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The current time has seen an increase in the usage of phones and electronics, this only means good news for Tech Giants. Tapping into this base of tech-savvy consumers, OnePlus is all set to release its new flagship in the form of the OnePlus 9 series.

The cheery at the top is the new partnership that OnePlus has committed to with Swedish camera technology giant Hasselblad. This new partnership promises breath-taking photo capabilities in the upcoming flagships from OnePlus.

The OnePlus 9 series is set to offer three variants namely: OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9E. The variants have been designed keeping in mind the consumer’s budget and the best features that can be included in the budget.

It all begins with a simple thought. Discover the #OnePlus9Series, co-developed with @Hasselblad, on March 23.

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Discussing the Pro variant, OnePlus has amped up its design and features. The talk of the town being the Quad Camera setup designed in collaboration with Hasselblad which will use a custom Sony IMX789 image sensor.

The setup includes a 64MP Primary Camera, a 16MP Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens and a 12MP Telephoto Camera and a 2MP Depth Camera, which can capture perfect snaps. The camera will include a new Hasselblad Pro mode that shall offer better photo controls.

The camera will be shooting in 12 Bit RAW (64 billion possible colours) and offers 4K video recording at 120 fps (frames per second) and 8K video recording at 30 fps. The front camera consists of a 32 MP lens at the top left corner of the display.

Though the buzz around the OnePlus 9 Pro is about its phenomenal camera setup, the OnePlus has left no stone unturned in creating a beast of a phone packing the 9 Pro with a Snapdragon 888 processor under the hood combined with an 8 GB RAM to offer smooth running capabilities.

The display needs are looked after by an Adreno 660 GPU. The 9 Pro will come with an AMOLED type 6.78-inch display coated with Gorilla Glass v5 with a refresh rate of either 120 Hz or 140 Hz but we’ll have to wait to confirm that.

The screen has an aspect ratio of 20:9 and is designed in a bezel-less punch hole style. The Pro variant will come with a 4500 mAh battery which might be a little underpowered considering the top-notch features the phone offers but to make up for this the OnePlus 9 Pro offers a 65W wired fast charging (Warp Charging Technology) and 30W wireless fast charging.

The only possible hindrance in buying this phone is perhaps its storage capacity. The OnePlus 9 Pro offers 128 GB of non-expandable internal storage. Now 128 GB might seem enough but some might argue it is kind of a caging to offer non-expandable storage. The phone will run an Android v10 OS supporting 5G and is rumoured to have a price tag of Rs.51,999.

Coming to the younger siblings of the OnePlus 9 Pro, the OnePlus 9 is the closest to its elder sibling followed by the 9R. The OnePlus 9 comes with a similar setup in terms of processor, storage capabilities and display compared to the OnePlus 9 Pro. The only difference being in the camera setup.

The OnePlus 9 offers a three-camera array at the back stylishly designed but lacking a few features. The camera setup includes a 64 MP primary camera accompanied by 16 MP and 8 MP lenses. This means that the camera setup lacks a telescope which could reduce its zooming capabilities. The screen size is a bit shorter than the OnePlus 9 Pro coming in at 6.55-inch and protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass v5.

The display type is AMOLED with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The OnePlus 9 will also have a Snapdragon 888 with 8 GB RAM and an Adreno 660 GPU inside and run an Android v10 OS supporting 5G. The phone will support 65W wired fast charging (Warp Charging Technology) and 30W wireless fast charging. The OnePlus 9 is rumoured to have a price tag of Rs. 46,999.

The youngest of the family and the low budget option in the series is the OnePlus 9E (which might also end up being called 9R or 9 Lite). Though the 9E is less-priced than the other two phones in the series, yet some features will make this phone the go-to phone for buyers in the mid-range once it hits the store shelves.

The 9E comes with a quad-camera setup made up of a 48 MP primary lens accompanied by 16 MP, 8 MP and 2 MP lenses that complete the setup. The screen size of the OnePlus 9E is larger as compared to the OnePlus 9 coming in at 6.65-inches with an FHD+ display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass v5.

The screen refresh rate stands at 90 Hz comparatively lower in the series but acceptable given the price range. Diving deep the 9E is powered by a Snapdragon 865 along with 6 GB RAM and an Adreno 650 GPU. The device has a 4500 mAh battery and supports 30W wired fast charging only.

All the three phones in the OnePlus 9 series come equipped with an in-screen fingerprint sensor and might include a matte or glossy finish back cover. All in all, it can be said that OnePlus is looking to prove its mettle in terms of camera technology while sticking true to its philosophy of offering better performance at economic price rates.

While many rumours are surrounding the OnePlus 9 series the one certain fact is that on March 23 2021 at 7:30 PM IST, the virtual launch of the series will bring every feature to the limelight for the buyers to admire.

The short video space that was dominated by TikTok in the yesteryears is currently banned by the government and Instagram is aggressively pushing its short video platform, Reels. In this article, we will look into the new feature of Reels.

As we all know Instagram Reels is all the craze nowadays this is due to the absence of TikTok in India. Reels are the short video platform that Instagram launched to cater to the huge audience who viewed short videos daily.

The new feature that is being tested by Facebook allows a Reel creator to upload their Reels on Instagram and Facebook simultaneously.

When shared to Facebook the Reels clips would be visible in the Facebook News Feed and Facebook Watch. In the future, the probability of the main Facebook app getting its version of the Reels feature is very high.

Integrating Reels Into Facebook: The Newest Thrill Amongst Content Creators

This feature enables a Reel creator to share their curated content across both platforms and then your Reels will show up on the Facebook timeline of your Reels.

To share the Reels clips, the selected individuals can share them to the existing News Feed sharing options like Friends, Public, or a custom device.

The content creators have to “allow” both platforms to interact with each other. The 30-second long clips will be shown with their Instagram username, not their Facebook account.

Since this is a very revolutionary feature the company is testing this feature with selected individuals. Only a few celebrity users can choose to enable this feature as of right now.

Pooja Dhingra, Bong Guy, Awez Darbar, Ashish Chanchlani, Pankaj Bhadouria, and key public figures such as Suresh Raina, Sanjeev Kapoor, Harbhajan Singh are a few of the people who have gotten access to this feature.

Creating Reels On Facebook: Let’s Know Some Insider Details

In a recent press release, Facebook Inc. provided the media with a multitude of details on how a content creator/ celebrity could access this new feature.

If the selected individuals give the app the necessary permissions, then they can use the Reels option situated just above the Facebook Newsfeed.

When you use the camera to post updates, there is now an option to add those moments to a Reel clip, or you can also upload video clips from the camera roll.

There is an option to add video clips from the camera and gallery at the same time if one would prefer to do so.

A very compelling video can be created by using all the features of the Reels software like inspect and trim to edit multiple video clips at the same time.

All these editing tools are readily available to the user in the camera section. The creative tools reside on the right side of your camera screen that you can use to create your reel. These were all the details shared by Facebook executives in the press release.

AR Filters And Audio Effects: Some Cherry On The Cake!

There are multiple ways to add audio to your Reels clip. You can choose to embed songs from the extensive Facebook music library. You also have the option to record a Reel normally and use the audio that you have recorded.

Adding audio from the camera before capturing a clip or adding audio later after capturing a clip is also a viable option.

There is also a vast library of AR filters created by Facebook and other content creators on the platform, which you can freely use to make your Reels very creative.

The timer and countdown tools are very handy for a lot of content creators who show their talents through Reels.

You can set a timer to record a clip without using your hands, this makes it easy for dancers to record their sequences.

The hassle of managing the shutter button is not a problem anymore if you use this feature. The speed of the clips can be manipulated so that your audio and video are in sync.

Making slow-motion videos or an accelerated video are two things you can do with this incredible feature.

This update is a clear sign from Facebook about the seriousness they have for the Indian market. They want to develop the Reels platform as the next big thing that people use daily.

The exposure that content creators will gain from this move will be humongous and this, in turn, will attract more people to use the Reels feature. Facebook is being relentless and wants to completely take over the short video audience in India.