Which smart speaker; Google, Alexa or Siri?

 

As we are getting smarter, Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri have become our digital helpers which are living inside our devices and reacting to our spoken commands to play music, and teach the spelling of those difficult homework words

If the user want a voice assistance platform, the user'll have to pick a champ.This article will explain the various options to choose the one that best meets the needs, along with the right smart speaker for the home.

How to Command Smart Speaker

Every smart speaker is called with a particular word, like "Alexa" for Alexa, "Hey, Google" for Google, and "Siri" for Siri. After they listen to the user, the user are at liberty to ask for whatever the user want. The question is how to ask.

All three voice assistants are very easy to talk to, but they can misbehave if the user don't use the proper syntax. Alexa especially needs to be spoken to in certain ways to get the results which is required. Once user is used to talking to Alexa and understand how to best phrase the userr requests it is not  a problem, but too often the voice assistant can get confused if the user use an unfamiliar term or if it is phrased in an unfamiliar way.

Google Assistant and Siri are both very much better at recognizing natural language, and generally much less frustrating to talk to. Amazon has recently begun integrating its new A1Z neural processor to its range of Echo speakers to  improve machine learning, but for now, its better to go with Google and Apple.

Smart Home and its Management

Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri can control almost any smart home device nowadays. In Alexa and Google apps, and with the help of new Siri Shortcuts feature, the user can set up different rooms of multiple devices to control, and set up multi-step routines, like "I'm leaving the house."

Most newer smart home devices are based on Wi-Fi-and hubless, or otherwise work with Alexa and Google Assistant, so the user should be covered.

If the user're going to use Siri to control the smart home, the user want to make sure the smart home devices the user buy are HomeKit-compatible, and the user have a HomePod, the iPad, or Apple TV to use as a hub. The user will then be able to create rooms, groups, and multi-step routines, and control the user’s devices remotely, but only from iOS. Apple's Home app is gorgeous, but the user have to be completely with Apple for it to work well.

Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri can all be used to control a home entertainment center or television, with a compatible TV or appropriate hardware addition like an Amazon Fire TV for Alexa, a Chromecast for Android TV for Google Assistant.

 

Third-Party Skills

Amazon's ecosystem of voice assistant has been powered by large number of third-party skills and Amazon website has a directory of them. These skills do everything from giving the user the user local transit status, to checking the user credit card balance, to trivia about the user favourite college football team, to playing games and singing songs. However, the user have to seek out the skills the user want, and use the very specific syntax they want the user to use.

 

Google Assistant has very less skills, but those skills are steadily growing. It tends to accept and understand more free-form conversation rather than demanding specific word-by-word syntax, making it easier to use with these skills. The user can check out Google's skills (which it calls "actions") in its convenient web-based directory.

Telephone Calls

All of the voice assistants will let the user make phone calls from the user’s smart speaker. Alexa and Google make free phone calls directly. Google Assistant will call numbers in the US and Canada through Google Duo. Alexa will call anyone in the US, Canada, and Mexico, but not toll-free numbers. The HomePod can be used as a speakerphone for the user’s phone, but the user have to start the call on the user’s phone.

How Do Smart Speakers Sound?

All smart speakers can play music from the user’s phone and laptop, but if the user is relying only on voice commands, then the user will have to rely on cloud services. Alexa speakers will also play Amazon music. Google Assistant speakers will play from Google Play and The YouTube music, including tunes the user've uploaded to the user’s own Google account library. Siri on the HomePod and HomePod mini will play Apple Music and songs from the user’s Apple Music account. For any of these services, the user can just ask the smart speaker to start playing music from them.

Almost all the smart speakers also support Bluetooth connections so the user can stream audio directly from the user’s tablet, or computer. Several speakers also feature 3.5mm ports, though some are output-only.

The Nest Mini and Echo Dot have both made strong strides in sound quality, but they are not capable to really fill a room, and are not quite good enough to be primary music speakers. As mentioned, the user can use them to control better speakers.

The Perfect Smart Speaker for The user

At the current moment, Google Assistant seems the superior voice assistant for smart speakers. Amazon and its ecosystem has more third-party skills, but Google is built into Android phones which has the largest ecosystem now and has better natural-language query understanding, and that makes a big difference.

Whatever voice assistant the user go with, the size and the power and the price all have to be considered. The Echo Dot and Nest Mini are the cheapest entry points into Alexa and Google Assistant. The elder siblings Echo, HomePod mini, and Nest Audio are fairly powerful but still affordable smart speakers that can be sufficient to fill a room with sound. And if the user really want to get loud, the Echo Studio and HomePod are among the biggest, and priciest, of the bunch.

And if the user want video support as well, there are always smart displays, which are basically smart speakers with touch screens.

-Nilanjan Kala

Nagpur

 

Truly Wireless Charging Experience

 

Tangled in wires!! The problem of our current generation. We are currently in a digital era and the devices we use are smart devices. From phone to tablet to laptops to television to smartwatches, every device is digital and they need wired charging for their functioning. Cables and charging have become the greatest headache for most of us.

But Xiaomi takes it otherwise, what is a pain for the whole world becomes an opportunity for Mi. Xiaomi introduced Mi Air Charge technology which is  “remote charging technology” and can charge multiple devices simultaneously and will recharge a smartphone that’s being used, “while walking around or even when something’s in the way”. The company outlines how the technology works in a blog post. The transmitter looks quite large, as large as perhaps a living room side-table next to a couch. The transmitter can provide a 5W charge wirelessly to a smartphone. This kind of charging has nothing to do with the Qi standard. The smartphones need to be outfitted with a “miniaturized antenna array with built-in ‘beacon antenna’ and ‘receiving antenna array’.” The smartphone has 14 antennas to convert a millimeter wave signal that’s emitted by the charging pile. The signal is converted into electric energy through a rectifier circuit. In its current state, Xiaomi’s remote charging technology can charge multiple devices with a 5W current within a radius of “several meters”. Xiaomi claims that physical objects don’t reduce the charging efficiency, but this must have some caveats.

Yes!! The dream is not long enough when your device will only make your life easy and make you smart without providing any hassle of charging whatsoever.

-Nilanjan Kala

 

Apple iPhone 12

 Why Buy Apple iPhone 12?

Super Retina XDR Display is more immersive giving awesome clarity defining every detail. A14 Bionic Chip Processor lets you install and run as many apps as you like MagSafe Wireless Charging support with up to 15 Watts

Brilliant Camera Combination includes the dual rear camera and single front camera to capture your moments Buy the Apple iPhone 12 which flaunts an amazing display, brilliant camera and powerful processor. Available in awesome colours, it flaunts a trendy design which is straightforward to carry and is crafted for perfect grip. Its 2775 mAh Lithium-ion battery is ideal for continuous working as long as you don’t hand over because it certainly won’t. It supports MagSafe wireless charging up to 15 Watts, Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 Watts, charging via USB to the computer system or power adapter. Fast-charge capable: up to 50 per cent charge in 30 minutes with 20 Watt adapter or higher. The smartphone features a striking screen which gives you a 15.49 cm all-screen OLED Display. This Super Retina XDR display offers awesome clarity. Now you'll see and do more of what you're keen on , without interruption. The resolution is of 2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 ppi. Comes with fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 600 cm up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529. Use Apple iPhone 12 which features a storage of 64GB that permit you store files in ease. This smartphone runs on iOS 14 operating system. It is equipped with Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor. Comes with Siri support as well. It comes with 5G (sub-6 GHz) support. Has Ceramic Shield front, Glass back and aluminium design. Comes with Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) support.

When you get Apple iPhone 12 online, you get an awesome companion. It features Hexa-Core A14 Bionic chip processor with Next-generation Neural Engine, so you'll play hi-end games or run heavy files and perform tasks without fear about the performance. The upgraded CPU ensures a seamless reaction time , allowing you to multitask, play games or run any heavy task without fear about the operation speed. It comes with the splash-resistant design. With 4GB RAM you'll install multiple applications and run all of them together without disturbing the speed of the phone. It flaunts an excellent combination of 12 MP Ultra-wide and 12 MP wide cameras. It takes awesome shots. It offers with a Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High-Key Mono), Night mode (Ultra Wide, Wide), etc. Also offers with HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps. The 12 MP front camera offers more natural and personalized options, delivering the stunning selfies. Selfies haven't been so clear, approximately stunning before. It also offers a Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Night mode, Time-lapse video with stabilisation, etc.

Apple 2020 Launches

 The date was January 9,2007. The world was going to witness something new, something spectacular. You must have guessed it by now. It is the first ever iPhone laugh by One of the best presenters of the world - Steve Jobs. Since then the yearly apple events are widely awaited as they once considered something which will be ground-breaking and highly innovative. The 2020 apple event occurred on September 15,2020 which is named as Time files Event. On this event Apple launched for devices and one service.

Apple Watch Series 6- A fitness partner that measures all the ways you more. Provides meaningful health insights and a connection to the people and things you care about most. Its unique activity rings show your daily activity. It keeps you motivated with awards, personalised coaching and activity competitions. It has multiple number of workouts and you can splash with the watch as it is water resistant up to 50 metres. Unusually high or low heart rates and irregular heart rhythms (known as arrhythmias) could be signs of a serious condition. But many people do not recognise the symptoms, so the underlying causes often go undiagnosed. Notifications in the Heart Rate app will alert you to these irregularities so you can act and consult your doctor. Apple Watch has apps that help you focus on your overall health and wellness by letting you easily track your menstrual cycle, protect your hearing from loud sounds and practise mindfulness. With the ECG app, Apple Watch Series 6 is capable of generating an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram. It’s a momentous achievement for a wearable device that can provide critical data for doctors and peace of mind for you. With Maps, you can find driving, walking, transit or cycling directions to wherever you are going and get a tap on the wrist when it is time to turn. It can measure blood oxygen saturation. If you have the Series 6 Apple watch, you may not need to use a dedicated pulse oximeter. Apple Watch Series 6 also has a new Solo Loop, which has a single band with no clasp. It is made of silicone and is being launched in seven colours. There is another version of this called Braided Solo Loop. Apple Watch Series 6 price starts at Rs. 40,900 in India.

Apple Watch SE- Loved the Apple Watch 6! But it is too pricey right. Apple has got a cheaper alternative. The Apple Watch SE appears to be an upgraded version of the Apple Watch Series 3. It has the same S5 chip for twice the performance of Series 3. Apple watch SE will be available in the cellular models. It will also support altimeter, Fall Detection, swim proofing, etc. It has got almost all the goodness of the Series 6 except ECG, oximeter etc. The Apple Watch SE starts at Rs 29,900 in India.

iPad 8th Gen- The iPad 8th Gen has the A12 Bionic chip, authentication via Touch ID and a similar factor like the 7th generation. The processor is the biggest improvement as the previous generation was using an A10. The A12 Bionic was used on the iPhone X series. The iPad 8th Gen also supports Apple Pencil and Apple's Smart Keyboard cover. The iPad 8th Gen starts at Rs. 29,900 in India.

iPad Air (2020)- The iPad Air has a redesigned body with flat borders that allows it to support the second-generation Apple Pencil. It sports a single rear camera and a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display. The Touch ID fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button on the iPad Air (2020). The iPad Air (2020) has the new A14 Bionic chip, which is expected to be powering the iPhone 12 series too. Apple says the A14 is based on the 5nm process technology, which is an industry first according to the company. Apple says the iPad Air (2020) offers 40% better CPU performance and 30% better graphics performance than the last generation iPad Air. It also gets more iPad Pro features such as support for Magic Keyboard, USB-C, better camera performance, and faster LTE performance too. Price starting at Rs 54,900 in India.

Apple One – Apple was individually providing all its services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, Apple fitness+ and iCloud. If any user wants to use all the services of Apple, then the customer must shell out a large amount of money. So, Apple solved the issue with this combined service which provides all the services. It will be launching in India later this year and Indian pricing will be revealed at that time.

Apart from that, Apple has launched iPad OS 14 which has resolved the pain point and brought some amazing features of the apple pencil. The apple pencil now can be used across the iPad. It can be used to write the website address and surf the net. It can be used to make notes which will be transformed into text instantly. With the advent of iPad OS 14, the whole iPad can be used using the pencil without any textual intervention.

Apple has brought some much-needed changes to its line-up of devices which are technologically superior with advanced usability. They will be coming up with their iPhone 12 series in the upcoming months. If you are looking to buy a laptop replacement, or wanted a smart companion for your mobile and yourself or some digital notebook or some platform which provides unified services, you can land on the Apple India page and find quality solution for every need and want of yours.

- Nilanjan Kala

"Ballie" the constant companion

 -Nilanjan Kala

Companionship is one of the first feelings we experience as human beings. Starting from the mother's first touch to own child's goodbye, we continuously need a companion throughout the life who will care for us and take care of us. We are currently living in a digital age, which enabled us to stay connected 24*7 with everyone, but at the same time, we are much disconnected than before.

his modern-day problem has made the need for companionship even more desirable, and we keep wondering about different possibilities. Is it possible if someone can wake you up in the morning by removing curtains like your parents used to do? What if someone can wake you up with good music and a positive quote in a giant screen like an elder sibling! How would you feel if someone can maintain the air conditioner temperature, clean the house with a vacuum cleaner, prepare hot water for shower, defrost your foods and veggies, ready the toaster like a house-maid? Will life be super easy if someone can guide you every time you get into the wrong posture while doing exercise! What if someone can take care of our elder parents or pets when you are in the office and inform you instantly if there is an emergency! I guess each one of us desires one or all of the things mentioned. If I say, you can get all the things through a modern solution! Yes, you heard it right!! There is a device that provides a solution for all these problems, a perfect personalized companion who will understand, take care of you, your family, your pets as well as your house throughout the day. The name is Ballie, Samsung Ballie!!

Samsung Ballie- It is a small ball-shaped robot that helps you around the house. Samsung claims that with the help of AI, Ballie will be a tool that can act as a medium that can help customers connect with smart devices in their homes, and it can be a personalized companion to your kids and pets. The small round shaped structure helps it to follow you and move across the house. The embedded high-resolution camera can help it capture and provide solutions as per the needs of the user. The smart voice recognition makes it user friendly for all the members of the family.

We can access Ballie from the phone by which the user can interact with it and use it as a security device to get live feeds on parents, kids, and pets at home. Let's see what Ballie will do for us. Once you wake up, it can show you an enlightened video wishing you good morning at your TV. When you moved to the kitchen, it will help you with your hot beverage as per your choice, ready to be served in your beverage maker. While you are performing your morning routines, it will remind you of all the essential events and fetch news from your favourite genre. Then it will act as your personalized trainer who will capture your moves while exercising from all directions and give you a report and feedback of your performance in the device of your choice. After that, when you are going for the shower, it will prepare the water temperature as per your preference to give you a refreshing bathing experience. Once you left for the office, it will be staying at your house like a guarding angel taking care of your family and your home.

It will keep reminding your parents about medicines, keep checking them whether they are doing good or not, and will clean your house with a vacuum cleaner before you return from the office. Once you are back from the office, you will be welcomed by Ballie with a temperature of your choice. Ballie also takes care of safety as you can accidentally step over it and fall. So it always maintains a distance of one meter. Ballie is like for everyone, and it is everywhere. It is like the perfect companion we are waiting. Currently, Samsung Ballie has showcased its capabilities at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, and it is supposedly going into production very soon. We hope that Ballie reaches our house very soon and become the perfect companion we all are waiting for!

Latest Handsets in the Current Market

The market is changing & due to the worldwide lockdown for coronavirus, the technology market has suffered a slowdown. The R&D department has been shut for months & thus new phones in the market are a bit slow. Companies are trying to undergo extremely cost-cutting strategies. Some are switching to Mediatek Processor to cope up the loss that occurred.

Several companies have increased the price of their existing models. Even the tax required to pay in the mobiles has also increased. Thus, in short, you won't get the mobile at a price that you used to get before Corona.

Honor has launched Honor 9S which seems to be the best starting range phone as on today

2GB 32GB
3020mah Battery
MediaTek Processor 
2+1 Dual Sim+SD Slot

Rs.5999

Samsung Galaxy M31s is a little high priced but has quality goods 6000mah 🔋 25W charger great camera & high performance

6GB 128GB

6000mah Battery

Exynos 9611 Processor

2+1 Dual Sim+ SD Card

Rs.19,499

Honor 9A has awesome camera & fingerprint sensor with a big battery & affordable pricing

3GB 32GB
5000mah Battery
MediaTek Processor
2+1 Dual Sim+SD Slot

Rs.8999

OnePlus Nord, the quality of product at a much lower price than usual

6GB + 64GB is priced as the cheapest version

6GB 64GB
Snapdragon 765 5G

4115 mah Battery
Rs.24999

So, there you go all caught up with the latest market for mobile smartphone launches. Also, Redmi is launching a new phone called Redmi Prime which is the global version of Redmi 9 & is rumoured to be priced around Rs. 10,999 & has a big 5000mah battery.

Hope this will help you! See you around.

Top 5 Daily Apps Used by Us

In today’s world, our smartphone plays a very important role. So, let us take a look at the most used apps by people all over the world.

• Whatsapp– Communication
• Facebook– Social
• Messenger– Communication
• Gmail– Communication
• Chrome– Browse

There you go your 5 Most used apps in today’s world.

Some handset comes with few apps already integrated

Google makes Premium App Google Meet Free to all users

Yes, you heard it right, due to recent events of Coronavirus outbreak, there had been an increasing demand for video calls.
Previously video calling/conferencing was not an issue or the demand was none.
But things changed, big companies like Whatsapp, Google had been working hard to launch mass video calling apps like Zoom. In this race, Google has beaten others very quickly by making its Premium app, Google Meet free to all users.

Google Meet- Secure Video Conferencing App
(100+ Video Conferencing)

This app supports video calling over 100 Participants. Thus making it easy for people to trust this app, those who are not confident about using Zoom.
In a recent report, Zoom is trying their best to beef up their security to 256-bit encryption.

Is Fast Charger Good For You Phone?

No, it is not because charging your device quickly heats up your battery and thus decreases the battery life. If you use a slow charger it will not heat up the device much. Thus comparatively increase your device's battery life.

A Phone being fast charge will get heated more than a normal charging

You should also try to keep in mind that, the optimum battery Percentage is from 20% - 100%. This is the sweet spot a phone battery enjoys or lives long.

Don't wait to charge your phone until it gets below 10% ever, it might damage the battery 

Taking Your phone to 1% or 5% is very harmful & detrimental for the health of the battery. Kindly try to avoid it whenever possible.

Top 5 Mobile Brands in India

• Realme

• Samsung

• Redmi

• One plus

• Oppo