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Amongst the several popular Chinese smartphone brands that instantly became a hit with their venture in the smartphone space. To meet the users’ demand in the affordable segment, the company had introduced the Nord smartphone series backed with modern-day technologies at the budget price point. But instead, this series is grabbing all the attention for repeated blasts incidents. Already two of such OnePlus Nord 2 incidents have been reported in India. Now, another OnePlus Nord 2 has gone up in flames leaving the victim gravely injured. Read on for the details:
Yet Another OnePlus Nord 2 Blasts In India
The latest OnePlus Nord 2 explosion case comes from India yet again. The incident has been shared by a user named Suhit Sharma on Twitter. The tweet shared by the users details the incident with the images of the damaged phone as well as the burn injuries retained by the victim. The intensity of the blast can be easily guessed by the images that show the entirely damaged OnePlus Nord 2 unit.
The handset’s left panel is entirely wrecked due to the blast so is the right half of the back panel. As mentioned earlier, the images shared also show the burn pockets of the denim and also the second-degree burn injury on the victim’s thigh. A report via MSP suggests the incident happened at midnight while the victim was riding his bike.
Furthermore, the OnePlus Nord 2 that went up in flames was relatively new and brought two months ago via Amazon. The family members of the victim have also confirmed that the device wasn’t hot and neither was it showing any issues with performance all this while. The victim is said to be hospitalized with treatments undergoing second-degree burn injuries.
What’s OnePlus’ Call On This Matter?
OnePlus has already acknowledged the issue and in an official statement, the company has assured such incidents are taken seriously. The company is said to be investigating the cause of this OnePlus Nord 2’s explosion. If there were any external or internal factors responsible for blasts is yet to be determined.
Meanwhile, the company has reportedly collected the damaged OnePlus Nord 2 unit from the company and is sending it to one of its service centres in Pune. The company is further said to have released refunds to the victim and has assured assistance with the medical expenses.
OnePlus Nord 2 Blast History
Not just one, this would be the third OnePlus Nord 2 blast incident in a row that took place in India. In the previous cases, external factors were blamed for the explosions. The first case was reported back in August, where a five days old Nord 2 unit exploded. The second OnePlus Nord 2 blast report was reported a month later in September, where a Delhi-based lawyer narrated his ordeal over Twitter.
Our fast-paced modern-day lifestyle is incomplete without smartphones. These pocket-sized gadgets have evolved over the last decade exponentially with several new technologies being added to the mix. However, communication remains its primary usage factor. Of course, the modernizations have been incorporated with mobile communication as well and you now have the options of video and voice calling using several apps.
But communication isn’t the only factor that makes us dependent on smartphones nowadays. Web surfing, photography/videography, gaming, and media playback are a few of examples. And dedicated apps have been developed for users catering to a wide range of services. Language translation apps are among those valuable features that modern smartphones offer consumers.
There are multiple apps that you can download both on Android and iOS platforms that will help you read and understand content from different lingual. And one of the most searched-for apps in this category is the one that supports Hindi to English translations. But with numerous such apps available over Play Store might make it difficult for you to choose. In this article, we have listed down the top five English to Hindi translation apps for your devices:
Google Translate
It is undoubtedly one of the most popular language translating apps used all across the globe and supports English to Hindi translation. You can directly search for Google Translate on any web browser. However, the dedicated app is also available on Play Store and Appstore on Apple. This app is shining with 4.5 stars on the Google Play Store and is downloaded by over 100 million users all across. The app isn’t too heavy and with a 26MB size, it consumes minimal space on your drive.
Microsoft Translator
This is another popular language translator app that comes from an established tech giant. As the name suggests, Microsoft has developed this app which can be downloaded both on Android and iOS devices. This app is rated 4.6 stars on the Google Play Store and weighs around 64MB. Not only this app supports English to Hindi and vice versa, but over 70 different languages. Regarding the options for language translations, you can use a wide range of inputs ranging from screenshots to voice, and videos.
Hi Translate- Chat Translator
The third app that makes it the best app for English to Hindi translation is the Hi Translate chat translator. The rating which it has scored on Google Play Store is 4.5 (same as the above two). It weighs around 23.39MB. You can also use the camera to translate any text from an image, newspaper article, or other sources. Furthermore, this app also lets you translate audio into different languages which makes it quite useful. There is a “Draw over other apps” option which you can toggle on for easy language translations while using a different app or website. This saves you from the hassle of shifting from one app to another just to translate the language.
Hindi-English Translator
This is another god app for English to Hindi and vice versa language translation. This app has been developed by Klays-Development and is one of the lightest language translator apps you can download. It weighs only 3.4MB and is rated 4.5 stars at Google Play Store. This app is beneficial for users who need a simple interface to translate the languages.
Lingvanex Translator App
The Lingvanex language translator app is another language translator that you can download on your Android or iOS smartphones for English to Hindi translations. What gives it an edge over most language translating apps is the higher word limit for texts (up to 10,000). As far as its numbers are concerned, it has achieved a 4.1-star rating at the Google Play Store and is downloaded by over 5 million users. The UI offered is also simple, which makes it easy to use.
Tranit – English Hindi Translation App
One of the top Hindi to English translation apps, Tranit is accessible on both iOS and Android. Additionally, you can translate the languages using a drag-and-drop translation function. The app has automatic language identification and supports more than 100 regional languages. The text is automatically translated into the desired language when the source language has been detected. The app further contains a drag ball feature and supports more than 100 regional languages.
The Indian smartphone market is one of the most crowded when we speak of the budget segment. We have seen some major growth in this segment with numerous devices being introduced by the Chinese as well as homegrown brands. While a major chunk of the budget audience has transitioned from feature phones to smartphones, there’s still a large number that is yet to get on board with this process. Reliance Jio is one of those few brands which have been ruling the feature phone market ever since it ventured into the mobile space in the Indian market.
The brand has now opted for a new strategy of grabbing the audience with its first feature-rich smartphone. Called the JioPhone Next, the most affordable 4G phone in the market has finally arrived in the country and is already up for pre-bookings. Bundled with several user-friendly features, this device aims at getting 2G users to get a taste of the fast-speed 4G networks.
Reliance has launched the JioPhone Next at Rs. 6,499 in India and can be purchased in black and blue shades. We at Giznext managed to get our hands on India’s most affordable 4G phone and below is our feedback if it makes the cut. Will the affordable pricing or the user-friendly features save the day for this handset? Or will the budget Chinese phones have an edge? We are breaking it down for you in this quick review:
JioPhone Next Review: Design And Display
We’ll start things off with design since appeal is a crucial aspect in determining the success of a handset. The JioPhone Next doesn’t fall in line with modern-day’s smartphones where you get a slim and tall profile and non-removable battery setup. Rather, it brings a basic entry-level design where you get thick bezels without any notch or punch-hole and a removable back/battery setup.
While this might not be suitable if you are an ardent smartphone user, it is practical for users who are transitioning from feature phones to smartphones for the first time. What we liked is despite a thick body (plastic built), the handset is lightweight which makes it all practical for daily usage. As mentioned earlier, the device comes with a removable back. It has dual SIM and microSD card storage support.
Do note that you will have the option to use one Jio SIM and one SIM from any other operator. The internet connectivity/ mobile data can be used only via the Jio SIM. The remaining design aspects are the same as you would find on any other budget handset. It has the volume and the power keys on the right spine, while the bottom panel only accommodates the micro USB port. The speaker grille is at the lower bottom of the back panel. You get a textured back that allows for a good grip.
Speaking of which, the JioPhone Next flaunts a 5.45-inch display that supports standard 720 x 1440 pixels screen resolution, 18:9 aspect ratio, and 60Hz refresh rate. It gets a Corning Gorilla Glass layer that safeguards the panel from accidental scratches. The display does its job fine and you will have no issues consuming 720p videos on the go. Besides, the compact form factor makes single-hand usability quite easy. The brightness levels seem optimum, but it might not be sufficient outdoors. But, that’s okay considering this is an entry-level phone and has all the basic elements in place.
JioPhone Next: Camera Review
The JioPhone Next features basic camera hardware with both rear and front panels featuring a single sensor for imaging. At the rear, this budget phone packs a 13MP main camera. The image clarity is ample if you are clicking pictures in broad daylight or well-lit areas. The edge-detection as well as the color production is decent in such scenarios. The camera app has an integrated Google lens support which comes in handy to get details related to any image.
Several pre-set shooting modes will enhance the imaging experience. But, the night shots would be average and it would be criminal to expect a high-resolution output from a budget phone with a single camera. To capture selfies and video calling, the JioPhone Next features an 8MP camera up front. The selfie camera setup is adequate for social media platforms. You get clean and subtle-looking self-portraits which you can easily flaunt at Instagram, Facebook, and other similar websites.
JioPhone Next: Hardware, Software User Experience
The JioPhone Next runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon QM215 processor. This is a low-end Qualcomm chipset that has quad-cores and a clock speed of 1.3GHz. This processor is specifically designed for budget phones with Android Go Edition. That said, the device will ship with Pragati OS which seems to have borrowed some key aspects from the Android Go.
During our brief usage, we didn’t notice any major lags while loading apps or using them. Several pre-loaded apps make user operability simple. The device has been launched with 2GB RAM and a 32GB storage configuration. The RAM capacity is also ample for a low-end phone that uses a quad-core chipset. The JioPhone Next also has an expandable microSD card support which will take care of the additional storage space. Performance-wise, this handset lives up to the expectations.
As far as the UI is concerned, there are all the Google apps pre-installed along with a few other third-party apps. You also will get a bunch of Jio apps pre-installed including MyJio, JioTV, JioSaavn, JioMeet, JioMart, and others. The UI experience is decent and isn’t too laggy. Thankfully, the company hasn’t added any extra set of customizations over the interface (Pragati OS) that would hamper the user experience.
JioPhone Next: Battery Performance
The JioPhone Next, unlike most budget smartphones, packs rather a smaller 3,500 mAh battery unit. You can get a setup bigger than 4,000 mAh on the competitions. There is no fast charging support, but the device still gets a complete refuel within an hour. We are yet to test the battery capacity to its full potential. But with the brief testing, we can say that the device can last more than half a day on a single charge.
JioPhone Next: Verdict
Reliance had a successful run with the Jio feature phone lineup. The brand’s primary focus right from the beginning has been on the budget audience which doesn’t change with the latest offering. The JioPhone Next also caters to price-conscious consumers in India. Specifically, this device comes as the best option for users who are yet to own a smartphone. So getting used to a large touch display and other modern features would be easy for such masses. Besides, the company aims to get onboard the large number of masses that are still using a 2G internet connection. The JioPhone Next comes as an all package deal for the audience looking for a 4G handset that retails below Rs. 7,000.
