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  Published on 30/Apr/2020 Nintendo Seen Extending Profit Streak as Housebound Consumers Switch On The coronavirus outbreak is hobbling games development around the world Japan's Nintendo is expected to extend its decade-high earnings streak when it reports fourth-quarter results next week, powered by the hit Switch console which is expanding its reach among locked-down consumers. Nintendo is seen posting an 80 percent jump in operating profit on May 7 to JPY 54 billion (roughly Rs. 3,800 crores) for the January-to-March quarter, according to an average of 10 analyst estimates in a Refinitiv poll - a fourth-quarter profit level last seen in the heyday of the Wii console. The earnings will provide official figures for the first 12 days of sales of island life simulator Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which has proved a global hit as it draws in casual gamers stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak. The virus is proving a boon for home entertainment but is stret

   Published on 29/Apr/2020 Lenovo M2 Electric Scooter With 30km Range, 25kmph Top Speed Launched: Price, Features Lenovo M2 electric scooter is offered in two colour options Lenovo M2 electric scooter has been unveiled in China. The electric scooter is currently available for pre-order and it is offered in two colour options. Moreover, the M2 electric scooter weighs 12kg and can attain a top speed of 25kms per hour. Lenovo claims the scooter takes between 3 to 4 hours to fully charge. Although the sight of an electric scooter is rare in India, these electric vehicles are quite popular in China. Over the years brands including Xiaomi have released several electric scooters in their home country. As per the information available on the Lenovo website, the M2 electric scooter is available in Black and White colour options. The price of the electric vehicle is set at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 21,360) and it is up for pre-order. Currently, the Lenovo M2 electric scooter is

   Published on 27/Apr /2020 MIUI 12 Announced, Rollout Begins From June: New Features MIUI 12 brings new live wallpapers featuring Earth and Mars MIUI 12 has been announced, alongside the launch of Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G. The new software overlay comes with a new UI, a slew of new animations, and privacy improvements. A bunch of new interesting live wallpapers have been added, and the Always on Display feature now comes with several new options to choose from. New privacy related features like Flare, Barbed Wire, and Mask System have arrived with MIUI 12, and the multi-window has been improved upon as well. Xiaomi has also announced that MIUI 12 will begin rolling out to the first batch of devices from June. MIUI 12 new interface features Starting with the interface, MIUI 12 has a flatter and more simplified interface than before. It brings a bright white background that highlights the text better, along with wider spacing between text. There's also a bunch of added

   Published on 26/Apr/2020 Apple Music Now Available on Samsung Smart TVs in Over 100 Countries Samsung has already offered the Apple TV app on its smart TV models Samsung Electronics has announced its integration with Apple Music on its Smart TV platform. Consumers in over 100 countries will now be able to enjoy Apple Music on their Samsung Smart TV. The subscribers can stream over 60 million songs ad-free, watch top music and videos curated by world-class music experts. "Last year, we were the first TV manufacturer to offer the Apple TV app, and today, we are the first to offer Apple Music," said Salek Brodsky, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development for Samsung Electronics in an official statement. "Our partnership with Apple has been instrumental in bringing consumers an unparalleled lineup of different entertainment options, especially as they seek out more content choices from their Smart TVs," he added. Samsung Sm

  Published on 25/Apr/2020 Mi 10 Youth Edition Surfaces on TENAA, Geekbench Days Ahead of Official Launch The Mi 10 Youth Edition has a quad-camera setup Mi 10 Youth Edition aka Mi 10 Lite is all set to be unveiled in China on April 27 and it is expected to run the latest version of its MIUI UI. A few leaks in the past have tipped that the device will support 5G connectivity in China. Xiaomi did launch a Mi 10 Lite in the European markets recently but this Mi 10 Youth Edition slated for the Chinese market is expected to be different. This upcoming product was recently spotted on Chinese certification website TENAA tipping detailed specifications of the device ahead of its launch. The Mi 10 Youth listing on TENAA tips that the device bears the M2002J9E model number. TENAA also has posted images of the upcoming device that give us a clear look at the design of the device. The listing suggests that the Mi 10 Youth Edition will pack a 6.57-inch AMOLED display and an in-disp

   Published on 24/Apr/2020 Realme Android TV Reportedly Gets Google’s Stamp of Approval, India Launch Imminent Realme’s Android TV could launch soon The ongoing pandemic has certainly put a damper on Realme's upcoming product launches but it seems as though we're in for some big announcements, post lockdown. We know for a fact that Realme's upcoming smart TV will debut in India first and we've been hearing rumours about the different size variants it would come in. Today, we have another confirmation, if the report is true, that Realme's TVs will be Android TVs, as Google certified them recently. This comes as to no surprise obviously as most budget smart TVs in the market are Android TVs. The Realme TV or whatever it ends up being called, will most likely compete with Xiaomi's Mi TV line. The information comes via a tweet from Android TV guide (@androidtv_rumor), that has managed to get its hands on a screenshot of a listing of supposed upcoming

  Published on 23/Apr/2020 iPhone SE (2020) Benchmark Results Suggest Apple May Have Underclocked A13 Bionic Chip The A13 Bionic chip on the iPhone SE (2020) was believed to attract the masses iPhone SE (2020) made its debut earlier this month with the A13 Bionic chip that is also powering the iPhone 11 family. The presence of the flagship chip has emerged the USP of the latest affordable iPhone. However, the iPhone SE (2020) results appeared on benchmark tool AnTuTu suggest that you may not get the performance that one would expect on the top-notch iPhone models. The early scores also suggest that instead of giving the results in line with the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, the iPhone SE (2020) would only surpass the benchmark results of the 2018 iPhones with some improvement. As per the details available on the AnTuTu site, the iPhone SE (2020) has received an overall benchmark score of 4,92,166. This isn't close to the 5,17,400 score received by the iPhone 11 or the 5,

   Published on 22/Apr/2020 Netgear Launches New Orbi Mesh Wi-Fi Router Systems in India With Coverage Up to 200 Square Metres Netgear’s latest Orbi mesh systems come with a cube-like design and have a diamond-shaped pattern on top Netgear today expanded its Orbi mesh router system by launching two different models in India to enable Internet coverage in a surface area of up to 200 square metres. The launch comes amid the coronavirus outbreak that has forced people to work from their homes and pushed network demands in households across worldwide markets. Called the Orbi Mesh Wi-Fi System (RBK12) AC1200 and Orbi Mesh Wi-Fi System (RBK13) AC1200, both new Netgear offerings come in a cube-like base router that has a diamond-shaped pattern on top. The RBK12 model comes with a single satellite, while the RBK13 option includes two satellites. Netgear also has its app Orbi through which users can remotely control their mesh system. The Orbi Mesh Wi-Fi System (RBK12) AC1200 is pr

   Published on 21/Apr/2020 Oppo Find X2 Neo with 5G Support, Snapdragon 765G SoC Spotted on Dutch Retail Website, Price Tipped Oppo Find X2 Neo was spotted in Black and Blue colour options Oppo last month unveiled the Oppo Find X2 series that included Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro smartphones. The company recently launched a new addition to the series - Find X2 Lite in Portugal. Now, a Dutch retail website is indicating the addition of another Find X2 phone called the Oppo Find X2 Neo. The website highlights the price and major specifications of the Find X2 Neo smartphone that includes 5G support, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, and more. Notably, this is not the first time that the rumoured Oppo smartphone is in the news. Last month, a report had claimed that Oppo will launch its China-specific Oppo Reno 3 to other countries as a part of the Find X2 series. Oppo Find X2 Neo price (expected) The Oppo Find X2 Neo that is listed on Dutch retail website, Belsimpel, comes in

   Published on 20/Apr/2020 iPhone 12 Pro Tipped to Sport 5nm A14 Chipset, 5G, 120Hz Display, and USB Type-C Fresh rumours about the iPhone 12 and other Apple products have surfaced At a time like this when half the world is under a lockdown due to a pandemic, launching any new product, especially tech, can be very challenging. While many companies are postponing launches and events, a few such as OnePlus and Apple seem to be chugging along just fine. Apple recently announced the iPhone SE (2020) and rumours are continuing about the company's iPhone 12 series. New rumours suggest that the iPhone 12 could feature a 5nm A14 chipset, 5G, a 120Hz display, USB Type-C, and reverse wireless charging. The tipster, who goes by the Twitter handle @L0vetodream, has suddenly risen in popularity due his fairly accurate predictions about Apple launches so far. According to 9to5Mac's recent citing the tipster's past tweets, the tipster had a fairly accurate prediction about th

  Published on 19/Apr/2020 Realme X3 Reportedly Spotted on TENAA, 4,100mAh Battery Tipped Realme X3 is listed to come with 5G support Realme X3 was reportedly listed on TENAA, hinting at key details of the phone. The phone has been spotted on multiple certification sites recently, and now the same Realme phone has cropped up on TENAA as well. This new listing tips that the Realme X3 will feature a 6.57-inch display and run on Android software. There is a separate Realme X3 SuperZoom model that was spotted on Geekbench recently, and the phone was tipped to pack up to 12GB RAM and be powered by an octa-core processor. The supposed Realme X3 was briefly listed on TENAA with model number RMX2142. The listing (now removed) was spotted by MySmartPrice and the phone is tipped to feature a 6.57-inch hole-punch display. It is listed to pack a 4,100mAh battery and dimensions are said to be at 163.8x75.8x8.9mm. The upcoming Realme phone will support 5G as well. Apart from this, there

   Published on 18/Apr/2020 Oppo A92s With 120Hz Display, Quad Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications Oppo A92s packs up to 8GB RAM, 128GB storage Oppo A92s has quietly launched in China as the latest smartphone offering from the company. The phone has unique quad camera module at the back and has a dual hole-punch display up front. There is a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and the phone supports 5G networks. It is up for pre-orders in China, and will go on sale on April 29. Its quad rear camera setup sits inside a square-shaped camera module with a secondary pill-shaped outline inside for better aesthetic. This new phone launch comes just days after the launch of the Oppo Ace 2. Oppo A92s price, availability The Oppo A92s is priced in China at CNY 2,199 (roughly Rs. 23,700) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option and CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 27,000) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The phone comes in Black and White colour options only. It is already up for reserva

  Published on 17/Apr/2020 Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-P With Laser Navigation System, App Support Launched in India Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P comes with a two-in-one sweeping and mopping function Xiaomi today launched the Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P robotic vacuum cleaner in India. The latest product by the Chinese company comes as a variant of the Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner that it sells in China. It comes with a two-in-one sweeping and mopping function and has a Laser Detect System (LDS) for navigation. The MI Robot Vacuum-Mop P also includes 12 high-precision sensors and supports remote operations through the Mi Home app. Xiaomi originally launched its Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner in China back in 2016, though it brought some iterations to the original model in the recent past. The Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P seems to be the India-specific version of the Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner model that was launched in the Chinese market last year. Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P price in India, availability details The Mi

   Published 16/Apr/2020 Apple to Launch Over-Ear Headphones With Swappable Magnetic Parts Later This Year: Report Apple’s over-ear wireless headphones would be different from what you’ll get today Apple is building modular over-ear wireless headphones with swappable magnetic parts, according to a report. The new headphones by the Cupertino, California-based giant could come in multiple variations and include AirPods Pro-like wireless-pairing and noise-cancellation support. Although Apple is reportedly to be working on its over-ear headphones since at least 2018, the new offering could debut sometime later this year. A previous report suggested that Apple would unveil its over-ear headphones at WWDC 2020 in June. The company could also showcase its new earbuds at the developer conference. The over-ear headphones by Apple will come with replaceable ear pads and headband padding that will be attached magnetically, Bloomberg reports. This type of customisation offered by th

    Published on 15/Apr/2020 Google Launches Free Tool in Beta to Help Quickly Create Short YouTube Videos Google has released a new beta tool that lets you create short YouTube videos As businesses struggle to shift from the traditional to the digital space given the current pandemic crisis, Google has released a new beta tool that lets you create short YouTube videos. Called YouTube Video Builder, the free tool animates static images, text, logos, with music from Google's own library, the official blog explains. One can easily choose from a range of layouts based on the business message and goals to create videos of 6 seconds or 15 seconds. The purpose behind the tool is to assist businesses strapped for time and resources in the current crisis create videos to connect to their customers and keep them informed. Interested users can sign up for the Video Builder beta tool to gain access. "Because businesses of all sizes are strapped for time and resources and