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Motorola Razr 50 India Launch: Everything You Need to Know

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Motorola Razr 50 India Launch: Everything You Need to Know

Motorola launched the Razr 40 in India last year as one of the cheapest flip-style foldable smartphones of the country. It then launched Razr 50 series earlier this year but only brought the Ultra model to India until now, when the brand has teased the India launch of the vanilla Motorola Razr 50 model.

Motorola Razr 50: India Launch Teased

Update 29/08/2024: Motorola India has officially confirmed that the Razr 50 will launch in India on September 9, 2024. It will be available for purchase via Motorola’s own website, Amazon India, and leading offline retail stores.

Motorola teased the India launch of the Razr 50 on X, with a video showcasing the device and the caption stating, “Keep a look out for the latest smartphone with a massive external display. We bet you’re going to love this.” There’s no exact date given by the brand as to when the foldable is launching but we suspect it could happen by the end of this month or early next month.

Motorola Razr 50: Specifications

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The Razr 50 sports a 6.9-inch (2640 x 1080 pixels) FlexView FHD+ LTPO AMOLED Display which supports 10-120Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, 120% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 2600 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision. At the front, it gets a 3.6-inch (1066 x 1056 pixels resolution) QuickView LTPS AMOLED cover display which gets 90Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1700 nits peak brightness, along with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chipset, paired with up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 2.2 storage. The device runs on Hello UI based on Android 14. For optics, there’s a 50MP f/1.7 primary camera with OIS, and a 13MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

There’s a 32MP f/2.4 front camera for selfies and video calls. Connectivity options include 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C port, and NFC. It is further equipped with stereo speakers that suppprt Dolby Atmos. The device is also IPX8 rated and is backed up by a 4200mAh battery with 30W fast wired charging and 15W wireless charging support.

Motorola Razr 50: India Price (Expected)

Considering the Razr 40 began at Rs 59,999 in India and the latestRazr 50 Ultra has a price tag of Rs 99,999, we expect Motorola to price the Razr 50 somewhere between Rs 70,000 to Rs 80,000. However, this is just a speculation on the basis of brand’s past pricing trends and we’ll have to wait for an official announcement from Motorola.

Gemini in Gmail Can Now Polish Up Your Rought Notes in Drafts

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Gemini in Gmail Can Now Polish Up Your Rought Notes in Drafts

Gemini in Gmail can be a life-saver for those who have to regularly form long e-mails and Google is updating it with two new features. One of the new features called Polish allows the user to ask Gemini to refine the rough notes in their Gmail Drafts and convert them into a full-fledged professional e-mail.

As announced on a Google Workspace blog, Google is introducing two new Gemini in Gmail updates to help you draft emails even faster: 

  • Help me write and Refine my draft shortcuts on Android and devices 
  • A new option for Help me write that polishes emails drafts on web and mobile devices

On mobile, when an email draft is empty, the “Help me write” shortcut now appears in the body of the email. When selected, it will open the full Help me write experience. Google adds that when 12+ words are present in an email draft, the ​​“Refine my draft” shortcut will be shown below the email content to indicate that there are options available to Polish, Formalize, Elaborate, or Shorten your draft, or Write a new draft. The menu can be triggered simply by swiping right on “Refine my draft.” The Help me write and Refine my draft shortcuts are available now on Android and iOS.

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When using Gemini to refine emails, users can choose from the following options: Formalize, Elaborate and Shorten and the newly added Polish option. Available on web and mobile, the Polish feature powered by Gemini in Gmail can effortlessly refine your emails, saving you time.

“For example, if you enter rough notes into a draft, Gemini can turn the content into a completely formal draft, ready for you to review in one click,” said Google. The option for Help me write to polish email drafts is available now on web, Android and iOS.

The new features are available for those with a Gemini Business and Enterprise add-on, Gemini Education and Education Premium add-on, or a Google One AI Premium account.

Google’s Pixel Watch 3 is Only Replaceable, Not Repairable

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Google’s Pixel Watch 3 is Only Replaceable, Not Repairable

Google announced the Pixel Watch 3 last week alongside other new hardware and it has now been officially confirmed that the new smartwatch from Google is only replaceable in case it faces any hardware faults or is damaged by the user, and not repairable.

In a statement given to Android Authority, a Google representative said, “If your device is damaged, you can contact the Google Pixel Watch Customer Support Team to check your replacement options.” When confirming whether the watch is only replaceable in case of any defects or damages, the representative added, “Correct! Pixel Watch 3 is replacement only.”

Google further said that a Preferred Care insurance program is also available in the US, which covers accidental damage and out-of-warranty issues. However, Pixel Watch 3 owners will still have to pay a $49 service fee when opting for a replacement. There’s no word on replacement details or fees for the smartwatch in India as of now.

Read More: Google Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2 TWS Earbuds Launched in India

Making the Pixel Watch 3 only replaceable and non-repairable isn’t the best option, especially for the environment as the faulty watches that are replaced would straight up make it to the dumping ground, thereby by creating excessive E-waste.

The Google Pixel Watch 3 was launched in two sizes, where the 41mm version costs Rs 39,900 while the 45mm model costs Rs 43,900. It comes with over 16% smaller bezels, and has a larger active screen area compared to the Pixel Watch 2 – over 10% more screen on the 41 mm watch and 40% more on the 45 mm size. The Actua display is now 2x brighter with up to 2000 nits of brightness, and it dims to as low as 1 nit in always-on display.

Oppo F27 5G Vs Motorola Edge 50 Fusion: Specs Battle

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Oppo F27 5G Vs Motorola Edge 50 Fusion: Specs Battle

Oppo unveiled its F27 5G smartphone in India on August 20, within the same price range as the Edge 50 Fusion from Motorola. Here’s a specs comparison between the two devices so you can decide which one is worth considering.

Display

The OPPO F27 5G sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz, a peak brightness of 1200 nits in sunlight, an under-display optical fingerprint sensor, and a 394 ppi.

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion sports a 6.7-inch pOLED curved display with a Resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a Refresh Rate of 144Hz. The display boasts Gorilla Glass protection, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit colours, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a peak brightness of 1600 nits.

In terms of specs, the Edge 50 Fusion has not only better brightness and a higher touch sampling rate and refresh rate but is also curved, which might appeal to a significant chunk of the population.

Performance & Software

The Motorola device is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Processor, which is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. The Oppo device features 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G processor.

Oppo F27 5g vs Edge 50 Fusion

Both offer the same amount of storage, but Motorola’s handset has higher RAM, which is helpful for those who do a lot of multitasking. Even in terms of processing power, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion is ahead with its Snapdragon processor, which is not the most powerful but is still superior to the Dimensity 6300 used in Oppo’s F27 5G.

As for software, both of them run on 14 with their respective skins on top, but the Motorola handset once again has an edge here, with a promise of three major OS updates for its device, while Oppo’s device would only receive two. However, if we go by experience and how stable the software is, we’d say Oppo F27 5G would be a better pick, considering we have had our issues with Hello UI on Edge 50 Fusion, and Motorola isn’t known for timely updates.

Battery & Cameras

Motorola Edge 50 Fusion gets a dual rear camera setup for optics, including an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony LYT-700C f/1.9 main sensor and a 13MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle sensor. At the front, it gets a 32MP f/2.5 sensor with support. In the case of Oppo, the F27 5G, there’s a 50-megapixel f/1.8 main sensor, plus a 2MP f/2.4 portrait sensor. There’s a 32MP f/2.4 front-facing sensor.

We can’t say which one is a better camera system as we haven’t used Oppo F27 5G, but we can tell you, based on first-hand experience, that the Edge 50 Fusion has decent cameras. It also has an ultra-wide-angle sensor that’s much more useful than the portrait sensor used in Oppo’s device.

While both pack a 5000mAh battery, Motorola’s device supports 68W fast charging, while Oppo’s device has 45W fast wired charging, which is significantly slower than that of Edge 50 Fusion.

Conclusion

The Motorola Edge 50 Fusion and the Oppo F27 5G have the same starting price tag of Rs 22,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and the same price tag of Rs 24,999 for their second respective variants, such as 8GB + 256GB for F27 5G and 12GB + 256GB in case of Edge 50 Fusion. In terms of price and overall value, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion stands out as a better choice than the Oppo F27 5G, especially considering the specifications. If you’re willing to make a slight compromise on the software side, the Edge 50 Fusion offers superior features across the board, making it the stronger option.

Airtel Payments Bank Enables Face Match Security Feature for Savings Bank Account Users

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Airtel Payments Bank Enables Face Match Security Feature for Savings Bank Account Users

Airtel Payments Bank has unveiled Face Match, a security enhancement feature designed to safeguard customer accounts. Face Match, as per the company, “uses sophisticated machine learning algorithms to calculate a threat score for each savings bank account user based on multiple inputs and signals ranging from user behaviour, transaction pattern & location, historical data of similar pattern, device and mobile app-based signals.”

The company says that if a user surpasses this threat score, their Airtel Payments Bank account is secured with Face Match to prevent potential fraudulent transactions. The user will immediately receive a notification on their registered mobile number, notifying them that Face Match has been activated, thereby instructing them to complete a quick verification using the link in the notification to proceed with their transactions.

The link then redirects them to the Face Match section of the Airtel Thanks app, where the user simply needs to take a selfie, which is then compared to the original photo from their onboarding process using advanced facial recognition and liveliness checks.

A successful match allows the user to continue their transactions, while an unsuccessful match prompts them to visit a nearby banking point for biometric verification. This process ensures that only the account holder can perform transactions, maintaining user control and enhancing security.

“As the digital banking landscape evolves, customers are increasingly vulnerable to fraudsters who exploit security gaps to commit crimes such as conduit account frauds, account takeovers, and money laundering. Face Match is designed to address these challenges effectively and at scale,” said Airtel in a press release.

Airtel enabled e-KYC via face authentication for digitally opening an Airtel Payments Bank back in September last year. It allowed users to open an account digitally with the Airtel Payments Bank, using face Biometrics as e-KYC, within minutes from anywhere in the country. Airtel Payments Bank was the first bank in the country to test this facility on its mobile app, said the company at the time.

Apple Launches Beats Studio Pro Kim Special Edition Headphones in India

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Apple Launches Beats Studio Pro Kim Special Edition Headphones in India

Apple has now listed the latest special edition headphones from its subsidiary, Beats, on its Indian website. The new Beats Studio Pro Kim Special Edition are developed in collaboration with Kim Kardashian. While their specs remain the same as the regular model, the Special Edition is available in three new hues.

Beats Studio Pro Kim Special Edition: Price, Availability

The Beats Studio Pro Kim Special Edition Headphones are priced at Rs 37,900 in India and have been listed on Apple India’s online store. They have also been listed on Beats by Dre website but aren’t available for purchase anywhere, yet.

Beats Studio Pro Kim Special Edition: Features

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The new special edition headphones are “inspired by Kardashian’s signature palette”, and are available in three new hues called Moon, Dune, and Earth. Beats Studio Pro custom acoustic platform packs a 40mm driver that has been “engineered for optimal clarity, with near-zero distortion even at high volume.” An integrated digital optimises the final response to bring out the subtle details of whatever you’re listening to.

Then, at the touch of a button, you can cycle between two dynamic listening modes, including the fully adaptive Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) mode which continuously monitors the noise around you in real time, then creates a precisely-tuned filter to cancel it out. The second mode is the Transparency mode which allows the sounds of your environment mix seamlessly with your music when you want to stay present and aware.

There’s support for spatial audio too, where music and movies available in Dolby Atmos deliver full immersion with 360-degree surround sound. Beats Studio Pro also features dynamic head tracking and you can even personalise Spatial Audio for your ears using an iPhone.

Native Apple features are supported for Apple devices, such as One-touch pairing, Hey Siri voice command support, Find My network, along with updates as well. Aside from Apple-specific features, features are supported as well, such as Google Fast Pair, Audio Switch, Google Find My Device, and the dedicated Beats app for Android also.

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The headphones come with upgraded voice-targeting microphones and have a battery backup of up to 40 hours. With ANC or Transparency Mode enabled, you can listen for up to 24 hours and when low on power, Fast Fuel gives you up to 4 hours of play time from a quick, 10‑minute charge.

Beats Studio Pro offers multiple ways to connect with your devices: Class 1 for wireless connectivity, USB-C audio for simultaneous listening and charging, and a 3.5mm analogue input for wired audio sources. There’s also a newly designed carrying case included in the box.

While using USB-C audio, you can select between three distinct sound profiles: the Beats Signature profile, Entertainment profile, and the Conversation profile. The UltraPlush over-ear cushions have been upgraded with seamless engineered leather, along with adjustable metal sliders.

Apple first began selling Beats audio products in India in May earlier this year, via its own online store and other e-commerce platforms.

Sony Bravia 9 Series Mini LED TVs Launched in India

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Sony Bravia 9 Series Mini LED TVs Launched in India

Sony has announced the launch of Bravia 9 series Mini TVs in India, following the recent launch of Bravia 3 series televisions. The new Bravia 9 TVs are available in two sizes, and come with unique features, such as world’s first Beam Tweeter in a TV. Here’s what all they have to offer.

Bravia 9 Series TVs: India Price, Availability

The 75-inch model costs Rs 4,49,990 while the 85-inch model costs Rs 5,99,990. These models will be available for purchase at Sony Centers, major electronics stores, and online retailers across India, beginning today, August 20.

Bravia 9 Series TVs: Specs, Features

Sony bravia 9 series

The Sony Bravia 9 series TVs sport a (3840 x 2160 pixels) display with a 120Hz refresh rate, X-Wide Angle, X-Anti Reflection, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, and High Peak Luminance. They offer 4 times more pixel than for a clearer more detailed picture. There’s further support for Sony’s XR Contrast Booster, XR Triluminos Pro, XR Backlight Master Drive, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, XR Clear Image technologies.

For gamers, there’s Auto HDR Tone Mapping, Auto Game Mode, 4K/120fps, VRR, and ALLM support. The Game Menu centralizes gaming controls and settings. There are also features specifically built for PS5.

Next, these TVs are support Netflix Adaptive, SONY PICTURES CORE, and the new Prime Video Calibrated Mode for optimized picture quality. The Bravia 9 series also supports IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos technologies. For 24 months, you will receive 10 free credits to stream movies in 4K Blu-ray quality with IMAX Enhanced visuals.

Read More: New Smart TVs Launched in India: Check Models From Sony, Kodak, Hisense

As for audio, it sports Acoustic Multi-Audio+ with a Beam Tweeter at the top and Frame Tweeters on the sides. Acoustic Center Sync integrates your sound system, such as a soundbar, with the TV, ensuring that the sound precisely matches the action on the screen for a home cinema setup. The new Voice Zoom 3 technology uses algorithms to recognize and adjust the volume of human dialogue, making even soft speech clear and prominent. This feature is tuned well to work with BRAVIA Theatre home audio products.

Bravia 9 is powered by Google TV, giving you access to 400,000 movies and TV episodes, as well as 10,000 apps and games. The Hands-Free Voice Search feature in the Bravia 9 provides an intuitive way to interact with your television. The TV also introduces Bravia Cam, allowing for gesture controls for easy interaction and ambient optimization that adjusts screen settings to suit your environment for the best viewing experience. With Zoom Meetings and Google Meet integration, you can also host video calls directly from your TV.

The One Slate concept of the BRAVIA 9 seamlessly integrates the screen and bezel into a single, sleek slate, minimizing distractions and maximizing your viewing experience.

Google App on Android to Drop Dedicated Search Button: Report

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Google App on Android to Drop Dedicated Search Button: Report

Google’s Search is at its core and the foundation of its business and the brand is now on a path to fully integrate within Search. With AI taking over, Google may be planning to give Search a backseat, considering a new report suggests that the company may be planning to remove the dedicated Search button in the Google app on Android.

As Android Authority reported its findings of an teardown of the new Google app 15.32.37.28.arm64 beta, it was found that Google is testing three new layouts for the app’s bottom navigation bar that no longer feature a prominent Search button. While the search bar on the top serves the same functionality as the search button, it still takes away a key functionality of the app where the user could easily access Search right from the bottom bar.

Three new layouts of Google app; Image Credit: Android Authority

One of the layouts show only two buttons in the bottom navigation bar, including “Home” and “Saved.” The other one gets a “Home” button along with what looks like a “Share” button. The third one has four button, including “Home,” an icon with four squares which could be for other Google apps, a “Saved” button, and a “Bell icon,” likely for notifications.

Current UI

There’s no detail regarding when this change might come to the general public, but it may be controversial once it arrives despite being a minor one.

In related news to Google, it recently announced a redesign for the Meet app. Meet’s new calling interface has a fresh look and feel, making it easier to start and receive video calls or schedule one for later. The redesigned Google Meet App has a new layout that includes call control buttons that mirror the meeting experience. You can also more easily access advanced features like live captions, which are available in over 70 languages.

How to Download Fall Guys Mobile on Your Android Smartphone?

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How to Download Fall Guys Mobile on Your Android Smartphone?

Epic Games has been long fighting a battle against Apple to allow for third-party app marketplaces in iOS and with Google too, due to high developer fees app makers incur when selling games and apps via the Google Play Store. Epic Games has now finally launched its own store on both and iOS, bringing its own games to mobile via the self-made app store, including a brand-new title called Fall Guys which is quite popular amongst PC and console players. Here’s a guide on how to install Fall Guys Mobile on your Android smartphone.

Step 1

Fall guys mobile installation guide

Download the Epic Games Store for Android via Epic’s own website. Once the download has finished, install it on your device.

Step 2

Open the Epic Games Store and find the Fall Guys listing.

Step 3

Now, tap on the Install button and give the required permissions.

Step 4

Fall guys mobile on android

Launch Fall Guys and let the download process of game data finish.

Step 5

Finally, log in with your Epic Games account and start playing.

Fall Guys on mobile is available to download now from the Epic Games Store on iOS in the European Union and on Android worldwide, and from AltStore PAL on iOS in the European Union. There’s no word on whether the game would ever be made available via the operating systems’ native app stores.

As for the features of the game, iOS and Android versions of the game support cross-progression and crossplay, meaning mobile players can get in a lobby with PC and console players, and those who play on console or PC can also bring over their data to the iOS and Android versions of Fall Guys. The minimum requirements to play the game on Android include Android OS 7.0+ and at least 4GB of RAM.

Vivo T3 Pro 5G India Launch: All Details

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Vivo T3 Pro 5G India Launch: All Details

Vivo has announced the launch of T3 Pro 5G in India, set for August 27 at 12PM. The brand has also revealed the handset’s design, confirming it will be available in orange. By the looks of it, the device seems to be a rebranded iQOO Z9s Pro that’ll be launching in India tomorrow, August 21.

Vivo T3 Pro 5G: India Launch

The brand has confirmed that it will launch the Vivo T3 Pro 5G on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 12 noon. The device is also confirmed to be available via Flipkart for purchase, likely alongside Vivo’s own online E-store.

Vivo T3 Pro 5G: Expected Specifications

The Vivo T3 Pro 5G will likely sport a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate and 4500 nits peak brightness. It should be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

It should be backed by a triple rear camera system, including a 50MP f/1.79 Sony IMX882 main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle f/2.2 sensor, and a 2MP f/2.4 bokeh sensor. On the front, it could get a 16MP f/2.45 selfie sensor.

It may pack a 5500mAh battery with 80W Fast charging support. For biometrics, there will be an in-display fingerprint sensor. For audio, it will have a stereo speaker setup. The device will run on FunTouch OS 14, based on Android 14. Connectivity options could include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3, GPS, 5G, and a USB-C port for charging.

Vivo T3 Pro 5G: Expected Price

According to the leaked specifications, the Vivo T3 Pro 5G will likely be priced around or below Rs 25,000. There’s no word on the official pricing details as of now, but it should be similar in price to the iQOO Z9s Pro 5G, as both are essentially the same devices.

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