Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for October 20, same week as Apple and Googles events

Next week is all set to be a busy one. Following announcements from both Apple and Google, Samsung has now announced that it too will be hosting its Galaxy Unpacked event next week. Specifically, on October 20. Due to the ongoing situation, the event will be held completely online. Apple and Google are scheduled to host their events on October 18 and October 19 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event: How to watch

As mentioned earlier, the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event will be streamed online on October 20. Those interested can head over to Samsung’s official YouTube channel to watch the event. It is scheduled to kick off from 10:00 am ET, which is 7:30 pm here in India.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event: What to expect

In its press release, Samsung states, “Our users are multifaceted and live life in so many colourful, interesting, and unique ways. As such, the technology they use every day should reflect their individuality. Join Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 on October 20 to see how Samsung is opening up new experiences for self-expression through technology.”

This seems to suggest that we might see more colour options for the company’s current lineup of devices. In fact, the company may even allow for more customisation by allowing buyers to pick the colour they want, thereby expressing their “individuality.” Of course, nothing has been confirmed yet, so all this is mere speculation. 

While Samsung is pretty quiet about what it plans to showcase at the event, rumours circulate that it could be a new Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. The ‘FE’ version is usually a more affordable version of the year’s flagship S-series smartphone. It should be noted that last year’s Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (review) was also unveiled around this time. 

As mentioned earlier both Apple and Google plan to host events next week. Apple will be the first of the trio to hold its event on October 18. The Apple Unleashed event is expected to see the unveiling of new M1X-powered MacBooks. 

Google’s event is set to happen a day later on October 19. During the event, the company will give more details about its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. It should be noted that while Google has already announced the phones, it still hasn’t given more information about the new Tensor cores that will power the new smartphones. 

Also read: Exclusive: Google Pixel 6 Pro renders with triple camera setup and curved display break cover

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M1X-powered MacBook leaked prior to Apples official October 18 Unleashed Event

The upcoming M1X-Powered MacBooks have leaked before their official launch. The new report from the tipster Dylan brings to light several important details regarding the M1X-Powered MacBook including its specs and features.

Apple is most likely to officially reveal the upcoming M1X-Powered MacBooks during its October 18 “Unleashed” event. However, the latest leak could spoil the surprise for many fans.

Apple M1X-Powered MacBook Pro Specs Leaked

According to the tipster, the new Apple M1X-Powered MacBook will launch in two screen options - 14 and 16-inch. Additionally, the screen bezels will get narrower on the new M1X Macbook Pro and won’t feature an Apple logo. Apple is also rumoured to finally bring a 1080p webcam to the M1X Macbook Pro laptops. 

However, we will most likely not see an updated display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate on the new MacBook Pro models. 

One thing is for certain that the Apple M1X-Powered MacBook Pro will feature a noticeable bump in performance. The leak point towards a 10-core CPU paired with either a 16-core or 32-core GPU. Additionally, the leak suggests 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage as standard across both Apple M1X laptops. Apple will not remove the charging brick from the M1X Macbook Pro’s packaging, at least not yet, but will most likely upgrade it. 

Since it’s the MacBook Pro we’re talking about, you’ll most likely see the inclusion of more I/O ports including an SD card reader, HDMI port and more USB Type-C ports. Lastly, Apple could very well remove the touch bar in favour of Function keys.  

Everything will finally become clear on October 18, 2021. So mark your calendar and keep watching this space for more.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Happiness Upgrade Days 2021: Best deals and offers on mobiles

Amazon Great Indian Festival Happiness Upgrade Days sale is now live on amazon.in. It marks the starting of the second leg of the Great Indian Festival sale which began on October 3. The Happiness Upgrade Days sale is now live with tons of deals and offers on best selling smartphones and will conclude on October 17.

For its second sale, Amazon has partnered with Axis Bank, Citi and RuPay to offer a 10% instant discount on credit/debit cards and EMI transactions. Apart from that, there is No Cost EMI offers on many products along with exchange offers for additional discounts.

APPLE IPHONE 11 AT RS 40,999

Apple iPhone 11 is available to buy at Rs 38,999 (Rs 29,301 flat off) during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale. The iPhone 11 has a bright 6.1-inch Retina display, is IP68 rated and runs on the A13 Bionic chip.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G at Rs 39,990

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is down to Rs 39,990 and Axis Bank, Citi and RuPay cardholders can get upto Rs 1250 off which brings down the price to Rs 38,740.

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iQOO Z3 at Rs 15,740

iQOO Z3 is currently selling for Rs 17,990 and if you combine it with the bank offer you can get the phone for Rs 16,740.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Lite at Rs 11,749

The Redmi Note 10 Lite is priced at Rs 14,999 but during the Amazon sale, it is available to buy at Rs 11,749 inclusive of the bank offer and coupon discount.

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Xiaomi Mi 11X at Rs 24,999

The Xiaomi Mi 11X is available at a heavy discount of Rs 4,000 on its current selling price of Rs 28,999. This brings down the price to Rs 24,999 which makes it a great deal.

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Also Read: Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2021: Upto 70% off on laptops, headphones, tablets and electronics

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Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick, Realme Brick Bluetooth Speaker, More Launched in India

Realme has launched six new products in India. These include Realme 4K Smart Google TV stick, Realme Buds Air 2 in a Closer Green colour option, Realme Brick Bluetooth speaker, Realme Cooling Back Clip Neo, Realme Type-C SuperDart Game cable, and Realme Mobile Game Trigger. Most products will be available to purchase starting October 18.

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Moto E40 with 65-inch HD+ display, 90Hz refresh rate launched in India at Rs 9,499

Motorola has unveiled a new smartphone in India, the Moto E40. As with other Moto E-Series smartphones, the phone is aimed at the affordable segment and comes with features such as a high refresh rate display, triple-rear camera and more. Here’s what the new smartphone has to offer.

Motorola Moto E40: Specifications

The Moto E40 packs a reasonably large 6.5-inch IPS LCD HD+ display. However, it packs a 90Hz refresh rate, which is not that common at this price range. It is also powered by a Unisoc Tiger T700 octa-core chipset. This chipset is manufactured using the 12nm node and features six power efficient Cortex A55 cores and two high performance Cortex A75 cores. It also comes with 4GB RAM. 

At the back is a 48MP triple-rear camera with Quad Pixel technology that is said to offer 4x better light sensitivity for improved low-light pictures. The trio of cameras is completed with a depth sensor and a macro lens. The depth sensor allows users to take Portrait photos, while the macro lens lives up to its name by allowing users to indulge in macro photography.

The Moto E40 also packs a large 5000mAh battery. The company notes that this should be enough for the phone to last up to 40 hours on a single charge. 

Other features of the Moto E40 includes a water-repellant design and a dedicated microSD card slot. Motorola notes that the device supports up to 1TB of expandable storage. The phone comes with Android 11 and as with all other Motorola devices, the Moto E40 packs a near-stock Android 11 experience. There is also a dedicated button on the side to bring up the Google Assistant. 

Motorola Moto E40: Price and availability

The Moto E40 is priced at Rs 9,499 and will be available in Caron Gray and Pink Clay colour variants. The phone will go on sale exclusively on Flipkart from October 17 onwards. 

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Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2021: Upto 70 off on laptops, headphones, tablets and electronics

Amazon India has begun the second leg of its Great Indian Festival sale 2021 with upto 70% off on laptops, headphones, tablets and electronics. Amazon’s Great Indian Festival sale 2021 went live on October 3, a full day after the Prime members get early access to the deals. In the second leg of the sale, Amazon has partnered with some banks and is offering a 10% instant discount on Credit/Debit cards and EMI transactions. Amazon is offering a 10% instant discount on American Express, Citi, RBL Bank and RuPay cards.

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2021: best deals on laptops, headphones, tablets and more electronics

If you are looking to buy a laptop, headphone, tablet or any electronic products, the Great Indian Festival sale 2021 could be a good place to get some deals and discounts on best selling products across categories.

Dell Inspiron 15 (2021) at Rs 40,240

The Dell Inspiron 15 (2021) is available at Rs 40,240 down from its usual selling price of Rs 43,000. This laptop has an 11th Gen Core i3 processor paired with 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD and features a 15.6-inch Full HD display.

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Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 at Rs 62,990

The Lenovo Ideapad Slim 5 is powered by the 11th Gen Core i5 processor and is paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage. It features a 15.6-inch display and is priced at Rs 62,990 during the Amazon sale.

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HP Victus at Rs 59,740

HP Victus with Ryzen 5-5600H processor and 16.1-inch Full HD display. This is paired with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD along with an NVIDIA GTX 1650 graphics card. It is priced at Rs 59,740 during the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2021.

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Acer Nitro 5 at Rs 69,990

The Acer Nitro 5 with 11th Gen Core i5 processor and features a 144Hz 15.6-inch Full HD display. There is an 8GB RAM paired with 256GB SSD and a 1TB HDD. There’s NVIDIA RTX 3050 onboard and the Nitro 5 is available at Rs 69,990 on Amazon.

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Sony WH-1000XM4 at Rs 22,990

The Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones are available at Rs 22,990. It is one of the best headphones you can buy this year with 30+ hours of battery life and touch controls.

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Sony WF-1000XM3 at Rs 9,990

Sony WF-1000XM3 is the company’s industry-leading truly-wireless earphones with active noise cancelling features and offers upto 32 hours of battery life. It is available at Rs 9,990 during the Amazon sale.

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Apple iPad Air 2020 at Rs 59,900

The Apple iPad Air 2020 is available at Rs 59,900 during the Amazon sale. It has a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display and is powered by the A14 Bionic chipset.

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Mi Smart Band 6 at Rs 2,999

The Mi Band 6 is Xiaomi’s latest fitness tracker that features a 1.56-inch AMOLED screen and offers features like SpO2 tracking, heart rate sensor and sleep tracking to name a few. During the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale, it is available at Rs 2,999 down from its usual selling price of Rs 3,499.

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Instagram Ready To Do The Bare Minimum to Protect Teen Health

Facebook and Instagram have been making headlines ever since the company came under fire for knowing exactly how its products harm teens. After leaked documents were released to The Wall Street Journal, the US Senate summoned Facebook for a hearing titled ‘Protecting Kids Online’, to understand exactly what can be done to counter the negative impacts of social media. Now, in a move that feels like the bare-minimum, Instagram has announced that it will introduce a feature that nudges teens away from harmful content, while prompting them to take a break. The company will call this feature, ‘Nudge’.

How will the Instagram Nudge work?

Facebook’s Vice President of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg, told CNN "We're going to introduce something which I think will make a considerable difference, which is where our systems see that the teenager is looking at the same content over and over again and it's content which may not be conducive to their well-being, we will nudge them to look at other content." 

He also added, "we're introducing something called, 'take a break,' where we will be prompting teens to just simply just take a break from using Instagram." 

Is this the bare minimum?

Based on Clegg’s comments, one can surmise that this feature is currently in development, with developers identifying and designing parameters to help teens avoid harmful content. However, one could argue that the subjective nature of the term increases the scope for children to fall through the system’s cracks. Barring content with obvious red flags, it is unclear how developers will identify content that’s harming the psyche of a teen, especially when you consider that something as basic as looking at an advertisement online can also inspire eating disorders in those who are prone to them. 

The addictive nature of social media is pretty evident. As such, a simple prompt asking users to ‘take a break’ may be effective for momentary pauses from scrolling, but may not be sufficient enough to actually combat issues like social media dependency. This prompt is akin to Twitter’s new prompt (discussed here). People may take note of the reminder the first few times, but might eventually be desensitised and ignore the same.

While brainstorming measures to protect teens is of paramount importance, it’s equally important for these social media platforms to proactively think of measures that have lasting effects.

Also Read: How to Download Instagram Reel Videos and save them on your Mobile

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