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Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro With Google’s Custom-Built Tensor SoC, Android 12 Now Available: Check Price, Specifications.

Although it’s more accurate to call it a teaser or preview, Google announced the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Google is concentrating on the new system on chip (SoC) that will power the Pixel. The Tensor SoC takes its name from Google’s Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), which is used in its data centers. Both new models have punch-hole screens and Android 12 pre-installed.

Pixel6: Specifications & Features

The Google Pixel 6 is a smartphone with a dual-SIM (Nano+eSIM) slot that runs Android 12. It has a 6.4-inch fullHD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection on top (1,080×2,400 pixels). The screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 441ppi pixel density. The phone has a Google Tensor processor and 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The rear dual-camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main sensor with an f/1.85 wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The Pixel 6 also has an f/2.0 front camera sensor with an 8-megapixel sensor.
Google will partner with Snap later this year to offer a feature called ‘Quick Tap to Snap,’ which will allow users to capture Snaps for Snapchat even when the phone is locked and in ‘Camera Only’ mode. Snapchat will also release augmented reality (AR) lenses to help with artifacts in photos.
In addition to a Snappowered camera function, the Pixel 6 has a Magic Eraser feature that helps remove unwanted people and other objects from processed photos. Face Unblur and guide white stability are two of Google’s camera-specific features.
The Pixel 6 has a 128GB internal storage capacity and a 256GB content storage capacity. The fingerprint reader is integrated into the screen. An accelerometer, ambient light, barometer, pyrometer, magnetometer, and proximity sensor are among the onboard sensors. The Pixel 6 also has features like Live Translate, which allows you to translate messages and photos without needing to be online.
The Pixel 6 also has a battery sharing feature that allows customers to use the Pixel 6 to charge other devices in Wireless mode. This sounds similar to the Samsung Galaxy flagship’s Wireless PowerShare. The Pixel 6 is also 157.6×74.8×8.9 mm in size and weighs 207 grams.

Pixel 6 Pro
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Pixel 6 Pro: Specifications & Features

The Pixel 6 Professional features a 6.7-inch QHD+ (1,4403,120 pixels) LTPO OLED display with a variable refresh rate of 10Hz to 120Hz and runs Android 12. The screen has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, a pixel density of 512 pixels per inch, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The Tensor SoC in the Pixel 6 Professional is the same as in the regular Pixel 6. It has a memory capacity of 12GB LPDDR5. The smartphone’s triple rear digital camera setup includes a 48-megapixel telephoto shooter, a 50-megapixel wide-angle digital camera, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide shooter.
The extra telephoto lens on the Pixel 6 Professional is said to provide a 20x ultra-high-resolution zoom (4x optical zoom). For selfies and video chats, the Pixel 6 Professional has an 11.1-megapixel digital selfie camera sensor on the front with an f/2.2 lens.
Like the Pixel 6, the Pixel 6 Professional has a Magic Eraser, Movement Mode, Actual Tone, Face Unblur, and a variety of dedicated digital camera options. At some point, it should also get Quick Faucet to Snap and other Snapchat features.
Internal storage options for the Pixel 6 Professional include 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB UFS 3.1. The screen also includes a fingerprint sensor. An accelerometer, ambient light, barometer, pyrometer, magnetometer, and proximity sensor are among the sensors onboard.
The Pixel 6 Professional has a 5,003mAh battery with 30W wired quick charging and 23W wireless quick charging capabilities. You can also use the Battery Share feature instead of using the standard wi-fi charging method to share the facility with other units. Finally, the Pixel 6 Professional measures 163.975.908.9mm and weighs 210 grams.

Price And Availability

The Pixel 6 is available for $599 (roughly Rs. 45,000), while the Pixel 6 Pro is available for $899. (approximately Rs. 67,500). The Pixel 6 is available in three colors: Kinda Coral, Sorta Seafoam, and Stormy Black, while the Pixel 6 Pro is available in three colors: Cloudy White, Sorta Sunny, and Stormy Black.
The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be available for purchase in the United States on October 28th, with pre-orders beginning today. The exact date on which they will be available in other markets has not been revealed. The Pixel 6 series’ pricing and availability in India are also unknown at this time.

MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro With M1 Pro And M1 Max Silicon, 3rd Gen Airpods, Colourful Homepod Mini Released: Check Out The Highlights From Apple’s ‘Unleashed’ Special Event.

On Monday, Apple announced several new products, including a new MacBook Pro laptop with more powerful M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, an updated design, and plenty of ports. Apple’s fall event on Monday will highlight the company’s ability to power high-end, professional-grade computers that use its own processors rather than Intel’s. Apple has been replacing Intel processors in its Macs with its own processors since last year. The third-generation AirPods, which have the redesigned Prostyle AirPods but no Active Noise Cancellation, were also revealed by the tech giant (ANC).

M1 Pro And M1 Max

M1 Pro
The M1 Pro has 33.7 billion transistors thanks to the 5-nanometer process technology, and the new 10-core CPU, which includes eight high-performance cores and two high-efficiency cores, measures up to 70 inches longer than the M1, which should look impressive. performance of a professional CPU
M1 Pro delivers up to 1.7 times CPU performance at the same power level as the latest 8-core PC laptop chips and achieves maximum PC chip performance using up to 70% less power.

M1 Max
With 57 billion transistors, a 10-core CPU like the M1 Pro, and a massive 32-core GPU for graphics performance up to four times faster than the M1, the M1 Max is Apple’s largest silicon to date. However, efficiency is still a goal; GPUs deliver performance comparable to high-end GPUs in compact professional laptop PCs while consuming up to 40% less power, and performance comparable to high-end GPUs in larger laptop PCs while consuming up to 100 watts less power.

The M1 Pro and M1 Max will benefit from increased bandwidth and memory capacity. The M1 Pro supports up to 32 gigabytes of integrated memory and has a memory bandwidth of up to 200 gigabytes per second. The M1 Max supports up to 64 gigabytes of unified memory and has a memory bandwidth of up to 400 gigabytes per second, according to Apple, which is twice that of the M1 Pro and nearly six times that of the M1.

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New MacBook Pro Laptops

Apple has unveiled a new MacBook Pro laptop with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, available in 14 and 16-inch sizes. A 120Hz ProMotion Liquid Retina XDR display with new mini LED technology, HDMI port, and SD card slot are included in these new models. It has four USBC Thunderbolt ports, a MagSafe magnetic connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Touch Bar has vanished, and function keys have taken its place. The new Force Touch trackpad can be found below. Apple used a notch at the top of the screen for the first time to house its camera. The new MacBook Pro has a 1080p FaceTime camera with a larger image sensor for 2x low-light performance. They also have 6 speakers, including two new tweeters that are twice as large.

Price And Availability

The 14-inch MacBook Pro costs Rs 194,900, while the 16-inch MacBook Pro costs Rs 239,900. They’re available in silver and space grey, and you can preorder them starting today. They’ll be ready to ship the following week. Apple also announced that the next version of its macOS operating system, macOS Monterey, will begin rolling out as an update on Monday, October 25.

AirPods(3rd Generation)

It’s only natural that AirPods get an upgrade, but they’re not as expensive as AirPods Pro. Apple Music Lossless Audio and the introduction of Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos support have improved cinematic storylines for listening sessions; so it’s only natural that AirPods get an upgrade.
In addition to computational audio with Adaptive EQ, the new AirPods (3rd generation) use the H1 chip with an Apple-designed acoustic system. They’re sweat and water-resistant, and they have a force sensor for easy music and phone control.
The extended battery life of up to six hours of listening time and up to 30 hours of total listening time with the charging case is arguably the most appealing feature of the new AirPods. This is a much-needed upgrade, as this year’s earbuds and headphones are quite good.

Price And Availability

AirPods (3rd generation) will cost $18,500 and will be available for purchase starting October 18 on Apple’s official online store, with in-store availability beginning October 26.

Mini HomePod

Apple’s popular Mini HomePod will come in a variety of bright colours. Orange, yellow, and blue are now available. Previously, only white and dark grey was available. The new colour options will help boost HomePod sales during the holiday season, as it competes with Amazon’s Echo smart speaker.

Voice Plan

The “Voice Plan” is a new level of Apple Music that Apple has announced. It costs Rs 49 per month and is targeted at Spotify users. Voice Plans differ from Apple’s existing individual plans in that they can only be accessed through Siri and do not include spatial audio or other premium features.

OnePlus 9RT

OnePlus 9RT With Snapdragon 888 SoC, 50-Megapixel Triple Cameras Has Been Released: Check Price And Specifications.

The OnePlus 9RT, the company’s newest smartphone in the OnePlus 9 series, was released on October 13th. AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor. At its live event, OnePlus also unveiled the OnePlus Buds Z2 alongside the OnePlus 9RT. The company’s new True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds have 11mm drivers and support Active Noise Canceling (ANC). The OnePlus Buds Z2 has a latency of 94 milliseconds, which is lower than the original OnePlus Buds Z’s 103 milliseconds.

OnePlus 9RT: Specifications And Features

The OnePlus 9RT has a 6.62-inch AMOLED E4 display with a 1080 x 2400 pixel Full HD+ resolution. A 120Hz refresh rate, 397 PPI pixel density, HDR 10+ support, P3 Display color gamut, up to 1300 nits of peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection are all features of the display panel. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor under the hood. The smartphone, as previously stated, has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. On the software front, the device comes pre-installed with Android 12 and ColorOS 12.
The OnePlus 9RT has a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera (Sony IMX766) with OIS and EIS support, as well as a 20MP secondary camera (Sony IMX766) with OIS and EIS support. A 16MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro camera are included with the 50MP camera. The smartphone comes with a 16MP selfie camera on the front. On the left side of the device is a warning slider. The phone comes with an infrared fingerprint sensor for added security.
The OnePlus 9RT has a UFS 3.1 storage capacity of up to 256GB. 5G, 4G LTE, WiFi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/AGPS, NFC, and a USB TypeC port are among the connectivity options. Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor come in the onboard sensors.
On the OnePlus 9RT, OnePlus has included two stereo speakers as well as Dolby Atmos support. The phone has a 4,500mAh dual-cell battery with 65T Warp Charge fast charging capability. It also has dimensions of 162.2×74.6×8.29 mm and a weight of 198.5 grams.

OnePlus 9RT
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OnePlus Buds Z2: Specifications And Features

The 11mm dynamic drivers in the OnePlus Buds Z2 are slightly larger than the 10mm driver unit in the OnePlus Buds Z. The earbuds also have Bluetooth v5.2 connectivity, which is said to have a 94-millisecond latency rate. The new OnePlus Buds TWS earphones have ANC support, which reduces noise by up to 40dB for a better audio experience. For ANC and voice calls, there are three microphones.
The Buds Z2 earphones, according to OnePlus, have a battery life of up to 38 hours on a single charge. The earphones have a 40mAh battery that is rated to provide up to seven hours of playback time. In the charging case, the company has included a 520mAh battery, which will affect the overall battery life.
Although the charging case is IPX4 certified, the OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS earbuds are IP55 certified.
The OnePlus Buds Z2, like the OnePlus Buds Z and many other earphones in this category, have touch controls and a transparency mode to help users hear background noise when needed. Each of the OnePlus Buds Z2 earphones is 33×22.44×21.81mm and weighs 4.5 grams. The included charging case is 40.5 grams and measures 73.15×36.80×29.07 mm.

Price And Availability Details

The OnePlus 9RT comes in three colors: silver, black, and blue. The OnePlus 9RT 8GB RAM model with 128GB internal storage costs CNY 3299 (roughly Rs 38,500), while the 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage models cost CNY 3499 (roughly Rs 40,900) and CNY 3799 (roughly Rs 44,400) respectively. From October 19, the smartphone will have a starting price at CNY 499. (roughly Rs. 5,800). From October 19, the earbuds will be available for purchase in China. Customers who buy the OnePlus Buds Z2 on the first day of the sale will receive a CNY 100 discount.

HP Chromebook x360

HP Chromebook x360 14a With AMD Processor, 12.5 Hours Battery Life Released in India.

The HP Chromebook x360 14a has been released in India. This Chromebook is HP’s first AMD-powered Chromebook, and it’s designed to “meet the needs of students,” according to the company. A 14-inch HD touchscreen with a maximum brightness of 250 nits is included. The AMD 3015Ce processor with integrated AMD Radeon graphics powers the HP Chromebook x360 14a. The processor is paired with 4GB of RAM and a 64GB eMMC memory onboard. The HP Chromebook x360 14a has a battery life of up to 12.5 hours on a single charge.

HP Chromebook x360: Specifications

HP’s newest Chromebooks are aimed at students aged 4 to 15 years old. Chrome OS is installed on a 14-inch (1,366×768 pixels) HD touchscreen with 250 nits of peak brightness and 45 percent NTSC coverage. Under the hood of the HP Chromebook x360 14a is an AMD 3015Ce processor with integrated AMD Radeon graphics and 4GB of RAM. A microSD card can be used to expand the 64GB onboard eMMC memory (up to 256GB). In addition, users will receive 100GB of free cloud storage for a year.
It has a wide-view 720p HD webcam and built-in dual-array digital microphones for video calls. It has two speakers for audio. The 47Wh HP Chromebook x360 14a battery, which is charged via a 45W USB Type-C port, can last up to 12.5 hours on a single charge. WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5, two USB TypeC ports, one USB Type-A port, and one 3.5mm headphone jack are among the connectivity options. The HP x360 14a Chromebook weighs 1.49 kg and measures 326 x 220 x 18 mm.

HP Chromebook x360
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Price And Availability Details

This phone costs Rs 32,999 and is designed to “meet the needs of students.” The HP Chromebook costs Rs. 31,490 and can be purchased from Amazon. Ceramic White, Forest Teal, and Mineral Silver are all color options. Customers can also get 100GB of free cloud storage for a year from the company.

About The Company

William R. Hewlett and David Packard, two recent Stanford University electrical engineering graduates, founded HP on January 1, 1939. It was the first of many tech companies to benefit from Stanford engineering professor Frederick Terman’s ideas and support, which helped to establish the strong relationship between Stanford and what would eventually become Silicon Valley. The company has established itself as a leading provider of advanced instrumentation. Walt Disney Productions was their first customer, purchasing eight audio oscillators for use in the production of his animated film Fantasia (1940). During WWII, the company developed products for military use that were so important that Packard was exempt from military service while Hewlett served in the Army Signal Corps.
In a technology publicity stunt in 1964, Hewlett-Packard instrumentation gained international recognition. Engineers from the company have flown around the world with the HP 5060A cesium ray instrument, synchronizing atomic clocks in millionths of a second.
In 1966, Hewlett-Packard created the HP 2116A, the company’s first computer, to manage the company’s test and measurement equipment. The HP 3000 Versatile Mini PC was introduced in 1972, and it is still in use for business purposes today. Stephen G. Wozniak, a company engineering intern, built a prototype for the first personal computer (PC) and donated it to the company in 1976. Wozniak later joined Steven P. Jobs at Apple Computer, Inc. after Hewlett-Packard refused and gave him full rights to his idea (now Apple Inc.).

Vivo Y20T

Vivo Y20T With Extended RAM 2.0, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC Launched in India: Check Price, Specifications.

Vivo’s Extended RAM 2.0 technology allows the phone to borrow up to 1GB of internal storage for RAM functions, and the Vivo Y20T was released in India on Monday. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 octa-core SoC powers the phone, which also has a fingerprint sensor on the side. It comes in two color options and only one configuration. The phone comes with an AI triple rear camera setup, a large battery, and fast charging capabilities.
Vivo has expanded its Y smartphone series once again with the launch of the new Vivo Y20T in India. Vivo’s Extended RAM 2.0 feature, which allows users to expand RAM up to 7GB while engaging in intensive activities and games, is now available on this phone.

Vivo Y20T: Specifications And Features

The Vivo Y20T DualSIM (Nano) runs Funtouch OS 11.1 on top of Android 11. It has a notch for the selfie camera and a 6.51-inch HD+ Halo FullView (720×1600 pixels) display. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor with 6GB of RAM and an additional 1GB of RAM. It also has 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a dedicated slot with a microSD card (up to 1TB). Multi Turbo 5.0, as well as Ultra Game Mode, Esports Mode, 4D Game Vibration, and Game PictureinPicture, are available on the Vivo Y20T for gamers.
In terms of cameras, the phone has a triple camera setup on the back with a 13-megapixel AI-assisted main camera, a 2-megapixel bokeh lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens for shooting high-resolution objects with a maximum of 4 centimeters. For selfies and video calls, there is a front 8-megapixel camera. Aura Screen Light and Portrait Mode are available on the front camera for bright and sharp selfies, even in low light.
4G VoLTE, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a micro USB port for charging and data transfer are among the phone’s connectivity options. The phone’s battery capacity is 5000mAh, and it supports 18W fast charging. On a full charge, the Vivo Y20T, according to the company, can last 20 hours while streaming HD video and 8 hours of high-intensity gaming resources. The phone also supports reverse charging, so you can use it to charge your phone’s accessories.
An accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass, gyroscope, and proximity sensor are among the onboard sensors. There is a fingerprint scanner on the side. The phone comes with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging, measures 164.41 x 76.32 x 8.41 mm, and weighs 192 grams.

Vivo Y20T
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Price And Availability Details

The only Vivo Y20T model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage costs Rs. 15,490. Obsidian Black and Purist Blue are the two colors available. The phone is available from Vivo India Estore, Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, Tata Cliq, Bajaj Finserv EMI Store, and all partner retail stores.
On the e-store, Vivo also offers free EMI for up to 12 months with Bajaj Finserv (up to Rs 500 extra refund). Six months of free exchange on eCommerce platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm, and Tata Cliq are among the other online offers.

About The Company

Vivo is a Chinese multinational smartphone Company manufacturer headquartered in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. Vivo is China’s fifth most popular smartphone brand and the world’s tenth most popular smartphone brand, according to 2014 statistics.
The annual capacity of production is 60 million units. Vivo is one of China’s top five most profitable smartphone companies. Vivo continues to push the envelope in terms of creativity and technology. In 2012, the Vivo X1 was the first Smartphone to include a Hi-Fi chip, resulting in unrivaled audio quality. Since then, all Vivo smartphones have included the technology that the company pioneered.

Acer

Acer Launches Six New Laptops With Windows 11: Check Price And Specifications.

Several OEMs have taken advantage of the recent release of Windows 11 to introduce new laptops to the market. Acer was one of the first PC manufacturers to introduce a trio of new Windows 11 laptops, including the Aspire Vero and Nitro 5. The company has now announced that six new laptops with Windows 11 pre-installed will be available in India.
In India, Acer has added new laptops to its Swift, Aspire, and Spin series. With the exception of the operating system, the new models are identical to Acer’s current global offering in terms of specifications. Here’s a quick rundown of the most recent Acer laptops in India.

Acer Swift X

The Acer Swift X (SFX1441G) costs Rs 86,999 as a starting price. This laptop has a 14-inch FHD display with a peak brightness of 300 nits and 100 percent sRGB color gamut support. It’s powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5600U Hexacore processor with a base clock speed of 2.3GHz and a maximum clock speed of 4.2GHz. This laptop has an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU with 4GB of memory and AMD Radeon graphics. The Asus Swift X comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of solid-state drive storage. A 59 Wh 4-cell battery powers this laptop.

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Acer Aspire Vero

The Acer Aspire Vero laptops, the new Acer Swift 5 (SF51455TA) and Nitro 5 (AN51557 and AN51554) were launched in the US with a starting price of $699 (approximately Rs. 52,400), $1,099 (approximately Rs. 82,300), and $769 (approximately Rs. 57,600), respectively, along with the new Windows 11 models in India. All three models are currently available for purchase in the United States through authorized retailers.

Acer Aspire 5

The Acer Aspire 5 is available with Intel and AMD processors in a variety of configurations. The Intel model has a Core i5 processor from the 11th generation, while the AMD model has a Ryzen 5 5500U processor. This model’s base configuration includes 4GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. A 14-inch FHD IPS panel is standard on all models. The Acer Aspire 5 series has a starting price of 57,999 rupees.

Acer Aspire 3

The Acer Aspire 3 has a starting price of 55,999. An Intel Core i51135G7 processor with a clock speed of 4.2 GHz powers this laptop. This laptop has a hybrid storage system with SSD and HDD configurations. A fingerprint reader is also included as an extra layer of security on this laptop.

Acer Spin 3

The Spin 3 has a starting price of Rs 74,999. The Spin 3 is a 13.3-inch 16:10 touchscreen laptop with a 2in1 touchscreen. It comes with a Wacom AES 1.0 Acer Active Stylus that can be used to draw and write on the device. This laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics. The battery life of Spin 3 is said to be up to 15 hours.

Acer Spin 5

The Acer Spin 5 (2021) has a 3:2 aspect ratio display and is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics and up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM. This laptop also has a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage option. Furthermore, the Spin 5 (2021) is said to have a battery life of up to 15 hours. It includes a built-in electromagnetic resonance (EMR) stylus that promises to provide a natural writing experience while charging quickly. Furthermore, the Spin 5 (2021) is constructed of durable aluminum and magnesium alloy.

Price And Availability Details

The Swift X (SFX1441G) is priced at Rs. 86,999, while the Swift 3 (SF31443) and Swift 3 (SF314511) start at Rs. 62,999. The Aspire 3 (A31558) and Aspire 5 (A31599), on the other hand, start at Rs. 55,999 and Rs. 57,999, respectively. The Spin 3 (2021) is priced at Rs. 74,999, while the Spin 5 (2021) is priced at Rs. 99,999. All of these new models will be available for purchase online at Acer, Amazon, and Flipkart, as well as in stores owned by Acer, Croma, Reliance, and Vijay Sales.