Google play store is a platform which provides downloading of apps, but it is not the only platform in the market to download apps. There are various other options available with android users, but most of the users are unaware of it. 9apps is one of the most popular and best platforms available from where one can download various apps that too free of cost. This is owned by Alibaba group. This was founded in 1999 and is a china based company and has multiple applications that can be downloaded free of cost. The app has a feature of different filters and categories which makes its use much simpler and facilitates operating it. The platform has various distinct features. Some of them are as follows:

• User-friendliness: The app is quite user-friendly and is specially developed for people of India and Indonesia. The choices of downloads can be easily made as there are various categories involved, and the apps can be selected from them.
• Lightweight: The app is very light in weight approximately about 3-4MB. The smaller size of the app also facilitates easy and speedy downloads.
• Third-party app: Even though the app is a third party, there are no compromises on behalf of the quality of apps as well as downloads. This is rewarded as one of the best third-party apps.
• Free of cost: All the downloads from this application are free of charge. One doesn’t even need to spend a single penny to download the apps from here.
• Secure: The app helps to secure the whole of the data of all the customers and provides downloads in-app formats which also help to consume less space.
• Languages: The app is available in 14 languages which makes it much more user-friendly.
• Price comparison: The app helps to have price comparisons from various e-commerce sites and then helps the consumer to choose from multiple alternatives.
• One-stop-shop: The platform is a one-stop-shop for all the purchases which a consumer wishes to have in his or her android device.
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The 9apps is available for all android users and is still not available on IOS. The platform involves no price for any of the games and is absolutely free of cost. Even being a third-party app, it is free of viruses and provides full security to the users who want to use it. One can go to 9apps.co.in to search the apps one wishes to download from various categories available there to avail the benefits.

If you’ve been keeping up with the crypto market for any length of time, chances are you’d be familiar with the volatile price fluctuations of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Despite a relatively bull-ish market these past few months, it would appear at the time of writing that crypto prices are once again falling.

To the typical investor, dips and spikes are a relatively normal part of investing in cryptos. As we’ve seen from how fortunes were made overnight during the 2017 crypto rush, massive volatility and insane valuations are par for the course.

The unregulated nature of the crypto market was able to draw in investors and speculators hoping to make a fast buck. Consequently, nearly everyone and their auntie has been jumping on the crypto wagon.

Hardly a week goes by without some upstart announcing a new coin offering or crypto-related service. Even huge corporations like Facebook have begun making plans for their own form of cryptocurrency called Libra.

Unfortunately, all of this market optimism has made it extremely easy for unscrupulous parties to take advantage of this situation. We’ve heard of how numerous crypto exchanges have collapsed overnight leaving many in the lurch and of hack attacks and heists which emptied wallets.

However, it would appear that criminals have become much more advanced. Now, schemes known as pump-and-dumps are becoming increasingly prevalent.

What is a pump-and-dump scheme?

In a nutshell, pump-and-dumps are scams that take advantage of naive investors in order to make a huge profit within a short amount of time. A group of “investors” will get together to artificially raise the price of their coins through a combination of means.

This can be done through buying and holding large volumes of a specific currency in order to increase its value. Then, through word of mouth and social media marketing, false news involving said currency is spread in order to generate hype and interest.

Typically, these coins will be marketed as the next big thing and dozens of investors will be invited to purchase them. Following this, as the price of the coin increases, scammers will dump their holdings for huge amounts of profit to their victims.

This causes the value of the coin to crash and victims are left with nothing in their hands but a pile of useless cryptocurrencies.

For a variety of reasons, pump-and-dumps are illegal in traditional financial markets. Perpetrators of such schemes usually face prison sentences and hefty fines for their crimes. For example, Jordan Belfort aka The Wolf of Wallstreet was imprisoned for running a pump-and-dump scheme through his firm Stratton Oakmont.

Being unregulated, the cryptocurrency market is especially vulnerable to pump-and-dumps. The lack of any governing body and the total absence of legal recourse for victims means that pump-and-dumps are especially endemic here.

How to spot a pump-and-dump?

This doesn’t mean that you should avoid cryptocurrencies like the plague. Far from it. With the future looking bright for crypto, you should instead take steps to protect yourself from falling prey to a pump-and-dump.

Here’s how you can avoid falling victim so such schemes

1. Don’t involve yourself with it

Forget what you’ve been hearing from so-called experts who claim that you can profit from a pump-and-dump. These scams are intended to only profit a small group of investors who are in on the entire thing.

If you think that you’d be able to ride it to the top, you’ll be sorely mistaken. You’d often have little-to-no idea when prices would fall from under you.

A small miscalculation could cost you dearly. When you spot a pump-and-dump, don’t be tempted to try and capitalize on it. Just move on to something else.

2. Stick to what you know

The cryptocurrency market has changed drastically since 2017. In the early days, cryptos were treated like digital gold with investors snapping up cryptos hoping to make it big through speculation.

Nowadays, institutional investors and whales can upset market valuations faster than you can sneeze. As the market matures, volatility is expected to decrease as investors opt for cryptos with stable valuations.

Hence stick to what you’re familiar with and invest in cryptos with solid fundamentals. This rule of thumb will stand in good stead and help you avoid pump-and-dumps.

3. Do your homework

So, you’ve seen what looks like a promising coin on the market and you’re tempted to take the plunge. However, before you go all in, it’s always better to do your homework before jumping in with two feet.

Tell-Tale Signs of a pump-and-dump are a sudden and dramatic increase in interest on social media. Random investors touting how much they’ve made from said coin in just a matter of months.

All of these could be scammers attempting to drum up hype for their coin in an effort to drive up prices. Don’t fall for it and instead reach out to long-term investors; people who’ve been in the market for a while.

Chances are with a simple Google search; you’ll be able to see if a coin/token is worth investing in or not. There are also trustworthy exchange websites, like eToro cryptocurrency trade system, which are regulated and will secure your privacy and your rights as an investor.

Closing Thoughts

While deregulation does have its benefits, it is also a breeding ground for scammers and hustlers looking to benefit from the misery of others. Do your homework, check the fundamentals and you’ll have no issue falling prey to such people.

TECNO is the fastest growing offline smartphone brand in India. It has recently added “SPARK” series to its brand portfolio. The company’s primary aim is to strengthen the entry-level segment in smartphones and targeting the customers who look for a smart, featured, and budget-friendly smartphones. The brand has recently launched two devices named TECNO SPARK Go and TECNO SPARK 4 Air under the TECNO SPARK series. As for now, the TECNO SPARK series consists of 3 smartphones. Namely, TECNO SPARK Go, TECNO SPARK 4 Air, and TECNO SPARK 4 (3GB + 32GB and 4GB+ 64GB storage variants) Within, 15 days of launch, TECNO SPARK GO has become the bestselling most affordable smartphone. With the launch of TECNO SPARK 4, the company is offering the gaming smartphone with 6.52-inch HD+ dot notch display

SPECIFICATIONS OF TECNO SPARK 4

1. It comes with a display of 6.52-inch HD+ display.
2. It sports a triple rear camera with a 13megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth camera, and a third low-light camera sensor.
3. The rear camera comes with a feature PDAF, dual-LED Flash support, eight scene modes, AR Stickers, Custom Bokeh, AI HDR, AI Beauty, Panorama, and more to enhance overall photography experience.
4. It sports a selfie camera of 8MP.
5. It is powered by Custom Bokeh, AI HDR, AI Beauty, Panorama, and more to enhance overall photography experience.
6. It is backed up by a battery of 4000mAh
7. It features a dual security feature like face Unlock that doesn’t unlock when eyes are closed. Another highlight of the phone is its unique localized feature of an anti-oil fingerprint sensor.

TECNO SPARK portfolio consist of 4 smartphones:

Price and Availability

It comes in two variants based on storage

• 3GB + 32GB, priced at Rs. 7999
• 4GB + 64GB, priced at RS. 8999

It will go on sale starting from September 20th and will be available across 35,000+ offline retail stores.

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MevoFit is a leading wearable fitness and health tracker brand, and it has launched its next-generation fitness and lifestyle Smart band, MevoFit Drive Run. Ms. Khyati Mahajan, Founder and CEO – MevoFit said that the MevoFit Drive Run band comes with a GPS tracker and adds value to the fitness regime of the enthusiasts by offering various sport modes: walking, running, tennis, cycling and skiing among others.

MevoFit Drive Run fitness Band

1. MevoFit Drive Run is a GPS running fitness band and smartwatch.
2. It delivers a new- precision-crafted NORDIC 52832 chip that offers an even more advanced, accurate & stable monitoring of data
3. It is made up of high-quality TPU, a deep insert design, which effectively prevents it from falling off.
4. It can track tracking workouts, runs, walks and other activities without the users’ phone being present
5. It is compatible with any smartphone and offers smart features like smartphone notifications which helps users to view app, call, calendar, and text notifications on their wrist
6. It is capable of lasting up to 4-5 days on a single charge
7. It comes with an IP 67 water-resistant monitor
8. It comes with an advanced app named as MevoFit Fitness Tracker app. The app offers users an advanced diet and workout plans, fitness challenges, social community, and a lot more.
9. It is a lightweight, USB charged device with 128*64 HD resolution screen
10. It features a gesture control screen which is compatible with brands like Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi Mi, Huawei, Motorola, Lenovo, Oppo, Vivo, One Plus, LG etc.

Price:

It is a pocket-friendly which is priced for Rs. 5000. It is available for purchase on Amazon and MevoFit’s website.

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Gizmore, a leading accessories brand in India, has recently introduced Gizfit fitness wearable series exclusively on Flipkart. It has recently launched Gizfit series of 2 products which includes:

• Gizfit Active 902 Fitness watch
• Gizfit Active 901 Fitness band

GIZFIT 901- Fitness Band

1. It features monitoring Heart rate, Blood pressure, and sleep respectively
2. It is powered by HR sensor interface.
3. It enables IPS color screen HD experience, Wrist movement turn on the display, reject or answer a call, and time display with 3 user interface option.
4. It features 42Kb + 84Kb memory, 4.0V Bluetooth, 0.96inn TFT display screen, IP67 waterproof level, 0.96inch, 160*80 PPI display resolution
5. This band is perfect for fitness freaks.
6. The band clicks picture when you shake it, helps find phone, and boasts anti-lost function and stopwatch.
7. It comes with a battery back up of 3.7V/90mAh battery and Realtek8762 chipset

PRICE: it is priced for Rs. 1,299

GIZFIT 902: FITNESS WATCH

1. It comes with features like monitoring Blood oxygen level, Heart rate, Sleep and Blood pressure
2. It offers a time display feature with 3 user interface, IPS LCD HD experience, wrist movement turn on display, reject or answer the call, and has anti-lost feature too.
3. It comes with Boasting 42Kb+84 Kb memories, Realtek8762 chipset, 3.7V/180mAh battery, IP67 waterproof level
4. It offers 4.0V Bluetooth and facilitates 1.03×1.02 inn LCD display with 0.96inch, 160*80 PPI display resolution.
5. The watch is made up of silica gel and weighs 85gms

Price: It is priced for Rs. 1,999

Availability:  Both these products via Gizmore is available on Flipkart.

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