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iOS 14.5 developer beta to allow users unlock iPhones with Face ID while wearing mask

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Apple has just released the developer beta of iOS 14.5 that has incorporated a new feature that makes it possible to unlock an iPhone using Face ID even while putting on a facemask.

According to some media reports, the feature in the Apple watch is called Unlock iPhone, and if it scales through the beta testing, then masked iPhone users who have an unlocked Apple Watch on their wrist will have Face ID automatically unlocked when Apple’s facial recognition system determines that they are wearing a mask. This is possible because the watch would have already verified a user’s Passcode to unlock the watch.

Last year March, as COVID-19 bore its fangs on the global populace and the use of facemasks were made compulsory, iPhone users found that Face ID was blocked from unlocking their devices forcing them to open the Passcode input screen.

To prevent users from taking their masks off, even for a second, and putting themselves at risk of catching COVID-19, Apple added a new feature in iOS 13.5 last May. If Apple’s facial recognition algorithm detects an authentic user wearing a mask, the Passcode screen comes up immediately instead of waiting for the mask to generate an incorrect Face ID result.

Also included in the iOS 14.5 developer version is the new App Tracking Transparency feature that asks users whether they want to opt-in so that they can be tracked by third-party apps and continue to receive tracked ads on their phone.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO of technology empire

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will step down as the company’s chief executive officer this summer, after more than a quarter-century at the helm of the retail, logistics, and tech powerhouse.

Bezos will become Amazon’s executive chairman and remain its biggest shareholder, the company said on Tuesday. He will hand over the CEO reins to Andy Jassy, the head of Amazon’s cash-cow cloud computing division.

Bezos, who extended the company’s reach to India with multi-billion dollar investments, said on Tuesday that in his new role he intends “to focus his energies and attention on new products and early initiatives”.

Andy Jassy, the head of the conglomerate’s web services, is to succeed him as Amazon’s CEO in the transition set for the third quarter. It is estimated that about half of the company’s revenue comes from Amazon Web Services (AWS).

The phenomenal growth of Amazon’s retail business has made it a target for anti-monopoly actions and it will be Jassy’s lot to navigate through a spate of regulatory challenges from the US to Europe to India.

The company has benefited from the Covid-19 pandemic which sent online retail soaring as many stores shut down or were affected by the lockdowns and people cut down on trips outside homes. Amazon had a market capitalisation of $1.696 trillion on Tuesday, making it the planet’s fourth-largest company by value.

India was seen by Bezos as one of Amazon’s potential high-growth market and he is investing a total of $6.5 billion there. He was involved in a controversial attempt to acquire retail giant Futures Group, but was thwarted by Mukesh Ambani.

Besides retail, Amazon India distributes Bollywood and other entertainment through its Prime services.

Global tablet shipments return to growth in 2020: IDC

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The worldwide tablet market had an outstanding fourth quarter (4Q20) with 19.5% year-over-year growth and shipments totaling 52.2 million units, according to IDC data. Impacted by the pandemic, the tablet market reached shipment levels not seen since the fourth quarter of 2017 when the total was 49.9 million.

Detachable tablets have broadened their presence in the market as the emphasis on productivity, flexibility, and ease of use is now greater than ever before and sales for this category were often in direct competition with notebooks. Shipments for detachable tablets grew 27.9% during the quarter as both Microsoft and Apple helped push the form factor with their respective products. Additionally, backlogs for PCs led some consumers to purchase these detachable tablets in place of notebooks. Meanwhile, slate tablets also grew 13.7% during the quarter as consumers sought ways to stay entertained.

“Unprecedented demand in the consumer and education segments due to work from home and online learning has undoubtedly led to the resurgence in tablet demand,” said Anuroopa Nataraj, research analyst with IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. “However, the category is not expected to retain this momentum in the long term as it still faces immense competition from notebooks and smartphones.”

Tablet Company Highlights

Apple once again led the tablet market with 36.5% market share and year-over-year growth of 19.5% during 4Q20. The new iPad 10.2-inch and iPad Air 10.9-inch tablets launched in the last two quarters helped drive sales during the holiday quarter. With the pandemic restrictions still in effect and remote learning still the primary mode of teaching, there were several big deployments of iPads in the education segment.

Samsung retained second place with 19.4% share and exceptional year-over-year growth of 44.9%. The company shipped 10.1 million units in the quarter and 31.3 million units for 2020. It is still the largest provider of Android slate tablets with successful products such as the Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. Meanwhile, the vendor’s earnest efforts at making Android more productive and usable in a detachable form factor have helped the brand maintain a premium over other Android competitors.

Lenovo captured the third spot with global shipments of 5.6 million units and 120.6% year-over-year growth in 4Q20. Slates accounted for the majority of Lenovo’s tablet sales; however, their detachable portfolio has shown some momentum with the recently-launched Chromebook Duet producing a gain of nearly 2.5 percentage points for detachable tablets. Western Europe and Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) remain the largest markets for Lenovo’s tablet business.

Amazon.com held the fourth position in 4Q20 with 7.6% year-over-year growth and shipments totaling 3.6 million. The United States remains the biggest market for Amazon tablets, followed by Western Europe. With budget-friendly tablets, Amazon has created a sweet spot for itself and the Fire Kids edition tablets have gained in popularity, especially during the pandemic as parents searched for ways to keep their kids indoors and entertained.

Huawei rounded out the top 5 with 3.3 million units in 4Q20 for a year-over-year decline of 25.7%. U.S. sanctions continued to derail the company’s plans for success. However, the company’s strong presence in China remains a bright spot for the brand.

Bluei launches 10,000mAh ‘Thunder’ power bank with 18W quick charging speed

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Domestic mobile accessories brand Bluei has announced a new power bank called Thunder that comes with 10,000mAh polymer battery. The Bluei Thunder has dual input ports- Type C and micro USB and has two USB output ports. This gives the power bank the flexibility to work with a wide range of devices like Androids, tablets, cameras, headphones and Type C-enabled gadgets.

The power bank claims to offer a conversion rate of up to 90%, which makes it a great power source for your gadgets. A 5,000mAh phone can be charged around 2-3 times in a single row at its full capacity.

This power bank automatically adjusts its output according to the connected devices. It has more than 300 charge/discharge cycles so that you effortlessly stay connected to your contacts and the world of entertainment for a longer period of time.

The Bluei Thunder power bank is compact in size and light in weight. Its outer body is made of strong ABS plastic material and it is wrapped in a smooth finish to create a scratch-resistant profile.

For safe operation, Bluei Thunder is equipped with Intelligent Integrated Circuit which has over 7 layers of protection to safeguard from hazards like short circuits, overcharging, overvoltage protection and many more.

Priced at Rs 1,850, the product comes in Black colour and is available at Bluei’s online store.

Akhilesh Chopra, Sales Director, Bluei, said, “It is a high-quality and long-lasting power bank with high reliability and a failure rate less than 1%. Bluei power banks provide the output that is promised in specs where most other power banks available in the market don’t provide what they promise and their performance also drops rapidly with time. If at all a customer has any genuine issue with the power bank, we replace it with a new one.”

“As smartphone users are increasingly playing games, watching videos and surfing the internet even while travelling, sufficient power supply has become a demanding factor making power banks indispensable and handy storage devices,” he added.

Infinix coming up with much-awaited Smart 5 on Feb. 11

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Transsion Group-owned smartphone brand Infinix is all set to extend its Smart series with the launch a new device on February 11, exclusively on Flipkart. The upcoming power-packed smartphone, dubbed Infinix Smart 5, will be priced under-8K.

The phone, with a big screen, will hit the market in four colour variants: Morandi Green, 6 degree Purple, Aegean Blue and Obsidian Black.

The Infinix Smart 5 will be the most affordable device with 6,000mAh battery capacity. The all-new Smart 5 comes with a few category-first features like Slow Motion video recording that allows users to capture and edit super slow motion videos through its advanced camera interface.

For detailed specifications of the device, consumers can follow the Flipkart Intrigue store page 7th February onwards. So gear up for a superior and unforgettable smartphone experience!

Amazon announces ‘Advantage No Cost EMI’ for Prime members

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Amazon today announced a new ‘Advantage No Cost EMI’ for its Prime members. Under this program, Prime members can enjoy the lowest interest-free installments with a minimum three-month enhanced tenure for smartphone purchases on Amazon.

Prime members can upgrade to their favorite smartphone and enjoy 50% lower monthly installments using HDFC Bank Credit and Debit Card EMI. All other customers can take advantage of this offer by joining Amazon Prime for Rs 129/month or Rs 999/year.

Currently, Advantage No Cost EMI is available on popular smartphones by Apple, Samsung, and OPPO. Offers include iPhone 12 mini now starting Rs 7,433 per month with Advantage No Cost EMI, Samsung Galaxy M21 now starting Rs 1,555 per month with Advantage No Cost EMI, Samsung Galaxy M31s now starting Rs 2,167 per month with Advantage No Cost EMI, Samsung Galaxy M51 now starting Rs 2,555 per month with Advantage No Cost EMI.

OPPO A15 now starting Rs 1,110 per month with Advantage No Cost EMI, OPPO A1K now starting Rs 1,332 per month with Advantage No Cost EMI, OPPO F17 now starting Rs 1,416 per month with Advantage No Cost EMI, OPPO F17 Pro now starting Rs 1,916 per month with Advantage No Cost EMI, and OPPO Find X2 now starting Rs 3,611 per month with Advantage No Cost EMI.

iGear Symphony, a battery-free wireless bell with polyphonic tunes launched in India

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Domestic gadgets and smartphone accessories brand iGear has come up with a revolutionary new wireless bell that works on the principle of kinetic energy and you will never need batteries for life. It has a large operational range and features multiple polyphonic tunes, according to iGear.

The highlight of the Symphony is its wireless battery-free switch that works without any power – no battery needed, no adapters required. It generates its own electricity using kinetic energy when someone presses the switch. And using the little energy generated from the press, it triggers the indoor bell unit to produce a piece of loud and melodious music.

Since it is an enclosed unit, it can also be used indoors as a portable audio/alarm trigger and placed anywhere in the room, on the desk or in the pocket. It operates within a range of 100 metres in plain sight or up to 45 metres when used in closed areas.

The internal unit of the iGear Symphony is a simple wireless receiver with 38 polyphonic melodies built right into it. Users can select between 38 tunes depending on the mood, occasion or installation area. It needs to be powered using a standard 230V (2-pin) power socket and kept powered-on whenever it needs to be operational. Additionally, volume control on the indoor unit also helps users to adjust the ring/melody volume according to their requirements.

The iGear Symphony is perfect for large homes, new homes, large rooms, offices, clinics, hospitals, or make-shift offices, clinics, mobile businesses and many more. It also makes for a perfect gifting accessory.

Kamlesh Sharma, Founder, iGear, said, “The iGear Symphony is a revolutionary home and office accessory that helps reduce the strain on the environment while keeping your rooms wire-free. With a complete battery-free operation and using kinetic energy as its power source, the wireless switch is weather-proof (water and dust resistant) and works efficiently up to a distance of 100 meters. Being wireless, you can avoid unwanted wires to the bell, best suited for large rooms, new homes and make-shift offices or clinics as a doorbell. It is a perfect melodious alerting accessory for your home or office, and also makes for a great gifting item.”

The all new product is available for a price of Rs 1,499, with a standard industry warranty of 1 year on Amazon.in and Flipkart.com.

Lumiford brings in Max T55 TWS earphones for Rs 3,599

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Consumer electronics brand Lumiford, which is mostly specialized in the entertainment space, has added yet another product to its famed Maximus series in the form of Max T55 true wireless earphones.

Powered with advanced wireless technology, reinforced by Hi-Fi bass drivers and 20Hz~20KHz speaker frequency response, these earphones are ideal for enjoying your music and important phone calls free of any disturbance.

The advanced wireless Bluetooth V5.0 technology offers a seamless transmission range of 10m. With 6 mm dynamic driver, you get louder, tighter bass without using too much power.

The TWS earphones are powered by rechargeable li-polymer 30mAh batteries that offer 3 hours of non-stop music as well as talk time in a single charge. The charging case in-built with 400mAh li-polymer battery offers 15 hours of playtime in a single charge with the earphones requiring only 1.2 hours of charging time.

Other features include smart touch control for easy access and operation, binaural call function for enhanced call experience, and sleek magnetic design which helps convert audio signals into great sound. The ergonomic design enables you to easily put these earphones in and out of your ear with ease.

Abhijit Bhattacharjee, CEO, Lumiford, said, “We are delighted to present this top-of-the-line advanced wireless earphones that have the perfect balance between advanced technology and superior looks. The Max T55 with Hi-Fi Bass Drivers, fast charging, cool black colour and portable charging case makes it a great offering for any age the group as its universal capabilities can accommodate a diverse range of music.”

“We are looking forward to the response on our new offerings and excited to introduce more such technologically-advanced offerings in the near future,” he added.

The Lumiford Max T55 series is priced at Rs 3,599.

ViewSonic launches its first LED Projector LS600WE for corporate and education sector

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ViewSonic Corp, a global provider of visual solutions, has launched its Lamp Free LED Projector LS600WE. Ensuring bright and detailed image along with eco-friendly LED technology, this innovative and next generation projector is perfectly equipped for both corporate and education sectors.

Today, when the technology has refurbished every industry, the audio-visual industry is enhancing their products by giving their best offerings. ViewSonic’s LED LS600WE is an eco-friendly projector which is less hazardous and is equipped with 3800 ANSI Lumens brightness.

Muneer Ahmad, Business Head – AV, ViewSonic India said, “We focus to develop innovative and quality products which can generate effectiveness and usefulness to our end users. Now, we are only focussing on the LED projectors and are looking to develop highly advanced and robust featured products. The newly launched LS600WE projector is ViewSonic’s first LED based projector developed focussing both corporate and education sector. This eco-friendly product comes with 3 years warranty and ensures the cost of ownership to remain low. Also an ad on feature is that it is a lamp free and mercury free projector.”

The projector is ergonomically designed and easy to set-up. The 3,800 ANSI Lumens gives bright and detailed images in any environment. To get rid of toxic mercury and frequent lamp replacements, the projector is equipped with 2nd generation LED technology offering a 30,000 hours long lifespan with consistent brightness over time. Enhancing the viewing experience, the newly launched product is equipped with Horizontal and Vertical Keystone correction along with 4 corner adjustment features giving perfectly proportioned picture every time. Adding to this, it also produces jaw-dropping, cinematic color similar to a movie theatre with Cinema SuperColor+ Technology which meets 125% Rec.709 color standard.

One of the unique features of the projector is its 360° Creative Applications which allows the projector to freely rotate at any angle vertically, allowing projection onto ceilings, walls, or angled signage. The projector is embedded with a 10W speaker to deliver satisfying audio performance right out of the box. Its comprehensive LAN control eases multiple device management and is compatible with Crestron, AMX, Extron, PJ Link, ATEN, and ViewSonic’s vController.

Its instant Power On/Off feature is for an efficient power usage. The projector is also equipped with a 1.2x optical zoom lens and Sealed Optical Engine with IP5X. The product has a sufficient connectivity such as a built-in USB power output and provides dual HDMI ports.

Available with 3 years warranty, this power packed product is priced at RS 1,49,000.

Canon unveils new PIXMA G series Ink tank printers

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Canon India, today expanded its iconic PIXMA G Series lineup with the launch of seven new Ink Tank Printers – PIXMA G3060, PIXMA G3021, PIXMA G3020, PIXMA G2060, PIXMA G2021, PIXMA G2020, and PIXMA G1020.

Built to stand out with high ink volumes and low-cost printing, the new PIXMA G Series printers include a drip-free, hands-free ink refilling mechanism, and a user-replaceable maintenance cartridge designed to ensure minimum downtime and maximum productivity for homes and businesses.

Equipped to cater to the evolving consumer demands and businesses for cost-efficient and reliable ink tank technology, the new models are specifically designed to deliver a better printing speed as well as Spill-Free and Easy Handle Ink Filling. Additionally, the printers feature an ‘economy’ model that helps consumers print up to 7700 color pages or 7600 black pages on economy mode. The printers also come with an On System guide to clean the Paper Feed Rollers that helps to reduce the service calls and increase better customer experience.

Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India said, “The pandemic has transformed the way we have operated, by bringing in a significant shift in the usage pattern of technology and devices.  With the entire world grappling to adapt to a hybrid working environment, we have witnessed a sudden rise in the demand for multi-functional ink-tank printers. This has further led to the Consumer System Products division becoming one of the highest contributing businesses for us in India. As we continue to address the evolving needs of our customers, we are delighted to further strengthen our ink-tank product portfolio with the launch of 7 versatile PIXMA G series printers that are specially built to boost productivity for home and small businesses.”

C Sukumaran, Director, Consumer System Products & Imaging Communication Products said, “The pandemic has laid the foundation for an entirely new normal, making work from home and study from home an imperative across households and SMBs. With the entire nation struggling to adapt to this new normal, the need to have an infrastructure to support this hybrid working environment has propelled the demand for printers for usage at home as well home-office setups. As pioneers in the printing industry, we consider it our responsibility to bring forth products that address the evolving requirements of our customers and make them adept in today’s connected world. Our expansion of the PIXMA G-series portfolio is a testament to our commitment to empowering our customers with the most innovative, cost-effective, and productive solutions. With the additional user-friendly features and revamped design, the new printers are an amalgamation of next level modern technology and cost-efficiency that will adequately serve the end customers.”

Right out of the box, the new Canon G series includes enough ink to last years for most users, delivering up 7700 color pages or 7600 black pages on economy mode. This presents an easy choice for users who need to print more without hesitation and has the potential to transform traditional printing habits completely.

The printers are suitable for general use or photo printing, with the dedicated use of pigment black ink for crisp and sharp text in text documents and line drawings, and automatic switching to only dye-ink color channels when there is a need to produce full-borderless glossy photos up to A4 sizes.

To avoid unintended filling of colored inks into the wrong tank openings, the new Canon G series features new ink bottle designs, with outlet nozzles that fit only in the respective color tank well openings. Ink filling is fast, drip-free, and hands-free, allowing users to complete the entire unboxing and setup process in just minutes while maintaining a mess-free workstation.

An integrated ink tank design also keeps the printer footprint compact, while providing a clear visual indication of remaining ink levels.

The user-replaceable maintenance cartridge design of the new Canon G series will also save users numerous trips to authorized service facilities. Replacement of the maintenance cartridge and the subsequent automatic reset of the internal ink counter removes prolongs the printer lifetime well beyond conventional printers and ensures users can continue to print as intended with minimal downtime.

These multi-function printers with print, copy, and scan functionalities, are designed to boost productivity for home and small office environments. The printers support wireless mobile printing and scanning, using smartphones or tablets on a local network or the cloud. A 2-line LCD panel makes it easy to perform and confirm printer settings. Businesses with substantial daily printing requirements can benefit from a higher document print speed of up to 10.8 ipm mono and 6.0 ipm color for the PIXMA G3060. PIXMA G 3021 comes with an additional black ink bottle inside the box.

The PIXMA G2020 features a 2-line LCD panel similar to that on G3060 and G3020 for easy operation, including ease of management for printer settings. PIXMA G 2021 comes with an additional black ink bottle inside the box. The PIXMA G1020 is the most affordable print-only option within the new G series lineup for students and home users.

Users can also print and scan1 from iOS and Android mobile devices (smartphone, tablets, and laptops) through the Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY app that offers fine-tuned control of all printer settings and parameters. For even easier direct printing from mobile devices, iOS uses can use AirPrint, while Android users can rely on the Canon Print Service plugin, available on the Play store. The new Canon G series is also compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, which enables voice-activated printing.

The Easy-PhotoPrint Editor app for iOS, Android OS, Windows, and Mac OS platforms is the perfect go-to app for all ID photo requirements, custom photo layouts, calendars, and postcard printing needs.

The range of the printers starts from Rs 11,048 and goes till Rs 17,704.

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