Digit Back to School Guide - List of best deals and discounts for students

Student discounts are one of the best perks you can get if your college issues an official email ID along with an ID card. Everything from hardware to software can be obtained at a discount if you are a student. Heck, even Spotify offers a student discount in India. While the opinions on this matter are still divided, with some suggesting that these discounts are nothing but a way for brands to secure future customers. 

But hey, if you are getting some sweet deals on your next laptop or a discounted subscription to arguably one of the best music streaming services, who cares? After you are done using the service or have bought the thing that you wanted, you will have a fair idea of what the brand has to offer. So you will know what they bring to the table, and if it is related to tech and you are not able to figure it out, then you know whom to reach out to. Now, without wasting your time or mine, let’s dive into the world of student discounts and have a look at all the deals and offers that you can grab using just your ID card and email.

Spotify

If you are a student with a valid ID card/email ID granted by your institution, then you can easily get your hands on a subsidised subscription to Spotify. Spotify’s student plan in India costs ₹59/month. These charges are deducted from your account after you finish your first month of premium subscription, which is free. At max, you can get Spotify Premium for four years, after which you will no longer be eligible to get the service at a discounted rate, and you will either need to opt out of Premium or continue with a regular plan.

UNiDAYS

One of the most popular services used by brands across the world for student status verification is UNiDAYS. Thanks to the wide variety of clients that they have under their belt, UNiDAYS also becomes a good starting point for students to step into the world of student discounts. By verifying that you are a student, UNiDAYS opens the gates to discounts from brands like Apple, Samsung, Gaana, Saavn, and even fashion and apparel brands like H&M and Birkenstock. The signup process is super easy, and all you need is an active student ID administered by your institution. If you don’t have that, then you can also upload images of your ID card that has been issued by the institute that you are studying at, and you are set. 

A single UNiDAYS verification will open you to getting the following discounts (only tech hardware discounts listed here, for more, visit UNiDAYS) -

Microsoft

One of the biggest tech brands in the world, Microsoft, also has a lot of discounts on offer for students. A limited selection of Surface products is available at a discounted price, not only for students but also parents and educators. And, if you are lucky and your college offers you email powered by Outlook, then you can also get access to various Microsoft Office 365 as well. All you will need to do is sign in using your Microsoft account when using those services, and you should be able to use them without needing to pay anything to Mr Gates or his organisation.

Airlines

Airlines are one of the places where you can save the most money using your student ID. Most airlines these days, be they domestic or international carriers, offer tons of benefits to students, be it in terms of fare discounts or baggage allowance. Domestic carriers generally offer a 10 per cent discount on the fare and an additional allowance of 10 KG baggage, totalling the total allowance to 25 KG. For international carriers, it completely depends on the sector that you are flying and what policy the airline has in general. For example, in college, I was flying with Lufthansa and got an additional baggage allowance which included one whole extra bag, and along with that, there was a discount on the fare as well. However, keep in mind that you will need to produce a valid student ID card whenever you are checking in, despite the airline being domestic or international.

GitHub

GitHub also has a lot of benefits for students on offer. To get access to it, you will need a valid ID card along with a working student email ID. With the GitHub Student Developer Pack, you get access to a host of tools that will definitely help you get a headstart on your coding journey. The offerings include courses from Scrimba and access to assets from repositories like IconScout. There are many other things on offer, and they can be checked on the GitHub Student Developer Pack page here. 

Adobe Creative Suite

One of the essentials in any creative workflow these days is the Adobe Creative Suite. For students, Adobe offers a subscription at ₹1,596.54/mo, which is 60 per cent off their regular Creative Cloud plan. You get access to Adobe’s entire creative suite, which includes apps all the way from Premiere Pro to Adobe Aero. There are also Substance 3D apps, which include Stager, Painter, Sampler, Designer, and Modeller.

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Tecno Camon 20 launched below 15,000, with stiff competition from iQOO Z6 Lite

Tecno Camon 20 series has launched in India including Tecno Camon 20, Tecno Camon 20 Pro and Tecno Camon 20 Premier. The vanilla model starts at ₹14,999 and at that price, iQOO Z6 Lite is also present with some serious performance chops. One may find it a better phone in some respect. So, this is in a way a spec-by-spec comparison of Tecno Camon 20 and iQOO Z6 Lite to see what makes more sense for you. 

Tecno Camon 20 vs iQOO Z6 Lite comparison: Which is the better phone

Tecno Camon 20 is better specced than iQOO Z6 Lite in these areas:

Tecno Camon 20 has a larger 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. Beneath, there is a fingerprint reader also.

It has the latest Android 13 software with HIOS 13 skin on top.

When it comes to the cameras, on both the front and back sides, the sensors are larger in the megapixel count. The front one is 32 megapixels. The rear setup consists of a 64MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor.

The phone also has an upper hand thanks to the presence of IP53 dust and water resistance, Bluetooth 5.2, and faster 33W charging support.

Meanwhile, iQOO Z6 Lite is a 5G-capable phone and has a better processor than Tecno Camon 20. iQOO Z6 Lite is powered by a 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor. The performance is spearheaded by Cortex A78 cores clocked at a max frequency of 2.0GHz.

Tecno Camon 20 price and availability in India

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— TECNO Mobile India (@TecnoMobileInd) May 22, 2023

Tecno Camon 20 is available in a solo 8GB+256GB memory configuration. It is priced at ₹14,999 in India. You can buy it in Predawn Black, Serenity Blue, and Glacier Glow colours starting May 29 on Amazon.

On the other hand, we have the iQOO Z6 Lite which launched last September. It is currently up for grabs at ₹13,999 via Amazon. This is a 6+128GB memory combination. 

Interestingly, the lower 4+64GB model is retailing for ₹14,445 on Flipkart. 

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WhatsApp gets a useful feature found in Zoom and other communication apps

WhatsApp screen sharing feature has been spotted by WABetaInfo on the app’s latest beta update. WhatsApp is late to bring this feature as it is already found in Zoom and other communication apps. Let’s see how WhatsApp has implemented the screen-sharing option.

WhatsApp screen-sharing: How it works

Screen sharing has been found on WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.23.11.19. I also have this version of WhatsApp beta on my phone. However, I didn’t have the feature yet. It must be getting rolled out in phases.

Gladly, from the screenshots shared by WABetaInfo, we get to see the WhatsApp screen-sharing UI.

We see in the WhatsApp call menu, there's a phone-with-right-arrow icon on the bottom menu. Clicking that button starts the screen sharing. Well, the screen you’re currently on gets shared.

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In this present version, there is a disclaimer intimating to the users that the screen will be shared and that the app will have access to the on-screen elements during this time. This could include sensitive things like passwords, messages, payment details, photos, audio, etc.

You can click the start button to begin recording. 

Note, WhatsApp screen sharing may not work with older versions of the app. Also, there could be some restrictions on the number of people you could get to share your screen with. 

In the case of Zoom screen sharing, only the person sharing the screen should have the ultimate control over what’s being shared and what others can see. It also has a Whiteboard sharing feature wherein all the participants can annotate on the board. There is even an option to share video playback with others. 

It will be interesting to see Meta introduce all these abilities to the WhatsApp screen-sharing facility.

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BGMI 25 brings an action-packed map with new weapons, fun rides, and exclusive suits

Battlegrounds Mobile India has been updated to version 2.5.0 but the servers will be online on May 29 for both iOS and Android users. Once BGMI servers go live, you will be able to play on the Nusa map. Since BGMI is based on PUBG Mobile, we gather how big this map will be, what new it will bring and more. Here’s what to expect from BGMI 2.5 update.

Battlegrounds Mobile India version 2.5.0: What’s new

In the Google Play Store listing, the latest BGMI update brings up the version to 2.5.0. This includes:

1. You get to win 4 new premium outfits by playing new events.

2. Nusa Map

3. New cycle season

4. Stygian Leige

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- BGMI Limits Game Time For Players Under 18 Years But Is It Too Heavy-Handed?

- Indian Gaming Industry And Twitter Cheers Return Of BGMI Game

- Will Green Blood Make BGMI Game Any Less Violent?

- How Battlegrounds Mobile India Got A 3-Month Lease On Life And Should You Be Excited?

BGMI Nusa map explained

Nusa is about 1x 1km in radius. For instance, Erangel is 8×8 km in size. So, it is the smallest map in the BGMI world. 

It is uneven in topography. To travel on this landscape, you get a 2-seater quad bike. 

As BGMI 2.5 changelog notes, there is an overflowing supply of weapons. You get tactical crossbows and NS2000 shotguns as highlights. Gun balance has been apparently improved.

There are elevators in buildings so you don’t have to waste time climbing stairs. 

There are 3 buildings namely Regal Resort (present on the sandy beach in the southern-west corner of the island), Mysterious Cavern (present on the west side of the island), and Cargo Terminal (present on the northern coast of the island).

You get to manage the island, upgrade the buildings, earn Nusa coins, grab collectables, and unlock new appearances.

BGMI Stygian Leige X-Suit and a lot more

Besides the map, there is an all-new Stygian Liege X-Suit. It gets unlocked in a lucky spin. It costs about 60UC. This outfit can be equipped with Mystic Sorceress Set, Sacred Maiden Set, Bloody Tear Hoverboard, Azure Crystal– Kar98K, Shining Eagle Helmet, Starforge Stone and Star fragment.

In this update, you could also get the Super Recall option to bring back the squad mate who always gets finished, zip lines, and exclusive super weapons.

We can't wait to get our hands on the BGMI 2.5 update once it goes live on May 29. We hope the game doesn't deviate a lot from the PUBG Mobile. Let's see.

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Beware Google caught malicious screen recorder app stealing user data

Every now and then we need to record our phone screens for various reasons and most Android smartphones do not have a built-in screen recorder. Hence, people end up installing some 3rd party screen recording app. One such screen recorder app was found trojan-infected and was removed from Play Store by Google.

The screen recording app's name is iRecorder. This app was installed by over 50,000 Android users. It was developed in 2021 and apparently a year later it was infected by malicious code. After which the app could easily track and upload user's files through extensions for audios, videos and other ways possible. 

Play Store has removed the app but people who already have it on their phone will have to uninstall it manually. 

Also read: Malware Apps To Stay Away From On The Google Play Store: Here's The List

The app passed all tests of security when it was first launched. It seeks permissions for its core use case. But later it started indulging in the nefarious act of recording audio using the phone’s mic. 

According to researchers, the app was infected by AhMyth RAT which is a very powerful tool and can easily extract messages, calls and even contacts on the phone. Even getting the location is pretty easy. 

Also Read: 5 Apps You Should Delete Right Away

After the iRecorder was detected to have the malware, Google took prompt action of getting rid of it in order to safeguard its users’ privacy. As earlier mentioned, the app was installed by 50,000 people already by the time the malware was detected. So, a lot of users had already faced the problem by then but they could never understand what was causing it until the recent revelation. So, now people who have it, need to uninstall and protect their phone.

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TicWatch Pro 5 is high-end and up-to-date in specs, but for how long is the concern

Mobvoi has launched the TicWatch Pro 5 in India. It has a round dial, an AMOLED screen, up to 80 hours of battery life, and claims to offer “the latest version of Wear OS”. However, we are still concerned. Here is why.

TicWatch Pro 5 Wear OS update situation

TicWatch Pro 5 boots Wear OS 3.5 and claims to have the latest Wear OS by Google. Well, Google recently launched the Wear OS 4 at the IO 2023 event. 

Previous TicWatch owners know the company hasn’t been timely regarding software updates. For instance, here’s what Mobvoi said recently about the software situation for TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra, TicWatch Pro 3 and TicWatch E3:

Mobvoi note from Wear OS update by u/kevyn124 in WearOS

So, our concern is whether because of a similar “proprietary architectural setup,” the TicWatch Pro 5 would also suffer a slow update schedule. 

What else TicWatch Pro 5 brings to your wrist?

Go beyond the limits with the @Mobvoi_Official TicWatch Pro 5! - Powered with #WearOS & #Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 - Rotating Crown - Compass, Barometer and Multi-GNSS - 80hrs Battery Life & Fast Charge#TicWatch Pro 5 is powerful, inside and out.https://t.co/snFxmjc4sA pic.twitter.com/uno54o4kTM

— Wear OS by Google (@WearOSbyGoogle) May 25, 2023

TicWatch Pro 5 runs on the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 chipset coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. There is a 628mAh battery that is rated to run for 80 hours (standby time) between charges. You get fast charging support that claims to fill 65 percent in 30 minutes. 

On the front, it has a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with 466x466 pixel resolution, an always-on mode, an ultra-low-power mode, and Gorilla Glass protection. The watch comes with a silicone strap.

The world's first and leading smartwatch combines Snapdragon® W5+ Gen1 wearable platform and Wear OS by Google. The next-level processing power enables seamless connectivity, lightning-fast responsiveness and extreme power efficiency. pic.twitter.com/4kTShAGruA

— Mobvoi_Official (@Mobvoi_Official) May 25, 2023

If you are concerned about its durability, know that there is support for 5ATM water resistance and it has a MIL-STD-810H endurance rating.

As for health and fitness features, you are getting a PPG heart rate sensor, SpO2 reader, sleep tracking, skin temperature sensor, and a single-tap check of 5 health metrics. Among other things, the watch also brings a rotating crown, barometer, more than 100 sports modes, etc.

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Garmin Instinct 2X Solar launched to lure Apple fans and heres why it may be successful

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar and Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition are now available in India. These are incremental upgrades to the Instinct 2 Solar models that launched last year. However, people are likely to appreciate them. Even Apple fans!

Let’s see what are these new features of the Instinct 2X Solar series:

What are the new features of Garmin Instinct 2X Solar?

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar has a bigger 1.1-inch screen with a 176x176 pixel resolution. The display has a “two-window design” that includes 2 non-touch, monochrome, memory-in-pixel (MIP) layers.  The on-screen elements should appear clearer. 

The screen sits in an apparently more durable case since the watch is MIL-STD-810-rated for "thermal, shock and water resistance."

The Instinct 2X Solar must be more accurate in navigational tracking since it supports the ability to lock into multiple satellite systems at a time. So, even if there are some form of signal jammers or barriers, it should be able to catch a GPS frequency more quickly.

There is also a gyroscope in the mix that promises "improved swim feature performance, improved rep counting (gym activities), and improved distance and direction calculations when GPS is off (when using UltraTrac mode)."

The onboard storage is also up to 64 gigs while the predecessor has only 32GB.

Garmin Instinct 2X Solar features

Unleash the explorer within and experience a level of excitement like never before! Time to unleash your inner explorer and soar to new heights with #Instinct2X. For More info, visit: https://t.co/ah6V0zPmua . .#Garmin #GarminIndia #BeatYesterdayIndia #TrustYourInstinct pic.twitter.com/hgjrP65ycj

— Garmin India (@Garmin_India) May 26, 2023

Well, solar-based charging support is the key highlight of this watch. It’s given in the name, after all. 

You also get 10ATM water resistance, up to 40-day battery life in smartwatch mode or up to 60 hours in GPS mode, real-time notifications from the connected phone, built-in GPS connectivity, JumpMaster mode for skydivers, and trackers for heart rate, pulse oximeter, sleep, and women's health.

Now, hardcore fitness enthusiasts would know the credibility that Garmin offers. If you expect the same, then these new features are likely to attract you, even if you are from the Apple club.

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