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Asus ROG Phone 5 Review: Is it the ultimate gaming smartphone?
Asus has been creating some buzz in the phone industry. With their ROG phone series, they appear to conquer the world. From the hardware to software, from outlook to battery, Asus ROG Phone 5 provides endless options and opportunities for gamers. However, the Asus ROG series may not attract a vast audience, but they have a selective fan base who would always try to play games on their phone. Although his phone is yet to hit the market, we have researched its features and will discuss that in this article.
Asus ROG Phone 5 Release Date
Asus has announced its addition in March 2021. But they are yet to announce the release date. Though nothing is official, they may release it in April or early June. However, they may take a few months too.
Price and Configuration
Asus ROG Phone 5 came from its base model ROG Phone 5 Pro and Ultimate. In terms of memory and RAM, This phone will come in three different variations, 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, 16 GB RAM with 256 GB storage. The good thing about this phone is that it comes with an Aero Active Cooler fan and extra buttons separately so that your phone doesn't get hot while playing games for a long time.
Although the worldwide price for this phone is not confirmed yet, they have announced the approximate price for the European market. Let's look at the price with the conversion rate.
8GB RAM/128GB Storage - €799 (~$950 / £684) or Tk81321.02 (Tk1 equivalent to Tk101.78)
12GB RAM/256GB Storage - €899 (~$1,069 / £769) or Tk91498.86 (Tk1 equivalent to Tk101.78)
16GB RAM/256GB Storage - €999 (~$1,188 / £855) or Tk 101676.71 (Tk1 equivalent to Tk101.78)
We get to know that Asus ROG Phone 5 offers two color variations: storm white and phantom black model.
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Design
The phone comes with some angular design that intensifies the text reading of the model "ROG" as well as "Republic of Gamers." Besides, it also offers RGB color-changing light on the back and has a PMOLED (Passive Matrix OLED) on display.
Sized at 6.8 x 3.1 x 0.36 inches and weighs at 8.4, ROG Phone 5 is one of the thickest and largest phones in recent time. But It allows an excellent ventilation system and comes with a large battery. However, thickness and weight should be a concern, but the height of the phone eliminates the possibility to use it in one hand.
It comes with USB Type-C on both the bottom a side of the phone which ensures that you can charge in any position while gaming. However, most of the time, you will play in the landscape mode. Hence, Asus makes the side port more powerful with USB Type-C 3.1. The side port has a rubberized cover that can be put over the accessory's connector.
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Display
The ROG Phone 5 offers a custom 6.8-inch FHD+ Samsung AMOLED display, which also comes with HDR10+ support. The blistering fast 144Hz refresh rate balances the performance synchronized with the battery life. Besides, the touch sampling of the phone at 300Hz never slows your phone down. Although gaming is the priority of ROG Phone 5, it also HRD10+ content on its large display.
Audio
It comes with front-facing speakers, which give you a loud performance while gaming or watching any video without headphones. Besides, the audio system reduces any kind of distortion to some limit. To connect the wireless headsets, it comes with Bluetooth 5.2 support to give you a fast and outstanding audio experience.
Asus ROG 5 Phone Camera
It offers a triple camera on the back, and Asus has used Sony cameras to provide the ultimate performance. The primary camera is a 64MP f/1.8 wide-angle from SONY IMX686. Other two camera feature 13MP f/2.4 ultrawide and 5MP f/2.0 macro. However, the only front camera is 24-megapixel (f/2.45).
Software
ROG Phone 5 runs on Android 11 which is perfectly synced with the ROG UI and offers the fastest experience used to experience with aesthetic graphics touches. However, it comes with some preloaded software that might not be necessary for your games. But the phone can give you the opportunity to optimize it based on your game's need.
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Charging and Battery Life
To enhance the uninterrupted gaming ability Asus ROG Phone 5 comes with a 6,000mAh battery, which is one of the largest batteries available in mainstream smartphones. On top of that, the battery life is outstanding as you can use the phone continuously for 10+ hours, which includes gaming, web browsing, talking, etc.
Furthermore, the 6,000mAh are separated into two 3,000mAh batteries. As a result, the 65W fast charging option boosts the charging capabilities. It can charge 44% of the battery in just 15 minutes which reaches 70% in 30 minutes.
Performance
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor gives the ultimate experience to handle your everyday android tasks. With this speedy processor, you can easily swipe between the screens, multitasks, and launch the heavy apps effortlessly. Besides, the highly performed RAM makes every task simple, like a piece of cake.
It comes with three different memory and RAM variations, which allow you to play any kind of android game with the highest graphical features. Eventually, you will experience the ultimate performance while using the phone for games or browsing, or even using heavy apps.
Bottom Line
It is obvious that Asus ROG 5 is the ultimate gaming smartphone in recent days. But it may not lead the smartphone world for a long time, as the competitors always bring out improved phones every year. But for the gaming niche, it can beat any other phones for now. Besides, with the surge of the game streaming industry, this phone will surely grab some authentic gamers.
If you want to have a fantastic and fastest mobile gaming experience, you can try ROG Phone 5. It is assumed that Phone 5 will add an extraordinary value to the Asus ROG flagship Android categories.
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Update on Annihilation: First Ever Bangladeshi Competitive Multiplayer Game
Annihilation is the first-ever competitive multiplayer FPS game in Bangladesh. It is developed by a team of Bangladeshi developers named Crisis Entertainment Ltd. Annihilation will be their first game that is based in Bangladesh. The gaming industry in Bangladesh is yet to see any significant acceleration. In other words, the Bangladeshi gaming industry is yet to see any hope. Annihilation can make a revolution. However, the game is not released yet, so making any kind of prediction on that will be critical. Therefore, we will have to wait until the game gets released. Here we will discuss the latest updates on the game and its details.
Update on Annihilation
Bangladeshi Gamers have been waiting for this game for a long time. However, Crisis Entertainment appears to be done with the development as they have announced the release date. Annihilation will finally release on April 30, 2021. Previously the company has released the trailer along with gameplay and characters. Fans are tired of waiting for the games. Changing the release rate over and over has dimed the hype about the game. But true gamers are always looking forward to it, which is visible on Annihilation’s official Facebook group. More than 39 thousand.
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Plot Setting
The game is based on a very interesting story. The story renders the real Bangladesh in a science fiction plot. As per the story, an alien ship arrived in the march. The ship looks like the alien ship used in the Superman movie. After that, you will get to see Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, where the aliens landed and started spreading panic everywhere in the world. That’s how the game will start and progress through different missions.
Characters
Annihilation contains eight different characters in the game. You can choose any character you want and start your playing. However, some may find this looks like Apex Legend Game. However, Annihilation’s characters are different from the Apex Legend. All eight characters will be played to save the world from aliens. Among the eight characters, the company has included a special character, which is Salman Shah. We will discuss this character later.
According to different sources, the game’s story will also be shared with other games. This game will be part of the shared universe. Hence more parts will be released later on later.
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Walton launches new models of all-in-one computers
Walton Digi-Tech Industries, a subsidiary of Walton Group, has launched three new models of All-in-One PC. The PCs of Unify S22 series are available in the market now.
Walton officials said they had previously marketed several models of Unify Alpha22 series All-in-One PCs. The new series has been released with updated and new features.
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All-in-One PC is an ideal device for those who feel comfortable working in a certain place for a long time. The devices can also be easily used as a means of any kind of work or entertainment at home.
The models in this series include Intel's 10th generation Pentium Gold, Core i3 and Core i5 processors.
All the variants have 8 GB 2666 MHz dual-channel DDR4 RAM, which can be expanded up to 32 GB. All models have a 1TB hard drive as well as dual storage for 128GB SSD in the Pentium Gold and Core i3 variants and 256GB SSD in the Core i5 variant.
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Also, all the new models feature a 21.5-inch anti-glare full HD display with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
The graphics unit has Intel UHD 630 graphics and an Intel H410 chipset. In addition to the Ethernet port, there is built-in Wi-Fi for internet connectivity.
Bluetooth is available for file-sharing or wireless connectivity with advanced built-in speaker facilities. A special feature of the devices is its 2-megapixel camera, which is suitable for video-conferencing.
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The prices of Unify S22 series range from Tk43,950 to Tk56,850 depending on the models.
Students can get a scholarship of up to Tk1 lakh while purchasing the device, read a press release issued on Saturday.
New realme 8, C series smartphones to be launched this Eid
Technology brand realme will bring two more smartphones to the market from its 8 and C series each.
The upcoming smartphone from the realme 8 series has a split design and uses a splicing process to create a stunning combo experience of the real world and digital world. Also, with a thickness of less than 8mm, the smartphone only weighs 177 grams.
On April 3, the brand launched realme 8 Pro and realme C21.
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Realme 8 series belongs to the brand's number series, which is for mid-range users. The company's newly introduced 8 series boasts a superb camera setup and other necessary features.
Earlier, realme 8 Pro was launched with a 108MP camera phone with 50W SuperDart Charge, which takes only 17 minutes to get 50% charged in a fast and safe way.
Also, 8 Pro has one of the highest pixels in the smartphone industry now, reads a press release.
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"Apart from Smart-ISO technology, ultra-fast in-display fingerprint scanner and 16MP in-display selfie camera that 8 Pro comes equipped with, this phone has also adopted Infinite Bold Design and AG-Crystal Process technology, making the design very gorgeous," it adds.
However, realme started its Bangladesh journey with the "best looking entry-level smartphone" from the C series.
C basically stands for colour – something that represents myriads of things associated with the youths such as feelings, personalities, cultures, interests and even preferences.
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Realme C21, "the first entry-level all-rounder with TUV Rheinland high-reliability quality certification," features 13MP AI triple camera and instant fingerprint sensor.
"The Helio G35 12nm Octa-core 64bits Processor makes the performance of realme C21 smooth," the company says.
Lenovo legion duel 2 Gaming Smartphone Review: Is it worth buying?
After weeks of teasing, Lenovo’s newest gaming smartphone finally appears to get released. Although it is yet to be available worldwide, it will be available soon under a different name tag. Over the last few years, the demand for gaming phones is skyward. As a result, renowned phone companies have been focusing on gaming phones. And Lenovo is not different. They have introduced different gaming phones over the past few years. Besides, they have always been trying to beat the competitors, and they are successful with them. It is expected that the new legion duel 2 is going to attract pro gamers.
If you are a gamer and want to buy legion 2, you may check this in-depth review before buying it.
Lenovo Legion Duel 2 price and release date
Although the company is yet to declare any specific release date, it is expected to get a first release in the European market. However, the initial date could be in May. After that the UK market might get it, but no release date is firm yet. We have not heard any release date for the USA and South Asian markets either. But we will update as soon as Lenovo announces the release date.
Initially, the price for the UK market is set to start at £699, which is approximately AU$1,250 or $950 or Tk80553.47 ($1 equivalent to Tk84.79) for 12 GB ROM and 256 GB of storage. However, you may also go for the largest variant for £899, approximately AU$1,600 or $1,250 or Tk105991.41 ($1 equivalent to Tk84.79) for 512 GB of storage.
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Design and display
From the name, you can already understand that legion duel 2 is specially built for gamers. So, they focused more on the landscape orientation so that gamers can play the games effortlessly. And it is the main purpose of the phone while talking, and other features also got emphasized.
It is designed as thick, while the thinnest point is 9.9 mm, and the thickest part is 12.56 mm. Besides, it weighs a bit higher than other gaming phones in this category. It weighs 259 grams which is great to hold while you use it in the landscape mode.
The rear part of the phone features some indents, which is feasible to place your finger. However, this might not be the coolest for all, but it can help with the accessibility and refrain you from using any extra controller. The indents also come with maple controls, which we have seen before on the previous version of the legion phone.
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A huge 6.92-inch display with 1080 x 2460 resolution and 144Hz refresh rate should provide you an unforgettable experience. Besides, the 720Hz touch sample rate also emphasizes its credibility as a gaming phone.
According to the first look of the phone, the display is bright and crisp, which is highly essential for gaming. The phone has a pop-up selfie camera on the right-hand edge of the phone instead of the cutout selfie camera.
So, this feature allows you to take selfies while you use the phone on the landscape. You can directly open up the camera app directly in the landscape mood. However, you can close the camera by pressing the power button located at the top of the camera.
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Camera and battery
At the first look, it seems that the camera of legion duel 2 is pretty similar to the first version, which is considered suitable for most of the users.
Legion 2 contains a 64MP main camera alongside a 16MP ultra-wide in the back, while the selfie camera is 44MP. The front-facing selfie camera is designed to make it perfect for streaming. Furthermore, the front camera can record 4K videos at 60 and 60 frames/ second.
It offers a 5,500mAh battery which is bigger than the first version of the phone. So, it is reasonable to think that the battery will last longer while playing games for a long time.
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It also comes with 900W fast charging features; however, you will need a separate charger for that. Besides, it comes with 65W default fast charging features, and the charger is included in the box. The battery has two ports to power it up, and you may need to use both ports to get the fast-charging features.
One port is located on the left-hand edge of the phone, while the other one is on the bottom edge of the phone. The location of these ports allows you to charge the phone even when you play, especially in the landscape position.
Gaming and Specs
The legion phone 2 operates via Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, which is considered the fastest processor for the android phone in today’s world. The processor helps them to start the high definition as quickly as possible. Besides, it helps to have a great graphic experience for any kind of game.
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The phone comes with a specially designed twin turbo-fan which enhances the cooling system and helps your phone to remain cool and stop from overheating while playing games continuously.
It comes in two variants, 16 GB and 12 GB Rom. The internal memory comes with two variants, too, 256GB and 512 GB.
The Lenovo legion dual 2 is a 5G ready phone. So, if you have a compatible career or network service, you can easily connect to the fastest internet.
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Verdict
This phone is solely made for gamers. And compared to the other gaming phones, it can be said that legion 2 offers absolute top-end specs. Since we are yet to get the phone in our hands for the full review, this review should give you an initial view of the phone.
Australian judge rules Google misled Android users on data
Google broke Australian law by misleading users about personal location data collected through Android mobile devices, a judge found Friday.
The Federal Court decision was a partial win for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the nation’s fair trade watchdog, which has been prosecuting Google for broader alleged breaches of consumer law since October 2019.
Justice Thomas Thawley found that Google misled Android mobile device users about personal location data collected between January 2017 and December 2018.
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“This is an important victory for consumers, especially anyone concerned about their privacy online, as the court’s decision sends a strong message to Google and others that big businesses must not mislead their customers,” Commission Chair Rod Sims said in a statement.
“We are extremely pleased with the outcome in this world-first case,” he added.
Google is considering an appeal to the full bench of the Federal Court.
“The court rejected many of the ACCC’s broad claims,” a Google statement said.
“We disagree with the remaining findings and are currently reviewing our options, including a possible appeal,” Google added.
The judge ruled that when users created a new Google account during the initial set-up process of their Android device, Google misrepresented that the “Location History” setting was the only Google account setting that affected whether Google collected, kept or used personally identifiable data about their location.
But another Google account setting titled “Web & App Activity” also enabled Google to collect, store and use personally identifiable location data when it was turned on, and that setting was turned on by default.
The judge also found that when users later accessed the “Location History” setting on their Android device during the same time period to turn that setting off, they were also misled because Google did not inform them that by leaving the “Web & App Activity” setting switched on, Google would continue to collect, store and use their personally identifiable location data.
Similarly, between March 2017 and Nov. 29, 2018, when users later accessed the “Web & App Activity” setting on their Android device, they were misled because Google did not inform them that the setting was relevant to the collection of personal location data.
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Google said the digital platform provides “robust controls for location data and are always looking to do more.”
The commission is seeking court orders and financial penalties against Google to be determined later.
The Australia Institute Center for Responsible Technology, a Canberra-based think tank, said the case “highlights the complexity of Big Tech terms and conditions.”
“The reality is most people have little to no idea on how much of their data is being used by Google and online platforms,” the Center’s Director Peter Lewis said in a statement.
Lewis said reading most terms and conditions takes an average of 74 minutes and requires a university education, according to the institute’s research, and more comprehensive consumer data protection was needed.
Sanctioned Russian IT firm was partner with Microsoft, IBM
The Treasury Department of US on Thursday slapped six Russian technology companies with sanctions for supporting Kremlin intelligence agencies engaged in “dangerous and disruptive cyber attacks.”
But only one of them stands out for its international footprint and partnerships with such IT heavyweights as Microsoft and IBM.
That company, Positive Technologies, claims more than 2,000 customers in 30 countries, including major European banks Societe Generale and ING, as well as Samsung, SK Telecom of South Korea and BT, the British telecommunications giant.
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Its clients also include the FSB, a successor to the KGB that “cultivates and co-opts criminal hackers” who carry out ransomware and phishing attacks, the Treasury Department said. The U.S. said big conventions hosted by Positive Technologies are “used as recruiting events” by the FSB and the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence agency.
GRU agents are the swashbucklers of Russian intelligence. The agency stands accused of spearheading the hack-and-leak operation that interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election to favor Donald Trump. Its agents also conducted the most damaging cyberattack on record, the runaway 2017 NotPetya virus that did more than $10 billion in global damage, its victims including the shipping giant Maersk and pharmaceutical company Merck.
The CEO of the software industry-supported Internet Research Institute in Moscow, Karen Kazaryan, said he was not familiar with most of the Russian IT companies sanctioned on Thursday. But Positive Tech is well-known in the industry for its annual Hack Days conference, which is scheduled for May 20-21 at a Moscow hotel.
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Former CIA analyst Michael van Landingham applauded the naming and sanctioning of Russian IT companies known to have aided and abetted malign government activity.
“Naming specific companies can create incentives for educated and skilled Russians who might be able to obtain jobs elsewhere where they don’t support Russian state hacking,” he said.
Positive Tech’s specialty is identifying vulnerabilities in popular software such as Microsoft’s Windows operating system. The world’s intelligence agencies regularly lean on companies like it not to disclose potent vulnerabilities publicly when they find them but to instead quietly share them for hacking adversaries’ networks.
The U.S. did not accuse Positive Technologies of any such behavior and the Treasury Department declined to answer questions about the company’s activities beyond a press release.
Top 10 Best Football Games for Android
Many sports games require yearly launches to keep up with real players changing teams between each season. Football is one of the most popular sports in this genre and it is no surprise that football fans would like to see their favourite players perform just as well in each game release as they would in real life. Alternatively, fictitious characters are thrown into the mix in these games for a bit of fun and diversity too. These 10 best football games for mobile may not have the graphics of gaming consoles, but they more than makeup for it with the most intuitive mechanics and accessibility for Androids.
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Final Kick 2020
Starting with a short, but incredibly fun take on football on mobile, Final Kick 2020 has cleverly adopted a portion of the entire gameplay of a traditional football game and placed more emphasis on the fast-paced penalty section. On mobile, this makes sense as most people who whip out the app usually aim to squeeze in mere minutes of gameplay rather than committing to a full match. The penalty angle ensures that football can be kept short, but still captures the essence of the sport under 10 minutes.
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Head Soccer La Liga 2020
If you’re a fan of the Spanish league in particular, this game is more than enough to keep you occupied for awhile. The most updated version of Head Soccer La Liga is filled to the brim with the most recent player rotations, teams and leagues game modes. Like many other titles in the genre, this game comes with two-player and single player compatibility, along with balanced player stats and a decent upgrade mechanic to manage said stats.
Dream League Soccer
Dream League Soccer is possibly one of the most content-rich additions to the mobile football game market right now. You could either bring out the manager in you and craft a team of your choosing with the resources you have, or even use the team you’ve built in an actual game.
Getting the most of this game would mean that each mobile player would have to be creative enough to know the players on rotation this season and mix & match accordingly. The title may be a little intimidating for more casual audiences who aren’t looking for too much packed into their game.
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Fifa Soccer
The poster child for the entire genre, Fifa has been the face of the entire football gaming industry for years, so it would only make sense that they kept with the times and went mobile. Popular for its online leagues, impressive graphics and consistently new mechanics sprinkled in with every season, this title doesn’t look like it is going to lose to competing football titles anytime soon. Mechanics, game modes and graphics have all improved drastically in every iteration and is well worth the time for any football fan.
Rumble Stars
Unlike many other titles on this list, Rumble Stars is purely meant to be a whacky, cartoon-y take on football. Using animals, bright colours and special abilities, the game’s light hearted demeanor comes packed with playful customisation options, character choices and various game modes. Ranked is front and center for avid players of the game, while casual online options are also available for gamers who only want to play for a few minutes.
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Score! Hero
With tiny elements of RPG in this title, Score Hero puts you, the player in the position as an upstart in the world of football, guiding you to make a name for yourself in the scene. Rather than playing an entire team and winning at the beginning, your character will be fit into certain parts of the game, be it in the substitution period, or during a free kick - allowing you to beat challenges set for you by the game within that period. Slowly, players will control more than just their avatar and manage the entire team with tougher challenges ahead.
Soccer Stars
Soccer Stars approaches the world of football through top-down visuals that use disk-like avatars to represent your team rather than using real-life player models. The simplistic nature of this portrayal of football is perfect for the mobile platform and configures itself rather nicely on the small screen. With less players per team to manage and a vibrant aesthetic, players can focus on their gameplay without worrying about the complexities of stats and players. Definitely a top recommendation for casual gamers.
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Mobile Soccer League
Another title designed for the mobile platform, the name of this game can easily be missed but its visuals is truly something unique. Possibly one of the most cartoon-y in appearances, Mobile Soccer League is a light-hearted take on real life football - allowing players to jungle between different leagues and championship years. Its camera also zooms in on the models more than other titles: that, coupled with its animation makes this an eye-catching game that children would enjoy.
Soccer Hero - RPG Football Manager
This game steers away from traditional football in terms of gameplay and puts the limelight on the animated flare you’d commonly find in shows. Taking on the same model of managing and playing a team; the game spoils players with dramatic cutscenes, special moves and entertaining characters who have specialisations of their own. The game primarily dwells on special abilities and unconventional gameplay, while maintaining the need for players to have an aptitude for tactical prowess.
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Flick Shoot
This game takes the simplicity of Final Kick and applies it to free kicks instead. Although niche, those with a desire to hone their aiming and trajectory skills will find much joy in this mode of football. Targets are placed at the goal, and players are tasked to hit those targets from a variety of ranges. The score system of this model makes it extremely easy to compete with friends online without making things too competitive or complicated. As the same suggests, Flick Shoot has a control system designed for the mobile platform exclusively and aims to give players a challenge without being a mechanical chore.
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Best Water Filter price in Bangladesh with Buying Tips
Drinking government-supplied water directly from the tap is unimaginable in Bangladesh. Hence, we need to rely on alternative sources or purify the water before drinking, especially in the city areas. And because of drinking the contaminated water, we get attacked by many waterborne diseases. Therefore, there is no alternative other than drinking safe water to avoid waterborne diseases. Besides, we know ‘another name for water is life.’ So, we need to drink safe water at any cost, and water filters are an effective way to purify your drinking water.
If you are tired of searching for the most effective water filter in Bangladesh, you may go through this article to choose the right one.
Things to Keep in Mind Before Buying a Water Filter
A good quality water filter is highly essential to filter your water properly, maintaining the water’s quality. However, many people have no minimal idea about a good water filter. Thus, they end up buying poor quality. With that in mind, we have listed a few important things you should keep in mind before buying a water filter.
Filter type
In today’s competitive market, you will find so many models that promise to purify the water properly. However, the purification level totally depends on the filter types. The standard and relatively cheap models are mainly carbon filters where lead, chlorine, and mercury are stratified. But if you want a better quality filter, you may install a filtering system with your home water supply, which works automatically.
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Carbon filter is not the only solution
If you want to drink the best quality of water, selecting the carbon filter is not the ultimate solution. This kind of filter will not be able to remove all kinds of germs or dust. Carbon filters cannot remove arsenic, hexavalent chromium, etc. Therefore, you will need to select the reverse osmosis filter.
Reverse osmosis filter
This kind of filter is usually considered the best filter for highly contaminated water. Although, no filter can guarantee 100% purification. But reverse osmosis can guarantee the maximum level of purification, sometimes claimed to be 100%. This type of filter is relatively higher in price.
Alkyne filter
Not only does this filter work to purify the water, but it also raises the pH level. So, you are getting better water than other filters.
Ultraviolet light filters
UF light filters usually kill numerous bacteria as well as germs in the water that are not visible in naked eyes. Besides, this filter allows you to drink sterile water, but it won’t mix the chemicals available in the filter.
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Shower filter
If you are overly conscious about health and want to bathe with filtered water, you will need a shower filter. A shower filter can eventually refine the chlorine from the water and get you healthy hair and skin.
Best Water Filter in Bangladesh
With our intensive research, we have found 8 filters that can get you safe water that can keep you away from any serious waterborne diseases.
Nova Water Purifier Filter - 22 liter
This is the cheapest one on our list. It is just an old-fashioned regular filter that aims to remove dirt and contamination. It is easy to use, durable, and comes with easy cleaning features. Nova water purifier is a carbon filter that can hold 22 liters of water in it. The price may vary from store to store, but the regular price is around Tk. 1000- Tk. 1500.
Pureit Classic 23L
Within the mid-range price, Pureit Classic 23L from Unilever is the best in the market. With Tk. 3,499, you can get multistage purification, virus removal, and activated carbon trap. The capacity of the total purifier chamber is 23 liters, while the filtered water storage capacity is 9 liters. It featured an effortless filter option and saved your gas too.
Water Purifier (Kent Gold Smart Uf)
This wall-mounted or countertop filter from Kent can do the Non-electric and Chemical-free Purification, which also features the UF filtration. It can purify one liter of water per minute and can hold up to 7 liters. Kent Gold smart filter costs around Tk. 7,000 to Tk. 8,000. Its robust body with smart design can give you a decisive experience.
Walton WWP-RO12L
It offers Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology that can remove dust, bacteria, odor, dissolved solid, smell, and suspending particles from water. Besides, it comes with a pH and chlorine control feature. Walton WWP-RO purifies the water in five stages and can hold 12 liters of water. With all these features it costs only Tk. 9,000.
MRO-1644-5 Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier
This water filter from Midea can purify the water smartly by removing bacteria and viruses. It can be directly connected to the tap line, and the electricity will do the rest automatically. MRO-1644-5 Reverse Osmosis can filter 15 liters of water per hour and holds up to 6 liters. You can buy it from Tk. 14,000 up to Tk. 15,000.
Aqua Pura RO 5-Stage Water Purifier
With the RO technology, Aqua Pura claims 100% purification. Besides, the water retains essential minerals through TDS control. CG Water purifier removes all dissolved chemicals, heavy metals, and arsenic present in water operates automatically. 5 layers purification ensures that the water does not contain odors, algae, dirt, dyes, chemicals, sand, arsenic, chlorine, or even bacteria or viruses. Aqua Pura costs Tk. 18,500.
Pureit Marvella RO+UV+MF Water Purifier 20L
Pureit Marvella RO+UV+MF is the fastest water purifier from Unilever, which can filter 20 liters of water per hour. It works through a 7 stage filtration system and ensures safe water that is safer than the boiled water. Besides, it removes any kind of dissolved solids and makes the water tastier. You can buy Marvella RO+UV+MF for Tk. 21,500.
KENT Prime Plus 9-Litres Wall Mountable RO+UV+UF+TDS Controller
Kent prime plus features an in-tank UV disinfection technology as well as KENT’s patented ROTM technology that makes the water safe for consumption. Moreover, the multistage purification process that includes RO+UV+UF+TDS+UV in-tank makes the water more purified. It can preserve 9 liters of water and can filter at a 20L/hour rate. The regular price for KENT Prime Plus is Tk. 26,000.
Bottom Line
Hopefully, this list, alongside the guideline, will get your water filter solution and help you to decide according to your needs.
POCO X3 Pro full review: The best midrange flagship killer smartphone
Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO produces quality phones with the latest features. The grand success of POCO X3 NFC – released in 2020 – has elevated the status of POCO among Smartphone enthusiasts. On March 24, 2021, POCO has globally launched POCO X3 Pro, as a successor of POCO X3 NFC. Can it fulfill the expectation of the POCO fans? Let’s check out the review, specs, and price of POCO X3 Pro in Bangladesh.
Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro Specs 2021
Features
Specifications
Dimensions & Weight
165.3 by 76.8 by 9.4 mm; 215g
Display, Brightness
6.67", IPS LCD screen, HDR10, 450 nits typical brightness
Refresh Rate
120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Resolution
1080 by 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 ppi density
Memory, Storage Capacity
6/128GB; 8/128GB and 8/256GB
Data Transfer Technology
UFS 3.1
Processor
Octa-core Processor; Snapdragon 860 (7 nm)
GPU
Adreno 640
Rear Camera
48MP(f/1.8) + 8MP(f/2.2) + 2MP(f/2.4) + 2MP(f/2.4)
Rear Camera Video
Maximum 4K@30fps; gyro-EIS
Front Camera
20MP (f/2.2)
Front Camera Video
1080p@30fps
Operating System
Android 11, POCO MIUI 12
Battery, Charger
Li-Po 5160 mAh; 33W Fast Charger
Source: GSMArena
POCO X3 Pro: Review of Key Features
Design
POCO X3 Pro maintains its bulky structure featuring about 9.4mm width and 215g weight, which we have got in the predecessor X3. It may be uncomfortable for many people to hold the X3 Pro with one hand. Except for the front glass, the device is built with plastic material (or Glasstic). It has IP53 certified dust and splash protection feature.
On the right side, POCO X3 Pro has the volume rocker and a side-mounted power button. The power button also serves as a fingerprint scanner. On the left side, there is a SIM card tray with a Hybrid slot for a Micro SD card. So, you either use two SIMs or insert one SIM and a memory card at a time.
The upper edge holds a secondary noise-cancellation microphone, IR bluster, and speaker grill. The bottom edge is packed with the main speaker, primary microphone, USB Type-C port, and 3.5mm headphone jack.
Its bezels are thin. On the top center of the display, it bears a punch-holed selfie camera. POCO X3 Pro has several color options like Phantom Black, Metal Bronze, and Frost Blue.
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Display
Here you get 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen. It offers a Full HD display featuring 1080 by 2400 pixels resolution, 20:9 ratio with ~395 ppi density. The front screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. It offers HDR 10 support.
The color reproduction is satisfactory but still, it lags behind the vibrant colors offered by the AMOLED screens. It is somewhat disappointing, as several low-priced competitors (like Redmi Note 10) are offering AMOLED screens in this price range.
Like the ancestor POCO X3, the Pro version sports a 120Hz refresh rate. It also offers a 240Hz touch sampling rate! You can enjoy a butter-smooth navigating experience by virtue of its high refresh rate option. Its touch response is awesome.
In this phone, POCO provides 450 nits typical and 534 nits peak brightness. It maintains standards allowing you to work outdoor conveniently. But we have seen similar specs in X3. An updated brightness level could make X3 Pro a better deal!
In the Pro version, people will definitely expect some advanced features. Compared with its ancestor X3 NFC, the X3 Pro doesn’t offer major up-gradations in the display section. But still, the large display can be helpful for watching media or participating in virtual class/meetings.
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Camera
PCO X3 Pro embodies quad rear camera series that includes 48MP wide, 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro and 2MP depth camera. Certainly, it is a downgrade from POCO X3’s 64MP wide and 13MP ultra-wide sensors. On the front side of X3 Pro, there is a 20MP selfie shooter.
The main rear camera features a 48MP IMX 582 sensor with an aperture of f/1.8. In ample daylight condition, you can capture mind-blowing photos with enough details, close-to-natural color, and a nice dynamic range. Its low-light images also maintain a standard quality. In the shadow areas of the image, the objects may lose some details and color-contrast may increase. But still, the photos look attractive.
Its 8MP ultra-wide camera offers 119 degrees of field-of-view with an aperture of f/2.2. This sensor can take pretty photos maintaining dynamic range, details, and astonishing color vibration. However, in low light conditions, the image quality is comparatively poor.
The rest two cameras both feature a 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. These sensors deliver average performance.
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You can shoot a maximum of 4K videos at 30fps. The quality of the video is quite satisfactory. However, the provision of shooting options at 60fps could make this gadget more useful. In this phone, the GYRO EIS stabilization feature works effectively. X3 Pro offers a dual video mode option that means you can shoot videos with both front and back cameras at a time. Besides this, it has a Time Lapse video option which can be helpful for Vloggers.
The front camera features a 20MP sensor with an aperture of f/2.2. This camera is built with Samsung ISOCELL plus S5K3T2 sensor. In presence of proper lights, this sensor can capture good photos with proper edge detection and color punches. The color tones are close to natural. You can also apply beauty mode to smoothen the skin tones. However, the quality of images may reduce a bit in low-light situations. Still, the images are social media-ready and eye-catching. With the front camera, you can capture 1080pfootage at 30fps.
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Performance: Software and Hardware
POCO X3 Pro has been globally launched in three variants; those are 6/128 GB, 8/128 GB, and 8/256GB. You can insert a memory card into this phone and extend the storage up to 1 TB. Here POCO offers UFS 3.1 data transfer technology which is an up-gradation from X3 NFC’s UFS 2.1 mechanism.
POCO X3 Pro runs by MIUI 12 OS for POCO on top of Android 11. Compared with the other Xiaomi phones, POCO MIUI 12 operating system is cleaner and faster. The clever hardware-software optimization boosts up the performance of this phone.
In the processor section, POCO X3 Pro’s octa-core processor is blessed with Qualcomm Snapdragon’s 860 chipset built on 7nm architecture. In its octa-core CPU, you get one Kryo 485 Gold core with a maximum clock speed of 2.96 GHz; and three other Kryo 485 Gold cores feature 2.42 GHz clock speed. And, the rest four Kryo 485 Silver cores offer a maximum of 1.78 GHz clock speed. In the graphic unit, this POCO phone offers Adreno 640 GPU.
You can smoothly do multi-tasking and regular tasks with this gadget. Even after running several apps in the background the mobile works fine. Both the fingerprint scanner and face unlock works very fast.
POCO X3 Pro comes with an exceptional feature called 'surround sound experience'. By virtue of this feature, you can clearly hear the sound, even if the phone is placed several feet away. Whether you are watching a web series/movie/song or playing a game, the sound quality of POCO X3 is breathtaking!
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For heavy-duty gamers, POCO X3 Pro can be a nice choice. You can play PUBG at Ultra HD graphics at an Ultra frame rate. Surprisingly, at high-level settings, the game runs smoothly without experiencing any lags or frame drops. Even after hours of continuous gaming, you can hardly face any stuttering. The COD games can be playable on this device at ‘Very High’ graphics under ‘Max’ frame rate. The intelligent hardware-software optimization of X3 Pro can make the game lively and superbly enjoyable. The Asphalt 9 game also runs smoothly on this Smartphone.
After a long time of gaming, the device may catch some heat. But don’t worry! Its advanced cooling mechanism reduces the temperature shortly.
This phone supports Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, and 5GHz. The call quality is good.
Overall, the outstanding performance of X3 Pro makes it a true flagship killer.
Battery
POCO X3 Pro is powered by a 5160mAh non-removable battery. It is a downgrade from X3’s 6000 mAh battery. However, still X3 Pro can provide one to two days of backup depending upon usage.
Poco X3 Pro is supported by a 33W charger. It takes about half an hour to acquire 59% charge; while about one hour time is required to fully recharge this phone.
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POCO X3 Pro Price in Bangladesh
Currently, POCO X3 Pro is unofficially available in Bangladesh. The price ranges within BDT 26000 to 27000. The price may change depending upon the circumstances.
Verdict
So far we have reviewed the key aspects of the POCO X3 Pro Smartphone. It offers a powerful processor that assists in magnificent gaming performance. Its camera series also delivers amazing photos. POCO X3 Pro is efficient for both gaming and photography. Furthermore, advanced data transfer technology elevates the performance of this device. And, the surround sound experience feature provides brilliant performance while watching media, or playing games. What is more? X3 Pro’s higher refresh rate combined with an awesome touch sampling rate makes the user experience fantastic.
On the downside, POCO X3 Pro comes with a bulky structure, IPS display, and low pixel density. In this price range, POCO fans would definitely expect an AMOLED display with adequate brightness, and a trendy slick design.
On the whole, this phone appears as a flagship killer by virtue of its perfect combination of features along with wonderful hardware-software optimization. If you are looking for a high-performing all-rounder flagship killer Smartphone under BDT 30000, consider Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro.
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