Get It For: Rs 29,990
Highlight: Battery life
Even the harshest of Apple’s critics will have to admit that the Cupertino-based tech giant changed the game in the wearables market with the Apple Watch. However, the Watch remains elusive for many — because of the price — and retains an air of exclusivity — because of Apple’s ecosystem constraints. This is where Samsung made a smart play with its Galaxy Watch to snag those who want a smartwatch they can use with their Android phones. The Galaxy Watch 3 is Samsung’s latest salvo at the Apple Watch.
The Galaxy Watch 3 comes in two sizes — 41mm and 45mm — and features a leather strap, which is comfortable and looks elegant. It has a traditional circular design and a rotating bezel that can be used to navigate through the interface. The bezel works seamlessly and is quite nice to use. There are two buttons on the right side of the Watch for start/stop and back/home functionalities.
The Galaxy Watch 3 is heavier but is comfortable for everyday wear. The 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display is really bright and even under outdoor conditions, the texts are easy to read. The always-on display feature is present in the Galaxy Watch 3.
We tried the Watch 3 with the Galaxy S20 as well as the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Needless to say, it works best with an Android phone.
The one aspect where the Galaxy Watch 3 scores highly over Apple Watch is the battery. At its best, the Apple Watch doesn’t last more than 18 hours but the Galaxy Watch 3 can last you one-and-a-half days easily.
The Galaxy Watch 3 runs the TizenOS, which isn’t as good as watchOS but is easy to understand and navigate. The rotating bezel — a standout feature of Samsung watches — made it a breeze to use.
The Galaxy Watch 3 comes powered by the Exynos 9110 dual-core processor and has 1GB RAM and 8GB storage on board. There are also sensors such as accelerometer, barometer and gyroscope. Health and fitness features such as the heart rate monitor and sleep tracking work really well on the Watch 3.
At Rs 29,990, the Galaxy Watch 3 is certainly the best smartwatch in the Android world because of its design, features and ease-of-use.
-The writer is with gadgetsnow.com
Tech In Times Of Covid-19
iPhone SE
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro
Oppo Ace 2
Huawei P Series
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The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world as we knew it. With almost the entire world in lockdown and a large number of people in self-quarantine, the struggle to get basic necessities is taking a toll on the health of the global citizen.
However, the ongoing crisis didn’t stop some of the best smartphone makers in the world from launching their flagship phones. Several smartphone makers, like Oppo, OnePlus, Xiaomi and Huawei held ‘online-only’ launch events and announced the release of their upcoming phones.
In a bid to live up to the expectations of the tech enthusiasts amid the global pandemic, the smartphone makers brought their A-game and released nifty pieces of gadgets which were running high on tech. Here’s a look at all the smartphones that were launched in the pandemic.
Industries and businesses across the globe are taking a hit due to the Covid-19 crisis and the world economy is in a bad shape. On April 15, in order to appeal to consumers struggling to copy with a bleak economic backdrop, Apple launched an entry level iPhone SE, which costs $399 (approximately Rs 30,642).
Apple made the announcement in a statement, forgoing the normal splashy product launch events of the past few years.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook, who in the past hosted large media events, limited his comments to a tweet, calling the new handset “our most affordable iPhone,”and a “fantastic option in our lineup to help you stay connected, informed and entertained.”
Apple trimmed costs by leaving out some of high-end features such as facial recognition, giving iPhone SE a fingerprint sensor and a home-screen button which fans will remember from previous generations. It features a single rear camera instead of the multiple lens in the newest iPhone 11.
(With inputs from AFP)
One of the launches that was probably the most-awaited and was being looked forward to by tech enthusiasts all around the world was the OnePlus event where OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro were revealed. The Chinese smartphone maker’s first ever online-only event took place on 14 April, as countries around the world struggled to cope with the Covid-19 crisis.
OnePlus 8, in terms of design is light, curvy and thin. In addition to Onyx Black and Glacial Green, the OnePlus 8 will be available in Interstellar Glow. It will come in two storage variants – 8GB + 128GB at $699 (approximately Rs 53,730) and 12GB + 256GB at $799 (approximately Rs 61,417).
OnePlus 8 Pro, on the other hand, sports a 120 Hz QHD+ AMOLED Display, and silky-smooth, matte-frosted touch and increased haze levels. It will come in two storage variants – 8GB + 128GB at $899 (approximately Rs 69,112) and 12GB + 256GB at $999 (approximately Rs 76,800).
Also launched at the event were Warp Charge 30 Wireless which charges 60 per cent in 30 minutes and lightweight OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z.
With a powerful Snapdragon 865 processor, quad camera and 40W wireless charging, Oppo Ace 2 is a force to be reckoned with in the smartphone space. The new offering from the Chinese smartphone maker was launched on April 13 when the Covid-19 pandemic had reached its peak in several countries around the world.
Ironically, Oppo Ace 2 was first launched in China, which also happens to be the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Not much is known about its global availability. Interestingly, Oppo let go the ‘Reno’ brand name completely and marketed ‘Ace’ as an entirely different series.
Apart from having the fastest wireless charging, Oppo Ace 2 has a 90 Hz refresh rate along with a 65W wired charging support much like its predecessor.
The Oppo Ace 2 has been launched in China for CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs 44,000) for the 8GB/128GB version, CNY 4,399 (approximately Rs 48,000) for the 8GB/256GB model, and CNY 4,599 (roughly Rs 50,000) for the 12GB/256GB storage model.
Come 2020, Huawei launched 3 of its much-awaited smartphone variants which are a part of the P Series: P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro+. Huawei launched the three variants on March 26 in an online launch event.
Huawei P40 offers 5G connectivity and so do the other variants, P40 Pro and P40 Pro+. P40 also comes with a HiSilicon Kirin processor and a 22.5W fast-charging support. It costs €799 which is approximately Rs 66,780.
Huawei P40 Pro comes with a HiSilicon Kirin processor, a triple rear camera setup (50 MP+40MP+12MP), 8 GB RAM and a powerful 4,200 mAh battery. The P40 Pro costs €999 which is approximately Rs 83,400.
P40 Pro+, on the other hand, also has a 4,200 mAh battery, offers a 40W wireless charging support, 8 GB RAM along with a penta rear camera setup. P40 Pro+ costs €1399 which is approximately Rs 1,16,891.
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