Samsung UNPACKED event will go live at 7:30 pm IST today. The company has already revealed the list of products that they are going to launch in the event. Among all these products there will be a tab series named Galaxy Tab S7.
A lot of rumors and renders have already surfaced about this tab series, and now something even more interesting has surfaced, and all thanks to Evan Blass for all the images and videos. This tipster has already shared the promotional video of the Tab S7 that shows a 360-degree of the whole tab.
Including the video, where we can see the new place where you can attach the S-pen this time, along with the keyboard cover. The Galaxy Tab S7 also comes in three colour options as mentioned by Blass in his tweet.
Recently the Tab S7 and S7+ were spotted in the Google Play console. From the Google Play Console listing, we see that the Galaxy Tab S7 will come with 2,560 x 1,600 pixels whereas the Tab S7+ will come with 2,800 x 1,752 pixels. The tablets are listed with 6GB and 8GB RAM options paired with Snapdragon 865+ chipset. The Galaxy Tab S7 will have two versions – WIFi and WiFi + LTE whereas the Tab S7+ will also come with a new 5G variant.
The tabs will also have S-pen support, in-display fingerprint scanner, and AMOLED display. The dimensions were also revealed earlier and the Tab S7+ might be one of the large tabs available in the market.
LAVA has launched a budget smartphone after a long time in India. This smartphone is an entry-level smartphone from the brand and will be available via Amazon and Flipkart. The phone comes with a Spreadtrum processor, Android 10, and dual rear camera. The phone also features a drop notch display. The phone is powered by a 3950mAh battery. As it is an entry-level smartphone the company has set its price at Rs. 7,777.
Specification of LAVA Z66
LAVA Z66 features a 6.08-inch HD+ (720×1560 pixels) display with a 2.5D curved screen. The phone has a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13MP main camera with f/2.0 aperture and a 5MP autofocus secondary camera. We can also see a flash along with two cameras. The drop notch also houses a 13MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture and screen flash.
The phone features a 1.6Hz Spreadtrum processor paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. Lava Z66 runs on Android 10 and is powered by 3,950mAh battery and the company ensures upto 16 hours of talk time. The phone will be available in three different colour options – Marine Blue, Berry Red, and Midnight Blue options.
The Indian Government already banned 106 Chinese applications in India, considering the national security issue. It is done in two phases, 59 application in the first stroke which includes the famous short video making app TikTok, and 47 other in the second stroke. Now, both Baidu and Weibo faced the same.
These two were on the first ban list – if you are going to ask this, here is the answer. First, let you know, Baidu is China’s largest search engine and Weibo is a micro-blogging site of China. Earlier, there was Weibo, Baidu Maps, and Baidu Translate on the banned application list, the Baidu app was not there. Besides, only the applications were banned, not web services. This time, the government banned the services, along with the Baidu application.
The Indian Government continuously asking the Internet Service Providers to block these sites on their networks. The same thing may happen to other Chinese services too in the coming days. Need to say, this new ban is not fully applied yet. Not sure about the web service, but the Baidu app is there in the Google Play Store. Not to worry, all will be fixed soon.
Both Weibo and Baidu are in trying to expand to India. Baidu CEO, Robin Li, on his visit to the IIT-Madras campus last January said his company is willing to collaborate with the Indian Technology institutions, mainly to work on AI and mobile computing sectors.
A week ago we saw the rumors of 120W charging tech from the brand and on July 31 the brand showcased its 120W fast charging tech that seems to be faster than the Oppo 125W fast charging on pen and paper.
The 120W (max) fast charging tech is literally faster while charging a 4,000mAh battery. The 125W fast charger of Oppo takes almost 20 minutes to fully charge a 4,000mAh battery but this one completes in only 15 minutes.
We had also mentioned that the brand will launch a smartphone supporting 120W fast charging later this month. Now we have also came across a poster where the company has hinted the launch of a new smartphone on August 17.
In the poster the company has also mentioned that the new smartphone will be of iQOO 5 series, and thus we will get to see a new series with more advanced features. Right now the iQOO 3 Neo is one of the best selling smartphone with its eye catching features and a very reasonable price.
So, according to the previous rumors the iQOO 5 will come with AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, LPDDR5 RAM, Snapdragon 865, 120W fast charging, and more.
The phone is also rumored to have a punch hole display and curved screen.
When it comes to audio devices, especially talking TWS earbuds, they’re a lot of them in the market from various manufacturers. Even smartphone makers haven’t stopped making earbuds at cheaper price points.
But from my experience, one who is a specialist in audio products make better products actually. Skullcandy is undoubtedly one of them, it has a lot of earbuds in their range and so I got a chance to review their new Indy Evo earbuds.
Skullcandy Indy was one of its best-selling earbuds previously, and it’s successor seems much more promising. There are a lot of things I liked and some issues I noticed, so before starting the review here are the specs of the Skullcandy Indy Evo:
Specifications:
Headphone Type: True Wireless In-Ear
Connection Type: Bluetooth 5
Impedance: 32 Ohms ±15%
Driver Diameter: 6mm
THD: <3% at 1KHz
Sound Pressure Level: 99-105dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz
Weight: 57g
IP55 Sweat, Water and Dust Resistant
In the Box:
Indy Evo True Wireless Earbuds, Charging Case, Stability Ear Gels (S, L), Ear Gels (S, M, L), USB-C Charging Cable, 2-Year Warranty, User Guide
Design and Build
The packing was done quite well and had all the necessary stuff, no issues with that. Well, at a first glance the structure of the case will remind you of the AirPod but honestly, it looks great, the color combination makes it look even cooler.
I got the black variant do go for the green one if you really want to buy this. So, the case well balanced and light with a lid that opens smoothly and due to magnet closes instantly, which you see in premium earbud cases.
Opening the case you’ll notice that there are four white light indicators hidden inside the front of the case, which I liked most. The LED indicator hidden at the front is quite a cool concept. The earbuds itself are quite light and you can easily pull it out and again put it back easily because of the magnet.
Another major thing you’ll notice is the USB Type-C port which is a great addition as well, helping to charge case quite fast. Holding the case in your hands feels smooth and you can easily carry it in your pocket. You have the Skullcandy branding on the front of the case and on both the earbuds which resonates well with the theme.
Controls
One of the biggest highlights of the earbuds is the extensive amount of touch controls the Indy Evo offers. It has about of them and it will take some time for you to actually get used to all of them. Here are all of them:
I am impressed with the accuracy of the touch sensor and how fast it is to detect your command. In just an instant it follows whether you want to skip or pause along with volume controls and a whole bunch of them.
Comfort & Usage
These days everyone is making earbuds most brands do not bother about the comfort of their earbuds except few including Skullcandy. The Indy Evo earbuds are very light and once it goes inside your ear canal, after 5 minutes you won’t feel it in your ears, it’s that much comfortable.
There are a lot of earcups provided with the earbuds, so use one which suits you. I have used the earbuds for more than a week now and I am using it over most other earbuds just because of the comfort.
I had complaints with other earbuds simply because when you watch a movie or listen to anything just lying down the earbuds would fall off because of the design. With the Indy Evo, I didn’t notice that it securely fits into your ears without giving you any trouble and having an official IP55 rating, the TWS earbuds seem to be safe from sweat, water, and dust.
Audio Quality
Yes, the main distinctive feature is the audio quality of these earbuds. It is one of the most soothing experiences listening to music with the earbuds. You can easily listen to hours of music without any problems, the weight balance is that great and so pleasing as its audio experience.
In the Music mode, you’ll experience great mid and high-tones which are good for listening to normal music. I like the fact it doesn’t hurt your ear even if you increase your volume – a sign of good earbuds. Generally, I listened at 70-80% volume without any problems and the sound was crystal clear without any distortion.
If you are a bass lover then the Movie mode might be helpful to an extent but the Indy Evo doesn’t give that thumpy audio experience. It is a great driver for normal music and even listening to Podcasts, it totally changes the way you hear podcasts until now.
These EQ modes are the best but you can only change it with the touch controls. The Ambient mode is another useful tool that you enable both via the app and via touch controls. This mode is useful if you are outside and want to listen to your surroundings even if the earbuds are attached to your ears.
Overall it’s a great music experience and also if you see movies using the movie mode the experience completely changes and you have a little bass to feel in your ears. I am pretty satisfied with the earbuds and its comfort is another thing I would like to appreciate the Skullcandy team.
Connectivity & Microphone
The earbuds feature Bluetooth 5.0 and interestingly each of the earbuds has a separate Bluetooth module showing up on mobile. So, you can easily use either one of them or both of them together, but because of this you might notice some issues while pairing but there’s a complete guide made for the earbuds:
The Indy Evo doesn’t have latency during gaming and while even watching movies with no lip-syncing stuff as such. It totally lives up to the expectations but after using the earbuds for a lot of time, you might experience a bit drop in connectivity but again if you turn off and on it works just fine.
Talking about the microphone quality it works great if you use both them, using either of them might sometimes give drops during calls especially but overall, most of the time it works great. Also, the earbuds have a wide reception range as you can even take calls at a far corner of the room or even in the other room with no distortion.
Integrations
The Skullcandy Indy Evo has a great app to work with and you can easily find the Skullcandy app from PlayStore or iOS to help you go through the extensive controls and pair it quickly. You can only turn the Ambient mode on with the app, nothing more can you do.
The app helps you register the earbuds, check for firmware updates, and other basic info stuff. I would appreciate if Skullcandy would implement some more features so that while paired with the phone you can easily configure it via the app.
Another great feature I like about the Indy Evo is that having tied up with Tile, you can easily track your earbud through their app. So, with GPS, you can track wherever your earbud is if you have lost it somehow, even if it’s one earbud.
Battery Life
One of the key improvements from last-gen is battery life. So, promising 30 hours of battery life with the case, the Indy Evo almost keeps its promise.
With the Type-C port, you can charge the earbud very fast in almost 1 and a half hours. I also like the fact that the case charges almost half in just 15 minutes, so with a quick charge you can keep your music experience alive on the go.
I was getting about 4 days of battery life with about 5-6 hours of usage each day which is still good with some charge still left on the earbuds. But I dislike the fact that if your earbud has charge while the charge of the case has died, the earbud doesn’t wake up automatically when it’s removed from the case.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Stylish design and solid build
Minor connectivity issues with heavy usage
An immersive audio experience
Not for heavy bass lovers
Great EQ Modes
Good battery backup with Fast charging
GPS for searching your earbuds
Wide range of touch controls
Verdict
Overall this is an amazing TWS earbud at ₹ 6,499 and it is not cheap but not the costliest, yes it is a mid-range TWS earbuds which has 2 years of warranty, which is a rear option these days. Many earbuds maker miss out on some features even though how premium they make a TWS earbuds but with Indy Evo, Skullcandy has done justice to all the key aspects for which we generally look out for:
Audio
Design
Versatility
Battery life
Support
Most Indians lookout for budget TWS earbuds but lose the immersive sound experience which Skullcandy never fails to deliver. Their EQ modes are just great along with the touch controls, connectivity and mic also seem great. Unique things like Ambient mode and GPS tracking makes it even more special and recommendable.
Also, the battery life has improved a lot and the Fast charging feature comes in handy while you travel. Overall, the Skullcandy Indy Evo is easy to recommend TWS earbuds with loads of features and above all a seamless music experience.
There are 3 color variants of the Skullcandy Indy Evo and you can grab your favorite one from here:
If you have any problems, head over to the dedicated Indy Evo Support page. If you do end up buying one, tell us your experience in the comments down below…😉
The season of sales has arrived in India and Flipkart will be starting the sale Big Saving Days Sale from 6th August to 10th August. HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, is pleased to announce major sales promotion during the Flipkart’s Big Saving Days Sale. So here are all the deals:
Signature light Bar and dynamic RGB lighting effects
5 Zones multi-colour customization option
Quiet and responsive keys with anti-ghosting
Durable solid frame with spill resistance
Soft-touch keys have a tactile feel, yet are tuned to be quiet
Spill-resistant tested to withstand 120ml of liquid
Dedicated media controls and quick access buttons for lighting and Game Mode place control right at your fingertips
For budget gamers who need a superior RGB gaming keyboard with soft-touch keys, at around Rs.5k this keyboard can be a perfect option for you. Being spill-resistant and having a good amount of RGB light effects, this is an ideal choice for your next budget gaming PC setup.
So here were all of the awesome gaming accessories from HyperX that will be discounted on Flipkart’s Big Saving Days Sale which starts on August 6th. We will update the deal price once the sale starts, so do keep an eye on this space.
The video game market has been a steep rise in lockdown. Staying all day at home can be very boring unless you have some interesting stuff to keep your mind occupied.
PC games are one of the most common modes of entertainment. Many people find it relaxing to spend some time on their PC playing games after a hard day’s work. So, if you need some suggestion on which game to play on your pastime, we have got you covered!
Here’s a list of the top 10 bestseller PC games available on Amazon in India in 2020:
10. Dirt 3
Price: Rs 199
Dirt 3 (stylised as DiRT3) is a racing video game developed and published by Codemasters. It is the eighth game in the Colin McRae Rally series.
Tomb Raider is an Action-Adventure game that introduces players to the origin of one of the most identifiable video games icons of all-time, Lara Croft.
Player Unknown’s Battle Grounds (PUBG) is a brand new battle royale multiplayer shooter, developed under the guidance of the genre’s pioneer: Brendan ‘Player Unknown’ Greene. Get on a plane as one of a hundred players, drop onto a huge island, find weapons and do your best to be the last one standing on a steadily shrinking map.
Battlefield Hardline is a collaboration of two highly regarded game studios at EA that builds on the incredible visual and gameplay technology introduced in Battlefield 4, and introduces a new storyline that feels like a primetime crime drama. The levels twist through the detective story like episodes of a TV show, and highpoints of the story will play out in huge memorable gameplay moments.
Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas… a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs and corruption, where film stars and millionaires do their best to avoid the dealers and gangbangers. Now, it’s the early 90’s. Carl’s got to go home. His mother has been murdered, his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster. On his return to the neighbourhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.
FIFA 20 is a football-themed video game developed by EA Sports. The franchise has been recognized as one of the fastest-selling sports games and over the years has acquired licenses from incredible leagues over the world. From FIFA World Cup licensed games to UEFA European Championship, you can play in the exhilarating leagues that millions of fans watch.
Continuing in the theme and feel of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City offers the setting and feel of the early 80’s crime drama Miami Vice. Players may now play and carry out missions within the setting of palm tree-lined streets bustling with traffic and pastel-colour suits around every corner.
An offline-only version of GTA V is also available on Amazon for Rs Rs 599. Buy from here: https://amzn.to/2Dj9lkb
2. Cyberpunk 2077
Price: Rs 2,499
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure story set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification. You play as V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality. You can customize your character’s cyberware, skillset and playstyle, and explore a vast city where the choices you make shape the story and the world around you.
Inspired by the reality of counter terrorist operatives across the world, Rainbow Six Siege invites players to master the art of destruction. Intense close quarters confrontations, high lethality, tactics, team play, and explosive action are at the center of the experience.
Oppo has launched the K7 5G as a budget 5G smartphone with decent specifications. The phone packs a 6.4-inch FHD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) AMOLED display and comes with a quad camera setup. The phone has a drop notch design.
The quad-camera setup includes a 48MP sensor with an f/1.7 lens, an 8MP sensor, and two 2MP sensors. For selfies, there is a 32MP camera with f/2.0 aperture, housed in the notch.
Oppo K72 5G features a Snapdragon 765G processor that supports 5G connectivity. It is also paired with Adreno GPU 620 and comes with 8GB of RAM. The internal storage is provided upto 256GB and there is no expanding option available.
The phone runs on ColorOS 7.1 based on Android 10. The phone is powered by a 4,025mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging.
Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi, 4G-LTE, NFC, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port for charging. The colour options listed on JD.com include Flowing Cloud, Flow Flame, Sea Night, and Mystery Black (translated), while the Perak Lemon variant is listed on Suning.
The Oppo K7 5G is priced at CNY 1,999 (approx. Rs.21,500) for the 8GB + 128GB variant while the 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at CNY 2,299 (approx Rs.24,800), as per the listing on Chinese retailer JD.com.
The sale will start on August 11 and is already available in TMall, JD.com and Suning.
Barcelona legend and a world-class footballer Ronaldinho got arrested in Paraguay with his brother Roberto for trying to enter the country with false passports. This was an unfortunate event for a player like him who lost almost everything because of his lifestyle and got bankrupt.
Brazilian retired football player Ronaldinho (C) and his brother Roberto Assis (R) arrive at Asuncion’s Justice Palace to appear before a public prosecutor who will decide whether to grant them bail or not following their irregular entry to the country, in Asuncion, on March 7, 2020. – Former Brazilian football star Ronaldinho and his brother have been detained in Paraguay after allegedly using fake passports to enter the South American country, authorities said Wednesday. (Photo by Norberto DUARTE / AFP) (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE/AFP via Getty Images)
However, the positive news is that he will soon be released from the house arrest, now, Sport reports that the Brazilian, who has spent a lot of time playing beside Messi at the Camp Nou wants to return to Spain. According to ESPN, he wants to live in Castelldefels and be Lionel Messi’s neighbour once again.
Both Ronaldinho and his brother were detained in the prison, and after spending some time there, both of them were allowed into house arrest and expectedly will be released permanently soon.
So as per ESPN, he plans to travel back to Porto Alegre when everything gets sorted out and spend time with his family, and then head back to Barcelona and taking up residence in Castelldefels.
The Brazilian will have some familiar faces as his neighbors. Obviously, Ronaldinho plans to be close to Lionel Messi, who in turn has his best friend on and off the pitch, Luis Suarez, who also lives close to the Barça captain. It will be great for the club legend to head back to the place where he got almost everything and make a new start to his living.
Doogee, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer based in Shenzhen, recently announced their new smartphone, the N20 Pro for just $120. The smartphone brand is also known for its insane concepts on smartphones and the rugged nature of every phone.
Specification of Doogee N20 Pro
Doogee N20 Pro boasts of a robust Helio P60 Octa-Core processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM (expandable up to 512GB) and of course Android 10.
With a 6.3 inch FHD+ IPS waterdrop display and a 16MP selfie camera, the viewing and selfie experience is quite sorted.
Hosting a quad-camera setup with a 16MP main camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera and 2 MP units for macro and depth each, along with a flash and fingerprint reader, the rear looks quite neat and attractive.
Volume rockers and the power button is placed in the right and fortunately, there’s a 3.5mm headphone jack at the top.
Powering the device is a 4,400 mAH Li-Polymer battery with fast charging. Available colours of Doogee N20 Pro are Fantasy Forest Grey, Black, and Purple.
Price and Availability
The phone can be purchased from Doogee’s online store and AliExpress. Purchasing the phone on August 10th or 11th will attract an additional discount of $10 using the promo code ‘N20Pro10’.
