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FlexCase: An eReader screen in garb of a case

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Microsoft and Austrian researchers have developed “FlexCase” — a prototype smartphone case that acts as a secondary e-ink (like the one on Amazon Kindle) display.

Microsoft and the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria created the device that can act as an extended touchscreen to mobile devices and can power the device,Techtimes reported. The smartphone case prototype can be flexed, tapped and twisted to control the main display.

The “FlexCase” works similar to YotaPhone — the world’s first smartphone that had two screens released in 2013. It had an e-ink display on the back and a regular LCD front screen. “FlexCase” allows users to interact with their phone in many ways. Its cover can be used as an extended visual clipboard that makes searching and typing easier.

By simply bending the cover forward or backward, users can easily flip pages, zoom in and out, navigate pages and even rotate maps.

Everyday motion can generate enough energy to be converted to electricity. The piezoelectric effect (push or pull) can be of use within multiple applications, including electronic frequency generation, detection and production of sound. The same principle is applied on the FlexCase prototype that uses piezoelectricity current to power the device. By allowing users to stretch, compress, flex, tap and twist the cover, an appropriate amount of energy is being applied that generates an electrical charge to operate the device.

The “FlexCase” was scheduled to be presented at the “Computer-Human Interaction Conference” in May in California.

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Apple is giving a huge discount on its gadgets: Details inside

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If you want to buy an iPhone and were waiting for a nice offer, then we have a piece of good news for you! Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 has begun and they are offering major discounts on various smartphones, laptops, and smart TVs, among others.

The sale is live now on the e-commerce platform with no-cost EMI options and exchange discounts on various products. In addition to this, Amazon has also partnered with several banks including ICICI, Kotak Bank, and RBL so that customers get instant discounts of up to 10% using their cards and EMI transactions.

Customers can easily enjoy this summer sale and get massive discounts on iPhones. They can also compare prices on Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2022 before making a purchase.

 

Amazon Summer Sale May 2022: Discount offer on iPhone 13 

Apple’s coveted phone model iPhone 13 in the 128 GB storage model will be available during the Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 for Rs 64,900. The MRP of the phone is Rs 79,900. This means that the customers will be able to enjoy a discount of up to Rs 15,000 on the purchase of the iPhone 13.

If you have an old iPhone in working condition then you will also be eligible to receive another additional discount worth up to Rs 17,000 on the iPhone 13.

Buy at Rs. 64,900 (MRP – Rs. 79,900)

Features of Apple iPhone 13 

The iPhone is powered by an A15 Bionic processor with 6 core CPU. Apart from this, it has 16 core neural engines. With the iPhone 13, up to 512 GB of storage will be available. The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch Retina XDR display with 1000 nits brightness.

The iPhone 13 has a 12-megapixel dual rear camera setup. This time a new wide-angle camera has been given, whose aperture is f/1.6. With this, there is support for sensor optical stabilisation. Night mode has been made better than before. The second lens is also 12 megapixels ultra-wide and has an aperture of f/2.4.

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