SIMPLE Mobile, known for its straightforward approach to wireless services on Verizon’s robust network, has launched a new promotion that triples data for new customers. The promotion applies to the $25, $30, and $40 plans, giving users more bang for their buck. Here’s the scoop:
The $25 plan now offers 15GB of data, an increase from 5GB.
The $30 plan provides 30GB of data, up from 10GB.
The $40 plan gives 45GB of data, up from 15GB.
In tandem with this data boost, SIMPLE Mobile has upgraded its Lifeline benefits. Eligible customers can now enjoy $10 off any monthly plan by simply scanning a QR code at one of the 5,000 SIMPLE Mobile retail locations nationwide. This discount means that qualifying Lifeline customers can access 15GB of high-speed data for just $15 a month.
For the first time, SIMPLE Mobile is making it easier for customers to apply for Lifeline benefits using a scannable QR code. Those enrolled in SNAP, Medicaid, Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit, and other government assistance programs are automatically eligible. Both new and existing customers can apply for these benefits. More details can be found at SimpleMobileLifeline.com and at participating retail locations.
Beyond increasing retail locations, SIMPLE Mobile is refreshing its brand with updated fonts and new design elements, incorporating violet and gray tones. This refresh aims to energize the brand’s presence among retailers and customers. SIMPLE Mobile has also been recognized as the top seller in the latest quarterly multi-carrier prepaid dealer survey by Wave7 Research.
For more information on SIMPLE Mobile and its Lifeline benefits, visit simplemobilelifeline.com.
About SIMPLE Mobile
SIMPLE Mobile offers no-contract wireless services, backed by Verizon’s award-winning 5G network. Their plans provide fast, nationwide coverage at competitive prices. SIMPLE Mobile is part of the Verizon Value portfolio, which includes brands like Straight Talk, Total Wireless, Visible, Tracfone, SafeLink, Walmart Family Mobile, and Verizon Prepaid.
Affordable gaming smartphone manufacturer, POCO has launched a new entry-level smartphone in its M-series – the POCO M6 Plus. The company’s new smartphone brings significant upgrades over a POCO M6 (launched last year in December) including the latest Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE processor, 108MP main camera, 5,030mAh massive battery, and much more.
Let’s start with the display, the POCO M6 Plus has a stunning 6.79-inch FHD+ LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 550 nits peak brightness support. You get a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection for the M6 Plus. In terms of lenses, the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup at the back, consisting of a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 main sensor complemented by a 2MP macro lens. There’s a 13MP front-facing shooter for selfies.
The M6 Plus is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE (Accelerated Edition) processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage which is further expandable up to 1TB via microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android 14 based on Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS out of the box. POCO promised 2 major Android OS updates (up to Android 16) and 4 years of security patches.
It packs a massive 5,030mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Other features of the POCO M6 Plus include a 3.5mm headphone jack, IR port, hybrid dual SIM slot, IP53 water and dust resistance ingress protection, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and WiFi 6.
The POCO M6 Plus is priced at INR 13,499 ($161) for the base 6/128GB variant, while the 8/128GB model retails at INR 14,499 ($173). It comes in Misty Lavender, Ice Silver, and Graphite Black color options. The smartphone will go on sale from 5th August via POCO’s official website and other authorized retailers.
Beatbot, renowned for its cutting-edge robotic pool cleaners, has unveiled the Beatbot iSkim Ultra, a pioneering intelligent robotic pool skimmer. This device is set to redefine pool maintenance, boasting an innovative design and a host of advanced features. It has already earned recognition as a Muse Design Award Gold Winner for its exceptional design and functionality.
Unmatched Cleaning Capabilities
The Beatbot iSkim Ultra addresses common issues faced by pool owners, such as ineffective debris pick-up, poor obstacle handling, and short battery life. With its ultra-cleaning performance, the iSkim Ultra offers extensive coverage and efficient debris removal. It features an industry-first water clarification system and highly responsive app remote control, ensuring superior cleaning performance.
Key Features Include:
ClearWater Clarification System: This eco-friendly clarifier, made from recycled materials, keeps the pool water crystal-clear by removing dirt, oils, and metal residues. It prevents scum buildup and can purify up to 99,000 gallons of water with its 300ml clarifying agent kit.
Comprehensive Brush Technology: The 265mm front roller brush and dual side brushes significantly reduce debris being pushed sideways. The rotating side brushes create a water flow that gathers debris towards the center, while the front brush sweeps it into a massive 9-liter filter.
Advanced AI Path Navigation: Utilizing seven motors and sophisticated obstacle-handling mechanisms, the iSkim Ultra delivers reliable propulsion and precise edge and surface debris cleaning. It uses tri-ultrasonic sensors to scan the pool layout, ensuring optimal cleaning paths.
Solar and Battery Charging: The iSkim Ultra features the largest 24W solar panel in the industry and a 10,000mAh battery, enabling around-the-clock cleaning. The SolarTrack technology helps it find sunlight for charging when needed, allowing for continuous operation even during cloudy weather or nighttime.
Exceptional Control Features
Pool owners can control the iSkim Ultra via a responsive app, allowing them to navigate the robot, adjust its speed, monitor water temperature, and schedule cleaning tasks. The app offers dual connection options—WiFi and Bluetooth—for extended range and uninterrupted control. The robot also provides real-time updates on cleaning progress, operational status, and alerts through voice broadcast.
Convenience and Reliability
The iSkim Ultra boasts magnetic wireless charging, offering safe and accessible options. Automatic alignment ensures precise contact, preventing overheating or short circuits. With a quick 5-hour charge time, the robot is always ready for use. It also features a smart parking function, docking by the pool edge when not in use, and a 1-click full-opening filter design for easy maintenance.
The Beatbot iSkim Ultra is backed by a two-year warranty and 14 industry certifications, ensuring its reliability and safety.
Availability and Pricing
The iSkim Ultra is available for presale starting immediately with a price of $1,499 in the US and €1,799 in Europe, including VAT. Beatbot is offering a special early-bird discount for a limited time for the first wave of presale orders.
For more information, visit Beatbot’s official website and experience the future of pool maintenance with the iSkim Ultra.
Meross, a prominent name in smart home technology, is set to launch the presale of its innovative Presence Sensor MS600 on August 1st. This new device, the first Matter-compatible presence sensor, promises significant advancements in home security and automation with top-notch accuracy and privacy features.
Traditional motion sensors fall short when detecting someone who is completely still. The MS600, however, uses a combination of Millimeter-Wave Radar, PIR, and light sensors to identify human presence even without movement. This results in:
Presence detection up to 6 meters, even capturing subtle movements like breathing.
Motion detection up to 12 meters.
Enhanced Home Security
The MS600’s advanced technology surpasses conventional motion sensors by:
Detecting even the smallest movements, such as breathing, thanks to its Millimeter-Wave Radar.
Sending instant mobile notifications through various smart home apps, including those compatible with Matter, to alert users of unusual activity.
Seamless Smart Home Integration
As the first Matter-compatible presence sensor, the MS600 integrates effortlessly with major platforms like HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. This compatibility ensures an easy setup and unified control across different smart devices.
Privacy-First Approach
Equipped with Space Learning technology, the MS600 avoids collecting sensitive data such as images, audio, or mapping information, ensuring users’ privacy is maintained.
Practical Applications
The MS600 adapts to various home settings:
In a home office, it keeps the workspace well-lit and comfortable.
In the living room, it maintains optimal entertainment settings.
In the bedroom, it creates a peaceful environment without false triggers.
Key Specifications:
Power Source: Type-C powered (no battery required)
Connectivity: Matter protocol, Wi-Fi compatible
Companion App: Meross APP, Matter APP, Apple Home APP, Amazon Alexa APP, and Google Assistant APP
Presale Details:
The Meross Presence Sensor MS600 will be available for presale at Meross Shop starting August 1st.
Pricing Structure:
First 300 units: $29.99 (over 15% off the regular retail price)
Remaining units: 10% off the regular retail price
Regular Retail Prices:
US: $35.99
EU: €34.99
UK: £32.99
Additional Information:
Limited quantity: Only 1,000 units available at presale prices.
Unlike motion sensors that activate devices based on movement, presence sensors like the MS600 detect if someone is in an area even when completely still. This ensures lights stay on during prolonged activities like reading, without needing to move to keep them on. The MS600 offers:
Better Detection Range: Presence ≤6 m, Motion ≤12 m.
Reduced False Alarms: Thanks to advanced sensors and pet-proof technology.
Enhanced Home Security: Accurate detection of even subtle movements, ensuring reliable alerts.
Comprehensive Overview
The MS600 combines three integrated sensors—Millimeter-Wave Radar, light, and PIR—for precise and reliable detection of presence and motion. This technology enhances security and reduces false alarms, ensuring a safer home environment. As the first Matter-compatible presence sensor, it simplifies smart home integration and prioritizes user privacy, avoiding the collection of sensitive data.
For more details and to secure the MS600 at a special presale price, visit Meross Shop. Act quickly to take advantage of this limited-time offer.
Just over four months since the debut of the Phone 2A, Nothing is back with a follow-up model, the Phone 2A Plus. This new release features several performance improvements and a more refined design while maintaining a price below $400.
Contrary to what “Plus” might suggest, the Phone 2A Plus doesn’t come with a larger screen. It retains the 6.7-inch OLED display found in the 2A, along with the signature flashing Glyph Interface on the back, a 5,000mAh battery, and NFC capabilities.
Key Upgrades Under the Hood
The most significant enhancement in the Phone 2A Plus is the new MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G processor. Exclusive to Nothing, this chip promises nearly 10 percent faster performance and a GPU that’s 30 percent quicker compared to the one in the Phone 2A.
Enhanced Design and Features
Building on the Phone 2A’s design success, the Plus version introduces two new metallic finishes: an updated black and a new gray that mimics unfinished machined metal. These stylish options elevate the phone’s aesthetic without pushing it out of the budget category.
Other notable upgrades include a front-facing camera that now boasts a 50-megapixel resolution, up from 32 megapixels, with an improved portrait algorithm enhancing facial features like eyes and facial hair. The Phone 2A Plus also sees a bump in max wired charging speed from 45W to 50W, though it still lacks wireless charging.
Pricing and Availability
Despite these improvements, the Phone 2A Plus remains budget-friendly, priced at £399 in the UK and $399 in the US. It comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, costing £50 / $50 more than the 12GB version of the Phone 2A. Both models will continue to be available for purchase.
The Phone 2A Plus will first be available at Nothing’s Soho store in London starting at 11 AM BST on August 3rd. US availability begins on August 7th at 9 AM ET through Nothing’s US beta program, though it will have limited support for US networks.
A popular chipset maker, Qualcomm has officially introduced its new Snapdragon 4S Gen 2 (SM4635) chipset for budget-range smartphones. Qualcomm’s latest affordable 5G chipset is forged on an efficient 4nm process node that enhances power savings for all-day smartphone use.
The Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 houses 2 x Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and 6 x Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8GHz, at the core. The chipset is paired with an Adreno GPU, the same LPDDR4X RAM, and upgraded UFS 3.1 memory offering faster data processing, app usage, and overall performance. The chipset isn’t a successor to last year’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, since Qualcomm downclocked all eight cores by 200MHz compared to the former.
The platform also comes with a slower 5G modem RF system rated at a maximum of 1Gbps download speeds. The 5G Modem-RF system delivers system-wide optimizations with greater efficiency making 5G accessible to more users worldwide, said Qualcomm in its release. The SD 4S Gen 2 also supports Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth v5.1 connectivity.
The chipset supports an FHD+ display and a 90Hz refresh rate, for smoother scrolling and streaming experience. Additionally, Qualcomm also packs its in-house Aqustic audio codec support, providing authentic, detailed high-res audio and AI-based echo and noise suppression for reducing background noise in noisy environments. Camera support tops out up to 84MP main camera sensors for great detail and clarity. The chipset also gets Qualcomm Spectra Dual 12-bit ISP for capturing concurrent photos and videos with image stabilization support.
Xiaomi has officially confirmed that it will launch its first Snapdragon 4S Gen 2-powered smartphone later this year.
Ever stumbled upon an unfamiliar image while scrolling online or received one from a friend? Google’s “About this image” tool is here to help, now available in more places than ever.
Expanded Availability: Circle to Search and Google Lens
The “About this image” tool is now integrated with Circle to Search and Google Lens, providing more ways to get context on images. Here’s how to use it:
Using Circle to Search
Imagine receiving a photo of a cloud that looks suspiciously like a UFO. If you’re on an Android device with Circle to Search enabled, follow these steps:
Activate Circle to Search: Long press the home button or navigation bar.
Select the Image: Circle or tap the image on your screen.
View Search Results: Swipe up to see more results, and tap the “About this image” tab.
Get Context: Find information about the image to understand its context.
Using Google Lens
To use Google Lens for the same image:
Save the Image: Screenshot or download the image.
Open Google App: Tap the Lens icon in the search bar.
Select the Image: Choose the image from your gallery.
View Search Results: Swipe up to see more results, and tap the “About this image” tab.
Get Details: Access helpful details about the image.
With “About this image,” you’d quickly learn that the cloud is just an interesting natural formation, not an alien spaceship.
Features of “About This Image”
This tool offers several key insights:
Usage Across Sites: See how other sites describe and use the image. This helps assess claims and gather perspectives from various sources.
Image Metadata: View metadata, including the creator’s info and any indications that the image might have been AI-generated or enhanced. Keep in mind, metadata can be altered by the poster.
Digital Watermark: Detect AI-generated images through Google DeepMind’s SynthID watermark.
Global Availability
“About this image” supports 40 languages, including French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. It’s rolling out on select Android devices, such as the latest Samsung and Pixel phones, foldables, and tablets, as well as through Google Lens on both Android and iOS.
Additional Tool: “About This Result”
For more context on search results, use “About this result” on Google Search. Click the three dots next to any result to learn more about the website and its relevance to your search. This feature is available in all languages supported by Google Search.
Conclusion
Google continues to develop tools to enhance your online experience. Try “About this image” and “About this result” today to gain more context and confidence in your searches.
Realme has officially announced its latest Realme 13 series smartphones – Realme 13 Pro and Reralme 13 Pro+. Relame’s two new midrange smartphones bring meaningful upgrades to the table – upgraded camera sensors, Qualcomm’s new power-efficient mid-range chipset, improved battery life, and much more. Let’s take a look at the detailed specs and pricing.
Realme 13 Pro and 13 Pro+ boast large 6.7-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2000 nits peak brightness. You get a Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Protection for both phones, protecting them from accidental falls and scratches.
Both smartphones come with a similar CPUs. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor paired with up to 12GB of RAM, 512GB of onboard storage, and an Adreno 710 GPU for handling gaming-sided things. The smartphones run on Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14 out of the box. Another thing that the Realme 13 Pro and 13 Pro+ have in common is that they come with a similar 5,200mAh battery cell, but the former supports 45W fast charging while the latter features a whopping 80W fast charging speed.
For lenses, the Realme 13 Pro has a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 50MP LYT-600 main sensor with OIS support, and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter.
On the other hand, the Realme 13 Pro+ comes with slightly better lenses. You get a 50MP Sony LYT-701 main sensor, a 50MP periscope lens, and an 8MP ultrawide shooter. Both phones have a similar 32MP front-facing camera for capturing stunning selfies and video chats.
Other features of the Realme 13 series include IP65 water and dust resistance, under-display fingerprint sensors, Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers, and WiFi 6 support.
The Realme 13 Pro starts at Rs 26,999 ($320) for the 8GB + 128GB model, the 8GB+256GB variant costs Rs 28,999 ($345), and the 12GB+512GB model is priced at Rs 31,999 ($380).
The Realme 13 Pro+ costs Rs 32,999 ($395) for the base 8GB + 256GB model, while the high-end 12GB + 512GB variant is priced at Rs 36,999 ($440).
Realme offers three beautiful color options for the Realme 13 Phones – Monet Gold, Emerald Green, and Monet Purple.
Since modern smartphones are capable of running demanding games, playing them with touchscreen controls is not always enjoyable. This is where a mobile game controller comes into play. GameSir contacted me to review its new G8+ mobile gaming controller, and I eagerly seized the opportunity to explore mobile gaming with a controller.
GameSir, a reliable gaming accessories maker, has built a great reputation in recent years with its high-quality, feature-packed game controllers. The latest addition to their lineup, the G8+ mobile game controller, continues this trend. The G8+ succeeds the G8 Galileo, which was launched in November 2023, and comes with several significant upgrades, solidifying its position as GameSir’s top mobile gaming controller.
I have been using the G8+ mobile game controller for the past few weeks, and it has proven to be incredibly addictive. Thanks to the G8+ controller, I find myself gaming on my phone more than ever. Its swappable joystick, detachable magnetic faceplates, Hall effect triggers and joysticks, universal compatibility, and super comfortable design make it the best mobile game controller I have experienced to date. So, is it worth the investment? Let’s find out.
Durable buttons with up to 5 million times lifespan
GameSir companion app for extra customization
Cons
Phones with sizable camera modules or cases don’t fit properly
Only one color option
Not designed to be portable
Unboxing
Pricing and Availability
GameSir G8+ mobile controller is available for $79.99 and can be purchased through Amazon or GameSir’s official website. It is offered in a sleek Matte Black color option. Despite significant upgrades, it maintains a similar price to its predecessor, which is impressive. With its affordable pricing, the GameSir G8+ is positioned to dominate the market when compared to competitors like the Backbone One and the slightly pricier Razer Kishi V2.
Design and Features
GameSir has opted for a very subtle and minimalist design for the G8+. In contrast, it looks very similar to the original G8 controller, with some minor tweaks, but it still comes in a larger size compared to other gaming controllers. The matte-black finish, along with a nice and soft anti-slip textured surface at the back, feels much better in the hand and provides great comfort during extended gaming sessions.
The layout of the GameSir G8+ gaming controller will be familiar to Xbox gamers, with its triggers, joysticks, buttons, and full-size D-pad mirroring that of the Xbox controller. Despite its large size, making it less portable, the controller offers excellent ergonomics and a near-console-like feel, especially considering its price point.
The new G8+ mobile controller weighs 314 grams, a significant increase from the 215 grams of last year’s model. You’ll notice the heft when mounting the phone on it. The controller features a magnetic faceplate that is easily detachable. GameSir also includes three different sizes of thumbsticks in the box – tall, short, and extra short – allowing you to easily switch these out according to your preferences.
The G8+ boasts a similar layout to the Xbox controller, with a full-size D-Pad, ABXY face buttons, off-set joysticks, triggers, menu, view, screenshot, mode, home, and macros buttons.
Image Credit – Abhinav Fating
On the bottom, you find a Bluetooth pairing button and a USB-C port for charging, as well as wired connections. GameSir has omitted the headphone jack and USB-C connector from the G8+, which is a positive change. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity support, you can effortlessly connect your smartphone to the controller, even if it has a sizable camera module, without any issues.
The mobile game controller features an extensible design that easily supports devices with screen sizes of up to 8 inches without any issues. The slotting design is optimized for smartphones with a small camera module. I tested several devices, including the Infinix GT 10 Pro, Infinix Zero 30, and Motorola Edge 50 Fusion, and had no problems slotting them in. However, when I tried to insert the iQOO 12 smartphone, which has a large camera module, I found that the phone did not fit properly. Not only the iQOO 12, but most of the 2024 phones, such as the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Vivo X100 Pro, and OnePlus 12, have large camera housings, and as a result, they did not fit properly.
There’s no problem with the case – I used my Infinix Zero 30 5G with it and it fitted comfortably, with no issues whatsoever. However, make sure the case isn’t rugged; otherwise, you’ll need to take it off to use the G8+. Unlike other GameSir controllers, the G8+ doesn’t come with a hard shell carrying case.
Performance
Most mobile controllers usually have smaller triggers and face buttons, which can obviously hinder the overall gaming experience. However, this is not the case with GameSir’s G8+ mobile game controller. The G8+ game controller has a very similar layout to an Xbox controller, providing a comfortable and familiar feel. Despite its large form factor, it fits right in your palms and feels premium.
The GameSir G8+ comes with Hall Effect joysticks, which prevent any drift issues even with extended use. The domed-shaped joysticks with small circular ribs offer a solid grip, and the box also includes three additional different-sized joysticks which can be easily switched out as needed. The buttons feel excellent to use, offering great tactility and feedback. The punchy and clicky buttons are quite durable, and GameSir mentions that the buttons can withstand 5 million clicks. The triggers with the Hall Effect have a good range of motion and also feature small ribs for extra grip.
Image Credit – Abhinav Fating
I tried several Android games, including COD: Warzone, Shadow Fight 4 Arena, Stumble Guys, and Horizon Chase, with a G8+ mobile controller, and it worked flawlessly. Thanks to the Bluetooth support, I can also connect the G8+ to my PC and use it as a standalone wireless controller without a mobile device attached. I also played some games on my Windows rig, such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and NFS Payback, and I didn’t encounter any compatibility or latency issues whatsoever. Additionally, I tested the controller with Steam Link and didn’t notice any issues.
The G8+ controller’s asymmetric rumble motors impressed me a lot with their realistic and immersive haptic feedback, which I mostly noticed in the fighting scenes. Furthermore, it offers a built-in 6-axis gyroscope for better motion control, which is very helpful when playing fps games.
You can connect the controller to the smartphone, PC, iOS, and Switch using Bluetooth, wired, or a wireless dongle. I opted for a Bluetooth connection, which is fast, reliable, and seamlessly connects with my devices. Alternatively, you can use the wired option, which operates on a simple plug-and-play mechanism.
The G8+ mobile controller comes with a 1,000mAh battery (500mAh on each side) that can last a week without any issues. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the battery life depends entirely on your gaming sessions. In my experience, I typically played games for about half an hour each day. Therefore, it’s clear that playing for more than an hour will surely affect these numbers.
Software
What I also like is that the G8+ controller has physical as well as software customization options. Yes, you heard right, you can customize the controller physically by switching buttons and sticks.
Aside from physical customization, the G8+ game controller comes with dedicated companion app support called GameSir. With this app, available for both iOS and Android devices, you can configure the controller and check the battery status.
After downloading the app, you can pair the G8+ controller with it, and you’ll have plenty of customization options to tweak the controller to your liking. The “Button Settings” tab allows you to switch between the standard face button layout and the Xbox layout. Additionally, the key mapping tab enables you to map back buttons as needed.
You also have a “Gamepad Test” tab, where you can check all the buttons, triggers, and joysticks on the controller to ensure they are working properly. In the “Trigger Settings” tab, you can adjust the trigger’s dead zone, with a range from 0 to 100. Additionally, you can switch the triggers to “Hair Trigger Mode” using the Quick Trigger switch, which enhances their responsiveness for shooting and action games.
Lastly, there is a ‘Vibration Intensity’ tab that allows you to adjust vibration strength and grip strength and has a range from 0 to 4 which you can set up as per your preference.
The only quibble is that while configuring the controller, the app crashes almost so often and sometimes it even fails to detect the controller, requiring a reconnection, which is very annoying. GameSir really needs to do better here.
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Products with this distinction deserve to be on your short list of purchase candidates.
Should you buy the GameSir G8+ Mobile Bluetooth Controller?
You should buy this if..
You want a mobile Bluetooth controller with sturdy build quality
You need a controller with hall effect triggers and joysticks
You need a controller with excellent battery life
You need an affordable mobile Bluetooth controller
You shouldn’t buy this if..
You have a phone with a large camera module
You are looking for more portable option
Final Thoughts
Image Credit – Abhinav Fating
Overall, the GameSir did a fantastic job with its latest G8+ Mobile Bluetooth controller. I would say the controller is way ahead of the competition thanks to its sturdy console-grade controller build with anti-slip textured grip, easy-to-use layout, terrific hall-effect sticks and triggers, punchy and durable buttons, impressive battery life, seamless connectivity, great haptic feedback, and an affordable price point.
The only quibble is that the controller doesn’t fit properly with phones that have a sizable camera module, and its software needs a bit of improvement.
These aside, the GameSir G8+ mobile gaming controller is one of the most fantastic controllers around and a great solution for those who want a more immersive and console-like gaming experience on their smartphones without breaking the bank.
As students gear up for the new school year, the BOOX Note Air3 C emerges as the perfect tool to enhance academic performance. From July 28th to August 31st, this 10.3″ color ePaper tablet is available at a discounted price of $479.99, down from $499.99. Featuring a vivid color display and BOOX Super Refresh (BSR) technology, the Note Air3 C is an ideal addition to any student’s toolkit.
A Writing Experience That Feels Right
The Note Air3 C replicates the familiar feel of pen on paper with its sleek design and advanced note-taking features. The stylus glides smoothly on the screen, providing a tactile writing experience. The BOOX Notes app includes five different brush options, perfect for jotting quick notes, highlighting important information, or sketching during breaks. The Smart Scribe toolkit enhances efficiency by allowing users to erase errors with a simple gesture and turn rough sketches into precise geometric shapes.
Post-lecture, organizing notes is a breeze with the Note Air3 C. Users can insert links to connect related notes, use tags for thematic organization, and adjust the size of note content with the Smart Lasso tool. The latest firmware update even allows handwritten notes to be converted into text, streamlining the review process and keeping students productive throughout their study sessions.
Vibrant Learning with Color
The Kaleido 3 screen of the Note Air3 C adds a splash of color to the academic journey. It displays colors at 150 PPI and black-and-white content at 300 PPI, making illustrated textbooks and charts in academic papers more engaging and easier to understand. With support for up to 20 document formats, the NeoReader app provides seamless access to a wide range of files. The PDF Reflow feature customizes page layouts, ensuring a comfortable reading experience.
ePaper devices like the Note Air3 C offer prolonged focus without the strain typical of traditional screens. The paper-like display reduces eye fatigue, making it easier to study for long periods. Free from distracting pop-ups and notifications, students can dive deep into their studies with clarity. Additional features like Scrolling View, Dark Mode, and the ability to add blank pages to PDFs, combined with long battery life, make this device ideal for intensive academic work.
Unlimited Potential with an Open System
The Note Air3 C runs on an open Android OS, offering greater flexibility compared to closed-system ePaper devices. With the Google Play Store pre-installed, users can download essential apps for study and leisure. Manage assignments with Notion, stay updated with Flipboard, and organize your schedule with Todoist. The BSR technology ensures clear text and smooth scrolling, enhancing the overall user experience.
The device also includes native features designed for students. BOOXDrop Screen Mirroring allows for easy presentation of ideas, while the NaviBall AI assistant provides quick answers to tough questions. Transferring files between devices is seamless with BOOXDrop, and the powerful Octa-core CPU ensures smooth operation, making it a reliable partner in tackling academic challenges.
Make This School Year Exceptional
Elevate your academic game with the BOOX Note Air3 C. This Android tablet combines a natural writing experience with a color ePaper screen that protects your eyes. Whether you’re a student mastering new concepts, a teacher creating engaging lessons, or a parent supporting your child’s education, the Note Air3 C is designed to help you achieve more. Don’t miss out on the $20 discount—make this school year not just good, but exceptional!
For more information and to purchase, visit the BOOX website.
