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Meet the Galaxy SmartTag+, basically AirTags for Samsung Galaxy phones

by Mebin Varghese
written by Mebin Varghese

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+

Galaxy SmartTag+ was unveiled by Samsung,which is a more efficient counterpart to the SmartTag introduced earlier this year, to get ahead of the Apple AirTags news cycle. The SmartTag+ is now available for $39 from Samsung and Amazon, following a brief pre-order run.

The revised location tracker supports ultra wideband technology in addition to Bluetooth LE support, which distinguishes the Galaxy SmartTag+ from the original model. SmartTag+ also has an augmented reality feature that makes it easy to locate the tracker when it’s nearby. The SmartTag+ can be monitored up to a distance of nearly 400 feet using the SmartThings app. The tag’s button can also be used for selective home automation as an added bonus.

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The Galaxy Find network, which is funded by Galaxy smartphones enrolled in the service, can also monitor SmartTag+. Users of AirTags would be able to locate the tracker on a map, similar to Apple’s Find My network. If AirTags is out of control, the Find My network will assist users in tracking down the tracker if it has been marked as lost.

The Galaxy S21+, S21 Ultra, and Note 20 Ultra are the only Samsung devices that support ultra wideband, so if you don’t have one of those devices, you’re better off purchasing the original Galaxy SmartTag for $29 instead (the same price as AirTags).

While location trackers may not seem to be an essential accessory, having one may mean the difference between finding and not finding a lost backpack. With some countries’ lockout restrictions loosening, packing a Galaxy SmartTag+ in your luggage might be beneficial. It’s there to give you peace of mind, if nothing else.

Location trackers have been around for a long time, thanks to the success of a company called Tile, but now that Apple’s AirTags are affordable, there’s renewed interest in what they can do. If you’re a Samsung fan, the Galaxy SmartTag+ is definitely worth looking into.

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What is AirTag: All details about the cheapest and attractive Apple gadget

by Mebin Varghese
written by Mebin Varghese

AirTag was announced at an Apple event in April 2021. Apple’s AirTag, a competitor to Tile, will allow users to track down missing or stolen objects using the Find My app on their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, which is also the cheapest Apple gadget ever.

They’re circular discs with Apple’s iPhone 12 and other recent devices’ ultra-wideband technology.

Here’s everything you need to know about AirTags : The Cheapest Apple Gadget , including their features, when they’ll be available for purchase, and how much they’ll cost.

AirTag : The cheapest Apple Gadget

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Apple AirTag release date

  • Announced 20 April
  • Pre-order from 23 April
  • Available from 30 April

On April 20, Apple announced the cheapest apple gadget at its Spring Loaded event. The AirTags will be available for pre-order on April 23.

From April 30th, the Apple AirTag will be available.

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Apple AirTag price

  • $29/£29 for one
  • $99/£99 for four

The Apple AirTag will cost $29 in the US, or $99 for four in the US.

There are a number of extra accessories available to buy separately, including Parisian fashion brand Hermes accessories.

AirTag design

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  • 32mm diameter, 6mm thickness (TBC)
  • IP67 protection
  • User-removable CR2032 battery
  • Personalisation available

The Cheapest Apple Gadget is a spherical device. It has a laser-etched polished stainless steel finish that gives it a more luxurious look than some of its rivals, and their circular form also sets them apart.

It is rumored to be 32mm in diameter and 6mm thick, but we’re waiting for confirmation.

It comes with a user-removable battery that is said to last a year. This is a regular CR2032 cell, which makes it simple to replace when required.

There’s a built-in speaker, and they’re water and dust resistant to IP67, which means they can be submerged in water for 30 minutes.

It can be customized with an emoji or a name, for example. There are also a variety of AirTag accessories available, such as keyrings and loops, which allow the cheapest apple gadget to be easily attached to different objects, such as backpacks.

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It is designed to keep track of everyday items, such as your keys or your backpack. It is tightly integrated with iOS, with access and control via the Find My app on your Apple device.

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Features of this Cheapest Apple Gadget

  • Find My app tracking
  • Precision Finding
  • Ask Siri to find
  • Seamless setup

U1 and Bluetooth connectivity

Apple’s U1 chip is included in the Apple AirTag, as well as the iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 models, the Apple Watch Series 6 and the HomePod mini.

U1 stands for “ultra-wideband” (UWB), a low-energy, short-range radio technology for wireless data transmission. By measuring the time it takes for radio waves to travel between two UWB devices, the distance between them can be calculated even more accurately than Bluetooth, making it ideal for locating lost objects.

It will use Bluetooth in addition to the U1 chip, so anyone with an iOS 14.5 or iPadOS 14.5 smartphone will be able to use them – even if they don’t have the U1.

Simple Pairing

The Cheapest Apple Gadget is just as easy to connect with your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad as your AirPods are. You’ll be prompted to connect when you keep the device close to your iPhone, and that’s it; it will be attached to your phone.

You’ll need to be logged into an Apple account and use the Find My service, which requires iCloud access. The device will appear as an item in the Find My app. That’s pretty much it for pairing. You’ll be able to rename your AirTag to anything you want, such as keys or backpack.

Then all you have to do is clip it to your item or slip it into your pocket and forget about it until your item is lost.

Finding with Find My App

When you misplace something, this cheapest apple gadget can come in handy. If you’re at home and misplace your keys, you’ll most likely still be linked to the device via Bluetooth, so you’ll have to rely on the built-in speaker to find them. You’ll be able to ask Siri to locate your devices as well.

You’ll also be able to locate your object using the U1 chip and the Precision Finding system. Since the U1 will use UWB to precisely locate the device, it will be able to direct you to it via your phone’s screen.

That part of the equation is easy to understand. When you step outside the door, things start to get a lot more interesting.

You’ll be able to see the location of your AirTag in your Find My app because your phone knows where it was last seen. At the very least, if you leave anything behind, you’ll be able to retrieve it. However, if your AirTag is truly lost, you can set it to Lost Mode.

The Find My network will then be used to track down your computer. Other Apple devices will be able to identify the missing AirTag as a result of this. This is done in the background, safely and privately, so that if a missing AirTag is found, the owner can be notified of its location. This will all take place in the background, with the owner only receiving a warning indicating the location of the AirTag. The owner can then go and retrieve the lost item.

This is all done in the background, so no one, not even Apple, will be able to see what’s going on. It’s all encrypted, so people won’t be able to detect AirTags and steal them, for example.

This is taken a step further by Apple. If anyone comes across a device with an AirTag, they can tap it with any NFC device to be taken to a website with contact details if the owner has provided it. Someone with a Samsung phone might find your purse in a bar, tap the AirTag, and call you to let you know.

You’ll also be able to identify whether an unknown AirTag happens to be following you to prevent unwanted tracking. This prevents anyone from slipping an AirTag into your pocket and then following you around. You’ll be notified if any AirTags aren’t recognized, and you’ll have the option to disable or return them.

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Xiaomi Mi band 5 Review: IS it really better than Mi band 4 ?

by Mebin Varghese
written by Mebin Varghese
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In June 2019, the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 was introduced, thanks to its colour display and other additions, coming as a major improvement over the Mi Band 3.
Now, there’s Mi Band 5 (or Mi Smart Band 5, as they call it here in India), picking up the baton from their predecessor in this balanced lifestyle marathon. How is it done by Mi Band 5? With the new evolution of its famous fitness tracker lineup, read along as we find out what Xiaomi has brought to the table.

Xiaomi drops a new budget fitness band every year that offers great value for your cash. With every instalment, the company raises the price slightly, but also adds fresh features that boost overall efficiency. It’s no different this year and calls for a better fitness band for the budget. With decreased physical activity and increased tension due to COVID-19 in everyone’s life, if you are willing to give wearable technology a chance to bring a positive change to your lifestyle, a small accessory will prove very useful.

Xiaomi Mi Band 5: Specifications

Size and weight47.2 x 18.5 x 12.4mmWeightStandard: 11.9gNFC: 12.1g
MaterialsPolycarbonate
Wrist bandSilicone
CompatibilityAndroid, iPhone
SoCunspecified
RAM/Storage512KB RAM, 16MB storage
NetworkNA
Display1.1-inch AMOLED ( 126 x 294  px)
450 nits brightness
ConnectivityBluetooth v5 BLE
GPSAbsent
SensorsPPG Heart rate sensor; IR detection only on NFC variant3-axis accelerometer3-axis gyroscopeBarometerProximity sensor
NFC paymentsYes
Battery125 mAh
Water resistance5ATM or 50m up to 30 minutes in freshwater

Design and Display

While as a headline update, the Mi Band 4 brought along a colour touchscreen, the Mi Band 5 does not try to repair what is not fixed. Xiaomi has just introduced marginal upgrades here, namely with a slightly larger monitor that gets brighter at up to 450 nits (1.1′′ vs 0.95′′). Under bright sunlight, the Mi Band 4 performed decently, and the Mi Band 5 is even better for that reason. In bright sunlight, you will have no trouble reading the show.


On the screen, the ability to set a custom wallpaper on your watch face on the Mi Smart Band 5 appears to be a bigger improvement. Several official watchfaces as well as unofficial watchfaces that could be sideloaded to add in further versatility were supported by the previous Mi Band. You can make a custom watch face from inside the Mi Fit app with the Mi Band 5, allowing you to pick from a few different clock and data templates, then change the wallpaper (if you want it to be, it can even be your own selfie), and change the font colour.

You can also switch watch faces from the Band itself, and some of the preloaded Bandfaces even have changes to what data they can display. Even animated official watch faces are there! Overall, on top of everything offered by the Mi Band 4, there is a lot more customization available, and that is always a positive thing.

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Better charger design


But the fact that the wearable now uses a magnetic charging pin is the biggest improvement of all on the Mi Band 5. Gone is the uncomfortable and terrible Band 4 cup-like configuration that did a very poor job of keeping the module in place for the band. You no longer need to detach the band module from the silicone strap with the Mi Band 5, just put the magnetic charger near the charging pin and it will snap into place itself.

This elegantly solves my greatest problem with the predecessor, and just to get the band module to charge, I no longer need to deal with tightly stringing around rubber bands. However, there  is still a USB type-A at the other end of the magnetic charger.

24-Hour Heart-Rate Monitor And 11 Workout Modes

Even while you are sleeping, the built-in heart rate sensor of the Mi Band 5 provides 24-hour continuous heart rate monitoring. The band also reveals information about your resting heart rate, which is an significant indicator of cardiopulmonary fitness. For a stable myocardial condition, the lower RHR readings are generally considered stronger. The app displays a graph reported by the band for your resting heart rate readings, given that you have 24-hour monitoring allowed. In addition, manually calculated outcomes, Vo2 max data, and helpful insights such as maximum heart rate, minimum heart rate, and average heart rate can be verified.

The measurements of the heart rate are largely in line with information reported on certain premium fitness trackers and smartwatches. In the Mi Fit app, the ‘My Exercise’ segment offers comprehensive insights into your operations, such as steps taken, activity logs (running, walking, swimming, etc.) and calories burned during the day. Similarly, the sleep data can be checked from the app which covers Deep sleep, Light Sleep, REM, and Awake time.

PAI Score And Stress Monitor

The Mi Band 5 can also calculate the level of stress and ‘Breathing Exercises’ features to help you relax on a busy day. An all-new women’s health monitoring setup has also been added by Xiaomi that tracks the menstrual cycle (ovulation phases) and offers timely reminders. The app uses the combined analysis of the above data (athletic ability and physical data) to give you a PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) score, which should be 100 and higher as your target to lead a healthier lifestyle. The higher the PAI score, the greater the heart condition and cardiorespiratory health.

Better battery

Depending on your use pattern, the 125 mAh battery cell gives the Mi Band 5 a battery lasting capacity of 11-13 days on one maximum charge cycle , which includes interactions with the use of the computer, brightness level, and sensors. The Mi Band 5 can easily achieve 17-18 days of battery life, which is amazing, if you disable 24-hour heart rate monitoring and allow power saving mode. It takes 2 hours for the magnetic charger to recharge the 125 mAh battery cell, which is too long for such a small battery unit. Before placing it to good use, ensure that you have a good charging window to give the band a full refuel.

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The Mi Band 5, priced at Rs. 2,499, is the perfect budget fitness band if you are a  new users or looking for an update on  Mi Band 4.

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Is Xiaomi Mi Band 5 with Alexa as an assistant? A new lifestyle

by Ameya Joglekar
written by Ameya Joglekar
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Xiaomi’s Mi Band fitness trackers have absolutely dominated the fitness tracker category and there’s only one reason behind it — these are feature-rich. The Mi Band 4 that’s on sale currently has some features inspired from smartwatches and its next versions, which is expected to be called the Mi Band 5, will gain more smart features. A recent leak suggests that the Mi Band 5 will have its own voice, courtesy of Alexa.

Now about the Mi Band 5 and Alexa

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is said to gain integration with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant. This means that the band will have a small microphone to take on voice commands. However, the band won’t get a speaker to speak out the results. It is said that the Mi Band 5 will reply in the form of texts on your smartphone. This isn’t smart on the same levels as a smartwatch but it’s better than nothing.

Users will dictate voice commands to the band and it will come up with a reply on the smartphone. However, for simple tasks like receiving a call or playing music, users can have completely contactless means of doing complex commands. Having onboard could have a negative effect on battery life but Xiaomi may upgrade the powerhouse to compensate for the extra feature.

Apart from the Alexa integration, the Mi Band 5 will also be able to study blood oxygen levels. The band will use the optical sensor in order to get the readings. This is not a new feature on fitness trackers and many of the Mi Band 4’s rivals have been offering SpO2 reading for a few years now. Xiaomi has finally considered adding it to its most popular fitness tracker.

With features like these, the Mi Band 5 will be certainly more appealing to fitness tracker users. Previous rumours have already suggested that the Mi Band 5 will gain a new 1.2-inch OLED display and possibly gain a design similar to the Redmi Band launched a few months ago.

Currently, you can buy the Mi Band 4 in India at a price of Rs 2,299 whereas the Mi Band 3 can be bought at Rs 1,599. The Mi Band 3i is the more affordable version of the MI Band 3 with no heart rate sensor.

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