5 things to look for when purchasing a new TV

Buying a TV can be a hard decision these days. With the amount of technology that a TV packs, from resolution to different HDR standards, refresh rate and OSes, there are many things to consider, not to mention the correct screen size for you. Unlike a smartphone, a TV is a gadget that can serve you for almost a decade before needing a replacement. Hence, it is essential you get the right TV for your needs. If you are in the market to purchase a new TV, then here are five things you need to consider before making your purchase decision. 

Screen size

The most important thing to decide is the screen size of the TV. You should consider a larger screen size for a more cinematic experience if you have a large room. However, a large screen in a small room can be an uncomfortable content consumption experience. So, ensure you sit at a comfortable distance from the TV. There is a simple way to know the minimum viewing distance for a particular screen size - divide the size of the TV by 10. So, the minimum viewing distance for a 55-inch TV is 5.5 feet. For a 65-inch, it's 6.5-feet. For a 75-inch TV, the minimum viewing distance should be 7.5 feet. You get the drift. Anything closer can be an uncomfortable viewing experience. Remember, this is the minimum viewing distance. You can always move further back. 

Resolution

Unless you are looking at a 32-inch or 40 to 43-inch TV, we say, go for a 4K TV. There is a plethora of content available in 4K via streaming services. Some TV brands do an excellent job of upscaling 1080p and even 720p content on the display to give you a good content consumption experience. 1080p is a good option for smaller screen sizes such as 43-inches or smaller. There is no point investing in an 8K TV right now. Not only are they too expensive, but there is no 8K content for you to stream from streaming services. While YouTube has some 8K content, don't expect to stream your favourite movie in 8K via Prime Video anytime soon. 

TLDR, go for a 4K. It's too soon for 8K, FHD is only an option for screen sizes 43-inch and smaller. 

HDR

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. It essentially gives you a richer content consumption experience in terms of colours, contrast and brightness. There are a number of HDR standards, but the one to watch out for is Dolby Vision. As the name suggests this is Dolby’s HDR standard and is available on a large number of TVs. HDR 10 is an open standard and is available on many more TVs. So try and get a TV with Dolby Vision, if you can. A lot of TVs advertise HDR as a unique selling proposition, but a lot of budget TVs deliver a lacklustre HDR experience. So try and identify the peak brightness of the TV before purchasing it. A minimum of 400 nits of brightness is needed for an acceptable HDR experience. 

OS

Almost all TVs today are Smart TVs and run on an operating system, just like your phone. There are a few popular OSes. LG has its own WebOS, Samsung has Tizen, and a majority of other TV makers like Sony, Redmi, Mi, OnePlus, TCL and more run on Google’s Android TV UI. Some brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus and more have their own UI overlaying the Android TV. These OSes essentially let you connect your TV to the internet and consume content from streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and many more without resorting to an external device. A lot of these smart TVs can be controlled via your Google Assistant and Alexa enabled smart speakers. Almost all TVs running on these popular OSes come with a voice-enabled remote control letting you control the TV by simply using your voice. You can also control your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa enabled smart bulbs and security cameras from the comfort of the TV. Safe to say, your smart TV can act as a one-stop hub for all your smart connected devices. 

Connectivity

Last but not least are the connectivity options. Ensure you have a minimum of three HDMI ports on the TV to connect devices such as your set-top-box, gaming console and more. If you are looking to connect your TV to a soundbar or home theatre, then ensure the TV comes with an HDMI ARC or eARC port. ARC stands for Audio Return Channel and eARC is Enhanced Audio Return channel. Some TVs come with a new HDMI standard called HDMI 2.1. Look for this if you want a future proof TV. This also come with other connectivity options such as an optical audio port and some also sport a 3.5mm AUX port. TVs also come with USB ports, letting you consume content off a pen drive. They also come with support for Bluetooth. To connect to the internet you have access to Wi-Fi along with an ethernet port.

That was a quick look at five things to consider when purchasing a TV. 

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Vibrations from a motorcycle engine can damage your iPhone cameras

Apple has warned that exposing iPhones to vibrations in certain frequency ranges, especially the sorts generated by a high-powered motorcycle engine can hamper the camera quality of your iPhone or irreparably damage the cameras altogether. 

It’s quite common for bike riders to mount their phones on bike handles for navigation, and over the years, several users have reported such damage online across support forums. Apple has explained why this happens and it’s not just the iPhones that this warning might be pertinent to. High-end Android phones with OIS should be equally susceptible to damage. 

First ride on the motorcycle and I think I toasted the camera in my iPhone. 8 miles. Crappy design.

— James Chadbourne (@mack505) September 4, 2021 Why you shouldn’t mount your phone on a motorcycle

Apple says that iPhone models with OIS that include all iPhones starting from iPhone 6 and models with closed-loop Auto-focus that include iPhone XS and later, will be vulnerable to high-intensity vibrations. The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is also included in the list. Both OIS and Closed-loop AF systems involve sophisticated mechanisms to move lens assembly for the best possible image quality.

"The OIS and closed-loop AF systems in iPhone are designed for durability. However, as is the case with many consumer electronics that include systems like OIS, long-term direct exposure to high-amplitude vibrations within certain frequency ranges may degrade the performance of these systems and lead to reduced image quality for photos and videos. It is recommended to avoid exposing your iPhone to extended high-amplitude vibrations."

The Ultra-wide camera sensor and Telephoto camera on these iPhones don’t have OIS, so the damage will be mostly to the primary sensor. 

Apple further says that mounting your iPhone to handlebars of vehicles with relatively lower-amplitude vibration engines such as scooters and mopeds might not be as risky, but users are still advised to use a vibration-damping mount. 

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Airtel launches Rs 119 add-on data plan, offers 15GB data - Benefits, validity and more

Airtel being one of the best telecom service providers in the country, has a lot of different schemes and plans to suit all types of needs of the customers. Airtel had recently launched some new schemes, plans including Airtel Black, Airtel Office Internet and so on. Now, airtel is here for all the prepaid customers who think that their daily data limit is not sufficient for them. The new Airtel Data Add-on plan is priced at just Rs 119 and is available for the customers with prepaid service only.

Airtel Data Add-on Plan : Benefits, Validity

The Airtel Data Add-on plan priced at Rs 119 is for prepaid customers and offers 15GB of additional data balance. The plan being an add-on and not a standalone plan, has no validity of its own. It’s validity is same as that of the existing plan user has subscribed for on the airtel number.  As it is a Data add-on plan, it doesn't come up with calling or SMS benefits but has some additional benefits for the user. It offers a 30-day free subscription to one of the three channels on Airtel X-Stream Mobile App on Android / iOS. Airtel prepaid users have an option to choose any one of the ErosNow (Hindi), Hoichoi (Bengali) and ManoramaMax (Malayalam) OTT Channels for a month subscription. 

This data add-on plan can be subscribed using Airtel Thanks App or any other 3rd party recharge service. 

Airtel : Other Interesting Plans

Airtel had recently launched updated Disney+ Hotstar plans. They are now priced at Rs 499, Rs 699 and Rs 2798. The Rs 499 plan offers 3GB data per day for 28 days, Rs 699 plan offers 2GB data for 56 days and the Rs 2798 plan offers 2GB data for 365 days. The plans also give access to unlimited calling as well as 100 SMS per day. The plans also include access to Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition along with the subscription to Disney + Hotstar, so mobile users will have access to Disney+ Hotstar as well as Amazon Prime.

Airtel has also started the process of tariff hikes last month by increasing base tariffs of plans from Rs 49 to Rs 79. These tariffs are now likely to see a further increase in price. The base plans might be further increased to Rs 99, according to company chairman Mr. Sunil Mittal. He, however, said that it is not clear as to when the company would increase tariffs and that it would depend on market forces.

 

 

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Jio Phone discontinues two of its affordable prepaid plans

Reliance jio reportedly discontinued two of it's affordable Prepaid Plans in India ahead of the Jio Phone Next launch tomorrow. The telecom giant has also removed these two plans from its official website. 

What did the ₹39 Jio Phone plan offer? 

Rs 39 plan offered 100 MB of daily 4G data, Unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS. This recharge plan also comes with 14 days validity similar to all other Jio Phone  plans. It also offers access to Jio apps including JioCinema, JioSaavan, among others.

What does the Jio ₹69 Plan offer

Rs 69 plan comes with a 14 validity period and offers 0.5GB data per day, Unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS.  It also offers access to all Jio apps such as JioSavan, JioCinema, MyJio etc.

The company has recently introduced a variety of new plans with a revamped Disney Plus Hotstar mobile plan. These include Rs 499, Rs 699, Rs 888 and Rs 2,599 plans. The latter offers a validity of 365 days, 2GB of data per day, 100 SMS per day, and unlimited calling to any network. The Jio Rs 499 plan offers unlimited voice calls, 3GB data per day, 100 SMS per day, and access to Jio apps. The Jio Rs 666 prepaid plan offers a 56 days validity and brings unlimited voice calls, 3GB data per day, 100 SMS per day, and access to the Jio suite of apps. The Jio Rs 888 plan offers 2GB of data per day, unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day, access to Jio apps and a free Disney Plus Hotstar mobile. 

 

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iQOO Z5 will be debuting in India, iQOO 8 Series launch delayed

iQOO has been stepping up in the smartphone market with its flagship killer smartphones. In August 2021, iQOO launched the iQOO 8 Series in China. Rumours suggested that iQOO will be launching these smartphones in India in September. Sadly, iQOO won't be launching the 8 series this month in India. Whereas, we will be seeing iQOO announcing the iQOO Z5 smartphone in September.

iQOO Z5 will be launching in September instead of 8 Series

After iQOO launched the 8 Series in China, it was rumoured that they might be launching iQOO 8 and 8 Pro in India in September(around 19th September). Debayan Roy (@GadgetsData), a renowned tipster, recently tweeted about the launch of the iQOO 8 Series. According to the tweet, iQOO has delayed the launch of the 8 Series. Instead, iQOO Z5 will be debuting in India this month. 

Tweet on iQOO 8 and Z5 launch

Z5 this month is FOR SURE !!But sadly iQOO 8 delayed but it Will also launch on India...

— Debayan Roy (Gadgetsdata) (@Gadgetsdata) September 7, 2021

 

iQOO Z5 is the successor of the iQOO Z3 smartphone, which came out earlier this year. On Weibo, Digital Chat Station posted about the iQOO Z5, stating "it will hit the 'performance pioneer' of Double Eleven in the future." According to the post, we might see these devices in the market. 

The Z5 series received the TENAA certification in China on 1st September. According to the TENAA listing, iQOO Z5 Pro has a model number V2148A. It will also come with 5G connectivity support. 

The Z5 series has also been listed on the IMEI database. According to it, the Z5 series will include iQOO Z5, Z5x and Z5 Pro. 

Tweet on iQOO Z5 listed on IMEI database

iQOO Z5x (#V2131A) listed on IMEI database. iQOO Z5 Pro (#V2148A) listed on IMEI database. iQOO Z5 ( #I2018 ) listed on IMEI database.#iQOOZ5 #iQOOZ5x #iQOOZ5Pro pic.twitter.com/VJesxoe8kS

— Debayan Roy (Gadgetsdata) (@Gadgetsdata) September 5, 2021   iQOO 8 and 8 Pro Specifications and Features

iQOO 8 comes with a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. It has a refresh rate of 120HZ and an aspect ratio of 20:9. iQOO 8 is a 5G smartphone, and it sports a Snapdragon 888 SoC paired up with an Adreno 660 GPU. You are getting 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage along with 4GB of virtual RAM. It comes with a 400mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. When it comes to the camera, the device has a triple camera setup at the back. It consists of a 64MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 13MP camera. In the front, you are getting a 16MP selfie shooter. 

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Infinix Hot 11S set to launch in India: Price, specifications, release date

The Hong Kong-based Smartphone manufacturer Infinix has confirmed the launch of Infinix Hot 11S in India next week. The phone is scheduled to launch with a blast in India on September 17. The company released the first look teaser on its official Twitter Handle. The Hot 11S is the successor to the Infinix Hot 10S launched earlier in May this year. As per the current released specs and details, it seems that the Hot 11S has many similarities to the recently launched Redmi 10 Prime.

Infinix Hot 11S: Specifications and Features

Though the company has not yet released the detailed specifications and features of the upcoming Smartphone, here is what we know and what we can expect from the Hot 11S.

As per the details released, it seems that the Hot 11S is packed with many similarities to the recently launched Redmi 10 Prime. Both the phones are powered by the MediaTek Helios G88 SoC and feature a 50MP primary rear camera. The Hot 11S is the first phone of Infinix to feature this camera sensor. 

#FastForward to super performance like no other with Infinix #HOT11S! Launching soon! pic.twitter.com/kvSE05HQmT

— InfinixIndia (@InfinixIndia) September 7, 2021

As the company has already confirmed about the processor being the new MediaTek Helios G88, the teaser released by them also unveils some other exciting features of the phone.  It can be seen that the smartphone will feature a 50MP primary rear camera sensor along with two other camera sensors. The triple rear camera setup will be supported by a quad-LED flash. The secondary cameras are expected to be ultrawide or macro and a depth sensor. Also, the phone features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.  

Infinix Hot 11S: Expected Features, Specifications and Price

Till now, these are the only known facts regarding the phone, more details regarding the display, RAM, Storage, battery capacity are yet to be revealed. Even the price is not yet disclosed but it is confirmed that the Infinix Hot 11S will be available exclusively on Flipkart.

Still, as the phone had also recently shown up on the Google Play Console, this is what we can expect based on the details shown up there on the listing. 

It can be expected that the Infinix Hot 11S is packed with RAM upto 6GB and storage of about 128GB. It should also feature a 90Hz FHD+ Display. Though we don't have a clear understanding of the screen size (though it should be the usual 6.5 inches), exact display details and these features, what the company has confirmed is that the Infinix Hot 11S will support fast charging at 18W via USB Type-C. 

Since, its predecessor, the Infinix Hot 10S housed a 6,000 mAh battery, the same is expected from the Hot 11S. It should run on Android 11 OS. 

Infinix Hot 11S Availability 

The Infinix Hot 11S will be available in at least 3 colours being Green, Purple and Polar Black and should feature a wave pattern rear panel.

The phone will be up for sale exclusively on Flipkart.

As it is expected, that the Infinix Hot 11S is being launched as a prime competitor of the Redmi Prime 10, though the exact price tag is not known, it is expected to be nearly the same as that of the Redmi 10 Prime is Rs. 12,499 or could be even priced lower than this. It can be expected to be a tough competitor in the budget smartphone range. 

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Realme X, 6, 6i to receive Android 11-based Realme UI 20 update Realme Narzo 10A next

This is it! It's official: Realme X is currently getting the Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11. The company will be rolling it out in phases, so be patient while it completes the rollout. Using Android 11 as its foundation, Realme UI 2.0 has begun rolling out to Realme X, Realme 6, and the Realme 6i. The Realme Narzo 10A is also said to be receiving the newest update, according to reports. They were all in the beta programme a few months ago, and now they're getting the latest release with many bug fixes and enhancements. For example, users will customise their user interface (UI) and use improved Dark Mode themes.

What are the most recent versions of Realme?

realme X – RMX1901EX_11.F.03 realme 6 – RMX2001_11.C.12 realme 6i – RMX2001_11.C.12 realme narzo 10A – RMX2020_11_C.06

The company has also posted the rollout schedule.

According to the company's announcement, there are now three types of Dark Mode available: Enhanced, Medium, and Gentle. As part of the new update, "Drawer Mode" now has filters enabling you to arrange apps by letters, install time, or usage frequency to discover an app quickly. With the Sleep Capsule, you may plan downtime and sleep time.

Realme has widened its horizon of updates!

According to the company, the system will also perform application adaptation, background optimisation, and security scanning to improve the system's operational efficiency and eliminate any safety concerns. As a result, the system will use more CPU, memory, and other resources, resulting in a brief halt and higher power consumption. To resolve all of these issues, Realme recommends that users leave their cellphones unattended for five hours once they have been fully charged.

Also check out: Realme UI 2.0 - What’s Changed? New Features Detailed!

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A new function called "Tone tunes" has been added to Realme's latest version. This will create a single tune by combining many notification tones. In addition, Realme users will be able to share their hotspots with others through QR codes after the upgrade is complete. App lock and low-battery alerts have been introduced too.

As usual, the Android 11 upgrade for the Realme X, Realme 6, and Realme 6i is being rolled out in batches. Initially, the update will only be available to a small number of people. In the next several weeks, Realme plans to expand the reach of this new software.

 

 

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