The constant evolution of technology has furnished us with numerous innovative electronic products. One of them is Smart TV. Televisions were once simply a stocky screen accompanied by a remote with which we can navigate the channels provided by the cable TV providers. However, things have changed now. Televisions are Smart now and there are Android TVs too, as you might already know, thanks to the advancement of technology. Smart TVs not only allow us to view the channels but also enable us to do lots of other stuff from live streaming to browsing social media. With numerous features bundled in them, it can get quite confusing on how to use them but it's important to know them and get the best out of the TV since we are spending our hard-earned money for it. In this blog, we'll be sharing some tips to make the most out from Smart TVs.

Let's dive in!

Stream Your Favourite Shows

Today we have a lot of streaming applications like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video which offers multitudinous video content and quite amazingly, such applications are present in modern Smart TVs. This means you can watch your favourite shows bigger and clearer. Leveraging streaming apps through Smart TV would be ideal especially during times like this where most of the movies are released through these kinds of apps. However, the content won't be free. You get access only if you have a subscription. If you already have a subscription then the best bet is to stream in a Smart TV as it offers much more immersive audio and video experience when compared to smartphones.

Play Music Online

Smart TVs are slimmer when compared to its predecessors and naturally, we tend to think that its speakers have become smaller and less powerful. The fact is that the speakers are as powerful as the TV itself. This means that Smart TV is an ideal option if you want to jazz up your lonely time by listening to some songs. To make things easier, there are applications like Spotify, Google Play Music, etc to stream music online. So, next time you want to hear songs, make use of such applications. We recommend connecting a soundbar or trolley speaker if you want a more immersive experience.

Use Fitness Apps

Smart TVs can be your companion if you are a fitness enthusiast. With numerous fitness applications and free fitness video content available in youtube, you could shift your workout sessions from your gym to your home. Also, bear in mind that the pandemic is continuing to spread and hence, the safe bet would be to work out from home and a Smart TV can help you guide you through the sessions.

Browse The Internet And Social Media

Bigger screen means bigger texts. Therefore, it'll be easier to read articles and stuff on a Smart TV. Thankfully, there are in-built browsers in today's Smart TVs, so if you ever wanted to browse websites, images, read news or article on the internet, why not do it on your Smart TV? You could even do internet banking with a Smart TV. Even if you want to have a look at the feed of your social media account, read or send messages to your friends, you could use the browsers of your Smart TV. To make this easier, you could download the social media application and sign in via those applications. This would be a vital idea to make the most of your Smart TV as scrolling through our Social networking accounts is more like a daily routine nowadays.

Watch News Online

If you are a regular newspaper reader, then you can stop buying newspaper because with a Smart TV you can catch up the updates live through application and website of news outlets. Therefore, you don't have to wait till morning to get the latest news. Let it be business news, sports news or world news you want to know, you get all these via Smart TV if it's connected to the internet.

Make Use Of Learning Apps

With the emergence of the pandemic, schools have closed and instead, classes are taking place digitally via Skype, Zoom, etc. Also, many youtube channels and applications are available through which students can access educational content. With all these available in a Smart TV, it would be ideal to make use of them. The bigger screens in Smart TVs would be helpful for the students to read the notes and understand the educational videos conveniently. While your children learn, your Smart TV gets utilized in the best manner.

Game, Game And, Game

If you are an avid gamer, then why not shift your gaming to a bigger screen? With countless in-built gaming applications and application in play store (in case of Android TV), Smart TV can turn into your gaming console. These games can be viewed in the games section of your TV. From there, you could download and open it just like any other applications. For mobile gamers, gaming in Smart TV would be a huge leap because of the immersive audio and video experience if offers. If you have Bluetooth-supported gaming controllers, then you could even play your games with those controllers.

Laptops are used extensively in the modern era. The portability it offers is one of the main reasons why most opt for a laptop. However, it has downsides like any other electronic gadgets. One of the biggest being the heat it produces. We, human beings, show our frustration often by venting out anger emotions. When it comes to laptops, it vents out heat when it's frustrated (its components are disturbed). Though, not all the models get heated up especially the high-end ones.

If you have accessed this blog deliberately, then we guess that you are troubled with your laptop's overheating issues. It's really annoying, isn't it? The heat at times reach the keyboard area and make it hard for us to even type. Luckily, there are methods by which you can alleviate the heat or sometimes completely get rid of it. Before we hop into those methods, let's see why laptops overheat.

What Causes Laptop Overheating?

The culprits are multiple when it comes to overheating of a laptop. The reason can be anything given below:

• The inside of the laptop is cluttered with dust, especially on the fan, clogging the venting pathway.
• Usage of some applications that are heavy for the CPU to process.
• Hardware failures.
• Ageing of the laptop.
• Degeneration of thermal paste (a paste that comes pre-applied on the majority of CPU for the purpose of keeping the processor cool)
• Relentless usage
• Excessive charging

Now let's see the remedies!

Keep Your Laptop On Flat Surfaces

First and foremost, this is what you should do to prevent overheating of your laptop. Adequate airflow is imperative to keep your laptop cool and when you keep it on uneven surfaces like a bed, blanket or rug, the airflow gets blocked and it leads to overheating. Sometimes, your laptop becomes so hot that it automatically shuts down which could result in data loss. Overheating could even break out the fire. Therefore, the best bet is to keep your laptop on a flat surface like a table or any other similar surface.

Clean The Fan Occasionally

The purpose of the grill that's placed beneath a laptop is to vent out the air from the fan. It also acts as a pathway for the air outside to travel inside the laptop. Along with the air comes all the particles which then settle on the fan. The piling up of these particles disrupts the performance of the fan and hence, the system doesn't perform as it's supposed to do. As a result, it gets heated and sometimes it puts us to a situation where we can't keep the laptop on our lap, ironically. The solution to this is to clean the fan periodically so that it stops the accumulation of dust-like particles. For cleaning it's better to use a canned air (also known as 'gas duster') because servicing a laptop can get a tad difficult when compared to servicing a PC. However, if you are knowledgable enough, then you could pop up the bottom lid and clean the fan by yourself.

Limit Using Intense Applications

When it comes to handling the load, every processor has certain limits. So, when you run heavy processor-intensive software or application, your laptop may not be able to bear it and gets heated up as a result. These applications can be anything like high-end games, coding or graphic designing applications. Even browsing through a website that runs tons of scripts can also lead to overheating of laptops. Therefore, it's ideal to limit running such application or if it's necessary for you to use them, then consider upgrading your laptop.

Ensure Your Room Is Cool

When your room is hot, there is a high chance for your laptop also to get hot. That is one of the reasons why many workplaces are air-conditioned. Therefore, ensure your room is cool, otherwise, your laptop will start overheating and sometimes, even the components of it might fail. Either turn on the Air Conditioner if you have it or else ensure you keep your laptop where there is no direct sunlight and also make sure the windows of your room are open so that there will be more air circulation in the room.

Ensure There Is Enough Ventilation

Most of the time when we place the laptop, the grill gets covered and therefore, the airflow gets blocked. So, whenever you place the laptop wherever you wish, ensure there is enough ventilation. If you are placing it on your lap, make sure your thighs are not blocking the grill. If you are placing it on a table, keep it a bit elevated with the help of a something thick like a book. You could also opt for a laptop stand which would perfectly cater to your needs. Another option is to go for a cooling pad/stand which will provide extra cooling for your laptop. When buying a cooling pad check whether it suits your laptop. If you end up buying incompatible pad, it would be harmful to your laptop.

Test For Hardware Failures

A laptop is comprised of many components out of which some are rather complicated. Even a failure of a tiny component may result in overheating. Therefore, it's of utmost importance to check whether every hardware is working properly. You could check for hardware failure with the tools like 'Performance Monitor' and 'Windows Memory Diagnostic'. This can furnish you with details regarding your hardware and if you see any failures then replace them as soon as possible.

Overheating has the potential to completely fail a laptop. Therefore, keep in mind all these when using a laptop. If the heat becomes unbearable and none of the preventive measures is panning out well, then it's better to upgrade the hardware if possible or go for a new laptop.

Broadening its catalogue, Samsung has launched Galaxy S20 FE - an ideal successor of Galaxy S10 Lite. This smartphone is available in several countries at the moment, however, in India, it'll be available to buy from 16th October onwards. The recent launches of Samsung like Note 20 or Note 20 Ultra, as you might know, had created a buzz but the price was a concern for many buyers. Varying from those models, S20 FE is placed in a much more affordable segment but without much compromise in the look and performance. In other words, it can be called the lite version of its sibling - Galaxy S20. This device is one of the most anticipated smartphones with many compelling features.

Let's go through its specifications and features.

Key Specifications

• Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 990 Processor
• 6GB / 8GB RAM
• 128GB / 256GB ROM
• 12 MP + 8 MP + 12 MP Rear Camera
• 32MP Selfie Camera
• 4500 mAh Battery
• 6.5 inches Super AMOLED Infinity-O display

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - Design And Display

• Dimension: 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm
• 190 g
• IP68 dust/water resistant
• 6.5 inches Super AMOLED Punch hole display
• 120Hz Refresh Rate

At first glance, S20 FE looks pretty much similar to the Galaxy S20 model except that the former has a tad thicker bezels. On the front, you get the punch-hole selfie camera in the top centre of the Infinity-O-display. The four edges are perfectly curved which adds to the convenience of holding the phone. The phone is surrounded by a metal frame and the left side of the phone is kept button-free. Instead, the lock button and the volume button are placed on the right side. The sim card slot is placed on the top of the phone and on the bottom you get the USC Type-C port and speaker. The Headphone jack is unfortunately absent in the phone. One big difference in the design when compared to its siblings is the plastic rear panel which was glass in its predecessors. On the top left of the rear panel, Samsung has placed a rectangular camera module which looks almost similar to the module of S20. The design altogether looks pretty much premium.

Coming to the display, it looks really impressive on the specs sheet. S20 FE boasts a flat super AMOLED display which has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Though the display isn't dynamic, it has a 120 Hz refresh rate which is more than enough to provide a smooth user experience. There is also a pixel density of 405 ppi and the display is equipped to go up to 679 nits of brightness. This display configuration looks impressive on paper and it's capable of delivering an immersive visual experience. Once we get our hands on the products, we can see for ourselves.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - Performance

• Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 990 Processor
• Graphics: Mali-G77 MP11
• 6GB / 8GB RAM

When it comes to the performance, we can expect a lot from S20 FE as it boasts a powerful Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 990 Processor which is accompanied by a 6GB or 8GB RAM. Having this processor and RAM means, the phone can potentially work swiftly without notable lag or stutter. As per multiple reports, the performance of the phone is stunning whether it be multi-tasking, scrolling through the menu, opening applications or even gaming. Furthermore, S20 FE supports 5G but as of now, only the 4G variant will be available in India. Coming to its graphic processor, it is equipped with Mali-G77 MP11 which is another impressive component of the phone which is capable of delivering high graphics. In short, the performance specs looks great and the performance is rated highly by many. Let's assume that the phone will perform seamlessly.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - Camera

• 12 MP + 8 MP + 12 MP Rear Camera
• 32MP Selfie Camera

Triple cameras have become common and S20 also sports a triple camera with a 12MP wide lens, 8MP telephoto lens and, 12MP ultra-wide lens. This means the camera is flexible enough to take different kinds of photos. The camera of S20 FE also offers up to 3x optical zoom and 30x resolution zoom which means you need not move towards a subject to capture it no matter how far it is. The camera application also has a night mode which can significantly improve the brightness and sharpness of the images taken in dim light. On the front, the is a 32 MP punch hole camera, which also is capable of capturing fine images. Just like we have seen in S20, S20 FE also have a single take option which allows you to capture up to nine different types of photos/videos with a single press of the button. Apart from that, there are features like pro mode, panorama, food, night, live focus, live focus video, pro video, super slow-mo, slow-mo, and hyper-lapse. As per several foreign reviewers, the camera can take sharp images regardless of the light condition.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - Battery

• 4500 mAh
• 25W Fast charging supported

Just like we have seen in S20 Ultra, S20 FE is equipped with a 4500 mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging, however, it comes with only a 15W charger. Samsung claims that the phone can give enough juice to work for one full day with one charge. The phone also supports wireless charging but the box does not contain any wireless charger. We can expect the battery to perform well as the same battery has performed well in its predecessors.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - Variants And Expected Price

S20 FE will be offered in 6 beautiful colours. Samsung mentioned them as "Shades to make the rainbow jealous" and they are indeed capable of making the rainbow jealous. Cloud Navy, Cloud White, Cloud Pink, Cloud Red, Cloud Blue and, Cloud Gold are the colour in which S20 FE will be offered at and all of them looks really striking. As in RAM and storage, the phone will come in 6GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB variants in which the storage is upgradeable with a micro SD card. During the launch, only the price of the 8GB + 128GB variant was revealed: Rs. 49,999. We can expect other variants to have a price with a few thousand difference.

Summary

Long story short, the specs look considering its price. In contrast with S20 FE's predecessors, the phone looks much more affordable and is value for money. For people who wanted to buy the likes of S20 or S20 Plus but refrained because of the price tag, S20 FE would be an ideal option. Every department of S20 FE looks brilliant on the paper. The phone will be on sale from October 16th onwards. If you are looking forward to buying it, you can find it at myG at the best price.

Technology is constantly evolving and as a result, the design, performance and other attributes of gadgets are ascending accordingly. In this technologically dominated era, we have a plethora of gadgets that can cater to different needs. One of the highly rated and extensively used gadgets is indeed Bluetooth Speakers. Wondering why? For starters, it’s portable yet powerful. Quite amazing. Isn’t it? Who would’ve thought that the speakers which were big in the past would fit into our pockets later on!. Bluetooth speakers also boast various other benefits. Are you looking forward to knowing them? Then carry on reading!

High Portability

One of the major advantages of Bluetooth speakers is their portability. As it comes with rechargeable batteries, all you need to do is ensure it has necessary charge in it. Then you could carry it anywhere you wish. Imagine you have a party with your friends and want to amplify the party with some music or you are going on a trip in your car and you want to stay cheered while you travel. In such occasions, Bluetooth speakers can be your go-to gadget. Moreover, the majority of these speakers are light weighted and compact in design. This means you can stuff it in your bag or even your pockets, unlike other speakers. JBL GO2, JBL Clip 3 and, Sony SRS-XB12 are some the great examples of compact yet powerful speakers. You can find more like them in our store.

Lack Of Annoying Wires

The wires of the speakers can be annoying. They not only make the place where the speaker is kept looks cluttered but also tend to get tangled way too much that we might find quite difficult to untangle them. It would also be quite a task when you want to relocate your speaker elsewhere. Bluetooth speakers stand out in this aspect. When you want to take it outside with you, you need not be bothered about the wires you have to carry with you. The only thing you have to make sure is whether it has enough juice to stay turned on as long as you want. Even if its battery is low, you only need to carry the small USB cable that is used to charge it.

Low Power Consumption

Imagine it's an off day for you and all you want is listen to music and relax. Imagine further that you possess a normal speaker. In this case, you have to plug it in the socket as long as you hear songs which can enhance the power consumption and be a culprit of the hike of your electric bill. On the other hand, Bluetooth speakers don't consume that much power since they only need to be plugged in while charging and it's not necessary to plug in while we use it. Furthermore, with one charge you can get quite a lot of playing time. Ergo, it makes a huge difference to the power consumption when compared to normal speakers. You can see a lot of speakers with a powerful battery if you dig deeper. Impex Soundgear 3, JBL Xtreme 2 and, Harman Kardon Allure are some of the Bluetooth speakers that boast excellent battery back up. However, the normal speakers also have their own benefits that Bluetooth speakers don't possess.

Great Sound Quality

"Don't judge a book by its cover". This is a popular quote which you might have heard a lot. Similarly, we say can say "Don't judge a Bluetooth speaker by the size of it" because they are powerful regardless of how small they are comparatively, thanks to the leap of technology. Therefore, if you are to buy a Bluetooth speaker, you can expect it to perform powerfully and not to produce distorted sound. Ensure it's branded and you are buying it from a reputed store.

Compatibility

If you thought that Bluetooth speakers can only be synced with smartphones, then you are wrong. They are versatile when it comes to compatibility. In other words, they can be connected with smartphones, laptops, tablets and even TVs (If the TV has Bluetooth or you have appropriate cable to connect the speaker to TV). Talking about pairing, it's easy and hassle-free. All you need to do is just turn on Bluetooth in the gadget you want to connect the speaker to and let it scan and find your speaker. Once the name of your speaker appears in the search list, just click on it and the speaker will be connected right away. In short, there is no heavy-lifting involved in the pairing process.

No Installation Required

When it comes to installing normal speakers, it can be a tad time consuming and also, you need to have a wee bit of technical knowledge. To begin with, you need to place the speakers in the right position. Following that, you have to plug the cables or wires in the appropriate sockets. Sometimes this can get baffling and you might be compelled to look into the user manual. Whereas, it's a different story when it comes to Bluetooth speakers. In fact, it not be installed like a cliche speaker. You can press the power button, and sync it with your gadget and start listening to music right away. However, Bluetooth speakers are required to be charged for a certain number of hours before you start using.

In A Nutshell

Bluetooth speakers may not be as powerful as a soundbar or speakers used for home theatres but still, it's too powerful for its size. They can be used for several hours in full swing with a single charge. Another major upside of them is that they don't cost you a fortune yet they can furnish you with an impressive audio experience. From all these advantages, we can comprehend that your investment in a Bluetooth speaker will be worthy! However, it won't match some of the attributes of normal speakers!

Do you want to buy a Bluetooth speaker? Check out some of the branded Bluetooth speakers on myG online store.

Long back, we used to have compact cameras which were quite similar to the cameras we now have in smartphones. Those cameras came with a few features and were easy to use. They were considered as powerful cameras because they could capture some excellent images then. With the advent of technologies, better cameras started getting rolled out and, brands started integrating extra features. Presently, as you might know, compact cameras are no more and instead, we have DSLR cameras - much more powerful cameras which are used extensively by many individuals especially professionals. Needless to say, these cameras come with a plethora of features and the majority of the people who use it for the first time can get quite bewildered. For people who yearn to be a professional photographer, it's vital to be acquainted with the options that come with these cameras. Even for those who don't want to be a professional but have bought a DSLR camera out of craze, it's important to learn its features to get the best out of it or else, the money invested will be meaningless. If you are one among them, this blog is for you. This is actually a guide which briefly explains the buttons and features enabling you to have a broader picture of the same and improve your DSLR photography considerably. Let's dive in!

Be Acquainted With The Modes

Primarily, you should be aware of the modes in a DSLR camera because that determines how your image should be. These modes can be seen on the dial that normally stands on the top left part of the camera. The abbreviations and tiny pictures represent different modes and they are used for different purposes. Therefore, in order to use them, it's imperative to have a clear understanding of the same. Below you can find a brief explanation of those modes.

Aperture Priority (Av)

Aperture is simply the opening of the lens which allows the light to pass through when the shutter opens. When the aperture is set high, more light will pass through. The Av mode is more like a half-automatic mode since you can set the aperture and the shutter speed will be taken care of by the camera. Talking about the aperture, its measurement is shown as 'f/a number'. For example, f/2.0 or f/4.0. The lower the number is, the larger the opening will be and vice versa. This means f/2.0 will have a larger aperture than f/4.0. As we know, light is important in photography and aperture is considered as a vital aspect. It also determines the depth of field. When the aperture is small (bigger aperture value), the depth of field will be large which means that both the subject and background will be clearly focused. Now coming to lower depth of field, the subject will be fully focused and the background will be blurred. So, if you want a portrait or a wildlife photo, the best bet is to set to a larger aperture (lower aperture number).

Shutter Priority (Tv or S)

As mentioned earlier, in Av mode, we set the aperture while the camera set the shutter speed. In shutter priority mode (Tv or S on the dial) it's straight contrary. You set the shutter speed while the camera takes care of the aperture. The shutter speed determines how long the shutter stays open when taking a snap. More light passes through when the shutter speed is slow. Short shutter speed is apt if you want to capture a moving object. For instance, say you want to take a snap of a flying bird. Then the best way is to set the shutter speed to a shorter time. On the other hand, long shutter speed is apt for long-exposure photography - a way by which the moving object is blurred. It will also require a tripod for such photography so that the camera will be steady until the shutter clicks.
In short, you can specify the speed of the shutter in this mode.

Program (P)

Program mode is almost a mixture of shutter priority mode and aperture priority mode. In this mode, you get the option to set either aperture or the shutter speed and the camera adjust the other one to tweak the exposure. That means, if you set the shutter speed, then the camera will adjust the aperture accordingly and vice versa. In short, you get two options here without having to rotate the dial.

Auto Mode

The automatic mode might be one of the most used modes in a DSLR camera because the camera itself set everything automatically. This includes automatically setting the shutter speed, aperture, ISO levels and, flash. Therefore, in this mode, all you need to do is just shoot the picture and the camera will take care of the remaining stuff. In short, the Auto mode is apt for the newbies or for those who are lazy to adjust every setting before the shot (Wink!).

Manual (M)

From the name itself you can guess what this mode can do. In Manual mode, you get the full authority of the camera which means, you can set the shutter speed, aperture and, ISO level by yourself. However, it needs a clear understanding of the settings to get the best out of the manual mode. So it's better to master the shutter priority mode and aperture priority before you start trying out the manual mode.

Other Modes

The aforementioned are the main modes in a DSLR Camera. However, you get many more modes on the dial. For example, portrait mode which is represented by a small human head sign. Then there is the macro mode (small flower sign) by which you can capture subjects more closely. Then there is landscape mode (mountain-like sign) to capture beautiful sceneries, sports mode (stickman-like sign) which is suitable to capture moving subjects and the night portrait mode ( a symbol of a tiny portrait with a star) suitable for portrait photography in low light.

Understand ISO

ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light. In other words, ISO helps to control the amount of light and achieve the right exposure. It's represented in number. For example, ISO 400. This should be set according to light availability. That is, for bright light photography, the best bet is to keep it low or else the image will become grainy. On the other hand, in dim light photography, you can set the ISO to a higher level so that the sensor doubles the available light and helps attain the right exposure. This way you can ensure the photos you take aren't noisy.

Understand The Exposure Triangle

The Exposure triangle is simply the network of the aperture, shutter speed and the ISO. According to this, if you tweak one among them, you must adjust the remaining two to get the right exposure level. In other words, they are all interlinked. This is a must to learn if you are serious about photography though it can be a bit hard to do it manually. So, the best way to maintain the triangle is to use both auto-ISO modes and semi-automatic modes like aperture priority or shutter priority.

Understand Exposure Compensation

When in semi-automatic modes, the default meter reading of the DSLR cameras sometimes lessens the dynamic range of the photos since they calculate only the average exposure level. That is, when you capture a photo in bright light, the original scene and the image may vary. This is when exposure compensation comes handy. Normally found as +/- button, this option allows you to tweak the default meter reading of the camera and helps the picture to display the actual brightness of the scene. This means, if an image of a bright scene is shown as dark, then you could enhance the exposure compensation and give the picture the original brightness level. Similarly, if a dark-lit photo is being displayed with unnatural brightness, then you could lower the exposure compensation to make the photo aptly bright.

Learn To Focus Correctly

It doesn't matter what modes you choose, if you don't focus the subject correctly, the photo you take will be in vain. As you might know, your camera will have a focus ring which can be rotated accordingly to focus correctly. If manual focusing seems hards for you, then you can turn on autofocus. Typically, there are two autofocus modes: AF-S and AF-C. The former is Autofocus-single, which is best to focus on stationary subjects like a building, a mountain, etc. The latter is Autofocus-continuous which is best for focusing moving objects. For example, an athlete who is running, a moving car, etc. Automatic focus works when you half-press the shutter button. Therefore, before clicking the picture, make sure you slightly press the shutter button initially and focus the subject correctly.

Winding Up

The above said are the main settings you should be aware of in order to get the best out of your camera. Even after reading all this, you will still be confused but don't worry. Just try and try until you are well-versed with them. It will be a tad difficult initially but once you master all these settings, then DSLR photography will become much easier for you. If you don't own a camera already, it's important that you buy the right one for the best photography. If you don't mind, have a look at the cameras we offer from top brands like Canon camera and Nikon camera. Order right away if you are pleased with the product and we will ensure that it reaches your hands within 24 hours.

Oppo has delivered excellent phones hitherto and recently they unveiled two new models of the F series - Oppo F17 Pro and Oppo F17. The former was launched last week and is getting good responses at the moment. Now, Oppo has announced that the latter will be up for grabs in the second half of September. They have also revealed the price and specifications of the phone. Let's have a glance at the features of F17.

Key Specifications

• 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display
• Octa-Core Snapdragon 662 SoC
• 4GB/ 6GB / 8GB RAM
• 128GB expandable storage
• 16MP/ 8MP/ 2MP/ 2MP Primary camera
• 16MP Selfie camera with f/2.0
• 4000mAh Battery with 30W VOOC flash charge

Oppo F17 – Design

• Dimension: 159.8 x 72.8 x 7.5 mm
• Weight: 163 g

As you know, the device is yet to be launched and only the photos are available at the moment. So, the explanation of the design of F17 can only be based on the photos and the specifications we have at present. F17 is a lightweight phone with 163g weight and it boasts a think-bezelled display with a waterdrop notch. The phone is flanked by a shiny frame which looks like aluminium. On the right side of the frame, you get the lock button and on the other side, there is a dual sim card tray. Moreover, they have placed the fingerprint scanner on the screen like the ones we see on the majority of today's smartphones. The rear part is quite similar to F17 pro though they have made teeny-weeny changes. On the top left corner, you get the quad-camera which has a delicately-looking glass-like covering. However, we think a back case can protect the lens since the bump is only small. Also, the camera panel is surrounded by a sleek silver frame which adds beauty. They have also placed flash to the right side of the panel. Unlike the square or circle type flash we normally see in the phones, F17's flash is a slim and a bit long one which stands vertically. In short, the design looks classy all in all and it'll surely be one of the reasons many will go for F17.

Oppo F17 – Display

• 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display
• Refresh rate: 60 Hz
• 1080 x 2400 pixels

The display specifications of F17 look great on paper. It boasts a 6.44-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with 408 PPI and 16m colours. Oppo claims that F17 has a 90.7% screen-to-body ratio. It also has a 60Hz refresh rate and 1080x2400 pixels resolutions. It's also said that the display comes with two important options: Sunlight screen which is apt to be turned on during daytime and Moonlight screen which is best while using the phone in a dark atmosphere. Normally the phones with similar display specification are capable of producing immersive pictures. So, we can hope F17 will deliver the same and amaze us.

Oppo F17 – Performance

• Octa-Core Snapdragon 662 SoC
• 4GB/ 6GB / 8GB RAM
• Adreno 610

The performance specifications of the F17 looks brilliant. It sports one of the latest chipsets which is Octa-Core Snapdragon 662 SoC and Adreno 610 GPU which can help run high-end games in good graphics. As in RAM, it's said that F17 will be available with 4GB/ 6GB and 8GB RAM. F17 runs on Android 10 which is combined with Oppo's Colour OS 7.2 that can make the interface quite attractive. By the looks of its specifications especially the chipset, we can expect good performance from F17. However, we can't provide a solid statement until the phone is launched in the market.

Oppo F17 – Camera

• 16MP/ 8MP/ 2MP/ 2MP Primary camera
• 16MP Selfie camera with f/2.0
• Exmor RS Sensor

Oppo is renowned for its camera. We have seen how good the camera was in the models like F15, the latest F17 Pro, Oppo Reno 3 Pro etc. Oppo has gone with a quad-camera setup, in F17, which is now widely seen in many phones. The phone has a 16 MP main lens with f/2.2 aperture, 8 MP wide lens with f/2.2 aperture which can cover up to 119˚ angle, 2MP macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and, 2 MP depth lens with f/2.4 aperture. At the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture inside the waterdrop notch. As per Oppo, the camera app boasts several features like HDR, Panorama, AI beautification, night mode and a wide variety of filters. Since Oppo has delivered some excellent cameras, let's expect the camera department of F17 will be commendable.

Oppo F17 – Battery

• 4000mAh
• 30W VOOC flash charge

The battery of F17 can be added to the list of best specifications surely. It packs a powerful 4000mAh Li-Po battery which supports 30W VOOC flash charge. As per the reports, it can furnish you with 4 hour talk time with 5 minutes of charging. It's also said that the battery can go up by 50% within 30 minutes and it can reach 100 per cent before 1 hour. For a phone at this price range, the battery looks excellent. Let's wait and see whether it performs as per the claims of Oppo.

Oppo F17 – Variants And Expected Price

F17 comes 3 elegant colours which are Classic Silver, Dynamic Orange and Navy Blue colours. All of the colours look brilliant in pictures. The Silver model has given some designs on the rear panel which looks fancy. As in storage, it will come 64GB and 128GB variants. The prices of the variants were unveiled during the launch. The 6GB RAM/ 128GB ROM variant is priced at Rs. 17,990, while the 8GB RAM/ 128GB ROM variant is priced at Rs. 19,990. The prices of other variants have not revealed yet.

Summary

On paper, the phone looks brilliant and in fact, it has one of the best specifications in this price category. F17 is likely to be available for sales from September 21st onwards. Let's wait and see how the phone really looks and performs. Once it's launched, ensure you have a look at it in our store. We offer phones at the best prices and most importantly, we'll deliver the products the same day.

We have seen many Samsung phones until this point of time and one thing common in almost every model is its elegance and quality. Samsung has maintained those in Galaxy Note 20 Ultra too. If you are looking for a complete phone with quality in every department and ready to splash money, then Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra would be the right fit for you. It will not surprise us if this phone put you in the state of awe. With a state-of-the-art 108MP camera, high-performing Exynos 990 chipset, Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, easy-to-use S-Pen and many other noteworthy features, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is one hell of a phone which compete against the likes of iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone XS Max and One Plus 8 Pro. In short, it's a luxury phone. But does it worth this much money? Let's see that!

Key Specifications

• 6.9 inch edge Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
• Samsung Exynos 990 chipset
• 108 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Rear Camera
• 10MP Selfie Camera
• 12GB RAM
• 256 ROM
• 4500 mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra - Design

• Dimension: 164.80 x 77.20 x 8.10
• Weight: 208g

The design of Galaxy Note 20 Ultra can easily evoke interest in the people. So, we won't blame you if you go for this phone just because of its elegant design. Like the typical Note series, Note 20 Ultra also is big in size but the curved sides make the phone comfortable to use. However, it'll be troublesome to use the phone by one hand. Adding to that, the phone is a bit heavy at 208g which is quite obvious for a phone of note series. The phone has sharp edges and curvy sides, as mentioned earlier, coupled with a glossy metal frame that surrounds the top and side part of the phone. At the top centre of the screen, there is a punch-hole selfie camera. Another vital feature is the protection at the front and back. Both the sides are shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus which is the toughest glass available at the moment. It provides better scratch resistance and protection from falls than the older Gorilla glasses. For a phone this much big, this protection is much needed and Samsung has brilliantly done the job of equipping it with Victus. Coming to the rear part, the panel is given matt finish enabling the side frame to glisten which altogether is giving the phone a classy look. Moreover, the back is not slippery which is good for a big phone like Note 20 Ultra. On the top left, the triple camera is placed on a rectangular module which is protruding intimidatingly. Also, Samsung has protected the camera lens with Gorilla Glass 6, unlike the rear part. The ring of the camera module is also given the same colour of the side frame and that too is highlighted, thanks to the matt finish at the back. Coming to the buttons and slot placements, you get the power and volume buttons on the left side of the phone and Samsung has placed the sim tray on the top of the phone. At the bottom, there is a charging slot, speaker grill and the pocket for the S-Pen. Note 20 Ultra also boasts IP68 rated water and, dust resistance.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra - Display

• 6.9 inch edge Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
• Resolution: 1440x3088 pixels
• 496ppi Pixel Density

Note 20 Ultra sports a massive 6.9 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display which offers QHD+ resolution of 1440x3088. It also supports HDR10+ and has a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. You can't set the screen to 120Hz, however, you can set it to 60Hz or 'Adaptive' option which makes the refresh rate dynamic. This means, the refresh rate goes up to a maximum 120Hz and comes down to even 30Hz and 10Hz with accordance to your usage. That is, if the screen is static the refresh rate will come down and when you scroll through the menu or use any other feature that requires faster screen transition then the rate goes up. This altogether helps in preserving the battery. Apart from that, the screen also delivers vibrant colours, sharpness and, good viewing angles.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra - Performance

• 2.4GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 990 Processor
• 12GB RAM

With Note 20 Ultra, you won't even face the slightest lag or stutter in your daily usage. It sports 2.4GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 990 processor which makes the phone fast and responsive even when the display is set to 60Hz. The S-Pen also works fastly and its handwriting recognition stands out. Talking about screen unlocking, the fingerprint sensor and face recognition works quickly. The powerful 12GB RAM also does a good job in enabling multitasking and loading the applications quickly. Gaming at excellent fps and graphics is also possible with Note 20 Ultra. Moreover, the phone doesn't have any notable heating issues. The speaker does a commendable job in delivering loud and crisp making the videos, games and, songs much more immersive. In short, the overall performance of Note 20 Ultra is top-notch.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra - Camera

• 108 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Rear Camera
• 10MP Selfie Camera

From the large bump of the camera module, we can guess that the camera holds something huge. And yes, it does. Note 20 Ultra boasts a gargantuan 108MP main camera which features PDAF and optical image stabilisation and has an f/1.8 aperture. This lens is accompanied by a 12MP wide-angle camera with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 12MP optical zoom camera with an aperture of f/3.0. There is also a laser autofocus sensor. The camera is quite capable of taking crisp and clear pictures in the daytime and it even manages to capture distant objects with excellent detailing. Note 20 Ultra is also quick to focus and delivers punchy colours.

Coming to close up photos, the camera delivers photos with great depth and colours. Same is the case with the wide-angle camera and it also covers considerable angles. The phone also features an impressive zooming option which Samsung terms as "Space Zoom" with which you can zoom up to 50x. Of course, the clarity drops at maximum zoom but it has decent detailing. The night photography isn't actually great but the night mode takes the quality to a great level by adding colour and sharpness to the images. Also, night mode is available in all three lenses.

Coming to the video quality, you can shoot up to 8K in Note 20 Ultra. The video is captured smoothly at 1080p but when it comes to 4K quality you may find a tad shimmering. However, you can tackle it with the Super Steady option that leverages the wide-angle camera to compensate the jitter. You also get the option to switch the cameras when shooting at 1080p and you could also zoom up to 20x. Adding to that, the camera comes with various features including Slow Motion and Super Slow-Mo. The main camera also manages to shoot videos with excellent quality at night. Coming to the selfie camera, it is as good as the rear camera with the ability to take excellent selfies with great detailing and colours during both day and night. Long story short, the camera stands out and worth the money.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra - Battery

• 4500mAh
• 25W Super Fast Charging

The battery might sound silly when you have a glance at the specifications and see '4500mAh'. However, the battery is incredibly powerful and is one of the best components of Note 20 Ultra. With one charge, you can easily get enough fuel to use the phone for one and a half day. Even with frequent S-Pen usage, camera usage and, not-so-hard gaming, you can get one day of charge. The phone comes with 25W Super fast charger which can boost the battery to 100% within 1 hour and a few minutes.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra -Variants

We already mentioned how good-looking is Note 20 ultra and the look doesn't vary according to its colour. The phone in three colours: Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze and, Mystic White. All of the colours look brilliant to the eyes. As in storage, Note 20 Ultra come in only 128GB variant as of now. Whether Samsung will roll out other variants is still unsure at the moment.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra - Price

Note 20 Ultra is priced as a luxury phone at Rs. 106,050.00. Of course, it's not buyable for everyone but for those who are on the lookout for a high-end premium phone and doesn't care about the money, then Note 20 Ultra is a perfect choice. One thing sure is that, whoever buys it won't be disappointed.

Summary

In a nutshell, Note 20 Ultra is an incredibly awesome phone that can do a lot of things. Its design is elegant, display in top-notch, performance is excellent, cameras are superb and the battery is powerful not to mention the protection of Gorilla Glass Victus. Yes, the price is a tad over the top but the phone surely worth that much money. If you want a highly-functional phone and is ready to spend this much money, then go ahead and buy it. Have a look at the product here and order now to receive it within 24 hours.

Technology has taken a big leap over the last few years and as a result, smartphones have become cutting-edge. The modern phones come with state-of-the-art cameras loaded with stupendous features. It might not match the quality of a DSLR camera but it's quite capable of capturing extraordinary images. However, taking a perfect snap isn't as easy as a pie. A rigorous understanding of the setting and correct utilization of the options are required for that. Precisely saying, having a superb camera would not suffice. You must know how to use the camera efficiently.

Are you dissatisfied with the quality of the images you take despite having a powerful camera? Then this blog might help you. Through this blog, we'll share some tips that can help you capture better photos using your smartphones. Let's dive into it.

Learn The Settings Of Your Camera App

Today, the cameras in smartphones come with tons of options that cater to different needs. Before you start playing with your camera, it's important to learn these settings in order to capture images in the best possible way. With numerous features, it may take some time to learn all that but it'll surely worth it especially if you are ardent about photography. Though the auto mode lends a hand in automatically tweaking the camera according to the situation, other modes can potentially help in enhancing the quality of the image if used correctly. Therefore, when you buy a new phone make sure you understand the camera setting thoroughly.

Ensure Your Lens Is Clean

Needless to say, the atmosphere is comprised of floating dust particles. Ergo, when we take our smartphone from our pocket, these dust settle on the lenses. Apart from that, smudges can take root on the lens when our fingers accidentally touch the lens while our usage. These all make the photos you take blurry or grainy. Therefore, cleaning the lens before you take the shot is highly important. Though this is an easy job, it can improve the sharpness and clarity of the images you capture. Ensure you use micro-fibre or lint-free cloth or else your camera lens will get scratches. It would be much better if you can make this a habit.

Get A Tripod

Our hand normally trembles when we hold the phone in a specific position for a long time without moving. Hence, capturing steady photos can be tricky. In today's smartphone cameras, there is Optical image stabilization (OIS) technology that helps to take non-shaky pictures. However, there is a limit for OIS to stabilize the photos especially when it comes to night photography or long-exposure photography which requires the shutter to function slowly and the phone to be still for some time. This is why it's important to get a tripod. With it, all you have to do is place your phone on it, instead of holding it in your hand, and wait for the phone to capture the image. You could also use the tripod to capture beautiful group photos. Just set the timer, press the trigger button and pose with your friends for the photo.

Accurately Focus

Focusing feature in modern phones has taken a gigantic leap. It helps the user to perfectly focus the subject and blur the background impeccably, thanks to AI. However, it's a bit tricky to correctly use the focus function even though it's supported by the AI. Primarily, you have to be patient. The more you rush, the more chance for your photo to get spoiled. Therefore, let the camera take the time it needs to focus and capture the image at the right moment. Alternatively, you could opt for autofocusing option but it's better to go for manual focus to get a satisfying dynamic range.

Use Flash Wisely

Sometimes, the best way to make your photo look good is to disable the flash. Especially in bright-light photography, the best bet is to turn off the flash or else the image might seem artificial. With the smartphones we have today, we can capture great pictures without flash even in dim-light conditions. So, before you start taking photos using flash, have some tries without it and check whether it pans out. Having said that, this is not a must. In fact, photos taken with flash look better in certain situations. The bottom line is, experiment the camera without flash initially.

Make Use Of HDR

Normally when we take a photo of landscapes, either the shadows will be emphasized or the bright areas will stand out in the picture. To be precise, you will not get the perfect dynamic range. This is when HDR comes in. Every smartphone we have today come with the HDR option. With this, you can take evenly-lit photos with great sharpness. That means you get what you are shooting in its real-life look with impressive black levels and saturation. In some phones, you get Smart HDR option which automatically turns on the HDR when you launch the camera application. Some phones' AI cameras are good enough that it doesn't require HDR to capture beautiful landscapes. Anyways, next time you are about to capture a scenic landscape, try turning on the HDR option.

Keep An Eye On The Sun

Pictures shot under bright sunlight can be often vivid and crisp. However, it depends on where you are pointing the camera. If you are pointing straightly to the sun, the image will be spoiled by the flare of the sun or it will result in low details. So, ensure the subject face the sun instead of keeping them under the sunlight. Having said that, photography in low sunlight can deliver some beautiful photos as well with some gorgeous colours and shadows. Therefore, don't avoid the sun completely and instead, use the sunlight accordingly.

Turn On The Grid

This is otherwise known as 'Rule Of Thirds' in photography. It's one of the basic rules in photography which says to divide the camera viewfinder into nine sections. This is exactly what the grid option does. When you turn this option two horizontal and vertical lines form nine squares on the viewfinder. According to this rule, the picture is correctly taken if the object you are focusing is placed on the intersection points of the grid. Another important benefit of using grid option is that the photos you take won't be slanted. If your phone has this option, try it the next time you capture an image. In case there is no option on your phone, approximately picture the grid on your screen. Though this is a basic rule that can improve the image, this ain't a must. Sometimes the angle you opt for might be the best one. So, don't use the grid at the expense of your photography skill.

Take Lots Of Photos Or Use Burst Mode

You might have watched at least one press conference in your life hitherto. Haven't you noticed the relentless shuttering sound of cameras? Or take a football match or cricket match for instance. Haven't you seen photographers keeping on clicking photos until the match concludes? That's what professionals do. They don't settle with just a few photos, instead, they click tons of images and choose the right ones. This is exactly what we are saying too as a tip. When you take more pictures, there is more chance of getting excellent pictures. When you think the photo you took is the best one, actually you might have missed the chance to capture an even better image. Now if you are trying to capture something which is in motion, make use of the Burst mode if your camera boasts it. This mode takes numerous photos in quick succession. In some phones, it even automatically deletes photos in the burst that lack quality.

Use A Photo Editor

Of course, smartphone cameras possess in-built editors. It can be used for itsy-bitsy edits but beyond that, it isn't capable. So, download a photo editor from the play store or App store (If you are an Apple iPhone user). Some editors like Snapseed and Picsart offer tons of options beyond just cropping and adding filters. Long story short, the photos you take can be beautified and be given an elegant look with a good editor. If you don't have it, download one if you are really into photography.

Be Well-Versed In Manual Mode

The majority of phones nowadays come with manual mode. For those who aren't a regular user of cameras, the manual mode might seem bewildering with all the signs, symbols and, numbers. In fact, it's not as complicated as it looks. When you are free from your works, spend some time to learn the manual mode. This way you can get used to it and once you thoroughly comprehend how it works, then you can take some killer photos with your camera. To make things clearer, we'll briefly explain some options present in the manual mode. The shutter speed simply determines how fastly it should work. For night photography, it's better to slow down the shutter speed. Then there is ISO option which simply refers to the measure of light sensitivity. Tt's recommended to keep it low in bright light conditions and high in dark conditions. You also get an option to set the aperture which is simply the size of the hole, in the shutter, through which the light enters onto the sensor. Another thing to keep in mind is that ISO, exposure and, aperture are the foundation of the exposure triangle. This means that, if you are adjusting one option, then you ought to tweak other options too. One more important point is that, when the shutter speed is low, there is a good chance for your photo to be blurred unless you are steady or use a tripod.

Winding Up

The aforementioned tips are tested and proven ones. We hope it will help you for your photography. Make sure you use the tricks in the right way. Next time you want to capture some best moments, keep all these in mind. Break a leg!