Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series was highly anticipated, especially the Ultra model. Samsung bought a welcome surprise in the form of a flagship tablet – the Galaxy Tab S8 series. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 are offered in 3 variants, each with the Ultra variant commanding their flagship positions.
This new line-up of phones and tablets from Samsung features industry-first 4nm processors. Samsung is yet to confirm which processor is available in India but considering the 4nm information – We anticipate these phones and tablets to feature either Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
Monster specs as usual from these flagship offerings with up to 12GB RAM on phones to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage on the Tab S8 Ultra. Ranging from 6.1 inches on the Galaxy S22 to all the way 14.6 inches on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Samsung has raided the android phone and tablet market with unique products this year.
In 2022, Samsung Galaxy S22 sees the return of glass sandwich design with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both front and rear. The camera setup has seen a new addition on all phones, starting from 50MP primary to 108MP primary on the top end. Varying in sizes, the Galaxy S22 series consists of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra.
The brightness levels have seen a bump from brighter 1500nits on the base model to 1750nits on the flagship phone. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra brings a taste of the Note series by adding a built-in S-Pen that stores neatly and performs better than any Note series thanks to 2.8-ms latency, the best from Samsung yet.
Samsung claims more robust chassis on these phones and offers them in reasonable weight despite their stronger shell. The Galaxy Tab S8 series brings the best of Samsung as a top-of-the-line Android tablet. Samsung barely has any competitors in this space other than the largest-selling tablet from Apple, the iPad.
It’s great to see something similarly powerful offered in a host of offerings starting from 11-inches all the way to 14.6inches, almost knocking the laptop category doorstep. Presented from a TFT display on the Galaxy Tab S8 to SAMOLED on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, the S-Pen is a standard accessory with each Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series.
These tablets run on similar processors as the phones and should be plenty fast. Samsung claims up to 15 hours of battery life on continuous video viewing on these tablets. We shall wait and watch how efficient these new processors and products from Samsung are in the longer run. Samsung has started this year with a bang, and their new algorithms and hardware claim amazing nighttime photography and much more with the return of the S-Pen on phones. All of these run Android 12 with Samsung’s new One UI 4 that brings a host of privacy features and more. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the new Galaxy Tab S8 tablets are surely welcomed in a mundane market of look-alikes.
Xiaomi launched a few Redmi sub-brand products at today’s virtual event, including Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Smart TV X43 and Redmi Smart Band Pro. The event was live-streamed through the Redmi India social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Let’s take a brief look at the products launched at the event.
Redmi Note 11 Series
The Redmi Note 11 series includes two smartphones, Note 11 and Note 11S, starting at ₹13,499 and ₹15,999, respectively. A majority of features are the same for these two 11-series smartphones. They both get a 90Hz refresh rate with an AMOLED dot display, come with MIUI 13 out-of-the-box and a 5,000mAh battery along with a 33W charger.
However, they differ in terms of camera, as Redmi Note 11 features a 50MP quad-camera setup that sports a 50MP primary lens, 8MP ultra-wide sensor, 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. Whereas Redmi Note 11S also sports a quad-camera setup, it has a 108MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide sensor, 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor.
Redmi Smart TV X43
Along with the Note 11-series phones, Redmi launched Smart TV X43, the smallest TV in the X-series line-up. The smart TV is priced at Rs. 28,999, and it would be available for sale from February 16 ( at 12 PM) on the company’s website, Mi.com, Amazon and other retail websites. It sports a 43″ display with a 4K resolution that supports HDR, Dolby Vision, PatchWall software and IMDb integration.
Redmi Smart Band Pro
The Smart Band Pro is priced at ₹3,999, and it will be available for sale from February 14 on the company’s website and Amazon. The Smart Band Pro is priced at Rs. 3,499 for a limited period sale price.
We grew up watching sitcoms where the guy randomly approaches the girl at the bar or in a college, tries to impress her with swag, initiates a chat, followed by both gazing at each other and at the end of the scene, they either start dancing on a song or walkout from the bar only to start dating on the very next day. Well, hold your horses’ dude, in real life, you’ll not meet such people.
I’m taking this reference because, being from a typical Indian family, I know how much movies influence our lives. Attend any wedding or take a look at the fashion trends, and you’ll nod yes, it does. However, we’ve surpassed those days at some level as a considerable cut of the young generation is challenging the norms and preferring casual dates and relationships by going against the old school intentions.
India has about 400 million millennials, but currently, the dating apps are only reachable to 2.5% of the population. The rise in the education sector and financial independence amongst the youth play a vital role in the revolutionizing romance in our country. Also, in recent times lockdown has played a synonymous role in the growth of the dating market in India as many single people obtain dating virtually.
Back in the 2000s, parents were against casual dating, but nowadays, most parents think dating helps their children widen their choices, and it’s the best way to understand each other. The dating culture not only revolutionized the city crowd but also played a colossal role in forming bonds in tier-two and tier-three cities which shows young Indians are breaking conventional walls, at least to find love.
The Rise of Online Dating
When Gary Kremen and Peng T. Ong founded match.com in 1995, the internet was already booming, at least in first-world countries. Later on, within a short span, dating culture spread out in the rest of the world like a pandemic, and people started focusing on its benefits, especially singles looking for a match. However, dating culture is still considered taboo in many countries, including India. Though, the recent reports tell a different story.
Thanks to Millennials and Gen Z, India has about 31 million people on dating apps.
Nowadays, if you ask 10 people how they met their partner? At least 7 of them will answer online instead of through family or friends, which speaks volumes about the rise of online dating. It all happened in the last decade only, when dating sites were replaced by dating apps. At first, at least during the initial days of their service, they were trying to help singles get a partner/date, but as they understood the growth prospects of the field, it became a business of love.
The Apple Watch Series 7 brings a couple features to the best smartwatch in the world. It works very well with the iPhone and packs a bunch of interesting features. Check out this video and see why Apple marches way ahead of its competitors.
Valentine week has begun, and the couples are already making plans to celebrate the special day, but what about those who are not in a relationship? Well, those guys can always try their best on dating apps, and this is the best time to install a few of the dating apps on your phone because somebody’s out there waiting for your text. You know, like that dialogue from The Green Book, “The world is full of lonely people afraid to make the first move”. So, be the change and make the first move with our list of top 5 dating apps.
Tinder
Every time someone thinks of online dating, Tinder is the first app that strikes their minds. The easy-to-use dating app from the house of Match Group is best for casual dating, hook-ups and whatnot. Tinder was the first one who introduced the swiping sensation that we do today on almost every single dating app, and it has one of the best algorithms in dating apps.
Bumble
Bumble is a women-centric dating app where men are not allowed to initiate a conversation with women, as the app only permits women to have the leverage to make the first move. The app has various options from which you can choose what you want to try, such as you want to go on a date, looking for a BFF or trying to work on your networking.
OkCupid
OkCupid is a better dating app than Tinder, especially if you’re looking for a long-term relationship. The question-based matching of OkCupid takes a lot of information from you to help you with precise matches, making the app one of the most liked. The popular dating app has lost its indie charm since Match Group acquired it, but it still has enough components to awe you.
Hinge
Hinge is another big name on the list of dating apps where starting a conversation is an easy task to do as it lets you like specific parts of someone’s profile instead of the whole thing. The follow-up system – after exchanging phone numbers, unique branding, in-depth profile, and integration with Facebook set the app apart from the rest of the dating apps.
Happn
Have you ever crossed paths with a cute-attractive person and imagined how it would look like walking with them hand-in-hand? Well, the french-born app Happn lets you do this as it shows you the people you cross paths with, but they must have to be on the app to make things work. Also, make sure you fill up all the necessary details to get matches with similar interests.
The world we live in now is completely different from then. Though it’s just a matter of 16 years, it brought many advancements in the world of technology. When Steve Jobs launched the first iPhone on 29th June 2007, he defined it as a ”revolutionary mobile phone” and ”breakthrough internet communications device” as it helped put the internet in everyone’s pocket. Besides iPhones, a lot more happened over the last 16 years, let’s take a brief look at it.
E-Commerce
Earlier, when the concept of e-commerce was introduced in India, people were a little hesitant towards it. Then, in December 2012, Google India partnered with e-commerce companies including Flipkart, HomeShop18, and Snapdeal to launch the Great Online Shopping Festival. The rest is history as nowadays 10 out of 7 people prefer online shopping over offline and the e-commerce market in India is expected to reach US$ 111 billion by 2024 and US$ 200 billion by 2026.
Smart Home Assistants
Gone are the days when people used to depend on alarms to wake up early in the morning. At first, alarms were replaced by phones and, in the last few years, everything has changed, mainly due to smart home assistants. The smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant acts as virtual assistants and help us to update with the current traffic, weather, latest headlines, play your music and lots more.
Ride Apps
We all have dealt with ignorant cab and auto drivers at least once in our lives, and some of us who were tired of dealing with their pristine attitude developed ride apps. The launch of apps like Ola in 2010 and Uber in 2013 transformed the public transportation industry. The app-based service allows people to book a private or shared car using an app. The concept has set the stage for many other ride apps, such as Savaari and ZoomCar.
UPI Payments
Earlier in the 2000s, people used to stand in a queue to deposit and withdraw money from the bank. Though ATMs were already there yet people were not satisfied with payment options. In India, PhonePe became the first payment based app when it was launched in 2015, and soon, a number of other apps joined the lineup, such as GooglePay, and PayTM. The arrival of several apps helped people to transfer and receive the money within a few seconds.
Smart Wearables
The first Apple Watch turned 7 last September, and over the last few years, smart wearables have replaced the century-old wristwatches. There was a time when people were obsessed with buying expensive wristwatches, but in the modern world, people are more obsessed with their health/fitness, and the thing that keeps them updated with it is smart wearables. No doubt, the smart wearable market is valued at USD 40+ billion.
Experts and ordinary citizens of the country had many expectations that the budget would address issues related to the ordinary citizens, but to our disappointment, the government did not have many gifts in store.
Positive Outcomes:
5G Auction
India’s Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled plans for an auction and confirmed that local telcos would launch 5G services commercially in the fiscal year ending March 2023.
Defence Manufacturers
The focus of the Union Budget was on Atmanirbhar in the defence manufacturing and research segment, that’s why out of ₹39.45 lakh crore of budget, almost 15% of the amount – ₹5.25 lakh crore has been allocated to the Ministry of Defence.
Cement & Construction
The government is planning to build affordable homes for the low-income groups, which will boost the market for the sectors such as industrials, cement, engineering, and major construction companies such as UltraTech, Ambuja, and Birla.
Solar
The finance minister of India announced to allot ₹19,500 crores to facilitate the manufacturing of solar modules under the government’s flagship PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme, which will create 60 lakh new jobs in the near future.
Infrastructure
Ahead of the 2024 elections, the government plans to build robust roads in rural areas and modern transit options in cities, along with 400 Vande Bharat trains in the coming three years, which will amplify the infrastructure industry and its key players.
Metal Industry
The piped water has been a dream for many households in India, and to cure that, the government has allotted 600 billion rupees to provide piped water to 38 million homes in India, which will benefit India’s metals manufacturers.
EV Batteries
The adoption of EVs instead of fuel-based vehicles is soon going to be the next big thing, and to make it possible briefly, the government has announced to promote clean transport technology along with a battery swapping policy for electric vehicles.
Precious Metals
The government has reduced the custom duties on gold & silver by 10%, which means the prices are going to fall, and at the same time, stainless steel sees a 7.5% cut in customs duty. Along with these precious metals, copper and iron prices will see a price drop.
Negative Outcomes:
Electronic Devices
We’re surrounded by electronic devices that help us make our life easier. The government knows it well, and that’s why they decided to increase the customs duty by 2.5% on a few things, such as mobile phones, air conditioners and refrigerators.
Automobile
The government plans to develop public transportation to the next level, and as a result, they’re increasing the import duties on auto parts by 15% and possibly we’ll witness a rise in fuel costs too.
Digital Currency
The budget indicates that the Reserve Bank of India will introduce the digital rupee in FY 2022-23, but at the same time, it has also declared that any earnings from the digital asset transactions, including cryptocurrencies and NFTs, will be taxed at the rate of 30% per cent.
Public Sector Banks
The finance minister had announced a ₹20,000-crore capital infusion for Public Sector Banks, but at the same time, the government plans to start a digital currency to cope with the global world, which is certainly going to affect traditional banking in the country.
Stainless Steel
In the latest budget, the government revoked the anti-dumping and countervailing duties on select steel products, affecting the giant stainless steel producers, Jindal Stainless Ltd. and Tata Metaliks Ltd.
Coal & Thermal Power
The government is planning to push for the use of biomass in coal-fired thermal power plants for environmental purposes, which might upset the biggest coal importers in the country.
Fabric
The import duties on fabrics like cotton and silk are going to rise by 10% and 5%, respectively. In contrast, nylon witnesses a reduction of 5% in customs duty.
The Longest Speech Ever
The Prime Minister said the Union Budget 2022 was more for poor and middle-class citizens of the country, but nobody’s from this section looks happy, especially after listening to the 160-minutes speech of the Finance Minister, which is considered the longest one in independent India.
Xiaomi is launching a number of products under the Redmi banner on February 9, including Redmi Smart TV X43, Redmi Note 11S smartphone, and Redmi Smart Band Pro. The company already have several X series TVs in their portfolio, such as Redmi Smart TV X50, X55, and X65 models, but the upcoming X43 would be the smallest TV in the line-up.
The official teaser page suggests it will sport a 43″ display with 4K resolution that features support for HDR and Dolby Vision. The smart HDR TV will support powerful Dolby 30W speakers with Dolby audio for better sound output. The company hasn’t revealed the processor of the smart TV yet, but the page shows it will have a future-ready flagship performance to provide a seamless experience.
The previously launched X-Series smart TVs, such as Redmi Smart TV X55, sport quad-core MediaTek SoC with Mali G52 GPU, paired with 2GB of RAM. Besides powerful processors, the X-Series TVs also feature e-ARC and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), which makes us expect almost the same features from the upcoming 43″ smart TV.
The upcoming smart TV will feature the company’s latest PatchWall software and IMDb integration. The PatchWall is the company’s unique launcher which sits on top of the core Android TV software, which acts as an alternate user interface and helps you access over-the-top (OTT) platforms. It also supports controlling smart home devices like smart lights and Mi Air Purifier.
The price of the upcoming Redmi X43 smart TV hasn’t been unveiled yet, but it is expected to be priced below the cost of the Redmi Smart TV X50, which is currently priced at Rs. 37,999 and available on Amazon for sale. The Redmi X43 TV will be available for sale on Xiaomi official website, and it might be going on for sale on Amazon too.
All new design ideology can be seen on the Kia Carens
The Indian buyer’s growing obsession for SUV’s has flooded the market with 6 and 7 seater family haulers. With almost every automaker in the country trying to cater and please the big fat Indian families with their offerings, Kia isn’t falling back.
To bridge this segment’s gap, Kia unveiled its new three-row offering for the Indian market, the Carens, in December last year. The Carens made its global debut in India, and incidentally, the country will also be its sole manufacturing hub for both domestic and export purposes.
The wrap around tail lights look upmarket
The Kia Carens is based on a stretched platform of the Creta/Seltos, similar to the Hyundai Alcazar. Dimensionally, the Carens measures 4,540mm in length, 1,800mm in width, 1,700mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,780mm.
Now if you compare it to the Seltos, the Carens is 225mm longer and 80mm taller, while the wheelbase is 160mm longer. The Carens also fares brownie points as it is longer, wider and taller than even the Alcazar, that measures 4,500mm in length, 1,790mm in width, 1,675mm in height. Even the wheelbase is greater than the Alcazar’s 2,760mm. In fact, the Carens has the longest wheelbase in this segment, which is 30mm longer than the Toyota Innova Crsyta too, although the Toyota is longer when it comes to overall length. The dimensions certainly point to a spacious interior.
Kia Carens: Exterior design
What’s it like to look from the outside?
Kia is calling the design ideology as coming together of 2 different worlds apart. And it actually makes sense as Kia is neither placing it as an MPV, nor as an SUV, but what exactly are they categorizing it? A recreational vehicle.
The new Kia Carens in all its glory
The Kia Carens has a very distinctively striking presence to say the least. It has the proportions of an MPV, but also gets several styling elements to make it look like an SUV. Starting up front, the front facia is characterized by a striking split-LED headlamp assembly and a sealed off grille that is housed within a contrasting gloss piano back trim. The signature Kia tiger nose grille has moved down to the lower lip of the bumper giving space for a new chrome garnish. The grille even features some gnarled effects and 3D patterns on the brushed silver insert for some added bling. Down below, the front bumper is more sedately styled, although the gaping central air intake does add some character. In fact, Kia’s signature ‘Tiger Nose’ motif is now featured on the bumper and not on the grille, although very subtly.
The LED DRLS are said to be inspired by constellations and hence a unique futuristic design adorns the front. I wonder how many stars it would pack inside. The crown jeweled LED headlamps are sleek and futuristic with the three slot design even carried in the LED fog-lamps which lend a distinctive visual edge through sleek and avant-garde design.
Move to the side and it has a very MPV’ish silhouette. Generous amount of chrome has been used to fancy the Indian buyers. A chrome strip running all the way from the front window sill and wrapping around at the third quarter glass sections lends it an upmarket appearance. Though the R16 crystal cut alloy wheels have a nice design, they look a tad bit small considering the proportions of this car. In my opinion, a size up would definitely make a huge difference.
From the side profile, the Carens shows resemblance to the Seltos until the front doors, though the rear doors are much longer and it also gets a larger rear quarter window area. Strong character lines that start from the headlamps, blend into the doors and then emerge at the rear to meet the tail-lamps. At the rear, the Carens gets a pair of wrap-around LED tail-lamps which look like they have been borrowed from the Sonet. The rear windshield can be seen slightly raked and also houses an integrated spoiler. Akin to the front, the rear bumper is also aggressively styled with chrome garnish inserts. The raised ground clearance and the upright stance due body cladding all around lends it a pretty masculine look.
Kia Carens: Interior design
How does it feel from the inside?
In its typical fashion, the interior of the Kia Carens is very well laid with premium-looking materials and a well appointed dashboard. Use of multiple colors for the interior trim like Triton navy and Sahel beige, makes the cabin feel dramatic and lively to sit inside. A big slab of piano black is thrown onto the dash with gnarled effects and a brushed metal strip flows down below. Something which might bother the consumers is that the dash might pick up dust and fingerprints pretty easily and it would be a hassle to maintain it clean and shining bright.
Notice the different color interior trims which jazz up the cabin
The interior also has a clean, layered effect with everything positioned for better reach. The infotainment system is neatly integrated in the dash. Giving it a premium touch. There’s even some fine detailing on the dashboard trim and on the door panels, adding some jazz to the interior.
Below the top-half, the AC vents have been integrated seamlessly along the width of the interior. The AC control unit gets a feather-touch panel with toggle switches for operating the climate controls, with the ambient lighting panel underlining all of this.
Ventilated seats and different driving modes for the AT variant.
The 64 color options for the ambient light makes the cabin feel more upmarket and lends the Carens a premium feel inside. The center console is short and stubby and features additional controls for seat ventilation, drive modes, etc. The Carens will be available in both 6- and 7-seat configurations, with the former getting captain seats for the second row.
The touchscreen in fluid and well responsive to use
Generous amount of cubby spaces in all the nooks and corners allows for ample storage of nick-nacks. Infact, all the doors get 3 bottle holders and small pockets to keep phones or other stuff. The front doors even have dedicated slots for keeping umbrellas during the rainy season.
Now you don’t have a panoramic sunroof because of the roof mounted AC vents for the 2nd and 3rd row, but you do get a single unit sunroof , just in case!
The second row boss seat features a one-touch tumble down function for easy ingress and egress to the third row. A fold up table and an air purifying module are housed behind the front seats. All in all you get 6 USB (5 C-type) ports to charge your devices.
Captain seats for the second row makes the cabin feel more roomier
Considering the sheer size of the Kia Carens, stepping in and out is not much of a hassle and hence, it will be comfortable even for senior citizens in your family. The seats though are a bit on the narrower side, but provide good under thigh support for easing the longer journeys.
Third row seats are considerably more comfortable
Now the extended wheelbase makes enough room even for the third row and for sure it is one of the best in its segment. Not just kids, but even average sized adults won’t be complaining much about the space at the back.
Notice the gnarled effects on the piano black trim
Kia Carens: Features
What all tech does it pack?
This being a Kia, the equipment list is long and is a big highlight of the Carens. Top-spec variants of the Carens are equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Kia’s UVO connect. The touch is fluid and well responsive. It also gets a fully digital instrument cluster, an eight-speaker Bose sound system and a multi-function steering wheel with buttons for audio controls, voice commands and calling, similar to the one seen on the Sonet and Seltos.
The air purifying module behind the driver seat
Notably, the Carens also gets roof-mounted AC vents to aid cooling at the rear, which rules out the possibility of a panoramic sunroof. There is a single unit sunroof for the fancy purpose though. Other highlights on the Carens include a 64-color ambient lighting, ventilated front seats, seat-back table with cup holder, electrically powered, one-touch tumble down feature for the second row (first in segment feature) and an air purifier. Kia has particularly stressed on safety features with the Carens as all models get six airbags, ABS, ESC, hill-start assist, disc brakes at all four ends, TPMS and rear parking sensors as standard across all variants.
Kia Carens: Engine and Gearbox options
How well does it drive?
Under the hood, the Carens gets the option of two petrol engines and a diesel engine. The first is a 115 hp, 144 Nm, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, which is solely offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The 140hp, 242 Nm, 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine comes mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT gearbox.
Lastly, the diesel engine is a 1.5-litre unit which produces 115 hp and 250 Nm of peak torque. It can be opted in either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. These engine-gearbox combinations are the same as the ones that are offered in the Kia Seltos.
The overall drive is pliant and poised. The engine is never in a hurry and delivers a linear performance across the gear ratio range. It feels plush and sturdy at high speeds. Something worth pointing out are the well damped suspensions which can gulp in all the major potholes of city driving and the raised ground clearance allows the vehicle to glide over rough terrain patches.
Safety Features
Dual front Airbags as standard across all variant
ABS & EBD
Front and Reverse Parking Sensors with camera
Seat belt reminder
High speed alert
Hill start assist
Hill Descent control
Electronic Stability control
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Rear disk breaks
Impact sensing auto door unlock
Side and curtain airbags
Tire pressure monitoring system
ISOFIX
Anti theft alarm
Rear wiper and defogger
Rain sensing vipers
Auto headlamps
Kia Connect mobile app.
Functional features
50:50 Third row split
2nd and 3rd row AC vents
Height adjustable drivers seats
2nd row slide and recline
5x USB C-type ports
Ambient lights
Electric second row tumble
Front and rear armrests
3rd row recline
Ventilated front seats
Automatic climate control
LED DRL’s and headlamps
Wireless phone charger
Android Auto and Apple Car-play
Cooled cup-holders
Rear door sun shade
Cruise Control with steering mounted buttons
Push button start stop
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Ever encounter yourself in a situation where you are unsure about your personality type and getting confused with types of verts such as introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts, which we often use to classify our personality. Honestly, these are only perspectives because everyone has an extroverted and introverted side. According to Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), there are 16 personality types, and the number exactly matches the years we’ve been in the business.
What is Myers–Briggs Type Indicator?
There are various methods and types to know about the personality type of the person, but MBTI is one of the widely accepted personality types in the world, which were created in the 1960s by Isabel Briggs Myers and her mother, Katharine Briggs. Myers–Briggs Personality Types are based on Socionics theory which is based on terms such as extraversion (E), sensing (S), thinking (T), judgment (J), introversion (I), intuition (N), feeling (F), and perception (P).
Further, it divides people into 16 different types called sociotypes: ESTJ, ENTJ, ESFJ, ENFJ, ISTJ, ISFJ, INTJ, INFJ, ESTP, ESFP, ENTP, ENFP, ISTP, ISFP, INTP & INFP. These 16 personality types are divided into four categories, analysts, diplomats, sentinels, and explorers. Each of the four letters in a Myers–Briggs personality type code stands for a preference in your style of thinking, behaviour, and attitude towards life and people.
16 Personality Types According to Myers–Briggs Type Indicator
Analysts
INTJ
INTJs are introverts who are visionary and strategic thinkers. People with INTJ personalities are analytical, creative, logical, and referred to as the “Architect” or the “Mastermind.” They often feel comfortable being by themselves and love to pursue knowledge to solve problems, whether at work, or at home. They are brutally honest and don’t care what others think about their views. INTJs work their butts off, and it is the rarest personality type for women with only a 0.5% population worldwide. Elon Musk, Greta Thunberg and Mark Zuckerberg are the top-notch people with INTJs.
INTP
INTPs are often characterized as quiet and analytical who enjoy spending time alone, but people with this personality type are highly imaginative, creative and intelligent. People with INTP personalities are called “Thinkers” and “Logicians” as they always come with brilliant ideas and propositions. They have an inextinguishable thirst for knowledge and are experts in picking out something that’s out of place. Sometimes they’re absent-minded and often seem detached from their external world. Bill Gates, Meryl Streep, and Albert Einstein are famous people with INTPs.
ENTJ
ENTJs are hardworking commanders who like to focus on dealing with all things rationally and logically. People with this personality type prefer to gather information to construct their creative visions and are born leaders. These people are highly-energetic, even in stressful situations and can face criticism with ease. ENTJs are the second most rare Myers-Briggs personality type and one of the boldest one. Sam Maneckshaw, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Charlize Theron, Robert Downey Jr. and George Clooney are a few of the famous people with ENTJ personality types.
ENTP
ENTPs are intelligent and curious thinkers who do not enjoy small talk due to their extroverted nature. They are always open to exploring new ideas and are one of the rarest personalities you will ever encounter. ENTPs are always motivated and curious, constantly looking for opportunities to explore. These people love to come up with new ideas and possibilities but often fail during their implementation. When caught up in a stressed situation, ENTPs get manipulative and argumentative. Tom Hanks, Salma Hayek, Ryan Reynolds, and Martin Scorsese are a few of the great personalities with ENTPs.
Diplomats:
INFJ
INFJs are referred to as the “Advocate” or the “Idealist,” due to their quiet and mystical nature. INFJ is the rarest personality type in the world, and they tend to approach life with deep thoughtfulness and imagination. They are creative and reserved leaders but are often termed weird by others because of how they see life. INFJs are perfectionists who are extremely good at reading people, and they do things with an “all-or-nothing” attitude. Al Pacino, Nicole Kidman, Nelson Mandela, J.K. Rowling and Carl Jung (the man who developed the theory that MBTI is based on) are famous people with INFJs.
INFP
If you often spend time all by yourself in quiet places and love to analyze signs-symbols, and create stories around them, then you might not be aware of this, but you are born with the INFP personality type, which is a four-letter abbreviation of introversion, intuition, feeling, and perception. INFPs are imaginative idealists, creative, and visionary who like to take an advanced look at the big picture through their powerful imagination. Some of the notable personalities of INFPs are Sir David Attenborough, Heath Ledger, Bob Marley, and Rabindranath Tagore.
ENFJ
Some people are warm, lively, outgoing, charismatic and exemplary at encouraging others to grow but struggle to listen to their own needs and take things too personally. If the above details match your character, you fall into the ENFJ (Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging) personality type, with many VIPs including Barack Obama, Emma Stone, Oprah Winfrey, Johnny Depp and our very own Shah Rukh Khan. ENFJs are often referred to as “Teacher”, “Giver”, or “Protagonist ” due to their social skills and nature of encouraging other people.
ENFP
Johnny always strives to create his own working methods and doesn’t like to stay inside the typical box. He is abstract but energetic, passionate, and good at understanding other people’s feelings. Do you find Johnny’s persona similar to yours? If yes, you carry an ENFP personality along with you, which makes you a great leader and champion. ENFPs are born with a free soul and always find a reason to smile, but deep down, they’re very emotional and hate being told what to do. Chandra Shekhar Azad, Osho, Kanye West, and Jennifer Aniston are famous people with ENFP personality types.
Sentinels:
ISTJ
Whatever the situation arrives, some individuals never like to break the rules, be it crossing the red light in urgency or wearing traditional clothes on festive days, they’re always on point and serious. It looks like you’re connecting with the Inspector personality, and you’re one of those people who appear neat and orderly, inside and out. Yes, that is what we call ISTJ personality- practical and fact-minded people who are very loyal to their friends, colleagues, and family members. Now you know why Jeff Bezos is all about the details and very particular about his preferences!
ISFJ
Do you know why the reel life Superman Henry Cavill was good at defending his real-life girlfriend, Natalie Viscuso, from Instagram trolls? You might say he has protected the whole universe in a movie, and with that experience, he can easily defend his loved ones in real life. He has that gut in him, not because of his reel-life character but because of his personality type, ISFJ. Individuals with ISFJs are kindhearted, caring, constructive, ever-ready to give back to society, always very concerned about the happiness of their loved ones, and put forth their best to fulfill their duties.
ESTJ
One can predict the personality trait of ESTJ by spending time with them or observing their lifestyle and work. These guys are pretty organized, controlled, and always want to do the right thing acceptable in the broader arena of society. ESTJs are practical and have an inbuilt urge to organize people, look at the current Vice President of United States, Kamala Harris, never seen her disorganized or in disguise. ESTJs like to create order out of chaos, but sometimes they are incredibly judgmental, stubborn and display a tendency to be bossy.
ESFJ
ESFJs are natural cheerleaders, and it’s hard to find them lifeless as they’re energetic, outgoing and always on the move. ESFJs are born with a friendly nature and gain energy from interacting with others. If you look at the famous personalities with ESFJs, they’re all easily liked due to their Kind and sympathetic persona. Look at the current US president, Joe Biden, within one year, he has achieved an enormous fan base and already has two tweets in the list of top 30 most-liked tweets. The fun and outgoing personality type is the second most common type in the population.
Explorers:
ISTP
ISTPs are mysterious, rational, and have an individualistic mindset. The fiercely independent personality likes pursuing goals without needing much external connection. They’re often seen as rule-breakers, rebels, and they might appear shy at first, but when they’re around their close people, they’re more free-spirit types. Two of the best examples of ISTPs are British adventurer Bear Grylls and Hollywood actor Tom Cruise. Bear is exceptional in a crisis and likes to live in the moment, while the Mission Impossible star is physically agile and performs most of his stunts himself.
ISFP
The charming but low-key personality type is always ready to explore new things and very friendly. While approaching life, they tend to have open minds but are very sensitive and easily get hurt. ISFPs are referred to as composers and gentle caretakers who like to live in the moment. They’re encouraging, highly creative, optimistic, unpredictable and have a good eye for beauty, space, and function. A few of the top celebrities with ISFP personalities are Lata Mangeshkar, Mohd. Rafi, Pritam, Amrita Shergil, Ryan Gosling, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, and Kendall Jenner.
ESTP
ESTPs are known for being intelligent, spontaneous and risk-taking. The entrepreneur personality is never afraid of making mistakes as they’re habitual with it and knows how to deal with one. These people prefer a straightforward approach towards life but still are fun to be around due to their confident, enthusiastic and spontaneous markers. ESTPs have dynamic energy, a bold sense of humor and are highly observant of their surroundings. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Donald Trump, Madonna, Angelina Jolie and Ben Affleck are the famous people with ESTPs.
ESFP
Some people like to be the center of attention and are often described as entertainers, class clowns or the life of the party, and in Myers–Briggs Type Indicator, they’re called ESFPs. The entertainer personality has strong interpersonal skills and loves to share what they’ve learned in their life. ESFPs are very much attached to their loved ones and prioritize them over anything. These guys hate being ignored more than anything in the world and get bored with repetitive tasks. Marilyn Monroe, Serena Williams, Elvis Presley, Justin Bieber and Will Smith are the top celebrities with ESFPs.
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