Amazfit Bip S with 40-day battery life, built-in GPS launching in India on June 3

Huami has announced that it will be launching the Amazfit Bip S wearable in India on June 3. The device was showcased at CES 2020 and is an improved version of the Amazfit Bip that is already available in India. 

The Amazfit Bip S features a transflective 1.28-inch colour display and a water resistance of 5 ATM. It is also tipped to offer a battery life of 40 days, which is not only impressive but also on par with the standard Bip as well as Bip Lite wearables. Other features include Bluetooth music control as well as a built-in GPS and GLONASS.

The Bip S also integrates PAI, which is an indicator of personal activity. PAI trackers users’ activity and converts that into a score. This system aims to make it easier for users to understand their health. The wearable features 10 sports modes that can track activities like such as treadmill, outdoor running, indoor cycling and more.

Besides the Bip S, Amazfit also unveiled a rugged wearable called the T-Rex at CES 2020. This device is touted as being one of the most affordable military-certified outdoor wearables in the market. The device sports a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with always-on functionality. It is also touted to offer a battery life of 20 days. The T-Rex is capable of tracking 14 sports modes that include various fitness activities, outdoor skiing, mountain coming and more. Amazfit hasn’t yet confirmed if it plans to release this device in India.

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Google will add sleep tracking and night notes to Digital Wellbeing app with the option to opt out

Google made a big push for digital well-being with the launch of Android 9 Pie, and over the years the usage tracking feature is now available across all smartphones regardless of the segment and price range and the UI they are running on with new abilities like Focus Mode. With Android 11 coming up, Google is set to revamp Digital Well-being with more features, specifically for tracking your sleep habits.

A teardown of the beta version of the Digital Wellbeing app by XDA-Developers has revealed major new features, the most notable of which is the ability to track sleep habits. The feature will rely on the built-in Google Clock app and the phone’s motion sensors to determine how well you are sleeping. Furthermore, the app tracks the apps you use frequently in bed.

Speaking of tracking, Google will also give you the option to opt-out of daily usage tracking which tracks the number of times you unlock the phone, the number of notifications you receive and the apps you use.

An interesting new addition is a feature called Night Notes. It’s unclear as to what its goal is, but going by the name, it could be a way to jot down a thought you may get in the middle of the night. This feature is linked to another app, according to XDA-Developers, which has not been released by Google yet.

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Sid Meier's Civilization VI Is Free for PC on the Epic Games Store Till May 28

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is now free on the Epic Games Store for PC players as part of Epic Games’ Mega Sale 2020. This comes a week after the Epic Games Store gave away Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) for free.

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Trailer for New Christopher Nolan Film TENET Released on Fortnite

Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. released the trailer for their upcoming action/sci-fi film TENET, starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson, in Fortnite on the big screen. The trailer which was supposed to debut in movie theatres was then shifted to Fortnite due to the lockdown, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The event started out with Geoff Keighley, producer and host of The Game Awards welcoming everyone in-game to the event and describing the significance of gathering together for events as such, during tough times even if it is virtual. He then introduced the special guest for the event, the star of TENET John David Washington onto the video call. After a bit of casual chatting in regards to John’s love and connection to gaming, the new trailer was revealed on the big screen. The event was similar to other Fortnite special events such as the Marshmello and the recent Travis Scott concert. Where players could just run or mess around and shoot at stuff while the event takes place. You can check out the official trailer here.

The trailer started out by showing some of the world and some recycled footage from the first official trailer that was released back in December. It then proceeded to give a much clearer understanding of the movie. When the first trailer came out, it was speculated that this Nolan flick has to do something with time travel. However, all those assumptions were shut down when this trailer blatantly revealed that it, in fact, deals with reversing the flow of time or rather “Time Inversion”. The trailer then proceeded to showcase some action sequences in the 7 different locations where it was filmed including the likes of London, Denmark and Mumbai. After some more quick action sequences with dramatic music, the trailer ended with Robert Pattinson plotting with John David Washington to crash an airplane, before revealing the credits, which said, “COMING TO THEATRES”.

The initial release date, which was slated for 17 July 2020, had been scrapped off. This proves that Nolan is adamant on releasing the movie only in theatres. No matter how long it takes for the pandemic to end, Nolan has no plans to release this movie on any streaming service or as a VOD for the time being. The event ended with Geoff Keighley talking to Washington about his experience filming with Nolan and Pattinson, before revealing a huge announcement. He said, “This summer, we will be screening an iconic Christopher Nolan full-length feature film right here on the big screen.” The fact that a blockbuster film is being set to be shown within a game is a huge deal for the gaming and filmmaking scene alike. The scope that it provides with respect to the outreach and getting younger audiences interested is unreal. That too, free of cost! Further details on this event will be revealed later.

As of now, neither Christopher Nolan nor Warner Bros. Pictures has commented further on the release date for TENET. It could be subject to change depending on Nolan’s contract with Warner Bros. and how soon the pandemic ends leading to reopening of theatres worldwide.

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Netflix will cancel subscriptions that have not been used in over a year

If you’re subscribed to Netflix but haven’t used your account for a year since joining, you may be getting an email from Netflix soon. The streaming giant released a blog post wherein the company has said that it will be sending emails and notifications to users who have not logged in or used their service for a year since they joined. Netflix users who have also not watched any content on the platform for two years will also be receiving the email. If you decide not to respond to that particular email, your Netflix account will be cancelled automatically.  

Users who wish to reinstate their accounts will find it easier to do do. You can just sign up again within 10 months of the cancellation period and you will retain your Netflix account along with its details, profiles and much more. So, if you’re planning on keeping your Netflix account, you should answer the email Netflix has and will be sending out. Netflix has stated that less than 1 per cent of its user base is inactive. 

In the blog post, the company said, “we’re asking everyone who has not watched anything on Netflix for a year since they joined to confirm they want to keep their membership. And we’ll do the same for anyone who has stopped watching for more than two years. Members will start seeing these emails or in-app notifications this week. If they don’t confirm that they want to keep subscribing, we’ll automatically cancel their subscription. If anyone changes their mind later, it’s really easy to restart Netflix”

If you’re still stuck at home because of the lockdown, you may want to check out some of the best anime shows on Netflix, right here. Or, if you’re more into superhero shows, you can do that, right here. We’ve also got a list of some of the best sci-fi shows on the platform as well. You can check it out here. 

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Vodafone Idea Rs 29 recharge brings with it a validity of 14 days and 100MB of data

Vodafone Idea has added a new pack to its AllRounder Value pack. This pack which is priced at Rs 29 brings with it the validity of 14 days and high-speed data of 100MB for the duration of the validity. The details of the pack read, “Rs 20 Secondary Talktime (Call+ SMS Only) + 2.5p/Sec Call + 100 MB Data 14 Days.” Thus from the details, it can be deduced that with this recharge, a user gets Rs 20 talk time for voice calls and SMS and 100MB data. The pack has a call rate of Rs. 2.5 paise per second for all local and national calls. This AllRounder pack is valid for Delhi only as of now but it is expected to be available in other circles as well. The Allrounder packs start at Rs 29 and go up to Rs 95. 

If a data limit is no concern, then there are also Talktime top-ups available from Vodafone starting at Rs 10 going up to Rs 1000 which offers talktime only and don't have a validity or data offering. You can read more about them here. 

In other Vodafone news, Vodafone Idea has started an initiative to facilitate contactless recharging at retail outlets. This initiative should allow the customer as well as the retailer to maintain social distancing norms. The company says that it will be made possible through the Vodafone Idea Smart Connect retailer app which allows retailers to recharge without the need for them to hand over their phone to the customer. Instead, the customer or retailer can speak out the 10-digit mobile number and the Google Voice-enabled feature should be able to capture the command.  You can read more about it here. For those that are looking for higher data consumption on their devices can check out the double data plans available on Vodafone Staring at Rs 299 here. 

If broadband is what you are looking for then you can check unlimited data broadband plans here. 

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6-series Snapdragon chipset leaks with 5G support, expected to launch in Q2 2020

5G is becoming the centre play for Qualcomm this year with the chipmaker taking its 5G modems beyond the flagship level. We saw that happen with the Snapdragon 765 late last year, and now the Snapdragon 6-series will also reportedly include a 5G SoC.

Details about an sm6350 SoC leaked courtesy noted Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo which highlights a 5G chip inside. Notably, the chip could be a big push towards the China market where 5G connectivity is live and 5G smartphones are launching left, right and centre.

According to the tipster, the leaked 6-series Snapdragon SoC will feature an octa-core CPU design with two large cores clocked at 2.25GHz and six efficiency cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The chipset will feature the Adreno 615 GPU which also features in the Snapdragon 670. The chip is expected to launch in Q2 2020 and will sport a 5G modem.

The tipster also claimed Qualcomm is not alone in making low-end 5G chipsets. MediaTek and Huawei are also expected to announce similar mid-range 5G chipsets. The post included the name of MT6853 5G SoC and the Kirin 720 5G, which are also expected to be announced soon.

In other Qualcomm news, the OnePlus Z could also be coming with a Qualcomm processor. You can read more about that story here. 

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