The Moto Z2 Play is now available in India through online retailer Flipkart and offline stores. The smartphone was launched in India last week. Lenovo, the company that owns the Moto brand, has hyped the smartphone’s support for Moto Mods accessories.
The Moto Z2 Play calls these accessories an important feature of the smartphone. Mods like the Hasselblad True Zoom, a camera mod, amplify the smartphone’s ability to take pictures, while the JBL Soundboost mod adds a much better speaker to the smartphone. None of these Moto Mods are cheap, but you get a discount if you order the Moto Z2 Play with one or two of these accessories. Check out details on the Moto Z2 Play price in India and its specs.
If the Moto Z2 Play is too expensive, Lenovo’s Moto C Plus may interest you. It is a budget smartphone that will be launched in India on Monday. The Moto C Plus has a large 4000 mAh battery, which is important for anyone using a smartphone. Its pricing makes it within reach of most smartphone buyers, making the Moto C Plus a very interesting smartphone for India.
The Moto G5 Plus is now available through Amazon India in related news. The Moto G5 Plus is one of the better mid-range Android phones available in India, and until now, it was exclusive to Flipkart. If you’re in the market for a smartphone, read our Moto G5 Plus review to see if it’s what you need. Speaking of mid-range Android phones, we discussed the impact of the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6 on the Indian smartphone market on our weekly technology podcast – Orbital – and you should listen to it for potentially valuable insights.
Here’s everything else that has made the news in the world of technology today.
You Can Now Back Up Your PC To Google Drive. You can back up your entire computer to the cloud storage service with Google Drive. A version of Google Drive called Backup and Sync is released for Windows and Mac. This is an important development because until now, these cloud storage services have only focused on helping your photos and other files. Services like BackBlaze and CrashPlan focus on computer backups, and Google Drive will now compete with that.
Xiaomi announces the ‘Reward Mi’ program Xiaomi has announced a program called ‘Reward Mi’ for its customers. This allows people with an account on Mi.com (Xiaomi’s online store) to claim benefits such as early access to products and discounts. If you join the program now, you will get 50 Mi Tokens, which can be exchanged for online purchases. This is similar to loyalty programs at almost any major brand offline store or rewards points offered by credit card companies. If you buy many Xiaomi products, this program may appeal to you.
iPhone 8 May Be Waterproof and Wireless Charging If wireless charging is an essential feature for you, you will love this latest iPhone 8 rumor. It claims that the iPhone 8 will be charged wirelessly. The word comes from Wistron, one of the manufacturers of iPhones. A new report quotes the CEO of Wistron saying that the upcoming iPhone will be wirelessly charged. It also claims that it also mentions supports waterproof wireless charging.
You can finally leave GIF comments on Facebook. GIFs are now 30 years old; can you believe it? After being on the internet for so long and seeing a resurgence thanks to internet memes, the image format is finally supported in Facebook comments. If you think words aren’t enough to respond to something on Facebook, share a GIF instead. GIFs were already supported on other Facebook apps like WhatsApp and Messenger, and it’s about time Facebook comments joined the party.
Is Firefox the most efficient web browser? Mozilla Firefox now claims to be the most efficient web browser on all platforms. Firefox 54, the company claims, is faster and uses less RAM than its competitors. Firefox claims the browser was very RAM efficient on Windows, macOS, and Linux in its tests. It’s probably only a matter of time before other browsers improve their efficiency, but it’s good to see Firefox focus on improving something it’s been criticized for.
Samsung Galaxy S8+ beats iPhone 7 Plus in Consumer Reports ratings. According to Consumer Reports, a publication that rates several consumer products, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ ranks higher than iPhone 7 Plus. The magazine praised the Samsung smartphone for its design and battery life. The S8+’s bezel-less display may have been one of the factors behind its top score. The smartphone receives a firmware update that adds Android’s June security patch.
Apple wants to make iPhone a ‘one-stop shop’ for medical records A new report states that Apple is working on making the iPhone a ‘one-stop shop’ for all your medical records. The report claims that Apple is already discussing this with hospitals, developers, and other industry experts. According to the report, the iPhone will soon be able to store clinical data, such as lab results and allergy lists.
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless In-Ear Headphones Launched in India Sennheiser is an audio brand with a presence in stores across India. It has now launched the Sennheiser Momentum in-ear wireless headphones in India. The Momentum series headphones are known for their premium build quality, and this pair will appeal to those who want high-quality wireless in-ear headphones. These headphones have NFC support, and Sennheiser claims they have a battery life of 10 hours.
Microsoft’s AI gets a perfect score in Mrs. Pac-Man. With time and development, all forms of AI will be smarter than humans. We’ve already seen Google’s AlphaGo beat people at Go, a game that requires a lot of intuition. Microsoft’s AI has gotten a perfect score in the cult classic Ms. Pac-Man. The game has been around for 35 years, and people have never managed to get the perfect score – a million points.
