The DMRC on Wednesday unveiled a Hindi version of its Delhi Metro Rail mobile application that includes features such as interactive route maps, advanced station search options, real-time first and last train time calculators, and next and nearest station alerts.
The app was so far only available in English, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in a statement.
This launch comes as a testament to DMRC’s commitment to the Digital India initiative, aimed at providing government services electronically with improved online infrastructure and inclusivity, it said.
The state-of-the-art app in Hindi marks a significant milestone in DMRC’s mission to provide world-class digital platforms for metro users in Hindi as well. The DMRC website has already been functioning as a bilingual platform in both English and Hindi.
The app, available on Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, has undergone continuous improvements, officials said.
The website and the app both include interactive route maps, advanced station search options, real-time first and last train time calculators, and next and nearest station alerts on the app.
The bilingual platform caters to a wider audience and aligns with DMRC’s commitment to inclusivity, it added.
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Made by Google 2023 event is set to kick off where the US-based technology giant would unveil the Pixel 8 series and the Pixel Watch 2. This event is scheduled to take place on October 4 at 7:30 PM (IST), and you can catch all the action in the liveblog here. Here is a sneak peek at what to expect from the Made by Google 2023 event.
Soon after the global unveiling on October 4, Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE series, and Buds FE in India. Priced at Rs 59,999, the Galaxy S23 FE will be available for purchase on Samsung Live Commerce platform on October 5, with early delivery slated to begin from October 7. The Galaxy Tab S9 FE series start at Rs 36,999, and the tablets will be available for purchase from October 7. The Galaxy Buds FE are priced at Rs 7,999. These will be available for order on October 5, with delivery starting from October 7.
Launch offers
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: The smartphone will be available with introductory offers in which consumers can avail Rs 6,000 cashback using HDFC Bank cards and Rs 4,000 in upgrade bonus on trade-in deals. Besides, the company is offering up to 24-month no-interest equated monthly instalment.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE series: The tablets duo will be available with introductory offers, including up to Rs 5,000 cashback on select bank cards and Rs 3,000 in upgrade bonus on trade-in deals. On tablets, Samsung is offering up to 12-month no-cost EMI starting at Rs 3,082.
Chinese smartphone brand Vivo on October 4 launched in India the Vivo V29 and V29 Pro smartphones. The V29 Pro will be offered in two colour variants – Himalayan Blue and Space Black, and the vanilla V29 will be available in three colours – Himalayan Blue, Space Black and Majestic Red. The Vivo V29 will be available for purchase from October 17, while the Pro model will be out on October 10. Both smartphones will be available on the e-commerce platform Flipkart, Vivo India e-store and select offline stores.
The Vivo V29 is offered in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage at Rs 32,999 and Rs 36,999, respectively. The V29 Pro is offered in in 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage at Rs 39,999 and Rs 42,999 respectively. Both the models will be available with introductory offers, including up to Rs 3,500 discount on select bank cards.
The Vivo V29 series sports a 6.78-inch 1.5k resolution two-side curved display of 120Hz refresh rate. The display panel on both smartphones feature a pixel density of 452 ppi and HDR10+ certification. The V29 weighs around 186g, while the Pro model weighs 188g.
The Vivo V29 Pro sports a dual-camera setup on the rear, featuring a 50-megapixel main lens (Sony IMX766) and a 2x portrait lens. The V29 sports a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front, both the smartphones feature a 50MP selfie camera.
Both the V29 and V29 Pro come with Vivo’s Smart Aura flash Light, which is customisable for light tone (from 1800K (warm) to 4500K (cool). Both devices are powered by a 4,600 mAh battery, supported by a 80W flash charger.
Samsung’s cloud gaming service would provide users with the ability to play games without the need for downloading them onto their devices
South Korean electronics maker Samsung is reportedly planning to announce its own cloud gaming service, which would be available exclusively to its range of Galaxy devices. The announcement is likely to happen during the Samsung Developer Conference, which is scheduled for October 5. A recent report by Korea Economic Daily states that Samsung has been working on the cloud gaming platform for the past few months.
According to media reports, Samsung’s cloud gaming service would provide users with the ability to play games without the need for downloading them onto their devices. It is expected that Galaxy device users will be able to access and play a selection of games available on the Samsung’s Galaxy app store and Game launcher directly on their devices.
Although the platform itself is expected to be free to use, users may have to pay developers if they wish to play their game. This may allow Samsung to tap into additional revenue streams, including advertising, subscription fees, and revenue from developers for featuring their games on the platform.
Additionally, the report said, Samsung is planning to reduce the fees charged to developers on both its own app store and Google Play Store. This move would not only attract more developers to the platform, but also incentivise them to create exclusive apps and services tailored for Samsung’s ecosystem.
Samsung already boasts a Gaming Hub on its TVs and monitors, which allows users to stream games directly from major cloud gaming platforms such as Xbox Cloud, Amazon Luna, and GeForce Now. This existing infrastructure sets the stage for a seamless integration of Samsung’s upcoming cloud gaming service into its ecosystem.
Google is set to kick off its annual Made by Google event on October 4. The technology giant is hosting an in-person event in New York, US where it is expected to announce the Pixel 8 series smartphones and Pixel Watch 2. Alongside, the company is expected to announce a new colour variant of the Pixel Buds Pro and share the release date of Android 14. Below are the details:
Made by Google: When and where to watch
The Pixel devices launch event is set to kick off at 10 AM Eastern Time (ET), which is 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). It essentially means the event will start at 7:30 PM in India for the audience watching it online on YouTube and social media platforms. For convenience, a YouTube video has been embedded towards the end of the article.
Made by Google: What to expect
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro:
In the smartphone line, Google would debut the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Starting with Pixel 8, it would sport a 6.17-inch OLED display of 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by a Tensor G3 chip, which is likely made in collaboration with Samsung, the Pixel 8 would be offered in 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration.
On the camera front, the Pixel 8 would sport a 50-megapixel main camera sensor paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. The ultra-wide-camera would feature autofocus, which would enable it to double up as a macro sensor for close-up shots. On the front, the Pixel 8 would sport a 10.5MP camera sensor in a center-aligned display punch-hole. Like with previous Pixel smartphones, a strong software suite from Google would power the imaging system in the Pixel 8. It would feature tools such as Magic Editor, Best Take, and Audio Eraser. The Pixel 8 would be based on Android 14, which is expected to rollout for other compatible devices soon.
Coming to the Pixel 8 Pro, it would sport a 6.8-inch OLED display of 120Hz refresh rate. Unlike the two-side curved display on the predecessor, however, the Pixel 8 Pro would feature a flat display. It would be powered by the same Tensor G3 chip, but paired with 12GB RAM.
On the camera front, the Pixel 8 Pro would get a 48MP telephoto lens (up to 5x optical zoom) in addition to a 50-megapixel main camera sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. Like the vanilla model, the ultra-wide-camera on the Pro model would feature autofocus that would enable it to double up as a macro sensor for close-up shots. On the front, the Pixel 8 Pro would sport a 10.5MP camera sensor in a center-aligned display punch-hole. On the imaging-related software side, it would get the manual controls for both videos and photos. This would be on top of other features such as Magic Editor, Best Take, and Audio Eraser. The Pixel 8 Pro would be based on Android 14.
Pixel Watch 2:
It would be similar to the first-generation Pixel Watch, but with a new processor and software features. Google is expected to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 series chip, which is expected to bring performance and power efficiency. The watch is expected to boot WearOS 4 with support for ultrawide-band chip for precise location tracking capabilities. As for the health and fitness features, the Watch 2 is expected to get the Fitbit suite that it debuted with the Watch.
Pixel 8 series and Pixel Watch 2: India launch details
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are arriving in India on October 5, together with the Pixel Watch 2.
