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A Step By Step Guide on Installing Windows 11 - 2026 Edition

2026-07-27T16:11:47.316-07:00

A Step By Step Guide on Installing Windows 11

Installing Windows 11 can feel confusing if you're not sure what you're doing. This guide walks you through it step by step, with some smart choices to make along the way and a few common misconceptions

Step 1: Download Windows 11 media creation tool from Microsoft official web page: https://www.microsoft.com/de-de/software-download/windows11

Common misconception: Windows is NOT a paid software. It does have a pricing model, but you can download and install it for free, and it keeps working without a paid license key (you just lose some personalisation options until you activate it).

Step 2: Run that downloaded file
Uncheck the 'recommended options' box if you want to choose the language and edition yourself, or if you want to create a USB drive rather than just download a file

Step 3: Select USB Flash Drive.

Step 4: Download the required Network Drivers for the Internet Connection

In many cases, these drivers will be included with Windows but if they aren't, our ethernet port and wifi will not work.

The setup is similar to most brands.

Go to the website of the motherboard brand of your PC/Laptop. Look up your motherboard or system model in the brand page.

Download the LAN and Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and save them into a separate folder on the same USB drive, then safely eject it.

Step 5: Getting ready for installation

1. Power on and repeatedly press the boot-menu hot key to start from the USB drive

💡Smart tip:

Hotkeys: DEL, TAB, F1, F2, F4, F12

If that doesn't work, restart and repeatedly press one of these keys to enter the BIOS (The BIOS is the basic settings menu built into your computer, separate from Windows. It's where you tell the PC to start from your USB drive instead of its normal drive):

F2, F10, F12, DEL and change the boot order to put the flashdrive first.

2. Then select the preferred options:

3. Then select, I don’t have a product key if you do not currently have a product key

4. Then select the image you want to install:
💡Smart tip: Image refers to the edition of Windows, you want to install

5. Accept the license agreement

6. Delete any partition that might be present on your boot drive.

💡Smart tip: A partition is a section your drive is divided into. Deleting the old ones wipes the drive clean so Windows installs fresh. Only do this if you've backed up anything you want to keep, it erases everything.

7. Now select the unallocated space and click next

💡Smart tip: Ninite

After setting up a new PC, it takes a lot of time to install basic software like a Video Player, Internet Browser, File packager & Document reader. These are the commonly used software by everyone and installing them one by one is a tiring process. Over the last few years, companies have identified a solution for this problem. The solution is a website in which the latest versions of the most commonly used software are available and you can click and select all the required software and download them as a bunch. This saves a bunch of time

Eg. of one such software:

🧱Ninite:

To quickly install all the required software in one click:

1. Google Chrome
2. Foxit Reader for pdf
3. VLC
4. CCCP
5. 7-Zip
6. WinRAR

One of the benefits of Ninite is, it always installs the latest versions of the selected software

Alternatives for Ninite:
Chocolatey, WinGet.

Step 6: OOBE

OOBE stands for Out Of Box Experience. This is just the series of setup screens you see the first time a new PC starts, where you pick your language, region, and account.

💡Smart tip:
Always opt out of all those telemetric data for data-privacy

Step 7: At the welcome back screen, click on more options and select, setup as new PC

💡Smart tip: Skip for customizing your experience. These are just Microsoft's way to make you use their software

💡Smart tip: When someone else is setting up your PC, do not hesitate to tell them to not accept giving permissions to allow Microsoft to access our browsing data.

💡Smart tip: This is again a promotion from Microsoft. There are multiple free office options if you do not prefer Microsoft Office. Also it is easy to start a subscription if you want to.

Step 8: Run the drivers we put in our USB.

💡Smart tip: Sometimes you may run into permission errors if there are other users in this PC. So always run them as administrator

Step 9: Run the Ninite exe

Step 10: For CPU and chipset driver,

Go to AMD’s official website and select Device type and model, download, unzip and run.

💡Smart tip:

Because this file isn't signed by a recognised publisher, Windows shows a warning. That's normal for driver files straight from the manufacturer.

Since AMD is a trusted source, click on More Info and select run anyway.

💡Smart tip: DO NOT choose this option for files downloaded from malicious websites

Step 11: Driver updates for GPU:

To check whether all the GPU Drivers have been installed properly:

Open Device Manager to check whether any yellow exclamation points are present. The yellow exclamation mark means that they need to be updated.

💡Smart tip:
DO NOT download drivers from sketchy websites. Most manufacturers these days offer dedicated apps for downloading official drivers. You can find them mostly in the Microsoft store

Many companies offer dedicated apps for driver downloads

And that's it!
Now Windows is fully functioning and is ready for use. Good Luck!

Additional tips:

Tip 1: Managing Startup apps is a great way to save time and battery.

Settings -> Apps - > Startup apps

Now toggle off unwanted apps

Tip 2: Antivirus

Windows Defender is a solid option these days. For normal everyday use it's more than enough, and extra antivirus software often just slows the system down

Tip 3: Installing windows without internet connection:

During the installation, you will be asked to connect to the internet. But if you are in a situation where you do not have an internet connection, these options will come handy.

When we are prompted to connect to Wi-Fi, Hit Shift + F10 and type oobe\bypassnro and press enter. This command tells Windows to skip the 'you must connect to the internet' screen, so you can finish setup without Wi-Fi.

Tip 4: Installing Windows without creating a Microsoft account:

When we are prompted to connect to Wi-Fi, Hit Shift + F10 and type: ms-cxh:localonly. This lets you set up Windows with a simple local account on the PC itself, instead of signing in with a Microsoft account online.

Tip 5: Privacy settings

Turn off all options that are not mandatory.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA IN JUST 5 STEPS | THE TECHNOBYTE |

2021-06-19T04:53:00.000-07:00

HOW TO DOWNLOAD BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA IN JUST 5 STEPS | THE TECHNOBYTE |

When PUBG Mobile was banned in India, many users migrated to alternative options like COD mobile and free fire. While those are incredible games, people still miss the gameplay of PUBG. BattleGrounds Mobile India, a version of PUBG specifically for India is finally launched.

As of now, it is available in the Play Store only for pre-registered users. You also get some exclusive outfits and skins as perks for pre-registering the game. The game was said to be launched on June 18. But as a surprise, Krafton started rolling it out from June 17 onwards.

As of now, the beta testing program is full and even many of the pre-registered users haven't yet got the game. So plenty of websites started posting malicious links and claim that those are the files for the game.

These files may contain security threats. App stores like Tap Tap also now have the game but nowadays there are so many fake apps on the internet that are so-called Tap Tap. Users find it difficult to download the game and install a legit version of the game. By following five easy steps, you can install BattleGrounds Mobile India on your mobile.

Step 1: Download the required files

Click here and you will be redirected to a drive. Download the zip file from the drive.

Step 2: Extracting the resources

After downloading the zip file, you need to extract the resources from the file. You can use your phone's native extractor or third-party apps like Z Archiver. Once you have successfully extracted the files, a folder named “Battlegrounds mobile India” will be automatically created on your device.

The folder will contain the APK file and a folder named “com.pubg.imobile”, which contains the data file.

Step 3: Installing the APK

Install the APK file but do not open it.

Step 4: Placing the resources in its correct path

Copy the folder “com.pubg.imobile” to your phone’s Internal storage > Android > Obb and paste it there.

Step 5: App Permissions

Open BattleGrounds Mobile in the settings and allow storage and mic access and it’s done.

Now you can open the game and it will run smoothly. If you encountered any other errors like “resources not found” while opening the app, check whether you have placed the Obb file in its correct path. If you still get errors, uninstall APK and repeat steps 3,4 & 5. Click here to check out our previous blog for a detailed explanation on how to install these large files.

Gameplay:

In the loading screen, it shows Krafton instead of Tencent. Then you will be asked to download the resource packs required for the game. There are two options,

Normal resource pack : 380 MB
HD resource pack. : 680 MB

I would suggest downloading the HD resource pack for a much better visual experience. If you have already played PUBG, and have a Google play games or a Facebook account already linked to PUBG, you can use the same account and all your old outfits, skins, and emotes will be back.

The gameplay is as same as PUBG Mobile except for a few minor changes. Whenever you kill an opponent, It displays as finished instead of showing killed and the blood is now green in colour.

You also get a pop-up message stating that BGMI is a virtual world and do not try these stunts at home kind of message. All other things are as same as PUBG Mobile. Now, you can only play on the India server.

Conclusion:

BattleGrounds Mobile India is a great game and while playing with a group of friends can be fun. But it is important to remember that, it is a game and we shouldn't get too addicted to it. Playing it for a prolonged period affects both our physical and mental health.

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Technical difficulties in implementing 5G in India

2021-05-18T03:02:00.001-07:00

Technical difficulties in implementing 5G in India

Introduction:

Nowadays we see a lot of 5G phones in the market. Of course, the world is moving towards 5G. In this blog, I'll be covering all the technical difficulties in implementing 5G in India. Do subscribe if you are new here and share it with your friends.

According to reports,

2G was deployed globally in 1991 but was deployed in India in 1995.
3G was deployed globally in 1998 but in India, ten years later.
4G services were deployed in India seven years after their global launching in 2008.

India would only witness 5G deployment at the end of 2022 or early 2023, which will also be partial. What are the different technical difficulties in implementing 5G in India?

Types of 5G network technologies:

Millimeter-wave
Sub 6 GHz.

Millimeter-wave:

Smartphones transmit voice and data over the air using electromagnetic radio frequencies. These frequencies are organized into different frequency bands. Some of these frequency bands have more capacity than others and can deliver information faster in mm-wave.

Millimeter-wave 5G networks are ultra-fast, but they're also ultra-short range. To use mm-wave technology, you need to be within a block of a 5G tower, which isn't feasible in suburban and rural areas.

Millimeter-wave spectrum is also blocked by doors, windows, trees, and walls, further limiting its available range and because it requires so many towers for coverage, it is also expensive for carriers to deploy. MM-wave refers to higher frequency bands ranging from 24GHz to 40GHz

Sub 6 GHz:

In sub 6 GHz the range is large and the cost of implementation is also lower than mm-wave, but the speeds are not comparable. Sub-6 GHz refers to mid and low-frequency bands under 6GHz. Low-frequency bands are under 1GHz, while mid-bands range from 3.4GHz to 6GHz.

Data speeds on various bands:

Low-band spectrum – Peak speeds up to 100Mbps

Mid-band spectrum – Peak speeds up to 1Gbps

High-band spectrum – Peak speeds up to 10Gbps

Why 5G?

When 4G was deployed, initially the speeds were excellent. But as the user base started to grow, the speeds got reduced as the users got increased.

This is called as bandwidth saturation.

As of January 2021, there were 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide - 59.5 percent of the global population. Of this total, 92.6 percent (4.32 billion) accessed the internet via mobile devices. The search engine major Google has already confirmed that the smartphone user base has surpassed the desktop userbase. The main aim of 5G is to fix the bandwidth saturation. In simpler terms, 4G is like a normal highway whereas 5G is like Germany’s Autobahn.

Problems involved in the implementation of 5G:

Lack of regulatory bodies:

There have been huge improvements in providing mobile networks over the last decade. The telecom sector in India missed good chances in formulating a uniform broadband strategy for India. 5G needs a proper strategy for its implementation and with a lack of regulatory bodies, it seems impossible for India to achieve it in near future.

5G implementation in India will not be in reality until a proper regulatory body will develop the roadmap for 5G in India. Telecom operators Jio and Airtel claim that they are ready for 5G deployment.

But the spectrum auctions in India has been postponed until 2022.

Solution:

India’s telecom sector is greatly affected by procedural delays and their multiple issues. So they need to formulate a uniform broadband strategy for India. Procedural delays must be cut down to implement 5G as soon as possible. This uniform broadband strategy will also help in implementing the future networks

Lack of fibre infrastructure:

Optical Fibre plays a key role in the implementation of a new generation network. For the implementation of 5G in India, Fibre plays an imminent role. It plays a key role in delivering increased data capacity and improve voice calling quality.

Due to lack of fibre infrastructure, India faces poor quality of service and call drop issues which indicate towards country’s low investment in fibre infrastructure.

Only 20% of towers in India are backhauled with fibre technology compared with 80% in countries like the US, China, and Korea.

Solution:

According to a recent report, India only deploys an average of 15 million kilometres of Fibre every year compared to the current demand of at least 50 million Kilometers. Optical fibre is expensive when compared to conventional methods. But it plays a vital role in the implementation of 5G in India.

Last-mile connectivity:

Since India lacks Fibre infrastructure, it has affected the Last-mile connectivity as well. Last-mile connectivity means getting good signal strength even in rural areas and villages.

Although, projects like the “National Optical Fiber Network” (NOFN) was initialised to improve the last mile connectivity in all the 2,50,000 Gram panchayats and made their mark to improve connectivity in rural and suburban parts of India. The implementation of 5G in rural areas is still going to require at least another 10 years.

Solution:

The regulatory bodies should deploy more sustainable projects like NOFN that will adhere to last-mile connectivity and improve the connectivity in rural areas

Network security and privacy:

Even in the early 80’s era, 1G networks saw wireless channels for illegal cloning and masquerading. As networks evolve further, there are imminent attacks often on user data. Location data can also be leaked by access point selection algorithms in 5G mobile networks.

On the other hand, data collection is another major concern for 5G users, practically all mobile applications demand user’s personal information during or before installation. Application developers rarely denote how and where they store that data and what they will use it for.

Ever since cloud-based data storage has no physical boundaries, it is prevalent that the 5G operator cannot safeguard user data in the cloud environment.

Solution:

More protection layers should be created by the telecom operators to protect the user’s data.

Users data must be stored in encrypted form. New security layers are added every day by operators to improve security.

Difficulties in implementing 5G on the consumer front

Cost of smartphone:

5G speeds can be feasible to the user only when he has a handset that supports 5G. The starting price of 5G handsets today is 25K. There are 5G phones below that price, but they do not support multi-mode 5G (mmWave and sub 6 GHz). It will take at least another 2 years to get 5G phones in the budget segment.

Cost of data:

Whenever a new piece of technology comes in, it is expensive. Similar to that, since 5G uses higher bands, the tariff plans won’t be cheap. It will remain expensive. But as the user base of 5G starts to grow gradually the tariff prices will be reduced.

Advantages of 5G:

The core idea behind 5G is to minimise latency.
Cloud gaming platforms like Google stadia will greatly benefit from the minimal latency. Because in cloud gaming the input to output latency is high.
IoT - Internet of things. Data transfer between IoT devices in our home, office or in our works space will become a lot faster.
Public safety and infrastructure.
Autonomous vehicles
Manufacturing

Conclusion:

In this blog, I have tried to explain the problems for the deployment of 5G in India, its solutions, applications, and its future scope. 5G will transform the current network architecture of India into a new level and it will help in raising the economic level of India as well as it will help India to improve its ranking in Internet speed.

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Samsung Galaxy A51 Review: One Year Later | The Technobyte |

2021-03-22T03:46:00.004-07:00

Samsung Galaxy A51 Review: One Year Later | The Technobyte |

When the Samsung Galaxy A51 was released back in 2020, it was an awesome deal for the offline segment from Samsung. Usually, a phone with specs like this would be priced around 28 K to 30 K. But Samsung priced this phone below 25 K. I have been using the Samsung Galaxy A51 as my daily driver for more than a year now. I'll go over all the key aspects of the Galaxy A51 in this blog. If you are new here, do subscribe to our blog to receive more awesome content and share this with your friends.

1. Display:

Samsung is known for their best in class Amoled displays. The Galaxy A51 has a 6.5-inch infinity-o panel. This is a super Amoled panel and the colors are vivid and excellent. The viewing angles are also good.

This was the first time where Samsung introduced their infinity o panels in the midrange segment. But the refresh rate of the display is only 60 Hz. The hole punch mostly remains unnoticeable and the bezels are minimal. This display provides an immersive experience while watching movies and playing games.

There are no problems in viewing this display even under broad daylight. The display has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection.

In terms of display, the Galaxy A51 gets an 8.5/10.

2. Battery :

Samsung Galaxy A51 has a 4000 mah battery. The battery life of A51 can be termed as above average. The phone's battery will last a day under light to medium usage. But if you are a heavy user and play graphic-intensive games like PUBG, Call of duty, for a long time, the battery will drain quickly.

In terms of charging, it has a 15W fast charger included in the box. It takes approximately 1.5 hrs to charge from 0 to 100. The battery optimization of Galaxy A51 could have been better but it is still not a deal-breaker.

So in terms of battery, the Galaxy A51 scores an 8 / 10

3. Processor :

This is where things take a turn. The Samsung Galaxy A51 hosts the Exynos 9611. This is an octa-core processor and it is built on 10nm architecture. This chip can handle day-to-day tasks seamlessly and efficiently. Whether you are jumping between apps or doing some casual gaming, the 9611 can handle it easily.

But when it comes to heavy usages, like video rendering and playing graphic-intensive games, it has some minor stutters. But the Galaxy A51 does not heat up alarmingly even while doing heavy tasks. The overall experience with Exynos 9611 is pleasing.

In terms of processor, the Galaxy A51 scores a 7.5 / 10

4. Camera :

One of the major highlights of the Galaxy A51 is its cameras. It has a quad-camera setup at the back. The main camera is a 48 MP Sony IMX582 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. Under good lighting conditions, the A51 captures excellent images with a good dynamic range. The colors were natural and vivid. The image processing of A51 is very impressive. One UI's camera app is much refined and user-friendly when compared to the old Samsung experience UI’s camera app.

Shot on 48-megapixel primary camera:

In low light, the shots weren't excellent but usable.

The second sensor is a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture and has a 123-degree field of view. The ultrawide shots were stunning. There was no major color shift between the ultra-wide and normal camera.

Shot on 12-megapixel wide angle camera:

The last two are a 5 MP macro and 5 MP depth sensor. In terms of macro, A51 can shoot some decent macro shots under good lighting conditions.

Shot on 5-megapixel macro camera:

In terms of video, it can support up to 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps. It also has a super stabilization mode, which provides gimbal-like stability. Samsung has its own night mode and it gets the job done. Another highlight of Galaxy A51 is, it has a full-fledged pro mode rather than a toned-down version of pro mode in some of its mid-rangers.

On the front, it has a 32 MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies. The front also has support for 4K@30fps. The selfies came out crisp and the detail levels were great. The portrait shots were very impressive.

Shot on 32-megapixel front camera:

In outdoor lighting, A51's cameras take some great pictures and videos. But in low light, it only takes somewhat decent images. It also has support for slow motion, super slow motion, hyper-lapse and also has Samsung’s latest Single take. Single take means all the cameras take various pictures and videos at the same time with a single click.

Overall, the Galaxy A51 offers an impressive camera experience and scores an 8.5/10

5.Build and design:

Galaxy A51 has a polycarbonate back and aluminum sides. A glass back would have been better. Even though it is plastic, it does not feel cheap. It is rigid and sturdy. It has a gradient back and it looks stunning. The advantage of having a plastic back is that the phone does not feel heavy.

Even though it has a 4000 mah battery, it still weighs under 200 grams. The buttons are clicky and are placed ergonomically. The power and volume buttons are on the right. The sim tray is on the left. Galaxy A51 has a dedicated micro SD card slot. It supports two sim cards and has support for external memory up to 512 GB. On the top, it has a secondary noise cancellation mic. On the bottom, there is a type C port, the primary mic, headphone jack, and speakers.

In terms of build and design, the Galaxy A51 scores a 7.5 / 10

6.RAM & Storage:

In India, the base variant of the Samsung Galaxy A51 starts at 6GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage and goes up to 8GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage. In some markets, they even offer a 4GB RAM 64GB ROM variant but the 6GB RAM variant is more preferable. The storage type is UFS 2.0 which is much better when compared to some of its midrangers with EMMC 5.1 slow storage.

7.Software:

Galaxy A51 runs on Samsung's latest One UI 3 on top of Android 11. One UI is user-friendly and is feature-rich. It is one the best UI on Android. A few months back, Samsung announced the list of their Galaxy devices that would receive 3 years of software updates which includes the Galaxy A51.

In android, 3 years of software updates are very uncommon. From being a brand that delayed updates even on their flagship devices, Samsung has stepped up their game in terms of software updates. Samsung has provided timely updates during my usage of the Galaxy A51.

In terms of software, the Galaxy A51 scores a 9 / 10.

8.Security:

Samsung Galaxy A51 has an In-display fingerprint scanner that works perfectly most of the time. A51 also has face unlock. In both ways, the phone unlocks quickly.

Additional benefits:

Galaxy A51 has a full-fledged Samsung pay service. We can use our phones to make contactless mobile payments. It replicates a card swipe.

It also has Dolby Atmos support.

Pros:

Good display.
Overall camera experience was great.
In-display fingerprint scanner.
Timely software updates.
Lightweight.
Good battery life.
Clean UI and no ads.

Cons:

Plastic build.
The processor could have been better.
No high refresh rate display.

Conclusion:

The overall experience of using the Samsung A51 was pleasant. Even though it does not offer the best value for money, It is still a great overall device. The display and the cameras are much better than what Samsung previously used to offer in the midrange segment. The up-to-date software and a decent battery make the Galaxy A51 a good overall package especially from a tier-one brand and Samsung also has good after-sales service all over the country.

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SAMSUNG'S BUDGET FLAGSHIP | GALAXY F62 | THE TECHNOBYTE |

2021-02-22T23:30:00.000-08:00

SAMSUNG'S BUDGET FLAGSHIP | GALAXY F62 | THE TECHNOBYTE |

Samsung recently unveiled their Galaxy F62. It is their second phone in the F-series. The F-series is aimed at the Millenials just like the M series. Samsung has brought the F series in collaboration with Flipkart.

The F stands for Full-on. F series is aimed at offering high performance at a relatively lower price. The first phone of this series was the f41 and it was aimed at the mid-range segment. The F62 is for the upper mid-range segment and it competes with higher mid-rangers like the Oneplus Nord and Realme X7 pro.

Samsung generally offers relatively lower specifications when compared to its Chinese competitors. But things have changed with F62. We’ll dive deep into the F62 in this blog. Do subscribe if you are new here and share it with your friends.

Performance:

One of the main downsides of Samsung mid-rangers is their processor. The Chinese competitors offer much better performance than Samsung. But in the case of F62, things have changed. F62 hosts Exynos 9625. This is a two-year-old Flagship processor and can be seen in devices like the Galaxy Note 10 series.

It is much better than Exynos 9611, which is commonly seen in Samsung mid-rangers. Exynos 9625 is built on seven-nanometer architecture and is still a flagship processor.

To give a better perspective, Exynos 9625 can be compared with Snapdragon 765G and 9625 is better than 765G in both CPU and GPU. It can handle day-to-day tasks seamlessly. It scored an Antutu benchmark score of 452000+.

Battery:

The battery capacity is the main USP(Unique Selling Point) of this smartphone. One of the disadvantages of Galaxy Note 10 was its battery life. But F62 has a massive 7000 mah battery. The battery life should be pretty good in F62. Also, there's a wired power share option. You can connect a type-C to type-C cable from your phone and can charge another phone.

In terms of charging, it has a 25W fast charger included in the box. It takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to charge from 0 to 100.

Display:

Samsung is always known for their best in class displays. F62 has a 6.7 inches FHD+ Amoled panel. The colors are punchy and vivid. The refresh rate is only 60Hz, while its competitors like the OP Nord and Realme X7 pro offer 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rate displays.

Camera:

The camera set up in F62 is as same as the setup in Galaxy F41. It has a quad-camera set up in the back. The primary camera is a 64-megapixel camera with f/1.8 aperture. Even though F41 and F62 have the same camera setup, F62 is expected to produce better pictures than F41 since it has a more powerful processor.

The second sensor is a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with a 123-degree field of view. The last two are a five-megapixel depth and a five-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, It has a 32-megapixel camera for selfies and face unlock. It also has support for 4K@30fps in both front and back and it also has support for single take.

Biometrics:

Eventhough F62 has an Amoled display, it does not have an in-display fingerprint scanner. The finger print scanner is given on the right, which also acts a power button. F62 also has face unlock feature and quickly unlocks in both ways.

Advantages:

Large battery life.
Flagship processor.
3.5 mm headphone jack.
Exceptional pricing.

Disadvantages:

No 120 Hz display.
No In-display fingerprint scanner.
Plastic body.

Conclusion:

Overall F62 is a really good phone, especially from a tier-one brand. Samsung’s One UI is very reliable and smooth these days. F62 starts at 23999 for the 6GB RAM variant and 25999 for the 8GB RAM variant.

In my opinion, the 6GB RAM variant is the best choice. In android, 6GB RAM is more than enough. There won’t be any major differences between 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM, considering the storage is 128GB for both the RAM variants. If you are looking to buy a smartphone in the 20 to 30K price segment, then F62 is a choice you should definitely check out.

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FAUG FIRST IMPRESSIONS | GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE INCLUDED | IS IT WORTHY? | THE TECHNOBYTE |

2021-01-29T06:26:00.007-08:00

FAUG FIRST IMPRESSIONS | GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE INCLUDED | IS IT WORTHY? | THE TECHNOBYTE |

When PUBG was banned in 2020, many people started migrating to similar games like COD Mobile and Free fire. That's when the Indian government announced that their own Battle Royale game FAUG will be released soon. Many were eagerly waiting for the Indian game to be released.

The trailer of the game was released in 2021 and the government said, the game will be released on January 26th. As they said, the game was released on Republic Day. In this blog, I'll be covering every aspect of the game and also some gameplay footage. Do subscribe if you are new here and share it with your friends.

Story:

FAUG stands for Fearless and United Guards. FAUG’s story is based on real-life incidents that happened in Galwan Valley. The story starts with Lieutenant Singh and his teammates securing the border on June 15, 2020. Suddenly they realize that they were not alone that day. The enemy soldiers killed his teammates.

Lieutenant Singh wakes up and sees two of his teammates dead beside him. He is determined to save the rest of his teammates and do his duty to his nation.

Graphics:

Battle Royale games like Call of duty Mobile and PUBG are known for their intense and realistic graphics. When FAUG was announced, many people were eager to see the graphics developed in India. The graphics were not impressive in the trailer. But in the main game, the graphics were surprisingly good.

The main high light was the audio quality. The sounds were impressive. The sound for every hit was massive. The graphic quality can be adjusted in the settings.

Controls and Settings:

The game is still in the developing phase. The controls are just like COD Mobile and PUBG. The left is for movement at the right side is for attack options. In the settings menu, there are a handful of settings. The Graphics can be adjusted from very low to intensive and other settings such as adjusting sensitivity are present.Store & Weapons:

Like every other game, FAUG too has an in-app store from where you can make in-app purchases. You can buy tokens, to purchase weapons, characters, and skins for weapons. Until now, there are no guns in the game.

This is because of the India-China agreement regarding no guns in Galwan valley. But FAUG is expected to have guns in the future since it is a military-based game. But these guns will not be in the Galwan Valley and will be in some other part of the map.

Only handheld combat weapons are available for now. Weapons can be picked up from enemies after defeating them. You can buy various skins for weapons using tokens from the store. FAUG states that 20 percent of the funds will be contributed to the Bharat Ke Veer association.

Modes: There are three modes in the game:

Campaign.
Team deathmatch.
Free for all.

Only campaign mode is available right now. The other two modes are expected to be opened soon. The campaign mode is based on the story and it is situated in Galwan valley. Team Deathmatch will be between 2 teams. Free for all is a battle royale mode like Call Of Duty Mobile and PUBG.

Minimum specification:

Android version 8.0 and higher.
2 GB RAM or higher.
500MB free space.

Pros:

The whole game is less than 500 MB while its rival games take more than 2 GB.

Immersive sound experience.
Decent graphics.

Cons:

Lack of guns.
Only a hand full of customizations are available.
TDM and Battle royale modes are still locked.

Conclusion:
Should you download this game? For a newly released game, FAUG has stood above the expectations of everybody and is very impressive. But its rival games like COD Mobile and Free fire has evolved a lot. There is still a lot more to catch up for FAUG. It is an Indian made game and it needs people’s support. The overall gameplay is enjoyable and you won’t regret downloading it. Do subscribe to enjoy more awesome content. Follow us on Instagram to receive daily updates. Catch you up in the next blog. Bye.

ONEPLUS BUDS Z REVIEW | BEST TRULY WIRELESS EARPHONES UNDER 3000 | THE TECHNOBYTE |

2020-12-24T03:16:00.001-08:00

ONEPLUS BUDS Z REVIEW | BEST TRULY WIRELESS EARPHONES UNDER 3000 | THE TECHNOBYTE |

A couple of months back, Oneplus launched their OnePlus Buds Z, a lite version of their regular Buds. Click here to read my first impressions about the Oneplus Buds Z. OnePlus priced them very competitively. Almost all the major brands have removed the 3.5 mm headphone jack in their flagship smartphones. So we are forced to use bluetooth earphones.

Every major brand has their own version of truly wireless earphones. OnePlus entered this segment with their Oneplus Buds. The Oneplus Buds had both upsides and downsides. Two months later, the company came up with its second pair of truly wireless earphones.

They packed all the major features of the Buds in Buds Z and priced them very competitively. The price of the Buds Z is 3000 INR. This is the most competing price segment for truly wireless earphones. There are truly wireless earphones even in the below 1000 rupees segment. But their quality isn't good.

At the 3000 rupees price segment, I wanted to personally test a pair of truly wireless earphones. So I started searching and found Buds Z very compelling. I have used it for 2 weeks.

In this review, I'll go through every aspect of the Buds Z. If you are new here, do subscribe to our blog to read more awesome content. Follow us on Instagram to get our daily updates.

1.Build:

The charging case is similar to the Galaxy Buds plus. In the front, it has a LED indicator. The case is made of plastic but feels sturdy. On the back, it has a type-c charging port and a pairing button.

On the inside, Buds are placed horizontally unlike most other TWS earphones. The Buds are also made up of plastic and have silicon tips at the end. I prefer silicon tips to regular ends as it offers more comfort when used for a long time.

Do comment on which type you prefer & why you prefer it. The advantage of plastic is that it is weightless. At 4.35 grams the Buds feel as light as a feather and they fit perfectly in the ear. There are also multiple ear tips present in the box in various sizes.

2.Audio quality:

In terms of audio quality, Oneplus Buds Z sports 10 mm drivers. The main highlight is, Buds Z has bass boost technology. Many people felt that the bass was missing in the previously released bullets wireless Z. Oneplus Buds Z supports AAC codec. If you don't have any idea about codecs, SBC codec offers basic audio quality whereas AAC offers high-quality audio.

In my experience, Oneplus Buds Z sounded really well. The music did not muffle even in max volume. The bass was punchy but not overpowering. The voice notes were very clear. I used these earphones to listen to podcasts for hours. The voices were clear and did not muffle.

Since there are silicon ear tips, they offer passive noise cancellation, which is an added advantage. Overall the sound experience was enjoyable

3.Battery:

This is the main reason why people frown from buying TWS earphones. The battery life of truly wireless earphones is low when compared to the neckband type of earphones. Oneplus promises up to five hours of playback time on a single charge and up to 20 hours when combined with the case on the Oneplus Buds Z. The case packs a 450 mah battery and each earbud has a 40 mah battery.

In my usage, I got around 4 hours on a single usage and around 17 hours when combined with the case. These are really good numbers for TWS earphones. Buds Z also supports fast charging but does not support wireless charging. A 10-minute charge could get you three hours of playback time. Oneplus also included a red type-C cable in the box for charging. The other box contents are:

A Red cable club card.
Various sized ear tips.
User manual.
Warranty information.

4. Is Oneplus Buds Z suitable for workout?

Of course, I use these when I jog in the morning and they stay secured in the ear. It also has an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance, which should ensure no damage even when you sweat or get wet in the rain.

5.Call quality:

During this pandemic we attend a lot of calls, online classes, etc.., The call quality was good. The voices were clearly heard on both ends. It also has dual microphones and environmental noise cancellation.

6.Controls:

Buds Z offers touch controls. There is a disc-shaped touch area at the back of each earbud. I personally liked the disc shape as it is easy to identify. For now, only double-tap is present in both the earbuds while other manufacturers offer up to three taps. The Buds also have an in-ear detection sensor. So when you take out one of the Buds from your ear, the music stops and resumes when you put it back on. I found this feature very handy.

7.Connectivity:

The Buds pair seamlessly via bluetooth. Oneplus users can customize the touch controls from the bluetooth settings. For non-Oneplus users, Oneplus has created an app called hey melody. Users can use this app to customize touch controls and also receive firmware updates.

The connection is stable and latency is very low which means you can play FPS games like PUBG and Call Of Duty without any delay in the audio. I play Shadow fight arena with these earphones and the sound experience was immersive. Do ping me in our Instagram handle, if you wanna play a shadow fight match with me.

8.Advantages:

The build quality is solid.
Immersive sound experience.
Good battery life.

9.Disadvantages:

Touch controls could have been better.
Dolby Atmos support is only for Oneplus users.

10.Conclusion:

Oneplus Buds Z offers a good all-around experience for 3,000. They are quite improved from their first-generation Buds and Oneplus offers good aftersales service. For three thousand rupees, these are definitely worth it.

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5 reasons to buy the Oneplus buds Z | The Technobyte |

2020-10-29T03:10:00.003-07:00

5 reasons to buy the Oneplus buds Z | The Technobyte |

During the last couple of years, earphones have changed a lot. Truly Wireless earphones have become a trend and many brands started making their own truly wireless earphones. A new trend is that they launch it alongside a smartphone and markets it such that the experience would be a lot better when combined with the smartphone. Oneplus is no exception to this trend. A couple of months back Oneplus launched their first truly wireless earphones Oneplus buds along with the Nord. The buds were priced competitively and were of good quality as well.

But recently before the 8T launch, they tweeted about upcoming truly wireless earphones. Leaks suggested that it will be a lite edition of the buds. As expected, Oneplus launched the Oneplus buds Z along with the 8T. The buds Z have been priced aggressively. In this blog, we’ll see my initial impressions and whether it is worth the buck.

5 reasons to buy the Oneplus buds Z:

1.Build and comfort:

Most of the TWS(truly wireless) earphones somehow look exactly like the Airpods. I think brands coincidentally come up with a design just like the AirPods. Well, jokes apart, the design has been refreshed from their original buds and the buds Z feature silicon tip in-ear design. Personally, I always prefer the silicon in-ear tip design rather than half in-ear design as it is more comfortable.

It has a stem design with dual microphones for better call quality. The touch area is at the back and the overall design of the buds Z is not complainable. The case resembles the Galaxy buds plus case and it easily fits in our pocket. In terms of design & comfort, I think Oneplus has done a pretty good job.

2.Battery:

The main reason why people always refrain from buying TWS earphones is because of its battery life. There's a common misconception among people that TWS earphones would run out of juice quickly. The Buds Z has five hours of stand-alone playback and 20 hours of battery when combined with the case. The case has a 450 mah battery.

The original buds had 30 hours when combined with the case. Battery life is expected to be pretty solid on the OnePlus buds Z. It also supports fast charging and provides 3 hours of playback time in 10 minutes charge.

3.Compatibility:

When the Oneplus buds were released, it can be used to its full potential only when paired with it an Oneplus phone like changing touch controls showing the battery percentage in each bud. Non-Oneplus users couldn't use it to its fullest. Whereas now Oneplus has developed a new app called Hey Melody(yet to come).

Using this app, non Oneplus users can customize the buds’ features as they like. This is really a good decision from Oneplus because all the other brands have full customization on their TWS earphones at this price range.

4.Specifications:

In terms of audio quality, buds Z feature a 10mm dynamic driver along with bass boost technology. The audio quality is expected to be really good with clear vocals and thumping bass since the previous generation earphones’ audio quality was really good. It also has a wear detection sensor. So music will pause when you remove and play when you put it on again. It is IP55 water and dust resistant certified and can easily handle splashes and dirt.

5.Price:

This is the deciding factor. There are so many TWS earphones in this price range. The price of the buds Z is 3000 INR. The price of the original buds was 5000 INR.

Conclusion:

There aren't any additional features like active noise cancellation, wireless charging. But at this price range buds, Z offers clean audio, High battery life, and good build quality. I think buds Z is really a good deal for 3,000. If you're looking for TWS earphones, from a renowned brand, I think buds Z will satisfy all your needs, and do comment if you want a full review about the OnePlus buds Z.

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SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 FAN EDITION | THE BEST SAMSUNG FLAGSHIP OF 2020 | THE TECHNOBYTE |

2020-09-24T04:24:00.004-07:00

SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 FAN EDITION | THE BEST SAMSUNG FLAGSHIP OF 2020 | THE TECHNOBYTE |

On 23rd September, Samsung unveiled their highly anticipated and rumoured S20 Fan Edition. Everyone was curious, because there was a virtual launch event for this smartphone. The specs have been officially released and it sounds really good for a non-Chinese smartphone. Do read the full blog and subscribe if you are new here.

Display:

When it comes to displays, Samsung is a market leader. Because they produce and offer best in class Amoled displays even in 15K budget segment. Even brands like OnePlus buy Amoled displays from Samsung. S20 FE is no exception. It has a 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display.

The surprising part here is that, it has 120 Hz refresh rate, which is very uncommon from Samsung in this price range. Even their Note 20(click here) had only a 60Hz panel. The display is a real positive for the S20 FE.

Build and design:

Here, Samsung has opted for a glastic (glass combined with plastic) build instead of a glass build in order to reduce the price. But still, it has aluminium frame along the sides and the phone feels good and weights 190g.

They have introduced six new colours namely, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy and Cloud White. All these colours are subtle and minimalistic. I personally prefer minimalistic colours than tacky ones.

Performance:

This is the main highlight of this smartphone. S20 FE houses the latest Exynos 990 for the 4G and Snapdragon 865 for the 5G variant. These are the latest chipsets from Qualcomm and Exynos. In fact, the regular S20 has Snapdragon 865 only in some markets. Whereas, S20 FE 5G has Snapdragon 865 globally. Both, the Exynos 990 and Snapdragon 865 are flagship chipsets.

S20 FE can seamlessly multitask and also push 120 Hz refresh rate easily without any stutters. It has 6GB RAM whereas regular S20 has 12GB RAM. In Android, 6 GB RAM is more than enough.

There will be no major differences between 6 GB RAM and 12 GB RAM in smartphones. The base variant has 6GB RAM combined with 128 GB UFS 3.1 super-fast storage.

Cameras:

S20 FE has a triple camera set up at the back:

The main sensor is a 12-megapixel, f/1.8 sensor, with dual pixel autofocus. There is also support for OIS.
The second camera is a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor with 123-degree field of view.
The third camera is a 8-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3X optical zoom and 30X space zoom.

The main sensor is analogous to the regular S20. So, the images are expected to be identical to the S20. This phone can record videos only up to 4K. Whereas, the regular S20 had support for 8K video recording.

The front camera is a 32-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture. It also has support for 4K and shoots decent images.

Battery:

It houses a 4500 mah battery. It also has support for:

25W fast charging.
15W wireless fast charging.
4.5W reverse wireless charging.

Audio:

S20 FE offers a similar audio experience like the S20 . But still, the 3.5mm headphone jack is missing. The overall audio output is expected to be excellent because it is tuned by AKG.

Advantages:

Wireless charging.
Flagship processor.
120 Hz refresh rate display.
Great cameras.
IP68 dust/water resistance.
Samsung Pay.
Samsung Dex.

Disadvantages:

Premium build is missing.
Charging is relatively slow when compared to its competitors.
3.5mm headphone jack is missing.

Pricing and conclusion:

S20 FE is expected to be priced at around 45K for the 4G variant and around 50K for the 5G variant. They go on sale from October 2. These are really excellent devices from Samsung.

If you are looking for a flagship smartphone with a ton of useful features around 50K from a tier one brand, then S20 FE is a great deal and you will not be disappointed.

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REVIEWING THE ONEPLUS 7 PRO IN 2020 | IS IT WORTHY? | THE TECHNOBYTE |

2020-09-21T03:44:00.002-07:00

REVIEWING THE ONEPLUS 7 PRO IN 2020 | IS IT WORTHY? | THE TECHNOBYTE |

Image Credits:GSMarena

Our previous post was about the iPhone 11. It was about how well it performed in 2020. But if you are not interested in iOS and want to buy a really good Android flagship for 30K, then you are in the right place. You have already read the title.

It is about the OnePlus 7 Pro. It has been a year and a half since the launch of this device. But it still remains as a flagship device. It is still equal to the recently launched to OnePlus 8 and even better in some aspects. The phone was ahead of its time when it was launched. It still remains a great value for money in every aspect.

Display:

Image Credits:GSMarena

OnePlus 7 pro has a large 6.67-inch QHD+ fluid amoled display. When it was launched, it was bigger when compared to any of its predecessors. But in 2020, it blends among the other gigantic panels like the S20+, Note 20 Ultra, iPhone 11 pro max.

It is a curved, bezel less display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It houses a pop-up camera. So, there is no obtrusion in the front. This display offers an immersive experience for watching movies & playing games.

Performance of OnePlus 7 pro in 2020:

Image Credits:Google

OnePlus 7 pro was launched with the 2019’s flagship chipset Snapdragon 855. 865 is definitely faster than 855. But there is still no app on the play store, that would not run on this phone. If you are switching from Snapdragon 865 to this phone, you surely wouldn’t notice any major difference. It also has UFS 3.0 for storage, which means moving files is going to be a lot faster.

Cameras:

Image Credits:GSMarena

The main doubt for many people would be, how does the cameras perform in 2020? The cameras in this one are equal to the OnePlus 8 and even better in some aspects. On the back, it has a triple camera setup.

The mains sensor is a 48-megapixel sensor with f/1.6 aperture lens. The pictures are well detailed with excellent dynamic range.

The second sensor is a 16-megapixel wide angle camera. The dynamic range is similar in both the main sensor and the wide angle.

The third sensor is a 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom. It also has laser autofocus. Since it houses a Snapdragon chipset, the Gcam support is massive on this one. Gcam’s night mode is exceptional. There is so much detail even in low light. On the front it has a 20 mega-pixel pop-up selfie camera which also produces very decent images.

Build and design:

Image Credits:GSMarena

This phone has a frosted glass back which feels very premium and holds up well even in 2020’s standards. The display curves on the edges. The phone is a bit slippery but sturdy. It weighs 206 grams and has stereo speakers for audio.

Pricing and Conclusion:

When the OnePlus 7 pro was launched, the only con it had was its pricing. It was the most expensive OnePlus phone at that time. But now you can find this phone for 25K on eBay for the phone alone and 30K for the whole unboxing experience.

But if it sounds a bit skeptical and if you want to buy a new phone in a sealed box with 1-year warranty, I suggest you to buy the OnePlus 8. But if your budget is around 30K and you are looking for a flagship phone and if you feel comfortable with eBay, then the OnePlus 7 Pro will be a great deal.

Generally, OnePlus tends to give 3 years of software updates for their phones. But it has been a year since this phone was released, so you will get only 2 years of updates. I wouldn't suggest buying this phone for 40K on Amazon. At that price, the latest Oneplus 8 will be a better choice.

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HOW PEOPLE IN AMERICA FREQUENTLY BUY NEW IPHONES? | SHOULD YOU BUY AN IPHONE 11 IN 2020? | THE TECHNOBYTE |

2020-09-16T02:22:00.005-07:00

HOW PEOPLE IN AMERICA FREQUENTLY BUY NEW IPHONES? | SHOULD YOU BUY AN IPHONE 11 IN 2020? | THE TECHNOBYTE |

Recently I ran into an old friend of mine. We chatted a bit and he told me that he recently bought an iPhone 11. I used it for a couple of hours and I was stunned by its camera performance.

After reaching home, I was curious and I started googling about iPhone 11. There were many queries people had about iPhone 11 and also about iPhones in general. In this blog I’ll be addressing the common queries people have about iPhones.

1. How people frequently buy new iPhones in the US?

The way of buying phones isn't the same in US as in India. In the US, most people buy phones through a contract-based system from a carrier. Carrier refers to a network service provider. (e.g: Airtel, Jio, in India. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, in the U.S).

You only have to pay a small initial amount to get the handset. The rest can be paid monthly in addition to the carrier network service charges. The phone will be locked to the particular carrier you bought from until you pay the full amount.

When a newer version of the phone is released before the contract period is over, there are many options to upgrade your current phone to the newly released model at a minimal cost from the same carrier.

Many people tend to buy a new phone after the contract period is over, which is typically a 12 month or a 24 month period. Generally, carriers offer a great value for the used device. So, while exchanging, the cost of the new handset will be moderately low when compared to its original price.

2.Should we buy an iPhone 11 in 2020?

Every year, when a new iPhone is released, the previous generation receives a good price cut. So, If you are planning to buy an iPhone 11, I suggest you to wait for a couple of months after the release of iPhone 12. iPhone 11's price will drop.

3.How does the iPhone 11 perform in 2020?

iPhone 11 is still a great device. There are no major compromises and you won't be disappointed.

Display:

Credits : GSM Arena

In 2020’s standards, the resolution is really low for a phone above 50K. It houses only a HD panel. But keeping the resolution aside, the quality of the display is exceptional. If you are used to OLED panels and switch to this device, you will notice some difference. Otherwise, it is a bright and vivid LCD display.

Performance:

iPhone 11 houses the flagship A13 Bionic chip. This phone is a beast. It can run any app on the app store smoothly. It has 4GB RAM and 64/128/256GB in built storage. When it comes to iOS, 4GB RAM is more than enough. It can easily compete with 8GB RAM phones in android and can multitask seamlessly.

Camera:

This phone has a dual camera setup and it outperforms many Android flagships released in 2020 with quad cameras. It has portrait lighting options for both front and rear camera. The main 12-megapixel sensor produces excellent pictures in both daylight and at night. The images produced by the 12-megapixel selfie camera are also decent. Both the cameras can record 4K @ 60fps.

Battery:

Over the last few years, the battery size of iPhones has been increasing steadily. The iPhone 11 has a 3110 mah battery. The battery life on this phone is excellent. It can easily withstand a full day even under heavy usage. It supports 18W fast charging but only a 5W charger is included in the box. It also has support for wireless charging.

Updates:

The main reason why people prefer iPhones is because of its timely updates. This phone is expected to receive iOS updates for the next 3-4 years for sure.

Advantages:

Timely updates.
Excellent performance.
Great battery life.
Amazing cameras.

Disadvantages:

No 3.5mm jack.
A higher resolution display would've been better.

Conclusion:

If you are interested in iPhones, then the iPhone 11 would be a great choice and you won’t regret buying it. But as mentioned earlier, wait for the price drop. But if you're thinking about buying an Android flagship device for 30K, then the next blog will surely help you. Hint: It is a flagship from 2019. Do subscribe to receive regular notifications.

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HOW TO INSTALL CONTRA, MARIO AND OTHER RETRO GAMES IN OUR SMARTPHONE | THE TECHNOBYTE |

2020-08-28T03:34:00.004-07:00

HOW TO INSTALL CONTRA, MARIO AND OTHER RETRO GAMES IN OUR SMARTPHONE | THE TECHNOBYTE |

Most of us have played arcade games like Contra, Mario, Pac-Man, Galaga in our childhood. Those were unforgettable memories. Gaming has changed a lot over the past decade. The evolution of PlayStation & Xbox took gaming to another level. Modern games have realistic graphics and virtual reality support and much more.

But we still miss the retro NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) games which we used to play in our childhood. There were no in-app purchases those days which almost all modern titles today have. Many of us still want to play the old games.

A handful of those games are still available in the play store. But they are not available with the same retro graphics. The following steps will help you install retro games in your smartphone easily.

Step 1:

Download NES emulator from the Play Store.

These 8-bit games can be played using a NES emulator. There are many NES emulators available in the play store. But only some of them are working properly.

I tried a few of them. Out of which, this app performed really well. It has a clean interface and a bunch of popular titles pre-installed. On top of that, you can save your game and resume afterwards.

Tip:

To avoid seeing ads, turn off your mobile data or Wifi in your phone while using this app.

Step 2:

Download games.

Now, the emulator is successfully installed and we need to download games. You can Google “NES emulator games” and download ROM files. Surprisingly many sites still offer thousands of retro games.

Step 3:

Run the app.

Open the emulator. The emulator app will automatically scan for ROM files and display them. In some emulators, we need to manually select ROM files. Launch the game and it will run smoothly.

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SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 20 | IS IT WORTHY? | THE TECHNOBYTE |

2020-08-21T02:43:00.016-07:00

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 20 | IS IT WORTHY? | THE TECHNOBYTE |

Samsung recently unveiled their highly anticipated Note 20 series along with a few other products. The Note line up has always been innovative. Its main highlight is its s-pen. No other brand has been able to offer a stylus experience like the Note. The s-pen integration with note phones is awesome.

Simple features like note taking, remote selfie to fun features like air actions are incredible. These are only simple features. But these simple features make the note experience inevitable. Note features helps greatly in day-to-day life. But are these features enough to pay 78K for a smartphone? There are some compromises that are worth noting.

In this blog, I will be only covering about the Note 20 because Note 20 ultra differs in many ways from the regular Note 20. It offers a full-fledged flagship experience. Comment if you want a separate post for Note 20 ultra.

Display:

Samsung is known for their best in class displays. They never compromise on their display even in mid-range smartphones. But the Note 20 offers only a 60 hertz refresh rate display. This is unacceptable in 2020’s standards.

Nowadays even smartphones under 20k budget have a higher refresh rate display. Here the display quality is really good. But at this price range, they should have opted for a higher refresh rate display.

Performance:

The Note 20 houses the snapdragon 865+. This is the latest flagship chip from Qualcomm. But this variant is available only for US. For the rest of the world, it is exynos 990. Exynos processors are not as efficient as snapdragon chipsets.

But recently there has been some speculations about snapdragon processors that they are vulnerable to hacking. But still, exynos 990 is a great processor for day to day usage and you won't regret using it.

Build:

The Note 20 comes with a poly-carbonate body, which means a plastic body. You read it correctly. Note 20 comes with a plastic back. Now many people may think that the build quality will be a downside for this device.

But Samsung has used an aluminium frame along with a matt finish. The quality of plastic used is also very premium. Plastic build has its own advantages like,

Good cellular reception
Efficient heat dissipation
Makes the phone more durable than glass sandwich builds. 90% of us slab a case after unboxing it. In the front it is covered with the latest Gorilla glass victus.

Features:

The Note 20 is a feature rich phone. This is a business phone and has a lot of useful features like Dex, s-pen. Dex is a great feature in the hands of a right user.

You can connect your phone to a display and automatically turn that display into a desktop and you can use your phone as a trackpad.

S-pen:

The name note comes from the ability to use the phone to take notes. Later many brands used this name for their devices which did not have a stylus. S-pen has various functionalities. Every year, samsung improvises their s-pen experience. No other brand has been able to replicate the s-pen. S-pen is very useful for artistic works like drawing. It has a total of 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity so you can draw accurately and precisely.

Advantages:

Knox security
S-pen
Samsung Dex
Clean UI.

Disadvantages:

Higher refresh rate display is missing.
Pricing could have been lesser.

Conclusion:

Samsung has made some compromises in this phone. But in my opinion, if you're looking for a feature rich phone from a tier one brand, you can opt for the Note 20. You won't be disappointed. Do subscribe to get regular notifications from the blog. Do comment if you are okay with the pricing.

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WHAT IS DIGITAL MARKETING | THE TECHNOBYTE |

2020-08-05T02:34:00.005-07:00

WHAT IS DIGITAL MARKETING | THE TECHNOBYTE |

Introduction:

Digital marketing sounds very familiar in today's world. But this concept was started in 1990. Since then, there has been a lot of development in digital marketing. At first, digital marketing started through search engines like Google, Yahoo. But after the rise of social media, digital marketing reached another level.

A common misconception is that, digital marketing and e-commerce are the same. There is a slight difference between these two. E-commerce is the way of buying and selling products over the Internet, whereas digital marketing is done for the marketing of products or services using the internet.

Digital marketing can be done across numerous platforms. In this article, I'll be focusing on three major digital marketing platforms.

Digital marketing on Facebook:

Facebook is one of the platforms where digital marketing through social media was initially started. 99% of the companies use Facebook for digital marketing because it has a vast number of users than any other social media platform.

It actively provides for this, allowing users to create individual profiles or business pages for companies and organizations.

Digital marketing on YouTube:

In my opinion, YouTube is one of the best platform for digital marketing. It is highly useful for digital marketing through video advertisements. Video ads are less hated than pop-up ads. These videos are often very interesting and the user ends up watching the whole video.

This attracts more consumers than pop-up ads. The popularity of YouTube is growing rapidly. Brands not only push ads in the opening of the video, but also sponsor videos in order to get a wider reach. Almost 8 out of 10 marketers consider YouTube to be the most effective video marketing platform.

Search engine marketing:

Apart from social media marketing, search engines like Google, Yahoo, are also great platforms for digital marketing. Every search engine has its own digital marketing strategy.

Many search engines use cookies. These cookies are designed to collect user data in order to push relevant and more personalised ads. This is more useful than pushing random ads.

Conclusion:

Digital marketing benefits businesses of all sizes by giving access to the mass market at an affordable price. While you can reach a global audience with digital marketing, you are also up against global competition.

It can be a challenge to stand out against competitors and to grab attention among the many messages aimed at consumers online.

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WHAT HAPPENED TO ANDROID TABLETS | THE TECHNOBYTE |

2020-07-28T04:47:00.007-07:00

WHAT HAPPENED TO ANDROID TABLETS | THE TECHNOBYTE |

Around 5 to 6 years ago, almost every top brand had a tablet series beside their smartphone line up. But today hardly a couple of brands still retain their tablet line up in the Android segment. Whereas in the iOS segment, Apple constantly update their iPad line up. Compared to Android, the iPad has always been a successful line up for Apple. Every year, along with their iPhone they keep launching a new version of iPad.

Android tablets remain unnoticed. What is the reason?

When Apple released their first iPad in 2010, It was received positively by everyone. Everyone liked its form factor and design. This led to the release of the first Android tablet, the Galaxy tab. Even before that, there were many Chinese slates that were so-called tablets. This was the first non-chinese tab. The build and design was good for a seven-inch tablet. But the software optimization was terrible.

Android Ginger bread was designed only for smartphones. It was not designed for a tablet experience. Widgets were not re-sizable in those days.

So Google took the initiative to launch android Honeycomb. An android version designed specifically for tablets. It had features like re sizable widgets and it was better than the previous version. At this time, brands like Amazon, Motorola, started making their own tablets.

But the problem was, they were overpriced. Eventhough the Amazon fire tablet was selling for half the price of Galaxy Tab, it was more like an e-reader. Motorola Xoom retailed for $500. With the release of the next version of android ice cream sandwich, Google released their own tablet.

The Nexus 7 was a 7 inch tablet. Since it had a 7 inch display compared to the 10 inch tablets at that time, apps did not seem to be comically disproportionate. It was a bit stretched but usable and the pricing was fine.

It was released for $200 which was great and it did not have any bloatware unlike the Chinese tablets. Ice cream sandwich was designed for both tablets and smartphones. But after honeycomb, no other version of android was truly optimized for tablet experience.

Even though android is capable of adjusting the app size to the screen size, generally it would have white bars on the sides that looked awful.

What Apple did right ?

The reason why iPad was successful is because it received constant updates from Apple. IPads always came with the current generation flagship processor as in the iPhone while Android tablets were running in midrange processor. Developers took advantage of this lucrative hardware and developed apps specifically for the iPad. The biggest reason is, iOS was exceptionally optimized for the iPad experience.

What happened to Android tablets ?

When the tablets were first introduced, the maximum screen size of a smartphone was below 4 inches. This made tablets stand apart. But as technology evolved, the screen size of smartphones also evolved. It kept on increasing, there by reducing the difference between a smartphone and a tablet. Now as the screen size of the smartphone is bigger, the need for a tablet felt unnecessary.

So people stopped buying tablets and so brands stopped making tablets. As of 2020, the iPad still remains a successful line up for Apple. Only Samsung and a few other brands retained their tablet line up and still release tablets time to time.

Fun fact:

Even I had a tablet back in 2014. It was from AOC and it had 1 GB RAM and 2 GB of internal storage, which was more than enough. I used it for nearly 3 years and I liked it very much. It was my first tablet. Let me know in the comments section, what was your first tablet?

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HOW TO FIX "RESOURCES NOT FOUND" ERROR WHEN INSTALLING LARGE APK FILES | THE TECHNOBYTE | TIPS & TRICKS |

2020-07-21T02:45:00.003-07:00

HOW TO FIX "RESOURCES NOT FOUND" ERROR WHEN INSTALLING LARGE APK FILES | THE TECHNOBYTE | TIPS & TRICKS|

All of us download games and apps from the playstore. But sometimes we tend to download large games through online websites or we ask our friends to share them to our smartphone. After installing and opening that app, we see messages like “Resources not found”. We think that the apk file is corrupt and tend to redownload it. Many of us have faced this problem. It is because large apps have an apk file and also a data file.

The data file should be properly placed in its specific location otherwise the app cannot use the resources present in the data file efficiently. The following steps will explain how to do this in a simple way.

Step 1:

The confusion occurs from the beginning itself. Many people does not even download the data file. They download only the apk file. The data file should also be downloaded.

Step 2:

These data files are generally large files and are always in a ZIP format when downloaded. We should extract the resources from this ZIP file using an extractor. we can use the extractor present in our mobile or we can use third party apps like Z Archiver.

Most common mistake: Many people download the data file, but they do not extract it. They themselves create a new folder (e.g : com.tencent.ig) and place the ZIP file in that folder. This is totally wrong.

This folder will be automatically created by the system when you extract the file correctly.

Step 3:

After extracting, we have to move this folder to its specific location. That is Internal storage>Android>Obb. This is the exact location.

Step 4:

Now you can install the apk and open it. The game/app will run smoothly.

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Playstation 5 | First Impressions & My Opinion | PS5

2020-06-30T03:07:00.008-07:00

PLAYSTATION 5 | FIRST IMPRESSIONS & MY OPINION | PS5

The PlayStation has been the most successful line up for Sony. The original PlayStation which was launched in 1994 was the first video game console to sell 100 million units. The PlayStation remains undefeated in the gaming industry. Each and every generation is more advanced than the previous generation. It is a game changer in the gaming industry.

And now, Sony has officially introduced the PS5. The graphics were stunning and the gameplay was real smooth in the trailer shown. I think gaming will be an immersive experience in the PS5.

I am eagerly waiting to play Spider-Man: Miles Morales in the PS5. Do let me know, what is your favorite video game in the comments.

DESIGN:

The design of the PS5 is futuristic. The black & white combination is fantastic unlike the PS4's design. Sony has done a great job. The regular edition and the digital edition look quite similar except the regular one has an optical drive and the digital edition doesn't.

Now, you may be wondering, why there is a digital edition? Back in the day, many people did not have an excellent internet connection. They had a connection only good enough to surf the net. They couldn't download games that are like 100 GB. The only way to play a game for them is to buy a disk from a retail store.

But now things have changed. Most people have an excellent internet connection. They can buy games from online websites like steam and store it in the cloud and use it whenever necessary. The digital edition is the go-to option for most people. On my opinion, the digital edition is gonna be a huge success.

The Controller:

The controller is getting more and more advanced. They have upgraded their dual shock controller from the previous generation to a dual sense controller. As the name suggests, Sony has adopted haptic feedback in the controller and also in the L2 R2 buttons. This controller gives us a sensation like shooting a real gun and driving a car through mud.

The new controller also has an in-built microphone, so that gamers can chat easily without a headset.

Technical specifications:

CPU : AMD Zen 2-based CPU with 8 cores at 3.5GHz (variable frequency).

GPU : 10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23 GHZ (variable frequency).

GPU architecture : Custom RDNA 2.

Memory interface : 16GB GDDR6/256-bit.

Memory bandwidth : 448 GB/S

Internal storage : Custom 825GB SSD.

IO throughput : 5.5GB/S (raw), typical 8-9 GB/S (compressed).

Expandable storage : NVMe SSD slot.

External storage : USB HDD support(PS4 games only).

Optical drive : 4K UHD Blu-ray drive.

Pricing:

Sony hasn't officially released the price of the PS5. But according to leaks, it is expected to be priced around 450 USD (34000 INR) for the regular edition and 400 USD(30500 INR) for the digital edition, which is awesome.

My opinion:

I think the digital edition is going to be a huge success because of the affordable pricing. The PS5 also has backward compatibility, so that if you have PS4 games, you can run them in PS5.

When it comes to VR compatibility, there is no official confirmation for the native games. But as the console supports backward compatibility, which will naturally include PS VR games as well. If you are a gamer, then you are in for a real treat. If they bring the PS5 around 450 USD, it would be awesome.

Do let me know, which is your favorite video game in the comments section.👍

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IPHONE SE 2020 | PRICE & SPECIFICATIONS | THE BUDGET IPHONE

2020-06-04T04:18:00.005-07:00

IPHONE SE 2020 | PRICE & SPECIFICATIONS | THE BUDGET IPHONE

The iPhone SE is a.k.a the iPhone 8. Apple has finally released the iPhone SE 2020. It has the iPhone 11 internals in the body of iPhone 8. When the iPhone SE was released back in 2016, it had the iPhone 6 internals in the body of iPhone 5. Everyone loved it back then. Its compact design was the biggest reason for its huge success.

But this time the form factor which was a hit in 2016 didn't work out like it did the last time. There has been huge advancements in the display of smartphones during these years.

Display:

On the front it is a full black finish for all the colors unlike the iPhone 8, which had a white finish on the front. The black finish makes the phone look like it is of 2020's standards. But as soon as the display is turned on, there are thick bezels on the top and bottom sides.

This is a 4.7” retina display. This is a mediocre display when compared to its competitors like the OnePlus 8, which has a fluid amoled display. The SE 2020’s display is not bad. It is a good retina display. But at this price they could have gone for a notch display which would have been way better.

Build:

iPhone SE 2020 has an excellent build. Apple did not compromise on the build of this smartphone. It hosts a glass sandwich design, which also enables wireless charging. It is to be noted that this phone has IP67 certification for water and dust resistance. This is the only phone to have IP rating at this price segment.

Performance:

The performance is one of the key areas where iPhones never made a compromise. iPhone SE houses the same processor used in current generation iPhones. The A13 bionic is more powerful than the Qualcomm’s latest offering Snapdragon 865. This processor is a beast. It can run any app available on the AppStore and can multitask seamlessly. Since it has the latest processor, this smartphone is expected to receive software updates for atleast 4 years.

Optics :

On the back it has a single camera setup just like the iPhone 8. It has a 12 megapixel f/1.8 aperture camera. It is not sure whether it is the same sensor used in iPhone11 pro. Under good lighting conditions, this camera clicks impressive shots. The skin tones are good and the pictures are bright. But the low light performance of this camera is poor. Apple has not enabled the night mode, even though the processor is capable of it.

On the front it has a 7 megapixel f/2.2 aperture selfie shooter. It takes decent pictures. A good addition is that Apple has enabled portrait mode for both front and rear camera. It is to be noted that camera versatility is missing on this smartphone when compared to its competitors like the Oneplus 8 , Poco f2 pro. My opinion is that, if this phone had a dual camera setup, it would have been great.

Security:

Apple has brought their touch ID on this phone. This feature is preferred by many people rather than face ID. Touch ID works perfectly fine on this smartphone. It also doubles as a home button.

Price:

Apart from all other features, pricing is an excellent feature of this smartphone. At release, this phone is priced at $399 on the US. Which when converted is around 31,000 INR which is great. But in India this phone is priced at 42500 INR. The price difference between the US and Indian pricing is huge. It would have been better if they had priced this around 35000 INR. Still this is a really good phone. It is the cheapest iPhone Apple has ever released.

Battery:

The major disadvantage of this phone is its battery size and battery life. Apple has included a 1821 mah battery. This phone has the capacity to perform a graphic intensive tasks like playing heavy games like PUBG or shooting high resolution videos. During these tasks, the battery is drained easily. While playing PUBG, one percentage of charge is consumed every minute. Even though Apple has enabled wireless charging, they could have gone for a bigger battery.

Advantages:

Software update
Processor
Price
Build

Disadvantages:

Display
Battery life

Conclusion:

Should you consider buying this?

If you want an iPhone with the flagship processor in a slim body that runs the latest software and if you are OK with this mediocre battery, then this smarphone is definitely for you.

In my opinion, if you are a serious gamer, then you can look out for a other options like the Oneplus 8 which is a better value for money option on the Android side of things.

If you are an Apple user who got used to the iPhone 6 & 7's design and don't want to come out of it, you will not regret buying this smartphone.

What is your choice, iPhone SE 2020 or Oneplus 8? Leave a comment below.

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POCO F2 PRO FIRST LOOK | PRICE & SPECIFICATIONS | IS IT WORTH?

2020-05-26T03:06:00.007-07:00

POCO F2 PRO | IS IT WORTHY ENOUGH?

The Poco f1 was a game changer back in 2018. The sole reason for its success is the processor used in it. It housed the snapdragon 845 which was the flagship processor of 2018. They brought this processor at a price which was unbelievable. Even after two years of its release, it still remains a good value for money smartphone.

This phone created a brand value for Poco. Everyone was eagerly waiting for the launch of its successor and finally Poco has released specifications for the new upcoming flagship killer smartphone Poco f2 pro. But these specs doesn’t sound any different from a regular flagship including the price. At 40k(expected price)INR this phone takes its place as a flagship but not as a game-changer. This is due to its European pricing(499€).

I am not criticizing about the brand but only its upcoming smartphone. Because this is Poco's third smartphone to release in India, while the first two were a huge success.

Moving on to the specs,

Performance:

This is where Poco never made a compromise. F2 pro houses the latest and greatest snapdragon 865 processor. This processor is a beast. It can run anything on the playstore and can multitask seamlessly.

Optics:

The F2 pro has a quad camera setup. The main camera is a 64 megapixel Sony IMX686 sensor. This is the same sensor used in their X2. It can shoot some really good images under broad daylight. It also has a 13 megapixel wide angle camera. A 5 megapixel macro camera and a 2 megapixel depth sensor completes the quad camera setup. In the front, it has a 20 megapixel pop-up camera.

It is to be noted that during the launch of Poco X2, they said pop-up cameras could malfunction at any point and they will be using punch-hole cameras in their upcoming smartphones. But there is nothing to complain about the pop-up camera they are offering because pop-up cameras offer better security and more privacy .

Display:

Here things take a different turn. It has a Full HD+ display but with a mediocre refresh rate panel. They are offering a 60 hertz panel at 40k(expected price). Nowadays 90hz panels can be seen in devices that are below 20k. F2pro's competitors like the Oneplus 8, IQOO, all offer better refresh rate screens at this price range.

This is the only phone to offer a 60 hertz panel at 40k(expected price). In my opinion, at least 90 hertz is required by all smartphones in this price range according to 2020 standard.

Battery:

It offers a 4,700 mah battery with a 30 watt fast charger included in the box. It can charge 0 to 100 in 63 minutes approximately. Since the processor has better battery optimization algorithms, battery life is expected to be good on this smartphone.

Others:

A nice additional touch is that they have retained the 3.5mm headphone jack. It has to be noted that this phone has no IP certification for water and dust resistance.

Price :

Though, they have made some compromises, it is still a good phone. But are these specs enough to price this at 40k(expected price)? Definitely No. The redmi k30 pro which was released in China was renamed as the Poco F2 pro.

Advantages:

Performance
5G connectivity
Camera versatility
3.5mm headphone jack
Battery life

Disadvantages:

Lack of a higher refresh rate screen
No IP certification

Conclusion:

Will I buy this?

If things take a turn and if Poco can price this around thirty thousand rupees like the Chinese pricing of Redmi k30 pro which is the Poco f2pro in India, then it would be an awesome phone.

But if things didn't turn out well and if they had to price this at nearly 38k or 40k, then it has a lot of other competitors like the Oneplus 8, the newly released iPhone SE, IQOO.

If you are planning to buy a smartphone at 40k, will you choose the Poco F2 pro? Leave a comment below.

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