Author: Aniruddh

  • Asus ROG Zephyrus GA502D Review

    Gone are the days when gaming laptops were bulky, heavy, pricier with low battery life. Asus ROG Zephyrus GA502 is a compact, lightweight and a budget gaming laptop. It has an impressive spec sheet which includes a powerful GTX1660 Ti GPU, 120Hz display panel, dual speakers, and a 76Whr lithium-ion battery. Is this the best gaming laptop in the price segment? Let us find out in this Asus ROG Zephyrus GA 502D review.

    Zephyrus GA502D weighs around 2.1kg and 20mm thin at its thinnest. Below is the specification of our review unit.

    • Third-generation AMD Ryzen 7 3750 processor.
    • Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti dedicated graphics with overclocking up to 1335MHz at 60W in Turbo mode.
    • 16GB of RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD.
    • 76Whr Lithium-ion battery with 180 W power adapter.
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, one USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port, three USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, an HDMI port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Kensington lock.
    • 15.6 inch IPS anti-glare full HD display panel with 120Hz refresh rate.

    Asus ROG Zephyrus GA 502D Pros and Cons

    Asus ROG Zephyrus GA502

    Asus ROG Zephyrus GA 502D Pros

    Compact and stylish design

    Zephyrus GA 502D has a stylish design and it is well-built. The quality and finish of the materials are impressive.

    Good battery life

    Considering it is a gaming laptop with such a compact size, battery life is good. In my usage, I got around 5 hours battery back up.

    Performance

    Ryzen 7 3750 processor with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti provides good performance. Browsing the web, watching 4K videos or editing the videos, it manages without any stutters. However, compared to Intel power laptops, I felt video editing is a little slow. I have not faced any heating issues in my usage.

    Display panel

    The 15.6-inch FHD IPS anti-glare display has decent brightness and good viewing angles. It has smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The only drawback of the screen is colours are not as vibrant as some of the other laptops in the segment.

    Good Audio Output

    The quality of the stereo bottom-firing speakers is good.

    Asus Zephyrus GA502D Cons

    • There is no webcam.
    • The keyboard does not have RGB backlight.
    • The touchpad does not have dedicated buttons.

    Asus ROG Zephyrus GA 502D Review Summary

    Asus ROG Zephyrus GA 502D is available for 82,990 in India. For the price, it offers a lot. VR capability, Battery life and compact design are the key highlights of this gaming laptop. Except for a few minor cons, it is a worthy gaming laptop to consider if you are looking for a sub 90k gaming laptop.

  • How to enable WiFi Calling on Xiaomi Phones

    Xiaomi phones with the latest software update started supporting Wi-Fi Calls. You can use Airtel WiFi calls or Jio WiFi Calls on Xiaomi phones provided they are in the compatible device list in Airtel or Jio based on which network you are using. In this post, let us explore how to enable WiFi Calling on Xiaomi Phones.

    I have tested this method on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro running MIUI Global 11.0.6. Other phones such as Redmi 8, Redmi 8 Pro, if you have updated to MIUI Global 11.0.6, will support Wi-Fi calling on Airtel or Jio network in India.

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    For enabling WiFi calling you should be connected to Wi-Fi and VoLTE is enabled.

    enable WiFi Calling on Xiaomi Phones

    How to enable Wi-Fi Calling on Xiaomi Phones

    • First, check for the latest software update and install if any update is available.
    • Connect your phone to Wi-Fi and ensure VoLTE is enabled.
    • Now Go to Settings->SIM Cards & Mobile Networks.
    • Now tap on the SIM card for which you want to enable the WiFi calling.
    • Scroll down till the end.
    • First, check whether Use VoLTE is enabled. If not, please enable it.
    • Then, you will find an option called Make Calls using Wi-Fi.
    • Enable it.

    Now whenever your phone is connected to WiFi, you can make calls through WiFi even if you have a very low cellular signal. Do that, you cannot make calls when you don’t have a network signal.

    WiFi calling is very useful if you are staying in an area where the cellular signal quality is not great but you have a fast broadband connection. At the time of writing this post, you can use this feature if you are Airtel and Jio users only.

    Here is the list Jio WiFi and Airtel WiFi compatible Xiaomi phones.

    This list will change when more devices receive the latest software patch.

    • Xiaomi POCO F1
    • Redmi K20
    • Redmi K20 Pro
    • Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro
    • Redmi Note 7 Pro

    This summarises the answer to the question of how to enable WiFi calling on Xiaomi phones. Please share your experience with the WiFi calling feature in the comment section. Please mentioned the phone, you are using.

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Questions and Answers

    Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite launched in India. This phone is targeted at the users who are looking for features like Galaxy S10 but at a lower price. So in this post, let us have a quick look into some of the most common Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Questions and Answers.

    Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite FAQ

    Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
    What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite in India?

    Galaxy S10 Lite Price in India is set at Rs.39,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128 internal storage variant.

    How many colour variants of Galaxy S10 Lite will be available in India?

    It will be available in three colour variants- Prism White, Prism Black, and Prism Blue.

    What are the features of Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

    Some of the key features are,
    1. 6.7 inch Full HD Plus Super AMOLED Plus display.
    2. Snapdragon 855 SoC with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
    3. 4500 mAh battery with fast charging support.
    4. Rear Triple camera setup. 48-megapixel main camera with f/2.0 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture, and a 5-megapixel macro shooter with f/2.4 aperture.
    5. 32MP primary Selfie camera.
    6. Super Steady Optical Image stabilisation for both image and video.
    7. In-display fingerprint scanner.

    Does Galaxy S10 Lite has dedicated microSD card slot?

    No. It comes with a hybrid sim card slot.

    How to enable WiFi Calling on Galaxy S10 Lite?

    1. Go to Phone. Then Options(three dots in the top right corner).
    2. Then go to Settings.
    3. Scroll down and enable Wi-Fi Calling.
    Note: For using VoWIFi calling, you need to be connected to WiFi and VoLTE should be enabled.

    What is the difference between Samsung Galaxy 10e and Galaxy 10 Lite?

    1. Display: Galaxy S10 Lite features 6.7-inch display compared to 5.8-inch screen. Also, HDR 10+ is not available on Galaxy S10 Lite.
    2. Camera: Galaxy S10e sports dual camera setup at the back(12MP+16MP) and 10 MP front camera in the front. S10 Lite has Triple camera set up in the back(48MP+12MP+5MP) and 32MP front-facing camera. S10 Lite has Super Steady optical image stabilisation (OIS).
    3. Battery: Galaxy S10e has 3500 mAh battery and S10 Lite has 4500 mAh battery.
    4. 3.5mm headphone jack: Galaxy S10e has 3.5mm headphone jack which S10 Lite lacks.
    5. Fingerprint scanner: Galaxy S10e has physical fingerprint scanner in the side whereas S10 Lite has in-display fingerprint scanner.

    How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite?

    1. Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
    2. Press and hold the Power button and Volume down button simultaneously.
    3. Alternatively, swipe your palm across the screen with the edge of palm slightly touching the screen.
    4. You can also ask Bixby to take the screenshot.

    How to take long screenshot on Galaxy S10 Lite?

    1. Take screenshot using Hardware key method or Palm Swipe Gesture.
    2. You will see the menu strip at the bottom of the screen.
    3. Tap on the icon (Down Arrow icon enclosed in a square bracket).
    4. It is will take long screenshot.

    What are the Cons of Galaxy S10 Lite?

    1. No 3.5mm headphone jack.
    2. Hybrid sim card slot.
    3. No support for HDR10+
    4. No 4K 60fps video recording option.

    Hope you find this Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite questions and Answer helpful. If you have any other question, please write in the comment section. I will try to answer.

  • How to enable WiFi calling on Vivo Mobiles

    Airtel and Jio have announced WiFi calling facility for its users. One of the biggest advantages of WiFi calling is, you can make clear and crisp calls without call drops even if you are in an area where cellular signal is weak. In this post, we will have a look into how to enable WiFi calling on Vivo mobiles.

    Jio WiFi calling feature is designed to support both Voice(VoWiFi) and Video calls over any Wi-Fi network. Jio and Airtel users can seamlessly switch between VoLTE and Wi-Fi network without any delay. However, the user needs to activate WiFi calling on the device.

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    How to enable WiFi Calling on Vivo Mobiles

    • Connect your Vivo phone to Wi-Fi.
    • Go to Settings.
    • Then navigate to Dual SIMs and Mobile Network.
    • Now tap on the sim card for which you want to enable WiFi calling.
    • Now tap on Wi-Fi Calling then on the next page enable Wi-Fi Calling.
    • Whenever Wi-Fi is available, the call will go through WiFi.
    How to enable WiFi calling on Vivo Mobiles

    Note: At the time of writing this, only Jio supports WiFi calling on Vivo phones. Some of the compatible Vivo phones are Vivo V17, Vivo V17 Pro, Vivo Y17 etc. For detailed compatible list of phones please refer here.

    Video Guide on How to enable WiFi calling on Vivo Phones

  • How to enable WiFi Calling on iPhone 11

    iPhone 11 is compatible with Airtel and Jio WiFi Calling feature. Whether you are a prepaid or postpaid customer, you can utilize the WiFi calling feature. iPhone 5SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone X are the other iPhones which support WiFi calling. Here are the steps to enable WiFi calling on iPhone 11.

    How to enable WiFi Calling on iPhone 11

    Method 1:

    Enable WiFi Calling on iPhone 11
    • Go to Settings->Mobile Data.
    • Select the SIM profile if you are using dual sim.
    • Tap on Wi-Fi Calling.
    • Now enable the Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone.

    Method 2:

    This method is available on most of the iPhones starting from iPhone SE to iPhone 11.

    enable WiFi Calling on iPhone
    • Go to Settings-> Phone.
    • Tap on Wi-Fi Calling.
    • Now enable Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone.

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