Apple has released the iOS 14.1 as well as iPadOS 14.1 updates with support for the latest devices and some bug fixes.<br /><br />The update can be downloaded on compatible iPhones starting from the iPhone 6s. Those who haven't been notified about the update can manually check by going to Settings, then General and Software Update.<br /><br />iOS 14.1 introduces a number of bug fixes. It addresses a major problem that caused some emails to be sent from the wrong alias, fixes an issue that could cause widgets and icons to show up in the wrong size, the company said in a release note.<br /><br />The update also adds support for 10-bit HDR video playback and editing in Photos on the iPhone 8 and later, and improves compatibility with Ubiquiti wireless access points.<br /><br />In addition to 10-bit HDR support, iOS 14.1 also addresses several issues where the Apple Watch case material was displayed incorrectly in the Apple Watch app, fixes an issue that could prevent zeros from appearing in calculator and more.<br /><br />The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are expected to ship running iOS 14.1, or at least pop up an update notification for it as soon as you set them up.<br /><br />Apple is also testing out updates for iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1, and tvOS 14.2 with developers.<br /><br /><strong>SEE ALSO:<br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/india-releases-chinese-soldier-who-strayed-across-the-contested-lac-border/articleshow/78782376.cms">India releases Chinese soldier who strayed across the contested LAC border</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/luxury-icons-sabyasachi-and-oberoi-open-up-about-their-perfectionist-quirks-like-checking-the-color-of-egg-yolks-and-slashing-clothes-so-they-cant-hit-the-edit-table/articleshow/78771113.cms">Luxury icons Sabyasachi and Oberoi open up about their 'perfectionist quirks' like checking the color of egg yolks and slashing clothes so they can’t hit the edit table</a><br /><br /></strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/amazon-ai-executive-explains-three-things-every-business-needs-to-address-before-using-machine-learning/articleshow/78769249.cms"><strong>EXCLUSIVE: Amazon AI executive explains three things every business needs to address before using machine learning</strong></a><br />

Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 14.1 update with multiple bug fixes

<ul><li><strong><keyword id="6354427" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="apple">Apple</keyword> on Friday said it is previewing a selection of new emoji that will be available this fall with a free software update for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.</strong></li><li><strong>Celebrating the <keyword id="3500016" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Emoji-Day">World Emoji Day</keyword>, the iPhone maker revealed the newest emoji designs including bubble tea, pinched fingers, boomerang, transgender symbol, dodo, beaver, nesting dolls, coin, anatomical heart, lungs, ninja, and tamale<br /></strong></li><li><strong>Apple typically adds new emoji just after the release of the new operating systems in the fall.<br /><br /></strong></li></ul> Apple on Friday said it is previewing a selection of new emoji that will be available this fall with a free software update for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.<br /><br />Celebrating the World Emoji Day, the iPhone maker revealed the newest emoji designs including bubble tea, pinched fingers, boomerang, transgender symbol, dodo, beaver, nesting dolls, coin, anatomical heart, lungs, ninja, and tamale<br /><br />Apple typically adds new emoji just after the release of the new operating systems in the fall.<br /><br />It means one would probably look for them in iOS and iPadOS 14.1 or 14.2, and in macOS Big Sur version 11.1 or 11.2.<br /><br />With new Memoji, users will have new ways to express themselves, like new hairstyles. There are 11 new hairstyles, including man bun, top knot, simple side part, waves, and enhancements to fades.<br /><br />One can customise Memoji with new face coverings, including the colour, to match look.<br /><br />The users can show off style, hobby or profession with 19 new headwear styles, including a durag, tichel, cyclist helmet, nurse cap, or swim cap.<br /><br />Three new Memoji stickers let users send fist bump, blush, or even a hug to friends.<br /><br />In iOS 14, there are more ways to create your look with Memoji, where you can customisation options let you express yourself with over a trillion possible combinations.<br /><br />SEE ALSO: <br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/education/news/in-india-schools-cant-conduct-online-classes-for-more-than-90-minutes-for-class-1-to-8-and-other-guidelines-to-follow/articleshow/76976329.cms">In India, schools can’t conduct online classes for more than 90 minutes for class 1 to 8 — and other guidelines to follow</a><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/infosys-vs-tcs-vs-wipro-comparison-of-share-price-and-earnings/articleshow/76996578.cms">Infosys shares are on fire because it beat TCS and Wipro⁠— and gave a soothing guidance</a><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/the-world-cant-wait-for-good-news-from-oxford-serum-institute-and-astrazeneca-but-that-is-only-the-first-step/articleshow/76996301.cms">The world can’t wait for good news from Oxford, Serum Institute and AstraZeneca ⁠— but that is only the first step</a><br />

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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm020548">2:05 PM </a>The <keyword id="6354606" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="iPhone">iPhone</keyword> 4S is sticking around. Will be free on contract.</p>
		
		
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm015346">1:53 PM </a>There is burst mode that takes 10 frames per second photos and picks the one it thinks is best.</h6>
			
		
		
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm015216">1:52 PM </a>The flash is white and amber. It combines to get a better lighting in the room.</h6>
		
		
		
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm014604">1:46 PM </a>The M7 enables a new generation of fitness apps. It measures motion of the phone.</h6>
			
		
		
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm014144">1:41 PM </a>Also, the iPhone 5S has a different home button with a silver ring around it.</h6>
			
		
		
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm013859">1:38 PM </a>Schiller says its twice as fast at CPU tasks. It's 40X faster than the original iPhone.</h6>
			
		
		
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm013834">1:38 PM </a>Schiller calls 64-bit "desktop class". No one really knows what it means.</h6>
			
		
		
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm013232">1:32 PM </a>So, no word on the off-contract pricing for the <keyword id="1778864" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="iPhone-5C">iPhone 5C</keyword>.</h6>
			
		
		
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm013053">1:30 PM </a>Now a video of Jony Ive talking about the iPhone 5C: Beautifully, unapologetically plastic.</h6>
			
		
		
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm012901">1:29 PM </a>It's $99 with a 2-year contract for the 16 GB model. $199 for the 32 GB model.</h6>
			
		
		
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm012823">1:28 PM </a>This phone is pretty much the exact same thing as the iPhone 5, just with a different casing.</h6>
		
		
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			<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm012800">1:28 PM </a>Apple also doing cases... some are ugly.</h6>
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				1<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm012036">:20 PM (NEw York Time) </a>iWork will now be free! This is big, it's a preemptive strike on Office.</h6>
			
		
		
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm011620">1:16 PM </a>Walking through iTunes Radio, which in our experience is pretty blah. Nothing better than Pandora.</h6>
			
		
		
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm011023">1:10 PM </a>He's talking about how iOS 7 will be downloaded by hundreds of millions of people when it's released.</h6>
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				<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-5s-live-blog-2013-9#pm010806" sl-processed="1">1:08 PM </a>Now, he's talking about retail. Stanford store has 2,000 people visit it per day.</p>
		
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Apple is back with new hardware and we're going to cover the news live, here.

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	Unfortunately, we are not on the ground in Cupertino, California, where the event is going on. Even worse, we don't have a live stream of of the event. So, we'll be surfing across the web and Twitter, bringing you the best of the best out there.</p>
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	Today's event <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/last-minute-predictions-for-todays-apple-event-from-apple-expert-john-gruber-2013-9">should deliver an iPhone 5S</a>, which is the successor to the iPhone 5, and an iPhone 5C, Apple's first low-cost iPhone.<br />
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LIVE: Apple Reveals The iPhone 5S!

<p><div class="image-container float_right" style="width:480px"><div class="image"><img src="http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/52037e266bb3f70f6100000b-587-537/screen-shot-2013-08-08-at-8-8-10.10.39-am.png?maxX=480" border="0" alt="Asymco net usage" width="480" /><p class="source"><a href="http://www.asymco.com/2013/08/08/android-net-user-decline/">Asymco</a></p></div></div>While <keyword id="6355645" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="android">Android</keyword> is a juggernaut on a global basis, in the U.S. its net usage is falling ever so slightly, <a href="http://www.asymco.com/2013/08/08/android-net-user-decline/">notes Horace Dediu at Asymco</a>.</p>
<p>The latest data from comScore shows Android has 52% of 142 million U.S. smartphone users. That's 73.84 million Android users. </p>
<p>The same data from comScore last month showed Android with 52.4% of 141 million smartphone users in the U.S., which is 73.88 million users. </p>
<p>Dediu says, "<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">The difference is surely within a margin of error so it’s not something to declare definitively, but the pattern of Android 'peaking' has been evident for some time."</span></p>
<p>That's one way to look at it. </p>
<p>But, this is in the U.S. Globally, Android is a still on a tear. It has <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/android-now-controls-a-breath-taking-80-of-the-smartphone-market-2013-8">80% of the total market, according to IDC.</a> </p>
<p>And IDC says worldwide smartphone sales were up 51.3% on a year-over-year basis. comScore says U.S. smartphone sales were up 29% on a year-over-year basis.</p>
<p>From our perspective, this is further evidence to us that when <keyword id="6354427" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Apple">Apple</keyword> is on equal footing with Android in terms of price and distribution, it can slow, and beat, the rise of Android. </p>
<p>In the U.S., the <keyword id="6354606" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="iPhone">iPhone</keyword> is now on all the major carriers, at subsidized prices that make it cost as much as any Android phone. Around the world, the iPhone is much more expensive on a relative basis, and it's on fewer carriers. This is allowing Android to eat up market share. </p>
<p>Unless Apple plans to <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-needs-to-reinvent-the-iphone-business-2013-8">shake up its iPhone business</a> with a lower cost phone available to more people around the world, Android will continue to lead globally. </p>
<p>In the U.S., Android may be hitting a wall, but the U.S. smartphone market is mature, slowing, and small compared to the rest of the world. </p>
<p>Apple's victory in the U.S. is nice, but doesn't change the overall story. It needs to do something about the rest of the world. </p>

Android's Net Usage Fell For The First Time Ever In The U.S.

<ul><li><strong>The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 is now live for all users.</strong></li><li><strong>The sale brings huge discounts across various products, including laptops.</strong></li><li><strong>Here are some of the best <keyword id="8170326" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="deals-on-laptops" source="Orion">deals on laptops</keyword> on the Great Indian Festival on Amazon.</strong></li></ul>Get ready for the ultimate tech shopping spree as the Amazon Great Indian Festival is now live for all users, unveiling a treasure trove of deals and discounts. From smartphones and laptops to wearables and fashion essentials, this sale has something for everyone. <br /><br />Owning a reliable laptop has become a necessity now and in a market flooded with options, finding the right laptop that suits your requirements on performance and affordability is a task. Whether it’s a sleek ultrabook that you are eyeing or a budget-friendly laptop for work, we have got you covered on this front. <br /><br />So, read on to explore some of the best deals on laptops in the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival. The e-commerce giant is offering no cost EMI options, exchange offers and more on laptops during this sale.<br /><br />Business Insider India’s team of experts have been working round the clock to filter out the best deals across categories. You can jump straight to the category-specific deals from the quick links in the table below –<br /><br /><table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;" class="redcator-table-advance"><colgroup></colgroup><col /><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#000000;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Best deals<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a 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0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/ecommerce/news/best-deals-on-amazon-devices-in-great-indian-festival-sale-2023/articleshow/104343854.cms">Best deals on Amazon devices</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/gadgets/news/best-deal-and-discount-on-new-laptops-in-amazon-great-indian-festival-2023/articleshow/104347217.cms">Best deals on laptops</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/gadgets/news/get-best-deals-on-smart-led-tvs-in-amazon-festival-sale-2023/articleshow/104372950.cms">Best deals on TVs</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/ecommerce/news/amazon-great-indian-festival-2023-best-deals-on-bluetooth-speakers/articleshow/104375928.cms">Best deals on Bluetooth speakers</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/ecommerce/news/amazon-great-indian-festival-2023-best-deals-on-computer-accessories/articleshow/104358723.cms">Best deals on computer accessories</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/ecommerce/news/best-deals-on-kitchen-appliances-in-india-in-amazon-festival-sale-2023/articleshow/104402262.cms">Best deals on kitchen appliances</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/ecommerce/news/best-deals-on-apple-iphone-watches-and-mac-in-amazon-sale/articleshow/104399007.cms">Best deals on Apple products</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/ecommerce/news/best-deals-on-ac-refrigerators-and-washing-machines-in-india-in-amazon-festival-sale-2023/articleshow/104401275.cms">Best deals on home appliances</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/best-deals-on-air-conditioners-in-india-in-amazon-great-festival-2023-sale/articleshow/104498267.cms">Best deals on air conditioners</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/amazon-great-indian-festival-2023-best-deals-on-gaming-accessories/articleshow/104653769.cms">Best deals on gaming accessories</a><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/amazon-great-indian-festival-2023-best-deals-on-tablets/articleshow/104701147.cms">Best deals on tablets</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody></table><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Bank offers" comment="subhead" text="Bank offers"><span data-til="noop">Bank offers</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />In addition to the discounts offered by Amazon, you can avail an additional 10% instant discount on ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDFC First Bank debit card, credit cards and EMI transactions and Onecard credit card transactions.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Asus VivoBook 15" comment="subhead" text="Asus VivoBook 15"><span data-til="noop">Asus VivoBook 15</span></cmsannotation><br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B0CCP9RSG9" comment="amazoncard" text="B0CCP9RSG9"><span data-til="noop">B0CCP9RSG9</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The Asus VivoBook 15 is a good laptop, worth considering if you are looking for an affordable option. It is a thin and light laptop that features a 15.6-inch Full HD display. The laptop from Asus is powered by a 12th gen Intel Core i7 chipset coupled with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. The laptop comes with Windows 11 and offers Office 2021. It comes with several I/O ports that make<br /><br />The laptop is currently available for ₹59,990, down from its original price of ₹80,990.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="HP Pavilion 14" comment="subhead" text="HP Pavilion 14"><span data-til="noop">HP Pavilion 14</span></cmsannotation><br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B09MH5MLYP" comment="amazoncard" text="B09MH5MLYP"><span data-til="noop">B09MH5MLYP</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The HP Pavilion 14 is a good option if you are looking for a powerful lightweight laptop. It comes with a 14-inch Full HD display and is powered by the 11th gen Intel Core i5 processor coupled with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, offering ample storage for all your files. It weighs 1.41 kg, allowing you to easily carry it around with you.<br /><br />It is currently available for ₹59,990, down from its regular price of ₹72,537.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="MSI GF63" comment="subhead" text="MSI GF63"><span data-til="noop">MSI GF63</span></cmsannotation><br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B0C6F9GMW1" comment="amazoncard" text="B0C6F9GMW1"><span data-til="noop">B0C6F9GMW1</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The MSI GF63 is an excellent option for users looking for a laptop for both work and gaming. It features a 15.6-inch Full HD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, making it a great option for fast-paced games. The laptop is powered by the 11th gen Intel Core i5 chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB NVMe SSD. The graphic duties on the laptop are handled by the Nvidia GTX1650 graphics card.<br /><br />The gaming laptop is currently available for ₹47,990, down from its regular price of ₹78,990.<br /><br /> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5" comment="subhead" text="Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5"><span data-til="noop">Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5</span></cmsannotation><br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B0BBFTPJ3D" comment="amazoncard" text="B0BBFTPJ3D"><span data-til="noop">B0BBFTPJ3D</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is a great option for those looking for a laptop for day-to-day use. It features a 15.6-inch Full HD display and is powered by a Ryzen 7 5700U processor coupled with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. The laptop comes with Windows 11 and is offered with Office 2021 out of the box. The laptop offers up to 11 hours of battery life on a single charge and one hour of charge powers the laptop to 80%.<br /><br />The laptop is currently available for ₹58,990, down from its original price of ₹93,690.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="HP 15s-fq2673TU" comment="subhead" text="HP 15s-fq2673TU"><span data-til="noop">HP 15s-fq2673TU</span></cmsannotation><br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B0B4N6JVMW" comment="amazoncard" text="B0B4N6JVMW"><span data-til="noop">B0B4N6JVMW</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The HP 15s-fq2673TU is a good option for students looking for an affordable laptop for education. It features a 15.6-inch Full HD anti-glare display and is powered by an 11th gen Intel Core i3 processor. It comes with 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, offering ample storage for your files. It supports Alexa assistant, allowing you to perform many functions with voice commands. It offers up to 7 hours of battery life on a single charge.<br /><br />The laptop is currently available for ₹35,990, down from its original price of ₹50,697.<br /><br /> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Xiaomi Notebook Ultra" comment="subhead" text="Xiaomi Notebook Ultra"><span data-til="noop">Xiaomi Notebook Ultra</span></cmsannotation><br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B0BHZM89M6" comment="amazoncard" text="B0BHZM89M6"><span data-til="noop">B0BHZM89M6</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The Xiaomi Notebook Ultra offers good performance at an affordable price and is a good option for professionals and students alike. It features a 15.6-inch 3.2K IPS panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and TUV Rheinland certification for low blue light. It is powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor coupled with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. It features an all-metal design that gives it a premium look and comes with a fingerprint sensor that allows you to unlock the laptop quickly.<br /><br />The laptop from Xiaomi is currently available for ₹46,990, down from its original price of ₹76,999.<br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Dell G15" comment="subhead" text="Dell G15"><span data-til="noop">Dell G15</span></cmsannotation><br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B0C918JGBM" comment="amazoncard" text="B0C918JGBM"><span data-til="noop">B0C918JGBM</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The Dell G15 laptop is another good gaming laptop available at a discount. It features a 15.6-inch Full HD display and features a simple design. It is powered by a high-performance 12th generation Intel Core i5-12500H processor. This is paired with 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing storage space for speed. Graphics duties are handled by a 4GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 3050 card.<br /><br />The laptop is currently available for ₹73,990, down from its regular price of ₹93,211.<br /><br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="HP 15s-fy5005TU" comment="subhead" text="HP 15s-fy5005TU"><span data-til="noop">HP 15s-fy5005TU</span></cmsannotation><br /><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="B0C9DSC2N6" comment="amazoncard" text="B0C9DSC2N6"><span data-til="noop">B0C9DSC2N6</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />The HP 15s-fy5005TU laptop is a good option for professionals looking for a reliable laptop. It features a 15.6-inch display and is powered by the 12th gen Intel Core i5 chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. The laptop features an Alexa assistant and comes with dual speakers.<br /><br />The laptop is currently available for ₹42,790, down from its original price of ₹52,721.<br /><br /><em>Disclaimer - When you purchase through links on Business Insider India, we may earn affiliate commission.</em><br />

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 – Best deals on laptops

<ul class="summary-list"><li>US stocks plunged after a big earnings miss for Facebook parent Meta Platforms sparked a wider tech rout.</li><li>Investors are bracing themselves for earnings from Amazon, Ford, and Snap, as well as 110 other companies.</li><li>Of the 45% of <keyword id="11898248" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="sp-500" source="Orion">S&amp;P 500</keyword> companies that have reported earnings so far, 80% are beating profit estimates by a median of 6%, according to data from Fundstrat.</li></ul><ul class="summary-list"></ul><p>US stocks plunged after a big earnings miss for Facebook parent Meta Platforms sparked a wider technology rout led by the tech-heavy <keyword id="6357328" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="nasdaq" source="Orion">Nasdaq</keyword>.</p><p>Shares of <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/fb-stock?utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets">Meta</a> <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/facebook-stock-price-meta-q4-earnings-mark-zuckerberg-tiktok-revenue-2022-2">sank 22%</a> in premarket trading after it disappointed investors with weak fourth-quarter earnings that showed daily users falling for the first time ever. The social media giant also predicted current-quarter revenue below analyst expectations, as Apple's privacy change to its iOS last year is <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-results-show-apple-privacy-changes-damaging-snap-twitter-pinterest-2022-2?cx_testId=5&amp;cx_testVariant=cx_1&amp;cx_artPos=5&amp;post-bottom-piano-recommendations=&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets">expected to hurt sales sharply</a>.</p><p>Ahead, investors are bracing themselves for earnings from Amazon, Ford, and Snap, as well as 110 other companies.</p><strong style="color: #222222;">Here's where US indexes stood shortly after the 9:30 a.m ET open Thursday:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/index/s&amp;p_500?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest%3Futm_source%3Dmarkets&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets"><strong>S&amp;P 500</strong></a><strong><strong>: </strong></strong>4,524.47, down 1.41%</li><li><a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/index/dow_jones?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest%3Futm_source%3Dmarkets&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets"><strong>Dow Jones Industrial Average</strong></a><strong><strong>: </strong></strong>35,426.34, down 0.57% (202.99 points)</li><li><a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/index/nasdaq_composite?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest%3Futm_source%3Dmarkets&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets"><strong>Nasdaq Composite</strong></a><strong><strong>: </strong></strong>14,117.59, down 2.08%</li></ul><p>Before Meta reported on Wednesday, equities were enjoying a rally driven by a streak of strong earnings that began with Apple and Microsoft. The benchmark S&amp;P 500 had notched a <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-news-today-strong-corporate-earnings-buoy-market-rebound-2022-2?utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets">four-day rally</a>, its biggest gain since November 2020. </p><p>Of the 45% of S&amp;P 500 companies that have reported earnings so far, 80% are beating profit estimates by a median of 6%, while 75% are beating revenue estimates by a median of 4%, according to data from <a href="https://fsinsight.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fundstrat</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/productivity-q4-worker-output-economic-growth-recovery-labor-market-data-2022-2">Worker productivity boomed</a> through the last three months of 2021 as the economic rebound accelerated and the Omicron wave started to swell.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/productivity-q4-worker-output-economic-growth-recovery-labor-market-data-2022-2">productivity of nonfarm business employees</a> rose at a 6.6% annualized rate in the fourth quarter, compared to the 3.2% gain expected by economists surveyed by Bloomberg. The increase follows a 5.2% contraction through the third quarter that marked the largest slump since 1981.</p><p>Later today, IHS Markit's Flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, widely viewed as gauge of overall economic health, will be released at 9:45 a.m. ET, while a survey by the Institute for Supply Management is expected at 10 a.m.</p><p>Oil retreated from a seven-year high as OPEC+ signaled another gradual output hike of 400,000 barrels a day for March.</p><a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/oil-price?type=wti&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets">West Texas Intermediate crude</a> oil slipped as much as 0.66% to $87.68 per barrel. <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/oil-price?utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest%3Futm_source%3Dmarkets&amp;utm_medium=ingest%3Futm_source%3Dmarkets&amp;utm_medium=ingest%3Futm_source%3Dmarkets&amp;utm_medium=ingest%3Futm_source%3Dmarkets&amp;utm_medium=ingest%3Futm_source%3Dmarkets&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets">Brent crude</a>, oil's international benchmark, lost 0.65% to $88.89 per barrel.<p><a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/gold-price?utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets">Gold</a> fell 0.20% to $1,804.37 per ounce. The <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/rates/u-s--rates-10-years?utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets&amp;utm_source=markets&amp;utm_source=markets&amp;utm_source=markets&amp;utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets&amp;utm_medium=ingest&amp;utm_source=markets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10-year Treasury</a> yield rose to 1.838% from 1.765%. Bond yields move inversely to prices.  </p>

US stocks plunge as big earnings miss for Meta sparks wider tech rout

<p>Welcome back, readers. Peloton is set to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsj.com%2Farticles%2Factivist-investor-to-call-on-peloton-to-fire-its-ceo-11642982211%3Fmod%3Dhp_lead_pos5">face calls from an activist investor to sack its CEO</a>, while Elon Musk is due to give some <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-may-start-selling-audio-products-like-headphones-trademark-application-2022-1">updates on the much-delayed Cybertruck</a>.</p><p>Let's get started.</p><hr /><p><em>If this was forwarded to you, </em><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription/newsletter/10-things-in-tech"><em>sign up here</em></a><em>. Download Insider's app – click </em><a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id554260576"><em>here for iOS</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freerange360.mpp.businessinsider"><em>here for Android</em></a><em>.</em></p><hr /><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsj.com%2Farticles%2Factivist-investor-to-call-on-peloton-to-fire-its-ceo-11642982211%3Fmod%3Dhp_lead_pos5"><strong></strong></a></p><p><strong>1. Peloton will be urged to fire its chief executive John Foley after the company revealed it had temporarily halted production. </strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsj.com%2Farticles%2Factivist-investor-to-call-on-peloton-to-fire-its-ceo-11642982211">The Wall Street Journal reported</a> that activist investor Blackwells Capital is readying a push to encourage the company's board to sack Foley and seek out a sale for the business.</p><ul><li>Peloton offers high-end exercise bikes and treadmills with virtual classes. It's thought to have boomed in the pandemic, which shuttered gyms across the world.</li><li>But for some time it was struggling to keep up with demand. Now, the company has an <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/peloton-timeline-production-pause-layoffs-price-hikes-2022-1">oversupply of stock with not enough people to buy them</a>.</li><li>Shares in the company sank on Thursday after it announced it was temporarily halting production due to the drop-off in demand, which has coincided <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsj.com%2Farticles%2Fpeloton-shares-sink-on-report-of-production-halt-11642703387%3Fmod%3Darticle_inline">with the re-opening of global economies</a>.</li></ul><p>Read more on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviews/out?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsj.com%2Farticles%2Factivist-investor-to-call-on-peloton-to-fire-its-ceo-11642982211">Blackwells' intentions to push Foley out and have the business sold.</a></p><hr /><p><u><strong>In other news:</strong></u></p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-may-start-selling-audio-products-like-headphones-trademark-application-2022-1"><strong></strong></a></p><div type="image" title="Elon Musk" height="3363" width="4485" msid="89094681" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>2. Tesla may start selling audio products like headphones and megaphones. </strong>A new trademark filing by the electric vehicle-maker suggests the company could open an entirely new product line. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-may-start-selling-audio-products-like-headphones-trademark-application-2022-1">Here's more on a potentially bizarre new direction for Tesla</a>.</p><p><strong>3. How hustle culture got America addicted to work. </strong>For 100 years the workweek was getting shorter before that trend came to an end in 1980. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hustle-culture-got-america-addicted-to-work">We broke down why Americans are working longer hours than their European counterparts.</a></p><p><strong>4. Intel is planning to create the "largest silicon manufacturing location on the planet" in the US. </strong>Patrick Gelsinger, the <keyword id="6358815" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="tech" source="Orion">tech</keyword> giant's CEO, plans to move the firm's semiconductor supply chain to Ohio by 2025. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/intel-ceo-chip-largest-silicon-manufacturing-location-plant-ohio-2022-1">Here's why Intel is spending $20 billion to upend its manufacturing setup</a>.</p><p><strong>5. Shopify is cutting contracts with warehouses across the US, marking a shift in its push to challenge Amazon's massive fulfillment machine. </strong>Once the changes are brought in, Shopify's network is <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/shopify-overhauls-fulfillment-strategy-as-it-challenges-amazon-2022-1">set to have around half of its previous capacity</a>. </p><p><strong>6. American Airlines is suing The Points Guy over the TPG app's frequent flyer mile management tool. </strong>The airline claims the app violates trademark and private rules. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/american-airlines-sues-tpg-over-frequent-flyer-mile-management-lawsuit-2022-1">Read more about the lawsuit that has escalated the dispute between the companies</a>.</p><p><strong>7. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky believes a future of flexible work and travel will give the company a boost. </strong>Chesky told CNBC that he expects remote work to create a category of working travelers. His comments came after he announced he would start "living on Airbnb", moving to a different town or city every few weeks. <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/21/airbnb-ceo-says-future-of-flexible-work-and-travel-will-boost-company.html">Here's more on how Chesky plans to make the best of the post-pandemic working world</a>.</p><p><strong>8. Former SpaceX engineers are building self-driving electric freight train cars. </strong>CNBC reported an LA-based startup called Parallel Systems that was created by three former engineers at Elon Musk's space exploration firm just raised $50 million in a Series A funding round. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/former-spacex-engineers-design-autonomous-electric-freight-train-cars-2022-1">Here's more on the startup.</a></p><p><strong>9. Google's search and advertising arm remains one of its most vital sectors. </strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/google-org-chart-most-powerful-people-search-and-advertising-2022-1">We mapped out 141 of its most important people in our exclusive org chart</a>.</p><p><strong>10. Elon Musk is set to deliver an updated product roadmap this week. </strong>The Tesla CEO will likely discuss long-delayed vehicles like the Cybertruck pick and Roadster supercar. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-tesla-product-roadmap-earnings-cybertruck-semi-roadster-2022-1">Here's what to expect from Wednesday's earnings call.</a></p><hr /><p><strong>What we're watching today</strong></p><ul><li>NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope is due to arrive in its final observing station. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-launches-james-webb-space-telescope-2021-12">More on it here.</a></li><li><a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/stocks/ibm-stock">IBM earnings</a> expected today. This kicks off a big week of tech earnings — as Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, and Tesla earnings are expected later this week.</li></ul><hr /><p><em>Curated by Michael Cogley in London. Tips or feedback? Email </em><a href="mailto:mcogley@insider.com"><em>mcogley@insider.com</em></a><em> or tweet </em><a href="https://twitter.com/michaelcogley"><em>@michaelcogley</em></a><em>. </em></p>

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<p class="financial-disclaimer"><i>When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. <a href="https://www.insider-inc.com/commerce-on-insider-inc/">Learn more.</a></i></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Q9FHDD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052920_microsoft-surface-earbud-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B086Q9FHDD&amp;linkId=d2a919e671d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf71d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"></a></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong><keyword id="10387" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Microsoft">Microsoft</keyword>'s new <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Q9FHDD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052920_microsoft-surface-earbud-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B086Q9FHDD&amp;linkId=d2a919e671d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf71d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Surface Earbuds</a> feature above average sound quality, especially when listening to rock music and songs that don't rely on thick bass.</strong></li><li><strong>Comfort is exceptional, even after several hours of use, and they come with multiple ear tip sizes to fit a wide range of ears.</strong></li><li><strong>Battery life is strong at eight hours for a single charge and 24 hours using the case to recharge.</strong></li></ul><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5eb2cbe3204ad36d042d1589&amp;type=small&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe>Table of Contents<p>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Q9FHDD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052920_microsoft-surface-earbud-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B086Q9FHDD&amp;linkId=d2a919e671d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf71d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Surface Earbuds</a> are Microsoft's first entry in the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-wireless-earbuds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">true wireless earbuds</a> space. The company seems to have a good grasp on <keyword id="6387213" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="audio">audio</keyword> products, as Microsoft has also released two versions of its <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-surface-headphones-price-release-date#microsoft-surface-headphones-2-price-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Surface Headphones</a>, which have been well-regarded overall.<strong> </strong></p><p>Originally announced in 2019, the Surface Earbuds now make their way into a competitive wireless earbuds market that includes <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/google-pixel-buds-2020-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google's Pixel Buds</a>, a complete lineup from <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sony-wf-sp800n-earbuds-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sony</a>, and, of course, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-airpods-price" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple's AirPods</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Q9FHDD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052920_microsoft-surface-earbud-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B086Q9FHDD&amp;linkId=d2a919e671d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf71d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Surface Earbuds</a> come in at $199.99, which instantly makes them a premium product. Out of the box, the earbuds are impressively comfortable and sound good enough. But, considering how crowded this market already is, do they really bring anything new, exciting, or worthwhile to this space? With so many <keyword id="179898" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="headphones">headphones</keyword> already available to choose from, should Microsoft have bothered making wireless earbuds at all? Those are the questions I kept in mind while testing the Surface Earbuds.</p><h2>Design and fit</h2><p><div type="image" title="Microsoft Surface Buds 2" height="900" width="1200" msid="76099607" hostid="261"></div></p><p>The first thing you'll notice about the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Q9FHDD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052920_microsoft-surface-earbud-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B086Q9FHDD&amp;linkId=d2a919e671d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf71d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Surface Earbuds</a> is how unusual they look. In that sense, they have a slightly larger and more eye-catching appearance than a lot of other earbuds. This increased size is largely a perception issue, though. Maybe it's because they're a bright gray, rather than black or another darker color, but, in person, they don't feel as big as they look. </p><p>They don't feel large when handling them either, and they sit comfortably in the ear. In fact, they seem like they'd be a little hard to handle if they were too much smaller. Still, when you look in the mirror or see pictures of people wearing them, they're definitely noticeable, and this distinct style could be either a plus or drawback depending on your tastes. Personally, I don't mind the design, but my wife thinks they look a bit funny.</p><p>As a whole, the comfortable fit of the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Q9FHDD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052920_microsoft-surface-earbud-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B086Q9FHDD&amp;linkId=d2a919e671d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf71d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Surface Earbuds</a> really is one of their best features. They're reminiscent of the first AirPods, which fit loosely and don't force a tight seal in your ear. During testing, I've often gone several hours with them in my ears, and even after the music stops, I tend to forget that I'm wearing them.</p><p>The different sized tips for different ears are also some of the easiest to change out. Because of this, I went back and forth between the large and medium size tips just to confirm I had the best fit.</p><p>The included charging case serves as a neat complement to the earbuds. The earbuds are held in with a gentle magnetic pull and sit flush inside while charging. They're easy enough to pull out and having a case that can sit upright on a desk is convenient.</p><p>Though the case is a very pocketable size, it doesn't quite fit in the tiniest pocket on a pair of five-pocket jeans. Also noticeable is how light it is. The lack of weight makes it feel a bit flimsy, especially the lid, but I would take the case as is over anything bigger and unnecessarily heavy.</p><p>The case's real downsides are its lack of wireless charging support and its limited battery level indicator. Any wireless earbuds priced at $199 or above really should have a case that wirelessly charges. Meanwhile, the only light on the case is inside and it's either white or red. There's no battery percentage given for the case in the app either, even though a battery level is shown for each earbud. The tutorial videos only explain that once the indicator light turns red, it's time to charge the case — and this isn't very helpful.</p><h2>Specifications</h2><p><div type="image" title="Microsoft Surface Buds 3" height="900" width="1200" msid="76099612" hostid="261"></div></p><ul><li>Earbud dimensions: 0.98" (25 mm) x 0.98" (25 mm) x 0.78" (19.9 mm) </li><li>Charging case dimensions: 2.96" (75 mm) x 1.31" (33.2 mm) x 0.98" (25 mm) </li><li>Earbud weight: 0.26 ounces (7.2 grams) with ear tip </li><li>Charging case weight: 1.41 ounces (40 grams) without earbuds </li><li>Speakers: 13.6 mm driver </li><li>Audio codecs: SBC and aptX </li><li>Waterproof rating: IPX4 </li><li>Bluetooth: 4.1 / 4.2 </li><li>Battery life: Up to 24 hours of battery life with included charging case, and eight hours continuous listening time on a single charge</li></ul><h2>Setup and app</h2><p><div type="image" title="Surface Buds setup" height="900" width="1200" msid="76099618" hostid="261"></div></p><p>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Q9FHDD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052920_microsoft-surface-earbud-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B086Q9FHDD&amp;linkId=d2a919e671d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf71d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Surface Earbuds</a> makes use of the Surface Audio app for Android, iOS, and Windows 10. For the purposes of this review, I used the iOS version. </p><p>The earbuds typically connect right away to my phone, but not always. When they don't connect, I have to open the case or put them back in and take them out again. I notice this the most when I take out the left earbud before the right one, which may have something to do with how the wireless connection is managed through the right earbud. This is also something that could potentially get updated in future firmware. Either way, this isn't a major concern as I've experienced these types of random connection issues over the years from other wireless earbuds.</p><p>Unfortunately, the Surface Audio app itself is passable at best, and annoying and frustrating at worst. Every time you open it, it's like the app forgets who you are or what's going on until you tap "I've already done this." It's also worth noting that the earbuds require a firmware update via the app right out of the box, and this process takes about an hour.</p><p>Inside the app, you can see battery levels for each earbud, change the EQ among a few different presets, and perform some miscellaneous items, like changing the name and updating the firmware. As it stands, the current iOS app simply isn't that great. This software can be updated at any point, though, so hopefully improvements will be made. I'd especially like to see a battery level indicator for the case get added to the app.</p><h2>Performance and features</h2><p>In general, the sound quality on the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Q9FHDD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052920_microsoft-surface-earbud-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B086Q9FHDD&amp;linkId=d2a919e671d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf71d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Surface Earbuds</a> is very sufficient. The open-air, less tightly sealed nature of the earbuds' design favors genres like rock and those less reliant on bass and low-end frequencies. On that note, acoustic guitars and vocals tend to be especially clear and crisp, but other music styles sound good as well.</p><p>Bass performance is often a big concern for tiny earbuds like these. Though the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Q9FHDD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052920_microsoft-surface-earbud-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B086Q9FHDD&amp;linkId=d2a919e671d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf71d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Surface Earbuds</a> can't equal the engulfing nature of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sony-wf-sp800n-earbuds-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sony's WF-SP800N</a>, low-end playback is still adequate. With that said, it's clear that the earbuds' bass would be more impressive if they were capable of creating a tighter seal to better capture the fullness of music tracks. As it stands, you can hear what's leaking by pinching your ear to seal them off.</p><p>I listened to a variety of musical styles during my testing, including D'Angelo's funky R&amp;B track "<a href="https://youtu.be/lZoxdPGu_4E" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ain't That Easy</a>," Childish Gambino's "<a href="https://youtu.be/diLp6hUqvVk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Summertime Magic</a>," and the pop rock track "<a href="https://youtu.be/TkWU4xFjtSQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dangerous</a>" by Anchor &amp; Braille. "<a href="https://youtu.be/-7PnP28rFjQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Palm Springs</a>" from Luna Shadows has a particularly impressive sound through the Surface Earbuds, with vocals that cut through sharply, while the kick drum provides a deep beat throughout.</p><p><div type="image" title="Microsoft Surface Buds 4" height="900" width="1200" msid="76099622" hostid="261"></div></p><p>In a quiet area, volume at around 50% is more than adequate to get a nice level of sound detail. When outside or in noisier areas, however, I find that the volume does need to be raised above 75% to hear music well.</p><p>Functionally, the earbuds' touch controls are OK. They generally work as advertised by allowing you to swipe up, down, left, and right. The target area is also large enough to mostly avoid mistaken inputs. The touch controls do lack customization, though, so they can't yet be changed from their default states. This is a minor detail, but the limitation is an annoyance for premium-level earbuds.</p><p>While the fit is great for office life, these don't seem meant for workouts and running. I took them on a three-mile run and the left earbud fell out in the first quarter mile. I was then able to get it to stay put, but towards the end of my run, with sweat flowing, the right earbud came loose. In my experience, they're fine for casual walks and slow activity — I use them often to work in the yard or go grocery shopping — but I wouldn't recommend these if you plan on moderate to heavy exercise. </p><p>Thankfully, battery life is as expected, with around eight hours on a single charge. The charging case is able to provide around 24 hours of total power.</p><p>One of the earbuds' standout features is supposed to be the ability to listen to emails in the iOS Outlook app, but that feature actually works with any Bluetooth earbuds. The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Q9FHDD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052920_microsoft-surface-earbud-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B086Q9FHDD&amp;linkId=d2a919e671d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf71d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Surface Earbuds</a> do allow you to swipe their touch controls to advance slides in PowerPoint, but this feature is a hard pass from me. Overall, these productivity capabilities are just too niche to be much of a selling point, especially considering the earbuds' $199 asking price.</p><p>Though the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Q9FHDD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052920_microsoft-surface-earbud-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B086Q9FHDD&amp;linkId=d2a919e671d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf71d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Surface Earbuds</a> don't include any kind of noise cancellation feature, the earbuds do feature two integrated microphones for dictation and phone calls. Call quality is clear and doesn't sound overly compressed or muffled in any way. I wouldn't have any concerns using these during work for video or phone calls throughout the day.</p><h2>The bottom line</h2><p><div type="image" title="Microsoft Surface Buds 5" height="900" width="1200" msid="76099626" hostid="261"></div></p><p>Microsoft's first true wireless earbuds are solid performers. Their unique style offers a nice break from the stale look of some other earbuds, and though bass isn't particularly impactful, the earbuds' overall sound quality is good. On the downside, they don't really do anything better than <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1547286-REG/google_ga01470_us_pixel_buds_clearly_white.html/BI/20673/KBID/15977/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x1027879/SID/EZ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Google's Pixel Buds</a> ($179.99) for Android users, and don't perform better than <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-airpods-price" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AirPods</a> ($159) for iPhone users. </p><p>This leaves me to question who the earbuds are really made for. Are Windows computer users the key demographic for these? The simple integration with Office 365 apps could be an appealing perk for some, but the lack of some key features typically found on other earbuds in this price range is disappointing. </p><p>Despite having a good fit and above average sound quality, the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086Q9FHDD/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=biipf_052920_microsoft-surface-earbud-product-review-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B086Q9FHDD&amp;linkId=d2a919e671d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf71d7eab40d8a7a29e60e9edf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Surface Earbuds</a> are ultimately hard to justify at a premium price of $199.99. At this price, they really need to include a wireless charging case, ear detection support, and better control customization. Without those features, they need to be about $50 cheaper in order to be a truly compelling purchase.</p><p><strong>Pros</strong>: Comfortable fit, long battery life, above average sound quality</p><p><strong>Cons</strong>: Expensive, annoying app experience, no wireless charging case, no ear detection, no noise cancellation</p><iframe src="https://produktor.businessinsider.com/productCardService?id=5eb2cbe3204ad36d042d1589&amp;type=button&amp;live=true" width="100%" height="150%" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute; top:0; left: 0"></iframe>Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-surface-earbuds-review">Business Insider</a>

Microsoft's first pair of true wireless earbuds sound good and fit comfortably, but they fail to truly earn their $200 price tag

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55ed5a25dd0895da628b4593-1067-800/vauhini-corporations-and-karma-1200.jpg" alt="Satya Nadella" data-mce-source="ANDREW HARRER / BLOOMBERG VIA GETTY" /><p class="source"><span>ANDREW HARRER / BLOOMBERG VIA GETTY</span></p><p class="caption">Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.</p></div><p></p></div></div>Research firm IDC is <a href="http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS40664915">predicting in a new forecast</a> that Microsoft will not be able to revive its failing smartphone business.</p><p>"Despite all the effort Microsoft has put into the launch of Windows 10, IDC does not expect Microsoft's share of the smartphone OS market to grow much over the coming years," the report states. </p><p>Windows 10 Mobile, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-continuum-on-lumia-phones-2015-10?r=UK&amp;IR=T">which launched alongside Windows 10 earlier this year</a>, aims to make the company's offerings competitive against Apple's iOS and Google's Android by introducing shared apps and features.</p><p>But so far it appears to be struggling to appeal to consumers, a trend that will continue through to 2019, according to IDC, which attributes the weakness to the lack of support from handset manufacturers.</p><p>IDC calculates that Windows' share of the smartphone market will grow just 0.1 percentage points between 2015 and 2019, to 2.3%. </p><p>The report estimates that in 2019, iOS will have a 14.1% share of the market, down from 15.8% in 2015, while Android will take 82.6%, up from 81.2%.</p><p>In July, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reaffirmed the company's <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/microsoft/11740645/Microsoft-CEO-Satya-Nadella-WIndows-Phone-is-not-dead.html">commitment to the smartphone </a>market, despite writing down <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/8/8910999/microsoft-job-cuts-2015-nokia-write-off">more than $7.6 billion (£5 billion)</a> on its purchase of Nokia's smartphone division.</p><p>The company could be looking to make a last-ditch attempt to revive its business by <a href="http://uk.businessinsider.com/microsoft-surface-phone-is-coming-in-the-second-half-of-next-year-2015-12">introducing a Surface Phone</a>, capitalising on the success of its Surface tablets, according to a report from Windows Central.</p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/police-officers-buy-boy-xbox-2015-12">Police officers bought an 11-year-old boy a brand new Xbox after his was stolen</a></h3>        <div>            <div>    <script src="http://player.ooyala.com/v3/6e12e8b3387a44daacfb73afba25a76e"></script>    <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="gzdXRieTpef9qyyVxdrzXzAcb0w-l130" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div>    <script>    if (typeof RunFunctions === 'undefined') { var RunFunctions = []; }     RunFunctions.push(function()    {         var ooyalapopvideo = OO.Player.create('ooyalaplayer_popvideo', 'gzdXRieTpef9qyyVxdrzXzAcb0w-l130',{ autoplay: 'false' });     });    </script>    <noscript><div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video</div></noscript></div>        </div>        <script>(function() { function createPlayer() { OO.ready(function() { RunFunctions.forEach(function(ooyalaFunction) { ooyalaFunction(); }); RunFunctions = [];}); } createPlayer(); }()); </script>    </div>

Analysts are giving up on Microsoft's smartphone business

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right click-to-enlarge"><div><div class="image on-image"><a title_source="Justin Sullivan/Getty Images" title_caption="Sundar Pichai, Google's senior vice president in charge of Android and Chrome, speaks during a special event at Dogpatch Studios on July 24, 2013 in San Francisco, California. " class="zoomin" href="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/54f5c951dd0895bc438b4580-960/sundar-pichai-google-mobile-android-chief.jpg"><span class="sprites click-to-enlarge-icon" title="Click to enlarge"></span><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/54f5c951dd0895bc438b4580-1200-924/sundar-pichai-google-mobile-android-chief.jpg" border="0" alt="Sundar Pichai google mobile android chief" /></a><p class="source"><span>Justin Sullivan/Getty Images</span></p><p class="caption">Sundar Pichai, Google's senior vice president in charge of Android and Chrome, speaks during a special event at Dogpatch Studios on July 24, 2013 in San Francisco, California. </p></div><p></p></div></div>Google is delaying plans to encrypt all new Android phones by default, <a href="http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/03/google-quietly-backs-away-from-encrypting-new-lollipop-devices-by-default/">Ars Technica reports</a>, because the technical demands of encryption are crippling people's devices.</p><p>Encryption slowed down some phones by 50% or more, speed tests show. </p><p>In September 2014, Google - along with Apple - <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/afp-google-to-boost-android-encryption-joining-apple-2014-9">said that it planned to encrypt all new devices sold with its mobile OS by default</a>. This means that unless a customer opted out, it would be impossible for anyone to gain access to their device without the passcode, including law enforcement (or Google itself).</p><p>This hardened stance on encryption from tech companies came after repeated revelations about the NSA, GCHQ and other government spy agencies snooping on ordinary citizens' data.</p><p>Default encryption has infuriated authorities. <a href="http://uk.businessinsider.com/police-apple-will-become-the-phone-of-choice-for-the-pedophile-2014-9">One US cop said that the iPhone would become</a> "the phone of choice for the paedophile" because law enforcement wouldn't be able to access its contents. <keyword id="6354868" type="COUNTRY" weightage="60" keywordseo="UK">UK</keyword> Prime Minister David Cameron has <a href="http://uk.businessinsider.com/david-cameron-encryption-apple-pgp-2015-1">floated the idea of banning strong encryption altogether</a> - though the proposal has been <a href="http://uk.businessinsider.com/britains-proposed-encryption-ban-is-totally-unworkable-2015-1">slammed by critics as technically unworkable</a>.</p><p>Apple <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/afp-apples-new-encryption-to-lock-out-government-2014-9">rolled out default-on encryption in iOS 8 back in September</a>. Google's Android Lollipop system was first released in November - but because the phone manufacturers, rather than Google itself, are responsible for pushing out the update, it can take months for a new version of the OS to reach the majority of consumers.</p><p><a href="http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/03/google-quietly-backs-away-from-encrypting-new-lollipop-devices-by-default/">But as Ars Technica reports</a>, Lollipop smartphones are now finally coming to the market, and many do not have default-on encryption. So what's the reason? The devices couldn't actually handle it.</p><p><a href="http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/11/20/anandtech-posts-side-by-side-nand-performance-for-nexus-6-encrypted-vs-unencrypted-its-not-pretty/">Speed tests show that</a> even Google's flagship phone, the Google Nexus 6, suffers serious slowdown when encryption is turned on. 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