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Top Smartphone Deals on Amazon Great Indian Festival
The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is one of the biggest online only sale periods in the country. For electronics fans in India, this is a goldmine of deals and offers to get their favourite products at really good prices.

If you are Amazon prime member you can get access to the Amazon Great Indian Festival deals before “Non-prime” members i.e. 12th October. So the first thing you should do is head to the Amazon Prime membership and get it for Rs. 999. This not only gives you access to the sales, but also free one/two day delivery and also content services like Prime Video and music. If you are a non prime member the deals will be unlocked starting 13th Oct.

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Deals
1. Apple iPhone XR
  The Apple iPhone XR which went on sale for upwards of 70k is now available for Rs. 42999 before offers during the Amazon Great Indian Festival. The iPhone XR supports dual sims via Apple’s E-sim and also has all the hardware performance of the flagship XS and XS Max. The iPhone XR is available in great colours and will supports latest iOS updates for the next 3-4 years. With some additional cash back and EMI offers you can easily get the phone for under RS. 40000.
2. Apple iPhone 6s
  Apple’s entry level phone the iPhone 6s will drop to Rs. 22999 for the Amazon Great Indian Festival. Making the iPhone 6s the cheapest Apple iPhone on sale. the iPhone 6s still has Touch ID, excellent cameras, performance to run games like PUBG seamlessly and excellent battery life. The iPhone 6s also updates to iOS13 and will offer updates till iOS 14.
3. Poco F1
  The Poco F1 was launched as a game changer, and people have often referred to it as a real flagship killer. The F1 has the Snapdragon 845, 6GB Ram and 128 GB storage. This mixed with good update schedule from POCO has created a huge community and fanbase. The F2 has not been launched yet. But the F1 is on sale for Rs. 15999 during the Amazon Great Indian Festival, plus addition 1000 via Amazon Pay.
4. Xiaomi Deals
  The Redmi 7a is now available for Rs. 4999, while the stock android Mi A3 is now on sale for Rs. 12999. The Redmi 7 will now be available for Rs. 6999.
5. Samsung Deals
  The Samsung M10, M30 and M30s all go on sale during the Amazon Great Indian Festival. All phones were launched earlier this year and offers Samsung latest UI along with new camera and usability features.
6. Accessories Deals :
  Mi Sports Bluetooth Earphones for Rs. 1299
  RealMe Wireless buds for Rs. 1799
  Samsung Level U Earphones for Rs. 2199
7. Power Banks :
  Mi 10000 Powerbank for Rs. 799
  Mi 20000 Powerbank for Rs. 1399
  Duracell 10050 Powerbank for Rs. 1299
  Anker Powercore 10400 For Rs. 1699
October 12, 2019
Flipkart Launches Its Video Streaming Service To Take On Amazon Prime Video

The video streaming service market in India has risen substantially in the last few years. What used to be dominated by YouTube has split into various applications featuring TV shows and movies spanning different genres. The latest addition in the space is one of the biggest e-commerce players in the country, Flipkart. The company has launched its own video service in the Indian market via its mobile shopping app. While it has not explicitly said so, the company aims at giving Amazon’s Prime Video service a run for its money with the latest service.

Flipkart Video

The latest video streaming service from Flipkart is visible in the Android application for the shopping website. With the current version 6.17, two new options have been added to the hamburger menu on the top left of the home screen. While the former is an Ideas section meant to help the users in terms of their shopping needs, the latter is the Video section; which is comprised of various movies and TV shows from key media players in the streaming segment such as Arre, Dice Media, TVF and Voot. Flipkart has said in the past that it will not focus on creating original video content initially, but may get into the idea if more people are interested in the platform.

Also read: YouTube Original Series Will Be Free To Watch From 24th September

The video streaming service offered by Flipkart will be free to watch for any registered user of the application. The platform is ad-supported, which means even later, users will not have to pay anything to consume the content offered. While the service is only available for Android users as of now, it is expected that an iOS update pertaining to the Ideas and Video service will be released soon. With the entry of a major enterprise like Flipkart in the video streaming market of India, we expect the competition to heat up in the following months.

August 17, 2019
Amazon Mistakenly Leaks Price And Specifications Of Moto One Zoom
Previously, Amazon had mistakenly revealed to the world, the pricing and specifications regarding a Motorola smartphone. The device in question was the Moto One Action which was accidentally listed on its site before an official launch. Now, the mishap has been repeated once again with a different smartphone, the upcoming Moto One Zoom.

Moto One Zoom

The highlighting feature of the Moto One Zoom is clearly its camera. It has a quad rear camera setup with the main sensor having a resolution of 48MP. Furthermore, the camera features OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) alongside a telephoto lens. According to the leaked images, the label on the back reveals an 81mm telephoto lens with a 3x zoom. On the other hand, the 13mm lens is an ultrawide angle lens while the final camera is most likely to be a depth sensor.

The Moto One Zoom features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 SoC which is faster than the Exynos 9609 found in the One Action and One Vision. It has 128GB of internal storage which is coupled with 4GB of RAM. It also supports memory expansion via a microSD card bu the expansion capacity is unknown as of now. Moreover, it features a 3.5 mm headphone jack which several flagship devices have done away with.

Price, Availability & OS

Notably, the Moto One Zoom will not be a part of the series signature ‘Android One’ program for some undisclosed reason. Instead, the company has included a special Alexa integration and other Amazon customizations. It implies that an Amazon exclusive online partnership can be expected in certain regions.

Quick Specs:
- Snapdragon 675 SoC
- 4GB RAM
- 128GB Storage
- Fast UFS Storage
- Expandable via microSD
- Quad Camera Setup
Also Read: Samsung To Launch A Smartphone With Graphene Battery In 2021

According to the listing, the Moto One Zoom is priced at EUR 400 (approx. INR 31,700) which we feel is quite expensive. In comparison, the Redmi Note 7 Pro with similar specs is currently available for INR 13,999. Hence, we will have to wait and see if the company confirms this price or drops it prior launch. It is also expected to arrive in multiple colours out of which purple and grey have been confirmed. Unfortunately, the launch date has yet to be announced but an imminent launch is expected. Stay tuned for more information that is should arrive soon.
August 14, 2019
Amazon Freedom Sale, Top Deals On Smartphones & Accessories
Amazon has announced the Freedom sale in India which started on the 8th of August and will continue till 11th of August. Several products including smartphones and electronics are being offered at heavy discounts.

Scouring the bunch, we have compiled a list of top devices that are worth your attention which are as follows:

Apple iPhone XR
- Screen: 6.1 inch LCD
- Rear Camera: 12 MP, OIS, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 7 MP
- Battery: 2942 mAh
- Processor: A12 Bionic
- Operating System: iOS 12
- Security: FaceID
MRP: Rs 76,900 (64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 51,999

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Poco F1
- Screen: 6.18 inch, LCD, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 12 MP + 5 MP, Dual LED Flash
- Front Camera: 20 MP
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 845, Octa-Core
- OS: Android 9 Pie
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 24,999 (6 GB + 128 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 18,999

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Honor V20
- Screen: 6.25 inch, LTPS, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 48 MP + 3D ToF
- Front Camera: 25 MP, Punch Hole
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Processor: Kirin 980
- OS: Android 9 Pie
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 42,999 (6 GB + 128 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 24,999

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Samsung Galaxy M30
- Screen: 6.4 Inch, AMOLED, FHD+
- Rear Camera: 13 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
- Processor: Exynos 7904, Octa-Core
- OS: Android 9 Pie, Samsung One UI
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 16,490 (4 GB + 64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 13,990

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Redmi Y3
- Screen: 6.26 Inch, LCD, HD+
- Rear Camera: 12 MP + 2 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 32 MP
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 632, Octa-Core
- OS: Android 9 Pie, MIUI
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 11,999 (3GB + 32 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 8,999

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LG W30
- Screen: 6.26 Inch, LCD, HD+
- Rear Camera: 12 MP + 13 MP + 12 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Processor: MediaTek Helio P22
- OS: Android 9 Pie
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 10,999 (3 GB + 32 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 8,999

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Oppo K3
- Screen: 6.5 inch, AMOLED, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 16 MP + 2 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP Pop Up Camera
- Battery: 3,765 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 710
- OS: Android 9 Pie
- Biometric Sensor: Under Display
MRP: Rs 24,990 (6 GB + 64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: (Rs 16,990)

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Xiaomi Mi A2
- Screen: 5.99 Inch, LCD, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 12 MP + 20 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 20 MP
- Battery: 3,010 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 660
- OS: Android 9 Pie (Android One)
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 17,499 (4 GB + 64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 9,999

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Nokia 6.1. Plus
- Screen: 5.8 inch, LCD, Full HD +
- Rear Camera: 16 MP + 5 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP
- Battery: 3,060 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 636
- OS: Android 9 Pie
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 18,499 (6 GB + 64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 10,999

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Samsung A50
- Screen: 6.4 inch, Super AMOLED, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 25 MP + 5 MP + 8 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 25 MP
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Processor: Exynos 9610
- OS: Android 9 Pie, Samsung One UI
- Biometric Sensor: Under Display
MRP: Rs 21,000 (4 GB + 64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 18,490

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Samsung Galaxy M40
- Screen: 6.3 inch, LCD, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP, Punch Hole
- Battery: 3,500 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 675
- OS: Android 9 Pie, Samsung One UI
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 20,490 (6 GB + 128 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 19,990

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Honor 8X
- Screen: 6.6 inch, LCD, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 20 MP + 2 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: 16 MP
- Battery: 3,750 mAh
- Processor: Kirin 710
- OS: Android 9 Pie, EMUI
- Biometric Sensor: Rear Mounted
MRP: Rs 17,999 (4 GB + 64 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 10,999

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Vivo V15 Pro
- Screen: 6.39 inch, Super AMOLED, Full HD+
- Rear Camera: 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP, LED Flash
- Front Camera: Motorised Popup, 32 MP
- Battery: 3,700 mAh
- Processor: Snapdragon 675
- OS: Android 9 Pie,
- Biometric Sensor: Under Display
MRP: Rs 32,990 (6 GB + 128 GB)

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 23,990

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Amazon Kindle E-Reader
- Display: 6 inch, e-ink
- Upto week-long battery backup
- Storage: 4 GB
- Wi-Fi
MRP: Rs 7,999

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 6,499

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Amazon Echo Dot
- Alexa Voice Assitant Support
- Wireless Music Playback
- Smart Home Compatability
- LED Ring
MRP: Rs 4,499

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 2,999

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Amazon Echo Plus
- Alexa Voice Assitant Support
- Powerful Inbuilt Speaker
- Wireless Music Playback
- Smart Home Compatability
- LED Ring
MRP: Rs 9,999

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 6,999

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Ambrane Power Bank (10,000 mAh)
- Dual USB Output
- Weight: 188 g
- LED Charge Indicator
- Micro USB Input
MRP: Rs 1,499

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 499

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Ambrane Power Bank (20,000 mAh)
- Rugged Design
- Dual USB Output
- Weight: 370 g
- Micro USB Input
- LED Charge Indicator
MRP: Rs 2,499

Amazon Freedom Sale Price: Rs 1,099

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Lenovo Power Bank (10,400 mAh)
- Dual USB Output
- Weight: 240 g
- Micro USB Input
- LED Charge Indicator
MRP: Rs 2,999

Amazon Sale Price: Rs 699

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August 9, 2019
Amazon Accidentally Leaks Moto One Action Launch Date And Price

A new entry in Moto’s One series of smartphone had leaked earlier this year. The device in question was confirmed to be the Moto One Action. In June, we had covered the first leak of the One Actions design and press renders. Now, Amazon’s German branch has mistakenly revealed the pricing of the smartphone and its availability.

Specification

Moto One Action had most of its specifications leaked last month in July. It was reported that the Moto One Action is equipped with an Exynos 9609 SoC that is also found in the previously launched One Vision. The chipset is manufactured by Samsung and it paired with 4GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage. The upcoming smartphone also features an unconventionally tall dispay with an aspect ratio of 21:9. The Moto One action runs on the Android 9 Pie and is part of the Android One program. Therefore, it is guaranteed to get two major software updates (Android Q and R, in this case) and security updates up to three years.

The device is powered by a 3,500mAh battery which is likely to support 15W turbo charging which is staple on Moto smartphones. The main defining feature about the smartphone is its camera module. Moto One Action differentiates itself from the One Vision with its triple camera set up unlike the dual camera found in the latter. The additional new sensor on the One Action will be a wide angle lens which is being dubbed as the ‘Action Cam’. The selfie camera of the upcoming device is rumoured to be a 12.6MP sensor. Its primary sensor has now also been confirmed to be a 13MP sensor.

Also Read: Upcoming Xiaomi Smartphone Will Feature The Samsung GW1 64MP Camera Sensor

Price & Availability

According to the Amazon leak, the Moto One Action will go on sale on 7th September. It would probably follow after the reveal at IFA 2019 which starts a day prior on the 6th. In the leak, the 4GB RAM of 128GB storage variant will be priced at EUR 299 (approx. INR 23,685). The leaks have also further suggested that there will be cheaper configurations available such as 3GB RAM/ 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM/ 64GB ROM. Notably, the handset will be offered in two colour variants.

August 7, 2019
Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Accessories And Wearable Deals

With the commencement of Amazon Prime Day sale, shoppers are going frenzy over products that are being offered at heavy discounts. We have already compiled lists that cover best deals on smartphones and gaming laptops. In this article we will cover the best of Accessories and wearables.

Sony WH-1000XM3

Besides TVs and smartphone camera modules, Sony is well recognised for producing industry leading audio equipment. The Sony WH 1000XM3 is one of the best premium wirelss headphones out there that money can buy. The headphones usually retail for Rs 29,990, however during Amazon Prime day sale they are being offered at a special discount of Rs 6,500.

Therefore, if you have ever considered owning a pair of premium wireless headphones, now might be the right time to so. Key highlighting features of the Sony WH 1000XM3 include active noise cancellation, upto 30 hour long battery backup, touch sensitive controls and support for voice assistant on iOS and Android. The pair of headphones are currently available at a price of Rs 23,490.

Jabra Elite Active 65t

If you feel OTA headphones like Sony WH 1000XM3 are too much for your to handle and you are looking for a small yet impressive pair of TWS (totally wireless) earphones, Amazon Prime Day has got you covered as well. The Jabra Elite Active 65t are a pair of light earbuds which weigh 13.6 g.

The wireless headphones form Jabra are IP56 rated which makes them dust and water resistant. The TWS earphones have a battery backup of upto 5 hours while the carrying case holds enough juice to recharge the earbuds fully upto two additional times. The Jabra Elite Active 65t have a list price of Rs 16,999 but during Prime Day sale, they are being offered for Rs 11,999.

Bose Soundlink Revolve

Moving forward from personal audio accessories to portable Bluetooth speakers. The Soundlink Revolve comes from the well known brand Bose and it has 360 degree audio output which provices for a consistent and uniform coverage. The Bluetooth speaker has a list price of Rs 19,900 but if you buy it during the Prime Day sale, the device can be yours for Rs 13,930.

The Bose Soundlink Revolve has an Aluminum body which looks very premium and simultaneously provides for a durable build. It has a built in rechargeable battery which provides battery backup of upto 12 hours. Moreover, it has NFC support which allows to rapidly connect with supported devices.

Echo Dot 3rd Gen

The Echo Dot 3rd Gen which usually retails for Rs 3,500 is being offered at discount of Rs 1,050 during the prime day sale. Interested users can currently order one for a special price of Rs 2,449. Besides, Amazon is bundling a free 9 W Syska smart bulb with every purchase.

The Echo Dot 3rd Gen is made out of plastic and is wrapped in a soft mesh like cloth which provides it with an appealing look. The top of the device has a LED ring light and the control options including volume up/down, pause, mic mute button. Besides the Echo Input, it is the cheapest way to introduce the hyper convenient Amazon Alexa in your life.

Kindle 6th Gen E-Reader

If you are constantly travelling or commuting between places and like to read, but the bulk of conventional books restrict to you carry a limited number at a given time, you should consider investing in an E reader. And what better choice can you find than Amazon Kindle E reader which is the market leader in the segment.

The latest 6th Gen E Reader was launched earlier this year at a price of Rs 7,999. However, during the Prime Day sale it is being offered at a special price of Rs 6,249. The device has 6 inch display and 4 GB of built in storage which can be used for storing an enormous amount of e book. The built in battery and low power consuming display provides for an extremely long reading time of weeeks on a single charge.

Lenovo Power Bank

Besides making the ultra durable ThinkPad laptops, Lenovo also offers a wide variety of quality accessories. During the Prime Day sale, two different battery capacity power banks from Lenovo are being offered at very competive prices. The variant with 10400 mAh battery can be purchased for Rs 599 while the variant with 13000 mAh battery can be purchased for Rs 749. Both variants have a robust plastic build and support dual power output ports. The internal battery on both the variants can be charged via a Micro USB port.

Mi Super Bass Wireless Headphones

The newly launched Mi Super Bass Wireless have a plastic build with soft foam padding on either of the ear cups. The wireless heaphones have a 400 mAh battery which is claimed to provide a battery backup of upto 20 hours. For connectivity, the Mi Super Bass Wireless support Bluetooth 5.0 and can even be used via a 3.5 mm aux cable if need be. They are available in two colour options which include Red and Gold.

Samsung Gear S3

The Samsung Gear S3 was originally launched in the year 2017, but it proves to be a worthy offering till date. The smartwatch has a list price of Rs 28,500 but during the Amazon Prime Day sale it is being offered at a price of Rs 15,990. The Samsung Gear S3 has a Super AMOLED display with a pixel density of 360 x 360 px.

It is kitted with a dual core 1 GHz CPU and 4 GB of internal storage. The Gear S3 smart watch has 768 MB RAM and it runs on Tizen based wearable OS. It is also IP68 certified which makes it dust and water resistant. Connectivity options on the smartwatch include Bluetooth V4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n, NFC and GPS

Xiaomi AmazFit Bip Lite

Like the Mi Super Bass Wireless, the AmazFit Bip Lite has also debuted on the Amazon Prime Day. The smartwatch features a 1.28 inch always on colour touch display which is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Other notable features of the fitness tracker includes heart rate monitor (HRM) and IP 68 rating. It has 190 mAh battery which is claimed to provide a battery backup of upto 45 days depending upon the usage.

July 16, 2019
Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Gaming Laptops
It’s a great day to be a gamer! Amazon has launched its Prime Day sale. The online retailer is offering a large variety of its listed products at extremely competitive prices. It also includes some great deals on gaming laptops which will be largely appreciated by Indian gamers. We have compiled a list of top 5 best gaming laptops which offer great value for money.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX570

Asus had unveiled its TUF series of gaming laptops back in 2018. For the most part, its lineup offered competitive specifications in comparison to its competitors at reasonable prices; it will make multiple appearances later down on the list. The Asus TUF Gaming FX570 is the most affordable gaming laptop currently listed on Amazon for is Prime Day sales. It offers a 15.6 inch display that will be powered by NVIDIA GTX 1050 4GB VRAM variant for gaming purposes. The laptop features i5-8250U Intel Core CPU alongside 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD. It is being sold for INR 47,990 on Amazon’s Prime Day sales.

Pro:
- One of the most affordable gaming laptop currently available.
- Reliable specs for smooth gaming on popular games like CS:GO, Rainbow Six Siege, PUBG Lite and DOTA 2.
- Reasonable offering of RAM & ROM configurations alongside display size.
Cons:
- - Will have trouble running more demanding games like PUBG PC, and other modern AAA gaming titles of recent years.
  - The laptop does not feature a high powered gaming processor or H variant, rather the low powered U variant from Intel
ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT

The TUF gaming laptop from Asus offers few of the best features for a highly lucrative price tag. It features a 15.6 inch FHD display which has a surprising refresh rate of 120Hz. The gaming laptop offers NVIDIA’s latest GeForce GTX 1650, the latest generation budget GPU that will replace the GTX 1050. It also features the AMD’s Ryzen 3-3550H CPU with 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD. All in all it is a great buy for the price of just INR 55,990 on Amazon’s Prime Day sales.

Pros:
- 120Hz display, a rarity among budget gaming laptops.
- Great price to specifications offered ratio.
- Powerful AMD CPU with NVIDIA’s latest budget yet powerful GPU.
Cons:
- - Hitting 120 fps on some games might be difficult and users may have to drop graphical settings or even resolution, sacrificing visual fidelity for performance.
MSI Gaming GL63 9RDS-864IN 2019

MSI is a well recognised brand in the PC gaming industry. It is renowned for being a provider for PC components and gaming peripherals. The GL63 offers a 15.6-inch FHD display that runs on the 9th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU. The laptop features NVIDIA’s GTX 1050 Ti GPU with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage offering. It is available for INR 59,990 Amazon’s Prime Day sales.

Pros:
- i5-9300H is a powerful laptop processor.
- Fast SSD storage will help with quicker booting time and loading big games.
- GTX 1050 Ti is a popular and reliable GPU.
Cons:
- - 512GB is still underwhelming as a storage option and user might need to add on a separate HDD.
  - The more powerful GTX 1650 would’ve been a better offering.
ASUS TUF Gaming FX504

Asus TUF Gaming FX504 is one of the pricier gaming laptop in the list, but offers specs to validate the price tag of INR 64,990 on Amazon’s Prime Day sales. It offers a 15.6 inch FHD display with the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. The laptop features i5-8300H with 8GB of RAM. Notably, the configuration offers a pair of 1TB SSHD + 256GB SSD offering. An SSHD is a faster than an HDD but slower than the SSD. The inclusion of both only makes it a great performer at base levels.

Pro:
- Amazing specs offered at great pricing.
- The SSHD and SSD are a great plus point
- 8th Gen Intel Core i5 CPU and GTX 1050 Ti are a reliable pair.
Cons:
- - The GTX 1650 should’ve been offered at this price.
  - Cheaper laptop offers the 9th Gen Intel CPU.
ASUS TUF Gaming FX504 1060 Variant

It is essentially the same laptop as the aforementioned laptop we have just listed, however with a notable jump in performance and price. The gaming laptop offers the most powerful GPU on the list with NVIDIA’s GTX 1060 6GB variant selling for INR 69,990 on Amazon’s Prime Day sales. It also features the same i5-8300H CPU with 1TB + 256GB storage configuration.

Pros:
- It offers the most powerful graphical prowess in the entire list.
- Fast storage with quick boot times and game loading times.
Cons:
- - Most expensive gaming laptop on the list.
  - 9th Gen Intel Core CPU would’ve been a great addition.
Also Read: Live Images Of Mi A3 Leak, Official Launch Date Also Revealed

We have provided the buying links for all the gaming laptops mentioned on the Amazon Prime Day sales. These laptops will all run the latest versions on Microsoft’s Windows 10. For more updates stay tuned on iGyaan website and stay active on our social medias profile. Do let us know in the comments below if you have purchased any of the aforementioned laptops.
July 15, 2019
Amazon Prime Day Sale, Best Smartphone Deals
On the 15th of July 2015, Amazon marked its 20th anniversary which also led to the introduction of “Prime Day” sale. The sale offers a wide variety of products at heavily discounted prices or exclusive launches which are limited only to the “prime” service subscribers. Similarly, in the year 2019, the Prime Day sale will commence on the 15th of July and will continue till the 16th of July. According4ly, if you are planning to buy a new smartphone, this might be the right time to do so. Attached below is list of handsets that are either being offered on a huge discount or they have just been launched.

OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue

The OnePlus 7 is the successor to the OnePlus 6T and it was announced in the month of May. However, at the time of its launch, the smartphone was available in two colours which include Red and Mirror Grey. The company has now announced the OnePlus 7 in the “Mirror Blue” colour which can be purchased during the Amazon Prime Day Sale.

In terms of features, it accommodates a 6.41 inch AMOLED display on the front that has a water drop notch up top. The OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue, like the other colour variants is powered by a 3700 mAh battery which supports 20 W dash charging. The smartphone has a 16 MP camera on the front and 48 MP + 5 MP dual rear cameras. The OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 which is Qualcomm’s flagship chipset for 2019. The device is offered with 6 RAM + 128 GB ROM which is priced at Rs 32,999.

OnePlus 7 Pro

The OnePlus 7 Pro is the elder sibling to the OnePlus 7 and a premium smartphone that has high end features like a 90Hz refresh rate display and UFS 2.1 storage. The base variant of the handset with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM starts at Rs 48,999 which might seem steep to some users. However, existing smartphone owners can exchange their current device on Amazon and get a exchange bonus of upto Rs 15,500 which makes the OnePlus 7 Pro a fantastic deal.

Talking about features, the OnePlus 7 Pro has 6.67 inch OLED display that has an impressive refresh rate of 90 Hz. One of its key highlighting features is the motorised pop up on top which houses a 16 MP selfie camera. It is powered by a 4000 mAh battery which supports 30 W Warp charge technology. Like the OnePlus 7, it also features the Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU. It is offered in three colour variants which include Almond, Nebula Blue and Mirror Grey. It is offered in three storage variants for which the prices are listed below. The additional exchange discount of upto Rs 15,500 is available in all three variants.
- 6 GB + 128 GB
- 8 GB + 256 GB
- 12 GB + 256 GB
Samsung Galaxy M40

The Galaxy M40 is the latest addition in Samsung’s mid range smartphone lineup. The device was originally launched on the 11th of June in two colour variants which include Seawater Blue and Dark Blue. With the Amazon Prime Day sale, the company has launched another colour variant of the smartphone which is Cocktail Orange. The distinguishing feature of the Galaxy M40 is a punch hole camera which is also present in the flagship grade Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones.

The Cocktail Orange variant of the Galaxy M40, like other colour options has a 6.3 inch display that houses a 16 MP punch hole selfie camera. The device has an edge-to-edge display which looks very elegant. It features a triple rear camera setup which is comprised of 32 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP sensors. The Galaxy M40 is powered by 3500 man battery and it is kitted with the Snapdragon 675 SoC. The handset has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM which is further expandable upto 512 GB via a microSD card. The Galaxy M40 has a list price of Rs 20,490 but during the Prime Day sale, it is being sold at Rs 19,990.

iPhone XR

The iPhone XR aka the colourful iPhone was launched as an economical offering and it has become the most selling smartphone from Apple in the current launch cycle. The smartphone with 64 GB ROM was originally launched at a price of Rs 76,990 which was previously dropped close to Rs 60,000. However, during the Amazon Prime Day sale, it will sell for Rs 49,999 which is the cheapest since its launch date. Besides, users can also avail an additional exchange discount of upto Rs 10,400.

The iPhone XR features a 6.1 inch LCD display that has a wide notch up top. The rear of the smartphone has a glass back which looks very attractive. For photography, it has a 12 MP camera on the rear and a 7 MP camera on the front. A couple of highlighting features of the iPhone XR include wireless charging support and IP67 rating. The device is available in a whole host of enticing colour options which include White, Black, Blue, Coral, Red and Yellow.

Samsung Galaxy M30

Before the introduction of the Galaxy M40, the Galaxy M30 was the top tier device in the Galaxy M lineup. The Galaxy M30 has a list price of Rs 16,490 however during the Prime Day sale, it offered at a just Rs 13,990 for the variant with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. The device competes against the likes of the Redmi Note 7 and Realme 3 Pro, but it features a 6.41 inch AMOLED display and 5000 mAh battery which is unparalleled in its segment.

The Galaxy M30 is kitted with the Exynos 7904 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU. It has a 16 MP selfie camera which is housed in the water drop notch above the display and triple rear camera setup which consists of 13 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP sensors. It is offered in two colour options which include Gradation Black and Gradation Blue.

Redmi Y3

The Redmi Y3 is Xiaomi’s third selfie centric smartphone which succeed the Redmi Y2 from 2018. The device was originally launched at a price of Rs 9,999 for the base variant but during the Amazon Prime Day Sale, it is being offered at a special discount of Rs 1000. Therefore, Prime member can buy the device at a price of Rs 8,999.

The Redmi Y3 has 6.26 inch display that is safeguarded with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Its key highlighting feature, which is the selfie camera has a remarkably high resolution of 32 MP. The device also has a dual rear camera setup which consists of 12 MP + 2 MP sensor along with an LED flash. The device is kitted with the Snapdragon 632 SoC which is comprised of an Octa Core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. It is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

The Nokia 6.1 Plus was originally launched at a price fo Rs 18,499 but with the Prime Day sale it has received a massive price cut of Rs 6500. Subsequently, it can now be purchased for Rs 11,999. The Nokia 6.1 Plus has Glass and Aluminium constructions which provides for a premium design and a robust feel.

The Nokia 6.1 Plus features a 5.8 inch display that has full HD resolution. The device has a total of three cameras, out of which a 16 MP sensor is housed in notch on top of the display. While the remaining 16 MP + 5 MP sensors are placed on the rear. The device has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage which is further expandable upto 400 GB.

Mi A2

The Xiaomi A2 or the Mi A2 is the company’s second Android One certified smartphone which runs on stock Android and provides for a smooth and bloat free experience. It was originally launched at a price fo Rs 17,500 but during the Prime Day sale, it will be offered for Rs 9,999 which is the lowest the device has ever sold for. It features a 5.99 inch display with a pixel density of 403 ppi.

The Mi A2 is kitted with the Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of an Octa Core CPU. It is powered by a 3,010 mAh battery which might sound small but can provide for a day long battery backup because of Stock Android. The Mi A2 is offered in four colour variant which are as follows:
- Black
- Blue
- Gold
- Red
July 15, 2019
Amazon Is Developing A Louder Echo Speaker, Also Working On Robots

Following the sensational success of Amazon Echo smart speaker with built in Alexa VA (virtual assitant), Apple launched its own iteration of a smart speaker which is called the HomePod. The latter runs Apple’s virtual assistant Siri which is also found on iPhones and Mac computers. While the Amazon Echo was originally intended as a companion device for asking quick questions, the HomePod was designed as device that could fill up large living spaces with powerful audio.

With both companies also competing in the music streaming service category, the compact Echo speakers have fallen short in front of the stout HomePod which packs a punch sound output. In order to maintain a lead in the music streaming service, that Amazon currently has over Apple, the former plans to launch a beefier smart speaker claims a Bloomberg report.

According to the report the new Amazon Echo smart speaker is set to release by next year. In addition, the prototype that the company is currently testing features four or more number of internal tweeters. In comparison, Apple’s incorporates 7 tweeters which sort of form a beam of sound. In addition to the chunkier Echo speaker, the existing lineup is also set to receive minor updates this fall states the report.

Besides smart speakers, Amazon is also working on a ‘Alexa home robot’ that will follow the device owner around a house or a work space. Noteworthy, the Amazon branded robot stands about waist height and sports numerous cameras which will help it to easily navigate through different spaces.

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Conclusively, it seems that Amazon is bidding big on the rapidly booming smart home and appliance industry. Also the existence of personal robot suggests that company is not holding back on any technological firepower. Although it is a bit exaggerating, Amazon branded robots could very well be cooking food for you except for just reading recipes aloud via Alexa.

What are your thoughts on Amazon’s leap into the future? do let us know in the comments below!

July 12, 2019
LG Launches AI ThinQ TV Lineup With Built-In Amazon Alexa

LG has been one of the most prevalent TV brands in India. To meet the rising demands of smart televisions, the company has launched the AI ThinQ TVs lineup in the country which starts from Rs 24,990 and goes all the way upto Rs 10,99,990. Distinguishingly, all the smart TVs in the lineup have built-in Alexa and Google Assistant support.

The newly launched AI ThinQ TVs from LG are fitted with second-generation Alpha 9 processors. The processors combined with deep learning and AI (Artificial Intelligence) can automatically calibrate the TVs for optimised audio and video output. The TVs in the lineup are available from screen sizes of 32-inch to 77-inch. Moreover, they also have support for Dolby Vision, HDR10 Pro, HLG Pro HDR and Dolby Atmos.

Due to the presence of Amazon Alexa and Google voice assistant, users can wirelessly interact with their TV sets and control its different functionalities. Furthermore, the voice assistants built into the TVs can even be used to control other smart devices like lights and fans.

The NanoCell TVs in the AI ThinQ lineup also supports direct wireless streaming from Apple devices via AirPlay 2. Other features of TVs in this range include Nano Color Full Array Dimming and HomeKit. The latter enables the ability to control the television through Siri or Apple Home app.

Besides, all TVs in the AI ThinQ lineup have a wide variety of media streaming apps which include Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hotstar, YouTube, Eros Now, Zee5, AltBalaji, Hungama Play, Sun NXT and Yupp TV. The TVs also have a 2-way Bluetooth feature that allows users to wirelessly stream music from their smartphone, tablet or any other Bluetooth compatible device.

Surprisingly, TVs in AI ThinQ lineup have a unique feature called “Mobile Connection Overlay” that allows users to view both the mobile and television screens simultaneously.

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All in all, LG has populated the new AI ThinQ TV lineup with well thought out features which will make them stand out of the crowd. Especially, the wireless voice assistant functionality will be a crowd favourite.

July 10, 2019
Amazon Mi Days Sale, Top Deals On Best Selling Xiaomi Smartphones And Accessories

Xiaomi and Amazon are back with the ‘Mi Days Sale’ which is currently ongoing and will continue until June 30. During the sale, several smartphones and accessories from Xiaomi are being offered at discount. Therefore, the consumers who looking to buy any of the Mi devices mentioned below, this might be the best time to do so.

The users who are willing to replace their old devices with a brand new one can also exchange their existing smartphone. The company is offering an additional exchange bonus of upto Rs 3000 which varies depending on the user’s old handset.

Furthermore, Yes Bank credit card holders get an additional 10% discount, if they opt for this mode of payment during checkout. Following is the list of Xiaomi smartphones offered on discount during Mi Days Sale:

Redmi 6 Pro

The Redmi 6 Pro was launched last year as Xiaomi’s budget smartphone in the sub 15k price bracket. It has been discounted by up to Rs. 3,500 from its MRP. During the Mi Days Sale, the smartphone will be available at a price of Rs. 9,999 for the variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage.

To recall, the Redmi 6 Pro features a 5.8-inch display with a notch. In terms of performance, the smartphone is kitted with the Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor. A 4000mAh battery powers the device and the handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. In terms of optics, the Redmi 6 Pro has a 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup and a 5MP camera for selfies.

Xiaomi Mi A2

The Xiaomi Mi A2 is the second Android One certified smartphone from the company and is the successor to the Mi A1. During the Mi Days Sale, it will be available at a discounted price of Rs. 10,999 for the variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The version with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage is priced at Rs 15,999.

Talking about the specifications, the Mi A2 has a 5.99-inch display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 660 Octa-core SoC. It is powered by a 3010mAh battery which supports fast charging. As mentioned before, the Mi A2 is Android One certified which implies that it has a clean, stock UI with Android 9 Pie. For photography, it has a dual rear camera setup comprised of a 12MP and a 20MP sensor. The front facing camera is a 20MP sensor.

Redmi Y2

he second gen selfie focussed smartphone from Xiaomi, the Redmi Y2 will also be available at a reduced price during the Mi Days Sale. It will start at Rs 7,999 for the version with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard memory has been priced at Rs. 9,719.

The Redmi Y2 is the successor to the Redmi Y1 and features a 5.99-inch display with HD+ resolution. It runs on the Snapdragon 625 Octa-core chipset and is powered by a 3080mAh battery. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. In terms of optics, there is a dual 12MP + 5MP camera set up at the back while a 16MP sensor is responsible for selfies.

Redmi Note 5 Pro

The Redmi Note 5 Pro was launched in the Q1 of last year and it was one of the first budget device with such thin bezels and dual rear cameras. During the Mi Days Sale, it will be discounted up to Rs. 6,000 from its MRP. The version with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage has been priced at Rs. 11,600. The variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB onboard memory will be available for Rs. 11,999 for a limited time.

In terms of specifications, the Redmi Note 5 Pro has a 5.99-inch display with an FHD+ resolution. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 636 SoC and is powered by a 4000mAh battery. At the time of launch, it has Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box but has since been updated to Android 8 Oreo. The device has a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 12MP and a 5MP sensor. For selfies, there is a 20MP front camera housed above the display.

Mi Sports Bluetooth Wireless Earphones

The Mi Sports Bluetooth Wireless earphones were launched on the 28th of February in the country. They have an ergonomic design which provides for a comfortable fit. The earphones also have an in line controller which has three buttons volume up, volume down and play/pause.

The Mi Sports Bluetooth Wireless earphones have and an IPX4 rating that makes them sweat proof, making them a good companion for users who work out regularly. The Bluetooth earphones have an MRP of Rs 1,799 but during the Mi Days Sale they are available for a price of Rs 1,499.

Mi Power Bank 2i

Taking the price into consideration, Xiaomi offers one of the best power banks that have a solid build quality. It has an outer metal casing which gives it a premium look and feel. The Mi Power Bank 2i has a 10,000 mAh battery which can be charged via the top mounted USB type C port.

The Mi Power Bank 2i has dual USB A ports on the top which can simultaneously charge devices. For convenience, it also has a 4 LED indicator which denotes the amount of remaining charge. It has an MRP of Rs 1,199, however, during the Mi Days Sale it is available for Rs 899.

June 28, 2019
Amazon Sued Over Alexa Recording Children’s Voices

In a new report, a Massachusetts woman is apparently suing Amazon over privacy related issues. The woman is seeking class action status to sue the company on the behalf on recording children’s voices on eight different states. The lawsuit was filed in the federal court on Seattle on the 11th of June. Amazon is being accused of illegally recording children via its Alexa voice assistant. Additionally, the illegal recordings were also being held by the company contributing,” a massive database of billions of voice recordings containing the private details of millions of Americans.”

The woman that filed the case stated that she had bought Amazon Echo Dot in August of 2018 and was not aware that her child was being recorded. The lawsuit states that children are not eligible to provide consent to being recorded. Furthermore, children at that age are incapable of understanding the implications of having their voices recorded by a company. Most children’ privacy-related issues are filed by referencing the federal COPPA (Children’s’ Online Privacy and Protecting Act) of 1996. This invokes state law, implying that Illinois, Florida, Michigan, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Washington all require consent from both parties involved in the case of “the recording of oral communications.”

For example, Apple’s Siri voice assistant abides by these laws by deleting any recordings taken for the tasks at hand. Amazon is being targeted with accusations of forming voiceprints comprising of millions of children. This could imply the company and even the Government being able to track kids’ use of Alexa devices in various locations while cataloguing detailed information on their life. Alexa can essentially record entire communications if the wake word is recognized. The prospect can be daunting considering the device can record private questions and encounters as well.

Amazon is clear in its stance regarding user trust and privacy, however, the company collecting data of children under the age of 13 violates the COPPA regulations. The Echo Dot Kids has a system for getting parental consent, but the argument states that this feature is easily bypassable by a child. Moreover, a report shows that the voice recording on default is saved for an indefinite period of time instead of just retaining it for the given task, as defined by COPPA. These recording cannot be deleted without contacting Amazon’s customer services.

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The Amazon Echo Dot Kids serves the purpose of educating and entertaining children but the reality of storing data paints a dark picture for the tech company. A home is a place for comfort and letting one’s guard down but products like these seek to potentially invade the sacred sanctity from within.

June 15, 2019
Apple iPhone XR Discounted By Rs. 18,000 On Amazon
Apple launched the current generation of iPhones at an event in September last year. The devices launched include the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR. While the former two were the pair of flagship smartphones from the company, the latter created more buzz. Mainly because it was a more affordable, slightly specced down variant of its elder siblings. In an attractive deal on e-commerce website Amazon, the iPhone XR has been discounted for a limited time period.

iPhone XR: Price & Availability

Amazon has discounted the Apple iPhone XR in its Fab Phone Fest that is applicable until the 13th of June. Under this scheme, the 64GB variant of the smartphone will cost Rs. 58,999 down from the MRP of Rs. 76,900. The 128GB version will retail for Rs. 63,999, dropping from the MRP of Rs. 81,900. Noteworthy, the 256GB version of the smartphone is not available on sale for the time period. Interested buyers in the iPhone XR can additionally avail a discount of up to 10,150 on exchanging their old device.

iPhone XR

The iPhone XR is the most affordable smartphone from Apple in the latest iPhone series. It features an all-glass design on the front and the back with an aluminium chassis to provide rigidity. The device sports a 6.1 inch LCD display with a resolution of 1792 x 828 px. For biometrics and security, the handset uses FaceID, the company signature security technology for mobile devices.

The iPhone XR runs on the Apple A12 Bionic Processor which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. The device has a four-core GPU that is 50% faster than the A11 chip from 2018. In terms of optics, The smartphone has an f/1.8 aperture equipped single 12 MP wide-angle camera. For selfies, there is a 7 MP camera sensor housed in the notch on top of the display. In terms of memory and storage, the device is available with 3GB of RAM and the following three storage variants.
- 64GB ROM
- 128GB ROM
- 256GB ROM
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The iPhone XR is powered by a 2942 mAh battery and is IP67 certified for water and dust resistance. The smartphone is available in 5 colours, namely Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, and White.
June 12, 2019
Amazon Alexa Receiving Improvements On Indian Speech Patterns

Amazon had unveiled a new category of skill dubbed Cleo for its Indian markets back in 2018. The idea behind Cleo was to improve Alexa’s language model for its Indian users by learning from the customers themselves. The southeastern country is a key region for Amazon Alexa’s global team that is working on drastically improving the user interface.

The company identifying the potential in the market, worked on various regional languages to grow the linguistic capabilities of Amazon Alexa. The voice-based assistant has received a warm welcome in Indian homes with its Echo line up and is still gaining traction in the country. The Indian smart speakers market is currently dominated by Amazon Echo at 59 per cent of the market share while Google Home only has about 39 per cent, as reported by IDC (International Data Corporation).

With such a large user base it is inevitable that the company will seek to expand on its existing language parameters. The Amazon team dedicated to the Indian market have promised robust support on the upcoming regional languages capabilities of Alexa. The voice assistant in its current state is only capable of understanding Hinglish (Hindi-English) commands to a very limited degree.

Amazon is focusing on the content relayed by Alexa along with its contextual and cultural impacts. The company stated that Alexa must sound Indian when it comes to speaking Hindi. Several dialects and accents are being taken into account to give an actual life-like conversational experience with Amazon Alexa in real-world scenarios. Users can respond to Alexa’s English replies with Tamil, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, Telugu, Gujarati and certain other regional languages.

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Amazon Alexa is being pushed by the company to stay relevant and practical in every home with near human-like natural conversations facilitated by Machine Learning. The company has heavily invested in India for developing skills for Alexa by hiring various scientists and engineers. Available in over 80 countries and compatible with 14 languages, the Indian variant would add a lot more languages to the existing list.

June 8, 2019
Amazon Textract Service Intended For Transcribing Data Is Now Live

Amazon has unveiled a new service named Textract which enables its Web Service customers to accurately harvest text from documents. The word Textract is a combination of ‘Text’ and ‘Extract’, and it does exactly what it says. The software performs the same task as a standard OCR (Optical Character Recognition) reader, but where the OCR scanner falls short, Textract accomplishes the task effortlessly.

Amazon’s software is designed to identify various document formats and analyze its contents to process them in the desired manner. For instance, if the concerned document is a table, Textract will reproduce data in a structured form that is closest to the original data arrangement. Forms, charts and receipts are scanned and reproduced in a similar manner. And the whole process can be completed without human intervention, rendering Textract as an independent software.

The stumbling block with basic OCRs is their inability to process mixed data or data which is arranged in an non standard format. For the same reason, organizations utilize manual labour for data entry, which defies the purpose of an automated OCR. On the other hand, Amazon claims that its new service is capable of processing millions of pages in a short duration of time. Noteworthy, unlike several other similar services, machine learning experience is not necessary to use Textract states Amazon.

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Lastly, the Textract can identify organization-specific data such as security numbers and IDs and copy it into spreadsheets which are easily editable. Bigger chunks of data are loaded into databases which are then accessible via smart searches inside the Web Service. The Textract has been released in select parts of the United States (including Ohio, North Virginia, Oregon) and Ireland as of now.

May 30, 2019

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