Amazon Prime Video now lets users have up to 6 profiles: How it works

The one feature that Amazon Prime Video lacked when compared to Netflix was Profiles. Let’s face it, one family will use one Amazon Prime Video account and since everyone has different tastes, the “continue watching” and "my list" looked pretty muddled up. Now, Prime Video users can finally have access to profiles, something we’ve seen on Netflix since it launched. Here we will tell you everything you need to know about profiles on Amazon Prime Video.

How many user profiles can I have on Amazon Prime Video?  

According to Amazon, a user can have up to six user profiles (one default primary profile + five additional profiles, either adult or kids) within Prime Video on a single Prime Video account. This means that you could have a different profile for family members, or if you are like me, you will have profiles based on genres you enjoy watching. 

How many simultaneous streams can take place from one Amazon Prime Video account?

Once again, Amazon says that a user “may stream up to three videos at the same time using the same Amazon account. You may stream the same video to no more than two devices at a time”. This means that if you have three TVs in your house, you can stream three different videos, one on each TV and enjoy. However, if multiple people want to watch the same content, then the same content can be streamed on only 2 devices at the same time. 

How does Amazon Prime Video Profile and simultaneous stream compare to Netflix?

While Prime Video gives you access to 6 profiles with one account, Netflix gives you access to 5 profiles with one account. Amazon Prime Video has one plan in India priced at Rs 999 per year giving you the ability to stream simultaneously on three devices. On Netflix, the number of devices you can stream on is based on the plan you have. The premium plan priced at Rs 799 per month for Netflix gives you access to stream on 4 devices at the same time. The Rs 649 plan per month gives you access to stream on 2 devices at the same time. The Rs 499 per month plan gives you access to stream on only 1 device at a time. And the Rs 199 per month plan is limited to streaming on smartphones or tablets, once again, one device at a time. To stream in 4K and HDR, users need access to the top tier plan on Netflix.

Can I stream in 4K and HDR on Prime Videos?

Yes, the Rs 999 per year plan is the only plan and if the content is available in 4K and HDR, it will stream in 4K and HDR provided your TV supports it and so does the streaming device you are using. For example, the 1080p Chromecast or 1080p Fire TV stick will only show content in 1080p SDR. However, the 4K Fire TV Stick, or Mi Box 4K or gaming consoles like the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X will stream in 4K and HDR when available. 

What devices support Prime Video Profiles?

Prime Video profiles can be accessed on the following devices.

Android and iOS powered tablets and smartphones. The browser on Desktops and Laptops Prime Video app on Smart TVs Chromecast Apple TV - Gen 2 and 3 Fire TV Stick

Users should note that Profiles can be created and managed on all the above-mentioned devices except for the Apple TV. On Apple TV, users can only switch profiles on Prime Video.

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Halo 3 PC Release Date Set for July 14

Halo 3 is coming to PC on July 14. Thirteen years after its original launch on Xbox 360 and six years after it was re-released on Xbox One, Microsoft is adding Halo 3 to Halo: The Master Chief Collection for Windows PCs.

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PUBG Mobile Livik Map First Impressions: Monster Truck Madness

PUBG Mobile has introduced Livik map in its latest update. The map is still in beta but brings new weapons such as P90 submachine gun and Mk12 rifle in the game. It also has a huge monster truck you can drive around.

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Pokémon Go Grosses $3.6 Billion Within Four Years of Launch, Goes Strong Amidst Lockdown

Pokémon Go, the uber-popular augmented reality mobile game from Niantic, has grossed a lifetime collection of $3.6 billion (roughly Rs. 26,940.7 crores) since its launch on July 6, 2016, according to mobile intelligence firm Sensor Tower.

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OnePlus Nord to launch on July 21 in India, pre-orders begin on July 15

OnePlus has announced that it’s going to launch the much-anticipated OnePlus Nord in India on July 21 in what’s going to be the “world’s first smartphone launch in AR”. OnePlus Nord launch date was accidentally revealed by Amazon India just a day back and now the company has confirmed the launch date officially.

Moreover, OnePlus has also announced pre-order dates for the OnePlus Nord in India. You can pre-book OnePlus Nord starting from July 15 on Amazon India. “OnePlus Nord represents a new beginning for OnePlus, giving us an opportunity to share our technology with more people around the world. For this launch, we want everyone to sit back, relax, and experience our new phone for the first time right in the comfort of their living room,” said Paul Yu, Head of OnePlus Nord.

OnePlus Nord AR app announced

OnePlus has launched its AR app for the launch event and users can watch everything unfold from this app which is available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The OnePlus Nord is scheduled to launch on July 21 at 7:30 PM IST.

The company notes that viewers should ensure they are on a “good internet connection” to watch the AR live stream without any hiccups.

OnePlus Nord pre-order details

OnePlus Nord will be up for pre-orders starting July 15 on Amazon India. Interested buyers will have to pay Rs 499 upfront to book the phone. Everyone who pre-books the phone will receive a gift box with merchandise and those who pay and purchase the phone will receive a second gift box with OnePlus Bullets Wireless and a phone case.

OnePlus Nord leaked specifications

OnePlus Nord is rumoured to feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED screen with a 90Hz high-refresh-rate. The leaks have indicated that the phone could have a dual punch-hole cutout in the corner for the selfie camera.

The phone is confirmed to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset with an octa-core processor and Adreno 620 GPU. This is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage and there could be more variants as well.

The OnePlus Nord could come with a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 64MP camera, a 16MP ultra-wide-camera and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, there is a 32MP primary camera supported by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera for selfies.

It is rumoured to be fitted with a 4,300mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging out-of-the-box. As per some rumours, the phone could be priced as much as the original OnePlus One, which launched at around Rs 22,000.

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Airtel Rs 289 prepaid plan brings premium content from ZEE5 and 15GB data per day

If you are an Airtel customer, then there is a new prepaid plan for you to enjoy. The new plan is priced at Rs 289 and in addition to 1.5GB data per month, gives users access to the entire ZEE5 catalogue to consume content. The plan has a validity of 28 days and comes with a 100 SMS limit per day and unlimited calls. 

Shashwat Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Bharti Airtel said: “With massive surge in consumption of digital content on smartphones, Airtel’s new prepaid packs make it simpler for millions of customers to access rich content from ZEE5 without having to worry about managing separate subscription charges. Our users can enjoy this exclusive content offering on Airtel 4G, which has been consistently rated as India’s top mobile network for video by global experts.”

Manpreet Bumrah, Vice President – Business Development & Commercial Head, ZEE5 India said, “During such unprecedented times, we urge all the citizens to stay home and stay calm, while we continue to serve the best of entertainment content across languages, genres, and a spectrum of devices. Our partnership with Airtel enables us to maximise reach by appealing to a large base of Airtel consumers present across the country. With this proposition, we are enhancing our existing relationship and reach through prepaid bundle & top-up plans further democratising access to world-class entertainment at consumer’s fingertip.”

Airtel Rs 289 prepaid plan benefits and validity

As we’ve mentioned above, the unique thing about the prepaid plan is access to the ZEE5 catalogue for the duration of the validity. The Airtel Rs 289 plan has a 28 days validity and brings with it 1.5GB data per day for you to enjoy the content. Users also get access to 100 SMSes per day and unlimited calling. 

There is also a Rs 79 top-up which offers customers subscription to the entire ZEE5 catalogue for 30 days. The convenient top-up will be available to all Airtel customers through the Digital Store Section on Airtel Thanks App. 

Airtel recently said that all postpaid mobile customers on Rs 499 and above plans are designated as Platinum customers. You can check out the benefits Platinum customers get here.

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TikTok loses yet another country after India ban, US also mulling to ban the app

TikTok might face stand to lose yet another country after the Indian government banned the app along with 58 other Chinese apps on grounds of engaging in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India. The app was also found to be copying contents of the clipboard which was discovered via the new iOS 14 update on Apple devices.

In March, researchers discovered some troubling vulnerabilities in the TikTok app which includes reading text stored in the clipboard which is used by computers to store data that are copied or cut from things like passwords, emails and others. The claim was later verified by the beta release of iOS 14 which comes with a feature of notifying users every time clipboard content is accessed by an app.

Which is what might have prompted the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, to state on national television that the US is “certainly looking at” banning TikTok. as reported by Reuters.  Like in India, there’s a growing concern that the app could be used by the Chinese government as a tool of surveillance and propaganda.

TikTok exits Hong Kong after China starts censoring content

And while the US is yet to take a concrete step towards banning the popular short video app, TikTok announced it would be pulling out of Hong Kong, a region that’s facing massive uprising against the Beijing government over a controversial national security law that was recently passed. And since the law came into effect, the Beijing government has been censoring anti-China content from social media.

A 116-page government document was released on Monday night in Hong Kong that revealed the censorship plans. This has put pressure on global social networks like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Telegram, Google and TikTok to comply with censorship requests. And according to reports by agencies, all of them except TikTok has refused to comply. TikTok chose to exit the market.

TikTok cited “in light of recent events” as reasons for pulling out of Hong Kong, without going into details. Being based out of Beijing, the app is frequently cited as a surveillance tool of the Chinese government by country leaders, including Donald Trump. And the new “clipboardgate” is certainly not helping TikTok’s image right now.

A global backlash against TikTok

TikTok has been trying to position itself as a global app, distanced from the Chinese ownership and origin. It has also denied censoring content for the Chinese government on the platform. But it’s the company’s response to the events in Hong Kong that will be crucial.

Internet companies from China routinely face scrutiny because of the country’s intelligence laws, which vaguely mandates every organisation to comply with Beijing’s ‘intelligence needs’. They simply have no choice but to comply.

Yet, the appeal of the app has made it a global phenomenon. The app has been downloaded more than 2  billion times, commanding more downloads than the social media juggernauts owned by Facebook. Users have been taken in by the simplistic UI, and the ability to make content viral and command a large follower base by posting short, creative videos.

TikTok now has three options ahead of it, in response to the Hong Kong — Complying with Beijing’s request and censor data, refuse to do so, or just exit voluntarily and avoid controversy.

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