for the game and get early access to it. The early access edition is coming in a few weeks, so here’s a step-to-step guide on how you can do it!

Step1: Visit the official website.

Step2: Click on the register tab on the screen.

Step3: Select the device you want to play the game on, Android or iOS.

Step4: Sign in to your Ubisoft account. (You can also log in through your Facebook or Play Station account)

Step5: Complete the survey and done.

You’ll be asked a series of questions, including whether or not you’ve played other mobile first-person shooter games such as COD: Mobile, Garena Free Fire, or PUBG: Mobile. Your email address will be saved, and you will get additional updates from the developer. It should be noted that the beta test will not be limited to a small number of people.

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Xiaomi India awarded ISO certification for offline distribution

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Smartphone and smart TV brand Xiaomi India today received ISO 9001:2015 certification for their distributor selection and onboarding process for offline distribution. An end-to-end digital exercise, this process involves a 7-layer evaluation technique for onboarding a distribution partner along with a 5-I framework that focuses on Intent, Investment, Infrastructure, Involvement & Influence.

Today, Xiaomi India has the single largest offline exclusive brand presence in the country. Through this step, the brands aims to reinforce its position as the leading player in the industry with 350+ distribution partners spread across 679 districts in India. The certification will help both the brand and partners in enhancing customer experience, streamlining process, aid effective partner lifecycle management etc. all of which will result in greater partner satisfaction and growth.

Xiaomi India

The certification process and assessment was conducted by Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection, certification, and technical assistance with a worldwide presence across 140 countries. Committed to adhering to the highest of international standards, Xiaomi India underwent a rigorous evaluation process which included an assessment of quality management, system development, documentation review, pre-audit, initial assessment, verification of records, etc. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, Xiaomi India will follow the requirements, specifications, guidelines, and characteristics set forth by this certification.

Xiaomi India will continue to review and improve their quality management systems and policies with the intent to provide high-quality and consistent service to consumers and partners. Staying true to their core philosophies the brand will also continue to invest in technology, processes enhancement, and improvement to set higher standards for service quality & process.

Muralikrishnan B, Chief Operations Officer, Xiaomi India said, “At Xiaomi, our endeavor is to deliver innovation for everyone. This philosophy permeates all aspects of our strategy, planning, and execution. With customer-centricity, service quality, and partner delight being key determinants of success, we have set high standards for ourselves, and the industry is evolving and maturing our operating processes. We are proud to have institutionalized best-in-class processes for our Offline Distribution partner selection, onboarding, and network management and thus, awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification. In line with our “Grow with Mi” initiative, this industry-first achievement highlights our commitment to providing equal opportunity to first-time entrants and aspiring entrepreneurs.”

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Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro’s expected specifications tipped ahead of launch on April 12

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Oppo, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is expected to launch Enco Air 2 Pro on April 12 along with the launch of Oppo F21 Pro smartphone. Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro- the true wireless earbuds is expected to carry similar design of its predecessor Oppo Enco Air 2 that was launched recently.

It is rumoured that the new premium TWS earbuds Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro will be available in White and Grey colours. According to tipster Mukul Sharma OPPO Enco Air 2 Pro will have a smiling curve design, which allows 77% of the earbuds to be seen when the cover is opened.

The upcoming Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro is rumoured to have features such as gesture controls, enco live bass tuning dual-device fast switching and quick pairing.

Rumoured specifications of Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro

Oppo’s upcoming TWS earbuds are rumoured to offer a max usage of 20 hours with ANC turned on. You may get additional 8 hours of usage when noise cancellation is turned off.

The charging case is said to have a 440 mAh battery pack which juices up each of the 43 mAh batteries in the earbuds. Charging up the buds is hinted to take 1.5 hours but could take up to hours to charge them with the case.

OPPO Enco Air 2 Pro is rumoured to have a 12.4mm titanized diaphragm driver which is smaller than the 13.4mm driver that comes on the Enco Air 2. For better connectivity, the OPPO Enco Air 2 Pro is likely to be equipped with Bluetooth 5.2.

Touch-sensitive sensor for playback controls, opening either Siri or Google Assistant and answering calls handsfree are other standard features of the Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro.

Sharma has also shared update about the OPPO F21 Pro 5G. According to him, he color Dual Orbit light on the OPPO F21 Pro 5G will be different for each color variant of the device.

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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G pre-booking starts in India, know the offers here!

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The pre-bookings for the latest Galaxy A73 5G have started in India. The South Korean tech giant recently unveiled its A73 5G model in its popular A series. It also added more models in the A series with A73 5G, like the Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung Galaxy A23, and the Galaxy A13. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is the most expensive of the bunch, with a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, a 108MP camera, and other interesting features. The price for Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has been announced in India at Rs 41,999 and interested consumers can now pre-order the company’s future premium mid-ranger.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G price in India, pre-booking details

The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G can be pre-ordered in India through the Samsung India e-store. Also, in case you miss the pre-booking today, the smartphone will go live on Samsung’s official website starting April 8, 2022.

In India, the pricing of the new Galaxy A73 5G is Rs. 41,999 for the 8GB + 128GB storage variant and Rs. 44,999 for the top-end 8GB + 256GB storage option. It also comes in three different colour options, namely Awesome Grey, Awesome Mint, and Awesome White.

Samsung Galaxy A73 price

Coming to the available options for Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, customers who pre-book their Galaxy A73 5G will get a discount from the usual price of Rs. 6,990. Also, they will receive the Galaxy Buds Live true wireless headphones for Rs. 499 only. Furthermore, Samsung is also providing Rs. 3,000 immediate rebates on purchases made using Samsung Finance+, ICICI Bank cards, and SBI credit cards. So, it’s definitely a deal on fire!

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G specs and features

Samsung debuted the new Galaxy A73 5G in India earlier this week. The phone is powered by Android 12 with the One UI 4.1 skin on top. It comes with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED+ display with an 800-nit peak brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate. Corning Gorilla Glass 5 is also used to protect the display. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and up to 8GB of RAM. The built-in RAM can be increased to 16GB by using the built-in storage.

Samsung Galaxy A73 specs

The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has a quad-camera setup on the back. A 108-megapixel primary camera sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and two 5-megapixel depth and macro sensors are included.

The phone is built to IP67 standards and includes dual speakers with Dolby Atmos compatibility. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W rapid charging.

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Flipkart to deliver medicines across India with its newly introduced Health+ app

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Flipkart Health+, India’s homegrown Flipkart Group’s digital healthcare marketplace platform, has launched the Flipkart Health+ app. Users will be able to get genuine pharmaceuticals and healthcare supplies from independent sellers using the app, which hopes to service customers in 20,000 Indian pin codes.

To begin with, Flipkart Health+ will first connect over 500 independent sellers with a network of registered pharmacists to validate medical prescriptions and accurately dispense pharmaceuticals, according to a statement from the company.

Prashant Jhaveri, CEO of Flipkart Health+, stated that since the COVID-19 pandemic, Indians have seen a huge shift in favour of wellness and preventative healthcare, and there is a greater focus on health and wellbeing than ever before.

“Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Indians have witnessed a tremendous shift in favoring wellness and preventative healthcare and there is an increased focus on health and wellness, like never before. Through Flipkart Health+, we aim to solve the critical gap of accessibility to genuine medicines and healthcare products and services across the country, especially in the remotest parts of the country that have been underserved until now,” Prashant Jhaveri, Chief Executive Officer, Flipkart Health+, said.

Flipkart Health+ App

“We want to leverage technology in a way that strengthens the healthcare ecosystem and enables it to serve customers better by making accessibility to healthcare simpler even for those residing in distant areas of the country and contributing towards a healthier India,” he said.

According to the company, the Flipkart Health+ app was created and developed with a user-friendly interface that will appeal to users of all technological abilities. The app, with its powerful technology and logistics infrastructure, will offer access to pharmaceuticals and healthcare products and services for a variety of health issues, including acute and chronic illnesses, in accordance with regulatory framework, to more customers across India, especially in remote locations that have traditionally remained underserved, it said.

Flipkart Health+ is partnering with SastaSundar’s healthcare network across the country. SastaSundar.com is now redirecting users to the Flipkart Health+ homepage. In the next months, the company hopes to onboard third-party healthcare service providers to provide customers with additional healthcare services such as teleconsultation and e-diagnostics. For Android users, the Flipkart Health+ app is available on Google Play. The company says customers can expect the Flipkart Health+ app to be available on iOS soon, according to the company.

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India’s electronic goods export gets doubled in last five year from 2016-17

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India’s exports of electronic goods has doubled in the last five year. According to the data shared by the Ministry of Electronics & IT, India has exported electronics goods worth Rs 81,948 in 2020-21 as compared to Rs 39,980 in 2016-17.

In addition to export, production of electronic goods have also increased in India the last five year.   Thanks to the government schemes and incentive for large investments in the electronics value chain, India has produced electronic goods worth Rs 5,54,461 crore in 2020-21 as compared to Rs 3,17,331 crore.

Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for IT Hardware, Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS), Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (MSIPS) are the prominent schemes notified by the government to boost electronics manufacturing in the country.

Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for IT Hardware, Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS), Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme, Semiconductor and Display Manufacturing Schemes are the prominent schemes implemented by the government to attract and incentivize large investments in the electronics value chain and promote exports.

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