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Itel Vision 2S Review: A budget-friendly phone with smart features

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Itel has recently launched its new entry-level budget smartphone under its flagship Vision series – Itel Vision 2S – in the Indian market. It is an upgraded version of Itel Vision 2. The design of the phone is good and its big battery has been claimed to provide better backup. I got the review unit of Itel Vision 2S and used it for a month. Today, I am here to tell you whether the phone is really worth your money and whether you should buy it or not. Let’s know.

What’s in the box?

Removing the box of Itel Vision 2S, we are greeted with a section which include some contents like – Warranty Card, One Time Screen Replacement Card where users can avail of free one-time screen replacement of a broken screen within 100 days of purchase without paying any service charge. Then, there are some documentations and a protective case. We further have the device itself and the first impression is that it looks attractive and good. The color that I have with me is Deep Blue. Just underneath that we have the user manual which nobody reads, a USB cable and a 5W adaptor which I think is going to take a long time to charge.

Design

At first sight, you will not find Itel Vision 2S to be an entry level phone as it looks great. However, it is quite bulky and difficult to operate with one hand. The phone has a plastic body and a stripe down has been given on the back panel below the triple rear camera with a brand name. A fingerprint sensor has also been given at the back of the phone. On the right side, there are power and volume buttons. There is a micro USB port on the bottom and the headphone jack on the top.

itel vison 2s Design

Besides, the back cover will need to be removed to insert the SIM card and memory card. There are separate slots for memory card and SIM card. On the back panel, there is a dual rear camera setup in one corner along with a flashlight. I got the Deep Blue color model for the review. But, the handset is available in two other gradient tones as well – Gradation Purple and Gradation Blue.

Display

Itel Vision 2 S Display

The Itel Vision 2S has a 6.52-inch touchscreen display with a pixel resolution of 720×1600. Its aspect ratio is 20:9. There is 2.5D curved glass on the display. To be honest, my viewing experience on the phone was pretty good. I even checked the video quality on the phone by downloading different OTT apps and watched full HD videos of YouTube. I did have some problem in sunlight, but we mostly live at home or office; therefore it can be ignored. The touch and scrolling is good as well. Overall, for its price, you get a good display. If you are fond of watching videos on the phone, then you are sure to like the display of Itel Vision 2S.

Processor

Itel Vision 2S is supported by Octa-core Unisoc SC9863A processor. The phone has 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. These are the basic hardware specifications. The performance of this device is basic. While using the phone, I got a hang issue in multitasking. However, it was not much. But, the phone will only run smooth if you use only three to four apps at the same time, which is a big drawback.

Talking about its interface, it is quite clean. It doesn’t have too many pre-loaded apps. By swiping up the screen of the phone, you will be able to access the apps that you see by scrolling up and down. The Android 11 (Go Edition) has been given in the device. It provides satisfactory performance in daily tasks as well as low level gaming.

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Camera

Talking about the camera segment, the Itel Vision 2S has a dual camera setup with an 8-megpaixel main sensor and an accompanying VGA sensor, which is fine for basic photography. To be straight, the camera of the phone is not very good but you can definitely take basic photos.

The smartphone also comes with a 5-megapixel selfie camera inside the waterdrop-style notch. You will be able to click photos well in daylight on all modes, but you might not get good results when taking photos in low light. Colors are a little less in the photo, but according to the price, they will be called good. Coming to the phone’s camera features, it has been given Photo, Portrait, Video, Pano, Short Video, Low Light, HDR and Pro Mode.

Battery

Now on to the battery, which brings Itel Vision 2S’s strong point. The device boasts a 5,000mAh battery, which I must say is quite good according to the budget range. On a single charge, the phone can run up to two days for a typical user.

Now, talking about the charging of the phone, I am not very satisfied with this segment. The handset comes with a 5W charger which is a letdown. After putting the phone on charging for 20 minutes, its battery was charged only 15% to 20% percent. It took me about more than 1 hour to fully charge the phone, which is too long.

Price

The Itel Vision 2S is priced in India at Rs 6,999 for the lone 2GB RAM + 32GB storage option. If your budget is less and to perform regular essential tasks, you can buy this phone without a second thought.

Final Verdict

Owing to its good look, big display and massive battery, the Itel Vision 2S stand out in the market. However, the camera and performance is a bit letdown. But when you weigh the phone against its price, all these shortcomings don’t seem to be a problem. Overall, if you want a budget-friendly phone to carry out your essential regular work, then Itel Vision 2S is definitely a better choice.

Also Read: MediaTek, Jio’s ‘Gaming Masters 2.0’ starts with BGMI on JioGames

MediaTek, Jio’s ‘Gaming Masters 2.0’ starts with BGMI on JioGames

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Jio and MediaTek have joined hands to launch ‘Gaming Masters 2.0’, an esports event with one of the most popular game titles, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), targeted at new and existing online gaming enthusiasts and the professional gamers in India.

After a successful run in the first season with Free Fire earlier this year, which attracted over 14,000 team registrations, the second season of Gaming Masters is set to commence on November 23, 2021.

About Gaming Masters

Gaming Masters is a grassroot esports gaming initiative by Jio, India’s largest digital services player and MediaTek, the world’s fourth-largest fabless semiconductor company, to revolutionize online gaming in India. MediaTek has been at the forefront of online gaming in India, enabling an incredible gaming experience for Indian smartphone consumers with its MediaTek Dimensity 5G series and MediaTek Helio G series chipsets, which are equipped with advanced MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology.

Gaming Masters will feature Krafton’s hit battle royale game title, Battlegrounds Mobile India, which will be made available to both Jio and non-Jio users via the JioGames platform

The tournament will test the gamers’ skills, teamwork, and endurance in a virtual gaming arena while they have their eyes set on the prize pool of Rs 1250,000

There is a ‘Play & Win Daily’ series where gamers can participate every day, get rewarded, and also stand a chance to compete with professional teams for the ultimate championship.

Important Dates

Registration Started
Tournament Dates November 23, 2021 – January 10, 2021
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Also Read: JioBook laptop: Specifications, Price, Launch date in India leaked

JioBook laptop: Specifications, Price, Launch date in India leaked

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After the launch of JioPhone Next, the Mukesh Ambani-led telco is now gearing up to launch the JioBook. It is the brand’s first laptop, so there is a lot of hype around it. According to the report, to develop the JioBook laptop, the telco had partnered with China-based Bluebank Communication Technology.

Earlier this year, as per the XDA report, it has been revealed that Reliance Jio is working on a laptop, called JioBook. In September, three JioBook models – NB1118QMW, NB1148QMW, and NB1112MM – were spotted on the BIS certification site. Now, the NB1112MM variant has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of its specifications ahead of the launch.

JioBook Release Date

JioBook laptop was expected to arrive alongside the JioPhone Next, but that didn’t happen. While the confirmed launch date have not been revealed yet, the recent Geekbench listing suggests that we are not too far away from the official launch.

JioBook Specifications (Expected)

In a new Geekbench listing, key details of the JioBook have been revealed. It has been spotted with model number NB1112MM on the website.

JioBook display (Expected)

In terms of display, the chipset of the JioBook can support up to Full HD resolution. However, it is expected to get a lesser resolution display to make the price tag more affordable. It is said to be equipped with a display having 1366×768 pixel resolution, offer support for Wi-Fi over 2.4 and 5GHz frequencies along with Bluetooth, a Qualcomm audio chip, and a three-axis accelerometer. Also, it may have a mini HDMI connector for video output.

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JioBook processor (Expected)

The listing states that JioBook will be powered by MediaTek MT8788 chipset. The processor will be aided by the ARM Mali G72. In terms of performance, the chipset got a Single-Core score of 1178 and multi-core score of 4246. It says that the laptop will get 2GB RAM with 32GB of EMMC storage. It run Android 11 OS. The JioBook managed to score 1,178 points in single-core and 4,246 points in multi-core tests.

JioBook Models

The Jio laptop reportedly carries three different variants — NB1118QMW, NB1148QMW, and NB1112MM. The company is likely to launch a model with the Snapdragon 665 chipset in 2GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variants. As per the report, Reliance Jio has outsourced low-cost components from different vendors. Notable ones are – Samsung for their combined mobile DRAM and NAND chip and Qualcomm for its Snapdragon 665.

JioBook: Other features

Jio is also said to have applications such as JioMeet, JioStore and JioPages pre-installed on the upcoming JioBook laptop. In addition to this, it is reported to also come with Microsoft apps such as Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Teams, and Office pre-installed on the laptop.

JioBook Price in India (Expected)

Details regarding the price of the upcoming laptop – JioBook – are still a mystery at this point. However, looking at the brand’s history of highly affordable devices, it can be expected to a budget-offering.

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Tech NewsWrap: Realme to enter high-end smartphone market… and more

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Realme to enter high-end smartphone market

Smartphone brand Realme is all set to enter into the high-end smartphone market. The founder and CEO Sky Li has revealed the company’s plan to compete with top smartphone brands in the ultra-premium segment through a tweet. He didn’t reveal any details regarding the launch timeline of first smartphone of Realme priced over USD 800 (roughly Rs 59,500). However, we can expect some details early next year. The CEO also did not confirm the naming scheme of the ultra-premium category.

Vivo Y15A launched

Vivo has launched its most awaited budget smartphone – the Vivo Y15A – in the Philippines market. Talking about the specifications, the handset comes with highlighted features like MediaTek display, waterdrop notch, 5,000mAh battery, dual-rear camera setup among others. The Vivo Y 15A seems to arrive with similar specifications to the Vivo Y15s (2021). The newly launched phone comes with a price tag of PHP 7,999 (approx USD 160) in the Philippines market. It will be available for grabs in colors like Mystic Blue and Water Green.

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New State crosses 1 crore downloads on Play Store

Krafton’s latest battle royale game – New State – recently launched in a number of countries including India. Over the weekend, the game has now crossed over 1 crore installs, in just three days since its launch. Prior to its release, the game had already garnered a whopping 40 million pre registrations on both Apple App and Google Play Store. Developed by PUBG Studios, PUBG: New State is a free-to-play next-generation mobile game playable in 17 different languages.

Amazon Echo speakers get motion detection capabilities

Amazon has added a new feature for its newer Echo and Echo Dot speakers. The feature will now be able to detect the presence of people in a room by emitting an inaudible ultrasound wave. This technology will help these smart speakers to turn off lights and other connected devices when one leaves a room or turn them on when one enters into a room. The capability of Amazon Echo to detect people was first talked about in Amazon’s hardware event conducted in September this year.

Also Read: Lava Agni shatters all records; grabs the highest Unboxing score by Techarc

Lava Agni shatters all records; grabs the highest Unboxing score by Techarc

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Agni, the first Indian 5G smartphone by Lava International Limited topped the list in the Unboxing Score by research & analytics agency Techarc. Launched on November 9, 2021, Agni scored 62 points above the new benchmark in this price segment due to its low price, chip size, higher RAM, and display size when compared to its competitors.

Lava Agni 5G is powered by Mediatek’s latest chipset – Dimensity 810, a large 6.78 inch FHD+ IPS punch hole display with a 90Hz refresh rate & comes with 8GB RAM + 128 GB ROM. Agni’s Quad camera sits beautifully in a fiery blue matte finish fingerprint resistant body. The 64 MP primary camera, along with a 5 MP wide angle camera, 2 MP Depth camera, and a 2 MP Macro camera gives you a superior photography experience. The phone also has a 16 MP front camera for all your selfies. Agni houses a 5,000mAh battery and comes with a 30W fast charger.

Lava Agni Techarc

The Lava Agni 5G will be available across retails outlets & through Amazon & Flipkart from November 18, 2021 at Rs 19,999. The phone comes with a special pre-booking offer that lets the buyer avail a discount of Rs 2,000 on the phone. The pre-booking window is open for users from November 9 to November 17 on the Lava e-store by paying a pre booking amount of Rs 500. All pre-booked orders can grab the Lava Agni at a special price of Rs 17,999.

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Techarc Unboxing Score Methodology:

Techarc’s unboxing score helps consumer make the right decision driven by an absolute number determining the value of the offering by a brand. The score, driven statistically, indicates the superiority of the offering in terms of features (specifications) it offers at a particular price point. Such evaluation helps smartphone brands to measure how they fair within competition and also gives insights about how the offering can be made competitive to become customer’s choice by seeing maximum value in purchasing a particular product.

A competition zone is defined based on the price of a particular product. All the specifications and sub specifications are compared within the competition zone. The product (model) offering the best among competition defines the benchmark and all others are compared against it. Similarly, the price is also compared. The lowest price in the range becomes the benchmark and others are compared with it. Based on pre-defined weights (which have been defined basis consumer preferences arrived through regular consumer surveys covering over 20,000 respondents in case of smartphones), the final scores are computed summing the individual specification scores and the pricing score. A bar chart is used to show the unboxing score of the device and its competition offerings. The benchmark score of the zone is also determined. This shows whether the smartphone in question is above the benchmark or below it.

Also Read: Google Maps gets Dark Mode for iOS users, here’s how to use

Google Maps gets Dark Mode for iOS users, here’s how to use

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Google Maps finally get the ‘Dark Mode’ on its iOS app. The feature was announced back in August, but now it appears to have started rolling out to all its users. The Google Maps’ Android version already has the dark mode for a while, and now iOS users will be able to experience the same.

In the modern user interface, dark mode is probably one of the most popular features. From Google to Apple, operating systems to apps, laptops to smartphones, users get some type of dark mode integrated into the user interface. Increasingly, more and more applications are now providing users a dark mode or dark theme of some kind.

Google Maps will use the Light Mode by default. Therefore, users need to enable the dark mode manually. One of the many perks of Dark Mode is that it will help save battery life, which is a priority for most iPhone users. Let’s get to know how one can enable the dark mode on Google Maps for iOS.

How to enable Dark Mode in Google Maps in iOS:

Step 1: Open Google Maps on your iOS device

Step 1 - Open Google Maps on your iOS device

Step 2: Now click on your Profile picture

Step 3: After that, go to the Settings option

Step 3 - After that, go to the Settings option

Step 4: Scroll down and tap on the Dark Mode

Step 5: You will see three options: On, Off, and Same as device setting (which automatically turns the Dark Mode on or off depending on what you have enabled at the OS level).

Once you activate Dark Mode, the background of the Google Maps turns dark grey. The names and displays of locations appear in a lighter shade. All the colors are distinctive in nature.

With Google Maps on iPhones, the tech giant had also announced the ability to share live locations by making use of iMessage app back in August. People can just share real-time locations by clicking on the Google Maps button in iMessage and it will be shared for one hour by default, with the option to extend up to three days. To end sharing, users can simply tap the ‘stop’ button on the thumbnail.

Also Read: Just Corseca launches three new range of Smartwatches

Just Corseca launches three new range of Smartwatches

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Just Corseca, a flagship brand of Damson Technologies Pvt. Ltd, has announced the launch of an exclusive range of Smartwatches to reinforce their position in fitness segment. The three new variants come with distinct features of heart rate monitor, body temperature tracker, sedentary alerts, blood saturation tracker, and heart rate monitor besides weather info and music control. The value-for-money products come with a one-year returnable policy.

As the smartwatch industry is fast-paced and registering a growth of 110 percent YoY in 2021, Just Corseca aspires to be in the top league, fuelled by the warm response received by consumers and trade alike.

With so many unique features, Just Corseca is revolutionizing the smartwatch market as they believe innovation is their second nature. Ritesh Goenka, Group MD, Just Corseca said, “Just Corseca has always put their impetus on developing an ecosystem for products that are helping people to stay fit and healthy. We are extremely excited to launch three new smartwatches. Our aim is to make wearable technology in everyday life safe, enriching and fun. We are working hard to launch some more innovative smartwatches in this fiscal. We are also coming up with some policies to create superior value for our consumers.”

The newly launched smartwatches are as under:

Ray K’anabis

RAY K'ANABIS

Equipped with a magnetic charging USB cable, 400mAh lithium polymer battery with up to 20 days of standby time. Full HD IPS LCD Screen 1.28-inch 240×240 pixels screen with single built body with Hi-fi calling function. It comes with blood pressure, blood saturation tracker, heart rate monitor, menstrual cycle monitor, drink water reminder, multiple sports modes. It has advanced HR sensors for accurate and effective heart rate monitoring, helping you live a healthier life. Calls are now made easy with a dual module and a built-in microphone and speaker, answer your incoming calls or you can dial your desired contact right from your wrist. One can now choose their favorite music on their wrist.

Range starts from INR 8, 999. Available online and offline stores.

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Stayfit Jive

It comprises of more practical tools such as alarm clocks, stopwatch, timer, camera control, music controller, sedentary reminder, adjustable brightness, find the phone. It is a perfect gift of choice to make people live healthier, more active and more convenient. It has an all-time heart rate monitor and sleep tracker: 24/7 heart rate monitoring allows you to check your heart rate anytime, and better understand your heart rate trends. It also consists of an automatic sleep tracking your deep, light, and awake sleep patterns, and provides a comprehensive analysis of your sleep quality (deep sleep, light sleep and wake up time) to help you get a better understanding of your health and make reasonable adjustments to your lifestyle.

Stayfit Jive

Full HD dual curved screen IPS LCD screen with 1.69-inch and 240×280 Px. 200mAh battery with 7 days of functioning time and 15 days of standby. In app notifications and call notification. It has multiple sports modes with accelerometer, gyroscope and sleep monitor for accuracy.

Range starts from INR 7, 499. Available online and offline stores.

Sportivo

It is designed to keep an eye on your fitness and health, the Sportivo can monitor your heart rate, count steps, track calories, monitor sleep, blood oxygen, and more. It works as a compass to help you maintain physical wellness. It comprises of 220mAh battery with 8 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. The watch is equipped with 2.5D curved Glass IPS LCD screen with 240×280 px, metallic frame and TPU band, 1.69-inch full touch display with elegant and fashionable design. The smart watch has 4 dials readily available to choose from and many more in the app, to define your personal style. One can also check their incoming calls and reject them when they are occupied, now they won’t miss any important messages and calls anymore.

Range starts from INR 5, 499. Available online and offline stores.

Also Read: Chand’s Convergia launches first of its kinds pre-paid card for Learnflix

S. Chand’s Convergia launches first of its kinds pre-paid card for Learnflix

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EdTech start-up Convergia backed by S. Chand and Co. has introduced an innovative, pre-paid card option for the home learning app, Learnflix. The objective was to introduce a one of its kind, value-based offering in the EdTech space that is affordable and makes payment for accessing the app easy.

Learnflix pre-paid recharge cards are available in 20 states including Delhi, Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat Tamil Nadu, etc., with more than 200 partners. The learner has to just buy the card over the counter, and scratch it to get login and password for accessing the app. It leverages the vast distribution network of S. Chand group giving easy option to buy Learnflix solutions to customers who come to these retail outlets for buying books and stationery etc. Simultaneously, it provides a new business opportunity for the channel partners. This is especially helpful in tier 2 and 3 cities where some people are still apprehensive or unable to make online payments.

The cards are available in two denominations i.e., Rs. 2,000 and Rs 2,500 at local book shops across India. Learnflix pre-paid scratch card has been launched for class 6-10 students for the Mathematics and Science. The home learning app is available at a nominal subscription of INR 199 for 6 – 8 standard students and INR 2,499 for standard 9 and 10.

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The App has been designed with a Spiral Learning Pedagogy that ensures all concepts are well learned, revised, practiced, and assessed. Students can experience personalized learning, with one subscription, they can have the access to engaging videos, e-books, practice exercises, and tests, NCERT solutions and sample papers.

Himanshu Gupta, Managing Director, S. Chand Group says, “It’s an innovative offering which is a win-win for both our customers as well as our channel partners. It provides a simple and easy way to buy Learnflix personalised learning solution for our customers, and provides our channel partners an opportunity to sell our ed-tech solutions. We already have over 20k users for the Learnflix App and with this, we plan to reach out to more students and provide comprehensive yet affordable solutions across the country, especially in smaller towns.”

Convergia, an ed-tech firm under the S. Chand and Co. umbrella, which is India’s largest and oldest school books publishing company, has two ed-tech offerings – Learnflix and Mylestone. Learnflix offers personalised learning solution for students at an affordable cost, at-home learning package. It has more than 2 Lac downloads and 20K paid learners. The second offering Mylestone is a smart curriculum, one-stop, 360-degree academic solution for schools.

Convergia’s teaching and learning solutions are in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which makes it a robust and future-ready product. The idea is to empower schools to continue teaching and learning in all modes i.e., completely online or hybrid. This combination of digital and print is already enabling schools to run academic operations with ease despite Covid restrictions.

India has the world’s largest population of about 500 million in the age bracket of 5-24 years, which provides a great opportunity for the education sector. The education sector in India is estimated to grow manifolds in the years to come.

Also Read: PlayShifu empowers Millennial Parents with #PowerofPlay through Children’s Day campaign

PlayShifu empowers Millennial Parents with #PowerofPlay through Children’s Day campaign

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Toy brand PlayShifu launches an innovative campaign that talks about the Power of Play. The campaign runs through Children’s Day as well, to spread awareness around nurturing children through an educative and interactive approach.

Emphasising on the importance of learning through #PowerofPlay, PlayShifu aims to inculcate a new way of approaching learning. Through this highly impactful campaign, the brand encourages mentored indoor play through appropriate toy selection while ensuring healthy screen time.

Learning systems and educational toys are ramping up to meet the needs of a changing world. The role of AR-powered educational toys cannot be undermined in these challenging times where remote learning has become the new normal. Through expert discussions and influencer engagements, the brand is trying to address the challenges of home-schooling, parent-child interaction, and healthy screen time by introducing a new wave of interactive and engaging learning. In this endeavour, the brand has identified 20 essential super skills based on in-depth research and subject-matter expertise. These include logical reasoning, analytical ability, critical thinking, comprehension, attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and more.

PlayShifu’s innovative games and toys help children develop a complete spectrum of foundational skills that go beyond STEM and STEAM, through the #PowerofPlay. PlayShifu’s product line includes Orboot–a collection of three AR-powered globes and Plugo–an AR-powered interactive STEM gaming system comprising of several gaming kits. Their third product line, Tacto, will be launching soon in India in December and focuses on tactile play while developing STEAM skills.

Vivek Goyal, a proud father to a 5-year-old and the CEO of PlayShifu said, “Early learning is mostly informal, since children between the ages of 3 and 7 absorb information like sponges. They learn from the moment they wake up till they go to bed; they learn from everything they hear, see, touch, or interact with. Providing a holistic play-learn experience has been our motivation, and our vision is to deliver the best of both worlds, with each new product.”

Dinesh Advani, Co-founder of PlayShifu and a father to an 8-year-old said, “Kids in their initial years are outwitting parents in terms of technological know-how. They live in an ecosystem where they are growing smarter and more intelligent with the increasing exposure to digitalisation. Introducing the right play mechanism is a first step towards filling the void in their learning support. We have a vision of helping nurture the crucial years of a child’s growth and development, and that’s the leading force behind the #PowerofPlay.”

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Tech NewsWrap: Oppo A55s image leaks… and more

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Oppo A55s 5G image leaks

Ahead of the launch of Oppo A55s 5G, which is yet to be officially confirmed by the Chinese phone maker, several renders of the upcoming phone have leaked online. The renders show a hole-punch design for the selfie camera and suggest two color options. Also, Oppo’s new A-series smartphone is seen to carry a dual camera unit on the back. It is likely to debut as a budget offering and may lack a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for authentication. Based on these specs, one can expect the Oppo A55s 5G price in India to be under or around Rs 15,000.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE appear on Google Play Console

As we wait for an announcement from the South Korean tech giant, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has appeared on Google Play Console. The listing shows the upcoming device will be available in both Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100 variants. It’s possible that the Exynos 2100 variant might find its way to the Indian variant. The smartphone might come with a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and support for 120Hz refresh rate. If the launch of Galaxy S21 FE is that near, more details about the phone should follow in the coming days.

Instagram is testing a new feature ‘Take a Break’

Instagram is working on a new feature called ‘Take a break’ that can help users take a quick break from the social media platform. This feature has been announced by head of the company Adam Mosseri to prevent Instagram addiction. He has also posted a short video on Twitter, where he explains that the new feature is being developed with a “broader effort to try and give people more control over their experience of Instagram.” He also asserted that Instagram users will see more features like this in the near future.

Google Maps gets Dark Mode for iOS users

Google has started rolling out the dark mode feature for the Maps for all iOS users. The much-awaited feature will allow users to save battery life and the greyscale interface reduces eye strain by keeping a minimum contrast ratio required on the app. This year in February, Google made Dark Mode available to Google Maps on Android. Other features that arrived in Google Maps in recent months include lite navigation for cyclists, eco-friendly routing and bike and scooter share information.

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